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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
Miss Larkin Delights
With Clever Readings

Members of the Rock Island Wom-
ans clubs and their guests, members
of the study departments of the Mo-
line and Davenport clubs, were af-
forded real treat yesterday in the
program Of readings given by Miss
Anna Irene Larkin of Chicago under
the auspices of the study department
of the Rock Island Woman's club. The
first number Across the Border" by
Beulah Marie Dix is said to be the
most talked Of play in America and
the best war play ever written. 1t
depicts in realistic awfulness the hor-
rors of war and Miss Larkin gave a
veyr able presentation, bringing out
with truthful eXactness the part play
ed by each actor in the story. The
second number in direct contrast to
the first was 1.-THE Man Who Married
Dumb Wife, by Anatole France,
which is a clever satire on the dress,
customs, etc, Of the present day. 1t
is French play and is being per-
cago 1t is bright, clever story and
was delightfully."- told by Miss Larkin,
who initiated especially we'll the
loquacious wife much to the delight of
her audience. She has voice that
carries distinctly to every part of the
room and her quick change of voice
from one character to the next enables
her hearer to follow closely the story.
1t is always a delight to have talent
from ones home city entertain an
audience and the friends of Miss Lar
kin paid her the compliment of at
tending the recital in such numbers as
to completely fill the bail room of the
Masonic temple where the affair was
held. Miss Larkin is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Larkin of this city,
but is engaged as a teacher OF eIpres-
sion in Chicago and has appeared with
marked success in many parts Of the
country in interpretative readings
She is beautiful young woman, sweet
OF manner and entirely charming
and made lovely picture in her soft
gown of blue chiffon, embroidered in
gold, over white Gailn combined with
blue velvet
During the intermission between the
two readings, Miss Florence Spauld-
ing played in her usual excellent style
two piano selections: Romance in E
Flat" by Rubinstein and 'Mazurka'
by Zerkowitz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
EAT LESS MEAT
IF BACK HURTS
Take Glass of Salts to Flush
Kidneys if Bladder
Bothers You.

Eating meat regularly eventuah!
produces kidney trouble in some lolu
or other, says well known autnori3'
because the uric acid in meat excle'
the kidneys. they become overworkeo,
get sluggish; clog up and cause ~
sorts OF distress. particularly oaeN
ache and misery in the kidney resloi'
rheumatic twinges, severe headacnes'
acid stomach. constipation, torpid Nv
er, sleeplessness, bladder and urina!
Irritation.
The moment your back hurts Or XIV
neys aren't acting right, or II oiaao',
bothers you. get about four ounces y
Jad Salts from any good pharmae'
take a tablespoonful in glass OF va
ter before breakfast for few ua''
and your kidneys will then act hh''
This famous salts is made from Wv
acid OF grapes and lemon juice coil,
bined with lithia, and has been u'ss
for generations to flush clogsea NV
neys and stimulate them to norma
tivity: also TO neutralize the acias
the urine so It no longer irritates' iva
ending bladder disorders,
Jad Salts cannot injms ahyone'
makes a delsatruI effervescent s'p y
water drink which millions OF men -.
women take now and then to keep :.
kidneys and urinary organs clean
avoiding serious kidney disease.
Harper House pharmacy.--eAs'1 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
PARTIES TO HONOR VISITOR.

Miss Edith Cook of Geneseo who
has been the guest for the past week
OF Mrs. Dugald Porter of Moline, was
entertained during her stay by a num-
Der Of tri-city friends at dinners and
teas.
Mrs. John F. Dow invited a COM
pany Of young people for the after
noon tea and dance Saturday at the
Hotel Blackhawk, to meet Miss Cook !;
Miss Nancy Dow gave an evening
bridge at her home on College ave-
nue. Thursday night for her; Mrs.
Dick Payne Of Camp Mcclellan, was
hostess at the tea and dance Of
Thursday at the Blackhawk when
Miss Cook was the special guest of
honor, and Miss Dorothea Stephens
Of Moline asked in a few of her
friends Wednesday for an informal
tea and social afternoon at her home.
Miss Cook returned yesterday to her
home in Geneseo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
NORDSTROM. STEVENS,

Miss Mamie E Stevens, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin A. Stevens,
1925 Thirteenth avenue, was united in
marriage to Roy H. Nordstrom Of Mo-
line, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Nord-
strom Of Bishop Hill, Ill, yesterday
afternoon, the ceremony taking place
at $3.50 o'clock in the home of Rev. w.
G. Oglevee, 1924 Thirtieth street, pas
tor Of South Park Presbyterian church,
who oficiated at the service. The
bridal couple was unattended. The
bride was dressed in her travelling suit
Of blue chiffon broadcloth with hat
and dress accessories to match. She
wore corsage bouquet Of pink and
white sweet peas and lilies of the
valley. Following the ceremony
wedding supper was served in the
home of the brides parents, Pink and
white, the wedding colors, were used
to trim the house and the serving
table, bowl of pink and white carna-
lions and roses forming the table CEN
terpieces with pink and white we'd
ding cake as a feature of the decora-
tons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nordstrom left last
evening for a short wedding trip, and
after Feb. l will be at home to their
friends at 3214 Sixteenth street, Mo-
line. Mr.. Nordstrom is a machinist
employed by the Williams & White
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
GAS MAIN BREAKS
|. ON FIFTH AVENUE
Hundreds of Consumers Are Affected
Through Low Pressure When
Pipe Is Fractured.

Gas pressure was reduced for 20
minutes early last evening, affecting
all consumers in Rock Island, when
main broke at Thirty-ninth street and
Fifth avenue.
First indication of a break came at
$50 o'clock and the pressure fell with
rapid strides. The trouble was locat-
ed and relief was given shortly before
6 o'clock, the pressure being restored
to normal again. The broken main
was not replaced until midnight, how
ever
Officials of the Peoples Power COM
pany believe that the break was due
to settling of pier of the viaduct of
the Rock Island lines. A new con-
crete pier was erected last summer
and it is thought that because of the
thaw and the frost leaving the earth
the support sank a short distance,
resting on the main.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
The LoUeliest Curly
Hair-So Easy to Have!

Why, mako your hair dry. brittle ana
dead looking with the heated waving
tongs. when the simple silmerfne method
WIN produce curliness far more natural
in appearance, and at the same time mrs.
serve the lustre and beauty OF your
tresses? Liquid silnertne is 30 agreeable
TO use, being neither sticky nor greasy
and the overnight transformation in 80
pleasing. the FIRST trial will make il your
firm friend 'oui
The approved way to apply II is to pour
a little into saucer at bedtime, din a
clean tooth brush Into this and draw tha
tip. one strand at a time, few o,,1cs 40
of this harmless liquid from your drnSs
gist will last long time You will ~
II not only because the curly and waVv
you will also find II an excellent hrs.s{n
Tor tle baiE N'ess'hs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
PARTY ON TENTH BIRTHDAY,

Helen Wiles, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. Wiles, 1888 Twelfth street,
entertained company Of her school
mates yesterday afternoon after school,
in celebration Of her 10th birthday an
niversary. Games of various kinds
were provided, several of the children
gave Rotations, and they were enter
tanned with music. A feature of the
afternoon was a contest, when each
tried to make as many words as pos
sible containing the word pin, favors
in the contest going to Elizabeth Row
land, Blanche Writ and Ruth Safer.
There was a fish pond, and from it
the young folks fished for favors,
which proved to be kewpies. At 6
o'clock the hostess mother served
fine course luncheon in the dining
room. The table had as it's center
piece a lovely bouquet Of red carna-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
To Keep Skin in Fine
Condition in Winter

It would be much better for the skin II
little cream. powder or rouge were used
during the winter term. These things
which clog the pores, tend to aid wind
and weather In roughening and coarsen-
ing the skin. Ordinary mercolized wax
will DO more for the complexion. and with
out encouraging the skin to chap, crack or
become harsh and leathery. IT Is the ideal
application for the season, as ii not only
keeps the pores clean. but daily removes
particles OF scarf skin which have been
spoiled by winds or temperature BY
constantly keeping the complexion clear,
white and soft. It does more toward per-
petuating youthful countenance than
any Of the arts or articles commonly en-
ployed. One ounce OF mercoized wax, OBJ
tainable at any drugstore, will completely
renovate the worst complexion. It Is ap-
Piled al night like cold cream and washed
OF In the morning.
To keep the skin from wrinkling, or
10 overcome such condition, there's moth
ing better than a face bath made by dis
solving l ounce of powdered saxolite in
y pint witch hazel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
MALT mo
Z HOME
pQeBLINS
Yrs ELI ZAElTL TLeNCSQN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: % I have
been going steady with a young lady
for the past six months. We have
been very friendly, but have been no
more than dear friends. Lately her
mother has been very i'll and doctors
say she will never get well. In case OF
death what is the proper way to show
my sympathy Shall / send or take
flowers
co The day of the funeral shall /
accompany her to the church and Gem
etery and remain with her through the
hours of her sadness She has a ia
Their and two brothers Zone Of whom is
married), and great number of rela-
tives, none of whom l would care to
go along with. Would l have to go
alone?
go What would be the proper flow-
|ers?
a. Would it be all right to wear
light-colored cloth-top shoes and a
light overcoat even If she
wears black?
CONSTANT READER.
~ Call or telephone each day after
the death and before the funeral and
ask If there is anything you can do to
help. The idea that the bereaved like
to be alone during their sorrow is
wrong, I think, in most cases. The
kindness and interest shown by their
friends is very much appreciated.
Send cut flowers or a spray to the
funeral.
(2) You should not accompany her
unless she asks you to. Since you are
only friends I hardly believe she will.
Go to the funeral alone.
90 The florist will help you select
the flowers. I prefer cut flowers to
spray, because they can be kept fresh
and enjoyed by the family after the flu
neral
"a If you accompany the girl and
she wears black you ought to wear
black or something dark, but if you go
alone it makes no difference what you
wear.
Dear Mrs Thompson: I am a mar
ried woman AZ years old and have two
sons, nine and sixteen years Of age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
BELIEVE OFFICER
WILL Get BETTER
Physician Says There Is No Indication
PatrOlman Dave Fitzgerald Will
Suffer Pneumonia.

That Patrolman Dave Fitzgerald
would recover from the burns he sus-
tanned at the city hall yesterday was
the belief Of the attending physician
today and hundreds of folks IN Rock
Island who came to know the officer
through his II years service on the
police force here are pleased to learn
Of his improved condition.
1t was thought by doctors who at
tended him yesterday that he might
have inhaled the fame as he ran from
the furnace room into the police sta
ton, but there were no signs Of this
having been the case today. The doc
tor believes that the officer will not
suffer pneumonia, which was the
greatest fear, since the burns are not
so serious that they endanger his life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25

who are dependent on me. have hoe,
separated four years from nv hus-
band and the divorce case is soon Il
come up in court. | have met a man =,
81, respectable and a good works,
who would like to marry me when am
free. Would it be wise for me to Ar.
cept his attentions before the divorce
is granted? Would 10 years difference
in our ages make any difference.
MRS. B.
Since you have been separated from
your husband SO long I see no reason
why you should not receive the atten.
lions of the other man. But would
not consider them seriously, II vera
you, or consent to marry him until ths
divorce had been granted.
Ten years is not too great a differ.
ence in your ages.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % NY boy
friend gave me lavelliere for Christ.
mas present and he is going away from
here in a short time. 1 don't know
what to do about it. Should l keen II
or give it back to him when he goes?
(2) If I should give it back what
should I say at the time.
90 My chum's boy friend and mine
are not acquainted. When introduc.
ing them should my chum or / do il
and which boys name should be men.
toned first?
"a I am Is years old. Do you think
me too young to go with anyone
steady? DOUBTFUL
% Give it back
{2) A girl should not accept iewelry
from a man because IT puts her under
obligation to him and gives him rea-
son to think she cares for him ser.
iously. You are too young to accept
jewelry. Tell him so.
60 1t doesn't matter who does II or
which name is mentioned first.
a. Yes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. EN-
GAGEWENT.

Announcement has been made of the
engagement and approaching marriage
of Miss Betty Docktermann, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Docktermann of
91S West Third street, Davenport, to
Maurice NJ Dubinsky of Kansas City,
Mo-, son of Mr.. and Mrs. s. Dubinsky
of 500 Ninth street, Rock Island. The
date of the marriage is not made pub
lie but will be an event of the early
summer Miss Docktermann has liv-
ed in Davenport all her life, attending
the public schools in that city. Mr..
Dubinsky is the senior partner and
general manager of the theatrical firm
Dubinsky Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
ART EXHIBIT OPEN TO PUBLIC.

Invitations were issued yesterday
by Miss Edna Robson and Mrs.
Charles Stone, the latter formerly
Miss Helen Loosely of Moline, to their
exhibit of miniatures and oils which
is to open in Miss Robeson's studio in
the Art league building on Main street,
Davenport, Thursday afternoon. The
exhibit will continue over Friday and
Saturday 1t is the desire of the ar
lists to make the invitation as general
as possible to those who are interested
in pictures and wish to see the ex-
hibit are invited to visit the studio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
SOCIAL EVENTS

E-sc'
tons and a birthday cake on which
were 10 lighted candles, these forming
the only illumination of the room
while the children ate. Guests of the
afternoon were Miss Smutz, the teach
er Of the hostess, Blanche Writ, Eliz-
abeth Rowland, Eileen Johnson, Ethel
Johnson, Arvilla Shinske, Mary Car
roll, Hope Anderson, Margaret Safer,
Charley Billings and Ruth Safer. The
little hostess was left with many pref
ty gifts as remembrances of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
ZION YOUNG PEOPLE ENTER
TANNED,

The monthly business and social
session of the Young Peoples society
of Zion Lutheran church was held
last evening in the nome OF Miss
Laura Anderson, 390S Eighth avenue,
John Carlstedt assisting in entertain
ing. A short program was carried out
with a vocal number by Mr.. Berg
quist, an address by Daniel Fredin
of New Era and piano duet by Miss
es Wilhelmina Johnson and Esther
Fryxell. The attendance was large
and the time following the program
and business session was spent in a
delightful social way and in the en-
joyment of the refreshments served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
STYLE MESSAGE:
NEW GOWNS ARE
VISIONS OF BEAUTY
Inconspicuo 1sIy Correct are the Spring
Suits for Best Dressers
Sale at NJ. & K, Rock Island, Lasts
Only to Saturday Night.

, above the high crush girdle of blue
An odd metal buckle of the cOmbin-
ed colors at the corsage has two
wrought leather tabs. The long silk
sleeves have the new elbow puff. A
checked rose taffeta and chiffon frock
is made with cunning Dutch coatee
and its price is only $3.50. A soft
grey radium and chiffon, simply en-
broidered on the front of the girdle,
has the new knife pleating in side
effect. 1t is only $25.
For the woman who dotes on VIC
let there is a lavender taffeta and
chiffon. It's pretty bolero is edged
with knife pleatings and so are the
deep pockets on the skirt.
The girl who knows that rose gives
| her skin a greater clarity and trans
parence will find the rose Of this.
season a joy. A simple rose crepe dc
chine frock has a small chenille en-
broidery design over the shoulders
and on the girlde with a vest OIL
white chiffon.
For the girl who looks best in nat
| ty college clothes there is a deal
| little model of a blue taffeta skirl
with a blue chiffon coat and another
| blue georgette and radium with trim
serge model at $685. has a yellow
| leather belt and the yoke and sleeves
piped in leather.
Sports Coat a Necessity.
/ Every woman wants a sport coat.
! Not alone because they give Style
/ but they are necessity in this CHM
ate. The NJ. & K. has sports coats
! from 1896 up. They have them in cor
duroys in rose and blues and golf
! greens and with skirts to match. They
have them in handsome, big. black
and white invisible plaids chin
chillas. And in novelty weaves they
are trinity tailored. Then as a climax
| they come in silk velours in the mos.
| exquisite evening shades.
Wonderful Evening Models.
The woman who needs a new
evening gown for the midwinter and
before lent gaities will welcome the
wonderful new models just in. There
is Paris creation of rose radium
with the high pulled overskirt tina,
is a triumph Of the diapers art
Tucked within the bodice in a wide
band across the front is a rare piece
of oriental cloth with lt-into-each.
other tones. The sleeves are simple
double ruffles OF tulle. There are
radium and tulle models with the
chic hip wired skirts that are sc
youthful. One old gold creation has
voluminous tulle skirts, caught at the
waist with high cloth of golc
girdle, above which rises a bodice Of
gold lace and filmy tulle. And sum
mer seashore gowns are the essence
Of style and simplicity.
This sale will not be duplicated BY
the M. & K. Scarcity Of material:
and lack of dyestuffs make it impos
sible TO secure goods today at thu
prices at which these were bought
Therefore this is an opportunity tc
buy correct spring apparel no wo
man can afford to miss.
Newest creations in millinery te
! wear with the new frocks and suit,
have adequate showing in this won
derful display. Also the smart foot
wear styles.
The sale continues only unit
Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25

strained broth over this. Grind up a
knife and fry in one tablespoon but
ter until tender. Put on with ground
liver, grind once more, then add the
juice of a lemon or little vinegar
and grind again.
"Toad-in-the-Hole - Mix one pint
flour with one teaspoon baking powder
with milk enough to make batter
like pancakes; add one egg and little
salt. Grease baking dish with butter,
put in lamb chops with a little hot
water; pepper and salt to taste; pour
batter over and bake one hour.
Apricot-Prune Sauce-Half pound
each of dried apricots and prunes.
Cook with plenty water until well
done, sweeten to taste, and slice half
lemon in sauce when you sweeten.
Cook a few minutes longer and let
cool.
German Puffs - Sift one and one
third cups flour with one and one
quarter teaspoons baking powdet
Now take two tablespoons butter
Clutter rubbed by itself till creamy;
when soft add two-thirds cup grant,
lated sugar, then add yolk OF two
eggs. Mix thoroughly, add two
thirds cup sweet milk. Put in the
flour. Bake 20 minutes in quick oven.
Use little gem pans.
All the news all the time-!ns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
NJ. Q. CLUB ENTERTAINED.

NJ. Q. club members were invited to
the home of Miss Ida Derrick, 900
Seventh street, last evening for
their fortnightly meeting. They spent
the time sewing, playing games, with
music and dancing and their hostess
served a nice lunch. The club will
De entertained in two weeks by
Miss Verna DeVoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
L. F. R II. CLUB ENTERTAINED

the L. F. r. H. club enjoyed the
evening yesterday as the guests of
Miss Mary kovermann, 1887 Fourteenth
street. They played games, had mu-
sic and good social time and were
served with three course lunch at
table bright with ferns and flowers.
The club will be entertained in three
weeks by Miss Elizabeth Lynch, 923
Sixteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25

81 don't see why anyone has any
thing made any more" was the ex
clamation of a prominent society wo-
man yesterday afternoon in the wo-
mems department of the NJ. & X. And
looking over their beautiful new
spring gowns and suits at this then
ad-of-aIl-others showing this
week there is no wonder that the
ready to wear clothes have found a
way to cause a futter of the most in
different feminine heart
Every woman wants a gown thai
is just a little different. suit that
has something individual about it. IL
must be inconspicuously correct tC
satisfy the best dressers and the NJ.
& X. buyers knowing this hurried to
the eastern markets weeks ahead OF
the regular time The result was thai
they had first choice and such Wis
ions of loneliness as they found! Here
is the gown that Just seems to have
been created for you. Every woman
knows that gown the minute she
sets her eyes on it and when there
is attached to it a price within the
reach of the slim purse that gown.
becomes not a fond hope but a joy
full realization. And this sale THAI
is to hold over to the end of the week
has just such gowns in 1t.
Spring Suits All Chic.
The new spring suits are chic,
they are more than that, they are
snappy. The coats are medium in
length with the wide English fare. a
novelty of the moment is leather
trimmings; a black and white chech
suit for young girl has a dark red
leather collar that pulls up around
the face in a fascinating manner. A
coral check suit in a Norfolk is de-
cidedly breezy and a new full of pep
green check comes with full pleat-
ed skirt. Belgian blues, sand, checks
in English novelties, the greys in ths
natural worsted, the always-good
navies are the suit colors that are
ultra correct for spring There is a
delightful navy combination of ga
bardine and taffeta, a forerunner OF
the cloth and silk suits to be worn.
A new suit material is wool velour
and they have it in black and white
checks, soft and velvety to the
touch, but firm of weave. Another
trim suit is of hairline striped pop
lin.
But If you want to be really en-
chanted. ask to see the silk coat suits
Dark blue faille silk is used in a
Frenchy little model that will cause
any woman to catch her breath in &C.
stacy. The coat is lined with Alice
blue taffeta that gives good contrast
In the wide open fare collar and in
the lining of the wtde-at-the-hand
sleeves. And edging the collar and
front and cuffs is a band Of oriental
embroidery with dark rose shades
that give tust the right air This is an
exclusive New York house model.
Afternoon FrOcks of Charm.
1t is the afternoon gown that
should show a woman at her best
when its lines possess charm and
simplicity as do these. The imported
redium silks make lovely frocks anc
the soft Georgette crepes lend them
selves well TO the new styles. There
is a stunning radium OF midnight
blue with the bouffant skirt, a sofr
irregular fold Of the fame SAITH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
OpTIMUs CIRCLE BEGINS BOOK.

Mrs. ]. H. Liedtke at her home,
S38 Nineteenth street, last evening
acted as the hostess to the Optimus
Reading circle, entertaining at the
fortnightly session. A new work,
Queen Hortense," was begun and
will Occupy the attention of the men,
bers for the club term. During "a time
of sociability lunch was served. Miss
Ella Mulack, 500 Fifteenth street, will
be the next hostess, entertaining il.
two weeks.