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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-28

James Poyerd has resigned his po-
 sition with the Ponemah company and has entered the employ of the Under wood Typewriter company in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-28
Hard Practice for Football Team

the alleys will open for business by the middle of October.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-28
GREENEVIL.LE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide which is followed by tiood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-28
Personals and Notes.

| Hector Lamothe has returned to Hartford after spending several days at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-28

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Couture have returned after a two weeks auto mobile tour of New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-28

Sun, Moon and Tides.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15
By Dorothy DALE

rr,ALF the Joy Of the holiday sea-
I: = son is in gayly decorating the
49, home. You can easily make
your own Christmas decorations and
the little ones can help you with your
labor Of love. Garlandss and chains
;festooned about the tree may be made
of red and white peppermint sticks tied
with narrow scarlet ribbons. Tin foil
makes an effective decoration, crescents
and sstarsan,ay be cut from card board
and covered With tin foil ana suspended
by q silver cord or picture wire. w.
Christmas bells may be made from
scarlet or white bristol board. White
card board guildedRor silvered makes
pretty bells, a circle four inches across,
will make two BELLS.
White CRYSTALS are made Of rice paper.
The simplest way to make the crystals
is to fold circle about 4 inches in
diameter marking the pattern with lead
pencil on the folded circles and then
cutting it out. Once the paper is unfo'ded
a crystal appears which may be strung
, with thread SO as to form snowy chain
Of crystals glistening with diamond dust
Red and green are the colors used
principally for decorating the Christmas
festal sboard. The Riddles will love a
table with Santa Claus standing on a
snowy cotton mound dressed in red crepe
paper with trimmings Of white cotton to
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15
the Yuletide Table

simulate white fur. The hair and beard
are also of white cotton. Secreted in the
snowy mound are, little gifts wrapped
in holly paper, each souvenir is attached
to long green ribbon which is drawn to
the cotton and reaches to each place.
To complete the effectiveness the can.
die sticks are capped with crepe paper
shades sparkling with diamond dust, and
each candle stick is encircled with a
wreath Of small everlasting flowers.
The bon bon boxes are little boxes in
the shape of snow balls, adorned with a
gay spray of holly and filed with red
and white sweet meats.
While the guests are seated, little tele.!
grams may be distributed which contain
personal christmas greetings. The glass
dome of the chandelier may be covered
with Christmas pictures, cut out and
pasted on the paper. ~. .
A table with the star for it's principal
feature has large star red shaped box
outlined with diamond dust holding the
souvenirs. From the chandelier by
means of wire are suspended strings Of
stars M
The sandwiches may be cut in star
shape and the cakes iced with red icing,
decorated with green candies. The ice
cream may be served in snow ball shape,
sprinkled with .cocoanut. Tie bit Of
evergreen to each cup handle.
Popcorn wrcaths are effective for
decorating the table Sew each kernel
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15
Christmas PuddSnk.


l cup beef suet, cup raisins, seeded
and cut in pieces, 225 cups stake bread
crumbs, u cup currants, cup grated
carrots, yoke 4 eggs, Is cup -four; ~
cup Drowned sugar, ~ teaspoons salt,
grated rind l lemon, ! teaspoon CHINA.
mon, tablespoon vinegar, u teaspoon
grated nutmeg, white 4 eggs, n teaspoon
cloves.
Work suct until creamy, then add
bread crumbs and carrots. Beat yolks
of eggs until light and add gradually,
while beating constantly, sugar. Com.
bine mixtures and add lemon rind and
vinegar. Mix fruit and dredge with
flour mixed and sifted with salt and
spices. Add to mixture. then add whites
of eggs beaten until stiff. Turn into
buttered mold, garnish with thin strips
of citron, steam S1a hours. Serve with
sauce, Us follows:
l cup brown sugar, 4 cup hot water;
2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons
cold water, tablespoons sherry wine,
2 tablespoons butter, " teaspoon salt,
few grains nutmeg, u teaspoon vanilla.
Bring sugar and water to boiling point
and let simmer fifteen minutes. Add
cold water TO cornstarch and stir until
smooth. Add gradually to syrup, stir
until ingredients are blended, then let
simmer forty-five minutes. Add remain.
ing ingredients and serve at once, f ..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15

cooking. Place on platter, cut strong,
and remove string and skewers. Garnish
with apple baskets and water cress.
Yuletide Salad ~
Pare and chill six medium sized to.
matoes. When ready to serve cut in
eighths (not severins sections) and open
like the petals Of flower on a nest Of
lettuce leaves. Mash cream cheese,
moisten with French dressing, and make
into tiny balls about the size of pea.
Place eight cheese balls in center of each
tomato. Serve with dressing.
q" Dressing.
II teaspoon salt, u teaspoon pepper,
u tablespoon finely chopped parsley, 2
tablespoons vinegar, tablespoons olive
oil, l tablespoon finely chopped red pep
per-. ,-i'
Mix ingredients and stir until well
blended.
Apple Baskets. t,
Cut two pieces from each apple, leav.
ing what remains in shape of basket
with handle, after cutting out pulp. Chop
pulp; there should be two cups. Put
in stewpan and add three-fourths
pound. light brown sugar, juice and rind
Of one lemon, one ounce ginger root, a
few grains salt, and enough water to
prevent apples from burning. Cover and
cook slowly four hours, add water as
needed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15
cRocHETEp ENDS FOR GUEST TOWELS

Guest towels are incest il made in
pairs. The most desirable size meas.
ures Is inches by "a inches.
Crocheted edges and embroidered
initials or monograms make the most
durable decorations. Colored cross
stitch work is also very much liked.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15
BY Riddy Bye.

Housekeepers always cherish gifts of
fine linen, but this year they will be
doubly grateful for them on account
of the extraordinarily high prices of
all fax products. due to the falling off
OF foreign importatiops.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15
Roast Goose. Potato stuhing

SINCE, remove pinfeathers, wash and
scrub goose in hot soapsuds; then draw
(Which is removing inside contcnts).
Wash in cold water and wipe. Stuff,
truss, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and
lay six thin strips Of fat salt pork over
breast. Place on rack in dripping pan,
put in hot oven, and bake two hours.
Basic every fifteen minutes with fat in
pan. Remove pork last half hour of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15

separate on white hat wire and, form in
circles. H.
Christmas Dinner.
Menu.
Star Canapes
Oyster Soup
Olives .F~ Celery
Roast Goose Apple Baskets
!" r Sweet Potatoes
Cauliflower Yule-tide Salad
Christmas Pudding
Bon Bons Nuts
Toasted Crackers, Roquefort Cheese
Coffee
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-15

..n Star Canapes.
Cut small circles from toasted bread
Butter the bread, spread outer edge Of
circle with parsley. Chop fine, spread
the center with cream cheese. Dispose
in the center star cut out of a sweet
pepper or red beet. . ...
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
HOUSE: BILL CUTS
OUT STOP WATCH.
Congressman TavcnDer Wins ImpOr.
tant Victory After a Spirited
Debate Before Body.
BIG INTERESTS HAVE FRIENDS
Members B0mbarded From All Direc-
items With Messages to oppose
Labor Protection.
Especial to The Argus.)

Washington, June AFTER as spir-
tied a debate as congress has seen in
many day the house yesterday re-
tanned in the naval appropriation bill
the provision of the Tavenner bill pro-
hibiting the use of the stop watch in
navy yards. by a vote of 100 to "a.
Representative Tavenner made the
fight in spite of the fact that he was
deluged with kilograms from large
manufacturing interests in all parts
OF the country. In fact, nearly every
member of congress received tele
grams throughout the day asking
them to oppose the provision abolish
ing the use of the stop watch.
Both those favoring and opposing
the measure were thoroughly organ
lied and the fight was a spirited one
from start to finish n. p. Atlas, rep
resenting district "A of the Interna-
ttonal Association of Machinists, COM
prising all machinists employed in the
government service, in an interview
said today that the victory organized
labor won yesterday in the incorpora-
ton in the naval appropriation bill of
clause prohibiting the obnoxious
feature of the Taylor system in gov
eminent work shops, is one of the
greatest legislative victories that has
been achieved for years, especially in
view of the fact that the Manufacture
ers' association, societies of efficiency
engineers and others on the employ
ers' side have put forth their strong
est efforts to defeat the legislation.
Blow to InsidiOuS System.
Il feel that not only organized la
Dor but every laboring man will ap-
preciate in a most practical way the
| splendid fight put up in congress by
such men as Congressman Tavenner,
! Heating, Nolan and many others in
their behalf, to prevent inaugurating
! in this country oneo of the most insidious
| systems of scientific slavery that has
ever been instigated," said Mr., Atlas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
MANAGERS CLAIMS
FOR CANDIDATES ON
EVE OF CONVENTION

FOR HUGHES-Frank II. Hitchcock
claims majority OF the New York
delegation and more than 800 votes
for Hughes after favOrite sons have
been eliminated.
FOR R0OSEVELT-GeOrge Won L.
Meyer says he believes Roosevelt
will he nominated, but is not read,
to give any figures.
FOR WEEkS-O. Z. Weller says
Weeks will lead the field on the frs
ballot with more than 200 votes.
FOR BURT0N-Granyiile W. Mooney
estimates BurtOn's first ballot vote
at about 40.
FOR R00T-JOhn W. Dwight claims
majority of the New York delegation
for Root and credits him with about
1870 votes on the first ballot.
FOR FAIRBANkS-J0seph B. healing
declares Fairbanks will get at least
100 votes on the first ballot.
FOR William B. Mckin-
ley declares Sherman is the leader
in the contest and will win, after
starting with 80 votes on the first
ballot,
FOR CUMMINS-Charles A. Rawson
says Cummins will get 106 votes on
the first ballot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
CATTLE DROWN IN
IOWACLOUDbURST
Stock Valued at $4,000 Is Reported
Lost as Result of Storm at Metre.
gOr-0ther Damage Done.

NcGregOr, Iowa, June More than
$4,000 worth of stock was lost in a
storm that reached the proportions of
cloudburst here last evening The
water flooded stock pens in the rail
road yards, drowning hundreds of cat
tile. Great damage was done in the
business section of the city. Ground
floors and Easements of buildings were
flooded. Few business houses escaped
damage. The loss to James f. Lee, a
Dubuque contractor, who has been
working on a $4,000 paving contract
here, amounts to about $4,000. Al
together the storm did about $4,000
damage here. Water was up to the
tops of the tables in the dining room
of the McGregor hotel.
Hundreds of hogs and chickens were
drowned. The Caycasses were 'strewn
about today.
DEBORAH, Iowa, June about SIS
600 damage was done by severe rain
and wind storm here last night. Two
bridges over the upper Iowa river in
/ this city, two bridges near here on the
Milwaukee line and another on the
Rock Island, about two miles out of
town were washed away. Traffic over
these lines, it is believed, will not be
resumed for more. than week. No
lives were lost.
The home of Louis Stokops was in
the path of a torrent of water that
rushed through the city. 1t was car
ried a distance of three blocks. with
the members of the family remaining
in the building as il was carried along
The house remained upright and no
one was hurt,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
Standard Oil Prospectors withdraw.

Peking.-The Standard Oil company
has withdrawn all its prospectors and
equipment from Shensi Province and
has definitely abandoned the boring OF
wells in search for oil. The last OF its
drilling crew has returned to Picking,
and will sail for the United States IN
few days.
While there is still possibility that
the Standard Oil company and the CHI
nese government may reach an agree
ment TO conduct some further pros
pecting work some time in the future.
there is believed 10 be little likelihood
that such action will be taken soon.
No announcement has been made az
TO the success the American company
has had in its exploitation work. but
il is reported that the results OF the
drilling were disappointing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
A Church in Wales.

WeXham parish church is known as
one Of the seven wonders of Wales
1t dates as a structure from the 18TH
century and is cathedral-like in its
proportions. A chained bible, now
kept under lock and key, is among
the curious relics. and beside 1t is
handsomely bound visitors book.
sent by the students of Yale unlver-
sity, United States, for the use OF Yale
students visiting the church. In the
churchyard is the tombstone OF Elihu
Yale, with its quaint epitaph. The sol
diers' chapel, which is entered through
an exquisite arch, has beautiful me
mortal window to the Welsh fusileers
who fell in battle.-London Mail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02

is and under all the circumstances
thought it best to drop the plan this
year Diplomas were mailed today
and individual schools will probably
hold exercises.
List of some Of the honor students
by townships and their grades follow:
Hampton-Marie Skies, SO; Harry
PattisOn, Sc.
Observation-Disclosures Bateman, 81.
owling-Luella Clarke, SO.
Buffalo Prairie-Thelma Rounds, 80
Yuma Eleanor klebe, 50.
Port Byron-Catherine W. Cassin
90.
Black Hawk-Myrtle Seefeldt, 92.
Canoe Creek-Alicce NJ. Ward, "a.
Coe-Elmer Winterfeldt, 80.
Drury-Everett E. Kruger, 50.
dalusia-Henrietta Simmons, rs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
NEED OFFICER ON
CORNER ALL time
Two Accidents at Twentieth Street
Third Avenue Shows Necessity
of Police Regulation.
rs PRINCIPAL INTERSECTION
Heavy Traffic During Day and Even.
inc Demands Enforcement OF
For Safety Of Public,

\ traffic officer is needed as badly Al
the corner of Twentieth street and
Third avenue as on Second avenue
This belief was expressed today fol-
lowing two accidents at the intersec-
ton.
Besides the mishap which led to the
injury Of Henry Dyer of Andalusia
when his machine struck a Bridge
line car. there was another accident
at the corner last night.
A jithus owned by +. J. Broadmau
and driven by Melvin Furlong. 521
Twenty-frst street, collided with an
automobile driven by Vernon Yobn
SOL. West Second street. Davenporr
The jitbuS was proceeding north on
Twentieth street and the Davenport
er's car war travelling west on Third
avenue. Occupants of both machines
had narrow escapes from injury.
Twentieth street and Third avenue
is the principal traffic corner in Rock
Island. Vehicles pass in four direc-
tions at the intersection and there is
a steady stream Of automobiles, street
cars and horse-drawn conveyances at
all hours during the day and night.
officers Fitzsimmons has a big beat
on Second avenue and does not get
over to Third avenue. Drivers from
out OF town are particularly careless
al this corner. more so than they
would be if there was an officer pres
ent TO regulate the traffic.
Municipal authorities have been
considering the appointment of anoth.
or traffic officer but as yet have taken
no action towards securing one. It
is possible that when the appropria-
ton ordinance is drawn up that there
will be a sufficient fund for the police
department 10 provide for the appoint
ment of an officer for Twentieth and
Third.
Necessary for Safety.
For some time there has been a traf-
fc officer on the corner on Saturday
nights. While this policy has proven
success it has also plainly shown
that a traffic guard at the corner at
all times with duties similar to that
of Officer Fitzsimmons is necessary for
the safety of passengers III vehicles
as well as pedestrians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02

ward Greggs, Mrs. Roy Hoffman, Mrs
Alex Quist and Mrs. G. ID. Reynolds
was appointed to have the matter in
charge. Plans were also made for the
annual meeting and election of officers
to be held Friday, June at the church
at 2:30 o'clock Eighty calls we're re-
ported made last month. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess as
sisted by Mrs. Mary Anders, Mrs. Bic
hermann, Mrs. Mary Bateman and Mrs.
Beck. The next regular meeting of
the society will be held in the home of
Mrs. Roy Hoffman on Forty-second
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
BETTER SERVICE ON
ROAD Is ARRANGED

On next Sunday several changes
will be made in train schedules OF the
Rock Island that will improve the
service. Train No. q which was dis
continued under last change, is to be
restored between Bureau and Rock
Island and will arrive at Rock Island
at $50 p. m. as formerly. Train No.
p leaving Rock Island eastbound at
1926 a m. will make connections at
Bureau with fast train from Peoria
enabling passengers to arrive in Chi
cago at 1916 instead of las p. N. as
at present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
SOCIAL
STUDY DEPARTMENT LUNCHEON

Members of the study department of
the Rock Island Woman's club are
asked to notify Mrs S. c. Taylor. tele-
phone Rock Island 3665-L, by Saturday
noon. whether or not they expect to
attend the ! O'Clock luncheon to be
given at Fejervary park inn, Daven-
port, Monday, July ). Reservation
must be made for the luncheon and il
is desirable to know how many places
10 plan for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
HOSTESS At FAREWELL PARTY.

The Misses Ila and Violet Dubinsky,
500 Ninth street, entertained at a party
last evening to honor Erwin Dublin
sky of the Dubinsky Stock Co. of Kan
sas City. Twenty friends were guests
of the evening and the time was spent
with dancing, music, games and CON
tests and in the serving of a four
course repast. The house was trim
med in cut flowers and ferns. MIR. Du-
binsky leaves tonight for Sioux City.
Iowa, TO remain month and will then
go TO Kansas City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
MARIE SKIES HAS
HIGHEST AVERAGE
Hampton Township Girl Make Grade
of 80 in Annual Rural Eighth
Grade Test.
NO COUNTY COMMENCEMENT
Miss Lou VI. Harris. Superintendent,
Announces Plan Tried Last Year
Will Be Dropped.
NO COUNTY COMMENCEMENT

Out of a total of 200 pupils of the
rural eighth grades of Rock Island
county who took the annual exam
nation for entrance into high school,
169 made a passing grade, according
to announcement made today at the
office of Miss Lou NJ. Harris, county
superintendent of schools.
Miss Marie Skies, Hampton town
ship, is the honor pupil of the coun-
ty, making the exceptional average
grade of SO in six subjects, receiving
100 per cent in four subjects and SO
in the other two. Dolores Bateman,
Edgington, was second with 81.
No County commencement.
1t is stated today that there will be
no county eighth grade commencement
exercises this year. The plan was
tried in Rock Island county last year,
the exercises being held in this city.
However the geographical location OF
the county is such that 1t is incOnven-
lent for the children from various
parts of the county to attend central
exercise. Miss Harris Is just recover
ing from an operation for appendicit-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02

street, Davenport. They were occu-
pied with crocheting, tatting, sewing,
etc, and were entertained with vic
trola selections. A three course sup
per was served at o'clock. American
beauty roses forming the table decora
tons, rose being given each lady as
d favor. In two weeks the club will
be entertained by Mrs. W. A. Pannell,
429 Twelfth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS,

The pupils of Miss Minnie Graham
will give musical under the auspices
OF the Sunday school and Epworth
league of the First Methodist church
Monday evening June 5, at s o'clock.
The program will be followed BY a
candy sale, refreshments and a social
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
MRS. ABBOTT SOCIETY HOSTESS.

Mrs. S. G. Abbott, 23l6 Ninth ave-
nue., was hostess at the weekly meet
ing of the Ladies Aid society of the
Memorial churistian church yesterday
afternoon. The time was spent in So
ciability and the ladies were occupied
with fancy work, their hostess serving
refreshments in the late afternoon.
Plans were discussed for the affair TO
be given by the society June S, at the
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
BERUDT.BALTzER ENGAGEMENT.

Mrs. Jacob Baltzer. 1907 Thirty-hrst
street. mas announced the engagement
of her daughter, Miss Catherine. to
Handy Berudt Of Moline. the wedding
to be an event of next fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
SPENCER LADIES JVNr SESSION

The June meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society of Spencer Memorial Meth
odist church was held yesterday aft
ernoon in the home of Mrs. ]. r.
Brooks, 4002 Seventh avenue, with So
members in attendance The ladies
discussed the advisablity OF purchas-
ing carpet for the church auditorium
and committee composed OF Mrs. Ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02
HAPPY CIRCLE ENTERTAINED.

Happy circle members enjoyed the
afternoon yesterday as the guests of
Mrs. Charles Grover, 921 West Third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02

Representative Simeon D. Fess, Of
Ohio, will handle the publicity enc
of the Republican congressional cam
paign committees work this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-02

HE spirit of service deeply that side transaction
by having the finest apparel in the a
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-29
WHO SAYS 1T DOES; WHO SAYS
lT DOESN'T7

Who says prohibition decreases
church membership? The liquor trade.
Who says II doesn't? The church.
Who says the Bible is opposed TO
prohibition? The liquor trade Who
says 1t Is not? The church.
Who says that prohibition Is con
trary 70 the principles of Christi The
Christly ~ liquor trade Who says
IT is not? The hellish CD church.
Who says prohibition promotes law
lessness7 The lawful (7) liquor trade
Who says II doesn't7 The iawiess 80
church.
Who says that licensed temptation
Strengthens the character of our citi.
zens? The mon who make money BY
IL. Who says IL doesn't? The men
who spend money 10 stop 1t.
Who says the saloons help bust
ness? Tho saloons. Who says that
they bleed business? Business
Who insults your intelligence by ad-
vancing claims and arguments that
would be hooted in an idiots conven.
ton? you know.
VOTE "YES" FOR DRY NOV. 7.