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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
Christmas Party for soldiers.

The Kate Hill mission and the
Young Peoples societies Of the United
Presbyterian church united in enter
tanning at a Christmas party last
evening in the home Of Miss Cora Nc
kown, 1886 Sixteenth street, with IA
soldiers from Rock Island arsenal as
special guests. The house was beau
tifully bright with holly and other
Christmas greens, with u lovely light
ed tree as special feature Games
and contests followed each other in
rapid succession. patriotic and popu-
lar songs were given and delicious
two course luncheon was served be-
fore the close Of the evening. Each
Of the soldier guests WIS given a PEN
cll in the form of bullet marked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
HOW AESTRALIA VOTED.

Ottawa, Dec 2S.-A Melbourne, Aus
tralia, dispatch to the Ottawa agency
OF Reuters, limited. giving the latest
figures on the recent CONSUMPTION ref
erendum, show that 5000 votes were
cast for the proposal and 1072.000
against it. The Australian soldiers
vote shows $4,000 for and $4,000
agaist CONSUMPTION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
Norweeian Wnllng Workers.

Members of the Norwegian Willing
Workers were entertained yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. 0lof Nielsen in her
home, 1910 Seventeenth avenue, Mo-
line Routine business occupied a
short time and the remainder OF the
afternoon was devoted to sociability
when the hostess served q lunch. Mrs.
Peter Petersen. 2102 Thirteenth
street. Moline, will be the next hostess
entertaining Jan. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28

tell her that you would like TO come
to live with her and ask ii it couldn't
be arranged, Then she VIII take tue
active part in the matter,
t2l Yes. you can wear the coiors
YOU mention all right.
"a Get a copy of the Theatrical
magazine or the Mirror; you VIII ma
in the advertising section the ad-
dresses of the vaudeville booking
houses, such as the B. f. Keith COM
pany, the Orpheum circuit, etc
Dear Mrs. Thompson: | am girl
Is wears old and am considered good
looking by my friends. | am IN the
freshman year at high school. Re
Gently I met d boy WHOM | think IS
very good-looking and whom / think
a great deal of Recently he invited
me to 20 with him to a party and on
account of my age I am undecided as
vet what to do. Please advise me in
regard to the question.
GRACE X.
You are too young to go to the
party unless 1t is a neighborhood al
/ fair or in a private home. In about
two years ii will be all right to at
tend school dances and such affairs
( but not yet.
/ Dear Mrs. Thompson: ID My lit
+ tie girl has golden curls. What IS tbs
( best soap to use for washing it tc
/ keep it light color?
~ Is it all right to wear light
serge suit all winter? ROSE Z.
/ N Use any CASTLE soap. You car
get it at any drug store for about tiyC
or ten cents cake. It is usually
white and has no perfumes or injuri
GUS chemicals, and will be good fol
the hair.
4 (2) Yes, the serge suit will be al
right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
MARK AND RIRLE RENEFIT.

Berne, Switzerland, Thursday, Dec.
27.-The Russo-German peace nego-
tiations have had the effect Of sending
up the exchange rates of the mark and
the ruble The former has risen from
50 to Sc francs per hundred marks and
the latter so to Sc francs per hundred
ruhleS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
CarisOn.Ed.

Miss Jennie f. Ed, daughter of the
late Gust Ed. former well known con-
tractor Of Moline, and Andrew W.
Carlson. long time resident of Moline,
slipped quietly away TO Clinton, Iowa.
and were married Saturday it became
known today They have gone to
housekeeping at So Forty-sixth street.
Rock Island The couple are planning
a wedding trip to California to leave
Rock Island about Jan. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
IN FRANCE
MAY NOW TRANSFER

Paris. Dec. 2S-American volunteers
serving in any branch Of the French
army may hereafter apply to any
American camp and secure their
transfer TO the United States army,
says the Herald today A circular to
this effect is now going the rounds of
the French army
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
100 Conn,es w. o. w. nnnce.

One hundred couples enjoyed the
dancing party given by Rock island
camp No. s., Woodmen Of the World,
last evening at Odd Fellows hall.
Bleuers orchestra played the dance
program The next OF the series OF
parties will be held Thursday. Jan. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
Good Features at Crotto Dance.

What promises to be the social event
of the dying year, will be the New
Years eve party Of Amoo grotto at
the Masonic temple. Reservations are
practically filled and indicate that the
limit will be more than reached.
Final plans include dancing from
$3.50 until 10;45 and vaudeville mum
bers from l0:45 until 1880 when sup
per VIII be served, to be followed by
dancing until 500 a. IN.
Miss Dorothy Sala Of Kansas City
will interpret Victor Herbert's "Badi-
mage and several Grecian dances.
Miss Sala is a young miss Of II years
who is destined 10 make a name for
herself, having already appeared at
the charity ball in her home town,
and also appearing in conjunction
with the ballet of the San earle Opera
Co Other numbers include selections
by the Ukelele quintette and acts
from the local theatres.
Several other unique features will
be introduced but the committee will
not disclose the nature until the even
ing of the party
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
AGED FX.SENATOR nEAD.

Alexandria, La, Dec, 2S.--John r,
Thornton, former United States sena-
tor from Louisiana died at his home
here today, aged Il years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
Larlng.hnies.

Rev j G. Granger at tue parsonage
Of the First Baptist church yesterday
afternoon at o'clock offlciated at the
marriage of Miss Mary Bates and
John Earring, both OF Abba, Iowa. The
ring ceremony was used and the
couple was unattended Mr.. Earring
is a miner and the new home will be
iu Abba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
NOT 4 CnNHERT

What bekum ur Sam Bailey since
ht ental1'd de church ?" aWha, he
amt got out yit-he done got two
yeahs, yo' recoliec, TO dat job"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28
SOCIAL EVENTS

with {, patriotic design as party ia
vor The affair was made as informal
as possible and proved most de-
lightful party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28

Colors brown. khaki,
Pekin grey, b ! a c X,
navy. green, good mix
lures. Half and full
lined with guaranteed
Innings. Fur and plush
trimmed. self collars,
fancy buttons. half
belts and high WASTED
misses models.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-28

Great values. Colors
beet root, Pekin, seal
brown. khaki. navy,
black. Fur collars.
Nutria river m in k,
sealette. English mix
lures, kersey, broad
cloth, velour; half and
full lined. Great yari-
ETY. Of models. Also
plush.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
AIM TO LIVE
 100 YEARS OLD
Keep the Bowels Clean and Liver
 Active Without Calomel-Take :; Van Lax.

Barring accidents, there is no req son why we should not live to a hun dred, by keeping the bowels clean and liver active. Calomel won't do this. It sickens. Van Lax is a scientific substitute that won't sicken you, acts gently on the bowels. Van Lax pre- vents sickness, eliminates intestinal poisons, relieves constipation. cor rects diorders of digestive organs. increases poor circulation, restores strength. Hundreds of letters from users prove it's wonderful help to victims of rheumatism, insomnia, headaches, stomach disorders. Van Lax is natures master tonic. Any druggist can supply you with a big bottle for soc, or send to Van Vleet Drug UCo.. Momohis, Tenn. Rosy cheeks and sparklins eyes and the disappearance of pimples and facial blemishes will convince you of the merits of this new health discovery Try Van Lax today. Don't wait.
 Adyt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
NEW SCHOOL BOOKS
 TO BE HERE ON TIME
Most of Companies Have Filed Bonds,
 Which Have Been Approved, and . Books Have Been Shipped,

Little Rock, July 1S.-Practically All the bonds for publishing houses which were successful bidders to SUD- ply textbooks for the public schools of Arkansas, have been filed and ap- proved by the attorney general They will now begin shipping the textbooks to the state depository in order that they may be on hand for the opening of schools in September
 J. Fl. Bond, state superintendent of education, is sending to the schools of the state synopsis of the text book law, we'll as intructions upon it's enforcement Superintendent Bond states that all counties now having uniformity will complete they contracts before coming under the new law.
 The history contracted for by the book commission is not the one favor ed by the Little Rock Council of Con federate organizations, but it is ac- ceptable, for the publishers offnred to remove any objectionable pa.r' graphs, and this not only removed a vicious history. but gives the state a good one in it's stead. The changed history will be taught n other schools thus giving other ctstes the story of the Confederacy as seen throa2ll Southern eyes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
ARMY CAMP WORKERS
 GET RAISE IN PAY

Little Rock, July 1S-"Car fare AS cents.
 Persons riding trains must have cash fare ready
 "All wages increased AS cents per day,"
 This legend printed on rough paper and nailed upon four sticks forming a sign was carried for several hours up and down the streets at Camp Pike and to all corners of the cantonment site Wednesday morning.
 Not a laborer of the 5000 on the job but saw it and learned of his raise in pay to offset the expenditure for railroad fare to and from the canton ment Explanation of the situation arising if an employe does not ride on the railroad trains was not at hand. Many of. them were of the opinion, however, that the extra AS cents would be theirs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
| o CAL.

A Hoosier kitchen cabinet would save you many weary steps, and many long, hot hours in the kitchen this summer. Reap & Crawford Furn. Go. If Assess your taxes today, and savs penalty. F. T. Fucker. Assessor.
 Advt
 Don't forget Gillespie's 9Sc shoe sale. It lasts until odds and ends are cleaned up. 7-17-6t If you are interested in truck, call N. A. Anderson, telephone 1435 for T demonstration of Ameston truck. tf. Awnings and upholstering.' Call E.. T. Toussaint, phone 1850 or leave orders at Knox Walker Furniture Company. If An automatic refrigerator would be economical and joy forever. There is none better. Sold by Reap & Crawford Furn. Go. exclusively. If Ladies' and children's oxfords 9S cents, at c. G. Gillespie's. Get 6 pair to finish the season. 7-17-6t Cape Jasamines, Sweet Peas, Shas- ta Daisies. Floral designs made on short notice. Mrs. Mae Flowers, 1873 West Eelevth. Phone 23S. 6-23-1m You can buy the aI-record Bruns- wick photograph "n the deferred payment plan from Reap & Crawford Turn. Co. If Anyone wishing to buy or sell Jef- ferson county script, call on Chas. Well Supply Co. If Enjoy your hot simmer evenings with a Brunswick photograph on the nnrch 0r 1aW,, Nhov p10v oil rncA Ords. Reap & Crawford Furn Go. If Avoid payment of penalty by as- sessing your taxes today. k. T. Ruck- CT. Assessor. Advt. The Brunswick phonograph plays any record without cent of extra cost. Let us demonstrate one in your home. Reap & CraW ford Furniture Co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
"THE NE'ER.DO-WELLc COMING,

Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Ne'er-Do-Well" filmed by the selig Polyscope company, Ti'l be presented by Manager Hauber of the Hauber theatre to all lovers of high class film drama on Monday and Tuesday.
 An all-star cast including Kathlyn Williams, Wheeler Oakman, Eugenie Besserer and other stars appear in this wonderful screen play. Beautiful tropical scenery aboNnds with un- usual sights along tao Panama canal. There is not a dull moment in this extraordinary production.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
pENNAyT RAISING AT OMAHA.

Omaha, Neb., July 1S.-To the ac- compartment of brass band playing "The Star Spanglcd Banner the Western league championship pen nant won by Omaho, last year is to be raised at Rourke park this after noon before thousandS of ardent fans, followers of the fortunes of the local baseball club. Pa Rourke is to preside as the master of ceremonies, assited by Manager Marty rKrug. It is expected also that the occasion will be graced by tfe presence of Governor Neville of eEbraska, Mayor Dahlman of Omaha and President Dickerson of the league. Following the flag raising ceremonies the local team will endeavor to improve it's standing in this years pennant race by administering a walloping to the l, visiting Denver team.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism. and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.0O. One small bottle is two months' treatment, and seldom fails to perfect . cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. B. w. Hall. 2926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by drusgists. lAdvtl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
BIBLE ITO EACH SOLDIER.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 1S.-Ev- cry United States sold-er going to the
 front will carry with him a Bible, which will be given him by the order of Gideons, or Christian travelling mems organization. The detail of the plan for the Bible distribution are to be perfected at the eighteenth na- tional convention o1 the Gideons, which meets in this city tomorrow for a four-day session. Despite the high cost of paper, which has almost doubled the price of Bibles, the Cid cons purpose to add 1,0O0OO0 to the 370,000 Bibles they have already dis tributed in hotels throughout Ameri- ca, and to do their lest to see that there is Bible in every haversack of every soldier going to war. ::
 Brazils 1916 exports were valued at $267, ,706,000; imports $196, ,057 ,O00.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
ORPHEO THEATRE.

Today-One of the greatest photo plays that has been seen here in some time is Thomas H. Ince's great plea for preparedness, Wars Women,' ' which was presented at the Orpheo yesterday and on account of the num- erous requests will be repeated again today Frank Keenan and Enid Mar key head a cast of well known stars, while the work of these two is little short of marvellous. This is even a greater photoplay than Civilization, and with the Royal Hawaiian Sere- naders as the vaudeville attraction it is easily understood why capacity houses have been prevailing at the Orpheo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
NUST yACCINATE CHILDREN.

Schoc, directors all over the state have become greatly agiiated ever the order of the state toard "f health that all pupils must be vaccinated and tho mail of Astorrey General AT buckle has become heavy with m- >ouiries as to what they must do about it.. :
 Attorney General .rhnckle Tuesday issued an opinion in. which re holds that the pupils must be vacc;natee This applies to new pupils entering the fall term.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THE ATRE..

Today-ThouGh Vitagraph has
 long list of Al films to it's cledi'. it has probably never produce 6 more satisfactory and entertainlne program feature than this pictuliza- : tion of The Captall of the Gray Horse Troops with Edith StA'ey and Antonio Moreno. Production and cast are excellent. II relates ad- venture and achievement in pictur- esque atmosphere, with enough TO-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
Preparedness

Preparedness is a topic of national importance, no matter which side of the. question you may. take. Is the nation properly prepared? It is a grave question. <
 But that is a question for the Ina- ton to answer. There is one Ques- tion nearer home, the matter of finan- ciaa preparedness of the individual against the rainy day of diversity that may come. Are you financially prepared to meet that sickness which may come to you or your family? Are you prepared for the time when there may be loss of employment, or loss by fire, flood, or mismamagement? Are you prepared for the old age that's sure to come? These are seri- ous, vital questions to every one of us. If you are not prepared, resolve to open a savings account at our bank today and thus make the first step toward your own preparedness. | POT Cent. Paid on Savings Accounts , Capital and Surplus SS0O,OOO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19

nance to enhance the appeal, and is q delightful relief frrm the current trend of screen fiction. It suggests early film days when some very in- terestinC Indian stories were screened but not with such vi1id details as the progress made in the meantime now permits. It is stoly of the white mans encroachment, on an Indian reservation and his ungovernable ha- .tred of the rcd mer merely for polit- ical reasons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
SCIENTISTS NOT EXEMPT.

Boston, July 1S.-The Christian Science board of directors yesterday announced that a Christian Scientist could not claim exemption from mil itary service under the draft as a conscientious objector without mis- representing Christian Science. It was explained that in the church tenets or platform of the Christian Science church no specific reference was made to participation in war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
rprvMpH SEED IRISH POTATOES.

Especially selected as seed pota- toes, $500 per bushel delivered any where in Pine Bluff, when money ac- companies order. Address G, T. Aber- nathy, R. F. D. No. 8. Box 11S. Pine Bluff. Ark, 7-1l-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19
EFFECTS OF WAR ON LABOR.

Ashland, Wis, July 1S.-Effects the war has on the labor market and on conditions of the working man will be one of the principal topics for discussion at the annual convention which was opened here today by the Wisconsin state federation of labor. The reports to be presented to the convention show gratifying progress by the federation during the past year. The organization now embraces 324 unions with an aggregate mem- bership of 27,197, the largest ever reported.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19

2 The many retired officers of the United States army who have been recalled to active service i'll the pres ent emergency receive the full pay and emoluments of their rank.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19

The only corps of the navy consist ing exclusively of Annapolis grad uates is the corps of naval construc- tors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19

The government pay no royalties on ordnance or other inventions made by officers of the army or navy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-19

Argentina's 1916 imports amounted to $217, ,409,322; exports $543,345,S39
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-28
LEADERS FAVOR MILITARY TRAINING
BY LUKE GRANT,

the physical, mental and moral de-
velopment of the citizens; because it
will promote a better understanding
between men and because it is not a
training for aggression, but safe
guard against oppression. 1t will give
the United States a sounder patriot
ism. The principle of equal rights in
democracy demands universal serv-
ice"
Simon ODonnell, president of the
Building Trades Council of Chicago, is
another strong advocate of military
training and service. Mr.. O'Donnell
said: Defense of the country is the
first duty of its citizens. This defense
should not be left to chance. All
should be required to do their part on
equal terms. Universal military train
ing and service should be made fixed
policy of our government. 1t is the
only democratic way; the only method
by which we can provide an adequate
citizen army for the defense of the
nation and at the same time preserve
our democratic ideals. l am a firm
believer in universal military training
and service and hope to see the prin-
ciple embodied in the organic law of
our country"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-28
FIGHT DUAL UNION
PORTLAND BARRIERS ARE AFTER
SCALP OF 'PROGRESSIyES."
General President Noschang and Or
ganizer Shannessy Find Union
Shop Card Is Counterfeited.
Especial Corre.pondenoeJ

PORTLAND, Ore, April 23.-Frank
Y. Noschang of Albany, n. Y, general
president of the international BARRIERS
Union Of America, and James Shan
messy of Indianapolis, Ind, the gener-
al organizer, were in Portland last
week for the purpose Of prosecuting
the international Progressive Bar
bers Union Of America" for infringe
ment Of copyright in using a shop
card similar in appearance TO that Of
the former organization. Attorney
Gus Moser has been retained.
The president Of the Progressive
BARRIERS Union" is T. NJ. Leabo, who
was for fourteen years secretary of
the BARRIERS Union and for seven years
secretary Of the state board of barber
examiners. In 1913 he was expelled
from the union and put under a $1,000
fine, and Governor West asked for his
resignation as secretary of the exam
ining board.
Local officials of the BARRIERS Union
say that Lcabo has waited until the
statute Of limitations has run on the
charges that they might have placed
against him to start his dual organi-
zation.
At the request of the BARRIERS Union
the Central Covncil recently placed
all shops displaying the card of the
rival organization on the unfair list
and an active fight against the organ
ization has been carried on since that
time.
1t is understood that Leabo's organ
ization has discontinued the use of the
card which so much resembled the
lnternationars card. and is now dis
playing a different one.
1t is also reported that the women
who had joined the organizations are
beginning to realize their mistake and
arc dropping out