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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

Mir. Hardy's tragic figures stepped
 bravely enough, to their doom; and
 an unbroken grey sky over that
 troubled, unhappy, mismanaged Eng
 land of MT. Wells. I knew that
 France was often unhappy, and often all astray, and yet l knew too that
 the old unccncuerable Gallic soul
 was still in her people. But if you knew her only from the works of modern French writers, what would you think? What were you in Eng land thinking before the war? I ought to have suspected that I did not know England. Instead I won dered often where was the soul of the England that had been, that Shakes peare had whitten about and boasted of. His words of England showed passion almost too great for words. Were there none to write of her now, or was she unworthy? There were many in France thinking the same as I. We distrusted all politics and judged no people by what their pub lie men said and did,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
GERMAN KCLTUJ..

The official revelation of the dis. covery of anthrax and glanders mi crobes in the garden of the German embassy at Bucharest, planted there prior to the entrance of Rumania into the war, with instructions for ad- ministering them to the horses and cattle, is an old story, says the Mem phis NewsNScimitar, which continues:
 It was first told about year ago by Sir Gilbert Parker, a short while after the German embassy at Buchar- est was deserted by the officials and left in the care of servants, when the revelation was made at the insti- gation of the British officials, who were careful enough to have an Amer ican official present to witness tho discovery. The story was given out at that time by British officials. but it lacked verification, although the names of witnesses were made public, and the story was generally accepted as true, because of the prominence of those whose names were given as being familiar with the details.
 Revolting as the project undertaken by the Germans to spread disease among horses, cattle and people of that country was, its peculiar heinous ness is better understood when it is remembered that at the time the plot was literally unearthed Rumania wa, not at war with Germany. It stands merely as evidence of the systematic conspiracy which Germany Aas hatch ed against all neutrals who were not her secret allies from the beginning of the war.
 The disposition to spread disease and destruction among animals and people is a fayorite practice of the Germans. MT. James w. Gerard, in his book entitled, My Four Years in Germany" relates similar incident employed by the Germans for the dis tribution of typhus fever in prison camps. There is some evidence that prisoners actually have been inocu- lated with disease z germs. but Mr. Gerard does not say that of the camp at Wittenberg, which he describes as the worst he visited in Germany.
 At that camp MT. Gerard found ty- !!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
BE PRETTY! TURN
 GRAY HAIR DARK
Look Young! Nobody Can Tell if You Use Grandmother's Simple Recipe
 of Sage Tea and Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compound ed, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streak ed gray; also ends dandruff, itching scalp and stops falling hair. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mus sy and troublesome. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for "Wy- eth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" you will get large bottle of this fa- nous old recipe for about 50 cents.
 Don't stay gray! Try it! No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; ;iby morning the gray hair disappears, and after another ap- plication or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, thick and glossy Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
BEST FOR LIVER,
 BOWELS, STOMACH
Van Lax-It Livens the Liver. Cleans Out the BOwles-D0esn't
 Gripe.

When you are sick, bilious, played out, constipated, have bad breath or sour stomach, are clogged up, take only the best medicine. Van Lax is the best. It takes the place of Calomel without producing sickness. Van Lax can be taken morning, noon or night. No gripping, pain or bad feeling after taking Van Lax; but you will enjoy the incest, gentlest bowel cleansing you ever experienced. Your head will then be clear, stomach sweet, breath right, with clear tongue and bright eyes. Just get a 5O-cent bottle of Van Lax from any druggist or send to Van Vleet Drug Co.,, Memphis, Tenn. Van Lax livens up your liver and cures you after all else fails. Mothers will do we'll to give the chil- dren Van Lax. It acts gently but surely on their bowels.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
BY THE WAY

You will remember the time when Louis Brandeis was being considered for the supreme court bench. He was branded as bad timber for such an exalted position, largely because he told us that our railroads waste a million dollars year.
 The roads couldn't believe it. They were the steenth degree of efficiency, models for all others, including the government.
 But since then they themselves al init they have been wasting more than that each year, and prove it by the fact that they now save much more in their operation
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

Louis F. Swift, president of the great packing firm of Swift and com pany, born at Sagamore, Mass, 56 years ago today.
 Martin H. Glynn, former governor of New York, born at Kinderhook, N. Y., 46 years ago today.
 Henry Phipps, eminent capitalist, steel manufacturer and philanthro- pist, born in Philadelphia, 7s years ago today.
 H. Douglass Baird, infielder of the St. Louis National league baseball club, born at St. Charles, Missouri, 26 years ago today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
OBSERVE SECRECY
 IN BINGHAM CASE

New York, Sept. 25.-Secrecy was maintained today regarding the chemical analysis in progress here of the vital organs from the body of Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham, privately ex- humed at Wilmington, \. C., last week by direction of members of her family as result of rumors regard ing her death. The organs are at Bellvue hospital.
 The work is being done, it was said, for the Kenan family of Will relatives of Mrs. Bingham.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

SURGEONS agree that ir cases of cuts, burns, bruises and wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most import ant. When an EFFICIENT antisep- tic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man or beast. BOROZONE is the
 IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c, soc, s100 and s1.50. Sold by w. L. De- woody & Co. Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
GAS ON ARMOUR ESTATE.

Chicago, Sept. 25.-Gas has been struck by workmen drilling for water on the estate of A. Watson Armour, near Lake Forest, a suburb. Mr. Ar mour today ordered the work prose- cuted to determine if the gas has a steady flow or is merely pocket" tapped.
 The gas vein became ignited during the night and pillar of flame 60 feet high illuminated the country for some distance
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
NOTABLES BORN THIS DATE.

Rear Admiral Robert S. Griffin, en- gineer-in-chief of the United States navy, born at Fredericksburg, Va, 60 years ago today.
 Major General Francis H. French, commanding Camp Jackson, at Col umbia, s. C., born in Indiana, 60 years ago today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

How cheese is made: When the Swiss want to make Swiss cheese they hang it up along the border and the German, French Austrian and Italian bullets do the rest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

Here's one by Abe Martin: The trouble with an educated fellow is that he allus wants t begin at tn top
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

Germany has apologized to Swe- den. However, she did to us too. only We learned to know better in time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

The only time you are willing to listen to another mans troubles is when he is doing all the buying.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
 ;. There The e. about .5 32o,ooo mile, :, N P F Il AGRA ~ f'"'s IS guaranteed &,o D one bottle tais a any case of - ~ gra, Rheuai
 Ncrnf,,l. .1

Eczema or any blood, liver ., S;. disease, 9lIs or your dollar retuna s
 Why suffer or pay biz IIls b;II.; s expensive trips or buy a % rensd, 3 no assurance, if not benefitsd' < ! ting your money refunded. i I
 built m ytrade with a 11eritororn, N ,.| edy and fair dealing; a trid m i 1II ask you to give G. s.
 Sold in Pine Bluff by w.LN woody & Co.,, and Mann.T.pir Drug Co.,, and others at one dolrs bottle or 6 for $500, prepaid \ + ceipt of price, call on your d,s| for G. s. before you order fm Y| write to me for testimoni,L | mention this paper. M L. M. Ggoal 721 Spring St. Little RoA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

One Hundred Years Ago Today. 1817-Thomas H. Benton and Charles Lucas fought a second duel at St. Louis, in which Lucas was mortally wounded.
 Seventy-five Years Ago Today. 1842-First theatrical performance given in Milwaukee.
 Fifty Years Ago Today. 1S67-Charles King, son of the states man, Rufus King, and former president of Columbia college, died in Rome. Born in New York city in 1789.
 Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. 1892-William B. Russell, Democrat, was nominated for governor of Massachusetts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

One Year Ago Today in the War. Sept. 27, 1916-French made gains north and south of the Somme; Ru- n1anians defeated Austrians in Northern Pennsylvania; Serbians repelled severe Bulgarian assaults at the Serbian frontier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27

When the attention of The Graphic 10 called to any mis-statement of facts. cr to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfv.iy be naoe. I Il
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-27
THIS DATE IN HISTORY,

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Members Of the Rock Island Must
cal club presented beautiful program
OF ensemble music yesterday al the
November meeting held al The Rock
Island club Taking part On the pro-
gram we're Mrs Leo Wynes and Mrs
j. x. Tuckls ia a double piano number,
Mrs Swan Nyquist. voice with violin
obliga,o by Miss Huldah Peterson
and piano accompaniment by Mrs. A..
n. Wallin Mass Bessie Freistat, cello
with piano accompaniment by Miss
Catherine Heimbeck; Mrs A. D tiues-
ing. Jr. voice with violin 0bigaio by
Miss Peterson and piano aCcompani-
mont by Mrs. Leo Wynes, Miss Jose
phne Cook and Miss Eta Gabbert IN
a double piano number and Miss Rosa
bel Stewart and Mrs S. } Nyquist in
vocal duet with Mrs Tuckis az the
piano. The numbers we're splendldly
gwen without exception and were
warmly received by the audience.
Mrs. Tuckis as president Of the club
announced the annual artist recital
and get together meeting OF the TIL
city Musical association 10 be held at
Trinity parish house iu Davenport
Monday evening, Nov e. when Miss
Marian Veryle win be the solois'
Tickets 10 the affair we're distributed
10 members Of the club az the close OF
the recital yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Thirty-dve members Of the Woman's
Home Mission society of the First
Methodist church gathered at the
home Of Mrs f. H Johnson, 1910
Thirteenth avenue, yesterday evening
for the monthly session. At the busir
ness session reports Of department
work were received and plans were
made for issuing a year book and
program for the coming season. Re
port was made Of the sending of a box
Of supplies to a minister's family in
the mountains of North Carolina and
plans were made for supplying the
family with further provisions Miss
Ella Taylor reported on the mission
conference held Thursday and Friday
of last week at kankakee Plans were
made for an all-day sewing to be held
soon in the home Of Mrs Haskell Me
Carly, 1908 Nineteenth street While
the ladies occupied themselves with
Red Cross knitting they listened TO a
program in charge OF Mrs. ] W. Dun
ham. Mrs. F. A. Siemon read leaf
let ON Christmas celebrations in
schools and homes. and Mrs Charles
Snyder read an article on the c0ndi-
lions surrounding Negro girls a
committee from the society served re-
freshments during the hour of So
c.ability
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Thursday afternoon at 3;15. Three
special numbers will be given by pu
pills and Mrs. Ben Mitchell will be
present to explain a special patriotic
call for womens war time work. 9th
err good things are also planned for
the meeting.
The Scotch Thistle club Of Daven-
port will be entertained tomorrow aft
ernoon in the home Of Mrs James
Reid, 1914 Twentieth street, Rock
Island
The womans club Of Augustana
college will hold a Red Cross benefit
at the school gymnasium Friday aft
ernoon and evening. Throughout the
afternoon lunch will be served and
there will be musical numbers and in
the evening numerous amusements
have been planned for. The proceeds
will be used for the benefit Of the
Red Cross and the affair is open to
the public.
The Daughters Of Norway viii meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs Henty
Frank, HOP Twenty-siXtb street, Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
WlMT ono
HCE/ /.
pl)eBLINS|
Is ELtZAER7N TkfeMpsoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson; Some very
perplaXing questions have been both
ering me for some time and at last
have come to you for answer, am is
years old and am considered very
pretty have light hair and blue
eyes and the boys all call me blue
eyes. am bothered considerably
with boys flirting with me What l
want to know is this;
a. When boys I have not met
speak to me on the street. what IS
right TO do? Should ! speak to them.
or turn away?
f2l I have two boy friends who tell
nae they love me. One is quite old and
has always gone with older girls. The
other is my own age. Which one do
you think | ought to keep company
wifh2
~ The younger one doesn't want
me TO go with the other, should
mind him?
l4l How late is It proper for boys
to stay when calling on girl?
81 Should my mother remain in
the room when they are there
BABY BLUE EYES
% Turn away. You viii lose
your reputation if you speak to boys
who try TO tlirt with y0u. II YOU did
not look al them in the first place
they would have had no chance to
/ speak.
/ 90 You are too young to be 60
ing with boys If you go with a
crowd OF boys and girls together.
the younger boy would be more in
place than The older one
80 The older one is too old for
you and you shouldn't go with him.
a. Ten to ten thirty.
(5l Just as she wishes. If she
thinks you should moi be left alone
with the boys, she should remain in
the room As you are so young, il
is perhaps hest if she does stay in
( the same room with you.
Dear Mrs Thompson: I am the
mother of four little children and my
husband left me sometime ago over
some trouble which I could not help
Another man in this town has faller
ln love with me and he wants me t.
marry him Should | get a divorc,
and marry this man or should / wait
A WORRIED MOTHER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Announcement Is made OF the mar
.iago OF Miss Margaret l.. Bohwedder.
laughter Of Mr. and Mrs. George Ron
Nedder, 1886 Thrty-first street, and
James NJ Morse. son Of Mr. and Mrs.
2. II Morse, l7OS TweHty-siXth street.
rho wedding was an event Of Satur-
lay. Nov. 3, performed at the parson-
age of the Presbyterian church in Mus
catine by Rev. J 3. BendalL Miss
Florence Eihl of this city served as an
attendant A wedding dinner was
served at Hotel Muscdtine following
he service and later the couple came
Rock Island where the new home
will be. Mr.. Morse. who has been en-
)loyed as craftsman at the Rock Is
and arsenal has been drafted into the
national army and expects to leave
Nth the next contingent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
Hear Talk on Mountain Missions.

4 delightful meeting of the Laura
Marquis guild of South Park Presby-
.erian church was held last evening
when Miss Margaret Framing enter
aimed in her home 12l1 Thirty eighth
street. when Mrs Parker Fisher gave
, most interesting talk on her work
IS a missionary among the mountain
whites of Kentucky The young wom-
IN asked questions and brought out
many interesting things concerning
he people of the southern mountains.
The devotional services were conduct
ID by Miss Ruth Clevenstine and roll
all was responded to by the relating
IT mission items Of general interest.
rhe guild voted S25 towards tenn
,orary building TO be erected on the
car OF the church lot to accommo-
late the overflow from the Sunday
school The guild is taking orders
or Christmas cards and novelties and
discussed this phase OF their work.
Hiss Framing served nice lunch at
he close of the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Mrs Gilmore II Stafford, who before
Dorothy Lee Of this city. will be hon
)red at postnuptial party to be given
~ Mr. StaHord's sister, Mrs. ] A..
Condo Of 1914 Fourteenth street, Mo
inc, Saturday afternoon. Nov. 10
Mrs Stafford was also honored at an
Informal party of the week when Mrs
]. T Stafford entertained at her home
~ Eighth street and Seventh avenue,
when a small company Of intimate
friends was entertained. Miss Louise
Nash Of ST. Louis. visitor in the home
IF Mrs J. T. Stafford, was a guest Of
he afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
Auxiliaries in Joint Session.

The Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity
Episcopal church and the auxiliary Of
Christ Episcopal church OF Moline are
today holding d joint session in the
Moline rectory as the guests of Mrs
A. G. Musson. 1917 Eighth avenue.
Mrs. Biller widow of the late Bishop
Biiler of North Dakota, is a special
guest and addressed the women on
missionary activities in the west. Other
talks were given by officers of the
two societies and delightful time OF
sociability followed the program
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
villa AIumnae Party.

Miss Elizabeth Maucker was hos
tess last evening to the tri-city chap
ter OF the villa de Chantal alumnae.
entertaining in her home. 744 Seven
teenth street The game of 500 was
played at four tables and the winners
of the prizes were Mrs. Joe Bell OF
East Moline and Miss Katherine
Stauduhar. There was no business
before the chapter and the time was
devoted entirely 10 sociabiIity, the
hostess serving refreshments al ths
conclusion OF play
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Mrs. Adoiph Efflandt was hostess to
the Mile A Minute club entertaining
the members yesterday afternoon in
her home, 702 Railroad avenue, Mo-
line. with all but two attending The
house was frightened with chrysanthe-
NUNS and the time was spent with
sewing and knitting and work at fancy
articles Mrs. Efflandt served a lunch
and the club adjourned to meet again
in two weeks with Mrs. Rudolph Sper-
beck in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
Miss Trefz Clnh Hostess.

Miss Katherine A. Trefz was hos
less 70 the tina Voca club Monday.
entertaining in her home. 1929 Tenth
venue, when games Of 500 were
played Miss Marie Burgert and Miss
'lo Stouebraker were winners of the
Jane prizes and after play a delight
'ul lunch was served and all had &
inc time The club will meet for the
text session in two weeks with Miss
Edith Burgert, 1905 Thirteenth ave-
1up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Since you have had one unhappy
marriage, | should think you would
want to wait quite while before en-
tering into matrimony again. You
have your family 10 consider and you
must think of what ii will mean to
them. If | were you | would not be
in a hurry to get married again. II
YOU are sure your husband has de-
serted YOU and will not return, you
should consult lawyer as to what
action to take,
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ! intended
going to school this year but when II
came time to start, my mother was Ill
and / could not go. Now she is better
and I could start, but the term is al
ready begun and / am afraid | could
not catch up with the others. What
can | do about this? l am very anx~
ious to get an education.
MARY c.
You might do one Of two things.
Either enter school this winter when
the second term begins which will
probably he about February or YOU
might get the books that have been
( in use this term and study at home
If you set yourself to the task Of
studying at certain definite hours
during the day just as you would have
to do in school, you can easily catch
/ up with the others.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: There IS a
boy who sits across from me at
school who tries to firt with me
1 Whenever / turn towards him he is
smiling at me and acting as if he
wanted to speak to me. II makes me
very angry as 1 am trying to he a
good girl and I know people are be-
ginning to notice that he acts this
way. What can I do 10 stop him.
VIOLET
The reason he has been keeping it
up is because he knows you notice
him Don't look at him at all and he
viii soon stop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
VlNOL REMOVES
THE CAUSE OF
CHRONIC COUGHS
A Constitutional Remedy
That We Guarantee

Lagrange. II. C.--"For wears 7
suffered with a chronic cough, so
could not sleep nights and continued
to lose flesh. My druggist asked me
&c try Vinol. II cured my cough, /
can sleep nights and have gained
twelve pounds. Vino1 is the best
tonic and tissue builder l have ever
taken.-W. D. Rem. Lagrange, N. c.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis. Not a
patent medicine. Formula on every
bottle. Your money back if it fails.
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Strate, Bengston's Drug store. Rock
Island. and at the best drug store in
every town and city in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
SOCIAL EVENTS


Wesley Kdbik. who has been draft
ed for service and will leave soon ~
take up training. was the guest Of
honor last evening al d dinner party
given by members Of the Sunday
school class al South Park Presbyte-
rian church. OF which he is a member
The young men had invited the young
women and the company was served
with dinner a { O'Clock HailoWe en-
decorations being used on the serving
table Victrola music furnished enter
tainmeut during the serving OF the
meal and later there were games and
contests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07

Mrs Henry Ehrhorn in her home,
1900 Twentieth street, was hostess
yesterday afternoon TO the Ladies
Sewing society Of immanueis Luth-
eran church, when the 90 women in
attendance spent the time sewing for
the annual bazaar to be held Dec. II
at the church. Lunch was served in
the course OF the afternoon and the
society adjourned 10 meet again Nov.
% with Mrs " c. Hoeltje 900 -Four
teeuth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
Social Announcements.

The Parent-Teacher association Of
the Frances Willard school will meet
Thursday afternoon at , at the school
house.
The regular November meeting Of
the Parent-Teaeher association Of
Grant school will be held at the school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
WORKERS Class win Mrs.. Lep.

The members of the Workers class
of the First Baptist church gathered
yesterday afternoon in the home Of
Mrs. George Lee. 1903 Twenty-ninth-
and-a-half street, for work session.
The class provides for certain chart
ties and works in their interest A
pleasant social hour followed the
work meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-07
LIneoln Pnrent. Tencher Assoclnllon.

The November meeting of the Par
ent-Teacber association OF Lincoln
school was held Yesterday afternoon
at the school building when pro-
gram was given with the following
aumbers:
Folk dance Fourth grade pupils uu-
ler direction Miss Jennie SwanQuist.
Vocal solos Miss Katherine He'd
lies
Paper Food Conservation and
What 1t Means to Boys and Girls
Mrs. c. A. Walker.
Selection Lincoln school orchestra
Refreshments were served by the
social committee during a very pleas
ant social hour. but the association
voted 10 hereafter serve no refresh
ments at the monthly sessions, in the
interest Of food conservation.