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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
VILLAGE OF TEMPORARY
HOMES HOUSES 1900
How One Akron Concern Provides for
Hundreds of Employees Con-
stanfly Arriving.

Finding homes and providing enter
tainment for its $4,000 employees in
the city of standing room only" is the
task set for itself by the Fircstone
TIRE and Rubber Company. OF Akron.
Ohio.
Hundreds OF new workers pouring
into the city which has run away from
itself, AS one magazine writer de-
scribeS II, have presented n gigantic
problem III housing. This company
early saw the difficulties of getting
men TO stay at their jobs unless they
were given clean, pleasant places to
live. and imm ediately set about the So
luton of the problem a huge allot-
ment has been opened not far from
the plant. and lots are sold to en-
pioNees on easy payments at low prices.
y house may he built at cost by the
employee and paid for per cent down
ana l per cent a month.
But this does not take care OF the
hundreds of employees who are con-
stantly coming 10 Akron from distant
cities. attracted by the eight day
and ideal working conditions. Many
OF these men have no money when they
arrive, and frequently leave their fami-
lies behind until they can forward them
money TO pay their transportation
For these workers the company has
built little village of temporary
homes on the ground surrounding its
plant. In this village. where the
jewellers live simple life, there are
accommodations lor 1900. The COM
munity is governed by the strictest
sanitary and police regulations en-
forced by the villagers themselves The
company doctors and nurses make
weekly inspections. and report that the
village is the most healthy community
in Akron. Within a stones throw are
the war gardens, where employees are
raising sixty acres of vegetables for
their own use.
For entertainment and recreation
there is the $3.50, 900 clubhouse with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08

OH road improvements of some kind.
The use OF the cars is shown by tho
population per car in the different
states. The great agricultural state
OF Iowa stands itrst, with Il car for
every eleven persons. and then follow
California with twelve persons to each
car. Nebraska and South Dakota with
thirteen, Kansas with sixteen. Montana
and North Dakota with eighteen. Mich
iGan with nineteen. and Indiana ana
Ohio with twenty. These arc all agri-
cultural States. and il is certain. not
only from these statistics. but also
from common knowledge. that the au-
tomobiie has become a valuable part
Of the farmers equipment. 1t is not
;hc great manufacturing States. like
New York. with car TO every fifty
inhabitants. or Pennsylvania. with IL
car to every thirty-seven. that show
The highest popular use of the motor
vehicle. The fact is. the farmer. like
the rancher in Arizona where there
is Il car for every twenty-one persons.
fines the automobile invaluable in re-
moving the isolation of country life
and he is now willing to conccic that
good roads which will enable him to
use his--car AT any time i'll the year,
are necessity. Instead of complains
ing that good roads are only desired
by the automobilSt. he wishes them
built so he can get the most benefit
from his ownership OF, ar automobile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08

speed and number OF vehicles A
bridge which could not carry in ex-
cess Of five tons of concentrated load
without danger OF failure might with
out any undue strain safely carry 100
tons uniformly distributed over tho
floor and the panels OF the truss sys-
tenn y road could he designed to
carry the heaviest artillery and. BY a
proper distribution OF weights. subject
the road to no greater strain than the
average motor truck seen daily on
many OF the public highways.
speed is AN element which should
enter into road design. and It is i'm
portant also for the public safety.
Given maximum rate OF speed, the
average speed can be approxima ted
and the number of vehicles Which the
road can safely carry can be computed.
Fo" instance. If the average speed Of
all vehicles on highway was twenty
miles an hour. then vehicle would
pass over LOO feet IN one minute.
and With an average spacing OF We
hlcles OF 900 feet then there would
he four vehicles Il minute or go per
hour. or 2.iO0 in tcn-hour day
Again. merely TO illustrate and not
TO give exact figures. it might he stated
that 4 double width road-that is, one
with fifteen or sixteen feet OF road
metal-would carry Il maximum OF
say 1900 vehicles 4 day. passing in
either or both directions. When that
number was exceeded it would be
necessary 10 construct wider road
or to establish parallel roads"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
USE OF MOTOR CARS
NOT SIMPLY LUXURY
Posse.sion OF Automobile become.
Seccsanry md Step Ahead in
business Efficiency

Tho motor car IS luxury has
given way to the motor car as a ne
cesSity." says A G. Seiberling. gen
erai manager of the Haynes Automo-
oile Company. Essentially II Is n
Time saver, and just as much a step
ahead in efficiency as Il modern filing
system in the Office.
so much OF any income goes for
transportation of some kind. The pos
session or Il motor car means that Tho
owner is independent or pedestrian
ana strap-hanSing dscomforts. Fur
thermorc. he travels quickly and COOS
ana comes at the time that best suits
ms convenience. After all the pur-
chase of motor car comes to a point
OF placing The onsportation expendi-
ture where it will work to the best
advantage.
The city dweller has reaped many
benefits IN the way OF convenience and
health from the motor car But out
on the farm it is filling function
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
DANvILLE WOMEN READY
All Arrangements Completed for wo-
mans "RcEistrntlon Dny"-IiOuse-
to-BOune Canvass Tuesday

DANVlLLE. VA, July IA woman's
committee of the Council OF National
Defense has been organized here with
Mrs. j. II. Schoolfeld. Jr.. chairman:
Mrs. Thomas Hamln. FIRST vice-chair-
man: Miss Cassayc Young. second vice.
chairman. and Mrs. Ben Moore. sccrc-
tary and treasurer. The registration
OF the women of Danville will be made
July 10 when Il house-to-house can
vass will be conducted. the city hav-
ing been divided into precincts and as
signed to groups of women who will
take the city by streets.
The reason for this Immediate or
ganization Is on account Of the request
made by the National and state Coun-
ellis of Defense that the women Of
Danvilie should cooperate with Her
bert Hoover in a food conservation
plan.
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conl Mining and Chemical Making.

CHARLESTON. w. VA. July THE
Mason Coal and Chemical Company,
chartered under the laws of West Vir-
ginia with s5.oo0.000 capital by New
York. massachusetts,. New Hampshire
and West Virginia capitalists. proposes
TO do an immense business at Hart
ford. in this State. The company will
not only mine coal on large scale
but will establish plant for manu-
featuring chemicals Of many kinds. 1t
Is understood here that all OF the plans
of the company have been completed
and the beginning of the new enter
prises will not be delayed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08

bowling alleys. swimming pool. show
ers. reading rooms and auditorium.
During the recent campaign for Red
Cross funds in Akron. the employees of
the Office presented u two-act oper-
eta i'm the clubhouse and turned the
proceeds. $1,000. into The Red Cross
fund. a moving picture show is given
once week free TO the employees in
the clubhouse auditorium
In this city, built i'm spite Of itself.
the workers are we'll provided for.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08

ms early fears is very fine as ito uua,j
ity and Is mostly good as to yield r,orI
is backward. some apparently beyon1
redemption. much. however. lookinJ
we'll All. however. is doomed to fai,1
ure III tho terrible drought Is not Sc
ended. which II is feared has alre,d,1
ruined potatoes. Hay crop viii hJ
very short and meadows are now bein,
Erazed both because not ft for has.
and pastures. arc exhausted. GardA.
are late and poor. AS evidence of lack
OF rainfall. ponds are the lowest CT
known. some entirely dry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-08
Drought In sou,hre.t virr,n,,.

DUBLIN. VA, July THE wheat
harvest. not yet completed. is very late,
as are all crops this season. No bet
ter weather for saving the grain is
ever seen, and the crop, notwithstand-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14

Dear Mrs Thompson I am a girl II
years old and have been going with
a boy IS I met bim four months ago
at party and we have been going to-
gether regularly since that time
few times this boy wouldn't come
around when Z had a date with him,
Each time I took him back and didn't
pay much attention TO any OF the reas-
ous be gave me for not coming because
I liked him TOO much to dispute him
He works nights IN a different town
and he said since he had to work at
night he and 4 would go together Sat
urdaE and Sunday nights, SO He had
Is date for 100 He was supposed 10
call at my home for me and during
the week 7 talked to him on the phone
and he said we had changed the date
and / was TO meet him on the corner.
/ really can't recall changing the
date. and I told him SO I called him
up at our next door neighbours and she
said I had changed the date. L am
very sorry ii happened and would like
to make him understand I am sorry
because it was my fault
This boy has disappointed me more
than 8wice. 80 z told him 7 suppose now
me knows how ii goes to be stung, but
he is stiu cross at me and doesn't
seem as il he would like to have me
for his friend again.
ID ] know his address. should
send him a card and tell him I would
like to see him and talk TO him.
l21 7 ann invited to a farewell party
soon and would like to take him along
would You call him and tell his about
lts I haven't a phone and he doesn't
Ike 10 call the lady next door. Should
( just send him the invitation and tell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Annie Mint Holly

Gut apples in quarters without
peetug, add boiling water almost to
cover. put ON cover and cook without
stirring until thoroughly soft. then
drain through jelly bag and meas
ure Allow three cupfuIs Of sugar
To each quart of apple juice. Put
the sugar near the oven where ii viii
become not without burning. Crush
stalks and leaves of mint. putting
aside q few whole leaves Allow one
eighth teaspoouful OF crushed mint
10 each quart Of Juice and cook with
the Juice for twenty minutes. then
strain. Heat TO the boiling point.
add sugar and boil till the mixture
jeIties, Pour water into jelly glasses
that are set on cloth immersed in
a pan OF boiling water. Pour out the
water. I'LL with apple mint jelly and
put single mint leaf ON top When
cool pour melted Daraffu on top.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Name Delegates TO Convention.

At the monthly meeting OF the
Young Peoples society of the First
Lutheran church held last evening at
the church delegates were named TO
attend the district Luther league CON
ventton TO be held at New Era Sarur-
day and Sunday, the following 70 act
ssuch Miss Helen Johnson, Clarke
Swanson, Miss Myrtle Vessel. Reuben
Pealstrom and Miss Agnes johnson A
company of about eighty members Of
the society will leave Sunday morning
for New Era, going by special train. A
committee was chosen TO represent the
society on the general committee in
charge Of the fall festival, and a pro
gram committee was named to serve
for the next three months A short
program was carried out Clarke
Swanson giving an excellent report of
the conference Lutheran league ses-
sion held recently at Grand Rapids.
Nichr Miss Carrie Peterson giving
an organ solo. Lunch was served by
q social committee following the pro
gram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Trinity Choir af Dinner


Inc VesITv d TRINITY T-Ts-r--T
church entertained the choir of THE
church ar the annual party last eva-
ming in the tea room at MCCabe's store.
a company of % attending Just be-
fore the serving of a course dinner
the choir sang The Star SpangIad
Banner" On the table were lovely
pink and white asters and at each
place was a flag pin as a favor. Fol
lowing the serving Of the menu the en-
tire company was entertained al a
theatre party at the Illinois Rev.
Thomas Horton Of Davenport. who has
been serving as rector of Trinity
church. was q guest Of the evening.
Rev Mr.. Horton today sewers his con-
nection with the church. again taking
up ms duties as chaplain of ST. Kath-
aFIne's school in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
wedding Of JuIv Announced

Edward l.. Nicholas and Miss Jennie
Mae Bass today announce their mar
riage which was an event OF July -g.
the news having been kept a secret by
them until this time The ceremony
took place in Des M0iHes and the c0u-
pie was attended by Mr. and Mrs. b.
Young. Mr.. Nicholas is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs H. s. Nicholas of $50
Second avenue, Rock Island. his bride
having previously resided in Scherer-
vile. Ind. where she attended the pub
lie and high schools and where she is
well known. Mr. Nicholas is on the
Iowa division Of the Rock Island. They
viii reside after Oct ] at $50 Second
avenue. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14

not on a card and Just say that yoa
must have been mistaken about the
date for that Sunday night and that
If he viii come to see YOU you viii
tell him how it happened. II he does
not answer. drop the matter.
81 / would take some other boy
this time. not only So you VIII get used
to being with someone else. but also
because you may not have the misun-
uerstanding made up by the time the
party is held
Dear Mrs Thompson ] am young
girl Not long ago q young man whom
I know very well asked 70 come TO see
me- but ] didn't let him. A few days
ago lie sent his picture, and now he
is ia training camp. Do you think j
treated him right2 know his adj
dress in camp. Please let me know
your advice concerning this.
TROUBLED.
T think it would be all right for you
TO write him q little note and say that
you received the picture and thank
him for il and if you have little pic
ture OF Yourself II would be all right
for you to send 1T to him. He probably
viii he lonesome in camp from now on
and you might do things that YOU
wouldn't think OF doing if he were in
town or moi in camp where he can
not leave whenever he likes the way
he used to. 7 wouldn't write nina love
letters or anything too personal
though. or he NAV get to caring TOO
much for Won. and mat would not be
best al The present time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14

Mrs. f. q Wood, 1900 Thirty eighth
street yesterday was hostess TO the
Woman's Home Mission society OF
Spencer Memorial Methodist church
The president, Mrs Henry Bowes. pre-
sided and Mrs z II. Slocum conduct
ed the devotional services aud Mrs
Il Z. Neal was IN charge Of the pro
gram. The topic for the day was a
comparison Of the religions Of Latin
America and papers on the subject
were given by Mesdames Neal and
Della Buckert and Mrs. Edward Gregg
gave review OF the mission text
book. completing the program. A
committee composed OF Mrs. VIII eau
ley. Mrs r. E. Neal, Mrs. Alex Quist.
and Mrs. E. II. Slocum, was appoint
ed TO solicit new material for sup
ply box TO be sent as a Thanksgiving
Offering 10 some pastor TO assist him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Audrey7s-hIeyIa.

News of the marriage Of Mrs.
Bertha Kleyia OF Los Angeles. CaL-
and Frank A. Andrews of this City,
has just been made known among
their friends in the city The cera-
mony took place in Clinton. Iowa.
Sept 4 the couple going to that city
for the ceremony without informing
their friends Of their intentions Mr..
and Mrs Andrews Will reside
at the groom's home. corner Thirty
fifth street and Seventh avenue. upon
their return from q wedding trip TO
Los Angeles for which city rhev leave
tomorrow. Mr.. Andrews is in the i'm
surance and real estate business in
the CITY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
snrnrised "a Rirthday.

Twenty friends went unannoupced
last evening TO the home Of Mrs. John
suess. 3I08 Eighth avenue 20 assist
her tn the celebration ri her 4oth
birthday anniversary They spent q
merry evening In informal sociabtllty
and a light lunch was served at mid
night Mrs. Suess was left with q
number of nice gifts. a feature OF the
evening was presence Of four genera
lions of the family Mrs. Michael
FraciIer of Davenport. tho grand
mother. So years Of age. Mrs. SueSs,
her son. Joseph and his son John.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14

Miss Margaret Carnaghan at her
home in Milan yesterday afternoon
was hostess 10 the members of the
Scotch Thistle club. entertaining at
the September social and business ses-
sion, The club members have made q
mum Der of comfort bags for the sol
diers who have gone from the two
cities and these have been sent. A
very delightful time of socIabiliJy was
enjoyed and Miss Carnaghau served
refreshments. The club viii meet for
the October session with Mrs, Robert
son on West Locust street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Doreas Society Receives Funds.

Mrs. Alfred Pealsrom and Mrs
Clara Swanson entertained the Dor
cas- society Of the First Lutheran
church yesterday at the church an
mex with a goodIy number OF mem
bers attending. Money to the amount
Of $50 was turned over to the church
treasurer. this having been collected
from q number of cofees held during
tho summer While a social hour
was enjoyed the hostesses served a
nice lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
- 80 AnzIlIarE DeIIehlInI ~.

Mrs George Garrison opened hef
home at 141G Seventh avenue. TesteF-
day for coffee. the proceeds from
which were applied to the benefit ~
tho Helen Could auxiliary n the Va n
Wv. A large number Of ladies' called
during the afternoon hours and spent
a most delightful time in socla6ility
and in the enjoyment OF a musical pro
gram given by Mrs. Agnes Lamp
Householder Of Andalusla. The mousse
mad decorations Of garden flowers 10
lovely profusi0n and from lae pFo-
ceeds of the afternoon 81 was feauzea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
nrnrrIsts, AnEIIiarF u ~.

Members u he ladies' auElIaTT 2
the Rock Island County Druggists as
ISOLATION gathered Yesterday for the
September session In the new chalet al
Long View park The game of 500
vas nlayed and the prizes were given
70 Mrs A D. Riess. Mrs. J. +. Schnef-
der and Mrs. John JeunisCb A deliCi-
GUS two-course lunch was served In
the chalet court where the table had
decorations Of lovely fall flowers. Mrs.
Riess and Miss Bessie Riess leave sun
day for Cleveland. Ohio. as delegates
from the auxiliary to the meeting Of
the national association of druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Daughters OF NORWAY Meet.

The Daughters of Norway meeting
III monthly session yesterday, were
entertained by Mrs ole Rongland in
her home, SEQ Eighteenth avenue. with
a good attendance Of members who
enjoyed a fine time Because Of the
absence Of the president business mat
tiers We're laid over and the time pass
ed socially, the hostess serving a nice
repast The society viii meet for the
next session Oct II with Mrs. A. l.
Sandbo. 1885, Fourth avenue. Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Deborah Class Entertained

Eleven members OF the De0of an
class OF Broadway Pres 3yteFitL
church gathered last evening ID ~
home OF Miss Charlotte 8afIson' lo''
Nineteenth street, ior La# f7s a'al
monthly business and social session
Routine business matters were tFah-
eactea after whica the young women
enfoved q time Of soclability and the
f.oetess served light refreshments. The
next meeting ~ The class Hlli be held
flct. 4 ia tide home If Miss Burh John-
arfn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Yrs. Yerbury Hostess Pretty Party.

Mrs Walter Yerbury was charm
ing hostess yesterday at q party given
10 90 friends Ii her pretty home an
1886 Seventeenth street AT i o'clock
a four course luncheon was served.
the tables having attractive decora-
lions OF flags. flowers Of the season
decorating the rooms throughout the
home. filling baskets ana vases.
Games of SOC were played following
the serving Of the luncheon the prizes
falling to Mrs. Art Salzman. Mrs Fred
Pollard Mrs. Fred Burt and Mrs
Harry Knox The affair proved a very
delightful one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14

The s. S. S. club Of the Evangelical
Church Of Peace met in the church
club rooms last evening for the weekly
business and social session After the
business was transacted. refreshments
were served and an hour Of socfabilitv
followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14

0rville Wood entertained the en-
pl0yes of HarUz & Bahnsen company at
a stag party at his home at 744 Tween
ty-fourth street last evening Ia honor
Of Barth Eogel who leaves next week
for Camp Dodge. "A most enjoyable
evening was spent A luncheon was
served and Mr., NogeI was presented
with d military wrist watch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14

Wash and scrape very young. ten
der carrots and cut into tiny dice.
Add half the quantity each OF
chopped peanuts and shredded let
tuce- Season lightly with salt and
paprlka; m0isten with a h0iled-dress-
ing and serve in individual portions in
nests of crisp lettuce leaves. Sprinkle
over the top of each portion a little
grated hard boiled egg yoIk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
W. O. u. Dancing Party.

The first Of the fall series OF dane
ing parties was given last evening by
Rock Island camp No IS, Woodmen
Of the World. at Odd Fellows hall,
125 couples dancing to music by
BIeuer's orchestra. The next Of the
series of parties VIII be held Thurs
day, Sept. q. at Odd Fellows temple
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Spent Afternoon Sewing.

A pnodlv number of the members Of
go ladies' Sewing society of the
Evangelical Church Of Peace gathered
YESTERDAY afternoon in the church par
iors to sew in the interest of the
church. Lunch was served by com
rnittee after work had been laid aside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
C!...f.|tXh1ofg

For express call william Trerz
Tri-C.ty Towel Supply car oany.
r. l. Clean Towel Service: phone
r / z476.
Resented Bros, Plumbers. 22I1
Fourth avenue. Phone r. l. S4s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
kseeclatfon Names Committee.

AT the first meeting Of the fall Of
the Parent-Teacher association OF the
Sears school held yesterday at the
church the chairman. Mrs Elizabeth
Case. named the following committees
for the year. Educational. Naadame5
Bibson. McQuafd. Miss Willis Mes
danes Roberts. Collier, Radford and
hammond social. Mesdames White
Reddig. Banks and Bolts. The assoc
citation throughout the winter VIII
conduct a series Of educational leo
lures, 10 be given once q. month by
pastors. professional and other bust
ness men from the three cities. Plans
we're also made for an entertainment
To be given in the near future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-14
Specials on Sale at Drug Counters

| Pumice Stone, SC size &c
| Air Float Talcum &c
/ Deluxe Pocket Pwd &c