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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

did results that must eone. Dr..
Hieronynous made an eloquent plea
for the cause Of the r. NJ G. A. which
is raising s35,000080 10 carry on its
work IN this and other countries. He
spoke Of 1t as the best possible agency
in the world 70 carry on the work at
home. In the field. In the trenches, etc,
and is recognized as such by the Unit
cd States government and other gov
ernments that are realizing its great
work. II is the great means whereby
young men are kept safe and strong
in body as tine in mind as when they
offered 10 sacrifice themselves for
their country He spoke OF The obli-
CATION Of the local community in hay-
ing so many young men stationed al
the Rock Island arsenal and COM
mended the civic department for the
effort IL is making to give the young
men the touch Of home that they so
much need at this time lie told Of
the working Of the 7. Nj. c. A. in
Europe and Of the need for trained
men at tho front. and pleaded that
this community assist in the effort TO
raise the money needed to carry on
this enormous work Dr. Hierony-
nous has two SONS in the army and
has made an unusual effort 10 learn
the needs Of the army which can best
be supplied through the Y. w. C, 4.
"Not God alone can make q COM
munity without the help Of human
hands. human minds TO best express
the Hviue will in the universe he
said, Tor we do Gods will when we
I do with our hands God s viii to make
/ better the community in which we
4 live, and better OHe i'm which to
liye"
3 Mrs II. A. Weld presented the sub
Jet of a woman county advisor and
following her talk {he department
voted 10 sponsor a meeting to be held
at Masonic temple next Wednesday
afternoon when Mrs Bangs will tel
OF the work of such an official. This
meeting viii he called at $50 o'clocE
and is open 10 all women Of the city
At the conclusion of the program
Captain Swisamau, who last evening
addressed a meeting at the Masonic
temple, telling OF ms experiences u
the war, spoke Of some OF the incident
connected with his life as a soldier il
the battle front, practically all o
which were repeated last evening, tolt
Of elsewhere in this paper.
The civic department will sponso
/. an entertainment at the y. NJ c. A
p next Tuesday evening when the youn
g. men stationed al Rock Island arsena
viii be the guests Of honor and VIII
, win act as entertainers. Youn'
[ women of the city who care 10 b
! guests at this time must telephon
/ their desire to attend TO either Mrs
: C. E. Sharpe or Mrs. c. K. Mixter, j
order that a list may be kept of thos
e attending. Those not complying wit
j this requirement will not be given ad
, omission to the entertainment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
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Dear Mrs. Thompson: III am II
years old and | went to a barn party
on Halloween night. The boy who
lives next door took ne, but we were
not invited TO 60 together. / met
nice-looking boy who asked to take
me home. and / let him. Did ! do
right?
(2l The boy next door got awful
mad and he doesn't walk home from
school with me anymore or speak to
me. What can do to win back his
friendship?
49, There is going to be a Christ
mas dance at school and the boy next
door asked me Do You think he viii
take me now? Should | wait and go
with him. or should / accept another
invitation if get it?
~ Since the boy who lives next
door took you to the party he OF
course expected to take you home
You should not have given the other
boy permission without first talking
II over with the boy next door.
90 Sometime when you see him in
his yard or on the street 60 up to
him and tell him you did not realize
Won would hurt his feelings by let
ting the other boy take you home.
Tell him that you are sorry and that
you hope he will forgive you this time
and not let it come between your
friendship.
90 He probably will not consider
taking you unless you say something
to him about the other night II he
| isn't big enough to forgive you when
/ you apologize he certainly will not OK
pect you to hold your engagement for
/ the dance open for him If he re-
mains angry consider yourself free to
/ accept another invitation.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: One day
when | was going uptown / got on
the car and girl friend of mine was
on the car She made room for me
! but did not go and sit by her She
| seemed 10 be writing some of hel
! lessons. / am asking ii it would BIZ
| correct for NE TO sit with her.
| BEN R, NJ.
Yes. by making room for you wher
she saw you, she invited you to come
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Kautz-St. Onge Engagement.

Al a party given last evening by
Miss Agnes Scott. ST. Onge in her home
1924 fremont avenue, Davenport, an
nouncement was made of her engage
ment and approaching marriage to.
Norris S. Kautz of Moline The date
OF the wedding was given as Nov. 20
the ceremony to take place in the
morning at Sacred Heart cathedral,
Davenport. The bride elect was for
merly a resident of Rock Island. the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. /. j. St
0nge MIR. Kautz is a son Of Mr.. and
Mrs, ". +. kautz of Moline and is
Rock Island manager of the Clean
Towel service company. The game Of
800 played at five tables was diversion
last evening, prizes in the games going
to Miss Leona Boyle Of Davenport and
Miss Anna Dormandy of East Moline.
Lunch was served in the dining room
which had as its centerpiece a lovely
wicker basket filled with white ehrys-
anttlemums, tied with old rose tulle to
carry out the wedding col0rs. At each
place was small envelope which con
tanned card on which the engage
ment OF Miss St, 0nge ami Mr.. Kautz
vas announced with the date of the
wedding Miss ST. Onge will be hon
ored at numerous parties in the weeks
before her marriage. Wednesday of
next week Mrs. Clifford Garsang Of
Davenport will entertain; Thursday
Miss Florence Aller Of Davenport will
be hostess and Saturday Mrs. Ethel
bert Smith will be hostess at a party.
Other parties will be given later. the
dates to be announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Musical Concert Monday.

There IS every promise That the get
together sociable and concert to be
given Monday evening at Trinity parish
house in Davenport by the Tri-City
Musical association, will be q great
success. 0Iiss Marian Veryl will be the
soloist and an hour of sociability will
be enjoyed following the program The
affair is complimentary to associa-
tion members and tickets may be pro
cured from the organization to which
each member belongs, since the tri-
city association is composed of the
various musical societies of the three
cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
I.sing All the Annie.

Since economy is Uncle Sans
watchword we must utilize everything
we can. Cut up the apples without
peeling, taking out cores if wormy'
cook till tender, then put through n
fruit or vegetable press and cook
down again for apple butter. The juice
may be used for jelly. The butter has
a richer color and better favor than
when apples are peeled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Study Dermriment Monday.

The study department Of the Rock
Island Woman's elub will meet in reg
uiar session Monday afternoon at
2:50 in Masonic temple when the par
Hamentary law drill viii be led by
Miss Bosabel Stewart The topic for
the afternoon is the federal govern
ment. the judicial department article
/, Of the constitution Mrs. Grace
Freeman and Mrs, Charles Boehme
will act as leaders The round table
discussion will he on vocational edu-
cation in Rock Island county and will
C led by Miss Lou Harris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Banana Butter.

Use two quarts bananas sliced. wa
ter to cover; stew until soft; mash and
add juice OF three lemons and two
pounds graduated sugar
Cook one-half hour, or until sugar
is well blended with fruit Stir well
while cooking.
Very nice for lunches or sandwich
es. Wartime recipe and not expen-
siye
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Steamed Bread.

Mix ne-haif cup flour, one-haif cup
rye flour, one cup graham flour, one
cup corn meal, two caps milk, two and
one-half cup seeded raisins, one cup
boiling water, one teaspoon baking
soda. one well-beaten egg, one-half
teaspoon salt. Steam steadily for four
hours in creased mold. then turn out
and bake twenty minutes, or till dry
enough to cut easily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
RoxaI Pnrnle Cluh Entertained.

Members OF the drill team Of the
Royal Purple club were entertained
Thursday afternoon in the home Of
Mrs G T. Balm, 1917 Fourth avenue,
when plans were made for g dancing
party to be held Wednesday. Nov. II. at
Odd Fellows hall Plans were also
made for a bazaar to be held at the
time Of the first meeting in December.
The club will meet next Thursday aft
eruoon in the home Of Mrs. Woods,
Ninth avenue and Tenth street. with
Mrs. Roy Shaw as hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Z. p. Ladies' Snend nav Sewing

The Ladies Aid society Of the United
Presbyterian church spent the day yes
torday at the church social rooms
cutting md knotting comforters and
accomplishing much work, A picnic
lunch was served ct noon and the So
tiety will meet In regular session next
Friday in the home Of Mrs, Inez White,
lll6 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Sandwiches.

Graham Cracker sandwiehes-Gra-
ham crackers put together as sand
witches with the following filling make
an excellent addition 10 the lunch
box;
Three-fourths cup powdered sugar
two teaspoons cocoa. one heaping tea
spoon butter. mo:sten with hot coffee,
beat thoroughly and add a few drops
of vanilla. Seedless raisins or chop
ped nuts may also be added.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Fruit Cheese.
Recipe for Cake Flour.

Cake -four produces much better
results in cake making than common
bread -four. This is especially true Of
angelfood cakes. This -four can be
easily and successfully made at home
and is cheaper than buying it in pound
packages. Take five pounds Of bread
-four and one-pound package
of corn starch and sift them together
three times. You can make it'in small
Ter quantities if you wish, provided You
keep the proportions OF one-sixth part
of corn starch to tlve-sixths parts q
-four.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
TarniShed Brass.

Brass beds that have furnished can
be lacquered at home and made to
look like new, First rub the brass
vigorously with q flannel dipped in
whiting. then dissolve ten cents worth
of shellac in enough alcohol to make
it thin. Apply to the bed with small
brush.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Mrs. Neltuer Hostess Party.

Mrs. Louis Neither was hostess yes
terday Afternoon at a pretty party hon
oring her guests Mrs Miller of War
saw, III, and Miss Margaret Melton of
Council Bluffs, Iowa. The afternoon
was spent informally and very pleas
antly and a course lunch was served
in the lafe afternoon. Flowers of the
season were used to trim the rooms
and serving table.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Grape Punch.

TO make grape punch, pour one cup
ful of boiling water on a half pint OF
grape jelly. and stir until it is dis
solved, when cool add one quart OF.
iced water and the Juice of two lem
ons and one lemon~eut into fancy
chape Sweeten TO taste.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Department Hears
Community Adviser

For more than an hour yesterday
afternoon Dr. T. j.. liieronymous, !
community advisor of the state uni
versity Of Illinois held the closest at
tention Of members o. the civic de-
partment Of the Rock island Wcmau's
eluh AZ the regular November session
nj Masonic teJnple speaking on the
general subject, 'E1ricaing the Com
mon Life" Dr. Hierunymous made an
eloquent appeal f0r the common life,
for more community spirit which VIII
solve many Of the problems now con-
fronting civic he. ut Is a gratifying
thing" he said, that the use of the
word community Is becoming more
and more used, for il Us one OF the
best words in the English language
ana until recently has not been made
use OF as IL should be Tor the common
rood in signifies that peoples are
banding together for mutual helpful
ness with tho hope ol bringing out the
best that Is within. Anything perma-
mont and Of real benefit cannot be laid
ON, but must De brought out from with
in. must be evolved from the inside.
Every one must work ont his own sal
walton In the last analysis and there
might he the right attitude Of mind TO
receive the outside Influences" He
spoke a. some length OF the power or
ORGANIZATIONS. machines through
Which work may be- done. but the peo-
pie, he said must after all be the Yltal
thing that ia 90 bring power Dr.
Heterogeneous spoke of reteu, riots iu
East st. Louis and said that exactly
slca disgracc(ul situation SIS very apt
TO result in communities where there
As open violation of Law, with indiner
cnce on the part o., the city govern
\ meut, no matter what it's form may be-
Unless the city officials enforce law
an6 show justice where Justice should
= be there can be no safeguard against
riots such as occurred Ia the city OF
Fast 81. Louis. The important things
that enrich the common life. the things
that make tOlerable this life he said
are as common as "thc air we breathe
as common as The food we eat, as com
mon as the clothes we wear, as com
mon as the homes we live In, as com
, mon as the schools 10 which we sen,
our children, as common as thu
churches in which we worship. al
common as the stores we trade in,
giving short analysis of the signif
clnce of each He spoke Of the move
meut for good roads for which tn,
state IS asking an appropriation O
sixty million dollars ITO pull Illinoii
out OF the mud" and which he sale
would be money wen spent in man.
ways a few OF which ne enumerated
tte Spohe Oh the Necessity Oh eohserF
HE heaIth Inc heallh OF the hanal
NHa toG lholVlauai' ana urs5d that IN
Nle nan ol 'le WORM laAth NO" tl
o'her haiI llFe5 anu begin at nome II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Edgew cod Bantist Coffee.

Mrs. G. ". Flood opened her home at
1921 Sixth avenue yesterday for a COT
fee party given by the Ladies' Aid so
ciety Of the Edgewood~ Baptist church,
20 members and friends attending.
The afternoon was passed in informal
sociability and refreshments were
served by Mrs. Flood Plans were
discussed for the annual fall bazaar to
be held Dec, 7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
L. 7. Young People Meet.

A goodly number of the members OF
the Young Peoples society of the
United Presbyterian church gathered
last evening in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs 6. w Reddig. 1877 Ninth avenue.
Tor the monthly business and social
session. Committees for the next six
months were named and it was decid-
ed 10 meet every Sunday evening at
$3.50 for Is minutes prayer service
preceding the regular meeting Of the
society. The committee In charge of
various branches of work in the So
elety were given power TO act in any
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Climb AnnIicatIons ht Tuesday.

Those desiring to become members
Of the Rock Island Woman's club at
The next meeting Saturday afternoon,
must make application to some mem
her of the board, that her application
may be voted on Tuesday at the meet
ing of the board ANY member OF the
club board can furnish blanks and they
must be secured before Tuesday morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
intermediate II. Y.P. L. Party.

Members Of the Intermediate B. Y
T. I, of tie First Baptist church en-
joyed the evening yesterday as guests
in the home Of Leila Taylor, 800 Tween
ty-third street There were games
and music. vocal and Instrumental and
light refreshments with the usual good
time that these young people have,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

Cut an orange into three slices and
put in pitcher with two tablespoon
fuls graduated sugar.
Add a quart of sparkling sweet
cider and little grated nutmeg.
Chill and add bottle of ginger ale
and it is READY to- serve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Annles With Oatmeal.

Core apples and fill with cooked oat-
meal. Put in deep baking dish,
sprinkle with sugar. add one-half cup
water aud bake in moderate oven till
soft. Serve with cream, using more OF
the oatmeal as a garnigh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
RnsiIass Gas Stores.

To keep gas stove from rusting
after backing the stove apply a little
floor wax with soft cloth; polish it.
This will not only keep ii free of rust
but will give it a brilliant polish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Improving Hamburger Steak.

BEFORE irving hamburger steak add
some leftover boiled potato ground
with the meat Fry in the usual man
ner This will make the meat light
and give it delicious favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Keen Irnns Hot.

If you would retain the heat in your
fatirons while ironing, use brick for
an iron stand. rather than an open
work iron stand Use white brick if
it is convenient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Sncnd Day Working for Razar.

A goodly number Of the members Of
the Ladies' Aid society Of the First
Baptist church spent the day Friday
at the church pariors working busily
In preparation for the annual bazaar.
At noon & picnic lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

Miss Elsie Calder, daughter of
Senator and Mrs. Calder of New
York, as chairman of the BROOKLYN
comforts committee, has superin-
tended the supplying of 5000 sweat
ers for Brooklyn and Long Island
men IN the military service. Major
General Bell has written her COM
mendinz the work Of the committee,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Ghaminade CImh Program.

The November program of the
Chaminade club Thursda1 at the
home Of the Misses Katherine and
Thekla Heimbeck on Third avenue.
Rock Island was almost entirely of
Schubert-Liszt music and numbers of
fered included some of the most beau
tifui compositions of Franz Peter
Schubert. the greatest Of song writer's,
arranged for the piano by Franz Liszt,
that most brilliant and greatest of
pianists and pianoforte composers.
Miss Nellie Swanson was the assist
ing hostess,
The program was as follows:
"Hark. Hark the Lark" Schubert-Liszt
Miss Thekla Heimbeck.
Pause" acknowledgements Schubert
WHITTIER" .-.......,,-...-.. Schubert
The Hunter ..,...,...,,..S Schubert
Miss Anna Shuey.
Fantasia, d Minor" .......... Mozart
lie Coucou' ...............D aouin
Miss Dorothy Eckhardt.
Hungarian Rhapsodie, No. g. .. List
Mrs. Fred Long.
'Erlkoenig' .... 49,, Schubert-Liszt
Miss Frieda Schricker.
Mrs. Fred Long.
Accompanies Of the day.
/ The club voted to send song books
to the soldiers at Camp Dodge. the
matter TO be attended to by the execu-
/ tive committee
Miss Gale Stuhbledeld was accepted
as an active member and Miss Ruth
/ Bear as an associate member Of the
club at the meeting. Miss Dorothy
Eckhardt ami Mrs Fred Long were
/ guests Of the afternoon and contrib
uted 10 the very interesting program
! A social hour was enjoyed and re-
Ifreshments were served after the pro
! gram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

Dame Fashion has just brought interesting things
"a te way 81 millinery One Is the trench helmet"
left The bat veil ard piece piece and Il made ~ ba
SIX STITCHED IN silver with mole skin
development
with trimming consisting Of felt foliage This ntra
pastel SHADES and extremely effective newest wells sbn
at the rg gets the the huge spo
hGxagon mesh = ~ - 80 Ao".4-4oa u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
Household Hints

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST
Baked Bananas
Oatmeal Top Milk
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Cottage Cheese with Paprika
Rye Bread Honey Goohles
Baked Apples Tea
DINNER
Roast Loin Of Beef
Baked Potatoes
Boiled Rice Squash
Pearl Salad waters
Half Cups Coffee
Fruit Cheese.
= One pound each OF raisins. figs,
dates. currants. blanched almonds !;
two pounds walnuts.
Grind fine. mix WELL compress
tightly and let stand TWO or three days.
Then cut into squares and roll in pow
dered sugar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
G. W. b. NJ. With Mrs. Parker.

me November meeting Of the Chris
t1an Woman's Board Of Missions of the
Memorial Christian church was held
yesterday afternoon in the home OF
Mrs. A. NJ. Parker. 1892 Second ave
nue., when the regular business was
transacted and the usual devotional
program was carried out. Refresh
ments were served in the course of the
afternoon ami the society was Invited
10 meet for the next session with Mrs.
\. T. Willhste, ZIG Thirteenth street.
camp Fire Girls Entertainment.
The Camp Fire girls Of the Third
PRESBYTERIAN church gave a very sue
cessfui entertainment last evening at
the Sears school, when the following
program was carried out.
Song, America Audience.
Wahelo-camn Fire girls
Indian Girl--Camp. Fire girls.
Explanation of Letters.
song-Faye Potts and Margaret
Banmann,
Talk Miss Mcmillan.
Song. The Star Spangled Banner.
Song Hazel Crouch,
refreshments were served at tha
close OF the program and the pirls
realized $40 as a result Of the AFFAIR
the money to apply on the debt of The
church At Twelfth street and Forty
second avenue.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-08-16
Senator Bankhead of Alabama Also Aboses the Constitution to
make the World Safe for Democracy"

Senate that the Coal Trust Magnates had
financed street parades, brass-bands, flag
demonstrations, and so forth, in favor of Pre-
pareCness, and had bought up lot of news
paper space, on the same patriotic line; but
a deicacy, which cannot be too highly apprc-
ciated, prevented Vardaman from including
Senators and Representatives among the
financial investments made by those patriotic
War Trusts, who want the war to go on.
The Senate had under discussion the most
preposterous bill ever presented for accept
ance outside CT lunatic asylum, the same
being the Hoover Dictatorship of FOOD,
feed and fuel"
With no thought whatever of the Ala
bama interests Of the Steel and Coal Trusts,
Senator Banlzhead said:
'Mr. President, the Senate has devoted
many days to discussion of this bill, which
seeks to vest executive authority in the hands
Of the President to regulate and control the
food, feed, and fuel resources ef the nation,
to the end that they may most economically
serve the necessities of our people during the
period Of the war, and contribute directly in
the most practicable, scientific, and efficient
manner to the success Of our armies, as we'll
as of our allies.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-08-16
Let Us Have Grand, Peaceable Assembly Of the
People, in State Convention!

servitude shall not exist, and that no person
shall be deprived of liberty without due
process Of law.
Inasmuch as an Act Of Congress is not due
process of law, and inasmuch as it requires
three-fou1ths Of the States to change the
Constitution, it is Of the highest Importance.
that the United States Courts be asked to de-
eide Gchether or net the Constitution means
qohat 1t Says; and whether or not Congress is
bound to respect the Supreme Law, aohich er-
acts the oath of allegiance from the President
and from Congress, AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT
TO THEIR BECOMING PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
Is Congress bound by its oath?
(3) It is the natural birthright of every
citizen to 8tdy IN his 0lcn c0ant1y until he
consents to leave it.
The most absolute and tyrannical Kings
that ever ruled over our great white race in
the Old World, never disputed this natural
birthright.
In all the wars of England, from the days
of Alfred the Great, down to the year 1917,
never a citizen was forced cut Of the realm,
save as punishment for crime, after indict-
ment, trial by jury, and conviction by the
unanimous verdict of the Twelve