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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Local Girl Wins Success.

The many friends of Mrs. Bessie
Olshausen McQuade, formerly of Dav-
export, who will be remembered as the
possessor OF very pretty soprano
voice, and also as a very popular and
graceful dancer. will be interested to
hear she has made quite success in
concert and opera since leaving her old
home
Miss Olshausen-afte leaving DAY.
enport-following a recital a few years
since-went abroad and met with such
success in Paris and London she was
engaged for a tour Of Australia, New
Zealand and Tasmania. A Partisan
manager also tried 10 engage her for
an European tour to include Russia
and Turkey.
The Australian trip was great sue
cess. The late J. c. Williamson
big theatrical manager in Australia at
that time-liked Miss 0lshausen's
voice so we'll he engaged her to play
in the Merry widow
She later became prima donna Of the
Royal Comic Opera company, in which
she played several interesting roles.
On the termination or hef contract
Miss Olshausen was married to Cap
tain McQuade Of the second infantry
I regiment Of Australian military forces
/ Captain and Mrs McQuade came to
America on their honeymoon and have
| been here ever since Mrs McQuade
is now in Minneapolis for few
months. She expects to go to New
York in a short time for concert and
opera work,
II is hoped Mrs McQuade may de-
eide TO visit the tri-cities as her old
/ friends would be interested in meeting
and hearing her sing again.
Mrs McQuade is a granddaughter o,
the late DR.. Olsbausen Of Davenport
and a niece of DR. {. 0. Bernhard
Of Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Demonstrates War Breads.

At meeting OF the home economics
and pure food department of the Rock
Island Woman's club, held yesterday
afternoon at 3 In the Masonic temple
dining room. Miss Eleanor Cleaveiand
gave an interesting talk on war breads
and suggested as substitutes for white
-four, corn, rye, barley, rice and whole
wheat. Miss Cleayeland last year took
special course In domestic science
at the Columbia university in New
York City and is we'll qualified to
speak on the subject assigned her.
The breads were divided into two
classes; those made with sponge set
with white -four and mixed with a
portion of the substitute or entirely
OF it. Two delicious breads were dem
onstrated in this class. A graham
bread. sponge Of which was set with
white -four and mixed entirely with
graham flour. and an oatmeal bread
one cup of oatmeal to each loaf of
bread Oatmeal to be sealded and
cooled and added to sponge before
mixing in white -four, thus lessening
the amount Of flour necessary to stiff
fen the bread.
Those coming under the second
class were the hot breads. Miss
Cleayeland gave three demonstrations
in this class. These were most delie-
ious. The recipes are as follows:
Spoon Bread~One cupful sweet
milk scalded into which stir one-half
cupful Cornmeai. Let cool, then mix
in one egg, yolk and white beaten
separately, One-half teaspoonful salt
one teaspoonful baking powder Put
in creased heated pan and bake 20
minutes.
Corn Bread-0ne cupful sweet milk.
one-half cupful shortening, Two eggs,
one tablespoonful sugar, oue-half tea
spoonful salt, one cupful -four, two
| cupfuls cornmeal. three teaspoonfuls
baking powder
/ Rye Mufins-OBe teaspoouful but
/ ter, one egg, one cupful sweet milk
two Cupfuls rye -four, two teaspoon
/ fuls baking powder, one-half teaspoon
! fui salt. one tablespoonful sugar.
/ Mrs. c. L. Thompson. chairman OF
/ the department, gave a demonstration
Of an excellent rye bread, the recipe
/ for which is as follows; Two and
! One-half cupfuls water. one cake com
pressed yeast, dissolved in half cup
water. one teaspoonful salt, two tea
spOOnfuls sugar, one level tablespoon,
ful lard, one teaspoonful caraway seed
-four to make dough possible to knead
let rise twice its bulk. put in tvs
medium sized bake tins. let rise onf
hour and bake one hour.
Miss CIeaveland and Mrs. Thompson
illustrated in their demonstration,
that the war breads are as delicious
and appetizing as white breads ans
will be found far more healthful.
Three new members were added L
the department and the regular rou
tine Of business was transacted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
.Messiahs Soloist Manuel.

Mrs. Ethel Geistwert Bendict Of
Chicago, soprano; Mrs. Henry Mat
they Of Davenport. alto, Edolf Eng
strom Of Minneapolis, tenor, and War
Skougaard OF the faculty OF Augustana
college as bass, are the soloists an
nounced to assist in the rendition Of
The Messiah at Augustana gymna-
stun Friday evening, Dec. IA, ia what
promises to be worthy opening Of
the Christmas season. A chorus OF
$50 voices is rehearsing under the di-
rection of J Victor BergQuist and the
college orchestra will assist playing
the score
The rendition Of THE Messiah is
an annual event at the college and
the chorus is composed of voices from
the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Society Plans Play.

At business meeting Of the Young
Peoples society, senior branch of I'm
manuels Lutheran church. held last
evening in the church basement plans
were made to present a play. The
Little Politician. Jan. 30 and 81. R.
NJ Flick gave a report Of the exeeu-
tive board meeting of the Walther
league, held recently in Chicago.
Plans were also made to hold a New
Years eve party and it was also de-
cided TO send Christmas boxes to each
OF the nine young men from the church
who have been called to the colors.
The boys were given THANKSGIVING
boxes and the society last evening re-
ceived a vote of thanks from them for
the good things which they contained.
There were also five letters from indf-
yiduals, expressing their thanks and
telling how much they enjoyed the
boxes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Woman,s Home Mission Society.

Forty members of the Woman's
Home Missionary society of the First
Methodist church met last evening for
the monthly session in the home OF
Miss Nora Witherspoon. 1918 Thir-
tieth street Encouraging reports
were received from various officers Of
the society and an appreciatiye letter
was read from a frontier minister. to
whom had been sent a box of supplies,
expressing his sincere thanks for all
the things that the box contained.
The society voted TO dispense for the
next few months with the serving of
refreshments. The program of the
evening was in charge of Miss Nora
Frick and consisted of victrola music.
readings by various members of the
society on the general theme, "a Call
TO the Colors.' The program proved
of considerable interest, and at its
close, during a time of sociabilitv. the
hostess served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Lincoln Association Hears Program.

A large number of the patrons and
friends of the Lincoln School Parent
Teacher association were present yes
terday for the monthly session held
in the school building. Mrs. E. C..
Fisher read a paper on "Children's
Reading" Miss Mile Beck sang. the
school orchestra gave selections, and
the pupils of Miss McCarthys room
gave song, making a good program
A social hour was held at the conclu-
sion Of the session and the patrons
had opportunity to see the Red Cross
work the children at the school are
doing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Entertalns Octa Hang CInh.

Miss Edna Lunderholm was hostess
yesterday evening to the members OF
the Octa kang club. entertaining in
the home of her aunt. Mrs. o. V.
Holmgrain. at GIL Forty-fourth street.
The president presided at a short bus
mess session and the evening was
happily spent. the hostess serving de-
licious refreshments before its close.
The club will be entertained by Miss
Margaret Framing at 1911 Thirty
eighth street Tuesday. Dec Is. and
the affair will be Christmas party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Bethany Society Names Onieers.

Officers for the coming year were
selected by the Bethany Sewing circle
yesterday, meeting in the home. The
following were named:
President-Mrs. Fred Kann.
Vice president-Alrs. E. e. Lamp
Secretary Mrs G w Reddig.
Treasurer Mrs. John Kimbel
Chairman purchasing committee
Mrs John Kimbel.
Chairman refreshments committee -
Mrs. Fred Reddig
The ladies spent the afternoon fol-
lowing business in sewing at garments
for the children at the home also
completed one guilt and began the
quilting of another. The refreshments
committee served light lunch afte,
work was laid aside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Y. W. E.. 4. Bible Glass Moves TO Y.
II 4

The bible class Of the Young Won
ms Christian association has become
90 large 10 be accommodated AZ the
rooms Of the association and is ac-
cepting the very kind offer Of the
Young Mems Christian association TO
meet there
On account Of other meetings sched-
uled at the Y. NJ G. A. il will be nee
cssary to change the time of the meet
ing of the class from Tuesday TO
Thursday evening at 7:45.
Rev J C. Granger is the popular
leader of the class His knowledge
and experience as a bible teacher is
greatly appreciated by the class His
Illuminating Interpretation Of old tes-
lament history leads to expressions
like the following: II understand Il
AS never did before This lession
is an inspiration to me-
The subject Of the study is The
Bible as Book and the lessons have
begun with the Pentateuch
This class is open to men as we'll
as to women and in the larger quar-
tiers it will be possible for many more
TO enter the class who have been I'M
able TO do SO before The only re-
Qurement for entrance is your bible.
a notebook and pencil" so no one Is
debarred.
The Young Mems Christian associ-
alton is to be congratulated upon its
splendid bible class. Miss Aliyida
Young has been elected president of
the class and Miss Minnie Tittering
ton is the class secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Unnamed Sewing Circle.

Mrs. Jake Imhoff was hostess to the
Ladies Sewing circle of Immanuels
Lutheran church, entertaining yester-
day afternoon in her home. S29 Twelfth
avenue The ladies worked at arti-
cles for their annual bazaar to be held
next Wednesday at the church and
finished a large number OF things
Light refreshments were served in the
course of the afternoon The next
meeting of the circle will be with Mrs.
Caroline Lutz, 1920 Twelfth avenue,
Dec 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
NOrkers' lIass Meeting.

The workers class of the First Ban
fist Sunday school held d well at
tended meeting yesterday afternoon in
the home OF Mrs. George Saunders.
10l2 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES street.
when Mrs. j. C. Granger instructed
in the study Of the bible. Plans were
made to give out Christmas baskets
and the business of the class were
disposed Of, Refreshments were
served by the hostess and the class
was invited to meet for the January
session in the home of Mrs. William
Ullemeyer on Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Musical Club Christmas Program.

One OF the best programs OF the
wear was presented by the Rock Is
land Musical club yesterday afternoon
In the chapel Of Augustana college
wnen Christmas music was rendered.
Assisting the members Of the club on
the program were Mrs r. Il. Leavens
OF Moline, harp, and Arthur Petersen
Of Davenport, cello. The meeting was
held in the college chapel In order
that the new organ there might be
used by the organists OF the club Miss
Bessie Noftsker and Miss Katherine
Gest. both Of whom with Professor J.
Victor Bergqust Of the conservatory
faculty played solo numbers, Miss
Cest also acting as accOmpanist. Mrs.
A. u. Huesing, Jr., with Mrs. J. II.
Tuckis at the piano, sang group OF
three Christmas songs by Cornelius.
"Christmas Tree" Shepherd" and
Christ the Friend Of Children and
another selection. adore and Be Still"
by Gounod. which was sung with organ
accompaniment by Miss Gest harp ac-
compartment by Mrs. Leavens. and
violin obligato by Miss Hulda Peter
son, making a very beautiful and well
rendered number, Miss Rosabel Stew
art sang two numbers with organ &C.
compartment by Miss Gest. Three
HOLY Kings by Gliere and 'Oh, Lit
tie Town OF Bethlehem by Mcdowell,
which were very we'll given. Per
hans the most interesting number on
the program was Christmas Chimes
played from manuscript, the work Of
Otis, for many years choir master OF
the First Presbyterian church of Chi
cago. Miss Gest was at the organ,
aud assisting her were Mrs Leavens,
harp; Mrs. V L. Frykman. violin :
Arthur Petersen, cello, and Miss Cath
crime Heimbeck, bells The work is
highly descriptive of the Christmas
season and the various instruments
combined to produce a composition OF
considerable merit. Il was well play
cd and proved a thoroughly enjoya-
hle number. Miss Noftsker's num-
bors we're: Noel Normandie.' by
Gaul and Shepherds in the Geld
by Mailing. both OF which were ex-
cellenuy given. Miss Gest's solo mum.
hers were Bethlehem by Mailing
and christmas Pastoral by Rogers
and we're also splendidly rendered
Professor Bergquist played three
short Gricg selections: "Elegiac Mel
ody." "Elegie" and "Aase's Death.
which served we'll 20 show the posi-
blitles of the organ. Miss Iva G.
Pearce gave three excellent readings
the first the Christmas story from the
bible. the second. "The Battle Hymn
of the Republic by Julia Ward
Howe, and THE Road TO France, by
Henderson. the later composition win
ming a prize as best war poem of The
times The new organ in the college
chapel is considered the best instru
mcnt in this section Of the country
and local organists are delighted will
its splendid mechanism and the ricl
quality of its tone
The club president Mrs J. r
Tuckis. announced the Communit,
Sing which is to be held at Augustant
gymnasium next Sunday afternoon
and urged members to attend and par
ticipate in the program advised by tn,
National Council Of Defense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Clear $50 at Forward Sale.

The Forward society Of Grace Luth
eran church conducted a successful
Christmas sale yesterday In the church
social rooms from which $50 was re-
allied. There were booths at which
were sold splendid line of fancy ar
ticles, aprons, etc, the parcel post
booth, where articles were done an as
Christmas packages. was well patron
lied, and throughout the afternoon
and evening refreshments were serv-
ed. Large numbers of people we're
present throughout the time of the
sS'ss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05

Miss Alice Plambeck, whose mar
rage to Andrew Baird Dunsmore of
Dubois Pa. is to be solemnized Sat
urday evening. was honoree at a pre-
nuptial party given Monday noon by
Mrs o. r. Anderson in Moline. The
affair was a pink tea and guests num-
bered "a young friends of the bride
io-be. Knitting was popular among
the girls, as they visited. Pink roses
were used in abundance in decorating
the pretty rooms while the tea table
was lovely 10 look at, pink prevailing
IN decoration as well as the menu.
Mrs. John Samuels and Mrs. Ross
Gould assisted the hostess
Miss Plambeck is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry William Plam-
beck of 2602 Sixth avenue. Moline. She
is graduate of the Moline high
school and Lake Forest college She
is a member OF Sigma Tau sorority OF
that school, as we'll as many clubs.
Mr.. Dunsmore is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Vaudeville Dunsmore of
Clermont, Pa, He attended the Penn
sylvania State college and Lake For
est college. and is a member OF Phi
Sigma Kappa fraternity.
Miss Plambeck has chosen Mrs.
Arno Tremann of Rock Island and
Mrs. f. l.. Armstrong of Chicago as
her matrons of honor, while Willis
Rowland Dunsmore OF Proctor, VT.
will be the best man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05

AS people grow in years they become
wiser judges OF character. When ves
mother does not like boy YOU shonls
Inspect her opinion-especially slnca
you are so young.
81 II TIE boy had wanted 10 MAJ,
You very much he would certsjnl,
have done so.
(4 1t is all right either way. T,
shake hands is little more cordial
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I seem ia
have the most trouble Of any wonas
who ever lived. My husband is =
drunkard and he does not bring ma
home enough money to keep me in
clothes and to keep the house goins
and both ends meet He makes
good wage, but he spends so much nm
DRINK that there is little left. have
three small children, but the Youngest
is Z and they are at school most of
the day. Can't you suggest something
can do TO make the home HAMMER
and to help make both ends meetq
TROUBLED.
II seems to me that you are facing
the situation that so many women
have to face nowadays. and you must
be brave and not become discouraged
Why don't you try to secure a posi-
ton working somewhere? Perbans
you could get work for part OF tina
day. or get mending and such work
that You could take home with you,
II you have friends who are employed
or who employ women, why not ask
them if they know Of work TO do. In
these times of war and enforced econ
omy, many women feel that thew can
make themselves useful. Wives of en-.
listed men have to work and many
others who never worked before.
Working for a living is no disgrace.
and you will be happier when YOU
feel yourself partly seIf-supporting al
least. and you will be well paid for
the work you do.
Dear Mrs. Thompson; Does a girl
z years old engaged to a bashfaI
young man % have to have her parents
consent to marry?
These parents can't get over the fact
that she isn't a kid although she works
and is very old in her ideas. She loves
this man and I advise her to obey the
bible and Leave her fathers home
and cling to her husband"
He does not satisfy her family be-
cause he is poor. She is well up in
. society-not III high society, but pop
ular. She is willing to leave all this
for him. because she loves him so.
Would not she be justified in marrying
him and follow her own conscience
and mind? BABY PEGGY.
It would be very unwise for q girl
Of II to marry young man only one
year her senior who is not flnaneially
able to give her the comforts she is
used to. He is too young to assume
! the responsibilities of marriage and
should not be burdened with a family
until he Is at least 25.
The bible phrase does not apply to
! this girls case, because the boy is not
! her husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
SOCIAL EVENTS

in a dress of dark crepe de CHEN
trimmed In gold and she wore a cor
sage bouquet Of roses. A wedding
dinner was served on Thanksgiving
day at the home Of the groom's par
ents. Mr.. Percy is salesman for the
Walk-0yer shoe company Of Daven-
port. Mr.. and Mrs. Percy are regid-
ing at 800 Twenty-second street,
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
PercN.ROller.

Announcement is made of the mar
rlage Of Miss Lucille Roller, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Charles Bell of Alliance,
Neb., foremrly Of Davenport, to Frank
r. Percy OF Rock Island, son of Mr..
and Mrs. v. J. Percy, 90S Twenty-sec-
ond street The wedding was an
event of Wednesday evening. Nov. 2S,
performed at the parsonage OF the
First Christian church. Moline. Rev.
o. l. Bennett officiating. The bride
was attended by Miss Edna Lund-
berg Of Rock Island as maid Of honor
and Harold c. Percy attended his
brother 40 best man. The bride was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Ar,id SamneIson in Rental.

Arvi1 Samuelson, head of the piano
school in Augustana conservatory, will
present a program of piano numbers
in the college chapel Friday afternoon
at o'clock, He has made up his pro-
gram of works from Scandinavian
composers and is as follows.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-11
LARGE PULP MILL MAY BE ERECTED
 DOWN AT KETCHIKAN

kETCHlKAN, April 6.-With the return from the south of Mr. J. Daly, of the Ketchikan Power Com pany yesterday, comes the news that will be of interest to all the people of Ketchikan and the Territory ir general, says the Progressive Miner
 For several years MT. Daily has been planning for the construction of a pulp mill on the site of the pres ent saw mill but it was not until lately that satisfactory arrangement was made with the Department oi the Interior to obtain the necessary permit for timber suitable for the purpose. All obstacles, however, have been removed, and only organiza tion and the financing of the project remains to be done. This Mir Daly says, is a progressing satisfactorily and in a short time he hopes fol successful termination of the pro ject and a pulp mill will be an ac tual fact for Ketchikan.
 l With MT Daily, as associates of men of wealth and experience. One MT. Mdnley, builder or the LOWell River mill at Everett, Washington is interested and heartily in accord with MT. Daly's project. MT Nancy is an engineer and made a trip tC l Alaska several years ago, found ar ideal country for pulp mill, and has been constantly at work to what appeared a dream in those days, a success today.
 The company has already secured the water rights of both Shrimp and | Bailey bays, where sawmills will be established and the paper mill proper will be on the site of the present i sawmill. MT. Daily is highly pleased at the result of his strenuous efforts { of several years duration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-11
ANNUAL EXHIBIT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO
 START ON THURSDh

Final arrangements for the third annual exhibit of the Juneau pub lie schools have been practically completed. The gymnasium of the Arctic Brotherhood hall is now be- ing arranged to receive the display work which has been prepared by each of the grades in the school. The exhibit room will be open to the public on Thursday and Fri day evenings from eight to ten and on Friday afternoon between the hours of three and five. Especial attention is called to the fact that the display will be open to the pub lie on Friday afternoon instead of on Thursday afternoon as was pre- viously announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-11
SANE AND AMERICAN

Eminenty sane and American in tone is an edi America Prepares and Must Prepare"
 "It is possible that within few days there may be a state of between America and Germany" the editorial declares Possibly the two to actual war; probably, taking everything into sideration, it will not to this. The government is preparing. And that is right Every good Ameri. should and support it in this. America must prepare; must prepare itself for every contin gency.'
 It finds that the beginning of the present acute estrangement" Germany's refusal state it's terms of peace as1President Wilson asked Allies did. That ended the peace intervention hopes of the administration Then followed a of the submarine declaration the Zimmerman let. ter with it's evidences and ntrgues and plots in Lat in America and finally the sinking of three American ships, two of which in ballast.
 Germany appears to want war the editorial goes say "and it is plainly evident how this could have been avoided had not Germany persisted in it's policy of the few months" Nevertheless the hope is expressed that may be avoided-that the ad mnistration may manage to hold itself in long enough to keep out of particularly in view of the evidences that the great struggle already in its death throes
 The Americanism that appears in this editorial represents. persuaded the real sentiment of German Americans everywhere, in spite of the ten dncy of few misguided and woud-be inerpre ters to speak at times in quite another tone.