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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
Party On Birthday Anniversary.

Miss Agnes Won Postel was a
charming hostess last evening when
she entertained company of 20 young
people in honor Of her nth birthday
anniversary, inviting them to her
home, l104 Thirteenth avenue. The
house was decorated in autumn and
Halloween novelties and the rooms
were attractive and pretty. The even
ing passed quickly with games, dane
ing and music and the hostess served
a delicious luncheon. Attending the
party were: Rosilla Hays. Frieda Lutz
Gladys Montgomery. Frances Bishop
Irene Miller. Edna Griffon, Lora Mog,
Ter, Mable Kruger, Agnes Won Postel
Howard Nessiler, Vernon Tomiinson
Raymond Lohse, Vernon Ayers. Pan
vogt. Robert Beck. Varl Barth, Spen
Ger Anderson. Fritz McCaw. George
Bedford. The hostess received a mum
Der OF nice gifts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
InWA TEACHERS LOYAL.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. Members
Of the Iowa state teachers associa-
ton, which closed its annual conven-
ton here today, placed their separate
support behind the movement in the
war against German imperialism.
Resolutions were passed last night
pledging the teachers to work for CO.
operation in communities, food con-
servation. eradication of German
ism, greater study of democracy in
schools, prevention OF premature de-
mands for peace and ordered $500
Of the associations permanent funds
subscribed TO Liberty bonds,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
PnrlE on Rlrthda,.

Mrs Allan Taylor entertained 25 la
dies Yesterday afternoon at her home,
1928 Eleventh street Rock Island, in
honor OF her birthday anniversary.
Games of 500 were played at five ta-
bles and the first and second prizes
were won by Mrs Frank Kelley and
Mrs. Arthur Jasper of Moline, Mrs.
icurv Lebbert of Moline won the all
rut favor and Mrs Henry Ehmpke, Jr-
aud Mrs. L. b, McNitt were winners OF
the consolation prizes After the
games the hostess served a three
course dinner. using cut flowers to
trim her table aud the living and din
ing rooms She received many pretty
gifts including q purse of money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

Az meeting OF the Ladies Aid so
ciety Of Grace Lutheran church held
yesterday afternoon in the home Of
Mra. Robot Anderson, 1928 Seven
teenth avenue. the committee in
charge of the annual church supper
served recently. reported that $50 had
been cleared. From the sale Of candy
and dues yesterday the total proceeds
were SlT87S. The regular routine of
business was transacted and the hos
tess served her guests with refresh
mcnts The December meeting viii be
with Mrs. II. L. Becker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

The local committee and others IN
sterested III securing the head office of
the NJ " A. at Rock Island propose
to take steps this week such as will
put them in position to present Rock
Islands claim properly before the
head camp at Omaha Nov. Is.
Nov. 2-The residence of Bert Rem
ley, SIT First avenue. was badly dam
aged by fire, which started from an un-
known origin at o'clock this morn
ing.
Nov. 3-The distressing news was
| received today by the family tina.
George Toliver. son of Thornton Toll
yer, eolored, residing at 2513 Moline
avenue, had been killed at Omaha.
AT the residence of John Weiss. 1915
Fifth avenue, yesterday afternoon oc.
Cured the wedding of John Christensen
OF this city TO Miss Lille Volk of Cable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
The Table.

Inc iaDie.
Near Possum-The cheaper cuts Of
good fresh pork may be used for this
Savory dish Run two pounds OF pork
with a little fat through the meat
grinder and add two-thirds Of a tea
spoonful each of minced parsley, on
ion, sage, black pepper and grated
nutmeg. Soften two cupfuls OF bread
crumbs by covering them with equal
parts of hot milk and water. then
squeeze them dry, add to the meat and
mix we'll. adding one lightly beaten
/ egg and one teaspoonful of salt. Shape
! the mixture in loaf form. lay in a
/ creased baking pan and bake in hot
oven for half an hour Basic occas-
sionally with little hot water or soup
stock At the end of the half hour lay
around the meat parboiled sweet po-
tatOes and bake for three-quarters Of
an hour longer, or until both meat and
potatoes are well Drowned
Potato Biscuit-This gives a delici-
Gus hot breakfast bread and at the
same time saves the wheat -four. Put
two freshly cooked pseled potatoes
through the ricer and add half cup
full OF milk, one scant teaspoonful oil
salt and two tahlespoonfuls of melted
oleomargarine Beat until very light
and when slightly cooled add equa
parts of wheat -four and cornstareh
mixed with two teaspoonfuis OF bak
ing power TO form a soft dough. Han
die as little as possible, roll out quick
ly and bake on warmed griddle
. lightly brushed over with oleomar
garine.
. Mock Scrapple - Prepare an ordi
! nary corn meal mush, one quart guam
: tity, having it rather thick Cook i
" the upper part of a double boiler, an
= just before removing from the fire sti
:, in half a teaspoonful of beef extract q
? two bouiilon cubes Have in read
i ness four slices of boiled bacon tina
have been finely chopped and half
:. cupfui of nut meats that have bee
- passed through the meat grinder (us
the nut knife); add these also to ii
mush and pour into square moul
set in q cold place to chill, and whe
), firm unmould, slice and fry. This
one of the best meat substitutes an
g forms a particularly tempting and nj
- tritious relish for breakfast.
Mixed Salad With Irish Salad ORES
9 ing-The yolk of one hardboiled eg
4 pounded to a paste with one-half te
\, spoon OF salt, one-quarter teaspoC
n white pepper. quarter teaspoon mu
tard and one teaspoon powders
sugar; add two tablespoons viii
wine vinegar and four or FIVE tabI
no spoons olive oil. Just before using al
two tablespoons cream or top mil
of Shred lettuce and put in bowl; al
~ three or four tomatoes cut in smf
~ pieces or sliced; one onion chopp
=, and white OF egg. cut in rings Ma
p mate with salad dressing snort til
~ before using.
40 Soft Ginger Cake Take a cup, !
~ two-third full of cooking molass,
." then put in light brown sugar to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
HEALTH OF LAB0R

New YORK, Nov. "a plan to IN
crease New York City's supply of
available labor through preventing.
by early attention to ailments affect
ing efficiency, the loss to Industry of
workers on account of Illness. was an
nounced here today by the committee
on industry and employment Of the
mayors committee on national de-
Tense Particular attention to tuber-
culosis is a feature of the plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

Plans Tor the annual bazar to be
held on Dec. Z occupied the time OF the
Ladies Aid society OF the First Meth
odist church at the meeting held yes
terday afternoon in the church social
rooms Each woman OF the church is
expected 10 bring an apron or other ar
ticle OF that value as her part Of the
sale A supper Will be served in con-
nectiou with the bazaar and the sale Of
Japanese goods win be featured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
ACTRESS BECOMES MN

Paris, Nov. 3.-Madamoselle Eve La
valliere, for years one Of the familiar
figures of Partisan life and long a ia
vorite at the Theatre des Varieties
has left the stage to take the veil
She has sold all the luxurious fur
nishings of her apartment. divided her
dresses, furs and jewels among her
friends, and in a day or two will en-.
ter the Order of Carmelites.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
Menu Hint for Wheatless Day.

BREAkFAST.
Sliced Oranges and Bananas
Planned Rice Cakes with Ptmentos,
Buttered Brown Bread Toast
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Fish Salad
Brown Bread Sandwiches
Warm Gingerbread
DINNER.
Brown Bread
Tomato BouiIlon without meat.
Braised Beef Horseradlsh SAUCE
Drowned Potatoes. Strong Beans.
Grape Juice Sherbert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
Central LadIes, Rible Class.

The Ladies Bible Glass of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church met in reg
ular business session yesterday after
noon as guests of Mrs. L. A. Sewers,
1919 Fourteenth street. After the bus
mess session and during the social ses-
sion the hostess served refreshments.
Eighteen OF the members were present
The next regular meeting, Dec. 7, will
be with Mrs. c. p. Seeburger, 1901
Fourteenth and one-half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
Mrs. Blood Hostess Party.

Mrs A NJ, Blood in her home, 909
Twenty-third street entertained a
party of friends yesterday at games of
bridge, having as guests a number OF
ladies from Orion aiesdames T. W.
South, H. V. Conover, w W Minor, j.
E. Gustafson, F. G. Andreen, E. r.
Manguason, Z. C. Love. E. A. Tamme
and Miss Dora Tomlinson. A three
course lunch was served at the close
of the card games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
Value Of Baking Soda.

How many housekeepers know the
value of common baking soda !!
Mixed with olive oil to paste Il
proves a valuable remedy for scalds
or burns. If used with weakened vine
gar it relieves gas ON the stomach, Add
one-half teaspoenful to a cup of hot
water and take for indigestion or
cramps in the stomach. Dampen vita
water to form a paste to clean jew
elry. Mix with equal parts of salt to
clean the teeth. It is excellent for re-
moving blood stains when dissolved
in lukewarm water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
SauLenuk Girls Plan SociabIe.

Members OF the Saukeuuk Camp
Fire girls we're entertained yesterday
evening in the home Of Miss Wilma
Curtis. 93l Nineteenth street, when
they planned for a sociable TO be held
IN the near future. the proceeds TO be
used in procuring Thanksgiving bas-
kcts for the poor of the city. The
evening was spent with Red Cross
knitting. the young women busiiy
working al sweaters for the soldiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
= From The Argus Files of 1892 :

Oct 2S-The new doubled arreled
postcards are now exposed for sale and
are beginning to attract attention.
though it remains to be seen if they
will be adopted into general favor.
During the wind this afternoon the
Cleveland and Stevenson flag in front
Of The Argus Office was caught by a
gust of wind and torn off.
Oct. 29-Dr. Patrick Gregg, the pio-
neer physician and patriarch, died last
evening at o'clock at his home on
Eighth avenue, near Twenty-fourth
street.
The funeral of the late William E
Woodward took place from Trinity
Episcopal church yesterday.
Oct 3l-The Rock Island dairymen'
combine will tomorrow morning adj
vance the price of milk to Ga cent.
per quart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
Hard Times PARTY.

The young people OF the South Park
Presbyterian church cujoyed a merry
hard times party last evening in the
cau~ch company of about seventy
five attending The Young folks came
ia costumes suggestive Of hard times,
they played games. had music and
were served with refreshments. COM
pleting q delightful evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

Mrs, John Behn was hostess to the
Nj. V. club. entertaining yesterday aft
ernoon in her home, 734 Third street.
Games OF 500 were played and the
prizes were given to Mrs. Henry
Borel and Mrs Peter Lafrenz Lunch
was served at the close Of the games
and the club was invited to meet in
two weeks with Mrs. Louisa Behn,
$40 FourteFDth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
Social Announcements.

The Ladies Aid society of the Rock
Island County Humane society will
hold an at-day work session Monday
in the home Of Mrs, B. Rachman, 424
Twelfth street. Members are asked to
be present as there is much work to
be accomplished
Rock Island association, No. 3, Lady
Militants, will initiate a class of can
didates in Davenport, Monday evening
at the Odd Fellows hall and good
attendance Of members is desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

Barbara Fr.e.chie TENT. Daughters or
Veterans. mot n regular session last
evening GO Memorial hal! in the colrl
house when they were addressed Nv
Mrs IS. n Anderson on Che subject OF
registration of women and in the IN
tcrest Of The womcus committee of the
national council of dotense. giving a
clear explanation of the purpose of the
committee Comrade W T. Nicholson
og Quincy Ill., was given the
honor OF tho order and made an hon
orarv life member The tent discussed
informally lhc proposition of holding
n bagar ln the near future. but made mo
further definite plans The meeting
closed with a Gag drill participated I'D
bv the members of the tent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

Hannah CaldWeII Chapter. Daugh-
ters of the American Revelation of
Davenport, will place tablet made
from metal from the battIeship Maine,
on the walls of the Davenport high
school and has invited Fort Armstrong
chapter d. a. r. of Rock Island, to be
present at the exercises which will
take place Thursday afternoon, Nov 8,
at 2:30 o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
ITAI)T ono
HOME
ppeBIlIMS|
MIS- sLtzAB1rH Tuefapsao

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Ny little girit
is just finishing high school this year /
and she is going with the boys at the |
school a great deal. She wants party
dresses and gowns for the high schools
dances and all sorts of things that /
never had when | was young. ] didn't
have the advantage of much educa-
ton and ! don't know whether | am
doing right in getting these things for
her, or whether they are leading her TO
her downfall Do you think l am a
wise mother or am just a fool TO give
her everything? A. D, S.
II you can afford the nice dresses
and things, it is all right for you 10
give your daughter the advantages that
you yourself did not have. When a
! girl is finishing school she naturally
! begins to go out among the young
/ people more and she likes to have nice
/ clothes and be dressed we'll II you
are careful and watch to see what sort
/ OF boys she goes with and where she
goes and how late she stays. the good
| clothes alone will not bring her down.
| fail Now is the age when you ought
to talk 10 her and inform her of the
more serious things Of life. Even
though you never had nice things when
you were young. it must give you some
satisfaction to think you can get them
for your daughter.
Dear Mrs Thompson A girl told me
what some of her friends were doing
the other day and it seemed SO good
and patriotic that | thought | would
tell you so you could recommend theil
= work to your other readers.
When one of the hospital units wa.
, about to leave for camp. this girl!
brother found that eight of the boys
who were going abroad had no parent
T and no families or relatives. and. il
fact. no friends at all in whom the,
= could coufde and tell their trouble
. and experiences. This girl is a teache
l and she got eight of the teachers sh
D knows to form a club. Each one /
: going to write TO one of these boys i
Y the ambulance corps every week o
two and send him some little Sresen
4 or remembrance II will make tn
r boys lives more cheerful in camp an
+ will give them something to think {
d and cheer up their hearts, Don't yo
think that these girls are very pa
y riotic?
$ CONSTANT READER.
d Yes, I do. Ii certainly will be yer
; gratifying for these boys to get ma
: and presents from home once in
:, while 1t is said that when the so
= diers are in the trenches there is not
-. - ing they appreciate so much as VOL
~ from home. ] think it would be we
:, for others Of our idle girls as We
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

Don't throw away those small pieces
Of soap. Put them all in Mason jar,
add hot water and place it near your
sink. You will always have on hand
good fluid soad for washing dishes,
etc
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
SWEDEN RESENTFUL
over SHIPS LOST

Stockholm. May 22.-Growing
popular and oficial resentment
against Germany. due to recent losses
Of Swedish ships by submarines was
Intensified today by announcement
that the steamers Lizzie, Goeta and
Kaell had been captured en- route be-
tween Sweden and Finland. Pre-
sumably the German vessels which
made the captures took the ships
into port. but their disposition was
not related.
Sweden. Norway and Denmark
have recently suffered heavy losses
through U boats. A statement re-
ceived from Denmark semi-oficial
sources detailed resentment there be-
cause Of this campaign and declared
that since the start Of the war $50
Danish ships had been lost through
submarines or mines. with 210 sea-
men lost. OF this 210. two hundred
were said to have perIshed in last
three months-since Inauguration OF
German unrestricted submarine war
fare.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
How ksffrs Smoke.

The natives Of South Africa are In
vcteratc smokers, but some OF them In.
dulgc In the habit In u distinctly queer
fashion. The natives Of Harrlsmlth. In
the Orange River Colony. smoke In the
following novel manner: A pipe" Is
made by thrcstlng two sticks into the
ground 10 AZ 10 meet at an angle; when
they are withdrawn two tunnels are
left behind. A hollow reed is stuck IN
one hole aud the tobacco placed In the
other and lighted. Before beginning
operations the native Ills his mouth
with water. dra wing In the smoke with
Il gurgllng sound and blowing out the
water and smoke through second
reed. II seems n mighty poor way Of
smoking to white man, says writer
In the Wide World Magazine. but the
katiirs are very fond OF 1t.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22

boiled aud then cooled will he sufficient
10 preserve about fifteen dozen eggs. A
stronger solution should be used for
eggs that are To be held six to eight
months or longer.
Stir the water glass and water mix
ture until thoroughly mixed. Use n
stone Jar that has been thoroughly
cleaned. The es:s should also be clean.
cd. Cover the cotton of the Jur with
eggs stood UP ON end. the small end
down, Pack the eggs NJ they viii GOV,
or the bottom. The eggs can all be
packed at one time, one layer upon an
other. or the packing can be done from
time TO time. Pour In the mixture ~
the top layer OF eggs will he covered
fully two inches. A thin coating Of
pnratiln poured over the top OF the wa.
ter glass mixture when the jnr IL Oiled
will prevent evaporation; otherwise the
mixture viii require replacing ns often
a. evaporation makes II necessary.
Store the jar In cool cellar,--New
York Sun.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22

ton and was greatly benefited. i,
also, took the Discovery for kidney,
liver and stomach trouble and received
great benefit. am glad 10 tell others
OF the merits Of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. ID. H. DULL,
b27 s. 9th Street.
Get good blood through the use OF
DR.. pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
and you will have no more weakness.
II is the worlds proved blood purifier
and tonic. It's not secret remedy for
It's ingredients are printed on the wrap.
per. For sale by druggists in liquid
or tablets. Start 10 take il to-day and
before another day has passed the i'm
purities OF the blood will begin to
leave your body through the liver,
kidneys, bowels and skin, and in o
lew days you will know by your
stendier nerves, iirmer step, keener
mind, brighter eyes and clearer skin,
that the bad blood is passing out and
new, rich, pure blond is filling your
arteries. Send DR., Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y,
ten cents for trial package.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
PORTLAND MARKETS

Portland. May 2?,--roday's mar
kct quotations were;
Wheat-~Club. 26S; bluestem. 267,
0ats---No. I white feed. 5000
Barley--F'ced. $500.
Hogs--.i}est live. 1900 a. 1925.
Prime steers. 1850 n 1913;
fancy cows. 900 a. $50; Oest calves
1880 " 1910.
Spring lambs. 1900 a 1880,
Butter--City creamery. 80, coun-
try. 80.
Butterfat--Unchanged,
Eggs Selected local extras, 80 q
3SM.
Hens. II; broilers. II a e2'
geese. IL u ~.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
The Ssrssant's Threat.

Answering for absent comrades dur
Ing roll call is quite usual with sol
diers, Sereeants know themselves to
DO tricked In this fashion very often.
but as detection Of the culprits is al.
most impossible they have to content
themselves with the use Of little
threatening language toward their men.
It was an Irish sergeant who recently
delivered himself AZ follows when
about to call the roll In a Dublin bar
racks:
Now. mind 20, II l ketch any Of ye
sayin yer here when yer not here yex'll
90 over there" pointing to the guard,
room. Atlanta Journal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
MILK As A FABRIC.
Chemistry cha Convert I, Into Many
Useful Materials.

Ueefui Materinb.
Although any one VIII conccdc that
man cannot live by bread alone. II has
been thought possible TO get along
rather nicely II milk were added to the
diet. Hut II remained for two French
chemists, Francois Lebrcil and iiaoul
pcsgcorac. To conceive nh idea where
by milk may also bc made TO yield n
fabric which may be converted into
clothing aud ornaments.
The vurds Of the milk ARE subjected
to n chemical treatment by means OF
which the mass is converted Into a
plastic substance which mny bc rolled
into sheets resembling cplnloid, from
which buttons aud other articles such
as combs. umbrella handles, bric'a.
brac and even imitation leather may be
made. all Of which are " attractive ap-
pcnrancc and OF excellent wearing
qualities
The milk In nrst robbed of its fat
after which It In warmed with rennct
so M 10 form curds, II Is then par.
boiled aud exposed TO the air and then
is treated with ncctone to give II the
required hardness. Elasticity and trans
parcncy. The product may be made 30
soft that II can be used nv substitute
for silk IN the manufacture OF nnc
underwear. or II may bc mnde solid
enough to serve M goo,l imitation Of
ivory. Popular Science Monthly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22

Paints which dry with n high luster
Or gloss are called enamels. These are
made from sine oxide ground In var
nish, varnlsh Ia produced from fossil
resins such as copal. kaurl, etc. These
resins, which originally flowed from
trees, have been deposited for centuries
IN the earth. They are mined In Africa
aud New Zealand and are found In biz
Jumps. Popular Science Monthly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
Blind Point. In Our M.mery.

II don't remember" is frequent an
swer from the witness box when the
sudden question is put. And It is often
a question such az any man might be
expected to answer offhand. II would
be II very Intelligent jury that would
understand the man who could not
remember where he lunched every
day. Hut there IL probably not n
juryman OH the lists who could not tell
a story Of his own sudden lapse Of
memory-when the name, the date ol
Importance had come under the blind
point of the memory. just M the eye
has that blind point which. as YOU
turn the head and watch the dot on
the paper, misses II and then rcgains
Il. London Chronicle,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22

re m Q dies have
been used in my
fathers family
ever since / can
remember. My
mother took the
Golden Medical
Discovery and
the 'Pleas ant
Penets' and was
cured. Father
took the 'Discov-
cry for torpid
liver and indiges-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
PRESERVING EGGS.

Water Glass VIII Keep Them Fresh Six
Months or Longer.
Eggs ARE much cheaper In the spring
than they are later on In the year, and
spring eggs can easily DO kept over un
Ill the high price season. by putting
them down In water glass. which can
be purchased at drug stores for about
20 cents quart.
A quart OF water glass mixed with
twelve quarts OF water that has been
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-22
GERMAN PAPER PREDICTS
RUSSIA WILL MAKE PEACE

Copenhagen. May 22.--Prediction
that Russia would soon accept a
separate peace with Germany. was
made by the Berlin vossiche Zeitung
editorAliy today. Text OF the ar
ticle received here urges that Ger
many state as clearly as possible her
own peace conditions and offer Rus
sia financial help after the war.