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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
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Dear Mrs. Thompson: Cd | have a
boy friend who is a soldier and /
think very much of him. He said he
would write to me-, He has been gone
since August and have only received
two letters and I have written five to
him. Do you think he does not want
to write to me any more?
f2) One of his boy friends wants to
go with me- Do you think It is right
for me to go with him since~rhe other
does not write?
WORRIED HEART.
% He probably is too busy to
write. | wouldn't feel hurt il ! were
you. Send him card at Christmas
time and if he answers forgive him
for his neglect.
t2l 1t is perfectly all right TO go
with other boys unless you are en-
gagged.
Dear Mrs Thompson: / am a girl
20 years old and | have been going
with young man for several months,
Lately he and | have quarreled when
we have been together and it has
really been my fault because I have
objected to him going with certain
other girl He came to see me last
night and he seemed a little impatient
about my attitude. but he asked me te
go to a moving picture theatre will
him next week. / am afraid that
will lose his friendship because of the
| way have acted. He has been nice
about it, but ! feel change in his at
titude toward me. What shall | do
BETTY
Fear is, the greatest handicap yol
can have. If you are afraidsyou viii
lose a friendship. you very likely will
Your friend will feel your lack o
| confidence.
1t was a mistake TO be disagreeabli
about the other girl, but the fact tina
you were should not cause you Il
worry now. All of us make mistakes
often, but we shouldn't let them both
er us--they are a blessing if we prof
by them.
The boy likes you or he would ~hav'
given you up before now The yer,
fact that he has asked you to go Il
the theatre with him shows that h
is still willing to be friends,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Local soloist in 0ratorio.

The alto aud bass parts Of the Mes
siah, TO be given Friday evening at
the college gymnasium, will be taken
by two OF the local singers. Mrs.
Henry Matthey needs no introduction
10 this community. Her unsel1sh eff
forts to advance the musical interests
in the community is well known by
all who have followed the same. Her
name is always a welcome addition
to any program and she Is always
heard with pleasure. War Skougaard
is new addition to the musical col
ony. arriving at the beginning OF the
school year in September to take III
the work in the vocal department al
the college. He has had large and
varied experience not only in this
country, but in Europe as well He
will be heard here for the first time
in oratorio work.
Men in khaki admitted free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Stuff FOUR HUNDRED
STORM THE CAPITAL

Washington, Dec. 12.-Four hundred
women delegates to the annual con.
vention of the National Woman's Suf-
frage association marched to the cap
itol in the snow today to present ar
gunents in favor of the suffrage
amendment reported out yesterday BY
the house judiciary committee with
out recommendation.
The sufrragists formed in state dele.
cations, were received by their re-
spective senators and houses members
also attended the state hearings
Among the largest deleg cations were
those from New York and Massachu.
sets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

A program OF special merit was
given at the December meeting of the
music department Of the Rock Island
,Woman's club yesterday at the Ma
sonic temple when Christmas music
was given Miss May Culton was the
chairman in charge of the program
and the usual large audience enjoyed
the numbers. The business session
was occupied with the transaction Of
Routine business when it was decided
to invite the music departments OF the
quad cities to participate In the reci-
procity meeting which will be held
Jan. 5, when the program will be CIV
en- by the music departments OF Dav-
export, Moline, East Moline, SilYis and
Rock Island. The program yesterday
was given by Miss Hattie Larkin,
voice; Mrs. Il. II. Safer, paper on
Christmas music; Mrs Robert Lee,
piano; Miss Esther Malmrose, voice,
Mrs. w. j. Krull, reader: Mrs. Henry
Wheelock, voice Fac Paarmann'
piano; Walter Paarmann, cello, and
4 william Paarmann, violin; Mrs. Ger
trude Smith. reader, and Misses Els
Their Malmrose. Estere Writ, Eunice
Soady and Ina Hingstrum, vocal quar-
tet. Mrs. J. r. Tucks and Miss Mel
lie Swanson acted as accompanies for
the afternoon. The numbers were ex-
ceptionally we'll given and thoroughly
delighted the audience. Following the
program the guests were served witt
refreshments by the hospitality com
mittee. Mrs. T.. NJ. Sala, chairman ant
,Mesdames Claude Arnold, ira Buifum
J. E. Barron, j. V. Bailey, Harry Co
zad, A. Dahlen. L. r. Godfrey, E. II
Cuyer, J. w. Houder. George Hodgson
Irwin Hayes. Harry Knox, Edward
Manhard. James Murphy, Simon Mos
enfelder, Edwin Prochnow, Jame
Renfro, Ella Read c. a. Schoessel 9
p. Stauduhar, John Thompson, I. h
Totten, c. w Thatcher, Will Voss, an
the Misses Selma Bear, Nora Frick
M l.. Hale, Sarah Lewis. Ella Mulaeb
Katherine Roseberry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Finish Articles for Sale.

At an all-day meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society of the Rock Island Coun-
~ Humane society, held yesterday in
the home Of Mrs. r. R. Trauwaen,
1913 First avenue, all the articles for
the annual sale to be held tomorrow
were completed. Dinner was served
at noon and much work was accom-
plished. The ladies will serve dinner
tomorrow from II to o'clock in Me-
mortal hall in the court house. aud
Throughout the afternoon will conduct
a aale OF linens. aprons, rugs. fancy
work and parcel post packages Mrs,
Charles Tom will be In charge of the
dining rQomi Mrs, George Elliott In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Ladies' OF Eagles Elect.

Officers for the coming year were
selected by the Ladies Of the Eagles
last evening at the annual meeting
held in Eagles hall, the following to
serve:
Worthy President Mrs. amelia
Grotegut.
2 Worthy Vice President Kath-
crime Kruger.
Worthy Chaplain Mrs Florence
Kiene.
Worthy Secretary Mrs. Laura
Bergeson.
Worthy Treasurer - Mrs. Sarah
Gordon.
White
Inside Guard-Mrs Hulda Furlong
Trustees for three years-Mrs. Min
ME Jones.
Pianist-Mrs Florence Cloutas.
/ The installation OF officers will be
held at the hall Jan. when the Dav.
export auxiliary will put on the work
The services will be followed by dane
ing and the serving of refreshments
the musical program 10 be played by
the Terpsichorean orchestra. The in
stallation will be for Eagles and their
families.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Shows Pictures of western Trim.

II. w. Horst Of Rock Island gave a
stereopucon lecture Monday evening
at an entertainment for the children of
the Holy Cross Lutheran Sunday
school in Davenport, the 20 or more
slides shown being many of them from
pictures Mr.. Horst had himself taken
on his journey to the western coast
not long since. The pictures showed
the various scenic beauties enjoyed
enroute by the traveller, whosmade a
sojourn at the Grand Canyon of the
Colorado and other points of interest.
Rev. 0. c. Geisler, the pastor, gave a
short talk on the Sunday school.
There were later games and CON
tests and II prizes were awarded. re-
freshments being served. There were
about 200 children and young people
to enjoy the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Clear s35 for Debt Fund.

AS result of the entertainment
given last evening at the Hawthorne
school by the arent-Teacher associa-
ton, $S5 and over will be cleared for
the stereoscope fund, which will more
than clear the association indebted
ness. The program which was heard
by an audience of 400 people, was
given by Miss Marie Smith, voice.
Miss Harriet Curyn, reader; Miss
Nellie Swanson. piano; Miss Esther
Malmrose, voice; Miss Lila Clifford,
reader and the first and third grade
pupils and the girls quartet from
Franklin school. The popcorn booth
was-sold out early in the evening. The
hall was decorated with ferns and
made attractive. Mrs. J. f. Clarkson
spoke to the company on the Red
Cross, explaining the need of helpers
in the work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Miss Thompson Before Civic Depart
ment.

Miss Elnors Il. Thompson, formerly
OF Rock Island, now superintendent
Illinois Society for Mental Hygiene,
with headquarters in Chicago, viii
speak before the December meeting OF
The civic department OF the Rock Is
land Woman's club Friday afternoon
at Masonic temple. Her subject will
be Mental Hygiene and the Re-educa-
ton of the Handicapped Miss Thomp-
son has devoted her life to this spe~
cial study and speaks with a convic-
ton and earnestness that appeals to
her hearers. She was the speaker be-
fore the department some time ago
and at that time pleased very much
her audience.
! The meeting is open TO all members
OF the Woman's club, and the Moline
and Davenport departments have beer
invited to attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Past Matrons- Patrons Clubs Enter
tanned.

The Past Matrons-Past Patrons
clubs of the O. E. S. of the three cit
les were entertained last evening by
Mrs, A. G. Busch, ~ Waliing court
Davenport Each OF the members OF
the clubs was called upon for short
toast, musical numbers were given
and from small Christmas tree gifts
were given to each of the guests, Re-
freshments were served and the even
ing was much enjoyed.
Rock Island chapter. O. E. s.. will
meet in annual session for the elec,
ton Of officers this evening at Ma.
sonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Ardelott Lectures in Cnnrse

George Aydelott, lecturer. gave the
third number in the lyceum course
conducted by the Baptist Young Peo-
pies union at the First Baptist church
last evening, speaking on the subject,
Loose Spokes in the Community
Wheel" The audience was fair in
size, but those who heard the speaker
were more than pleased with the mes
sage that he brought to them. He is
an easy speaker and carries convic-
tion in his message.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Helen Mills Circle Session.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Helen Mills circle of Broadway Pres
byterian church was held last evening.
Miss Wilma Curtis entertaining in her
home, s51 Nineteenth street. DR.. and
Mrs, j. NJ, Stevenson were special
guests of the evening. The program
was in charge of Miss Florence Bur
ton. Miss Wilma Curtis conducted the
devotional services, reading the
Christmas story; the study topic
Winning Men to the Big job in the
book "The Task of Presbyterians'
was reviewed by Miss Dorothy Cleaye-
land and Miss Hortepse Bassett took
the home mission topic Readings were
given by Misses Helen Moore ant
Charlotte Huesing. The yourg womer
OF the circle decided to give potatoes
to the poor of the city as their part o.
the Christmas offering. Supper was
served at the conclusion of the pro
gram and the members later occu
pied themselves with Red Cross knit
ting and sewing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
jolly Thirteen Club.

Mrs. Axel Donald in her home, 1914
Eighth street, Moline, was hostess
yesterday afternoon to the members
of the Jolly Thirteen club, Mrs. HiIda
johnson, Mrs. NJ. Pearson and Mrs
Donald substituting for Mesdames
Wellnitz, Stoltz and Van Hoorbeck.
Three tables were surrounded and the
prizes were given to Mrs. Adolph Eff
landt. Mrs. Charles Hintz, Mrs. George
Woebher and Mrs. NJ Pearson. the
favors being pretty pieces of linen.
After the games two course lunch
con was served at the small tables.
The club will be entertained Jan. 8
by Mrs. c. V. Hendricks, sos Forty
first street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Seams McManus Club Speaker.

The members Of the Rock IsI2nd
Woman's club are promised treat in
the coming Of Seamus McManus as
the speaker at the regular December
meeting Saturday afternoon at Ma
sonic temple. Mr. McManus is noted
the country over for his excellent en-
tertainment and his subject will be
Irish Fairy and Folklore"
Members of the department must
present their tickets at the meeting of
Saturday, or they will be refused adj
mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

ular coffee tomorrow afternoon at
2;S0 in tine home OF Mrs NJ. E, Holmes,
1911 Twenty-ninth-and a-half street.
The meeting is brought forward be-
cause of the Christmas holidays.
Woodmen OF the World, Rock Is
land camp No. IS, will give another
OF the series of dancing parties Thurs
day evening, Dec. 13, at Odd Fellows
hall. Bieuer's orchestra will play the
dance program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
UNDER aBLUF.sKY- LAW.

Springfield, H., Dec l2.-Secretary
OF State Louis L. Emmerson approved
today all securities listed or dealt in
upon organized stock exchanges in
Boston, New York and Chicago and
the organized curhs in connection with
these exchanges. The action was
made necessary by the ''blue-sky' law.
enacted by the 50th general assembly
and effective Jan. !. intended to pre-
vent fraudulent dealings in securities
by requiring agents or brokers to take
out licenses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
inexpensive Candy.

Pour a small can of corn syrup into
a pan with one and one-haif cupfuls
OF sugar and pinch of salt Let boil
until hard ball is formed when tried
in glass of cold water. Then add
piece of butter the size of walnut
and few drops of vanilla to flavor
Empty box of pulled rice into q
pan and let crisp in oven do not lei
ut get brown9 Then pour this hot
mixture of syrup over the crisped
pulled rice and mix until the rice
sticks together. Form in fat balls.
This is an excellent Christmas candy
to send to the soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Frances Willard P, T. Association.

The December meeting OF The Par
ent-Teacher association of the
Frances Willard school will be held
tomorrow afternoon in the school
building. Miss Georgia Turnbull will
speak on Child Welfare and the Lit
Tie Mothers League" The children
>of the schools will give exercises and
folk dances and the characters for the
play to be presented soon will be
given out. The usual business SEES
sion will also be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

charge of the linens; Mrs. Joseph
Doering the aprons; Mrs. c. c. Kirsah
the fancy work; Mrs. T. Evers the
rugs, and Mrs. Gene Romser the par
Gel post packages The society So
licits the patronage of the public both
Tor the dinner and the sale in the aft
ernoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

Members OF the r A. r. club were
guests last evening OF Miss Grace
Clarke. who entertained in her home
357 Fifth street, Moline. The evening
was pleasantly passed with knitting
for the soldiers the girls also doing
their bit for the Red Cross. The place
u next meeting was not decided upon
last evening but ample notice will be
Etxen to members before The next
session
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST
Tokay Grapes Poaehed Eggs.
Waffles of Rice and Corn Flour.
Honey. Coffee or Cocoa,
LUNCHEON.
Cream of Celery Soup.
Currant Jelly. Oatmeal Waters.
Tapioca Pudding. e.. .. =.
DINNER.
Beef Stew. Vegetable Dinner.
Boston Brown Bread.
Peanut Butter. Custard Pie
Cocoa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Loyal Daughters Entertained.

The Misses Edna Lindberg and
Grace Hanson entertained the Loyal
Daughters class of the Memorial
Christian SulAiay school last evening
in the home of Mrs. Mary Downing at
1900 twelfth avenue. A large num-
Der Of the young women were present
and they transacted business for the
month, deciding to give d Christmas
basket to poor family. The class
had also given a basket at Thanksgiv-
ing time. The hostesses served re-
! freshments in the course of the even
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Clear s4s at Spencer Bazaar.


The first division Of the Ladies Aid
society Of Spencer Memorial Metho-
dist church conducted very success
full bazaar yesterday at the home Of
Mrs. d. S. Andrewartha, III Forty
third street, from which s45 was
cleared. The home was decorated with
bells and silver hearts and large
number of people, were guests OF the
afternoon. Mrs. Roseberry and Mrs.
Earl Cameron were in charge OF the
aprons and fancy work: Mrs. Andre
wartha and Mrs. William Gauley re-
ceived the guests; Mrs. James Gauley.
Jr., was In charge Of the Christmas
novelties. Mesdames Il. Messenger
Il. Zimmerman. Paul Sippel and Neil
were in charge OF the dining room
where they served coffee and cakes to
the ladies'. The dining room was deco
rated with festoons OF silver hearts
which fell from the chandeliers. The
ladies occupied themselves with Red
( Cross sewing and knitting as afternoon
diversion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
SOCIAL EVENTS
Broadwar Penny Sociable.

Christian Endeavor society Of Broad
way Presbyterian church, conducted a
successful penny sociable last even
ing in the church social rooms. Vaude-
vile features, side shows. refresh
ment booths, ETC., were attractions and
the young people will realize a nice
sum with which to buy stockings for
the poor Of the city.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-26
What's the Use.

II have been rejecting" said an old
timer upon the case of the average
man, as his neighbors see him.
'If he is poor, he is bad manager.
If he is prosperous, everyone wants to
do him a favor.
eff he is in politics, it's for pork. II
he is not in politics, one can't place
him, and he's no good for his country.
"If he gives not to charity, then he's
q stingy dog. If he does give, it's for
show.
IF he is active in religion, he is
hypocrite. If he evinces no interest In
matters spiritual, he's hardened sim
ner.
eff he shows affection, he's a soft
sentimentalist. If he seems to care
for no one, he's cold-blooded.
eff he does young, there was a great
future ahead of him. If he attains
old age, he has missed his calling"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-26
GOOD
PIXIES PEAK HIGHWAY OPEN
Alignment Definitely Completed From
Atlantic to Pacific-Last Link
Has Been Forged.

The Pixies peak ocean to ocean high
way has definitely completed an indie
| pendent alignment from the Atlantic to
the Pacific coast, says the New York
Tribune. The last link in the chain
was forged at San Francisco on July
~, when the national officers, in con-
ference with representatives Of various
California routes, selected the Feath-
er-River Sacramento Causeway routes
and established the Pacific coast termi-
nus at Oakland and San Francisco.
With terminal on the Atlantic sea-
board both at New York city and Phil
adelphia, the first prong passes through
Newark and Morristown, N. j.; Easton
and Allentown, Pa, joining with the
Philadelphia prong at Reading, Pa,
thence continuing westward along the
William Penn highway through Harris
burg, Tyrone, Altoona, to Pittsburgh;
crossing Ohio through Steubenville,
Coshocton, Newark, Columbus, Spring
held and Dayton; Indiana through
Richmond, indianapolis, Rockville; Hill
nois through Decatur, Springfield,
Jacksonville, Griggsville; Missouri
through Hannibal, Macon, Chillicothe,
st. Joseph; Kansas through Hiawatha,
Belleville, Norton, Colby, Goodland
Colorado through Burlington, Limon,
Colorado Springs, Manitou, Hartsel,
Buena Vista, Leadville, Glenwood
Springs, Rife, Meeker; Utah through |
Vernal, Duchesne, Heber City, Park
City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Brigham,
Lucin; Nevada via the Overland trail |
through Elko, Winnemucca, Lovelock, |
Demo, and California through Portola,
Quincy, Oroville, Marysville, Sacrament
to, Davis, Benicia, Martinez, Berkeley,
Oakland and San Francisco.
The completion of the western extern
sion of the highway followed an official
inspection of the trip made by Presi-
lent G. f. Adams, in accordance with
The decision of the midsummer meet
ng held on top of Pixies peak, July
IO-11, following a sociability tour from
Chillicothe and st. Joseph. The re-
ports made on the inspection trip indi-
cate that less than 10 per cent of the
800 miles between Colorado Springs
Ind San Francisco is in poor condition.
The road follows streams, is through
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-26
GERMANS BRIBED THE UMPIRE
Carl Emil Junck Tells How Teutons
Are Tricky in Other Ways
Than in War.

Carl Emil Junck, dye importer of
Chicago, was talking about Germany.
1.-The German spirit today is tricky,
shifty and false" he said. "The Ger
mans today think it's clever to cheat
Their war, with its violation of every
war law and every international agree
ment, is a cheating war.
Here is an illustration of the Ger
man spirit:
when / lived in Elberfeld 1 organ
lied football team among the Elber-
felt boys. Once, when the team was
to play neighboring team, I gave the
boys 100 marks to buy shoes, leg
guards or whatever would most help
them to win.
well, they won, but their shoes and
leg-guards were very old and shabby,
and 1 said to the captain after the
game:
"'Glad you licked 'em. though GER
tainly some of the decisions were close.
But what did you do with the money
I gave you?
"The captain answered with know
ing smile
"'You said, Herr Junck, that we
were to use the money in any way that
would best help us to win $50 of course
we made a present of it to the UNI
pire"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-26

Inhabited territory with less desert or
desolate country to cross than any 9TH
er transcontinental route, and trav-
erses some of the most wonderful see
mic sections of the United States. Wis
its were made at each town en- route,
to create new enthusiasm for the route,
confer regarding highway development
and arrange for more complete mark
ing system. The average running time
was 10 miles per hour.
An emphatic campaign is now being
conducted to complete the marking of
the Pixies Peak trail from coast to
coast. The national specifications re-
quire red and white bands, each 10
inches in width, at crossroads, forks,
and frequent intervals between, these
to be painted on telephone poles, fence
posts, trees or rocks. In addition, a
marker design in red and white
has been adopted, and 1,500 enameled
steel signs, IA by 20 inches in size, are
to be placed on individual posts at in
tervals of not more than five miles be-
tween New York and San Francisco.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-26
Can't Live on S25, 900 a Year.

The somewhat irritating story of the
woman who cannot support herself on
large income hobs up again. Mrs.
Olga Kohler Florman of New York has
been drawing $4,000 annually from
the state of her father, but she asks
an increase because she has gone in
debt. She alleged that her husband
earned only $50 a week and that she
had to contribute to the support of
an infant son. The court allowed her
q bonus of $4,000.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-26
She Studied Byron.

Mrs. Hawkins, who posed as a lit
erary woman and professed great adj
miration for Byron's works, had re-
Gently purchased a little dog and was
showing him to a caller.
what have you named him?" asked
the caller.
"Perchance," was the reply.
what singular name for an ami
NAL ]" commented the caller.
Il named him after Byron's dog"
she explained. Don't you remember
the line in 'Childe Harold where the
poet says, Perchance my dogY"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-10-26
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
Soothed and Healed by Cuticura-Sam-
pie Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face: On rising
and retiring smear affected parts with
Cuticura Ointment. Then wash off with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For the
hands: Soak them in hot lather
of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and rub in
Cuticura Ointment.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.