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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

twO-st0ry frame, 1924 Franklin street,
81 800, Mrs. A. Hahn, repairs. $40
West Fifteenth street, 5000, " f..
Kerns, one-story frame, 319 Dover
court. $4,000.
Kills Nine Wolfes-Nfne wolves.
killed yesterday by Harry Cchasher
on the Larsen farm in Princeton town
ship, were delivered at the county
auditors Office yesterday and bounuss
tOtaIing $50 we're paid 10 Dir. Schaeffer
The days bag consisted of one adult
wolf and eight cubs. The auditor paid
$40 bounty on the adult wolf and 81
each for the cubs.
O.
Club Donates s500-The Davenport
Rotary club. by a unanimous vote,
gave the patriotic COMMITTEES authority
TO take $500 from the clubs treasury
for patriotic purposes. a motion TO
assess each member 81 d month until
the termination OF the war was tabled
for one week. The patriotic commit
tee viii work in accord with the DsV-
EXPORT Patriotic society and Red
Cross body.
Offers It's Services-The Davenport
saNAt11A ~ @1f AaLA4A}4A gllEi . 1l6 ElAt#- q
vices to the war department William
Cook, aviator. in charge OF the factory
stated that the force was ready at any
moment TO lend its effort 10 help win
the world war. The declaration Of
war against the imperial German en-
pire has acted as a strong stimulant
for enrolment in the school, over is
applications for entrance having been
received during the last seven DAYS
Young men from various parts Of the
country are most enthusiastic over the
prospects of learning aviation with a
view toward entering the service OF
the United States army. Aviator Cook
believes that the school will turn out
many war aviators."
%
Get 14i Men in rs Days-With the
forwarding to Jefferson Barracks. Mo.
training quarters of IA men the local
United States army recruiting depot
boosted its enlistment record TO an
unsurpassed point. IA men secured
during the first DAYS of this month.
The highest number Of men enlisted I'D
one month, up 10 April /, is recorded
as 10 last March
Obituary Record-At his home. 1857
Pleasant street, after a lingering I'LL
ness. occurred the death OF Matthias j.
Stem Mr.. Stem was born in Hoistein,
Germany. March Is. 1857, and came 20
Davenport in 1871. In 1880 he was
united in marriage 10 Miss Caroline
Schluetter in this city.
Investigations into the coal re-
courses Of Iceland have been cOnplst-
ed. It is reported that $50 100000 tons
OF coal are available for use a Dan
tsh-Icelandtc company will start min
ing operations in the course Of a year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
0rermnrked FIetinn.

Il personally look after my garden
every year. [ don't stand for any
other member Of the family fussing
with it,"
II never owned an alarm clock in
nay life waken at the same time
every morning in the year. ANY man
can train himself to do the same
thing"
We all live in perfect harmony in
our neigh60rhood. have vet 10 hear
of one neighbor saying an uncompIi-
meHtary word OF another"
My wife rules in our home It's
tha only way 20 get along. What sue
says goes. What she wants she gets.
There are times when the bills are a
tri6e steep, out / never say s. word
in complaint"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

The kaiser is gradually slipping tn
the Americas at the south. too He
will soon discover that he hasn't a
real friend in the world. not even in
his own country outside Of his family
circle. It's great 10 he an Gut0crat,
when you're secure in your power, bur
when the walls begin to trembLe. thn
difficulty is in finding a safe place i'm
which to light. That's the kaiser
predicameut today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Further proof that riches do not all
ways insure happiness is found in the
Rockefeller family breach, Frank, who
died Sunday in New York. not having
spoken to his brothers. John p. and
William, in many years. All had
wealth adequate to purchase almost
anything within the power of money
to acquire, yet they failed i'm the nat
ural and human role Of living In peace
and amity among themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Oil From Tampico.

III Is said that the Mexican govern
uent is contemplating action which
would prevent the British navy from
getting the oil IL needs from the fields
around Tampico It may not be true,
bat If if is, Mexico is due to learn
something about what constitutes nel-
rralitv, and also about the extent and
limits Of the Monroe doctrine.
The fact that American commerce
has been all but immune from inter
ference by German raiders for the last
two wears and a half is due to the eff
cieut work of the British navy. IT
Mexico were allowed to set up any IN
friendly rule Of commerce tending to
cripple the British navy. it would be d
blow to the United States, as well as
TO the powers friendly to the United
States in this war
That being the situation. the British
navy viii get oil from Tampico, as
long as it needs Tampico oil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Street Gar Comedr.

That's one Of the most vicious dogs
in the city"
So / have heard"
He ought TO be put out of the way"
Been doing some more deviIment %
Z should say he has. Only last
night he took a piece off the trousers
of a neigbb0r."
Perhaps he heard the call OF the
president that everybody was expected
to do his bit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Daily History CIass-ApriI IT,

1492-King Ferdinand and Queen Isa'
bella of Spain signed the agree
ment with Christopher Columbus
in regard to his projected voyage 10
the new world
1T90-Death OF DR.. Benjamin FfauA
in: born 1905.
1sp5-Japan and China made peace.
1915-British captured Hill 90 IN TIE
Tpres line.
19l6-Germans renewed infantry
tacks at yerdun, which were re-
pulsed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

President Wilson. in q pr0ciama-
tion published ia this issue Of The
Argus, defines the crime of treason
and cites the penalties, the extreme of
which is death. 1t should be carefully
read by citizens and aliens alike.
America is known as the land of free
dom but these are extraordinary
times. and some of the utterauces that
would not be needed when the nation
is at peace with the rest of the world
might today land the offender i'm prison
and possibly justify execution under
federal direction. So If Won happen TO
entertain views that are not in accord
with those of your government the
safest thing for you to do these days
is to go quietly about your affairs and
keep your mouth closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Can YOU suggest some harmless ap.
pl1cauon to relieve an unpleasant
odor from perspiration under the
arms? tB. r. G.
Answer
Powdered alum -.-......3a ounce
1ly GERM --..-.-.-..... ..s... / ounce
Witch Hazel Extract -. ounces
Rose Water -.--....-.#-.- . ounces
Directions: Apply each night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

In order 10 prove its sympathy with
the national economy movement the
Daughters of the American ReVolu-
ton congress. in session in Washing
ton, voted TO call on its banquet SEIZED
uIed for tomorrow night Tt is pre-
sumed that the good ladies will be
consistent and refrain from INDUCING
any food on that evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

OUR next summers girl is to trans
fer her patriotism from her ankles to
her head. her new hat to display the
coIors of old glory in ribbons and 9th
er accessories. This Is a move in the
right direction. There won't be SO
many collisions Of pedestrians on our
rnanea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Shark skins are being used in the
manufacture of shoes. The way. prices
Of footwear have been climbing we
long have suspected that sharks had
some thing 10 do with the business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

If the food shortage is as serious as
it is reported in Germany perhaps
there is method in the wholesale sur
render Of Teutonic troops in France
these days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

It has been discovered that all of
our wars, Revolutionary. Mexican,
civil and Spanish, were begun in april.
And, furthermore, We won all Of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Wet or dry2"
DRY"
@WhatIl YOU have2''
Straight, always"
And the I0wan's jaw dropped when
he learned that the barber was talking
of something 10 put on his head and
not boosting for a blind pig. as he sup
posed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Old-fashioned doctors wrote r,a-a
unfntelligible nrescrinttorz -
those CT the present day, but they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Both nnfnr Nfcelr-

Mr. and Mrs. 3. z. Reading are en-
joyiug a visit from their son. L. L.
Reading. Of Vineland, n j.. who has
just presented his father with a fine
new hat.-Valparais (IndD vidette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Next Summer.
Mother may I go out to swim?
Nay, nay, my darling Nat0
Go forth into the garden now.
and nurse that two dollar potato.
N Washington Young men who
marry TO avoid enlistment are called
skirt hiders. You take a. good look at
the next skirt Of your modernly at
tired woman and figure out for your
self how 1t would be possible for q
man 70 hide behind it. Why, there isn't
enough Of II to hide the wearer's fig
IRE to say nothing of covering up ex-
cess, 1t cant be did. say We.
FIFTY Chicago Negroes enlisted
Sunday while a jazz band played rag
time. One is IN doubt whether it was
patriotism OF desperation that prompt
ed the young men 10 act. If it has
ever been your experience to have
been cornered by a jazz band you might
be able to answer the question at least
to your own satisfaction.
THE midnight squeak of the ham
mock will soon be heard over the land
again.
YOU may or you may not know that
Arthur Trailing is a member of the
Chicago police department And It is
said that he is an efficient trailer Of
crooks, too
DOUGLAS Fairbanks says that if
you'll keep smiling until 10 i'm the
morning you viii be in good hunor all
day. True, possibly. but only few of
Us are pulling down $4,000 per week
Tor cavorting before the camera
Doug has license to smile. II vol,
had his soft snap they would probably
nave TO chloroform you to prevent
you laughing yourself to death.
J. n. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

CHORDg ANp
d I s o r ID S

SOME Of as recall when father
would walk home from the grocery
store on a Saturday night with a sack
Of -four over his back. He wouldn't
take such a chance these days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

WHILE women have been wearing
straw hats since the middle Of Jan
uary we haven't seen a man with SUI
5cient nerve to lay aside his cloth
kelly and come forth in the summer
variety as yet Still we see woman
frequently referred TO as the weaker
sex.
NEW York society danced one night
last week for the benefit Of the blind.
II strikes Us that was no nice way 10
treat the blind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Investigations into the coal re-
courses Of Iceland have been cOnplst-
ed. It is reported that $50, 100000 tons
Of coal are available for use. a Dan
ish-Icelandtc company viii start min
ing operations in the course Of year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

ANOTHER good thing the war has
accomplished. It has killed the latest
Ford joke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Next Summer.

Next Summer.
Mother may I go out to swim2
Nay, nay, my darling Nat0.
60 forth into the garden now,
And nurse that two dollar potato.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

AM mr. sOLfA lining the "A al has
accomplished. It has killed the latest
Ford joke.
IF it should prove TO be the good for
tune Of the nation not to be obliged TO
send troops into the trenches some OF
the boys who have been rushing TO the
altar 70 escape service, and whose
marriages will have turned out un-
happy, viii be getting only what the
fellow with the yellow streak de-
serves.
THE man with & new touring car
usually IS seen driving through the
crowded streets alone. Gus, the
Crouch, allows his reason for not hav-
ing anybody with him Is to make sure
that all who see him may know that he
is the sole owner
Doubling Dad.
The night was dark, the lights we're
low.
The cuckoo clock struck ten
81 must be going, dear" said George:
And the old man hoIered When -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

In this effort TO find a substitute
LOT me saloon nobody seems 10 have
tdought Of the home Boston Tran
script
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

There IS reason in all things save
IN an opponents rgument-Desere
News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Marriage Licenses-Kalman spell
letichs Davenport. Iowa, and Hilda
Won Korff, Davenport, Iowa: Willie
Klindt Reimerst Long GroveshrdIhrrdl
Klinat, Long Grove, Iowa; and Rose
Margaret Reimers. Long Grove, Iowa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
CONCERT
AT RECITAL HALL

The first of the series of artist
concerts to be given by the South
Bend Civic Music association will be
given in the recital hall Of the South
Bend Conservatory in the Toepp
building on s. Main St, instead of in
the auditorium of the Elks' temple
as was originally planned. All Of the
artist concerts will be given there
and il is more than likely that the
remainder of the series of concerts
given by local artists will be given
in the conservatory rooms.
It was announced here today that
Tallarico, the young Italian pianist,
who is the first of the artists 10 ap-
pear here this winter, will return to
Chicago Immediately after his reci-
tai where he will join DR.. Ochsner's
hospital unit at that place and leave
for foreign service very soon. Tai
larico appeared before South Bends
music lovers in a recital under the
auspices of the conservatory last
winter and has many admirers in
the city.
There seems to be much mis-
understanding about the connection
of the South Bend Conservatory OF
Music with the Civic Music assOcia-
ton" said +. H. IngersOn of the
conservatory, Wednesday morning
1T seems TO be the general belief
that the movement is a money max
ing scheme, but on the contrary,
unless South Bend wakes up, it will
prove decidedly to the contrary for
the individuals who have backed up
the civic movements from the very
start and in their desire for the
very best of everything for South
Bend nave given their support to
the music question.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
80 MORE APPLICATIONS
FOR ARMY WEDNESDAY

The following 80 applications for
enlistment in the army more than
so per cent Of which are for the
aviation branch. have seen received
az the local Office since Tuesday
noon:
Ivan c. FADE. Benton HarbOr,
Mich, aviation; Elmer Traver. 12O
". BIrdsel ST.. cavalry: Waldo Bird
get, r. r. z. South Bend, cavalry;
Clarence w PAIL. Michigan City,
aviation; John ]. Fuss. Martinsburg,
w Va. aviation; Melvin +. Lord,
713 w Wayne st. aviation. Albert
Rebbens, COS S. Scott ST.. aviation.
William G. Hoffman. 1919 Hoff-
man ct, aviation; Walter Grabowski,
$50 r. Keasey St. aviation; John
Daido, Mishawaka, infantry; Austin
EmmanOs Warsaw. avis on, Steve
Urganski. New Carlisle. ambulance
corps; Robert Mattingly, 91S Frank
lin ST.. infantry: Frank Buszkowski.
AS :. Walnut St, engineers; Marvin
Dutries, 413 Birdsell ST., engineers;
Jacob Robleowski. ABS s. Jackson
ST., aviation.
Quincy Frazier. Wabash, steve
dore: William s. Becker. 1875 5.
| Chaplin ST., engineers; owen W. Hor-
bice, Sturgis, Mich, medical corps;
William A. Foley. 1926 S. Main St,
engineers. William J. Haguly, 734
Cushing ST.. quartermasteTs corps;
( Elmer ~ Anderson. Buchanan,
Mich, field artillery; James r. Ev-
erettes, 21O1 Prairie av., aviation;
Cornelius A Tack. 1877 L. Dayton
I ST., aviation; Royce Allen, Benton
Harbor, Mich. aviation; Hugh V.
/ Powers, 1902 +. Dayton St, aviation;
Walter r. Berg. 112 S. Taylor ST.,
aviation; Blanchard r. Clemens, PIT
F. Ohio ST.. aviation; Ever II. Kul-
lenberg, 1416 s. Kendall St. avia-
/ ton.
Daniel Koch, Benton Harbor.
| Mich. aviation. Nicholas Natal,
22O3 W. Smith ST., engineers; Harry
Hennecki, SIP y +. Monroe St, avi-
alton: Gilbert Bates. Warsaw. signal
corps.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
TO REPEAT ADDRESS
ON WILSON MESSAGE

War questions again predominated
in the discussions held Wednesday
noon at the weekly luncheon and
meeting of the Rotary club. Rome
c. Stephenson announced that the
Rev. Charles A Lippincott, D. D.,
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church. through the influence of
prominent members Of his cOnCrega-
ton, had agreed to repeat at the
morning services next Sunday an ad-
dress delivered last Sunday on
Pres't Wilson's remarkable address
to congress at the opening Of the
present session.
DR.. Lippincott's address is said by
those who heard it 70 be one of the
most patriotic and eloquent speeches
ever delivered I'm the city. The re-
quest for a repetition was made be-
cause of the attendance at last Sun
days services being reduced on ac-
count of the extremely disagreeable
weather that day.
PauIist Choir Coming.
The engagement for two concerts
in the city on New Years afternoon
and evening at the high school au-
ditorium of the Paulisr choir of Chi
cago was again announced by Ro-
tartan Slaughter. The choir, which
consists of 125 members, is said to
be one of the finest in the world. The
organization is TO include South
Bend in its itinerary on a tour Of
the country for the purpose of rails
ing money to aid in rebuilding de-
vastated towns in the northern part
of France. Only the expenses of the
choir are paid, each member dOnat-
ing his or her services.
Final arrangements will be made
by the committee next Wednesday
night for the Christmas frOlic of the
club, which Will be held Friday
evening, Dec. %, on the mezzanine
floor of the oliver hotel.
Atty. Samuel Parker read an eX-
PLANTATION of the thrift stamps and
war savings certificates and John
Haughton, chairman of the manu-
facturers' committee, stated that the
work in the various factories Of the
city would soon be under way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
CHARGE WOMAN WITH
THEFT OF BULL DOG

Esther Nicely. charged by Isaac
y. Harkleroad with stealing a BOs-
ton terrier said 10 be worth SIS, en-
tered no plea TO a charge Of grand
larceny in city court Wednesday
morning. 6. The case was continued
20 Saturday. and bond fixed at $500,
which was furnished by the defend
ant
The case against Steve Pappas
charged with issuing a fraudulent
check, was dismissed because the
complaining witness did not want TO
prosecute. The cases against Alex
Howarth and Joseph Gearz. charged
with petit larceny. were dismissed
when it vRs shown that the children
Of the men had picked up some
pieces of lumber, and that the IA
theirs themselves knew nothing OF
the affair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
Son of Late Sen. ShiUely
Describes a Thrilling
Fight With Submarines

were happening above, on the sur
face. and below. And the American
gunners can hit even the smallest
bubble! They certainly used the
guns that day. The scrap was almost
as exciting as a Yale-Harv ard game.
Appreciative audience, too-all in
life preservers for an hour and a
half-and not a chance 70 swim.
The American luck or aim was too
good.
Since then we've been doing all
sorts of things. Already / know half
a dozen trades besides driving.
Must stop now. Write often.
Love TO all,
GEORGE"
In a more recent letter 20 his
mother, George says: I'VE are all
getting disgracefully fat. thanks 20
the good care of Uncle sam, as well
as the French government. Our
greatest trials are only such as we
often meet at hOme-mud, cold,
rain. etc, and there are great COM
pensations.
We've already seen much o,
France-its -randest and its hum
blest. The Versailles palace and the
great cathedrals, as we'll as the low
licst cottages, and even stables have
been on our visiting program.
Where He Is.
I'D like to tell you where we are,
and perhaps l can, approximately
You remember a certain story which
the much execrated Robert w.
Cham bers wrote about a part Of
France? A very beautiful part, too.
Well we are there.
Il am in a warm kitchen of a
French cottage, enjoying hot choco-
late, toast and jam. That doesn't
sound like war, does it? You see,
we're having a Halloween party
Beecher. five other Yale men and
myself with three jolly Frenchmen
and the hostess, whom I've men
toned as resem hing Aunt Hattie.
I'd love TO get "A picture of her, but
can't picture her energy and
cheerfulness. She calls us her chill
dren and treats as such. Four Of us
are stationed here for periods of
two days duration. We're always
glad when we get this post, for it's
so comfortable and home-like Two
OF the four can sleep in a real bed,
while the others roll up in blankets
or the floor. You. should have seen
the old lady tucking the two lucky
ones in last night. It's my turn to-
night.
Love 10 all-and most 10 you.
GEORGE"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
BEGIN SELLING OF
RED CROSS SEALS

Sale Of the Red Cross Christmas
seals was begun wednesday morn
ing, with the members of the Mich
olas Sem Red Cross auxiliary in
charge of the mornings work. IL is
planned to give over certain periods
Of the time 10 the charge of the var
iOus auXiliaries, Mrs. II. A. PERISH
irg's auxiliary being the officers for
Wednesday afternoon.
Women were stationed at the bus
lest parts of the down town district
Wednesday and will continue to
sell until Christmas.
Mrs. Howard Cushing had charge
Of the Oliver hotel Wednesday
morning; Mrs. Gilbert Elliot, the
post office; Mrs. George Keller. St.
Joseph's bank; Mrs Samuel Pace
and Mrs. w. D. Baker, ]. NJ. s.
building; Mrs. T. A Olney and Mrs.
W. d. O'Brien, EHsworth's store;
Miss Jane White and Mrs. Flynn.
Wyman's store; Mrs. Z. J. Twomey,
RobertsOn's store; Mrs A. c. Muir
dock and Mrs. owen Davies, Oliver
hotel.
Members Of the Betsy Ross aux
Hilary will work Thursday morning.
Miss Blanche Dunn being chairman
of this organization. The Temple
Bethel auxiliary. Of which Mrs.
Carrie Adler is chairman, will sell
Thursday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
BRITISH PEER To
ADDRESS MEET
Sir George Reid Will Speak at
Knife and Fork Banquet
Tuesday Night.

Sir George II. Reid, a member of
the British parliament, and former
high commissioner of Australia, will
be the principal speaker to address
the Knife and Fork club at the
oliver hote. next Tuesday night.
Ried, according to London Punch,
has the reputation of being the best
after-dinner speaker i'm London.
America and World Democracy
is the subject upon which Sid Reid
will address the meeting, which will
be limited strictly 10 members, il is
announced. Ralph Binham, hui
morist and entertainer, former pres
ident of the American Humorist as
ISOLATION. will also be on the pro-
gram, whic h. say members, is TO be
the best so far arranged by the club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
.EXCURSlONISTS BACK
FROM CAMP SHELBY

The special car which took the
Headquarters auxiliary TO Hatties-
burg. Miss, 10 visit members Of
their families who are stationed at
that place, returned TO South Bend
Tuesday night.
The company left here on Tues
day morning OF last week. arriving
in Camp shelby about noon on We'd
nesday. They W ere met by num-
Der Of the soldier boys from South
Bend and the entire number of peo-
pie ate lunch in the camp with the
boys.
a good many Of those who went
spent Thursday and Friday visiting
Gulfport. Biloxi and New Orleans,
and other points Of interest near
Camp shelby. returning TO the camp
on Saturday where they spent the
half-hoIday and all OF Sunday. The
excursion car left Camp Shelly
Monday morning about 9 O'Clock,
arriving here late Tuesday night.