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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
HOW TO
CAN
ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus for canning must be
fresh and tender. This is of the
greatest Importance. Select tips of
uniform size and maturity and
wash them. Cut in right length for
cans, scrape off tough outer skin,
and tie in bundles. Blanch by i'm
mersing the lower ends part way in
boiling water for minutes. Then
immense the entire tips for l to
minutes longer. Plunge into a cold
saltwater bath Il tablespoon sat
to l quart water). Drain and pack
neatly, tips up. Fill jars with hot
brine "A ounces of salt to l gallon
Of water and partially seal jars.
Processing with steam unde-
pint jars 80 misutes at Is pounds
pressure. Seal Immediately, cool,
and test for leaks, and store in q
cool, dark, dry place.
If the intermittent boiling pro-
cess is used, process in the hot
water bath for one hour on each OF
three successive days. Loosen the
covers before each subsequent boil
ing. and seal tightly after each
boiling. Cool, test for leaks, and
store.
If the one period continuous
process is employed. boil for at
least three hours Seal, cool, test
and stOre.-U. S. department of ag-
riculture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Banquet for Graduate Nurses.

Three young women who have
completed their training at St
iAnthony's nurses school, the Misses
Mary Mcleod, Henrietta Mock and
Ellen Nelson, were yesterday ten
dered a banquet by the alumnae OF
the hospital, the affair being held
at tie Long View park chalet. Gov
ers were laid for 20 members of the
alumnae at tables beautifully bright
with quantities of lovely garden
flowers and American flags, a din
ner in several courses being served.
Later there was election of officers,
practically all the officers being re
elected to their respective places.
Mrs. Caroline Juhl was made pres
ident; Miss Eunice Delaney, vice
president; Mrs. Mayme Eichelberg-
er, secretary, and Miss Pansy
Shear, treasurer The nurses dis
cussed Red Cross work as it relates
to the nurses and it was made
known at this time that a number
of the local graduates are preparing
to enter base hospital work in
Fance, names, however, being with
held at the present Later there
were pictures taken of the group
and the affair proved a most de-
lightful one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Household Hints

and crusts of bread. put them in
oven and let dry; then roll them
with rolling pin and put through
the sieve. They are nice for frying
veal or pork chops, for soups or
stews. Put in an open jar; they
keep for long time. Don't cover
or they will be musty.
Celery and Parsley-Save all cell
cry and parsley leaves; dry them in
the oven, mash up and put through
the sieve. Use for soups or stews.
Keep in a small jar.
To Wash Hair Switch-Don' I
spoil your switch by washing in
soap and water. Wash in the fol-
lowing manner: Dip switch up and
down in gasoline until all dirt is
out, then dip it up and down in hot
water and, without wringing, hang
out in the air to dry.
This operation takes but few
minutes and you will find your
switch as fluffy and new as the day
you bought it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Salads.

Potato Salad-Cook and mash as
many potatoes as desired. Pour the
water off into a dish. Slice two
hard boiled eggs, one common sized
onion; add two tablespoons vinegar.
two tablespoons meat drippings,
one-half cup sugar, a little salt.
Thin with the potato water. Slice a
hardboiled egg on top.
Goldfish Salad-Put piece OF salt
Goldfish TO soak over night. In the
morning pour off the water, put on
fresh cold water and let come to a
scald. Try, and if still salt, repeat,
as it wants to be tender and soft
like fresh fish. Pick up, in flakes,
cut a hard boiled egg in pieces. mix
with it crisp leaves, cover with the
mixture and pour salad dressing
over it.
Egg and Sardine Salad-Slice one
head of celery and four hard-boiled
eggs and place in salad bowl Mash
yolks of the eggs, four sardines,
salt and pepper together and use
enough cream to form a thick paste
Thin with vinegar. Mix French
dressing on the celery and white of
eggs and over that pour the cream
dressing.
Buy War Savings stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
SETTLEMENT HAS
PICNIC AT LONG
VIEW SATURDAY

The annual picnic, an event long
looked forward to by members OF
the West End settlement, will be
held Saturday at Long View park
when upwards of 500 people con-
nected with the settlement will be
entertained. 1t has been the GUS
tom heretofore TO visit each home
connected with the settlement, but
this year the plan was abandoned
and those entitled to the privilege
of the settlement are invited
through the press. This includes
all members of the child welfare
department. the infantile paralysis
section, members of the various
classes, etc, and badges may be
procured at the settlement The
entire company will be taken for a
street car ride and will later be
conveyed to the park The settle
ment is preparing to accommodate
a large number of people, that in
stitutiOn furnishing the refresh
mentS that are served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Dayis.RreWbaker,

Miss Lillian Grace BTewbaker
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Harry ]
Brewbaker, 2407 Grand avenue,
Davenport, became the bride Of
Leroy R. Davis, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. c H Davis, 1l5 Sixth ave
nue.. Rock Island. at a simple ser
vice performed yesterday afternoon
at 3 o'clock at the parsonage OF the
Spencer Memorial Methodist
church. the pastor, Rev. d. S.
Andrewartha officiating at the ser
vice The couple was unaccom-
panied. The bride was in a pOngee
silk skirt, with georgette blouse OF
the same color, embroidered and
beaded in blue and her hat was a
white milan straw. She wore a
corsage bouquet Of pink and white
sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs. Davis
have gone 10 housekeeping in No 4
the GIenhurst apartments. Mr. Davis
is connected with the expedite de
partment Of the Rock Island ar
senaI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Civic Election Friday.

The civic department of the Rock
Island WOmans club will meet Fri
day afternoon at the Masonic tenn
pie for the annual election of off
GERS Two tickets were submitted
by the nominating committee at the
last meeting, Mrs X. T. Anderson
heading both as chairman. Other
officers nominated are:
FIRST TICKET.
Vice chairman H. A. HOI-
lingsworth
Secretary - Mrs. William Paul
sen
Treasurer Mrs. Albert Huber.
Registrar c A. Curry.
Doorkeeper- W. P. Ammer-
man.
Directors - Mesdames c. L.
Thompson, s. c. Taylor, Carl Roc
how, R J Rote, ". A Darling and
". n. Phillips.
SECOND TICKET.
Vice chairman-Mrs. L. z. West.
Secretary - Mrs. William Paul
sen.
Treasurer Mrs. c. a. Schoessel.
Registrar Fred De Long.
Doorkeeper-Miss Daisy Mack
Directors Mesdames C. X Mix
ter, c Z. Sharpe, ". NJ. Walker, J.
Paul Duffin. A. Mosenfelder and
Allan WEIGH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12

various districts Of the city by pu-
pills of the public schools. The
youngsters were enthusiastic and
worked diligently.
Many of the children continued
to work faithfully and are reapins
fine results from their gardens.
But there are slackers who worked
a while and then deserted their
gardens and now when the plants
are beginning to mature, they
failed to show up and take what
rightfully belongs to them.
In order to save the vegetables
from rotting and to have them
consumed by the planter, Mr.. Kem-
mel asks that all children make d
special effort TO visit their plots
and obtain the vegetables and to
continue their work. as the weeds
have been growing rapidly Of late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Menu Hint.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Cream of Barley Porridge.
Combination Sauce (Apricots and
Prunes)
Rye Bread Coffee
LUNCHEON
Split Pea Soup with Toast Cubes
Brown Bread and Peanut Butter
Sandwiches
Lettuce with French Dressing
Canned Pineapple
DINNER
Chicken Soup with Pearl Barley
Chicken
Rice Potatoes with Paprika
Rye Bread
Apple Ginger Bread Gems
Tea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Music Department
Annual Luncheon

The Rock Island club was the
scene yesterday of the annual
luncheon of the music department
OF the Rock Island Womau's club.
served at ! O'Clock TO l25 mem
hers Tables were set in the ball
room @: the club, the large round
center table at which were seated
officers and members OF the board.
being surrounded by smaller ia
bles. Vases held lovely bouquets
OF Shasta daisies and bachelor
buttons and the whole made a
very pretty sight After the sery-
ing OF two course luncheon a
program OF talks and music was
carried out. Mrs. 4. Franklin Sala
chairman of the day. presiding.
Mrs II H CIeaveIand, president
Of the general club, was the first
speaker called upon and in d
short- excellent talk told Of the
place that music has in the win
ming of the war She spoke OF the
efforts that are being made to Cul-
tivate art and music among the
soldiers at the various naval sta
tons and army cautOuueuts and
OF The beneficial results. She sug-
gested the more careful attention
to chorus singing and advised that
the department adopt chorus sing
ing as part of the programs for
the coming season. Miss Bessie
EiesS sang very beautifully Keep
the Home Fires Burning" the
company Of guests joining in the
singing Of the chorus. Miss Rosa
bel Stewart. the retiring chairman
OF the department, spoke briefly
on the work Of the department. o.
music as il is related TO nature
and al the close OF her remarks
she was presented with a basket
OF flowers. Mrs. William Neon
OChie in giving the gift expressing
the good Will OF the members an
appreciation of her efforts in its
behalf. Miss Claire Van Calder,
the newly elected chairman, also
emphasized the necessity for Choir
US singing and spoke briefly OF
the work of the department for the
coming year Mrs. Faye HOugh
Mccarthy gave a splendid reading
h choosing a stirring war selection,
(Which was given so well that a
Hnumber OF euc8Tes we're called for
The program closed with two vO-
cal numbers by Miss Elizabeth Nc
Entry. who also gave an encore Sc
lection, and with the singing of
America During the serving Of
the luncheon the company jolnei
in singing the chOruses CT d num-
Der OF the popular songs, "Fa-A
Up Your Troubles" Joan of Arc"
Liberty Bell over There" etc
The affair was as d whole a most
delightful one, well arrJrged AMI
carried out and proved a fitting
climax to The activities Of the de
partment for the season. Meetings
viii be resumed III the fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
HOME CANNING
IN A NUTSHELL
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Boil jars and tops for at least Is
minutes before filing them. A wash
boiler or any other large vessel
with tight-fitting cover) fitted with
false bottom of Stats or wire mesh
may be used for the processing
vessel
While jars are still hot pack with
prepared product.
Without delay place rings on jars
and put on hot tops, but do not
screw or clamp alright at this
stage
Place partially sealed jars while
still hot into warm water over the
tops. Put cover on boiler.
Boil (process) the filled jars for
the time or periods specified Seal
by clamping or screwing tops until
the jar is absolutely air-tight. Cool
the Jars out of a draft and when
cold test for leaks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
H FfP s! SKI fH 45!!5a
by "A MR.. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: ] am the
young wife OF a soldier VINO Is IN o
training camp. Although / thought
It best to wait until the war was
over before we married, my nus
band insisted It should take place
before his departure, and | listened
to him. | support myself and en-
10Y my work and have home
where / am always welcome, al
! though II Is little lonely for me
now.
MY husband wants me TO give up
my work and go and live at the
! camp. It understood at the time OF
our marriage that / was to continue
my work until his return. Or
course | love my husband and want
to please him, but do you not think
would be more patriotic 10 con
time to support myself than to go
live on his wages and what the gov
eminent would allow me? We
should also have more TO start a
home together when the war IS
over. CON EN- ED.
It would be very unwise for You
to give up your position and go to
camp. Your reasoning is entirely
correct, and l hope you will not be
persuaded by your husband TO go TO
him. II is only natural that ne
should want you to come. But 1t
would be very unWise to give up 4
good and permanent position to 20
TO him when he will be called away
so soon.
am q girl
of IA years. l would like to buy
thrift stamps, but have no none
and my mother can't afford TO give
me spending money. Do you think
| could make money by writing
moving picture plays? How much
do you think l would get for one
play? Il. Il.
You are much too inexperienced
to write moving picture plays now.
Perhaps If you practice for few
years you will be able to when you
are older. The price paid for them
varies wildly in accordance with
the worth.
Why don't you take care of ba-
bies in the afternoon or evening
when mothers want to go away. ]
am quite sure you could get work
of this kind and earn quite little
money for thrift stamps.
Dear Mrs. Thompson % l went
with a fellow about three months
and about two weeks after Christ
mas we quit. l find now 1 cannot
do without him. We both go to
school and see each other every
day. In school he treats me Won
derfully and winks at me, which |
hate. Sometimes in school ne
smiles, but other times he does
not. Should 1 speak to him in a
friendly way in order to regain his
friendship and love, or should l &C.
cool and never smile at him?
(2) While going together he said
he would never quit girl on his
own account. He kept his promise
was the one who broke our
friendship. Not long ago l wrote
him letter telling him had found
that l was in the wrong. and asked !
him to let me know how he felt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
BREADS.

Cornbread one pint rich
cream (sweet or sour whipped to a
stiff froth add one level teaspoon
salt, one level teaspoon soda and
one level teaspoon sugar. Stffeh
with cornmeal and bake. This Will
serve four people.
Graham Flour-Three cups gra-
ham -four, one and one-half cups
white flour, three teaspoons baking
powder, one teaspoon salt, one tea
spoon soda dissolved in one table
spoon boiling water, one cup molas-
ses, one and three-quarter cups
milk.
Mix well and sift dry ingredients,
except soda Put molasses in bowl
and add alternately milk and dry
ingredients. Add soda, dissolved
in boiling water, last. Bake in two
breadpans in moderate oven As
minutes. Before baking add one
half cup each of chopped nuts and
dates. or raisins may be Toured and
added.
Brown Bread Cfrom above menu)
One and three-fourths cup gra-
ham -four, half cup each wheat and
barley fiours, half heaping teaspoon
salt, one and one-half cups sour
milk (best when thick), one-quarter
cup moIasses, one good teaspoon
soda, half cup raisins, If liked;
rounded teaspoon vegetable fat
and raisins, if used Put into
a creased bread pan and bake about
one and a quarter hours in mod
crate oven
Dat and Corn Bread-Rolled Oats
(ground) two cups, corn flour two
thirds cup, milk three-quarter cup,
corn syrup four tablespoons, melted
fat two teaspoons, eggs two. Mix
the melted fat, liquid, syrup and
egg. Add the we'll mixed dry in
gradients Bake as a loaf in a mod
erately hot oven for one hour or
longer. Nuts or raisins may be
added if desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Garden Party at White Home.

A garden party will be held at
the l. S. White home Saturday ev-
ening. sponsored by the social
committee of the war camp service
board. soldiers stationed at Rock
Island arsenal to be the special
guests. Young women holding in
vitations to the affair given by the
board are urged to attend this par
". but the rule that cards must
be shown before admittance will
be granted, will be strictly en-
forced at this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Dinner Club at Patterson Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Patterson,
1900 Fourteenth street, entertained
the Dinner club last evening, serv-
ing a course menu at a table bright
dinner hours were spen with
games and the prizes were given
to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swami
The July meeting of the club will
take the form of an outing, the
place to be selected later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Laura MARQUIS Guild Session,

The June meeting Of the Laura
Marquis Westminster guild of
South Park Presbyterian church
was held last evening, Miss Ger
trude Kerr acting as the hostess
and entertaining in her home on
the Thirtieth street road The
young women occupied themselves
with Red Cross work, later enjoy
ing a time of sociability during
whuch refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
ELDER LATTER DAY
SAINTS GIVES TALK

Paul n. Hanson, one of the elders
in the Latter Day Saints church,
will speak this evening at the
church. Eighteenth avenue and
Tenth street. on the subject will
the Jews Return to Palestine?" The
lecture is free and open to the pub
lie and the speaker is said to be an
excellent talker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12

Members Of the Mile a Minute
club enjoyed the day yesterday as
guests in the home Of Mrs. Arthur
WeckeI in Moline when they were
served with a sumptuous chicken
dinner. Roses. daisies and other
lovely garden flowers were used
10 decorate the house and tables
The time passed quickly with sew
ing and knitting and in the late
afternoon lunch was again served.
The club was invited 10 meet in
two weeks with Mrs. Henry Hoist
in Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Loyal Daughters Plan Musical.

MIS-. Rex Downing was the hos
tess last evening to the members
of the Loyal Daughters of the Me-
mortal Christian church, enter
tanning in her home. 1000 Twelfth
avenue. The attendance was large
and members at this time made
plans for a musical to be given at
the church the latter part of the
month Business matters were
otherwise routine and the usual
social hour followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Mrs. Scott IdIewvle Hostess.

Members Of the Idlewyle club en-
joyed the afternoon yesterday as
guests in the home of Mrs. W X
Scott. 25O7 Sixteenth avenue, Mo-
line. Red Cross sewing occupied
part OF the afternoon and after
work had been put aside the hostess
served a refreshing lunch. The
club will enjoy an outing at the
time Of the next meeting, the place
10 be selected later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Kate Hill Girls at Supper.

A goOdly number of the members
Of the Kate Hill Mission society of
the United Presbyterian church
gathered last evening at the home
of Mrs Fred Knabe, 2616 Fffth-and-
a-half avenue, where they enjoyed
a picnic supper served on the lawn.
The evening was spent socially and
very delightfully."-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12

( about II. He did not answer n.
you think he loves me2 He is vera
independent. and that rs ono reasl,
| doubt his love, although liLo IL.
dependent people. LII u
% Speak 10 him In a frlendf,
way.
~ He does not love Won NJ ii,
would have answered your letter
You do not say how old YOU arc
but ! should think a school IT,.
would be too young 10 think a.
seriously Of love.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: 7 am q,
girl Of IS and 20 with fellow @
l like him and he likes me. but h,
is acting differently Of late an,
gives me the impression that he IA
firing Of me.
What would you do? Should .
give him a chance 20 20 with otba,
girls? l like him too well 10 yiy,
him up for good. BLONDF
Yes give him a chance 10 20 win
other girls. II would be well Ia
you 10 go with other boys. too
you are not already doing so. ID,
not let him come 20 see you ever,
time he asks 10. II he thinks voi
are engaged by other boys he vii
be all the more eager for your com
pany himself.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We ar
two girls Of =. Are we too youuI
TO 90 to public Dances
FRIENDS.
Yes, you are too young.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
ELECT CURTIS AS
DIRECTOR OF BANK

Hugh F. Curtis has been elected
by the directors of the Rock Island
Savings bank to I'LL the vacancy on
the board left by A. ]. Lndstrom,
who recently became assistant
cashier Of the State bank of Chi
CagO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12

LOYAL Daughters Of the Second
Christian church were guests last
evening Of Mrs. Blanche Benesh in
her home. 1902 Thirty-second
str 4et. meeting for the regular
June session. After the tTausac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
FLYER KILLED IN FAIL.

Belleville, Ill. June I2.-Lieuten-
ant r. Bardwell was killed and
Major John B. Brooks, commanding
officer at Scott field, probably fat
ally injured in falling atrplane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
ARE ALSO GARDEN
SLACKERS IN CITY

A new kind OF a Stacker" has
been found in Rock Island
Early this spring. under the di-
rection OF Mr.. KENNEL, several
school gardens were plotted in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

To Keep Mold From Gathering
On Canned Fruit or Preserves-Cut
piece of letter paper to fit the top
of jar or can and wet good in al
cohol or brandy, and no mold with
gather.
Or put paraffin on jellies and it
never molds.
Bread Crumbs-Save small pieces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Social Announcements.

The Center Station Red Cross
unit Will meet tomorrow afternoon
with Mrs Harry Swami, 2713 Elev-
enth street. TO complete the bed
shirts and women's garments be
gun last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Willing Workers Class Session.

The July meeting of the Willing
Workers class of the South Park
PRESBYTERIAN church was held last
evening in the home of Ms. Robert
Baird, 3002 Tenth avenue. Robert
Baird. the small son of the hostess,
favored with vocal numbers, and
the evening was spent socially,
Mrs. Baird serving refreshments.
The July meeting will be an out
ing to be held at Long View park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
SOCIAL EVENTS

ton of business matters the time
was spent socially, with Red Cross
work and the serving of light re-
freshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
Circle Plans SOciahIe.

At a meeting of the Helen Mills
circle of Broadway Presbyterian
church held yesterday afternoon in
the home of Miss Bell EIwell, 1913
Twenty-third street. plans were
made for an ice cream sociable
which is to be held on the church
lawn Monday evening. This IS
given for the purpose of raising
enough money to pay the foreign
mission pledge of the circle. There
will be a special musical program
and the young women are making
an effort to provide an evenings
good entertainment. Miss Elwell
conducted the devotional services
and the home mission topic, The
Strategic Positions of Cuba and
Porto Rico" was discussed by Miss
Helen Moore and a guest of the
evening, Miss Leila Taylor. gave
several piano selections. The pa
tronesses of the circle were special
guests of the evening. The COM
pany was served with supper. later
enjoying a delightful social time.
Miss Maud Robertson. whose
marriage is an event of the sum
mer, and who has been principal Of
the Hawthorne school for a number
of years. was guest of honor at a
meeting held yesterday at the
school arranged by the Parent
Teacher association Red Cross unit.
Miss Robertson was presented with
a beautiful MADEIRA luncheon set
as a gift from the association. At
business meeting of the association
il was decided 10 purchase two
sewing machines for use in the Red
Cross work. which occupied the
time Of the women yesterday. Re-
freshments were served as a spe-
cial feature of the afternoon.