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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-17
MEMPHIS COTTON,
DAILY STATEMENT.

Yellow tinged, 800 10 It's points lower;
blue stained, 6b0 to $50 points lower;
yellow stained. 500 to $50 points lower.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-17
Chalmers Also Guarantees
Present Chalmers Prices

Much confusion and considerable apprehension exists we find, in the public
mind with regard to present prices Of motor cars.
As a result of this, buyers hesitate to order the cars they need lest prices
generally be reduced in the nearf future.
This condition calls for a frank statement from every motor ar manu-
fcturer-here is the Chalmers statement
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-17
AMERICAN EXCHANGE.

Closing quotations for the American
Cotton and Grain exchange were
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-17
ToMoRRoWs ESTIMATED.

1918 Week. 1al7.
New Orleans 6,50Oa 1900 I0.35t~ 1904
Galveston Is, 000n1 $4,000 1894 1924
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-17
MISCELLANEOUS

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 17.-Butter-
Creamery. sOihc; firsts, 5Shc; seconds,
56lsc; packing, Ale,
Eggs-Firsts, Coo; seconds, 47c.
Poultry-Unchanged.
pntatoes-Firm, SL6042.0 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
CHERRIES HERE
SOON ABUNDANT
Rock Inland GrOcers Expect Drop
in Price of Fruit Here in
Short Time.
CANTELOUPES OBTAINABLL
COcoanuts Becoming Scarce As
Government Places Restric-
tiOns on Quantity.

According to the markets of this
city, cherries are to he plentiful
and cheaper this year than last.
The first ones are on the mar
ket now. Next week they will take
a drop in price and by the time
that cherries are in season it viii
be possible to purchase them at q
cheaper price than they have been
for years. WatermelOns. canta-
Ioupes and homegrown tomatoes
have just come in. They have ad-
vance in price. Both old and
new potatoes, which are coming
from Texas, are higher this year.
Old potatoes are becoming scarce.
Pineapples which have in the
past years been very plentiful are
almost unObtainable. Because Of
weather conditions in Cuba, where
the fruit is grown, the crop is ex-
ceptionally small. Although the
grocerymen now have cOcOanuts,
they will not be able to buy them
in a few weeks.
The government is permitting
sales only when dealers Will buy
them in thousand lots. 1t has been
discovered that the shells are an
excellent material to be used in a
composition for making explosives,
This makes it necessary for
wholesale houses to sell to retail
dealers only in prepared form.
TN e So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
ALEDO AT 4 GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer County's Busy Capital

Keesport, Pa, high school next
fall
Mrs. James Bjorkman and Ralph
Jones went to Iundstry, Ill,
Thursday, to make a short visit
with Ralph's relatives there.
T. o. Walton departed Thursday
for Colorado Springs, Colo, where
he will spend the summer before
taking up the chair of mathematics
in the Colorado School of Mines
next fall.
Miss Thusnelda Heegard left fo-
her home in Elmhurst, Ill, Thurs
day. after finishing her work as
head of the history department or
William and Vashti the past year.
Misses Nettie Mckee and Mar
garet Crosby went to Williamsfield
Thursday to make a short WISH
with friends. Miss Mckee Will go
on from there to her home in Phil
lips, Wis, having graduated from
William and Vashti this year.
Miss Eva Mcfarland and Miss
Nellie Mccoy left for Louisville,
XIV. Thursday morning to make
visit with Miss McF'arland's broth
er, Harry, who is stationed at
Camp Taylor, near Louisville.
Word was received at home that
Harry was going east next week.
DR.. A. c. Sells was a Rock Is
land visitor Thursday.
Mrs. George A. Cooke went to
Springfield, Thursday, to visit
with Justice Cooke.
Mrs. A. G. BridgfOrd went to
Woodruff Thursday to make a
short visit with relatives.
Henry Noble of Joy was a bust
ness visitor in Aledo on Thursday.
John Lealfigh of Joy visited in
AIedO Thursday.
Otis Noble and Guy Noble of
New Boston were Aledo callers
Thursday.
Elmer Pattison of Alexis visited
in Aledo Wednesday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
PLAN ACITATED
FOR BIG BEACH
City Physician Renews Efforts In
Behalf of a Municipal Bathing
Plan Here.
OFFICIALS DROP MATTER NOW
City Commission Is Unable To See
Project Through Without Aid Of
General Public.

Dr. C.. 7. Foster, city physician,
has renewed his efforts this year
in an cudeavor to agitate the need
OF a municipal bathing beach in the
lower end of this city.
According to Or. Foster, last year
through an appeal from the pubic
spiriIed citizens OF this city and OF q
fciaIS interested IN the betterment
OF this community. the Rock Island
CITY commission, unable to foresee
the coming events of this year.
agreed 10 reconstruct, open and
maintain municipal bathing
beach x the river front on four
acres between Seventeenth and
Eighteenth avenues
At tile time this promise was
agreed TO, the deficit in this years
treasury was unforeseen.
To nut the scheme through il Is
estimated that from $4,000 To $4,000
would be needed Included III this
would he to level the beach, re-
move instructions from the water,
refill holes so needed and build q
bathing house Tor the women and
enc for the men.
a Rock Island benefactresS HY-
ing in the lower end Of town, ono
who is known as charitable and
high spirited, mas promised to give
$1,000 towards the fund. the rest
10 be contributed by the public. The
CITY commission promises to furnish
the grounds. provide for a care TAX
OF and maintain the beach through
out the seasons, If the fund can be
raised.
Place Offered.
There is still another solution to
the problem. The Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
ROCK ISLAND MAN,
UNABLE TO PASS;
GETS DISCHARGE

Richard Woodruff, former saloon
keeper of this city, returned today
from Montreal Barracks. Canada,
where he had been sent for exam
nation prior to acceptance into the
British Royal engineers corps.
Mr. Woodruff. a bricklayer by
trade, attempted to gain entrance
into the United States army en-
gineers, but was rejected because
OF his age. He is 50 years old He
at once applied at the British re-
cruiting Office in Chicago and was
accepted May %. The English age
limit in the Royal engineers is Sc
years. Upon taking his third phys
ical examination, Mr. Woodruff
was hOnorably discharged. He
stated today that he would con
tinue his attempts to get into the
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

Structural Bridge and Iron works.
located directly to one side of the
grounds proposed for the beach,
has offered its facilities and its
beach gratis if the city can raise
the fund and see fit to carry the
Plan through.
The money so donated Will be
used to scrape the bed of the river.
place ropes at the danger line.
smooth the beach. erect the bathi1 g
houses and all the necessary equip
ment needed to make it an up-t0-
date and creditable bathing beach
sto this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
Men Leave SATURDAY..

The two special calls for men
whom the local board indicted in
to the service are to leave SatuT-
day morning. Three of these men
20 to Valparaiso university, Indi-
ana. and four go to Bradley Poly
technic at Peoria.
The three who go to Valparaiso
are Wylie Sharp, Arthur Anderson,
and Raymond Scranton The four
to Bradley are Charles Martin
StromOuist, Andrew Epperly,
Stewart Quaintance, and Fred
White.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

$685.. the lowest figure to be
reached in weeks The report iol-
lows:
George B. McNutt for G. l..
Walker, Gle Twentieth
street; garage ......-....'| LOU
Hudson, Collins & Hammer
ich for Bengston estate,
1G30K Second avenue, re-
modelling Encouragement SUI
Hudson. Collins e. Hammer
fch for Montgomery
Campbell, 1909 Second ave
nue.. addition to store 80. LOW
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

r.. Johnson for r. q. Reed
Twelfth avenue and Forty
fourth street dwelling
Baily Ferkel. self sevenfb
street and Twenty----ird
avenue, barn .........
Miss F.. Wiederkehr. self. 2s2I
Ninth avenue remodeiiug
Charles Dorsch. self, 1861
Ninth street. garage ...
William r. Wells. self. 1912
Fifth street dwelling
William x Wells. self. 1912
Fifth street dwelling ....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
Baby Boy at Howard COOper's.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cooper
who reside east of AIedO. announce
the arrival of a baby boy
Wednesday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
High Nutritive Value

Troco, like butter, is invaluable energy
food Of the highest nutritive value. 1t is
equally digestible and easily assimilated.
1t is not substitute for butter but really
buffers successor, solving the butter prob
lem for Millions
Old laws, made before this great discov-
cry, compel us to label it as an oleomarga-
rine, but Troco contains no animal oils =
and no Preservatives it is made only from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
COAL WANTED.

Sealed proposals will be received
by the city of Rock Island, Illinois,
at the Office of the city clerk up tho
, O'Clock p. m, June 20, 1918, for
1S5 tons of 6-inch lump coal to be
delivered as per instructions on file
in my office. Bidder must state
mine from which coal will be fur
rished.
The city reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Rock Island, Illinois, June 10,
1918.
NJ, T. RUDGREN,
Commissioner of Accounts and
Finances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
Personal Mention.

Joe Carnahan was a visitor to
Joy Wednesday.
Miss Leila Swarts left for her
home in Arkansas City, Kans.,
Thursday, after completing her
work as head Of the English and
French department Of William and
Vashti college for the past year.
Miss Swatts has accepted a posi-
ton as French instructor in Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
BUILDING TOTAl.
is ONLY S7,625

During the last week only three
permits for dwellings were issued
by c. V. Johnson. city building in
spector The total expenditure In
volved in the weeks building was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

200
I r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
Library Closed Sunday.

Ger township library will be closed
on Sunday afternoons and even
ings until next September, when
school reCpenS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

Steaming Wrinkles Out Of Gown
Fill bathtub or a large wash boil
er half full of hot water and hang
gowns above it to steam. In a few
hours the wrinkles will disappear
Also freshens lace and chiffon
gowns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
Goes to Training School.

Word received here from Fred
Graham, who is at Camp Shelby,
Hattiesburg, Miss, stated that he
is going to enter the officers train
ing school at Camp Shelby at once
One hundred sixty men were
picked out Of 5000 and then "a
were selected from these $50 for
this school. he being one of the
"a
He left here with the cOntin-
gent of 81 men, May q.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29
TIRE CHANGING JOTST
 FOR WOMAN nRTVET2S

Hartford, Aug. 29.--Is there a wo- man in the state of Connecticut who can, by her own efforts, change an automobile tire at such a rate of speed that mere man will be put to shame? s>~' - '-.''
 That question will be answered at Charter Oak park next week, as the Woman's Division of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has offered a prize of $25 to the woman who changes a tire in the quickest time. There are no conditions, except that the Jugs on the dcmountable rim must be frightened to the greatest pos- sible degree, and the tire must be in the proper alignment at the conclu- siOn There is no entrance fee and all women, regardless of their experience in automobile matters are allowed to take part.
 A stop watch will be used, and an accurate record will be made of all those who enter. The contest will be- gin on Monday morning and will be brought to a conclusion at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, when the prize will be awarded to the fortunate woman who shall have acquitted herself best in the competition.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29

a prosperous railroad head who, as he is sternly pressing the prosecution of a young employee, learns at last through the very detective whose narrow m inded natives, a realization of their loss in refusing to admit the newer forms of amusement. Incident ally her old-time sweetheart editor of the local news sheet, is one of the narrowest of all-and it is to his re- generation especially that she turns her attention. You cannot help but laugh at her efforts to rejuvenate and humanize the extremely narrow minded, old-fashioned little town she inhabits. Under the supervision of MT. Ince, Miss Bennett has been able to exploit these particular charms for the screen and it has been proven many times that she possesses not only these but remarkable "camera face' and personality with much real dramatic ability.
 A Bluebird feature with prominent stars will be the extra feature, also several comedies and other short sub jects will be shown. Four unusually good vaudeville acts consisting of very good singing, dancing and music will conclude the program
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29

comprehending my barrassment. There was something else in his tone, also, som ething which I saw reflected in Lillian's eyes, when l involuntarily glanced at her, without knowing why I did so.
 The next instant Lillian had swept from her face and eyes every vestige of expression. But I couldn't forget what I had surprised in her eyes. It was a look of troubled apprehension, and all at once l realized what I should have known before that no magazine commission would keep Dicky so long. There must be some Qther-perhaps less creditable-reas son for his absence than the one he had given me.
 I had no time for thought upon the subject. however, for Jack S next words gave Lillian the opportunity she de- sired
 "Is Katherine in ?" Jack asked. "T would like to see her if she is."
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29
PADS AND FASHIONS

Cravenete tan duck is 8, most suit able material for a. fall sports coat,
 A girls corset is more important than any other item in her wardrobe.
 Cotton voile has such an obliging way of serving for almost any occa- sion.
 Sleeveless satin coats mean every thing to plain skirts and waists nowa days.
 Bolero styles are very becoming to small women as we'll as to young girls.
 Collars are immense and square and are weighted by tassles at each corner.
 Lingerie with hemstitching and tiny self -ruffles is in excellent taste always.
 Slowly but surely the high French heel Is giving way to the sensible mlli- tary heel.
 A cloth or satin cape will take the place almost of a summer fur neck piece.
 A dotted and frilled collar with cuffs to match Is charming on gown of serge.
 A good voile waist has a square tucked collar and a, front panel of hor- izOntal tuCks.
 Some of the most charming of present-day garments are the little bibbed aprons.
 Color is more fashionable than ever before in the clothing of even little babies.
 A babys bewitching cap can be made of rows of puffed net, separated by insertions of tatting.
 A girls navy serge frock may have facings of red or Copenhagen blue with charming effect.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29

The information service is now handling about 5000 inquiries g. week, from the families of soldiers and sail ors who wish help in getting their allotments and allowances through the War Risk Insurance Bureau. These 5000 inquiries are not more than one-third of the total number of inquiries directed to Home Service sections. The others are taken care of by the section and division officers.
 Nenice-The American Red Cross in one week fed in Venice 2O,300 people: clothing and cloth were distributed to 492 persons; three Workrooms em- ploying 335 women turned out during this period 1,506 garments; 250 chill dren were taken care of at 24 asili; 175 babies received milk at the milk dispensaries, amounting to 2,500 litres of milk; in addition, there were dis tributed among the sick children 175 boxes of prepared infant food: during the same time 5000 refugees were taken care of in canteens in Venice and in Mestre. which is under the direction of the Venetian delegate, as is also Chioggia where during the same period 127 families of soldiers received free rations in the soup kitchen ASA additional families were supplied with milk and meat; 92 ex- pectant mothers received babies out fits; A children received shoes. thus enabling them to go to school; and IT women were employed in the labor atory making in the week 320 gar ments.
 St. Etienne, France.--An infant welfare exhibit is being held here under tha auspices of the American Red Cross and the Rockefeller Com missions as part of a general educa- tional campaign for the parents of France. The travelling exhibit was brought here from Marseille where the eighteen day exhibit was visited by 32,231.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29
FOX'S THEAATER.

An American farce comedy which will be appreciated by all is "A Pair of Sizes" appearing at Fox's theater today.
 "A Pair of Sizes as enacted by Tayor Holmes was a treat today to lovers of American farce. Those who saw and enjoyed "Ruggles of Red Gap will appreciate this typical of light comedy. Readers of our per- iodicals know and appreciate the fact that once in a. couple of months a story appears in The Saturday Eve ming Post that appeals to our pc culiar type of humor. The type must be "wise'' or the story comes and goes unheralded. "A Pair of Sixes'' like "Ruggles of Red Gap" is one of these delightful stories that appear once or twice in q year, tasteful as a Martini cocktail or a bit of Worcestershire sauce but gone before they are prop erly appreciated, so do not miss this treat. "A Pair of Sizes" with Taylor Holmes today only at Fox's.
 '"The House of Glass adapted by Charles F. Whitaker from the tre- mendously successful stage play by Max Marcin, will be the attraction at Fox's theater tomorrow. This produc- tion made by Clara Kimball Young, and her own company, under the d1- rection of Emile Chautard, Is being l distributed by Select Pictures. The l house of glass is that in which dwells
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29

purists, the same as the Louvre in 'aris or the Coliseum in Rome, are oints of interests to continental ravelers. He has made his reputa-
 ion by playing the game square. He islikes to mix drinks for minors and ne day when he refuses to supply
 trio of boys with liquor, he Is fired
 nd with his aged mother he goes to he country in search of another job. n 8 large inland town are two fac ions-one led by 9, German brewer lamed Wurst, and the other, a prohi- ,itfon element led by Burr Jason, a
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29
AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES

During the month of June more than 100, 900 families of soldiers and sailers receiver help of some kind from Home Service sections; and the total expenditure for money relief. as nearly as it can be estimated, was about $400,000. These estimates are based upon compilation of figures made in the Department of Civilian Relief at national headquarters, from the reports of 1,174 Home Serv- ice sections.
 There are in the whole country about 3,600 Home Service sections, so returns for June have been re- ceived from less than a third of them. These show that in the 1,174 sections the families dealt with, during the one month, numbered 86,514. Of these about 65,0O0 required substan- tial service, and 22, 900 were given in formation only. The financial assis- tance given for 5000 families amount ed for one month to more than $3OO,0O0. These figures are a secure basis for the conservative figures stated above and indicate the pres ent wide extent of Home Service work.
 Centers of the Work.
 The geographical distribution of Home Service work follows the distri- button of population. The largest number of families dealt with during the month was from the New York office of the Atlantic Division, which covers New York state, New Jersey and Connecticut. The second largest division centers at Boston, for all New England, and the third largest center is Chicago from which division point the work for Illinois, Michigan Wis consin, Iowa and Nebraska is directed
 There are 130 persons helping to administer Home Service and Civilian Relief, all of them in Washington, except for the directors and staff of the Home Service Institutes, who are in New York City.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29
F&EEINEY'S THEATER.

Enid Bennett, the charming Aus tralian find of Thomas H. Ince, who recently created 8 furore in her Paramount debut in "The Keys of Righteousness, will appear again on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Keeney's theater in Naughty, Naugh- ty'. This is not. as the namc would indicate, travesty on light opera, but Whimsically funny, true-to-life story of a girl in a small midvcstern town who struggles to bring to the
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29
Mexican Rico.

Try out two slices salt-pork diced: ado one cup-uncooked rice, fry rice until light brown. Cut up into it a good sized onion. Add or toma- toes and one cup hot water Cor soup stock if on hand). Let simmer for three-quarters of an hour stirring now and then. One pepper if desired Salt and pepper to taste.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29

acts. There will be Rouble Sims comedy cartoonist, Thorndyke and Current, two men in a comedy singing and talking act. Jack Lemley and Company presenting "A Night in June" a singing and talking act. Re- member that tomorrow is Service Day at the Lyceum so plan to go and see your boy in the Official Allied War Review.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-29
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Never allow baby teething ring or a, pacifier-such things are nests of germs.
 Fruit Is so valuable in diet that every member of & family should eat it regularly.
 A little orange juice may be added to the drinking water if the baby re- fuses it plain.
 seafood, poultry and rabbits arc particularly patriotic foods to use in place of meat.
 Any bit of fruit that is left over can be preserved and put into a small jar for the winter.
 One pound of dried corn goes further than a. can of corn. and it is more sure to keep.
 When a finger becomes so swollen that a ring cannot be removed, dip the finger in ice-cold soap suds.
 When churning butter from cream that tastes a little sharp, put a pinch of baking soda in the churn.
 Remember that a little careIessness about the baby's food may result in a serious illness or worse.
 A coffee pot should not be of tin. Tannin acid acts on this metal and makes a poisonous compound.
 Lima beans will not boil over. while cooking, if a small lump of butt ter is added to the water.
 Condiments as we'll as tea and coffee should be left out of children's diet So should fried foods.
 Peaches and plums are peeled more easily if they are dropped into boiling water for q few minutes.
 A child years old can safely eat ripe pears.
 It is best not to cover spinach while cooking.
 fit for cooking
 
 All large, hard fruits must he washed before pairing.
 Children should never be allowed rich and heavy preserves.
 Cookies will keep soft if put into q cloth-lned jar when hot.
 {c in almost the same way as canning them with sugar.
 Keep the garbage can covered and you will not attract so many flies.
 Use meat on the family table just often enough to tempt the appetite.
 Fruits and vegetables may be dried in wire trays in the oven, or suspended over the stove.
 Cereals should be boiled until they are done and then boiled still another hour.
 When peas are old, try boiling them with lettuse leaf and a lump of sugar.
 Paraff1n bags are excellent contain CTS for dried fruits and vegeta bles. Use less cream so as to save plenty of whole milk for the children.
 An excellent breakfast consists of Barley suffins, bacon, fruit and coffee.