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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-25

MCKELSON, the we'll known tailor has removed to 104 Bank St. Clean ing, pressing, repairing. Full dress suits to rent. S6 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-25
JEWEIRY
JUNK DEALERS

JUNK DEALER-Union Junk Co. pays highest prices for everything in junk line. We call for soc worth up. 27 Clarence St. Phone Barnum 2503-2. Try once, you will be satis- fled. G29 ale
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22
Plenty of Fresh Air Is
Good Health Insurance

Do not close up the house the
first cold day.
The best protection against colds
and influenza is plenty Of fresh air.
Open all the doors several times
a day and thoroughly air the whole
house.
Fresh air Is more quickly heated
than stale, hence It, saves fuel as
well as health to have good VENT.
lation.
All winter leave at least one
screen in a window in each room
Cover It with muslin-an old -four
sack Is excellent for this purpose
In this way fresh air Is secured
without draft and dirt is kept out.
Sleep at night with the windows
open. The body replaces the waste
Of the day during the sleeping
hours and plenty Of oxygen is its
first aid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22
RED CROSS BRANCH TURNS
ATTENTION TO PEACE WORK
Urquhart Auxiliary Foresees
Many Opportunities for Serr-
ice, Despite Vars End
Repairs to Soldiers Garments,
Knitting, Canteen and Other
activities Are Planned

The Urquhart auxiliary of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. with headquarters in
Red Cross Hail. wanamaker's, will be
one of theefrst branches to turn all its
energies to peace work.
True, much of the peace work during
the next year will greatly resemble the
war work and the great problems will
be in adjusting the minds of workers
to the fact that there still Is something
for them to do.
The soldiers repair department Is
heaped with garments to be mended
and darned. Knitters are needed to
make all sorts of articles for nurses
and men in service overseas. The can
teen department will still have it's pass
ing soldiers to feed and the information
department will have more questions
to answer about the loved ones in
service.
The greatest difference will he in the
| surgical dressings department. Here
the work will all be changed. Instead
of surgical things the women will now
make garments for the refugees. The
same supervisors will direct the depart.
| 'i~''e anu 'heS ote hopiiis JUST as many
OF the war workers will continue their
visits to Red Cross Hall.
The Urquhart auxiliary. formerly the
Pennsylvania women's division for ma
tional preparedness. was one of the first
organizations at the beginning of the
war to affiliate with the southea stern
Pennsylvania chaptet of the American
Red Cross, entering as the Urquhart
Auxiliary No. 3. with Mrs. George w
Urquhart. the founder. as chairman.
Red Cross Hall. formerly University
Hall. was dedicated to the Urquhart
members by John Wanamaker. after
the chapter had ontgrown its early
headquarters on Chestnut street.
Equipped as 1t Is with electric motors,
electric cutters, whlte-topped tables,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

workers, ofttimes at great sacrifice,
have never permitted our flag to be
lowered Our work. though the war
Is over, Is not finished. Through the
stricken countries of our allies our
beloved Red Cross flows like sooth-
ing river. It's thousands Of consecrated
workers touching shoulder to shoulder
with our men. the real things. We
must carry on till over here, over there,
everywhere, there is in truth and in
deed on earth peace, good will toward
men,"
The annual report OF the Urauhart
Auxiliary. just ready for the press,
SHOWS that In the year ending October
81, 1918. the surgical dressings depart
ment completed 306.s11 articles: sur
gical garments department, 2S.ll5
pieces: knitting department, 21,215
articles and 1870 articles of clothing
we're reclaimed in the soldiers repair
department.
The canteen department Of the auxil-
iary served refreshments to 1891 men,
IN all the Liberty Loan and war savings
drives the members have taken active
part. Through the generosity of mem
bers and friends, the auxiliary equipped
and sent an ambulance to Base Hospital
No, "a In France; endowed two beds In
the first American military hospital in
France; furnished and maintained
solarium at the Navy Yard Hospital
| provided 800 worth of fruit and ice
cream for convalescent sailors during
the recent epidemic. and spent s2Ol7. 80
In making Christmas. 1917. hap.
pier for soldiers and sailors in camps
and overseas. Aside from this the mem.
! berS sent one ton OF clothing to Belgium
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

Alexander NJ. Fox. Jr.. Mrs. Ralph c.
Mrs. o. ]. De Rousse. Mrs Will
liam G.. Henry Mrs. Harry T. Porter.
Mrs. Henry F.. Mitchell, Mrs. George Il,
Smitheman, Mrs. Charles Henry Fox.
Mrs Charles G. Frasier and Mrs. l.. b.
MCGOWAN.
The advisory staff includes Mrs
George W. Childs Drexel. Mrs. J. Gard
ner Cassatt, Mrs. L. r. Stotesbury. Mrs
Barclay II. warburton. Mrs. Thomas
Potter Jr., DIR. Caroline Purnel. Mrs
Nathaniel S. Keay, Mrs. Rodman L.
Griscom. Mrs. Reed A. Morgan. Mrs
Cornelius Stevenson, Mrs. I. H. O'Hara,
Mrs George Wharton Pepper, Mrs
George Dallas Dixon. Mrs. Thomas Rob-
ins. Mrs. H. S. Prentice Nichols Mrs
Charles Biddle and Miss Sophie Cad
walladcr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

rive and Kathey was still bending over
the account of the great battle vhei,
she again became conscious of some
one standing outside the ticket Office
window.
Good morning, Kathey." 1t was
John--a perfectly COOL self-possesseo
John There was Furthermore an In
deflnable pride in his bearing.
Kathey managed to answer his greet
ing and to appear unconcerned as she
went through the process of selling him
a ticket to camp.
As he took a bill from his pocketbook,
something ljght fiuttered to the counter,
Kathey picked 1t up. 1t was n tiny
silk American flag.
How pretty" exclaimed Kathey.
John smiled wl.imsically as he
reached for the emblem and pressed 1t
to his lips.
ITS my sweetheart" he said, II sail
tomorrow for over there"
ITO France" breathed kathey.
The whistle of the approaching train
was heard. Kathey moved to the door
of the ticket office. At the door of the
station John held out his hand to say
"good-by."
Kathey's both hands went out impul-
John, dear" she murmured, rs there
room for a second sweetheart"
Johns answer was silent embrace
From without came the strains of a
we'll known anthem. Joey's spirits had
evidently risen.
Tomorro,o's Complete Novelette,
"JACR'S JOKE"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

include 15i pairs OF shoes and 2s9s gar~I
ments. During the last winters cold
weather $50 coal orders were distributed
and seventy-two oil stoves given away.
Medical aid and sick diet were furnished
In 3s9 cases. Bibles, prayer books Or
periodicals were distributed 20 a total
Of 1897 persons.
Other activities of the mission were
the paying OF 1880 relief and 21,TbO
pastoral visits: the holding OF 47f5 re-
ligious services and the getting OF Jobs
for 90o persons. Institutions main
tained by the Mission received AS con-
valescents and 3o7 consumptives SUM
mer outings were given to 531 children.
and ninety-eight Of the little folks were
gladdened with a trip to the circus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

Tonorroto's Complete Novelette,
"JACK'S JOKE"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22
CITY MISSION HAS ACTIVE YEAR
Organization Has Splendid Rec.
ord in Relief Work

Some OF the work along practical.
charitable lines done by tho city Mis-
sion during the last year Is outlined in
a summary of that organizations ac-
tivlties. Along the lines of personal re-
lief the City Mission gave out 1l14 gro
Gerry orders; 500 Thanksgiving and
Christmas dinners: 3930 mill; orders,
and 1920 Ice orders.
Gifts OF wearing apparel TO the poor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22
Photo by Photo-Crafters'
MRS. GEORGE W. URQUHART
Chairman of the Urquhart Auxiliary
of the American Red Cross

fifty sewing machines Il complete
filing system, stock rooms, cloak and
checking rooms and every packing
and delivering facility, the hall
has been a constant source of inspira-
ton to the increasing Premiership.
ITO go over the top in every campaign.
in every drive. in every quota given.
has been our motto" said Mrs. CrQu-
hart, land our many loyal and devoted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

XyOU may say what you will, but there
i Is something country looking"
about the living room, with It's heavy
hangings and winter clothes, IL the
table has a white cover on 1t. A heavy
dark cover to carry out the general
color scheme Is infinitely more in keep
Ing. Recognizing this, one shop Is dis
playing an uncommonly rich array CT
table covers in many patterns and de-
signs One, for example. Is of old rose
center with border and ends in tapestry
design Another has n center OF Delft
blue. A particularly attractive cover is
developed in black, yellow and gold.
Prices begin at 50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22
Adventures
With dPurSe
FOUND TODAY

1, An uncommonly rich array OF table
covers exceptionally priced.
2. Artistic low blue bowls for flowers
and little yellow vases, too.
3. Distinctive writing paper for thirty
Ave cents n box; u Christmas sug-
aestion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

Would you believe it possible that
writing paper of good quality and dis
tinctive enough to express your own in
dividualty can be had for thirty-five
cents a box? 1t is linen paper, and the
enevelopes are extra long and unusually
narrow. Tan paper and envelopes have
edges Of gilt. White stationery is edged
with blue or pink. Here you have a
particularly welcome Christmas gift.
For names Of shops address Woman's Page
Editor, phone Walnut 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-22

Indeed, you will fairly hold your
breath or gasp with delight when you
see the unbelievably lovely array OF
bowls and vases. so artistically. so al
lur'ngly displayed. You will pick up
little yellow vase that you will vow was
expressly made for the little table In the
corner of the living room. And before
you have half expressed your apprecia-
ton of 1t, your eye will be attracted by
a low blue bowl that will give your din
ing room the very finish it needs You
will pick up n rare green flower pot
with conventional. stenciled flower de-
signs, and will straightaway know down
in your heart that here is pot worthy
to held the little plant you have been
so carefully nursing. And. In short.
when you reluctantly leave this little
dream room, doubt mot that you will
not only take away a bowl or vase for
yourself. but n Christmas gift fr
friend as well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Kidney Trouble Not
Easily Recognized
Applicants for Insurance On.
Rejected.

An examining physician for ona :.
the prominent Life Insurance comn.s
les, in an interview of the suhiee,
made the astonishing statement ~.
one reason why so many applicants
for insurance are rejected is becauss
kidney trouble is so common to Il.
American people. and the large maior.
ity Of those whole applications are a.
clined do not even suspect that the,
have the disease.
Judging from reports from dru..
gists who are constantly in dire,
touch with the public. there is on
preparation that has been very me,
cessful in overcoming these copd,.
tons. The mild and healing influence,
of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is soar
realized. 1t stands the highest for Il,
remarkable record of success.
We find that Swamp Root is strietl,
an herbal compound and We would A.
wise our readers who feel in need q
such a remedy to give it trial. III,
on sale at all drug stores in bottles a
two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to te.
this great preparation send 10 cent,
to Or. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton n
Y, for sample bottle When writin,
be sure and mention the Rock Islant
Daily Argus.-fAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Congressman See Nothing Gained by
Address Senator Chamberlain Made

that. He announced that he was re-
ferring solely to the war depart
ment, but It was what he said. not
what he meant. to which the presi-
dent addressed his blast
Allies Cause Delays.
One result Of the controversy is
that the president has permitted 1t
to be made known that much of the
delay has been due to changes in the
plan Of campaign made in agreement
with the desires Of our allies and in
furtherance Of their own plans, which
the Russian collapse and Germany's
Italian campaign in turn forced on
them.
We could have had many more men
in France than we have, If France and
England had not asked that supplies
be given the preference.
First, they wanted us to send no
men until they had been fully trained,
SO as not to repeat England's initial
mistake in sending raw levies.
Then the morale of the allies, par
ticularly in France, made it seem ad-
visable to give them ocular proof that
the United States was coming into
the war whole heartedly, and so the
original sample army under Pershing
was sent across while we began train
ing the big army on this side.
Joffre Changed Plan.
After Joffre had made his talk over
here it became apparent that France
wanted all the men we could send at
once and so the dispatch for our trans
ports was increased. the Frenchmen
telling us that they could be better
and more quickly trained within hear
ing distance of the battle front.
Our plan was to help in every way
We could, and we altered our arrange
ments to comply with the necessi-
ties of the men who were fighting the
great war. Naturally, the more mer
we sent the fewer munitions and food
could We put into France until we
got the ships that our program called
for. So again the transports were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
BRYAN BACKS UP
! WILSON; NO NEED
MUNITIONS HEAD

Columbus. Ohio, Jan. 25.-William
Jennings Bryan, former secretary of
state. came to the support of Pres
ident Wilson here today when he gave
out formal statement declaring that
he believes a ministry of munitions is
absolutely unnecessary.
Mr. Bryan gave out his statement at
the Union station, while his train east
stopped to change engines.
Il think the creation Of ministry
of munitions is unnecessary" he said.
"Mr Baker has done all human
being could do to collect and put into
shape the resources Of the country in
the prosecution of the war, and l can
see no reason why it should be taken
out of his hands, l share with the
president the appreciation of Mr..
Bakers ability, fitness and accomp-
lishments."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
SOCIAL EVENTS
JOhst.Grasiert.

The marriage of Miss Bertha Grad
ert OF Davenport and E. Walter Jobst
OF 1888 Thirty-eighth street. Rock Is
land, was celebrated last evening at
$50 O'Clock at Trinity Lutheran
church, Davenport; Rev. Oscar Horn,
the pastor. being assisted by the
gioom's father. Rev. Carl Jobst, of
Charlotte, Iowa, in performing the
double ring ceremony The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Esther
Gyadert. and the groOm's sister, Miss
Lydia Jobst, of Charlotte, and Aman-
dGs Horn Of St Louis and Bertram
Jobst OF Dixon, Iowa, were the at
PENDANTS to the groom. At the cere-
mony hour B. C. Meyer at the organ
played the Lohengrin wedding march
as the couple entered the church for
the ceremony, playing during the ser
vice and the occasional The church
was decorated in a green and white
color scheme, an arch hung with gar
lands being placed above the altar.
Woodrow Carlson. a 4year-Old tot,
carried the rings which were in Gala
lilies in a blue basket. Misses Ivy
Horn and Amanda Dietz acted as ush-
ers and were dressed in blue and
white dresses. The bride wore dress
Of white taffeta draped with chiffon
and net and trimmed In silver lace.
She wore the full length tulle veil,
which was held with sweat peas. Her
bridal bouquet was of roses and ferns.
The bridesmaids were in blue gowns
trimmed in silver lace and they car
ried bouquets OF white carnations
The ringbearer was in suit OF white
Mr.. and Mrs. Jobst left Immediately
after the ceremony for a visit with
the groom's relatives at Dixon, Iowa
and upon their return will reside al
l414 West Seventh street, Davenport
Mr.. Jobst is employed as a clerk at
Rock Island arsenal and both he and
his bride have been active In the work
Of Trinity church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25

Washington, Jan. 25.-After the
echoes of the speeches by Senator
Chamberlain and Theodore Roosevelt
yesterday had died away the net re-
suit of the day was summarized by a
group Of congressman thus
chamberlain set himself straight
and told us all the things we already
knew a little more dramatically than
they had been told before, but neither
he nor the colonel gave us a single
additional reason for making the
president swallow war measure that
he has said would hamper and delay
himland we have put the war in his
hands"
They might have added that Cham
berlain won every vote he already had
and the colonel cinched the support
of every partisan who was ready to
become a Roosevelt Republican, any
how.
The Chamberlain bill creating SUI
per-war cabinet has been referred to
the military affairs committee, OF
which he is chairman.
Then More Oratory.
Presently it will come back; there
will be more Oratory. The Republi-
cans will be tremulous with indigna-
ton at the neglect and delay that has
characterized the war preparations; ;
the Democrats, with few exceptions,
will point with pride to what has been
accomplished; each side will accuse
the other of being hide-bound politi-
clans, to whom the welfare of the
country is Of less consequence than
the advantage of party, and then the
bill will be defeated by 10 or dozen
votes, and we will go on to the next
episode.
There's Happy Medium.
Just the same the investigations
and the row over the proposed sub
stitutions of a war cabinet for the
present complicated system has not
been without value. Things are not
so bad as Chamberlain indicated, but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25

they are not so good as they should
be. 1t is doubtful if we ever entered
into a war where the percentage of
errors has not been higher, but, on
the other hand, we never before had
the chance to profit by the mistakes
and experience of other nations who
have had three years to learn the les
sons of modern war.
Chamberlain's speech was a won
derful presentation. He defended
himself against the presidents accu-
sation Of disloyalty and mendacity
without rancor, and he convinced his
hearers, if they needed convincing,
that President Wilson had made a
mistake in the ferocity of his reply
to Chamberlain's charge that there is
inefficiency in every department and
bureau of the government
Chamberlain should not have said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Scotch Thistle Club banquet.

The Scotch Thistle club is prepar-
ing to celebrate the l59th birthday an
niversary Of Scotland's poet. Robert
Burns, with banquet. which has be-
come sort of annual affair, and
which will be held this evening at the
Davenport Commercial club.
A four-course dinner will be served
at 7:15 in the main dining room. Mrs.
Herman Heesch, the president OF the
club. to preside as toastmistress.
The principal speakers will be DR..
l.. NJ. Coffman OF the First Presby-
terrain church, Davenport. and Rev.
Wilbur Babcock. pastor of the Bap-
fist church. Moline.
The club has members in Rock Is
land. Davenport and Moline, as well
as Princeton, Iowa, and Milan, ILL.,,
and a large attendance is anticipated.
The following program will be
given after the dinner hour:
Song-Agnes Mcdonald.
Mrs. George Weaver.
Violin-Silver Threads Among the
Gold. 81
Miss Aimee Soyster.
Reading-Selected.
Miss Margaret Carnaghan.
Song-The Reason Why l Wear the
, Kilt.
Mr.. Algie.
Somewhere in France is the
I Lily.
Mrs Raymond Heesch.
Song-There Was Lad.
j. r. Hood.
/ Sword Dance
Miss Tunnicliffe.
Song-My Laddie.
Mrs. George Weaver.
Violin solo-Selected.
Miss Soyster.
Song -Doughie, the Baker.
Mr. Algie.
Reading-Selected. ....
! Miss Carnaghan.
Song-keep the Home Fires Burn
ing.
Mrs. r. Heesch.
| Dance, Highland Fling.
Miss Tunnicliffe.
Song-One Hundred Pipers.
J. r. Hood.
! Song, selected
! Mr.. Algie
| The accompanist, Miss Bessie Stat
fenbiel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25

held back and barge boats hsx IS
preference. The manufacture n y
they needed slowed up the pfodu.4;s.
Of what we needed, but our need -.
not SO immediate as theirs.
This condition, in turn, passed -
for weeks we have been sendins -
dfers, how many we are MOI -.
mitted to tell, but enough to ecitss.
entirely the most sanguiRe ern.r,.
lions. We have set worlds No.
in the dispatch of troops durinr a. !.
period we have been at war. IN I ss ~
of the plan changes, the scarcitr =
shipping and the menace of the .rs
marines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
u. o. V. Install Monday.

The installation OF officers OF Bar
bara Frietchie tent, Daughters Of Vet
Grams, postponed from a week ago.
will be held Monday afternoon at 2:3O
at Memorial hall in TIE court house.
The Clara Barton tent Of Milan will
join with the local tent in the install
lation ceremonies. which will be in
charge of Mrs Wayne Smedley and
her staff Of the Moline tent. The men,
hers of all patriotic orders in the city
have been invited to attend the ex-
ercises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Social Announcements,

Miss Mary Wheeler of the Illinois
state training school for nurses, who
was to have addressed the local
nurses association yesterday, was I'M
able to reach the city and the meet
ings were postponed until later date,
which has not yet been fixed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Organize Ladies', Aid Society.
Evangelical Ladies Meet.

The ladies' sewing circle OF the
Evangelical Church Of Peace met for
the regular session yesterday in the
church social rooms. the ladies spend
ing their time with sewing and work
in the interest Of the church. The
committee served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Celebrate Tenth Anniversary.

A party of % friends called at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs, Howard Nixon
20S Seventh street, yesterday evening
to assist in the celebration of their
10th wedding anniversary. Music and
dancing contributed to the evenings
pleasure and the hostess served delic-
ious refreshments. Mr.. and Mrs.
Nixon were left with many useful gifts
and the evening proved very happy
one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Workers Glass With Mrs. UlIemeyer.

The January meeting OF the Work.
ers' class Of the First Baptist church
was held yesterday when Mrs. VIII
liam Ullemeyer acted as the hostess
and entertained in her home. 1907
Nineteenth street. Following the usual
program. devotional services and bus
mess session the company was enter
tanned with a contest Mrs. Ullemeyer
served refreshments in the course Of
the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-25
Hostesses Post. Nuptial Party.

Mrs. Otto Koenig and Mrs. John F.
Anderson in the home OF the latter,
4510 Fifth avenue. yesterday afternoon
entertained at post-nuptial party to
honor Mrs. Alex Johnson and Mrs.
Frank Loge, whose marriages took
place JAN 16 at Clinton, Iowa. and
who before that event were Miss En-
ma Hoist and Miss Esther Jernberg.
respectively. A pretty pink and blue
color scheme was carried out in deco
rations throughout the house and on
the serving table A three-course buf
fet lunch was served in the course OF
the afternoon. Mrs. o. c. Carlson en-
tertained with musical numbers anu
the time was spent in delightful in
formal sociability. In the course of
the day the brides were blindfolded
and were then led to baskets filled
with beautiful gifts for their new
homes. The untying of the gifts was
occasion for much merriment on the
part of the guests.