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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03

The vote of the women Of Rock
Island township yesterday swung
city which has been for years con-
sidered one Of the strongest baill-
wfcks of the wet faction in the state
of Illinois into the dry column.
Turning out in the largest num-
Der they have yet massed to exer-
else the right Of suffrage given
them by the state legislature six
wears ago, they overcame a major
ity Of 719 the men piled up for the
saloon by 1915 votes.
1t was the largest vote ever poll
ed in Rock Island. The total vote
was 1875 on the local option issue
The men gave the vets a majority
of 719, voting: Dry 2,61O, wet j.
329. The women gave the drys
majority of 1874, voting: Dry g.
$50, wet 1871. The net majority
dry is 1,075.
Many women in Rock Island
voted for the first time yesterday.
The house to house campaign con-
Quoted by the drys, coupled with
recent action OF the government in
establishing liquor prohibitory zone
and law enforcement measures
brought about through the war de-
partment because of the location
here OF the Rock Island arsenal,
aroused many of the gentler sex
liz ptf-Tn interest in
the city-tOwnship issue.
Had not the women voted yester-
day Rock Island today would be in
the wet column, but the vote would
not have shown u to be the same
stronghold of the wet faction that
1t has been considered for years.
In considering cities in the state
of Illinois, Rock Island has always
been placed in a class with Chicago,
Peoria and East st. Louis as baili-
wicks Of the liquor interests of
greatest strength
Landmarks as Bars.
Forty saloons now in operation
are voted out, and so more saloon
properties closed by the govern
ment are affected in the vote of yes
terday. making a total Of 81 saloon
properties which are placed out of
business for at least two years.
Bars which, as such, are landmarks
IN the city will pass out within the
next 80 days.
Although at 2:3o o'clock yester-
day afternoon, when an estimate
was made on the size of the vote,
based on the balloting at eight pre-
cincts, showing only an average
turnout, late voting swelled the
total to a marked degree and gave
the township its record vote The
vote in 1914 Of 10000 heretofore
has been the record in the town
ship, but yesterdays returns show
a total Of 11,315 votes cast on the
wet and dry issue This is an in
crease Of SIS votes over the former
high mark. Two years ago q total
vote Of 9.S44 votes were cast, 1881
less than yesterday. Two years
ago men returned a wet ajority of
1885. Women returned a dry ma
jority of 1872 In yesterdays re
suits the mems ma ority for the
vets decreased and the women s
majority Of the drys increased. A
comparison Of the vote of yester-
day with two years ago is ap-
pended:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
IIId JOi ILy q.
Vets Lose Township.

Vets Lose Township.
South Rock Island township,
which has been wet territory for
many years, climbed on to the
water wagon, going dry by 476 ma
jority. This will mean the elimi-
nation of the Luchmann saloon
which has been a landmark in that
section. Two years ago the town
ship voted to remain wet by a mar
gin of SO ballots.
Summary of the vote follows:
FIRST PRECINCT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03

Black Hawk township voted to
remain dry by a margin of 269, the
total dry ballots amounting to 400
and the vets to 131. The summary
for the two precincts follows:
FIRST PRECINCT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Coal Valley, Too.

Voters In Coal Valley township
refused to swing back in the wet
column again and by a majority of
40 favored remaining dry territory.
The vote is appended:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
SOME FAMILY!
35e,709As2 YOUNG IN THREE
YEARS

This startling number, according
to the recent government rat CEN
sus, would be the total, in three
their descendants breeding unin-
terruptedly without deaths. This
would include Is generations, for
a rat breeds from six to ten times
a year with an average of 10 young
at a litter The need of suppress
ing the rat menace is self-evident-
particularly when you take into
consideration that, on the average,
a single rat destroys SIS worth of
foodstuffs annually The total loss
in q year from rats is 5000, 900, 900.
A new rat poison has recently
been discovered that Will greatly
aid the nation in saving the food
which is so badly needed by our
selves and our allies. 1t is called
Rat Mum, and destroys without
odor. Dogs and cats will not eat
it. 1t is not spread on bread. SO
you do not run this risk of having
humans eat it by mistake. Rat
Mum comes in a cake. You simply
cru1nble it and put it where the rats
will get it, and you can soon rid
your place Of every one of these
wasteful, disease-spreading pests.
In this way you may save yourself
hundreds Of dollars yearly And
besides, you are performing a pa
triotic service, every rat you kill.
Rat Mum is sold in 25-cent pack
ages at druggists and grocers.-
(Ady0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
holland I Llrift in America
lseh Expert IN Armour's OIeomar-
gariHe Plant Tells Graphic
story ii New Food
Product.

Re was found in a big, cool. tile
bed room, testing with an instrd-
Eat the snOw-White contents of 4
pant chuTn, no whittier than his
pa cap, apron and gloves.
You people are progressive" he
III When I told my friends in
|ialand that I had accepted a pc
aoa with Armour and Company,
p l was coming to America an J
rs going to bring the churns with
e they wouldn't believe it. 1t
|nked Ike q very expensive prop
Sfion to them and they couldn :
Iaderstand that nut-margarine was
aeT food to this country.
lou see, margarine, made from
l1 oils, has been a staple food
r the markets Of Europe for
sars There are big concerns over
z The other side~that have their
p docks and qGays where ocean
ing steamers can tie up and dis ,
lAfge their cargoes of cocoanut
A-a peanut oils. Ana these plants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13

supply margarine in quantities
snihclent to satisfy the consumn.
ton Of from twenty to thirtv-two
pounds per person per wear I'm Da,-
mar K. Holland and other neigh
boring countries. / am told that -
spite OF Your immense exports of
udlI9 products, you use only two
ana one-third pounds of oleomar-
earlne per person per year.
les, all of these churns were
imported from Holland / had to
come over and superintend setting
mem up myself. They told me the
1000 fat shortage here was very
acute and as these churns had To
uh the submarine blockade We
sent the actual plans, designs and
measurements by another route. so
that in case of disaster it would
De possible to build the churns on
thls side. Fortunately this was not
necessary. but the firm did not want
TO take any chances. We didn't
Slght any submarines, but | brought
me churns over on a very fast ship.
md that most people with
Whom L have talked over here ex-
press surprise that il is in the
farming districts of Europe that
margarine finds it's greatest sale.
The thrifty farmers of the dairy
districts of Denmark and Holland
nave known for many years the
high nutritive quality and excellen.
flavor OF properly made nut mar
garine, and sell their butter and
serve on their tables this marga-
rlne, the value OF which this coun-
try has Just begun to appreciate.
Indeed Nut-Ola, which we are
making here, is really a better
product than that which is used
abroad, because Armour has been
able to adopt all Of the successful
features ana avoid all mistakes
which foreign manufacturers have
had TO learn through experience.
And certainly the ingredients which
are furnished me are the finest l
have ever worked with"
From the new Armour factory
elsO comes Veribest Oleomargarinc
made from choicest animal fats.
This product Aas met with instant
favor for table use and general
cooking purposes. 1t is identified
by the famous oval label, Armour's
mark of finest grade.-(Adv.)
All the news all the time-The
ArCrIe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13

boys to enlist in the boys working
reserve and help man the farms of
the state during the summer.
The message will also be sent to
every high school principal in the
state. Enrolment week is from
March is to %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
CENTRAL BOARD
ON WAR GARDEN
aert-Teacher associations Re-
Using TO Take Up Direction
Of Work Here.
THE SANE A. LAST YEAR
nerartment Of WomaR's
r,,.h School Board and Y. VI.
C. 4. to Be in Charge.

,.-aot-teacher Organiza lions in
.-t island are not anxious to
4 oxar the war garden direction
,,tbough it was at first thought
/. rev would be glad to assume
4. -aspousibility for the work re
- coming into the Office of z.
rgsher. superintendent of CT )
Lois show that the parent
Ser clubs are in general re-
- 10 sponsor the plan
rs is thought due to several
.'aas. most important Of which
raj the parent-teacheT clubs be-
- taa work should be under the
rsrioc O. ore central body -atk-
nsn & number OF units. An
rs cause os refusal is that IN
~ cities where the parent
gcher clubs have directed the
e gardens, extreme jealousy and
,--srocs controversies have re-
lae1
Il il therefore supposed that the
r-E this rear VIII again revert
] the Civic department Of the Wo-
ans club assisted by the schools
q the Young Mems Christian as
eeaion. These organizations
aaaied the garden work very sue
ssstilly last year and every indi-
saen IS that the results OF 1917
aii be exceeded this year.
II. Fisher said today that it IS
ny likely that the Community
sE-ien club viii have the plot on
gz.h street and Sixteenth avenue
: sub-divide into tracts for the
Eaool children but the vacant lot
& TEs1ty-lifth street and Fifth
Fs1Ee used last year will not be
ssil2ble as the playground asso-
.stien plans 10 utilize it for the
zliren's recreation.
Not to Retard Work.
The fact that the parent-teacher
zoeiati0ns are rejecting the war
arden proposition, will in no way
ztsrd the plans here, Mr.. Fisher
I'D. He stated that the week OF
:Eil l will be observed in this
II as War Garden week and
iat plans viii 60 forward from
rE On with the end in view of
Ezcing garden in every back
zfd in Rock Island.
L is hoped that at least 3.OO1
3eol children in Rock Island
alI interest themselves in tn
nix The slogan of the country
Hde campaign as it pertains 20
.ao0l pupils is a Quarter of Z
aiion Dollars from School Gar
ns" and i is estimated that
$4,000 children viii be engagea
The work ia tins country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13

found that it will be impossible for
him to conduct the services at Trim
ity Episcopal church this evening
His place will be taken by Ri. Rev.
Marmaduke Hare, dean of Trinity
cathedral of Davenport. The serv
vice will begin at 1880 O'Clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
Dresses

\ TTRACTIVE little frocks Of
"A the popular silk ginghams,
foulards, taffetas and crepe de
chimes in com b mat on with
Georgette. Surplice bodices with
draped and shirred skirts are
favored, although some Of the
prettiest styles are quite simple
and have but little trimming, A
variety of pretty models are here
for your choosing. $19.75 to SIS.
Third Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13

elected chairman OF the Nationalist
party, succeeding the late John
Redmond. The motion TO elect Mr..
Dillon was made by Joseph DeT!in.
All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
Goats

g MART pleated models and
- loose effects - some in the
roughly woven materials, others
in the soft, fine thread mater
ials. Some are lined to the
waist, others throughout. A
range of prices from $19.75 to
SIPS. Third Fieer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
SEC. WILSON ASKS
YOUTHS TO DO BIT

chicago, March Is. - Cecretary
wilson of the department of labor
yesterday telegraphec plea to
chicago parents to permit their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
DILLON WINS SEAT
OF JOHN REDMOND

London, March f3.--John Dillon.
member of parliament for East
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
REV. HARE SPEAKER
AT TRINITY SERVICE

Ri. Rev. T. n Morrison, bishop of
the Episcopal church of Iowa, has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
Hundreds of lovely
New Spring hats
portray the approved styles
for the coming season

Tor the coming SEASON.
1t is fascinating array of hat beauty
seemingly endless in its Notwithstanding
for every type of face, for every taste:
Braids vie with straws, and old-fashioned
flowers with glossy black ribbons. Straight
and curved quills and sweeping wings also
share in the popularity as trimmings.
There are fringed and quill hats for,
smart tailored wear, and large hats trimmed
with flowers, each possessing style decid-
edly new and different. The colorings are
CAV and vivid, not to mention the glorious
black which is treated in such novel and in
dividual ways as to be almost as striking in
its effect as the gayest colorings. You are
invited to these Opening displays.
Second Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
Suits

THE Elton and Bolero effects
l. are extremely popular, while
the severely plain tailored styles
with the fancy vests are among
the newest arrivals Tricotines,
Poiret twills, Mems Wear serges,
velours, Silvertones, Burellas
&, and poplins. Shades of blue,
gray and brown are very popu-
lar. Prices range from s19.75 to
cox Third Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
Argus

convenience to ALL Visitors have been kind as say
have of the most delightful comfortable ready
to-wear sections to be anywhere.
And is amid this fascinating environment that we pre-
sent the latest developments in the realm of Fashion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
wv Spring Fashi0
FOR OPENING DA US

The show Of Wear Section Third Floor,
is delightful parlor Colorngs fabrics and pat
shown the very best advantage because it
flooded with daylight Its roomness permits the serving of
large number of time with the utmost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13

THE new silks are quite the
L. prettiest that have come out
for several seasons. The color
{ngs and patterns are beautiful,
and the rough, crisp weaves vie
in favor with the very finely
woven fabrics. Khaki Kools,
Pussy Willows, Foulards, taffe-
tas and Jerseys. Aztec, Chinese
blue and Bisque are the newest
shades. Yard, S1.50 to SIS.
Second Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
Shoes

HIGH shoes-pumps-oxfords
lain the fashionable feathers
and shades.
Shown on live models
During the Opening days the
new footwear will be exhibited
on live models in one of our win
dows, afternoons, 3 to 4 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-13
Waists

CEORGETTES, tub satins
NJ French voiles, linens, ba~
tistes, dimities. Among the most
beautiful are the French hand
made blouses Of batistes, and the
beautifully embroidered Georg-
cites. Peach, Moon-Glo, white,
Coral, Chinese blue. Some have
the Horseshoe collar, some the
flat collar, and others are collar
less. 81 to $27.50. Third Floor
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06
..s.a,EG'
ONE OF THE "sUREs."

Wyoming is one Of the seven states
which will vote upon the question of
statewide prohibition next November.
The Republican party of that state has
through its central committee declared
itself emphatically for the measure.
The resolution indorsing prohibition
concludes with these words:
"We, the representatives Of the Re
publican party Of the state of Wyom-
ing, in committee assembled, do here
and now pledge every person receiv-
ing nomination for any public office
within the state of Wyoming at our
hands, from United States senator
down to ward constable, to the policy
of absolute prohibition and the en-
fOrcement Of every law enacted for the
purpose of bringing about the COM
plete prohibition of the manufacture,
barter and sale of alcoholic liquors for
beverage purposes"
Entirely surrounded by dry states, on
the south and west two deep, Wyoming
cannot logically remain wet Ninety
nine per cent Of the state is already
dry under state and municipal statute.
Women have voted there since 1869.
That statewide prohibition will win
next fall Is fOregone conclusion.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06
Traits Of Bird Lovers.

Years ago, during a winters visit
in London, I used to watch the per-
sons who regularly fed the birds in
Hyde park. noticed that most of
them were people Of apparently hum
BILE circumstances, a few pretty close
70 underfeedlng themselves. It was
delightful TO see how much pleasure
they all took In keeping these birds
from hunger.
Two that I saw, each day for a
week or so, evidently husband and
wife, / ventured to speak to. Eagerly
they talked about the birds as they
might have talked about children,
noting and relishing individual char
acteristics.
eve have become so fond of them, -
said the wife. "They recognize us
now, many of them, and few come
to us quite fearlessly. We should
feel quite uncomfortable If we should
miss a day. They are like members
OF the family that have to be cared
or."-Exchange.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06
QUESTIONS FOR LABOR TO AN
SWER

In an appeal to the labor unions of
the country to refuse to longer be the
catspaw of the liquor industry when
labor circles are in reality largely dry,
Charles Stelze says: "Shall the trades
unions be made the scapegoat for an
evil which it Is sought to continue,
against the best judgment of increas-
ing numbers OF workingmen? Shall
future generations hold 1t against or
ganlzed labor that, in the twentieth
century, 1t allied itself with those who
stood for sin and the debauchery Of
the saloon? Shall the saloon dom
innje the labor movement when every
other decent organization and institu-
ton is breaking loose from its power?
These are questions which labor must
answer, and answer so emphatically
that no one can mistake the real at
titude of the trades unions"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06
VALUE OF MUSICAL TRAINING
Sound Reasons Why Physicians Should
Have Thorough knowledge Of
Sound and Of Rhythm.

The great value Of musical training
to the practicing physician is pointed
out by DR.. Ernest Zueblin, associate
professor of medicine in the Uniyer-
sity Of Cincinnati, In an article con-
tributed to American Medicine. APP
probation of the pitch, intensity and
duration of sounds, and Of rhythm.
which must be acquired by the must
clan In the study Of his art, are also
necessary to the doctor, who is obliged
to take note Of these same sound quail
tiles in making many Of his diagnoses
The objective signs Of disease, DR..
Zueblin points out, are closely related
to acoustic phenomena, such as con-
ductlvity, quality, tonallty, pitch, in
tensity, duration and rhythm. The
conductivity of sound, for instance, is
quite different in a normal lung from
one where there is fluid between the
lung and the chest wall. The quality
and tOnality of sounds produced within
the lungs or heart or transmitted
through the abdominal viScera, are
essential for the dlagnostlcian. The
better the musical training, the sharper
the personal perception Of the student,
the more he will excel his competitors.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06

lie G. Moore. A profusion of floral
tributes expressed something of the
sympathy and the sorrow of friends,
acquaintance and relatives here and
from the late place of residence.
Among the relatives in attendance
from distance for the funeral were
the brother of the deceased, Harry N.
Barr and his wife from Grand Rapids,
Michigan and c. c. Barr of Streator,
Illinois.
Miss Ethel Elaine Barr the daughter
of P. f. and Samantha Newell Barr
IVES born August 13, 1875. ia Create,
Nebraska, and later removed with he,
paI eEts to St Paul Mimi, wle-e her
elrlhod was spent She GRADUATED from
the ST. Paul high school and from the
Saint Cloud Nn,n'al School VIII ''a she
FLr many yeara she taught in thu pub.
lie schools OF Racine, Wisconsin, until
her health failed. For the past two
years she has been with her brother
in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where on
May 26, 1918. she passed into the be-
yond, leaving surviving her, her bro
Their, Harry N. Barr.
Miss Barr was a woman of unusual
ability as instructor and artist. She
was most successful as teacher and
illustrated a number of books well
known to educators. She was a lover
of all things beautiful. and many a lit
tie child's life has been enriched and
frightened by her sympathetic care.
She was always frail of body and her
lack of physical strength hampered a
spirit which longed to do great things.
God grant that in another world free
from pain she may find the JOY and the
rest she has longed for.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06
TALKING POTATOES
COUNTY DEMONSTRATION HAv-
ING GOOD MEETINGS.

Miss Marian Wentworth, county
demonstrators for the Wheat Substi-
tutes, is talking potatoes" On Fri.
day morning good demonstration
was given at Lakonta. in the afternoon
like demonstration at Givin. Mon.
day q fair demonstration at New
Sharon and Tuesday good meeting
was held at Beacon where a dinner
is being planned. Wednesday at
Lincoln township dinner was served
at Mrs, Caldwell's home, and today
a dinner will be planned at Mrs. Mark
Barnes home in Harrison township.
These demonstrations given by Miss
Wentworth are help to the commun-
ity and many are taking advantages OF
them, She will be In oskaloosa. 1t
the Glaze & Haynes store, on Friday.
Saturday and Monday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06

The Great Cham Of Literature was
a term formerly general in its ap-
plication to Samuel johnson, arising
from reference to that quaint and
autocratic master of letters in let
ter from Doctor Smollett to John
Wilkes in 1859. The term suggests
the Great Cham sometimes CHAM OF
Tartary whom many writer's of that
day employed as figure typlfying
despotism. In the letter referred to,
however, the term is used somewhat
ironically, for the so-called Great
Cham had appealed to Smollett to Sc
cure the discharge Of his negro serv-
ant from the navy and It was through
Wilkes, who had nursed a grudge
against Johnson, that the discharge
was procured. Smollett's inference
was that under such circumstances
the Great Cham was a humble man.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-06-06
RED MANS GOOD QUALITIES
Az "a Race, and individually, the
American Indian Has Proved
Capable Of Many Things.

1t Is very worth while to give the
Indian a square deal. He has proved
himself capablasOf great things. Two
presidents of Peru have been Indians.
One of Mexico's greatest presidents
was an Indian, and Bolivia has had
at least one great Indian president.
One expects them to excel In warfare.
The Araucanian Lantare was the great.
est military chieftain South America
has produced excepr San Martin, and
we have had Gen. John A. Logan and
Gen. Ell s. Parker Numbers of our
senators and congressman have been
proud of their Indian blood and
Thomas c. Moffett, who knows the red
man well, says that "ln the profession
al world today, on farms among
leaders in business affairs, the
Indian, educated and Christianized, is
taking his place; clever Indian law
yers are looking out for the interests
of their tribes; capable Indian physi-
clans are ministering to the needs OF
their own people; earnest Indian
preachers and teachers are spreading
among the reservations the seed OF
the gospel message; aggressive Indian
agricultural experts are teaching the
younger generation how to improve
land and crops; the new Indian Is
helping the forward movement activ-
tiles of his country"
The white mans diseases and
vices have burdened the Indian, but
his schools. medicine, Christian NOR
ais and faith can, II he so wills II, lift
that burden and make his red brother
once again a free interchangeable
Cole, In Worlds Outlook.