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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23
At the Burtis.

Tears and laughter fight for mas
terry in Turn to the Right" the
comedy success to be presented at
the Burtis in Davenport for three
DAYS. starting Sunday afternoon,
April 28, by Winchell Smith and
John L. Golden. but there is one
big moment in the play when the
two give way to hushed stiffness.
Tears flow when the SILENCE is bro
ken. but for the moment the audi
ence is held dry-eyed and rigid.
This is the scene wherein Joe
Bascom suddenly reappears in the
home that he left as a young boy
seven years before. SO far as the
manuscript is concerned there is no
scene al all. for not word is
spoken. and yet IT is the one inc
dent OF the play that fingers long
est in the minds of the audience.
The scene is laid in the kitchen
Of Mrs. Bascom's little farm house
Mrs. Bascom is reading her bible,
seeking to prove TO herself that her
how must return in answer 10 her
pravers. Betty Bascom, the sweet
faced daughter, who has but the
rarest recollection of her brother,
has placed in the window the lamp
that for seven years has shown
nightly to guide the wandering
bov's footsteps hOmeward- lie
stands gazing at the little mother
bent over her bible, while Betty,
who does not recognize the IN
truder. stares al him
Suddenly old Mrs. Bascom's sweet
and gentle face is raised as if in
response TO some whispered call,
end her tired old eyes gaze into
those Of the son for whose return
She has Just heen praying. For a
moment neither stirs. Then the old
LADY gIides forward to take the boy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23
HILLMAN To Be
GUEST AT CLUB
Rock Island Arsenal Commandant
to BE Given Complimentary
Reception.
INFORMAL AFFAIR ARRANGED
All Desiring to Meet Newly Arrived
Officer May Attend Dinner
This Evening.

Colonel Leroy T. Hillman, com
mandant at Rock Island arsenal, is
to be the guest of honor at an in
formal reception and dinner at the
Rock Island club tonight.
The affair was arranged through
the Chamber of Commerce and all
members of the organization or any
one else desiring to attend may do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23
STAFF With Him.
LOCAL OFFICER TO SOUTH.

Captain Ardo W. Mitchell. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Mitchell, 100
Twentieth street. is now at Wash
ington where he will remain for a
short time previous to his entrain-
ment for Camp Hancock, Augusta,
Ga. Until recently he has been
stationed on the Rock Island ar
senal. He received his commission
in the ordnance department a rev
months ago and was detailed on
duty at the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

All the news all the time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23
TO ATTEND SCHOOL
FOR HIGHER RANKS

Sergeant Frank l.. Johnson, for
merIy teller al the Rock Island
Savings bank, is one OF the 20 men
10 receive orders to report 70 Camp
Joseph r. Johnston. Jacksonville,
Fla. on May / to attend the fourth
officers training camp 10 be held
there. He has been stationed att
the Jefferson barracks In 81. Louis.
lie will visit for few days in Rock
Island previous 20 leaving for the
south. He Is the son o. Mrs Emma
Johnson, 322 Third street.
Buy Liberty Bond
All the news all the time-The
ArRus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

Washington, April ga patent
vas granted Robert f. Calvin and
H. c. Schumacher of Rock Island
On q machine frame.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
OUR BOYS IN SERVICE.

Mr.. Herman Goldstein, 2412 Colfax
south, received a six days leave of alb
sence to spend the Holidays in New
York City. Mr.. Goldstein is enlisted in
the Radio service at Harvard.
Messrs. Jerome and Stanley Monasch,
22O1 Oliver south, have arrived in
training field in France. Messrs. Mon
asch are enlisted in the Field Artillery.
Mr.. Samuel Frisch, 2738 Marquette
avenue, has received leave of absence to
spend the Holidays with relatives in New
York City. Mr.. Frisch is enlisted in the
Naval Radio service at Harvard
Mr.. Julian Chapsky, 1415 Douglas
avenue, spent few days furlough in
the city last week with his family.
Corporal Max L. Rosen of the Quarter
master Corps, Dodge has been promoted
to the rank of first class Sergeant of
the reclamation branch of the Quarter
master Department. Mr.. Rosen is the
sonin-law of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Silver,
418 Knox north
Mr.. Albert Chapsky, 1415 Douglas
south, who enlisted recently in the Coast
Artillery has been transferred over
seas.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
TEMPLE SERVICES.

The first regular Friday evening SER
vice of the Reform Congregation will be
held this Friday at the Temple House,
corner Emerson and Twenty-fourth street
south. DR.. S. N. Deinard will speak on
''Our Boys Here and Over There"
The Rosh Ha-Shonah services on Fri
day evening, September the Sixth, and
the following morning will be held at
the Universalist Church, corner Second
avenue and Eighth street south. Yom
Kippur services will also be conducted
there The Temple down town not be-
ing adequate for the large Holiday con-
gregations, the trustees of the UNIVERSAL
list Church have kindly placed their
beautiful church auditorium at the dis
posal of the Reform Congregation.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
August 80, 1918.
LOCAL NEWS

party will be held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Berman, I'll Elwood
avenue, in honor of DR.. H. Meleck.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon nj
Genecin, GA Humboldt north, son on
August the Twenty-frst.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD
LADIES' AUXILIARY TO MEET.

The first regular monthly meeting of
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Talmud
Torah will be held at the Talmud Torah
Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon,
September the Fourth at two-thirty
o'clock. Miss Coolidge, chairman of the
Childs Year of the Council of National
Defense, will be the speaker
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30

M ENCED.

The Surgical Dressing unit which is
conducted under the auspices of the
Council of Jewish Women, will resume
it's weekly meetings at the Temple House
on Tuesday morning, September the third
at nine o'clock.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
POALE ZION ANNUAL ENTERTAIN
MENT,
M emit.

The sixth annual entertainment of the
Poale Zion will be held on Saturday
evening, September the Eighth at the
Talmud Torah. The principal address
will be delivered by DR.. Michaels OF
Chicago, representing the Jewish We'll
fare board. Other speakers will be on
the programme, and there will be an
elaborate programme of music. A nom
inal charge of fifteen cents per person
will be made for admission.
Save yourself time, worry, and
trouble, and let us publish your
NEW YEARS GREETING
to YOUR friends in our special Rosh
Hashonoh issue.
Send remittance of SOC with the
greeting.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
COMMEMORATE WEDDING ANNIVER
SARY.

On August the Fifteenth Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Wasserman, HOB Knox north,
celebrated their fifteenth wedding an
niversary. In commemoration of the
event they sent check of fifteen dollars
to the Selfdenial Club which has been
turned over to the Jewish War Relief.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
Y. w. n. A. VOTES THANKS.

The recreational work of the Y. w. H.
A. Camp at Minnetonka Beach has been
most successful For the benefits which
Jewish girls of the Twin Cities derived
from these activities, the organization
wish to extend vote of thanks through
it's Publicity Committee to Mrs NJ Efron,
who acted as chaperon during the sea-
son, and to Miss Goldie London, the
general director of the Camp. 1t is due to
their untiring efforts that success has
been made possible.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
kENESSETH ISRAEL SERVICES.

The Rosh Ha-Shonah services at the
Kennesseth Israel Synagogue will be
held on Friday evening at seven-thirty.
Saturday morning at seven, Saturday
evening at seven-thirty, and Sunday
morning at seven. A cantor and choir
have been secured. Seats should be
reserved at any early date.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30

Absolutely the most embarrassing af-
nIctlon woman mas ~ Gon.emu N VIII
of masculinity.
Electrolysis is our method and the
only positively permanent and still safe
method known to medical science to-
day. Our operators do this work ex-
clusively, hence the best Of results. No
scar nor pain. We stand behind our
work. Demonstration free.
DRUM & DRUM
The Reliable ElectrO-DermatO1Og
POI La Sale Building,
Marquette and 9TH St.
NJ w. Nicollet ALT. Automatic 34117.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-08-30
Y. M. H. A. PICNIC SUCCESS.

The annual picnic of the Y. M. H. A.
was held Sunday at Spring Park, Lake
Minnetonka. Thirty couples attended
and the affair was voted great success.
Racing and games formed the program.
Prizes were donated by Messrs. Simon,
Fitterman, 'Straus, Rosenfield, Shapiro,
Shepard, and LevinsOn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02

The Glassware Display is now complete with sew
oral new patterns in hand painted gold bands
Irridescent and light cutting A glass for every
wanted Many items in stem ware Featuring
Kelsey and Fostoria line. Glassware items
priced according to kind and quality at SC up to
So 90 each.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02

sundry Lines to he found on display-floor mops
furnitre polsh wire goods, galvanized ware, toilet
naner brooms gas mantes electrical appliances,
wooden ware wardrobe bags, paper napkins and
dolies art pottery. granite ware trut Jars earth-
enware and many others.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
Pussy Willow

We'll known and always popular fabric. Shown CT or
in rr1r,rfIy an coors 40 inches wide The yd. y .CC
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
Fancy 'Taffetas

Alwavg desirable thasF are Of excellent quality an
in beautiful plaid and stripe effects, also plain
black 90 inches wide. Tha yard ...,..,.,'... q
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02

Tinware is in demand. Our stock is large
and complete All kinds of cake pans, muffin tins,
pie pans and pans for biscuits bread, bread,
collenders, cookie cutter tunnels, measures, buck
cts etc In plain and retnned items Priced sc
up to soc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
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From Time TO Time

49, National or international events transpire to
serve as tests Of individuals and institutions.
The present conflict is an example. It puts every
American and every American institution not only
20 the test of loyalty but also to the test of ability
The retailer, whose business and duty it is to act
as the medium for the buying and distributing of
merchandise, is now undergoing this test.
And the values this store offers show, we believe
our desire to meet the test successfully y-and our
determination to guard your interests against in
feriority of merchandise and prices that are not
fairly based on costs
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
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Very Interesting Are These New Silk
Wash Goods for Summer
Summer Silks at Their Best

Probably at no other time will you see such
complete showing of silks. You have the choice
of novelty silks of all sorts, harmonious color
effects in satins, foulards, crepes taffetas etc.
They should prompt you to buy now-for ap-
propriate selection is as important as good wax
ues--and remember silks are patriotic" ma
terial to use.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
NOTE THESE VALUES
Fancy Taffeta

And satins in beautiful color combinations In light and
dark colored sripca also plain black The CT IT
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
New Tussah Silk

material for service and outdoor wear, Show
rown purple. EcIrHn. navy natural and white.
6 inches wide The yard ..................
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
Silk Ginghams

Is find" OF the season, Rnd becoming more popu.
daily. Shown in richly co6fed paldS and G1 ~
checks The yard Observation-Disclosures p1'CN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02

OUR ENAMEL WARE LINE
includes the well-known Voll-
rath ware exclusively. This is
the best made; all triple coated,
white and white lined, Every
kind Of cooking utensil on dis
play. Prices 0Eo to 60 En
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
Cheney FoulardS

Are reigning flyorites. \ soft twilled silk OF
quality shown IN rich patterns, 40 inches
wide, The yard observation-disclosures
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
FAMINE IN PORTO RICO
Many Towns Fighting Influenza and
Starvation.

Associoted Press CorrespoBdeHce.)
SAN JUAN, p. r.. Dec. MANY
towns in the island are without a sin
gle bag of rice and the shortage IN
many localities has brought about a
condition described by those in a posi-
ton to know as bordering on famine.
This food shortage Is adding very
greatly to the seriousness of the inhu-
enza epidemic and many deaths are
attributed not so much TO the disease
itself as to the complications brought
about by lack of food.
Shipments OF rice from New Orleans
and other Gulf ports. which are now
from four 10 six weeks overdue prob
ably will bring some relief. but in h
meantime the island authorities antici-
pate much suffering and hardship tina
at present they seem powerless 10 pro-
vent.
: According to Albert f. Lee, federal
food commissioner and chairman OF
the Porto Rico food commission. the
question now lie wholly one Of trans
portation and the commission has con-
sidered the local situation so serious
that It has urged pom the United
States shipping board the necessity OF
immediate relief. Help has been
promised by the shipping board, but SO
far as the local food commission has
not been advised of the sailing of any
ships bringing rice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

was organized July 4. 1917, and by Oc-
tober branches were In effective opera
ton In Toyko, Yokohama, Kyoto, Osa-
ka and Kobe, with between 300 and
400 American women working jealous
is for the cause. The offer OF silk IN
d. rwcar for the service men In France
was one of the first interesting things
proposed by the Japan chapter Of the
American Red Cross, the silk being a
resistant for the much dreaded 600
ties" But as yet their desire to swathe
the American Expeditionary Force In
silks has not been carried into effect
The japanese Red Cross co-operates
most heartily with the American Red
Cross and is sending supplies to the
front, not only through the Japan
chapter Of the American organization,
but on their own Initiative. Relative
to their splendid cooperation, Baron
Ishiguro, president Of the japanese
Red Gross and a retired surgeon-gen-
eral of the Japanese army, said re-
Gently:
81 feel that I am working with you
in the same room for the same cause
of humanity-the Spirit Of the Red
Cross has no boundary Of state, nei-
Their has it any religious prejudice, nor
racial distinction"
In Honolulu the members OF the Ha-
waIlan chapter prepare their surgical
dressings for the far-or fields Of
France In the old throne room of the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

palace of King Kalahana. From the
walls the pictured c~ountenances OK
Hawaii's former chiefs look down,
sphinx-like, on the unaccustomed
scene, while a beautiful Red Cross flag.
the gift Of the late Queen. flaps desul-
torlly In the soft, lazy breeze waited
In from the Pacific.
Juniors Everywhere. Too.
One Of the interesting units OF the
Shanghai chapter Of the American Red
Gross is the Junior membership at Fuh
Tan College. This unit, composed en-
tirely of Chinese college youths. is do
ing a splendid work to keep the Spirit
Of the Red Cross paramount in Its ter.
ritory.
In the p~alatlal workrooms OF the
Cuban chapter Of the American Red
Cross in Havana 5000 comfort kits
were made by willing hands last April.
bringing cheer and thoughts OF home
to 5000 American men with the colors.
And so II goes throughout the rami-
fcations Of the Fourteenth Division--a
division which is doing Its share and
much more to meet the appalling emer-
gency with which the American Red
Cross Is confronted.
In fact, II would seem that every In
dlvidual affiliated with the Fourteenth
Division Of the American Red
has c%onsecrated himself unre ''edly
to tho service. ever mind : Of the
cause that prompted the q on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
General Townshsnd's TrIumph..

Like a palm tree In the arid
stretches through which he fought
stands out the selection Of Gen.
Charles v. r. T%ownshend to bear TO
the agents Of the allies the Turkish
offer Of surrender, observed the New
York Herald recently. Two years and
a half ago, almost to a day. General
Townshend and 5000 men, the rem
nant Of his army Of $4,000. ran up the
white nag in Kut-elAmara after q
siege Of 143 days and surrendered to
the Turks. while 10000 other British
soldiers 10 miles away battled inef-
fectually to break through the Turkish
ring to the belenguered force.
Now General Townshend has OBJ
tanned his satisfaction. That he, a
prisoner Of war, should have been Sc
iected to carry this fateful message,
Hateful to all Christendom. as well as
to what remains Of the Turkish en-
pire, is a unique tribute 70 u gallant
soldier from the government he md
those under his command served so
faithfully.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

progressive step IN Its work, but the
country concerned. Where no such
society existed, the consent Of the gov
eminent Of the country In question vas
secured before q chapter Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross was formed.
The work of the various chapters In
the Fourteenth division is carried on
ldentically with the work In aay chap
ter In the United States, and In spite
Of the vast distances separating them
from the headquarters In Washington,
D. G., their activities u along as
smoothly as those in close touch with
the executives. All Of the products
Of the workrooms are packed and ship
ned to the warehouse In New York
city, various steamship companies
transporting the large boxes free of
charge.
All for Humanity.
In Japan the American Red Cross
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

the United States, but from all over
the world. In the whirlwlnd OF nm
ing herself" the "Greatest Mother In
the World" was forced to turn q deaf
ear to her children in the remote sec
lions. but, with the demands Of reeog-
milton becoming so frequent and so
earnest, the Fourteenth Division was
formed November l, 1917. For the
convenience Of distribution of sup
plies and the concentration Of actlvi-
ties the United States was divided into
thirteen divisions by the National
headquarters, and the new division,
naturally, became the Fourteenth.
The extension Of the American Red
Cross to the overseas possessions Of
the United States was a looked for,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
OF ~
PALERMO RECEIVING -
THINGS TO WEAR FROM
RED CROSS
"THE Fourteenth Division Of the
American Red Cross

sTHE Fourteenth Division Of the
American Red Cross"
Does thai mean anythingtoyou?
Do you know that the sun never sets
on American women making surgical
bandages, hospital garments. GONZALES
cent robes, knitted articles and other
comforts for our men in the s~eryice7
And their methods of "raIsing
money" for the American Red Cross
they are typically American, too-a
minstrel show In the Nagasaki Y. M.
@. A. hall staged by the Russian Rail-
way service corps while marking time
In the picturesque harbor city Of ia
pan, a bazaar In Buenos Aires. anoth-
er In Tampico, a gay, colorful fiesta I'm
Manila, a horse race In Havana, q
vaudeville In Shanghai, a carnival In
Guadalajara, q military day 10 Guam,
nm athletic tournament In Panama and
afternoon teas a-plenty In a hospital
at Honolulu.
1t is a wonderful organizatlon-that
Fourteenth division Of the American
Red Cross-the territorial, insular and
foreign division. It represents the first
effort in the history Of our nation to
unite all Americans. resident outside
the continental limits Of the United
States, as workers In a common cause.
Loyal American. all. their activities
are not confined alone to the work
rooms and surgical dressings depart
ments. when the Second War Fund
drive of the American Red Cross was
launched, the members living In the
Fourteenth division contributed the
sum OF $l%.341.000. or more than four
formation Of chapters In foreign coun,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Torch Of Ones Own.

As PIutarch tells US, ut Is well to
so for a light to another mans fire.
but not to tarry by 1t. instead of light
ing a torch Of ones own" A torch
OF ones owni That is q possession
worth having, whether IL be a flaming
beacon on the hilltop or a tiny taper
IN the window. We cannot tell how
far a little candle throws Its beams,
nor who Is laying his course by Its
fickering light. The most that we con
do--and II Is also the least that we
should do-is to tend the fame care
fully and to keep 1t steady.-Brander
Matthews.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

In Japan the American Red Cross
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Mayors to Meet Governor and
Plan Homecoming for Boys

Governor Edge has invited the may
ors OF New Jersey cities to meet with
him at the governors office. Trenton.
on the morning Of Decemer "a at IL
O'Clock to discuss plans for the proper
celebration of the home coming Of
the soldier boys Of this state.
The erection OF fitting permanent
memorials will also be considered at
this time.
1t is understood that Mayor John
+. TenBroeck of this city intends 90
be present on that occasion to repre-
sent Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
MILLIONS FOR GIFTS
New York Spending Iavlshly In Hone

New York Spending Iavisbly In Honor
of Saint Nick.
NEW YORK. Dec. 20-New York
today Is an orgy of Christmas spend
Ing that eclipses anything previous.
Fifty million dollars is going for gifts.
War contracts and war wages have
given all classes money to burn"
This years new-rich are buying
Louis XIV chandeliers and imported
loaded glass windows for their gar
yes.
IN Fifth avenue shops tapestries
valued at hundreds Of thousands
jostle jewelry OF fabulous worth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

to show America how to make real
dyes.
This city has the biggest dye in
dustry in the world outside of Ger
many. The three largest manufac-
turers here have formed a combina-
ton to go to America In January to
establish a huge plant, taking with
them rich and secret formulas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Grew Like Jacks Beanstslk.

Toy departments, minus toys from
Nuremberg, are stacked with things
made by Americans.
The most expensive Christmas pres
ent l could find was at Wanamaker's.
a set of tapestry priced at $4,000.
1t was woven in Paris M depicts the
birth of Diana and Apollo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
DYE WORS IN AMERICA

Swiss Plan TO Start Big Plant Next
Year
BASLE, Switzerland, Dec. 20:-
America" accomplished wonders in
the dye industry when German dyes
we're cut off. But the Swiss are going
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
The Name eutta Pereha.

Gutta percha derives its name from
the Malayan words gueta. a gum, and
percha, a cloth. 1t was introduced to
the civilized world in 1912 by Doctor
Montgomery, a Scottish surgeon.