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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
RUMANIANS LOST
THEIR CHANCE TO
BAG TEUTON ARMY

London, June 30.-CC0rrespond-
ence Of the Associated Press. >
How the RumGnian armies lost an
opportunity Of annihiIating the
German and Bulgarian armies in
the DUbTudia IN 1916 is revealed in
q confidential document which has
Just reached the Associated Press
trom an authoritative source in Ru-
mania.
The document contains an &C
count Of q conversation between
Field Marshal Won Nackensen and
he Rumanian military leaders,
Which occurred shortly after the
huma1.an peace treaties were
signed. Won Mackensen declared
mat the failure Of the Rumanians
70 press their advantage in 1915
changed the whole course of the
war. He said that his entire army
could have been followed by a sep
afate peace with Bulgaria which
would have separated Turkey from
leT allies and changed tho whole
balance Of power in the east. Mack
ensen was an old pre-wa- friend
u AFerescU and sought him out
ouTing the peace parties N Buchar-
est
Why did you withdraw9' asked
ven Aackensen- IF you had gone
Forward YOU most certainly would
nave bagged the whole of the Bull
garian and German armies IN the
DObrudja"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
MOLINE BOYS ARE
GREETED BY KING
WHEN IN ENGLAND

Several Moline boys who were
members of the One Hundred Twen-
ty-third Field artillery, which re-
Gently passed through England on
its way TO the western front, have
mailed home a message OF Godspeed
and welcome from King George to
the American troops.
The greeting reads: Soldiers OF
the United States. the people OF the
British Isles welcome you on your
way to take your stand beside the
armies of many nations now fight
ing in the old world the great bat
tie for human freedom. =
THE allies will gain new heart
and spirit in your company. I wish
that l could shake thehand OF each
one of you and bid you Godspeed on
your mission"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
COPS ARREST NAN
SOUGHT 3 MONTHS:
FORGERY CHARGE

After a search which had been
conducted since April Moline po-
lice last night at the carnival
grounds placed under arrest Will
liam A. Smith wanted in East Mo-
line on a charge Of forgery. He is
now at the East Moline lookup and
will be given a hearing as soon as
the states attorney is able to attend
to the case.
The warrant for Smiths arrest is
sworn out by ". II, Bremen. cash
Ter at the Root & VanDervoOrt plant
in East Moline. It is charged that
Smith operated q cheating game at
the factory and by cleverly forging
a name secured $50 Of someone
else's salary.
It is not known where Smith has
been keeping himself during the
past few months. but up until last
night he completely evaded police
authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
News of the Day in Moline and East Moline
In The Lodges

Nobel lodge, No. 2SS, Order Of
Nasa, is making arrangements for
q family picnic to be held Sunday,
July p, in the woods at Fourth
street and Twenty-ninth avenue,
Moline. Defenite plans will be an
nounced later. At the meeting last
evening three applications were re
ceived.
Myrtle Rebekah lodge, No. .256,
met in regular session last even
ing and held an installation Of Of
ficers with Deputy Grand Master
Mile Arnold acting as installing
officer. She was assisted by The
following past noble grands: Dep
uty Grand Marshal Rose EastOn;
Deputy Grand Warden Alta Wash
burn, Deputy Grand Secretary EN-
ma Lindqulst, Deputy Grand Her
aid Anna Modem.
Following are the officers in
stalled:
Noble grand, Harry Lebbert ;
vice-grand, Ellen Johnson; record
ing secretary, Mae Brown; right
supporter to noble grand, Mile
Arnold; left supporter to noble
grand, Della Ginthardt; right sup
porter to vice grand, Nellie Mo
berg; left supporter to vice grand,
Mary Brandt; warden, Nell Batch
elor; conductor, Emma Nicholson;
chaplain, Nan GerwOod; inside
guardian, Kate Paulsen: outside
guardian, Ed Easton; finance com
mittee-LilIy Hartman, Ed East
on and Louis Lindquist.
Lilly Hartman was appointed
delegate to the state assembly for
a term Of two years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
HUSBAND COMES TO
GET RUNAWAY WIFE

Dreams of a gayer life far away
from the farm have vanished for
Mrs. Bertha Conrad. who was ar
rested yesterday in Moline with Roy
Hirschbaum, a 20-year-oId youth.
She is now travelling back to the
little farm at Cassville, Wis, in
company with her husband. The
youth, too, is on his way back to
Wisconsin. His father came after
him. Mrs. Conrad did not give up
until after quite an argument with
her husband, but with the aid of the
police she was finally convinced
that her proper place was back on
the farm with her young baby and
hot riding about the middle west in
a touring car with a man other
than her husband Thus ends the
story Of the runaway couple, and
peace once more reigns at the Mo-
line police station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
LAY PLANS FOR
. COOP DELIVERY
Merchants Committee Meets TO
Plan For One Central Delivery
System for All Stores.

When the committee appointed
by the Moline Business Mems as.
ISOLATION meets this evening at the
office of the secretary, William
Carstens, plans which may lead to
the establishment of a cooperative
delivery stock company will be
made. Some time ago the associa-
ton endorsed the plan Of placing
the combined delivery business O.
all retail merchants on single
basis and the committee was nam
ed to consider the proposition and
present the plan for final confirm
alton at q later date. Briefly the
plan is this;
\ stock company with a capital
of $4,000 is TO be formed, the CAPT
tai TO be used in the purchase OF
equipment, horses, wagons, and
auto trucks, and a manager with
experience is to be engaged to su-
pervise the venture. With this
complete. the establishment of a
center station will be undertake
en-. 1t is to be located on the bluff
anu "a I'LL LhCs Lnc dtlINSIy SOOuG
of all the merchants in the city
will be distributed The delivery
plan will be worked on & regular
schedule. each merchant having a
specified time at which the com
pany will call for his goods. The
packages are then taken to the sta
ton where they are routed and
with the greatest dispatch are de-
livered.
Representatives of the assOcia-
ton say it is an economical plan
and will reduce expenses 80 per
cent. Delivery on a much more
efficient scale will also be made
possible. 1t will enable the house
wife to have four deliveries a day,
whereas at present she is able to
have only one. Worry to the store
keeper will also be saved. it is
said, and the plan will make il
possible for him to give more time
ito his business. 1t is planned to
make the new system self-sustain-
ing and each merchant having
packages delivered will be charged
certain price. Merchants in 9th
er cities where the plan has been
tried, declare it is a decided sue
cess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
EARTH TOO SOFT
FOR REAPERS TO
CUT WHEAT CROP

Eight hours of manual labor YES
terday was some exertion for NJ. J
McEniry, assistant states attorney
and member of the county fuel ad-
mlnistration. According to Mr.. Nc
Entry 1t was the first real manual
labor he had done for 80 years but
he heard the farm calling him and
did not hesitate to offer his aid in
harvesting the country's crop. His
particular duties consisted O,
shocking wheat on farm near Os-
born.
IT'S good exercise" he declared
gives one a real appetite and
there's lots of work to be done all
right"
Heavy rains of the last few
weeks may compel farmers to re-
sort to primitive methods of har-
vesting their crops declares Mr..
McEniry. He states that he saw
field after field of fine wheat but
with the earth too soft to bear the
weight Of the heavy binders. It nav
be necessary for the farmers to get
out their scythes and cradles again
IN order TO prevent the loss of the
grain, he declares.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
MOLINE YOUTH HAS
PLEASANT VOYAGE

Harry u. Hanson, son of AIr. and
Ms II. Hanson, ITO Eleventh
street. Moline, has written q letter
n h.s paren-sP telling of his trip
across the Atlantic 10 join the
American eNpeditionary forces in
France. Portions of the letter,
which IS dated June 10. are ap-
pended:
Just q few lines TO let you know
7 crossed Tie pond safe and sound.
am feeling dandy and we had i
fre time going over. Had a swell
lime on the boat until We hit the
danger zone and then We were a lit
tie nervous. But we came through
all right.
We had d concert three nights on
the boat. in which l took part. 1t
vas fo- the aid Of the seamen's or
manage and Canadian seamen's
charities. They collected quite a
little sum Of money for them. l am
sending you The program. Please
save il for me.
The people over here are quiet.
No cheering at all as We marched
through. 4 little boy ran out on
the road and took our captains
hand in his and cried. He followed
Us q long way. Women gave US tea
and coffee and said they we're glad
We were coming over to help them
Get the kaiser.
We marched along laughing and
joking. We sre all crazy to go now
and believe we are getting closer
to the booming of the guns.
I have seen some terrible sights
since I came here. We all have to
5 90 some time and I am not afraid
TO 90 il I have to"
The program enclosed in the let
Ter showed that the chairman of the
entertainment was Colonel c. G..
Davis Of the old Sixth regiment.
Mr. Hanso1's part was as a mem
Der Of & quartet of y0Calists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
BURGLARS GET S58
IN EVENING RAIDS

Burglars, sometime between Z
and 10 o'clock last evening, broke
into the residence of Mrs. Clara
kimball, 507 Twenty-third street,
Moline, and made away with $50
from a dresser drawer in a bed
room. Mrs. kimball and the other
members of the household were
out at that time.
Entrance was gained by cutting a
screen door. The kitchen and an
other room in the house was ran
sacked and the disorder in which
they were left gave evidence OF a
careful search for valuable arti-
cles. Nothing beside the money is
reported stolen, however.
A house at 256 Third avenue, is
also reported to have been ran
sacked last night and So in cash Sc
cured. The culprit entered through
a rear door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
SHELLS NO MORE
ARE NOVELTY TO
PARIS HE WRITES

"On the streets of Paris the
American soldier appears entirely
at home, and the general feeling
seems TO be that when the soldiers
from the United States come over
here in the number outlined in the
reports which Paris papers circu-
late, the war will soon be concluded
with victory for the allies"
This is the cheerful message
written to home friends by Phil A.
Celander of Moline, who is now in
France as a representative of the
Case Threshing Machine company.
He was sent over with q shipment
of gas tractors, his duty being to
set up the machines and instruct
the injured French soldiers and
German prisoners in the manipula-
ton Of them.
Until the United States gets go
ing good the burden of the .strug-
gle falls upon these nations, which
have carried it for four years" con-
tinues Phil. But these nations
know what ultimate victory means,
and they also know what defeat
now would mean. No matter what
successes the enemy may now seem
to gain, It is but a matter Of time
till his defeat.
at has been quite an experience
to be here during the last few
months-to experience the falling
of shells from the long range Ber-
tina and to be aroused night otter
night when the boche has crossed
the lines in the attempt to blow up
Paris. At first one can think Of
little but the extraordinary state Of
affairs, but soon one becomes like
the Parisians, who go about their
business thinking little or not at all
of the possibility of having a shell
dropped at their feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
DECIDE ON OUTING
FOR BUSINESS MEN

Whether or not members of the
Moline Business Mems association
Will have their annual outing this
year will be decided this evening
when the executive board of direc-
tors meets in the Office Of William
Carstens, secretary. If the body
votes in favor of the outing it is
probable that it will be held on a
Wednesday when stores observe a
half holiday.
A Merchants Day" was observ-
ed for a time by either a picnic or
excursion of some kind but for the
past few years the outings have not
been scheduled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
SPEAKER URGES
GREATER SPEED
Ten Per Cent Production Increase
Equals Million More Workers,
Says Professor Stromberg.

speed up production to the
maximum" pleaded Professor A.
A. Stromberg yesterday noon to a
group of 300 men and women en-
ployes of the Union MalIeable iron
plant in East Moline. Professor
stromberg is from the University
OF Minnesota and at present IS
making a tour of middle western
factories which are manufa curing
shipbuilding materials. in the in
terest of the United States emery
ency fleet corporation. L. L. La
rose, service man FOR the corpora
ton in the central states, accom-
panies him.
"A ten per cent increase in pro-
duction in the industrial plants Of
the nation is equivalent to one mil
lion additional workmen," contin-
ued the professor. Fail not to
keep in mind that every part, no
matter how minute and apparent
ly inconsequent, is essential, and
that if you fail in its production
you retard the entire great ma
chine. In the name of the flag you
love, in the name Of your country,
and in the name of the boys who
are offering up their lives, speed
up. If you hate war and pray for
peace, speed up"
Professor Stromberg reminded
his audience that the only means
by which we can get food, cloth
ing and ammunition over to our
fighters is ships.
1T matters little whether you
work in the factory or trench, you
are part of the great army which
is struggling for the supremacy of
democracy, for human rights, lib
erty and justice. If you fail to
produce your maximum, remember
that it will be that much more diff
ficult for the boys who are fight
ing over there to encounter the
most formidable armed force the
world has ever known. AS you love
America, and as you hate the enc
my work"
Professor Stromberg and Mr..
LarOSe are a part of the big or
ganization whose purpose is to car
ry on a campaign of education and
inspiration among the men and
women laboring to make it posi-
BILE for the boys at the front TO for
ever crush the world menace of
German kultur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
SAFELY ACR0ss ATLANTIC.

word has reached Mr.. and Mrs.
IeaI Pressed, $50 Eleventh street,
114ollne, that their son, Ernest B.
FEessel. has arrived safely over
.sas. He was a member Of one OF
;!e first draft coutingents leaving
--oiiAe, and for time was sta
..o-ed a. Little Rock. Ark. He was
tsoimerly employed in the main Of
Zee Of Deere * Co.
Mrs Leslie Miles Of Carbon Cliff
mas received word from her hus-
rSla mat he has arrived safely in
tale- Before entering the ser
~ ~ Leslie was employed at the
--ac'7r plant Of the Moline Plow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
STORM is COSTLY.

Repair work on roads and walks
in Prospect park necessitated by
the severe storms of last Saturday
and Sunday win cost the city near
ly $1,000, according to Fred Brandt.
park superintendent. Forces of men
were put 10 work yesterday in the
park, but it is said that several
weeks will be required TO remove
all signs of the storm. The parks
main road was almost all washed
away and the walks near the lake
need recinderiug.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
DASHED TO GROUND
BY FERRIS ENGINE

When his sweater jacket became
caught last night in the fiy-wheeI Of
the engine which operates the ferris
wheel al the Tom Allen shows, now
in Moline. Floyd Lloyd, age 80, e
member Of the carnival company,
was dashed violently to the ground,
rendering him unconscious and in
ficting an ugly cut about an inch
and q half long on his forehead.
The cut penetrated to his skull, but
examination disclosed no fracture.
He was attended BY DR.. X W. Kahl-
berg. Although badly shaken up
and bruised about the head and
shoulders Lloyd was able to be
about his duties again today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
LIEUTENANT BENNETT HOME.

Dr.. II. S. Bennett, first lieutenant
in the reserve medical corps, is in
Moline on a 10-days' furIough.
Lieutenant Bennett has completed
the army doctors training course
at Fort Riley, Kan, and is await
ing orders.
although given a 10 days fur
Tough, I may receive a Geographic
order at any time" said Lieutenant
Bennett L don't know where l
will be sent. 1t may be to France. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
T. A, SMITH ENTERS NAVY.

Justin A. Smith, 900 Twenty
eighth street, Moline, has enlisted
in the navy. He is ordered to re-
port at the Great Lakes naval train
ing station next Monday. Mr.
Smith has been employed by P. H.
Lorenz as a foreman. His wife
will continue to reside at the home
in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
OWNERS CTT WEEDS,

Hot Weather and high weeds
have struck Moline again and city
commissioners are peTturbed over
the situation. The hot weather can
be tolerated, but they declare weeds
are abominable Since the city has
not sufficient money to take action
the property owners are urged to
cut weeds on their ground and thus
reduce the number of unsightly
gTOWths
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
BANK INCREASES SURPLUS.

The Manufa cturers' State bank of
East Moline has decided to increase
its surplus to 100000, making q
total capital stock and surplus of
$4,000 This action leaves a sub
stantial sum remaining in the I'M
divided profits account. The semi
annual dividend of per cent was
declared at recent meeting of the
banks directors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
CHILD CUTS HEAD.

While playing last evening about
G O'Clock, Paul, 21a-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Swanson, AT
Fourth avenue, Moline, fell upon
some glass and incurred fad cut
across his forehead. He was at
tended by DR.. X. W. Kah' 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
Obituary
Mrs. Sarah Jane DOnahey.

MIS- SdTdH jahe Donahey.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Jane
Donahey, 2314 Sixth avenue, was
held at 4 O'Clock yesterday after
noon from the residence. Services
were conducted by Rev. P. o. Ladd
Of the First Congregations church.
Fallbearers were George Ramsey,
Ben kaugh, William Livingston, Al
bert Aswege, Lyle Jenkins and
George Ewing. InteTment was in
Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
Police News

A c. Cummings. 90 years old,
who permitted a boy in a shoe shin
ing parlor to give him another
mans shoes, was fined SO and
costs this morning by Magistrate
Gustafson. The charge, with con
sent Of the complaining witness,
was changed from larceny to dis
orderly conduct. Cummings plead
ed guilty. George Prantalos, pro
prietor of the stand. who also was
charged with larceny, was dis
missed. the complaint having been
Withdrawn.
Two motorists were arrested in
Moline early this morning on
charges of speeding. Louis Suman,
1918 Second avenue, was to be ar
raigned this afternoon. T. y. Nor
rison of Davenport will be given a
hearing this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
LADIES INVITED TOyICHT.

~ the weekly stunt night pro-
sie11 10 be held by factory men in
- East Moline Young Mems Chris
81 association this evening ladies
-, ~ De admitted. This IS the first
me occasions to which they have
@ - invited. Music. gymnasium
shts and vaudeville are on the
program and a community sing idea
~ eiH De carried out according to
s s,. Opening is set for $50
All the Nous an nj. ,s,-a Tb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
Economical Desserts
Salads From Left Overs
Meat or Chicken Scraps in
Aspic Jelly

Jify-Jell is the only product which
serves these uses well. 1t is the only gel
atine dainty with true-fruit havors, highly
concentrated, sealed in glass walls.
These bottled favors do not lose their fresh
ness. They give to Jiffy-Jell a wealth of fresh
fruit taste. Thus Jiffy-Jen desserts and salads
taste like fruit-made dainties.
You make Jiffy-Jeu by simply adding boil
ing water, then the favor from the vial. One
package makes dessert for six. II you whip the
jell it serves twelve.
To serve fresh fruit preserved fruit or pastry
for six requires to Y ounces OF sugar. Pastry
requires -four in addition The average cost Is
at least twice the cost of Jiffy-Jeu.
Or you can mix fresh fruit in Jify-Jen,
without adding sugar, and have double
. fruit dessert.
With Lime or Mint Ji5y-Jell you can
make delicious salads, zestful and green
Use left-overs in cooked vegetables. Or
use fresh vegetables.
e Mix in meat scraps with these favors
and you have jeuied meat loaf. This IS
. delightful way to save waste.
Millions now use Jiffy-Jeu as con-
servaton dainty. They -et truity des-
serts and salads of the finest sort, at
trifing cost, without using sugar or Hour
We want you to know what it means
to you. See how it differs from old-style
geatine products. Buy two packages 70
try then send US the coupon and we viii
send you molds worth more than you
pay for Jiffy-Jell.
Accept this Offer for it means test
az really cost at all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11
MILL 0CC3uao For One Week OnIy-Lifetime Gifts
Av1OAl AIA4CAS See Offer Below-Aso Coupon
Save Sugar-Save Flour
Yet Serve Luscious Fruit Desserts
Facts to Know


In these times every housewife should
know Jiffy-Jell. 1t means rich, fruity des-
serts, instantly made, without the addi-
ton of sugar.
It means supreme desserts, without the
use of -four or sugar, at half the cost of
pastry.
It means a way to serve fresh fruit,
mixed in jell, to save many ounces of
sugar
It means zestful salads made with vege-
table left-overs, and jellied meat loaves
made with scraps. AL delightful products.
Sugar is needed now for canning. Your
supply is restricted. Wastes must be
utilized, flour must be conserved. So we
make these offers to let every woman see
how JiFy-Jeu can serve her.
We urge you, for your own sake, to
learn how folks enjoy it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11

KALI NOW N FRANCE.
Mrs. \. Z. Hokinson, 903 Six
teenth street, Moline, has received
word that her son, Charles Kali
MAS arrived safely overseas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-11

Argus " '-' ' -
New-York tribune., 1918-10-05
The Danger of
Imaginary Peace

But the danger IS plain. We shall not be
strong enough, even after decisive victory.
to afford the experiment. The League of
Nations could not but be an experiment. it
could not guarantee" peace, and yet its
erection would spread among US the feel
ing that we were secure beneath It: il
would induce us imperceptibly to shift the
burden OF our watchfulness and to permit
the dulling of our memories-altogether the
same favorable condition which led Ger
many to suppose she could proftably make
in 1914
We were not strong enough to slumber
then: we are not strong enough now Let
US admit 1t frankly, this war has not d.
vlded the world preponderantly in our
favor; the South American Continent, Scan
dlnavla, Ireland Finland, Holland, Spain.
the great stirring heart of Asia-these
might incline our way in some future crisis,
but there is equal chance that they would
not. No League of Nations will insure
peace which is not overwh elmingly domi-
mated by the moral code expressed and up
held by the Allied countries in this war.
We are not at all sure of that overwheIm-
ing domination now; we propose to obtain
1T, but we know that no amount Of machin-
cry will profit until it is obtained
The day is past when reformers can
brand those who disagree with them as
haters of peace. 1t is our own belief that
an increasing number of thoughtful, ear
nest citizens in this country are coming to
recognize the danger in a premature and
artificial international machinery; we feel
with them that Mr.. Wilson goes too far
when he demands a League of Nations in
Americas name