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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
AMERICAN SHIPS EVERYWHERE; SUBS
LOSING GROUND THROUGH USE DEPTH
BOMB, SAYS YOUTH ABOARD TRANSPORT

That the American flag is flying
from the masts of two out of ev-
cry three ships that are seen on
the high seas is the assertion of
Alfred NJ Johnson, 4421 Seven
teenth avenue, Rock Island youth
who is serving his country on the
former German liner Vaterland,
now in the United States govern
ment transport service and re-
named the Leviathan. He mentions
the pride that the sight of odd
Glory" floating from nearly every
mast instills in him for flag and
country. He is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. A. Johnson of the above
address, and enlisted in the navy
in the early part of July. His let
ter in part follows:
Fine weather favored us both
ways this trip and we made it in
record time, both ways in Is days,
three of which we spent in a
French port. This is quite a rec
ord considering the out of the way
and zig-Zag course we take. Our
speed varied from rs to 35 miles
an hour, maybe you think that
isn't travelling some on this little
barge. On the way back we had a
little shooting practice, believe me
our gunners are there when it
comes to craftsmanship. We drop
ped a target over the side, and
circling around until the naked eye
could barely discern it, cut loose
wit or-l
The splash of the shell close on
either side of the small mark was
clearly to be seen. Then one gun
aft spoke and the target was no
more. 1t was quite foggy at times,
and our whistle blew continuously.
On the course we took a ship was
not seen during the entire trip
Passing through the war zone l
had the four TO eight watch, cal
led the submarine watch, because
it is then that the subs get in their
most effective work Luckily moth
ing happened, however.
Two hours ahead of US a ship
had been torpedoed and sunk, and
about shutdown we picked up an
empty life boat belonging to the
unfortunate vessel. In the morn
ing one of our destroyers spied
the wake of a submarine immedi-
ately in our path, and dashing
straight towards it, dropped an
lash can" over the spot where the
sub was judged to be, then dashed
away out of the danger zone. An
ash can" is a depth bomb, and
they sure do the business. We
were several hundred yards dis
tant when the bomb exploded bur
| could feel the old giant tremble
and shake at the conclusion.
Great quantities of oil and debris
bubbled to the surface of the sea,
and the under water boat was re-
corded as having been sunk
Il won't be on this side longer
than one week, for we are rush
ing troops to France much faster
than any one supposes. The Uni
ted States is sure in a great hurry
TO get our troops in France. and l
guess we can't ship fast enough to
suit our allies.
I'VE have motion pictures on
board every night, but not in the
war zone. Ship regulations are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Daughters Of Zion Officers.

officers for the coming year were
selected yesterday by the Daugh-
tiers of Zion meeting in the club
rooms in this city, the following to
serve:
Chairman-Miss Title Silverman.
Vice chairman - Miss Beatrice
Finkelstein.
Second vice chairman-Mrs. Har-
ry Viner.
Third vice chairman-Mrs. Harry
Morris
Recording secretary-Mrs. D. W.
Whitebrook.
Fannie Gellerman.
Treasurer - Miss Esther Finkel-
stein
Assistant treasurer Frank
KautZ.
The society has been conducting
a months campaign to secure new
members. Miss Title Silverman
and Miss Esther Finkelstein acting
as captains of the two teams. As
result of this campaign 20 new
members were added to the organ
ization, bringing the membership
to 100 The locing team, captained
by Miss Silverman, will this even
ing tender a banquet to the winning
team, the affair to be held at the
home Of Mrs. NJ. Fl. Verger in Mo
line.
After business matters were out
of the way the company was en-
tertained with songs by Miss Sarah
Lewis. with Miss Bessie Baker at
the piano, and with readings by
Miss Goldie Wenrott, who gave
several patriotic selections and
numbers that she had read at her
graduation recital at Augustana
college. The meeting closed with
the singing of THE Star Spangled
Banner"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29

Dear Mrs. Thompson: ! am q
years old and l am so unhappy. l
haven't any friends. II seems every
one meet has his own friends and
| feel so alone. Sometimes | think
| can't stand it much longer. l
haven't a thing to look forward to.
| often wish | had a gentleman
friend, but it seems no one comes
my way. | know l am missing so
much enjoyment.
Please help me if you can.
VIRGINIA.
You are not alone in your loneli-
ness The war has taken so many
young men away that girls must
learn to be more self-reliant. Read
and go to Red Cross meetings and
entertainments. If you attend
church socials you can at least be-
come acquainted with young wom-
en-. Do not wait for them to take
the initiative. Invite them to tea
or have a little knitting party The
sooner you learn to be happy alone
the better it will be for you. Peo-
pie should not expect to find close
and lasting friends because that is
an experience most OF us are not
fortunate enough to have.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % ShOu .
a girl allow boy to put his arm
around the back of the seat when
riding?
CD Is it all right for a girl to
ask to run the car?
80 Is it all right when you have
a girl friend visiting you to ask
some boy friends to call to see her?
IAGO AND SAGO.
IL No. she should not
90 No, if the boy wants the girl
to drive he will suggest it.
80 Yes.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % When
a fellow goes out walking with his
girl. must she be on the right side
Of him or on the left? Is he sup
posed to hold her arm? Does it
matter on which side of fellow a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
SOCIAL EVENTS

played and the Mendelssohn we'd
ding march was played as a recess
sjonal. The church was deliberately
decorated with smIIax, asparagus
ferns, pink and white sweet peas
and peOnies.
The bride was attended by Miss
Pernilla Nelson as maid of honor
and by the Misses Lillian and Edna
Blancke as bridesmaids. Ira DAY.
les served the groom as best man:
Mildred Petts was the flower girl
and Gustav Wunschel was the ring
bearer.
The bride was in a lovely gown
of white crepe de chine made with
side panels edged with silk lace, and
trimmed in pearls She wore the
tulle veil which was held with a
wreath of orange blossoms and she
carried roses and lilies of the val
ley in which were stuck small silk
flags and Y. NJ. c. a. pennants. The
maid Of honor was in pink crepe
de chine and she wore the short
pink veil and carried pink roses.
The bridesmaids were in white silk
with which they wore pink girdles
and white wells and carried pink
and white peonies tied with tulle
The flower girl was in white as was
the ring bearer. A wedding break
fast was served at the home Of the
bride following the ceremony,
company of so close friends being
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Wunschel left
FOR a two months wedding trip and
will later go to Houston, Texas,
where the groom is engaged in Y.
NJ. c. A work and in which his
bride will assist The bride is
popular young woman. well known
in the community for her lovely
personality and beautiful voice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29


e organization in the General
ration Of WOmen's clubs raised
5000 for Liberty bonds eX-
ed S55.I2S in thrift stamps;
d over $4,000 for the Red
:. S55.106 for the library fund,
SS9.7S8 for work Of the 7. NJ
Funds were also raised for
Z. c. A activities, French. Bel
and Armenian relief. and sew
hundred French children were
ted by the clubs.
summary Of the war service
cred by the 5000 clubs iuclud-
! the General Federation OF
aen's clubs was given by Mrs.
ene Reilley. chairman Of the
ness committee. at the four
h biennial convention. known
he War Service convention OF
Federation. held in Hot Springs,
April 29-Nfay s, 1918. 1t was
ded on reports Of all the fed
Jon state secretaries concern
the work done by the clubs in
7 respective states.
Is. Kelley in the preface to her
Hrt. said:
.tatistics make dry hearing. It
that one sees in them that
is There is not time TO tell
zeal stories these represent and
services. little and great, which
honey can purchase and which
Inot ne rendered in dollars and
s. But this Will tell us that
since April 6. 1917,
forgotten themselves and have
their thoughts on the big,
ndid dreams that invite US to
u and to dare"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29

very strict, every precautlon being
taken to keep the boat without Wis
| IDLE lights during the night. We
are in utter darkness on the out
side as soon as we put to sea, and
there is not a light TO be seen. No
one is allowed TO smoke a cigar
cite on deck after shutdown or to
throw anything over board, no
matter how small! as the submarin-
es might in this way discover our
course. 1t is so dark on deck that
one can not see ones hand a foot
distant. all that is visible is the
foam of the water, and the only
sound is its roar as we race along.
In the war zone everyone sleeps
fully clothed, with life preservers
as pillows. When loaded with
troops, We are assigned to RATS,
but returning we have a life boat.
In the war zone, the destroyeIs
can be signalling to the ship with
a fiashlight. The flashes remind you
Of lightning bugs on a dark sum
mer's evening. They are barely
visible, but We know those speedy,
wicked looking little craft are all
about US, ready TO serve a death
warrant to any of Fritz's undersea
boats who might attack.
We are going to take an unusu-
ally large number OF soldiers
across this trip. many more than
we have ever taken over before
You haven't any idea of the num-
Der of men that we have over there
now, it is mighty big army but it
is not fully equipped. That is
what is holding them back. This
boat has taken nearly $4,000 troop
ers alone over in three trips be-
sides sailors and nurses for over
seas duty. We carry more than
twice as many as any other ship
afioat
The French seaport that we en-
tered, or rather tried to enter, for
we couldn't get this little ski in
safely and had to anchor about a
mile outside, was a pretty place.
1t was protected by huge guns
mounted on structural works as
high as the tallest buildings Ev-
cry vessel. large and small, has a
gun or two or more on it. A cou-
pie of observation balloons hung in
the air over the town almost con-
tinuously, while a couple of large
zeppelins f1oated lazily around at
great height.
1T makes you swell with pride
to see how the ships flying Old
Glory have multiplied on the high
seas. You see it everywhere, for
the Stars and Stripes floats from
the masts of two out of every three
vessels that l have seen. And
they are increasing, for we are
licking the submarine. We had a
little excitement in the war zone
on our return from our last trip.
The lookout discovered what ap-
peared to be the periscope of a sub
quite distance off, and one of the
guns aft greeted it with three
shells in II seconds. We circled
around where it was last seen but
could find no trace of it,"
Buy Thrift Stamps
We have every facility for hand
ling your banking business. Open a
new savings account with a deposit
of $25 or more and get one of our
large Axe flags. German Trust &
Savings bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Daily Bulletin
Food and Fuel

The United States food admins
tratlon, through its local board, pre-
pares the following statement of
prices being paid wholesalers by re-
talIers for the staples named and the
retalI prices which should be charR-
ed IN Rock Island. Moline and East
SUGAR (Per leo Lbs.)
Retailer pays. should pay
uIated sos eoa
FLOUR (Per Bagl
oven known advertised mill brands
in cotton bags
4 Dbl. .2.1S to 2.S5 2S5 $40
II Dbl. lao TO l.4TaI411a 70 G.57H
RYE MEAL (Per BagJ
- e, GFAHAM Flour der Sag q a;SO
VIZ, CORN MEAL (Per BagD
lbs. % to .55 go to SIS
E E5,4;s I'd ;. l.: ~ II, to u u to 10
pieke I1no Is to .1s Is to 10
Lima =: - 70 is IS TO go
CHEESE (Per LID
euI: -. 81 to rs 80 to .s5
, wh,ole:;: .2sH to 30 "a to IS
10 order. .2sh to 80 .2s to .s7n
tPer dog: cans) (Per CAM
SYRUPS
! II h.. 1.5zh oI.s5 10 10 IA
. y. 80. 3.95 .4OH 10 "a
Red cans: 10 '0o
! n Id. ..i.55 to1.e6 .Is to .17x
10 ID, $50 tos.oo o SIC TO 10 %. e.
POTATOES (Per Bu.)
FER bu: Loo to l.20 Lao toI.4o
MILK. EVAPORATED per Cant
Large ~ II 10 ia IA to liz
Small -. .66 a to .u6 "a O6A to .O7IL
BUTT Err (Per LD.I
fresh. .4s to As 4s 10 "a
Dairy .43 TO .46 40 10 81
OLEOMARGARINE.
ton. .2s to So 30 to 81
2 liz. car
TOM. 81 to so SO to ~
other commodities viii be adder
from time TO time.
Note.-COnsumer are advised thar
the prices above quoted are for the
day following publication. The con-
sumer should not pay in excess OF
-he ngures quoted. The consumer viii
lend cooperation by trading else
where If his dealer attempts TO
charge in excess OF the foregoing
1gures. Prices are interpreted from
time TO time by the Rock Island
county food Interpretation board. a
body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
JERSEY AIR FOR
ROCK ISLANDERS
AT CAMP SHELBY
MoSQuitoeSi

Mosquitoes!
A committee of nine Rock Island
young men who entrained from this
city to Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg,
Miss, writes that an organization
has been formed to supply Rock
Island with any amount Of insects
of the genus culex from one pound
to a carload.
In letter to The Argus the COM
mittee writes:
"Just a few lines from the reg
ulars who are in Camp Shelby 10
let you know how we Jared on the
way to camp.
1.-The train was composed of 10
coaches carrying drafted men from
various cities along the route here.
AS we passed through each town
on the way, we were accorded a
great reception by the inhabitants
and words cannot express the
kidness and attention we received
at the hands of the Red Cross and
Young Mems Christian association
workers.
I'VE wish to extend the unani-
nous vote of the Rock Island con-
tingent to the citizens for the patri-
otto sendoff they gave us.
also we wish to advise that we
have now completed an organiza-
ton for the development of the
mosquito industry. This organ
ization is managed by our own in
dustrious and patriotic comrade
Robert Marks, who advises that
he is in position to fill any orders
for carload lots. Kindly state size
desired from one pound up.
In closing. have to say that ev-
cry man is in an enthusiastic spirit
and IS feeling great. We are de-
termined to do our duty in repre-
senting Rock Island in the fight to
down Prussianism.
"JOHN PAULSEN,
"HUTCHIE LAMP,
FRANK ENG.
GEORGE REED,
CLARK COYNE.
CHARLES KENNEDY,
MAURICE KELINSON.
EMMETT LANAGHAN,
ALBERT p. SMITH
Charles c. Craig, another of the
Rock Island young men who en-
trained for Camp Shelby writes to
The Argus as follows:
1--WE arrived here at 2 o'clock in
the morning and were Immediately
received into the camp. We were
inspected for contagious diseases,
given lunch and assigned 10 an in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29

fantry company. The Rock Island
and Moline crowds are in the same
company. We got TO bed early in
the morning on the first night we
were in camp. 1t is pretty hot
here. Everything is in commotion.
There are 10000 men here in all
branches OF service. Some were
transferred on the day We came
here.
THE officers are doing all they
can for us. We have new tents and
plenty to eat. Each received a bed
sack, two blankets and a mess KIT
last night. There are six OF US in a
tent Is feet square,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
WnnscheI.Benkert.

This morning at Il o'clock at St.
bis Lutheran church, Dayen-
Ii. at an elaborate and very
1utiful service was celebrated
marriage OF Miss Ruth Benkert,
ghter Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. A
hkert OF Davenport and Louis r..
mischief. son of MI and Mrs.
blph Wunschel Of Davenport.
i. ". II. Blanche, an old time
md of the brides family, per
med the ceremony assisted by
!. ]. 4 Miller. pastor OF the
irch. Mrs. August Stole, sis
of the bride. presided at the or
] and played a program of nup-
music preceding the service
just before the hour OF the
emony Mrs. Amalia Schmidt
bible sand Loves Coronation"
S. Victor Frykman of this city
ying the violin obligato, the lat
also playing a violin selection.
the bridal party entered the
arch the Lohengrin march was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Tried Recipcs.

AAt'u AA@Elpfns
Baked Corned Beef Hash-CFro-,
above nu)-Threc cupfuls cool.
ed corned beef. chopped. sized ~
tatoes, two tablespoonful butte-
or drippings, one and one-half cBn-
fuls milk. two teaspoonfuIs sait
oneh half teaspoonful pepper.
Grease casserole, place In tho
bottom the chopped meat. add tba
onion minced, then slice on ton ~
raw potatoes. Season each lavar
OF potatoes with butter, salt and
pepper. Pour milk over all. Gov.
er and bake until milk Is absorbed
and potatoes are tender.
Dumplings for Stew.-These arc
delicious and make the meat 81
farther. Take one teacup -four. ono
teacup oatmeal, one small onion
Chopped, one tablespoon drin-
pings, one-quarter tea spoon pow
dered sage, one-quarter teaspoon
mixed herbs, one-quarter teaspoon
baking soda, a grating OF nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Mix ingredients we'll and add
sufficient stock or water 10 make
quite stiff paste. Make into small
balls, roll well in flour and dron
into stew about an hour before i
will be ready.
Fried Onions Peel, cut and slice
thin. Put in skillet with hot lard.
Add salt and little water. Cover
and cook until soft; add one table
spoon milk and one Of vinegar.
Fry few minutes without cover.
Breakfast Cake.-Very inexpen-
sive. Take for two layers one CUP
graduated sugar, two cups flour
with three teaspoons baking pow
der, one teaspoon cinnamon, for
tablespoons melted butter, two
eggs, one cup sweet milk, vanilla
or any flavor.
Prune Butter.-Two pounds
prunes, one pound raisins, one-half
cup sugar, one cup corn syrup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Mile 4 Minnie Cluh.

Members of the Mile a Minute
club were guests yesterday after
noon OF Mrs. Rudolph Dorbeck of
Moline. who entertained in honor
of her son Harold Dorbeck, who
was home on a weeks furlough
from Camp Pike, and who returned
to that place this morning. The
afternoon was spent socially and at
o'clock an elaborate course din
ner was served. The club will
meet again in two weeks with Mrs.
Ralph Weckel in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Kingsbury W. c. T. L.

The kingsbury branch of the
Woman's Christian Temperance I'M
ion met for the monthly session
yesterday afternoon in the home of
Mrs. S. NJ Wilson. 2421 Twelfth
avenue. Papers on temperance
topics were given by Mrs. Wilson
and Mrs Ray Reddig A social hour
was enjoyed during which the hos
tess served lunch. Place of next
meeting was not decided at this
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29

schools that have been conducting
Red Cross work at the buildings
continue to do so through the sum-
mer months and the association
pledged itself to finish the quota of
Belgium refugee garments which
has been the work of a large num-
Der of the associations. The school
buildings will be kept open every
Friday in order that the children
may continue to buy thrift and war
savings stamps Systematically as
they have done during the winter
months. Mr.. Fisher reports on the
school garden plans and it was de-
cided that each school appoint a
chairman and an alternate to in
spect the war gardens from time to
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
lair On F ace
NemirocG

Ordinary hair Zrowtha On face,
rex and arms soon become coarse
% briEfiy when merely removed
foEu che surface of the skin. The
ally ceEnmon-sSBse way TO remove
ateeftonabie hair Is 10 attack ft
naeR the skin DeMirncie, the
kfEtBsi sanitary liquid does tbis
abs0rpf ion
onIy genuine DesfirEeIe has n
4oneY-baek guarantee fn each
melZREe. At toilet counters IN
pc, I'll and g si1e@s or by mail
RonR us ia plain wrapper ON re-
efpf of price.
FREE book with testimonials of
highest nsshorftfra. en-
Palms what causes hair, why ~
sacrseases and how DeMfraeIe de-
4tsffEes IT. mailed In plain sealed
Envelope en- request. DehfracI~.
sNrk Ave. aud I29tk ST., New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Discuss Evangelism.

fenty-f1ve representative men
the Tri-City Evangelical as
zion Of the Christian church
their regular business meet
Z the Davenport church Mon
: primary object of this meet
Jas to discuss the advisability
inning Tor an evanEelistic cam
tn the near future. Enthusi-
talks were made by Rev. /.
way Of Rock Island. Rev. l. o.
lett Of Moline, Rev. Mr.. Neal Of
nport. and also by a number
e laymen.
committee was selected from
lie churches TO further investi-
and prepare a report for the
.iation TO act upon at the next
ing. The spirit Of evangelism
paramount. Selections were
BRED by the orchestra, solos
I'LL Pieper and Paul Petersen
nan Pieper led the singing Of
raj patriotic songs. After the
ram ice cream was served and
sial hour enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
'ilege Romance eliminates in
Marriage.

Il romance which began on the
pus OF Northwestern university
chicago year ago eliminated
Aother day in the wedding Of
4 Mildred julia Kaiser TO Lieu
Int Alfred Wall Lewis of Dav-
brit. in New York City, just a
hours before the young officer
fded ship for France.
ards announcing the marriage
MAY 20. at the Little Church
lind the Corner" were received
2he tri-cities today. The cere-
~ took place at Z p. II. and was
nded by a few intimate friends
relatives.
Two hours later Lieutenant Lewis
packing his army belongings
9arat0rv TO going on board a
.sport at , a. N. for the journey
+seas.
he bride IS the daughter of Mr..
Mrs. George Kaiser of Chicago.
was formerly a student at
thwestern university. specialiZ-
music She was president of
class and a member of the
ma Alpha Iota sorority.
lieutenant Lewis is the son of
and Mrs. r. s. Lewis, 1928
dy street. and a graduate of the
export high school class of
) He enlisted in Battery B,
it Iowa field artillery three
rs ago and went south with the
ment last summer. While serv-
as sergeant he was selected TO
n the officers training camp at
n Springs, Texas, last fall.
IN the camp closed in April he
commissioned a first lieuten-
in the artillery and assigned to
seas service He is a brother
Jerry Lewis. who
{ TO France about a month ago.
RS Lewis visited IN the tri-cities
summer. She will make her
e with her parents in Chicago
| the close Of the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Social Announcements.

Members Of the Ladies' auxiliary
of the Eagles are asked 10 meet at
the home of Mrs. Joseph GTotegut.
32O Fifteenth street. at $50, to par
ticipate In the Decoration day par
ade
The members of the Edgewood
auxiliary to the Red Cross will take
part IN the Decoration day parade.
and members are asked to meet at
the court house ready to partici-
pate.
BUY War Savings stamps
Join us-grow with us. A flag
free with new savings accounts OF
$25 or more. German Trust & Saw
ings bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29

MIS-. F. B. Hawes in her home,
1917 Twenty-ninth street. was the
hostess yesterday afternoon to the
members of the WOman's auxiliary
of Trinity Episcopal church. The
time was spent in sociabilfty and a
paper was read by Miss Charlotte
Custer on auxiliary work. A social
hour followed the program and
business session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29
Hear Report of Convention.

The meeting of the Christian En-
deavor society of the Memorial
Christian church was held at the
church last evening when Miss Mar
earet Underhill, president of the
northwest district of Christian En-
deavor told of the recent conven-
ton Of that body held in Moline.
She brought many new ideas on
Endeavor work Refreshments were
served during the hour of sociabil-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-29

cut in dice; cook five minutes Re-
mye vegetables, add meSt. season
ing well. To meat add vegetable
and hot water and sea5onings. puf
In kettle, cover. simmer two bours-
add peas Ten minutes before gery.
ing.