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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

We sell Huebinger pocket atlas ana
automobile guide of Iowa. Also county
automobile mapsl Marshall Printing
COnnpany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

The Jane. Adams Club will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Harry
Wikle at the home of Mrs. Ray Keller
11S Arson street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Louise and Iona Dewitt went Wed
nesday evening to New Sharon to spend
the summer with their grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. D. N. Stewart
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

An ice cream and cake social will be
held at Westminster Chapel, corner
of Bromley street, and Ninth avenu.,
on Friday, June 81, beginning at 7 p. m.
The proceeds will be used for the
chapel work. Tickets 10 cents. Com
mittee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Better kodak finishing. Camera shop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Mrs. c. Kenaston, Of Mason Citq. who
has been spending a week in the city
with her daughter, Mrs. George Bolei
returned home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Twenty-fou women from the Pythian
Sisters and ten men from the Knights
Of Pythias of State Center came to the
city Wednesday and in the evening
conducted the initiation of a class of
nine in the Pythian Sisters at Shrubs
hall. Dinner was served by the local
members at $3.50, and following the
initiation the time was enjoyed socially
and with dancing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Mrs. A. f. Hursh, of Newburg, who
has been visiting for several days with
relatives and friends at Cedar Falls,
was in the city Wednesday on her way
hnfnn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Somers, of Con-
rad, who have been visiting relatives
and friends at Clarence, Mo, were in
the city this morning on their way
home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Mr.. Charles Gay, of Hartwick, who
has been visiting for a week with her
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, Albert r.
Mallett, returned home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Pebbles Annual will be ready for de-
livery Friday Morning, June IS. You
may secure yours by calling at the hisn
school building Friday morning. Bust
ness Manager
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

Unity Court No. 81, T. B. H.. pay
dues at the Security Savings Bank
after Friday for month Of June. kath-
crime l.. Farguson. scribe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-20

A busy day was spent in quilting for
the Odd Fellows orphans home at
Mason City by the members of the
Excelsior Aid Society, who met We'd
nesday in the Odd Fellows hall and at
noon enjoyed a covered dish lunch
which was served by Mesdames Frank
Turner and Henry Retter. In the
afternoon routine business was trans
acted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
RESCIND ORDERS
FOR ONE QUOTA
Men Will Not Be Sent to Kansas
City-New QuestiOnnaires
Are Received.

The local exemption board re-
ceived notification this morning
from Adjutant General F. S. Dick
son to the effect that II men VINO
had been selected to go to the
Sweeney Auto school at Kansas
City will not be accepted
The local boards present quota
to be entrained to Camp Grant be-
ing in such an uncertain state,
the adjutant general has decided
that no men can be taken from
here. The men who were to take
the training will be used to help
fill the quota for entrainment
June 81.
Questionnaires to be sent out TO
men who registered on June 5 last
have been received at the exemp-
ton board offices, and will be sent
out in the near future.
Several changes are noted in the
last questionable over those sent
out to the men first registered. A
key list of occupations is in evil
dence that will make it much cas-
Ter to fill out. Questions relative
to industrial and agricultural
claims have undergone a consider
able change.
An added feature OF the new
questionnaires is the firemen and
policeman section that is to be
filled out by men in these occupa-
lions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Surprise Mrs. Madden.

Twenty-Five friends called at the
home of Mrs. Ed Madden, 716 Four
teenth street, yesterday taking her
completely by surprise, the occas-
ion being the anniversary of her
birth. Games of 500 were played
at six tables, Mrs. Nettie Betterly
received ladies' first prize and Cliff
ford Stark mems first prize. For
second high the ladies' favor was
given to Mrs. Charles Speckhart
and the consolation gift went to
Mrs. Charles Mcleod. The conr.
pany presented the honoree with
several pieces to complete her
Haviland china set Patriotic Sc
lections were played on the vic
trola and the evening spent very
pleasantly. The guests brought a
delicious lunch which was served
later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Hold Coffee and Sewing.

Thirty members of the Red Cross
unit of the Daughters of Veterans
enjoyed a sewing and coffee at the
home of Mrs. Julia Grotegut, 594
Twentieth avenue, yesterday after
noon A good sum was cleared, and
nearly ten bed shirts were COM
pleted at the sewing. which is
very fine showing. Mrs. Grotegut
used garden flowers to decorate
her home and served coffee and
pie. The unit will meet for an all
day session in two weeks at Memo
rial hall, the time TO be devoted to
Red Cross work Members are ask
ed to turn in all sweaters by to-
morrow. This is requested. as the
Red Cross rooms will be closed for
two weeks. Mrs. Essie Siemon,
chairman Of the unit, will receive
the sweaters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Additional Society
[. and /. Club Meets,

Mrs ". G. Won Sanis was hos
tess yesterday afternoon to the L.
and I. club at her home, 42I Sew
enteenth street, Moline. The full
membership of the club was pres
ent, enjoying the game of 500 a
three tables. In the play the ia
vor for high score fell to Mrs. G.
H. Mold. Moline, second to Mrs.
Meehan of Rock Island and the low.
prize was awarded to Mrs. John
MCGEE of Rock Island. The hostess
served a delicious two course
luncheon at the tables, which were
decorated with spring and summer
flowers. A bowl of beautiful car
nations adorned the table in the
dining room. The next meeting Of
the club will be held at the home
of Mrs. Chester Robbins, 1927 FIT
teenth street, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
AUXILIARY Honors Members.

Auxiliary honors were given to
Mrs. W. L. Franks, Mrs. Olivia Reid
and Mrs. Minnie Wood of Moline by
the Helen Gould auxiliary to the
United Spanish War Veterans at a
meeting held last evening at the
court house. These women were
honored at the state convention
held this week in Sterling, Mrs
Franks being made judge advocate,
Mrs. Reid chairman Of the orphans
home board, and Mrs. Wood, who
is president of the Moline auxiliary,
was made department inspector.
Reports of the convention were
given by the delegates. One mem
Der was obligated and one balloted
upon at the business meeting last
evening. The auxiliary decided to
take part in the Fourth of July
parade. Plans were also made for
a lawn sociable to be held July II
at the home of Mrs. Edward Jen-
sen, 2514 Sixth avenue, the hostess
to be assisted by Mrs. Morgart Be
cause of the fact that the next
meeting falls on the Fourth of July
the session will instead be held
July II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
FFNy " VI ~ : III !" y - ~
HOLD SINGLE DAY
MEET THIS YEAE

The annual encampment Of th'
Uniform Rank, Knights OF Pythiai
OF Illinois, has been abandoned o.
account of the war.
This was announced today b!
Brigadier General John p. Berton
in Bloomington. In place OF tn
encampment, a one-day convention
will be held at La Sale Sept. II
One thousand, four hundred out o
200 members of the organization
have enlisted, It is announced, max
ing an encampment almost impos
sIbl0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
CHARGES EXTREME
CRUELTY IN BILL

Jennie De Keyser today filed suit
for divorce against Ivo De Keyser
in circuit court. H. NJ McCaskrin
represents the complainant
The bill charges the defendant
with being a habitual drunkard.
and guilty OF extreme and repeated
cruelty. The bill alleges that the
complainant has been struck and
beaten upon several occasions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Ever Ready Club.

The Ever Ready 500 club met
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Henry Schaum, 716 Fourteenth
ana One-haIf street Several ia
bles were surrounded by the wom-
en- playing 500. Prizes were award
ed to Mrs. T. j. Carney and Mrs.
Frank Bockenfeld respectively fol
high scores. the all-cut favor going
to Mrs. John Hill of Moline. A
dainty repast was served during
the afternoon. The club will meet
next Thursday with Mrs NJ O'Con-
nell, First avenue and Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
TWO ARE GIVEN
CHARGE BOOTHS
Mrs. H. H. cleveland and Mrs. F.
E. Marshall Named as Commit
tee For Thrift Stamp Sale.
TO INSTALL STANDS HERE
Established in Department Stores.
Clubs and on Street Cor
ners on June Is.

Mrs. H. H. Cleaveland and Mrs.
= E. Marshall have been appoint
81 by County Chairman c. A Hall
fren as a committee to care for
the sale of war savings stamps d.
the various booths which are to be
established in the banks, depart
nent stores, clubs and on the
street corners on war savings day.
Friday, June IS.
II is expected that these war
savings committees will not take
hedges for future delivery of war
savings stamps on the 2Sth. All
var savings stamps will be sold
outright by the committees.
I S White, county chairman of
Red Cross. issues a call &c all Red
cross workers to give their CO.
operation to the war savings com
r1ittees on war savings day. The
sale OF war savings stamps" said
Nj. White, is of just as much i'm
portance as are Liberty bonds or
the making of Red Cross war sup
niles, and every Red Cross worker
il called upon should find time to
give personal service on this all
important day I understand that
Rock Island county has not a
white space on the war savings
map It can only be made white
by exceeding its quota, and I am
hopeful that the war savings
stamp movement will receive
big push forward on the 2Sth. l
am told that S660000 must be
raised in Rock Island by January
!. Rock Island has made good on
all of its other undertakings and
1t should make good on this one"
Meet Saturday.
A meeting of the county finance
committee of the state council OF
defense has been called for Satur-
day morning at II o'clock. At this
meeting Chairman HaEgren will
present the need for cooperation
in the placing of war savings
stamps. 1t is expected that com
mitteemen will be in from all
parts Of the county and Will at this
meeting complete plans for a coun-
" wide canvass on the 2Sth. II is
understood that the county finance
committee has already offered its
services in the placing Of these
war savings stamps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Dinner and Posf-nuptiaI.

An Informal dinner and post
nuptial party was given last even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. John Grampp.
North Howell street, Davenport,
to honor Mr.. and Mrs. William
Grampp, whose marriage took
place June 13. The affair was al
so a farewell party for Mr.
Grampp who leaves Thursday for
Camp Grant. Covers were laid for
Is, pink and white roses together
with ferns being used in decorating
the table Victrola music was en-
joyed later in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21

and dainty lunch was served. The
favor for high score was won By
Mrs. G. Johnson
Mrs. A. A. Delbridge entertained
company at her home Tuesday
afternoon to honor Miss Willie
Two tables of 500 were surrounded,
Mrs. G. Johnson carrying off first
prize and Mrs. Ben Schriver second.
Roses were used as centerprices
on the tables and in the home dec
orations. Mrs. Delbridge served
light refreshments during the aft
CrnOOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Ladies' Aid SeWs.

At the meeting Of the Ladies' AID
society of the Fifteenth Avenue
Christian church held yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
Carruthers, 1440 Forty-frst street,
the time was devoted to sewing car
pet rags and quilt patches. The la
dies worked diligently at their task
and later in the afternoon were
served with a luncheon by the host
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
THREE MEN FROM
HERE LEAVE FOR
MARINE STATION

Three men made up the marin
corps quota which left Rock ISLAM
at 12:45 this afternoon. The mel
were all entrained for Paris Is
land, s. c., via Chicago Thosf
who left are: Lawrence s. Potter
Iowa City, owen w. Phelps ant
Leo NJ Nicholson. both Of Silvis
William f. Miller. 1918 SecOnt
avenue, Rock Island, has been &C
cepted for the mechanical depart
ment Of the aviation branch OF tn
marine corps. He has been EN-
ployed as an agent OF the Molint
Pillow company for 10 years. H
will entrain Monday for Philades
phia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21

A coffee and knitting party was
sponsored yesterday afternoon by
the Order of the Eastern Star So
cial circle at the home of Mrs. C.
D. Snyder. 1924 Twenty-ninth
street. Twenty members were
present to enjoy the meeting. Mes
danes George H. Richmond. NJ. E.
Holmes, and Morris Cook assisted
the hostess The afternoon was
spent in knitting, and proved very
delightful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
To Honor Visitor.

Mrs. Ed Dornwell, 1923 Thir-
teenth avenue, last evening enter
tanned at a prettily appointed card
party to honor Miss Ella Willie of
Chicago Heights. house guest of
Mrs. A. A Delbridge. 1910 Seven
teenth street. Beautiful flowers
were used in decorating the home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
EXEMPT FROM SERVICE.

London-A London militar
tribunal, after three weeks delib
Grafton, has decided that members
of the house of commons are do
ing work Of national Importance
and therefore entitled to exemp
ton from military service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Missionary Society Meets.

The study on the fifth chapter OF
the book, IAN African Trail" was
taken up at the meeting of the
United Presbyterian Women's Mis-
sion society yesterday afternoon
held at the home of Miss Mary
Raiston, 421 Second street Papers
were read by Mrs Christian Keller
and Mrs. j. D. Warnock. The lat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
Women Meet to Sew.

Ladies of the Evangelical Church
Of Peace Aid society spent yester-
day afternoon in sewing and quilt
ing, there being no business ses-
sion. The women will meet again
next Thursday at the church, at
which time sewing will again oc-
cupy their time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21

ter also spoke of the presbyterial
missionary convention held at Sa-
wanna this week and a discussion
on matters brought up at that time
followed. The next meeting of the
society will be held at the home of
Mrs. Margaret Sandborn, 1924
First avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21

mer assistant manager of the New
Harper, was celebrated this morn
ing at 1870 o'clock at the parson-
age of the First Presbyterian
church, Davenport, Rev. Leroy
Coffman officiating The couple
was unattended. The bride was in
her travelling suit Of blue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
buy Vnrltt stamp
GtXB1T0fJ'

Phone RI. 2s5. Trefz Express Co.
Tri-Cfty Towel Supply company.
r. l. Clean Towel Service. Phone
r. |. 4476.
Spend this summer at Brown s
Business college. New classes Mon
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21

ess. Mrs Ralph Swaney, 1895 For
ty-first street, will entertain the
women at the next regular meeting
Thursday of next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-21
EinCnan-CoUiS.

The marriage Of Miss Mary FL
len Coils of Rock Island, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Coils Of
Geneseo. and J. B. klingman, for
Evening star., 1918-08-14

$l.SO House Dresses-Of
percales chambrays and . few
ginghams, plaids, checks and
stripes in light and dark S1.z3
shades Special at
Dressing Sacques
Worth 81 each. Made Of good per-
Gale, in light, medium and dark
figured designs or small pin dots.
Practical and becoming. in all
sizes to ~ Special 7Sc
Evening star., 1918-08-14
Special Values in
House Dresses
at $l.68
Qualities Usually 500

Two large tables of All Cling.
ham Housedresses in handsome
checks, stripes and plaids, with
all-around belt or in loose
models; have round or. square
collars. Sizes B to A. These are
excellent values and we advise
you to buy generously-look
ahead for future need.
Extra sizes, 48, 50 and 81 at
Evening star., 1918-08-14

s. to $50 Serge ut SIS Yd.
'-A1l-woo1 Fren 9 b Surah
Serge: very serviceable.
P1lAis Royal-SeeOnd Floox
Evening star., 1918-08-14
SWEATERS
In the Fashinable
Styles and Colors
$5.45

Garn,ents Worth $3.50 to
$500 Each
CHETLAND Sweaters knit
- ted of excellent quality
all-wool yarn, in coat style or
slip-over models. Many have
large square collars and deep
cuffs of Angora. Pretty twe-
tone color effects or solid col
ors in corn, rose, Pekin blue,
salmon pink and plum.
In Sizes 36 and 46
Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1918-08-14
$25 1000 Worth Women Silk and Knit Summer Underwear
Won,es,'s Fine Grade
Silk Boot
Hose, 85c
Regular 96c Qualities

An offering that should
bring many shoppers here to-
morrow. Women's full fash
ioned Silk Boot Hose, in
black, white, brown. flesh,
blue, gold. Russian calf and
cordovan. All perfect quail
ties at S5c pair.
Evening star., 1918-08-14

Atwood Gabardine, $50
Yard-44 inches wide. In o
very desirable assortment Of
wanted shades.
Evening star., 1918-08-14

Au.wool BroadclothHS to 50 inches
wide. In a very comprehensive assort-
ment of desirable colors. The quality
we offer at this price is really ex- e.
ceptional Yard.--.-----....--... ~O
Evening star., 1918-08-14

Fine Isle Hose, SOC
women's 75c and $50 value full
fashioned Silk Lisle and Gauxe
Lisle hose, in black, gray, tan,
brown and suede. Irregular weavee
Of '75c and s5c qualities.
Palais RoyaI-Street FleOr.
Evening star., 1918-08-14

A11-wool Storm Serge, A.69
Yard-48 inches wide. All
rich. dark tones; also plenty
Of navy and black.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-14
WAR NEWS AND WHAT MIGHT
 COME.

The dispatches from the Somme battlefront tell us that the Americans cooperating in force "lth the British the center of the fight They also say that the greatest advance has been made in the cen ter And so it the Marne. The Americans are the thickest of the fight and at the front lighting hard.
 There is than just pleasing the American people in this arrangement, and it by no means re- the least the brave soldiers of the de- termined and treless people who have borne the brunt the battle for civilization The regulations of the fighting of France England Canada Aus tralia and the others cannot suffer by anything that gallant Americans may do. It only encourage them continue they have gone. None can ask them to do better than that.
 But it is important to the of the Allies that it be brought home to the Germans that the Amer ican troops everywhere along the front lhere is no better way make it known beyond the Rhlhe that there is great American army in Europe than to make the German soldiers fight Americans wherever and whenever they fight
 The announcement that there is one large Amer ican army of thirty Divisions ready to bat tie the enemy along the Marne front, the scene of two Germanys half dozen defeats Western Front is that will do lot to impress upon Europe that America is force in the When Huns hght Americans elsewhere, whether it be at the Somme, in Belgium in Alsace and Lorraine, in Italy or in the Balkans they will understand that the great armies of France, Great Britain and Italy, which have held them at bay for than four years, are benig re- nforced by innumerable men of the highest and un- beatable enthusiasm, and understanding, they will go into long winter with full realization of the fact that destiny has marked the Teuon hosts for cer tain and disastrous defeat.
 It will probably requqire more than the dismissal cf Generals the court marals of bodies of troops to keep the hungry Austrans and Germans up to the wrack while they stare actual conditions in the
 
 Yet further, the influence of these circumstances upcn the neutral countries of Europe, America and elsewhere the peoples of Russia, Austria Hungary tottering Turkey and of all tribes and climes, will be to create worldwide conviction that victory for the Allies is certain. That will cause them think deeply of the benefits and satisfaction that will from government through nationates that satisfactory the governed and it will suggest the band Such feeling must help the Allies and discourage the enemy. It might result in peace the of the warthough the Allies will think only of and only to finish the job and bag the fox next
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-14
Tips from Texas

CDallas News)
 As a general thing, the older a man gets the less his necktie will amount to.
 Of course a linen handkerchief is fine for looks, but there is nothing like bandanas. for sweat.
 Another good thing about a bridal veil is that it is so handy to spread over the baby's crib in fly time.
 What has become of the old-fash- toned American heiress who traded her ducats for a Duke?
 Furthermore we doubt if any wo- man ought to wear her waist so low it doesn't conceal her powder rag.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-14
Our Daily Special Truth Is Scarcer Than Fiction.
Luke Mcluke Says

When a man knows the meaning of the word "antithesis" and knows how to pronounce the word. he uses it too often in his conversation.
 Sometimes a mans hair is getting white over his temples before he dis covers that it costs more to neglect duty than it does to perform it.
 A man is usually generous to a fault when the fault happens to be on of his own.
 When steer gets the mouth dis ease the law compels you to kill it. but when man gets the mouth dis ease the law protects him.
 The modern young man obeys the injunction, Early to bed" But he has an idea that it means early in the morning.
 Men are not bad fellows when you take them as a whole. They are usually polite when you bother them though they hate you for bothering them; and they have a nice way of saying it will be no trouble at all when it will be a whole lot of trou- ble.
 A married woman is a hopeful soul, She can describe her new dress and
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-14
Stick To the North
Seward GateWay)

'Laborers should stick to their jobs in Alaska Aside rom the shpbullding centers in the States, everything is quiet. Business is good in Seward as it is in hundreds of towns right in the Pacific Northwest This was the advice and information given by Harry Ellsworth who returned the Ad- miral Farragut last night after visit in the States for several weeks. Mrs Ellsworth and daughter The- ma accompanied by Ellsworth on the southern trip also returned last night the steamer
 We visited Portland, Spokane, Seattle and other places in the Northwest said Mir Ellsworth "and as
 say it is quiet with the exception of the shpbuding centers Thousands of men Hooking to Tacoma portiahd and Seattle Every morning thousands of men report for labor at the ship yards possibly one or two dozen are drawn and then only for couple or days work. at the longest, weeks. At spokane laborers have gone to the coast and the farmers are calling for help in the fields. As see it, nothing aside from industries, is booming Living is also high, hotel rooms being scarce and apartment houses filled"