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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22


A new and enthusiastic branch
of the Patriotic league was formed
al the last meeting of the social
service department of the Woman 5
club. The Patriotic league is the
means through which the govern
ment is seeking to enlist the girls
and women OF the country in one
big army Of patriotic workers in
the win the war movement. On
the women of the country falls the
burden and the privilege OF sus-
tanning the morale OF the men at
the front. and it Is In recognition
Of this fact that the women of the
country have that large duty to
perform. that the government has
sent a woman worker TO the trl-
cities to carry out the work for the
girls and to stimulate them TO
greater and more constructive pa
triotic effort Rock Island is soon
to have to meet the problem of
housing a great number OF girls and
women who are coming to the arse
nal and it is to that particular
problem that the social service girls
have given their services as their
expression Of patriotic duty to the
community. The incoming girls
will be either an asset to the COM
munity or a liability and it is going
to be the work of this group to
make of them a distinct addition to
the constructive life of the town.
: complete list of rooms is under
way and women having rooms to
rent are asked to communicate with
the president Of the organization.
A committee is to work with the
Travellers Aid and with the secre-
tary OF the girls war work in meet
ing the girls and making them com
Portable, and to follow up the work
in a social way No more complete
service to the country and to the
community than that can be found.
The high school group of the Pa
triOtic league has nd recently a
membership campaign that has
brought into the league practically
every girl in the high school. The
girls are responding in a fine way
to the patriotic appeal that the
league represents. Five hundred
and twenty-three girls are now
working for hOnOrs.
A new group of the Patriotic
league was formed last night at
the Y. W c. A The coming of this
group into the league is another
evidence of the keen desire of the
girls Of the community to serve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
W. C.T.U. Flower Mission Program

A meeting in preparation for the
annual flower mission day of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
union was held yesterday at the
Young Mems Christian association,
Mrs. B. E Robb presiding and con-
Quoting the opening devotional ser
vices At the business session
letter was read from Mrs. Ella Cor
don, state president of the w. c. T.
L. cOngratulating the women on the
fact that Rock Island had Joined
the dry forces and giving the credit
for this step to the women of the
city. The program of the afternoon
consisted of a reading What Will
We Do? and What We viii Do
When the Town Goes Dry" by Mrs.
Henry Kramer; a song, The Sweet
of the Year" MARY Turner Salter),
Miss Rosabel Stewart, Mrs. ]. r.
Tuckis at the piano; recitations,
Not Shut In and The Flag of
Service Mrs. B. f. Robb; a violin
solo, "Sextet from Lucia" Mrs.
Frank White, Miss Myrtle Summers
at the piano; solos by 8-year-old
Clyde Taylor, who sang, THE Gar
den Song" and "Baby's Prayer at
Twilight" and another song, The.
Merry Brown Thrush" (Buck, Miss
Stewart. Refreshments were sery-
ed by the committee in charge, Mrs:
R. G. Summers acting as chairman
of the day.
Flower mission day will be OBJ
served June 8 when all shut-ins,
sick, etc, will be remembered with
flowers. This custom is an annual
enc inaugurated in memory of Miss
Jennie Cassidy of Louisville, Ky,
who for many years was an invalid
and who made it a practice of send
ing flowers and other tokens to sick
and shut-ins throughout the city.
In Louisville there is splendid
monument erected to her memory
on which is the inscription. Thou
hast in all wonder and astonish-
ment built for myself a lifelong
monument At the suggestion of
Frances Willard, the national W.
c. T. [. inaugurated flower mission
day in memory of Miss Cassidy and
which has been observed for many
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Social Announcements,

Mayfower camp 101, Royal Neigh
bors of America. will entertain at
a card party Thursday evening at
Maths hall. The affair is for the
public.
The Theta Gamma girls will en-
terrain at an ice cream sociable
Wednesday evening. June IL, at 2914
Eleventh avenue, Moline.
The Woman's guild of South
Park Presbyterian church will hol /
the monthly coffee tomorrow after
noon at the home of Mrs. w. P.
Quayle: 2939 Thirteenth avenue.
The ladies of the Elks will meet
at the Red Cross rooms tomorrow
afternoon to sew for that organ
iZation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
MckOWu-FOrreSt.

Rev. John McGOwn Stevenson,
pastor of Broadway Presbyterian
church, yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock officiated at the marriage
of Miss Eva Gladys Forrest, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Forrest
of Joy, H., to Dwight McKown, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Nc
kown, also of Joy. The ceremony
was performed at the New Harper
in one of the private parlors, and
the couple was attepded by the
brides sister, Miss Ethel Forrest,
and Grant Steele. A wedding sup
per was served following the SER
vice, and after a short honeymoon
trip the couple will reside in JOY,
where MIR. McKOwn is employed
as a railroad man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
HARTFORD LEAVnS
FOR CAMP IN WEST

Clyde c. Hartford, boys secretary
of the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION, will leave tonight for
Pittsburgh. Kan. where he will
visit his mother. Mrs. Margaret
Hartford and attend the commence
nIent exercises OF the Pittsburgh
high school Mr.. Hartford was
boys secretary OF the Y in Pitts
burg for eight years. From there
he will go to Camp Wood. Kan, for
ten days stay. Camp Wood is
the Kansas state Young Mems
Christian association camp and on
May 80 the summer camp begins.
One hundred and siXty-five boys
viii attend the session. Mr.. Hart
ford will have charge OF the hihle
work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
SECRETARY GIVEN
DINNER AT LOCAL
Y. w. G.. A. ROOMS

Mrs. J. II. Hauberg entertained
the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation board at dinner last evening
at the Y roms in honor of Miss
Frances Crittenden, economic sec
rotary of the yound Women's Chris
tan association central field. A de-
Iightful dinner was enjoyed by
those present. Bouquets of sweet
peas were the table decorations.
In the afternoon the committee
held conferences, and also visited
the new rooms. Miss Crittenden
was very enthusiastic in her ap-
rroval of all the work. She left this
morning for Alton, Ill, where she
will look over the field there in the
hope of establishing an association.
i.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
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44,tIDPODIOmcC =
y Il MRC. ELIZABETH THOMpSO

Dear Mrs. Thompson: / have
friend in the army, a boy whom l
have known for several years |
like him very much, but | do not
love him. When he first mention
ed his love for me | told him that
would be very glad TO continue as
his friend, but that l felt very sure
we could never be more than
friends because | felt sure we
were not meant for each other.
told him that l didn't love him or
any other man. He took me at
my word and has since been 4
good friend to me, rarely mention
inG his love until recently, whel
he has several times alluded to Il.
A few days ago l was visiting
in the tOwnwhere he Is stationed
and while there saw a good deal
Of him. The only time he referred
to his feelings was just before
left, when he said something about
his hopes" and added: You may
not encourage that hope, but
please don't ever try to destroy 1t,
because it means more to me than
anything l know Of" We were
interrupted and l could say moth
ing in reply.
He expects to come over to see
me before he leaves for France,
which will be soon, and / am pref
ty sure he will bring up the old
subject. l am going to find it hard
to answer him. 1t is hard TO send
him away with absolutely no hope,
knowing that he may never come
back, and yet l feel sure that if
he comes back that hope will have
to be destroyed. Isn't it better 20
do it now than later? | want 20
do all | can to help and cheer and
encourage him. Please tell me the
wisest thing to say to him. If he
should not mention it should I
just let it go as it is or should /
bring up the subject myself?
PERPLEXED.
If the boy brings up the subject
tell him the truth. To let him hope
would encourage him to dream
when he is away of future happi-
ness with you. Then upon his re-
turn his disappointment would be
harder than death in the battle
field Since you have said nothing
to encourage hope it is hardly nee
essary for you to bring up the
subject. l think as you do that h9
will mention 1t himself.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Do you
think it is all right for girls offs |
and 20 to go to the theatre togeth- |
er AT night if they are not escort |
ed by young man or young men? |
We are girls who like to have a !
good time, but we cannot enjoy |
ourselves much lately because all /
the boys we know have gone TO |
war. Our parents don't know what |
to say about our going out togeth- |
er. What is your opinion?
LEFT BEHIND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Three G. Club.

Mrs. Jesse A. Cowley in her
home, 2510 Sixth avenue, Moline,
was the hostess yesterday after
noon to members of the Three G
club. the ladies spending the time
busily working at knitting and sew
ing. Pretty garden flowers were
used to trim the rooms and the
time was very much enjoyed. Mrs.
Cowley served a delightful lunch.
The club was invited to meet June
IS with Mrs. c. E. Nelson on Forty
first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22

Girls OF your age are goi--
together evenings unosrorfe
think Il Is an right II In ID ~
too much and 81 the glrIg -
home at q reasonable hour
course IL would be better to Ia.
an older person go along.
Dear Mrs. Thompson:
time ago correspouded Ti, i94s
boy who used 20 live here ana ~, a.
moved away. / was lookfne-bTo,.--.5.-4
some old mail and / found HE IS.
letter. 1 liked the boy and ~ az
like to know about him again - +.
has been over year since 7 ~ =
heard word. Probably he + -
the war now. DO YOU tblBE F. /.
would be all right 10 answer ~
last letter and send 70 10 bis mn, =.
DOUBTFUL.
Yes, I think it would De all r.gs,
to answer his last letter.
Dear Mrs. Thompson I am 10
years ola and In the eighth pra5.
l loved a boy who used n ~
here, but he has moved ava mn
He never wrote 20 me al
moved DO you think It VIZ
wise for me TO write % hi.
do you think ! am too LITTLE p
STRAIGHT J.
The boy should write
first. Anyway, YOU are too nan
to correspond with o boz. ~
-Buy Thrift Stamrs- .
The food YOU waste o. "A
mean HUNGER to Someone "a
where, Sometime. Be SdyiL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Audubon Association Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Au-
dubon Parent-Teacher association
held yesterday afternoon in the
school building the following Off
GERS were selected for the ensuing
year:
Chairman-Mrs. J. w. Armstrong.
Vice chairman-Mrs. Harold HON.
bledal
Secretary-Mrs. Fred r. Loomis
Treasurer-Miss Ethel Young.
Plans at this time were completed
for the May festival TO be held this
evening at the school grouE Is
Refreshments were served by the
committee in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
holly Thirteen Club.

Members of the Jolly Thirteen
club were guests yesterday after
noon of Mrs. George Woeber. who
entertained in her home, 917 For
ty-fifth street, surrounding three
tables at cards. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Herman Lage, Mrs. Ollie
Muench and Mrs. Carl Wellnitz.
Lunch was served at the small ia
bles at the conclusion of the games
and the club was invited to meet in
two weeks with Mrs. Adolph Eff
fiandt in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
broadway Young People Meet.

The monthly business and social
session of the Young Peoples sOci-
ETY. of Broadway Presbyterian
church was held last evening at
the church. Wyman ]. Beardsley
presiding in the absence of the
president. The society at this time
decided to pay the presbyterian
mission pledge of $3.50 for mis-
sions and temperance. The social
committee with Miss Ruth Blake
more as chairman had arranged a
program of music and games and
general sociability. Sessions of the
society will be held throughout
the summer months at $50 Sun
day evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
POst.NuptiaI Shower.

Mrs Edmund Vogt. a bride of last
week and who before that time was
Miss Minnie VanHorn. was honoreo
at post-nuptial shower given last
evening by Miss Irene Kruger in
her home. 1f01 Fourth street. nine
girl friends being guests of the
evening. There were games and
music and in a contest the prizes
were given to Miss Regina Nc
and Miss Florence Dudley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Make Red Cross Garments.

Twelve members of the Red
Cross unit of the Barbara Frietchie
tent, Daughters of Veterans, gath
cred yesterday afternoon for a
sewing session in the home of Mrs.
Belle Jones, 1901 Seventeenth ave
nue.. Six blouseS for suits of pa
jamas were finished. Hostesses of
the afternoon assisting Mrs. Jones
were Mesdames Martha Beck, Daisy
Cook, Violet Reddig, Misses Violet
Reddig, Lola Smutz, Grace Barnes
and Ethel Judd. The Service Star
of the tent will meet next Monday
for an all-day sewing session at the
Memorial hall when boxes will also
be packed for the members of the
order in the service of the govern
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Comnlete % Comfort Kits.

Members of the Margaret Giles
circle of Kings Daughters and 9TH
ers were guests yesterday of Mrs.
W. T. Chambers, 1920 Thirtieth
street, when the time was occupied
with making comfort kits, 25 being
completed and made ready to give
to Rock Island boys in the service
of their country. At noon a picnic
lunch was served and the time
proved very enjoyable. Other work
meetings will be held by the circle
as the kits are needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Wall Paper Cleaner.

Two cups wheat -four, one cup
salt, two tablespoons ammonia, two
kerosene. Enough wa
ter to beat smooth.
Cook twenty TO twenty-five min
utes in a double cooker. Better
use an old lard pail in another ket-
tie, rather than a good cooker. II
does not need stirring while cook
ing. 1t makes enough to clean a
large room. Clean across the strips
of paper rather than lengthwise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Mrs. Frank E. o. W, Hostess.

Mrs. c. c. Frank in her home. 995
Twenty-first avenue, was the hos
tess yesterday to members Of the
f o. W. club. the ladies enjoying
the afternoon together as they sew
ed and knitted. Refreshments were
served by the hostess in the course
Of the afternoon In two weeks the
club will meet with Mrs. Edward
behrens, 5240 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22

Mrs. S. Z. Mattison, II. +. Brown
and others. America, "Blest be
the Tie That Binds" and other songs
were sung and a poem, written by
Mrs. Naomi CLANCY, dedicated to
Mr.. and Mrs. Harms, was read by
Mrs. Mccarthy. who also gave other
readings. The house was bright
ened with bouquets of garden flow
ers and the rooms were pretty and
attractive. Refreshments were
served by Company E at the close
OF a very delightful evening.
The verses written by Mrs. Cha
ney and dedicated to Mr.. and Mrs,
Harms follow:
This is not a pioneer story
Or a legend of ancient lore
Nor of brave deeds on a battlefield.
Amid cannon and bloody gore.
But of simple loving service,
Is the tale l bring to you
That has bound our lives in friend
ship
That is lasting, firm and true.
We have spent pleasant hours to-
gether
Discussing many ways
To serve mankind the better
In these sO-called modern days,
And our souls have been made the
richer
In the help we've been able to give.
In the service of the Master,
In helping others to live.
Many things will remind us,
And recall your faces dear.
As we continue the hours of study,
Throughout the coming year.
Our room has been made more
pleasant
BY the labor of your hands.
The walls made more attractive.
With the many things you've
planned.
We thank you most sincerely
For these useful things we name,
Table, chair, flagstaff and motto,
Blackboard and picture frame.
A coat and hat rack also,
Pointer and teachers stand
Are some of the things we cherish
AS the labor of your hands.
Seven years ago next fall,
We welcomed you among us
And now we bid you Gods speed,
AS your duties take you from us;
We will say goodbye, but not
farewell,
For kindred minds ne'er sever,
But live in memory and kind deeds
Forever and forever"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Class Farewell for Members.

The Harriet Henderson memorial
class of the First Methodist church
meeting last evening in the home of
Mrs. Faye Hough- Mccarthy, 1920
Ninth avenue, carried out a fare
well party in honor of Mr. and Mrs
L. L. Harms, who leave soon for
their new home in California and
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Garretson, who
are moving to indianapolis, Ind,
for future residence, and who have
been faithful members of the class.
A company of 20 spent the evening
together in informal sociability.
After the business session Mr.. Gar
retson gave a farewell talk to Mr..
and Mrs. Harms and Mr. Harms gave
the farewell talk to Mr.. and Mrs.
GaTretsOn. Short talks were also
given by DR. Samuel Van Pelt,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Renerolent Society Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Trt-
City Benevolent society held at the
Hebrew Social center the following
officers for the year were named:
President-Mrs. l. Zimmerman.
Vice president-Mrs. f. Weinrott.
Secretary-Mrs. Charles Brady.
Treasurer-Mrs. H. Friedman.
In the course of he afternoon
flowers were auctioned off and were
purchased by Mrs. H. HOrblit, who
then presented them to Mrs. Nathan
Harris, a bride Of Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Nurses Report on Convention.

Graduate Nurses association of
the Fifth district gathered at the
New Harper last evening to hear
reports of the national association
of graduate nurses convention held
recently in Cleveland, Ohio. Miss
Georgia Turnbull Of this city spoke
on the public health section of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Household Hints

in a convenient place, and every
little while burn one in your kitch-
en- range. The zinc. in burning,
forms gas. which clears the stove
pipe and chimney This is a good
way to use the tops which are no
longer good.
The Table.
Leftover Dish-Three slices of
stale bread soaked in water or milk.
Squeeze out all juice, after bread is
thoroughly soaked; mix IN one egg,
one cup any kind of cold cooked
meat, butter size of walnut; sea-
son to taste. Add one cup cold
cooked potatoes, onion If pre-
ferred; mix well and bake in a
moderate oven one hour
Baked Eggplant-One large egg
plant, one small tin of tomatoes Tor
fresh tomatoes). one egg, one ia
blespoon butter. two green peppers
Sweet, three medium onions, one
cup bread crumbs. salt and pepper.
Peel, slice and boil eggplant in
salt water until tender.
Boil peppers, drain, mash togeth-
CT, anu peat III 6SB.
Boil peppers, drain, mash togeth-
er, and beat in egg.
Fry onions; when delicate brown,
add tomatoes; cook until thickens.
First put layer of eggplant in
baking dish, sprinkle with crumbs.
Then layer of tomatoes and onions.
and so on. Last, sprinkle with
bread crumbs. dot with butter and
bake twenty minutes.
Brown Betty Twelve apples.
butter, white sugar, nutmeg, bread
crumbs.
Pare apples. chop fine, Butter
deep pudding dish. Put layer Of
apples, then strew bits of butter
over, then sugar, then grated nut
meg, then layer bread crumbs. then
back to apples and so on till dish
is full. Finish with bread crumbs.
When done serve hot with cream
sauce.
Barley Cake-Take two cups bar
ley -four, three level teaspoons bak-
ing powder and one cup sugar:
mix together; then rub in one
heaping tablespoon butter Cor sub
stitute), one egg, one teaspoon va
nilIa and cup milk. This makes
one large loaf or two layers and.
with chocolate filling, is fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
BOY SCOUT NEWS

Tomorrow noon at 1915 the ex-
ecutive committee of the Boy
Scouts will hold luncheon at the
Rock Island club. At this time
plans will be thoroughly discussed
concerning the camp grounds for
the Boy Scouts this year.
Troop 1 of Central Presbyterian
church, this morning gave first aid
demonstration at Franklin school.
The boys demonstrated their work
in a first class manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
Menu Hints.
BREAKFAST.
Oranges
Dreamed Goldfish

Oranges
Dreamed Goldfish
Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Baked Beans and Bacon.
Baking Powder Biscuits
RadiSheS
Apple Sauce with Raisins
Peanut Cookies Tea
DINNER.
Asparagus Soup
Ham Mousse Savory Cabbage
Boiled Rice
Rhubarb Pie Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22

Pink and white, the colors used by
the bride at her wedding were sug-
gested in the decorations of the
home last evening and in the
courses of the lunch that was serv-
ed, the serving table having as it's
centerpiece a large bowl of pink
and white carnations. Mrs. Vogt
was presented with a number of
beautiful gifts FOR her new home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22

Extra Blend" eOGcc,
25c ID.
California pruneS, =
lbs. for @Ge.
Large plump head rice,
= lbs. for 23e.
Sure-StFihe matches. %
box.
Syrup Is going 10 be
scarce, 80 Is sugar. White
karo syrup, half gallon
pals, Soc.
Fresh gingersnaps, =
lbs. Tor 35e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
SOCIAL EVENTS
Patriotic Leagne Work.

known song by Mr.. MacDermid,
Land of Mine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22

TIE Every Girl In
Rock Island C0un-
ty Who VIII Be a
june Bride This
Year. the Fisk &
Loosely Co. will
give an order good
for $500 any
where i'm the store
Except grOceries).
Serd us your name
and address. We
will send you the
order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22

Pure aluminium slotted
mixing spoon, regular eX-
ira large 25c size: these
go at Zoe apiece.
Also, pure aluminium
solid bowl. large zoe
cooking spoon. on sale at
Zoe each.
Pure aluminium 2 quart
long handled sauce pans,
high grade. worth Use for
5Sc each.
4-quart si.65 eotered
Berlin long handled sauce
pan. In this sale for SLID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-22
These white Shoe" Items for Thursday:
Seven Specials" in Aluminium Ware.
DEPARTMENT STORE

Good solid pure alumni
mum No. 4 tea kettle,
highly polished, worth
now S2.9S. Each Gus
toner may have one of
them fer just a dollar
iess-Sf.03.
Pure aluminium glass
top coffee percolatOr, the
Soup SIS Size. with
handsome ebOnized han
die; while these last,
Sf.25 each.
Pure aluminium open
work cake turner, egg
litter, etc, worth Use for
f5e each.