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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a girl
10 years old and 4 am very unhap-
DIV. My father is dead and l nVe
with my sister and her husband.
They are not good to me. They tell
me they wish would get another
boarding place You know a girl
that leaves home Is not respected
and l won't leave. l am a stenog-
rapher and make good money and
pay my board every week. Please
tell me what to do.
am going with young man and
we love each other dearly and he
is sorry for me and tells me what
to do, but never tells me anything
wrong. We would marry. but he
is drafted and we don't think it
wise to marry now. He just seems
like a big brother and l tell him
everything.
% Do you think there is any
harm for a boy to kiss a girl if they
are going to marry? l don't want
him to kiss me, but he says there
is no harm because we are mar
ried in the sight of God If not in
the sight of man.
(2) Is there any harm IN meet
ing a boy uptown at l o'clock in
the afternoon if he has to go to
work at 3 D. m? BEAUTY.
A girl does not lose the respect
of people if she leaves home when
the circumstances make ii neces-
sary I think it is unfortunate that
you have not made yourself so 10y
ed in the home of yOur sister that
they would not think of letting you
go. Perhaps you have been selfish
and not considerate OF your sister
land her husband. 1 think you should
stay with them if you possibly can.
But if you find it necessary to leave,
make up your mind that you will
live in such a way that people can
not attack your reputation.
% l do not like the way the boy
talks. Sight of God" is not enough
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
The Foul Air SehO0Ir0om.

New York city children lucky
enough to be sick enough to gain
admission to the open air school
rooms last winter showed notice
able Improvement in scholarship, a
gain in weight and general i'm
provement in health. Most goth
century communities now have
open air schoolrooms at least for
the delicate and physically back
ward children.
A schoolroom heated up to or
above 20 degrees Fahrenheit in any
part of the school session may be
called a foul air schoolroom, ac-
cording to our present conception
of what constitutes foul air. 1t mat
tiers not atSall what method of So
called ventilation is employed if
the warmth be such that its effect is
depressing, and when the tempera-
ture Is artificially raised above IS
degrees the warmth does begin to
be depressing.
1t is a great comfort to an intelli-
gent mind to observe the steadily
decreasing prevalence of alleged
colds" and of the alleged chill
dren's diseases" in schools with
open air rooms. 1t must be dis
couraging to the mollycoddles. For
generations school children have
been kept good and warm, and thus
rfpened for adenoid operations.
Even the doctors, until recent
years, have just advised and per-
formed these operations without a
thought or word about the con-
ditions which made them neces-
sary. The times change. Here and
there you will find board whose
members do not unanimously feel
that they know more than the doc
tors about sanitation; ventilation
and personal hygiene. The con-
stantly increasing standard of
health among school children in en-
lightened communities is attrib-
utable to this belated capitulat1on
of school boards.
How about it? Do your children
still languish in a foul air school
room? Is your school conducted
upon 18th century principles? Are
the windows Theoretically sealed ?
Have look at the schoolroom Their
mometer at 2 o'clock of an after
noon. If you find conditions I'M
satisfactory, send the teacher a set
of cloth screens such as have
proved SO satisfactory in other
schools where foul air had i'm
paired everybody's efficiency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
NlEGsA ~ IsTH AHKS
BY W.! III! !!2!!s!. ~! Bray RAD r1D.

ferent doctors in attendance. Bill
lies doctor urges a daily injection
and poor Billie gets it, and grand
ma preserves a vast silence. But
Christie's doctor objects to injec-
tons, and advises milk of magnesia,
castor oil, or anything but injec-
lions. Kindly tell me which is
right, or rather what should be
done. (Grandma.)
Answer.-We are constrained to
agree with Christie and Billie in
the argument If we were lucky
enough to have little Billie in our
home he would get no samples of
cathartics. He would get his
proper feed and an illuminated GER
tificats of our perfect faith in Old
Doctor Nature.
A Dozen a Day for the B. & VI. Club.
Is every member of the Bread and
Milk club required to turn half a
dozen somersaults every night and
morning whether he has cold feet
or not? "a. NJ
Answer.-Every member ought
to turn dozen a day If his circula-
ton is that bad.
The Tactic Bacillus Did 1t - l
suffered every winter for years
from winter itch, without any ap-
parent skin trouble or other ex-
PLANTATION for it. 1t required this
winter, and being discouraged with
such medical treatment as | had
sought other winters, began
drinking two to four glasses of but
termilk daily. The itch has passed
away entirely. whether by coinci-
dent or not, l don't know, but
thought l would tell you, because
the remedy is exceedingly agree
able in itself. c. r.
Answer-Maybe the Tactic acid
bacillus in the buttermilk created
an environment which the colon
bacilli and their allies could not en-
dure, and your particular itch may
have depended on administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Victory Bread and
the Proper Spread
Here is a War-Winning C0mbina-
ton.

Chicago, April lit will double
the worlds bread supply. 1t will
bring better health to all who eat
1t. And If the governments of the
allies accept 1t, the war is as good
as won"
These are the claims of Orris
Mosher, a successful farmer, dis
coverer of a new bread mystery
which was served in slices to Wis
itors at Chicago's patriotic food
show.
A well-known domestic science
expert made the following COM
ment: This new bread is evidently
a combination of whole wheat, corn
meal, salt, yeast, sweetening and
water. 1t is evidently more nour-
fishing than bread made of white
-four and if eaten in condition with
a good oleomargarine will make an
ideal war food. By the way, have
you noticed the prominence given
to oleomargarine in this exhibit :?
The booths in charge Of the domes
tic science department of the Chi
cago university, that Of the Univer-
sity Of Illinois and the Chicago
School OF Domestic Arts and
Science are all serving oleomargar-
inc in their demonstrations.
And IL this Is not enough to in
dictate a wonderful future for this
product, SO long popular in Europe
but never properly appreciated
here, look at the interest being
shown by Armour and company, the
hfp food Uuryey0rg
"They are getting out two new
products. Veribest Oleomargarine
and Nut-Ola. Both products are
made with a rigid regard to whole
some health properties and are rep
resentatives OF the highest type of
oleomargarine manufacture. Those
of ms who have tried Veribest and
Nut-Ola feel that the nation is to be
congratulated upon it's extensive
preparation for the production of
these new and economical foods. 80
(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Secretion I'm a Baby's Breasts.

When our baby boy was about a
week old we noticed that there
was some milk in his breasts. An
old nurse advised US to press the
milk out and rub the breasts with
camphor spirits. The breasts be-
came sore, and at four months had
more milk than ever. Then we had
the doctor, and he advised us to
leave the breasts alone, and in a
few days they were dried up and
as natural as any baby's breasts. Is
this a rare anomaly? Would the
breast cake if not rubbed and
emptied? 60
Answer-No, 1t is a frequent oc-
Currence. Had you not interfered
in the first place 1t probably would
have cleared up at once. Rubbing
only stimulated secretion of milk
When 1t is desired to dry up a
breast, never rub or pump or man
ipulate it in any way. Leave it
strictly alone, with the support of
bandage snugly but not tightly
applied, and Nature will do the rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
STUDENT DEPARTMENT
IN EXCELLENT PROGRAM

Members of the student depart
ment of the Rock Island Musical
club under the direction of Mrs. A.
d. Huesing presented one of the
most pleasing programs OF the year
Yesterday at the Rock Island club
IL was an open meeting and was
attended by a large company Of the
parents and friends of the young
people.
The program was opened with
the singing Of over There" by the
audience. Miss Vera Peterson gave
The first number taking the place
Of Miss Fora TaXman, and she
played "Serenade" by Tschaikow-
sky. Piano selections were also
given by Martin Taylor. Irma Rice,
Helen GARRISON, Marian Siemap,
Florence Kruger. Eileen Moeller,
Oenone Apple. piano trio by Es-
Their MCNutt, Ethel Johnson eHd
Madeline Donegan; piano solos by
Elizabeth Barbour, Blanche Reid,
Marguerite Cordell, Stella Blom-
gust and Charlotte Bladel: vocal
numbers by Irene Mcleod and
Bertha Baker; violin numbers by
Anna Marie Van Duzer and Mildred
Winter and a reading by Dorothy
Eherhardt. The program conclud-
ed with a Song Cycle for girls.
The Three Wishes" which was
most exceIIently given, the SPLEEN
did work of the church. the result
of many rehearsals and faithful
work Of the director Those who
took part in this number were:
Eileen Mocller. Bertha Schroeth-
er. Florence Mcdonald. Irene
Niedke. Celeste Olsen, Charlotte
Bladel, Francis MedilI. Helen Law
euder. Alice Heimbeck. Emma
Franck. Yolande Mahaffy. Marta
Elm. Marjorie Sala, Francis Pier
son, Oenone Apple, Marion Sic
man. Elizabeth Barbou. Marie Ber-
ner. AIfhild Petersen. Irma Rice,
Marguerite CCrdell, Madeline Dom
egau, Irene Mcleod. Ethel John
son. Elizabeth Stuart. Martina Tay-
l0r. Florence Trenkenschule, Viola
Peterson. Madeline Swanson, Anna
Marie Van Duzer, Bertha Baker.
Madeline Brown, Stella Bloom
quist.
Piano-Nargare Esther McLane.
Violin - Mildred Winter, Faye
Purdy.
Before opening the program it
was voted 10 dispense with the re-
freshments usually served on this
occasion and the money was turned
over TO the Red Cross society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Vile a Minutei Club.

Mile a Minute club members en-
joyed a delightful afternoon yester-
day as guests of Mrs P. J. Bloesma
Thirty-second avenue and Eighth
street. Moline. 1t was the birthday
anniversary of the hostess and she
was remembered with a nice array
of gifts. Dinner was served at
o'clock. the table conferred with a
vase Of pink and white carnations.
The afternoon hours were spent in
sociability. Mrs. William Miller of
Seventh street. Moline, will be host
ess at the next meeting of the club
in two weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Patronesses Are Announced.

PatTCnesSeS for the dancing party
to be held at Masonic temple
Thursday evening for the benefit OF
the Red Cross are announced ana
will be. Mesdames Ben T. Gable,
Phil Mitchell, c. L. Silvjs, C. r.
Chamberlain. Mary Montgomery, ].
S. White. Fred Denkmann, W. H.
Marshall, T. A Murphy, l. B. Hill
man. Norman Ramsey, J. P. Come
gys, Charles Walker. J. W. Houder.
Z. H. Guyer. Harry Cleaveland, c.
J. Larkin and F ". Bahrsen.
Dancing will be enjoyed from
until / O'Clock and Benson's Or
chestra from Chicago with Mr..
Sheets at the piano will give the
dance program. The committee
in charge announces that tickets
may be secured at the door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
SOCIAL EVENTS
daughters of Veterans I'm Neatipg

daughters Of Veterans I'm Meeting
Dolly Madison tent No. %, d. Of
v, held well attended meeting
yesterday afternoon in Masonic
nail, Moline, when a number of an
picauons were read and initiation
ceremonies celebrated. An invita-
lion was read TO a patriotic ser
vice at the Second congregational
church next Sunday morning. at the
close OF which the tent will go in
a BODY to the colored Baptist church
TO present a silk flag. Such a flag
was presented to the A. NJ E
church last Sunday, and true pat
rlousm was displayed by the con-
gregation. and the children, old and
Young, arose and waved their hand
kerchiefs when the flag was pre-
scented.
Inc tent accepted the proposition
OF the j. B. Roger Production Co.
to present a play. Fiji" late in
April at the Moline theatre. Home
talent Will be used with school chill
dren from the kindergarten to the
high school taking part, while a
Few OF the main characters will be
chosen from outside the member
ship. Mrs. Gertrude Neiswander
was named chairman of the com
mlttee in charge. A program was
also arranged TO commemorate the
entrance of the United States in the
war, the celebration to be held next
Saturday, and all members are
asked to remember TO display their
flags.
A dancing party was planned for
April 20 at Masonic hall, when SOL
dlers will be again invited More
than one hundred attended the last
party, and enjoyed it immensely.
Mesdames Lilly Peterson, Amy
White and Mabel Moorehouse com
pose the committee In charge. A
Red Cross work meeting will be
held next week Thursday at the
home of Mrs. Bertha Long, 2102
Fourth avenue, Mesdames Anna
Nayne, Mabel Moorehouse and
Lilly Peterson to be assistant host
esses. The next regular meeting
will be held April Is in the hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Household Hints
Menu Hint,

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Stewef Figs with Lemon
Planned Tomatoes
Hot Biscuits (from rolled oat -FOUR
Honey Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Cheese Jelly Salad
Relocated Biscuits
Cocoa Baked Apples
DINNER
vegetable Soup without Meat)
Cod Pie and Potato Crust
SteWed Tomatoes Fruit Salad
Peanut Macaroons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
H'e[1lQdter
In the Movies.

Spencer Square-Tonight Quo
Vadis, also Pathe news; Thursday
Billie Burke in Ewes Daughter,
Pathe news.
Majestic-Tonight and Thursday
Edith Storey in The Legion OF
Death" q parts); magazine.
Black Hawk-Tonight, Jack Pick
ford in The Dummy" also Bray
cartoons; Thursday, Ruth Roland
in The Sin of Innocence Pathe
news, Ford weekly and a comedy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Madden-BelIman.

Miss Edith Bellman of Cedar
Radips and William S. Madden OF
Champaign, Ill, were united in
marriage this morning at 10 o'clock
at the parsonage of the First Bap-
fist church. Rev. J. C. Granger Off
ciating. The bridal couple was at
tended by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Morrison, parents of the bride. The
ring service was used. Mr.. and
Mrs Madden will make their home
in Champaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
At The Spencer.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Billie Burke appears at the Spencer
Square theatre in Ewes Daughter
from the play by Alicia Ramsay,
which was originally produced star
ring Grace George It depicts a
girl, Irene Simpson-Bates, who
chafes at the CALLING restraint
placed on her wealthy father from
whom she inherits a strong will,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Heart, gpHOm0
E!IiPrQ }; s (!zZr AZ, -,

| in a civilized country. sight Of
Public Opinion" is the thing that
makes and ruins regulations Do
not kiss the boy until you are so
sure you are going 10 marry him
that you have set the day for the
wedding. 1t is the safest way in
your case.
(2) IL is all right 10 meet a boy
in the day time. but it is better 70
let him call for you even then
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
girl IS years old and l have boy
friend who says, Call me up" II
means l should call him up at work.
| didn't think I ought TO do this,
but he always asks me and I don't
know what to do. What do you
think? PRUDENCE.
Do not phone him. He viii call
you II he is very anxious to talk to
you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Is It prop
er for q girl Is years old to 90 to
public dance? DOUBTFUL.
think she is too young. In fact,
I do not approve Of public dances
for most people. Girls should new
er go unless escorted by a boy with
a good character.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am en-
gagged to soldier. Do you think IL
advisable to marry now or wait un-
til the war is over?
PATIENTLY WAITING.
Wait until the war is over.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: How do
you steam the face?
BLACKHEAD.
Have a bowl of water as hot az
you can stand it and apply IL 10
your face with wash cloth OF
towel. When the face is quite red
you can tell that it is thoroughly
steamed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Cnmn Fire Girls Meet.

The Camp Fire girls Of the Broad
way Presbyterian Sunday school,
were entertained at the home Of
Mrs. J. NJ, Stevenson, last evening,
the girls accomplishing their regu-
lar business and devoting a large
share OF their time to Red Cross
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Young People in PIayIet.

The Young Peoples society OF
the Immanuel's Lutheran church
sponsored a play, The Little Poll
tician," at Turner hall last evening
the affair proving successful in ey-
cry way. The cast was especially
well chosen and each took his pal
admirably. The story Il one CT
love and politics, with love play
ing q leading part. The play will
be repeated this evening. the pro-
ceeds TO 20 toward the erection OF
the new school building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
All Day Sewing.

Ready to Help circle of the King S
Daughters held an all day sewing
session yesterday at the home of
Mrs. Lawrence Brown, 1905 Eighth
avenue, 10 of the members enjoy
ing dinner together at noon Much
was accomplished on articles for
the visiting nurse, with which the
ladies busted themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
EntertainS Sewing CInh.

Miss Dora Frey was hostess last
evening at her home, 1916 Twenty
eighth street, to the members of her
sewing club. There were eight pres
ent, the evening passed in sewing
and ociability Refreshments were
served at the close of the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Sewing Society with Miss struss.

The Sewing circle or the lmman-
uel Lutheran church met yesterday
at the home of Miss Helen Struss,
100 Thirty-fourth street, with II
members present. Red Cross work
occupied the ladies during the aft
ernoon and they enjoyed refresh
ments served by che hostess. The
next meeting OF the society will be
held April 10, and will be the reg
Mar meeting at the home of Mrs.
Anna Schadt, 30l4 Fourteenth ave-
nue.. The special meetings OF the
society have been devoted 10 Red
Cross work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03

on Juice may be used instead OF
vinegar.
Baked Indian Pudding-Mix to-
gether two tablespoons cornmeal
with one pint cold milk, one-ha:f
cup molasses, a little salt and one
well-beaten egg. Stir gradually
into a quart of boiling milk. STIR
ring until thick and free from
Jumps. Pour into a buttered pud-
ding dish and bake slowly three
hours. Serve with rich milk or
cream.
Baked Fruit-Mix three pints
bread crumbs with one cup chop
ped raisins, one cup currants, one
cup chopped dates, one cup mo-
lasses, one pint milk, teaspoon
each cinnamon and salt. Pour in
buttered baking dish and sprinkle
bits of butter over the top.
For Meatless Day.
Savory Macaroni-Take one-half
pound macaroni, two large onions.
one can tomatoes, two cups mash
ed potatoes.
Boil macaroni until tender and
chOp rather ninety. Fry onions IN
drippings. Grease a deep pudding
dish. Put in a layer of tomatoes.
macaroni and onions; season with
chopped parsley, pepper and salt.
repeat until full. Place small piece
margarine over the top, then add
the mashed potatoes. Bake for half
hour in moderate oven.
Bean Loaf-Melt two tablespoons
butter substitute in frying pan,
add two cups soft bread crumbs.
stirring until we'll mixed, then add
two cups cooked beans which have
been put through chopper.
Cook one-eighth cup chopped
onion in two tablespoons bacon fat.
add two tablespoons -four and one
half cup water, then boil. Add
this to above mixture and mold
into a loaf. More crumbs may be
needed Lay thin slices of bacon
(or dots of butter substitute) over
top and bake about three-quarter
hour. Serve with tomato sauce or
brown gravy. VIII serve five per-
sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03

The Christian Endeavor society
Of the South Park Presbyterian
church met last evening at the
church e. A. Colburn, president, in
charge. After the devotional ser
vice, snort program Of readings
by Mrs. Faye Hough- Mccarthy, and
quartet number, Keep the Home
Fires Burning" by the Misses Mel
lie Buenning. Hazel Spaulding, Flor
.ence Wollenhaupt and Eva LAUDER,
the audience joining in the chorus.
was given. The latter part Of the
evening WIS given over TO an in
formal reception for several boys
who leave this evening for Fort
Rosencrans, Cal. Light refresh
ments were served at the close Of
the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Paintings Depict Shakesperian Age

The collection of paintings, the
opening exhibit of which took place
at the public library yesterday, was
viewed by a large number of art
fovers from the tri-cities. 1t is the
postponed mid winter art exhibit
of the Tri-City Art league, and
those in charge of the affair are
fortunate in having secured the
collection of paintings and etchings
belonging to Mrs. Ben T. Cable, for
display The paintings are more
or less of the Shakesperian age and
display early actors, statesmen,
etc, covering the period from 1900
to 1900 While mostly English,
there are a number of French and
Dutch paintings in the collection
The display is rare one and tri-
city art lovers are indeed fortunate
in being able to view it. Tea was
served from until o'clock, Mrs.
Gable and Mrs. f. X. Putnam with
the Officers of the league assisting
Miss Gale. The exhibit will con-
tinue throughout the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Billie's Doctor versus Christie's
Doctor.

Several months ago I was ele-
waited to the dignity Of grandma by
the arrival of two grandsons-two
different sets of parents. Two diff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
Social Announcements.

The Deborah class of the Broad
way Presbyterian Sunday school
will hold its meeting with Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
G. L. Society with Mrs. Dewey.

Members Of the Christian En-
deavor society of the Memorial
Christian church were guests last
evening of Mrs Mary Dewey, 102012
Fifteenth street. The regular bus
mess of the society was taken up
and followed by sociability and re-
freshments. The society will hold
its May meeting with Miss Margaret
Underhill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03
EIect ncleanfee 20 Convention.

y Mrs. Mary scaill. S35 Nineteenth
street. entertained the members Of
the Woman's Home Mission society
Of the First Methodist church last
evening. Tie meeting was largely
attended. business including the
election of AiTE William Ramser as
delegate to the district convention
IN Alede. April is and 10, with Mrs.
l.. II. Trent as the alternate. News
Of the election was received and the
society united in singing, praise
God From Whom All Blessings
Flow" After an Interesting pro-
gram, the Tpeating adjourned and
the ladies joiasd In the Church
mems Federation meeting at the
First Methodist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03

Chic models Of Georgette, Satins.
Crepe de Chimes, voiles, Batiste
and Swiss-in 50 wide q variety Of
styles and coiorings that selection
IL easy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-03

Dear Mrs. Thompson: How do
you steam the face?