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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31

We've all heard of the clown who
reads Chaucer. Oh yes. the busy
little fellows ahead of the circus
have seen to that AS a matter Of
fact, there aren't any clowns who
read Chaucer. They read about the
war, politics and baseball; and the
way they go after current events
for ideas upon which to frame their
acts is a lesson in direct action. In
the picture, we have a study of a
clown 'out OF character" but in
makeup Is he reading a letter
from home, which tells OF the death
of his tousled- haired little boy or
his sweet, white-haired mother?
More likely he has received a bill
for gasoline for his car. It's a
cinch he has not received his call
to the army, for the clowns of the
Sells-Floto circus, which will come
to Rock Island to exhibit at Tenth
street and Eighteenth avenue next
Tuesday afternoon and evening, are
not sad when they march away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
LISTED ASDEAD
IN WAR REPORTS

A star has been changed from
blue 10 gold on Augustana colleges
service flag.
Cook Arthur Bernard Oldstrom
Of Chicago is listed on the casual
ty lists from Washington as having
died q s a result of an accident, sus-
tanned while serving overseas. He
attended Augustana college in 1919
and 1914. His home was formerly
in Huntsville Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Study Department Program.

The study department has an
r0uUced the program for the com
ing year through its program com
miitea composed Of Miss Hilda
B-owuer. Mrs. = j Taylor, Mrs
W. ! Kruu. Mrs. Heryey Curtis
and Miss EosabelIe Stewart
Officers of the department fer
the coming season are
Chalrman-N + O. Vale. Jr-
Secretary Fred ". De
Ions.
Treasurer-NIiss Florence Bat
ties
The department has selected the
Making" using the Literary Di-
program follows
oct Parliamentary drill.
Organization and meetings. Topic
The Services Rendered by the De-
partmeu,s ot Army and Navy Ord
nance Department. Quartermaster
Department" Leader. Miss Grace
Freeman
Nov Parliamentary drill
Motions. Topic from Literary Di-
gest- Leader. Mrs W. J. kruu.
Dec. Parliamentary drill
Amendments. Topic, The Christ
mas Spirit At Home and With Our
Bows in Khaki" Leader, Mrs. c.
a E0gc.
Jan. parliamentary drill.
Elections. Topic from The Literary
Digest Leader. Miss Florence
Battles.
Feb. l0- Parliamentary drill
Duties OF Officers. Topic from the
Literary Digest. Leader, Miss Hi
da e. B-0wler.
March 10 Parliamentary drill.
Committees. Topic from The Liter
ary Digest Leader. Mrs. Charles
BOehme
April Parliamentary drill
Review Topic from The Literary
Digest. Leader. Mrs. Fred De
Long
May 12-AunuaI meeting. cleo
tion Of officers; reports of retir-
ing officers and committees.
Social meeting Bird pro-
gram Leader, Miss RosabeIIe
Stewart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31

present to deliver his scheduled
talk on Legislation" An inform
al discussion of the subject took
place at this time.
The second day of the conven-
ton of circuit clerks and record
ers was opened in the circuit court
room at the court house at
O'Clock this morning. President
on neurology reported no deaths.
A resolution providing for COM
mittee of three to extend greetings
and expressions of good will to
the Association of Supervisors.
County Commissioners, County and
Probate Clerks and County Audi
tors was adopted. It was also de-
cided to confer with the other as
ISOLATION regarding the possibility
of arranging similar locations and
dates for future conventions of the
two associations.
To Be Boosters.
Delegates of 55 counties at the
Thirty-second annual convention
of state Supervisors, County Com
missioners. County and Probate
Clerks, and County Auditors, will
go back to their counties enthusi-
astic boosters for a constitutional
convention, as a result of their at
tempts to change state legislation
which is ineffective now because
of changing conditions. Such is
the sentiment expressed at the
meeting of the association this
morning.
The soldiers absent voting law
and its repeal was discussed at
length The delegates were told
that the repeal of this law will
not prevent soldiers from partici-
pating in either primary or gener-
al elections. if they are within Is
days communication of the pre-
cinct 1t gives full protection to
the enlisted man, who is allowed
to take advantage of it's provision
without reference to his military
status.
Payment of election officials
was next taken up by the associa-
ton. The convention went on rec
ord in favor of legislative commit
tee action to secure uniform pay
for city and county precinct cleo
ton officials.
County Farm Advisor Palmer R.
Edgerton told of the growth of the
county farm advisor movement
throughout the state, explained it's
general working and gave practi-
cal reports of its progress in this
county. During the afternoon, w.
G. Edens, president of the Illinois
Highway Improvement association,
leader of the good roads move
ment, and S. E. Bradt, state super
intendent of highways. spoke. The
associations will jointly enjoy a
dinner at the Masonic temple at
$50 this evening.
Speaks at Club.
An eloquent speech on the war
and its causes was delivered by
Mr.. RathbOne to members of the
Chamber of Commerce at a meet
ing held at the Rock Island club
this noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
NEGLECTS WIFE;
GIVEN JAIL TERM

George W. Brown was sentenced
to 80 days in the county Jail by
Judge Nels A. Larson in county
court yesterday, charged with non
support. Following his term of in
generation he was ordered by the
court to pay 81 per week for the
maintenance of his wife and three
children. Brown pleaded guilty to
the charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Dinner Hnnnrs Visitor.

Monday evening Miss Dorothy
Cooper entertained a number of
girl friends at a dinner party at the
Long View park chalet in honor of
Ler house guest, Miss Mildred Ze-
nos of Chicago. Miss Zenos and
Miss Cooper were school friends at
Lake Forest. Garden flowers were
used as decorations for the tables.
After dinner a pleasant informal
evening cnsued. Those in the party
besides the hostess and her guest
were: The Misses Dorothy and
Marion Ross. Katherine Yeahle of
Morristown. Pa. Esther Van Der
WORT. Dorothy Ainsworth and Dor
othy Lusk, the latter of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Standardization Romance.

The following item with a picture
Of the bride appeared in the Los An
geles Times OF July %.
a bit Of Interesting news comes
from Miami, Fla, where Miss Rena
Esdelman Of this city and Lieuten-
ant George Baynes Stephens of No
line we're married The bride. who
is a beautiful girl, is graduate of
the Girls Collegiate school, and at
the beginning OF the war. like other
society girls took a business course
so as TO fit herself for war work.
She IS a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Eshelman Of No. 1403 Vic
toria drive
Lieutenant Stephens is the son
Of Charles Randall Stephens OF Mo
line, Ill, who is secretary and treas
ureT and foreign manager of the
Moline PlOw Co. and the largest in
dividuaI stOckhOlder. He % the son
"A the late George stephens fOuude.
of the company. Lieutenant Sreph-
ems is q graduate OF the Shattuck
Military school and attended the
University Of Syracuse. He is a Ii
ceUsed pilot Of the Curtis Aviation
school and enlisted as a private in
the FIRST marine aviation force, and
in five weeks was commissioned
lieutenant. Because he could not
obtain furIough to come here, he
sent for Miss EsheIman TO come TO
him, at Miami, where he is sta
toned. Mrs. Eshelman accompau-
led her daughter Lieutenant
Stephens mother is in Los Angeles
for the summer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Plan Luther League Picnic,

The executive committee of the
t7i-Citv district Luther league met
Monday evening at Miss Olivia Carl
sons home. Elm View dairy farm
Forty-eighth street, Moline. pccis-
ion was reached TO hold a picnic
az Long View park. Aug. 10. Each
society will provide lunch for its
young people and all present viii
sit down to a picnic supper. Var
50uS games were enjoyed Miss
Carlson served dainty refreshments
and a pleasant evening was enjoy
al and the walk to the cars proved
a great treat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Social Announcements.

The Ladies' Aid society OF the
Central Presbyterian church will
meet with Mrs. c. W. MotZ, 1886
Fourteenth street, Thursday, Aug.
J. The ladies will spend their time
doing Red Cross work.
Ladies of Elks will hold card
party tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
at the Elks' hall Five hundred
will be played.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31

Mem bers Of The Gct Together
club enjoyed an all day basket pic
Lie yesterday at the Watch Tower
The ladies' spent their time work
ing On Red Cross articles and had a
very enjoyable time The next
meeting VIII be Tuesday. Aug. 6. at
tho home Of Mrs. Guy Adams, 500
Z granrIsrH avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Kate Hill Girls Outing.

Instead OF The regular meeting.
the Kate Hill Mission society Of the
United Presbyterian church had an
outing yesterday at the !. ". G. A.
cottage near the Watch Tower. Sup
Per was served at $50 and after
that a general good time was en-
jOygd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
InIir Thirteen Hold Meeting.

The regular meeting OF the Jolly
Thirteen club was held yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl
G. Wellnitz, 343 Eighth street, Mo-
line. Three tables of cinch was
played by which Mrs. John Meeder
won first prize, Mrs. J. W. Steiner
second. and Mrs. c. T. Hendricks
consolation. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Hendricks, 609 Forty
first street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Ninter-WilIiamS.

Monday afternoon at 6 O'Clock
Mrs. Mary Williams Of Rock Island
and Ernest Winter, son of August
Winter. also of IEock Island, were
quietly married at the office of the
officiating magistrate. Miss Rosa
Powell was the only attending wit
ness. Mr.. Winter is employed at
the arsenal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31

Irwin Anderson. 1921 Nineteenth
avenue was the guest of nonOr at a
farewell party given last night al
the camp OF Miss Lucille Hartman
on Nandruf's island The girls
spent the afternoon al camp and
the boys were invited for a picnic
supper at o'clock. the evening
was spent with music and dancing.
feature of which was a solo dance
given by Miss Ann Dowu5r Of DaV-
export. Mr.. Anderson leaves for
Great Falls. Mont. tomorrow.
Those present were Misses Agatha
Petersen. Naomi Johnson, Edith
LOuden- Henrietta Dittman. Bertha
EmiE, Lucille Hartman, Irwin An
derson, FridOlph Swenson. Harry
Lyford. Waldron Dolly, Lee Goster
and Donald Hartman of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31

Dear Mrs. Thompson nave
been keeping company with young
man for almost a year. He has now
gone to training camp. lie has
asked me to wait for him until ne
gets back from war and | have said
/ would wait.
Should he get me an engagement
ring? If he doesn't would it be i'm
proper for me to ask him for
ring for that purpose?
BROWN EYES.
He should get you a ring If he
can afford it. | think it would be
all right for you to tell him that
YOU would like one. You would
rather have an inexpensive ring, /
should imagine, than nothing at all.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are
two chums. Are thick long eye
lashes considered pretty, and if so,
what will make them so? Are long
eyebrows becoming also?
CHUMS.
Long lashes are considered beau
tiful. A small quantity of red vas
cline applied with a toothpick 10
the lashes every night will increase
their growth. Persistent effort is
necessary, however, and results
will not be obtained by few treat
ments.
Thick, narrow brows, but not
long, are considered beautiful.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: have
been going with a boy for half
year or more. How could l quit
him and still not make him angry?
! would like to be friends with MIN
and still not go with him steady
A. ROSS.
It may be necessary to hurt his
feelings. Go with him occasion
ally, unless you dislike him very
much, and then probably you can
remain friends. If he objects to
your going with other boys tell him
that you must disregard his wishes
in the matter, because you are sure
it is the best thing to do.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am
very und-shouldered. What can
l do to stand up straight?
SIXTEEN.
If you are conscious of being
round shouldered you can make
yourself stand up straight. You
cannot straighten the curve in a
week or two, but if you try for
several months you will be able to
straighten your round shoulders.
Take breathing exercise; raise
your arms high above your head
when you breathe in and lower
them as Won let ont yOur breath
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are two
girls both engaged to soldiers. We
both work every day including Sun
days. Do you think it is fair for
these soldiers to GO riding in the
afternoon with girls while we have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Successful Sncfahie.

The Evangelical Church of Peace
Held a very successful ice cream
sociabIe yesterday afternoon and
evening in the church basement.
Many gallons of cream were sold
but the exact amount realized has
not vet been asCertained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Sonfh Park Men Meet-

Of the South Park Presbyterian
church al the home Of Fred VII
liams. 1904 Sixteenth avenue. was
opened last evening by routine bust
ness Later Nictrula music and a
general good time were enjoyed.
after which refreshments were
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Federation ASKS for Music.

FThe National Federation OF Mu-
steal clubs is sending out through
tie state decorations a call for mu-
sic and musical instruments Tor
army cant0uments. ANY donations
from local musical clubs or iudivid-
uaIs viii be seat to Camp Dod=e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
RATHBONE TALK
PATRIOTIC ONE
NO Peace Until AutOcracy and
Military DespOtism Are Wiped
From Earth" lie Asserts.
UNITY OF ALL WILL WIN
Address Given on Second Day OF
Convention FaTOrably ReceIV-
ed BY State Officers.

There must be no peace, there
must be no thoughts of peace I'M
til military despotism and auto
cracy are Obliterated from the
earth and mankind shall dwell in
good fellowship and unity stated
Henry R. Rathbone OF Chicago be-
fore delegates Of the Association
of Circuit Clerks and Recorders a.
their meeting this morning.
In a fiery and eloquent address.
Mr.. Rathbone aroused his hearers
to a high pitch of enthusiasm. He
was applauded frequently and
loudly throughout his talk.
Our determination to win this
war is being shown in many ways"
he said. Our shipyards are turn
ing out a ship each day to carry
more millions of the flower OF
American manhood to France our
cantonments wherein these SOL
diers of freedom are trained; our
huge munition plants and giant in
dustries, all working for the reali-
zation of a successful conclusion
of this struggle; all combine to
show the unshakable determine
ton of America to establish a
peace that shall make firm the
foundation of free humanity.
The signatures of over 17,000,-
! 600 Americans on the third Liberty
! loan not only shows our fixed de-
termination to win the war, but
! each name is a message of infleXi-
/ bility of purpose to the people of
{ France and to our soldiers already
+ 81 ,E l.;
doing and will do to show that
militarism and autocracy shall not
rule America or the world
There is one thing more impor-
tant than all else, a thing that is
! essential to winning the war, a
! thing that must be if we are to
! succeed, and that is unity. Unity
is the highest form of patriotism.
! 1t is unity that establishes the su-
periority of civilization over the
/ savage: a cooperation complete be-
! tween all.
Must Unite.
I'VE cannot amount to much as a
nation without solidarity: we must
/ forget our petty differences and
/ disputes. This is no time for dis
! sension, we must stand together,
! shoulder to shoulder. Let US be
| lieve in each other, rally around
/ the flag together; not as Irish
! Americans, British Americans,
French-Americans, Swedish-Amer1-
: cans or any other, regardless of
/ the country or origin of Ourselves
or forefathers, let US stand as true
/ Americans, one and all"
! Mr.. RathbOne was applauded az
/ length as he concluded. Justus l..
Johnson, president of the Circuit
/ Clerks and Recorders. who presid-
ed at the meeting, stated that Ad-
am c. C1iffe, president pro tenn of
the Illinois senate, could not be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Heart, @pHOmQ
! 1,11>DTOHIOm11C =
by MRC. ELIZABETH THOF1PSONE

to work? And especially girls We
thought were our friends and were
engaged 10 other boys?
VIRGINIA AND CAROLINE.
The boys should not ride With
other girls. II they cannot be true
to you you should not remain en-
gagged to them.
Dear Mrs. Thompson We are
girls thirteen and seventeen years
Old. We 20 to public dances and
evening parties with boy friends.
Is 1t right 10 do so2
BROWN EYES AND CURLY.
You are too young 20 go 10 dane
es and parties with boys es peclal
Iy public dances.
Dear Mrs. Thompson. ! am
high school boy - years old
kissed a girl while ago when
bringing her home and row she is
angry at me. I have apOlOgized
three times, but all ln vain At
last she has another boy friend. (
wanted her TO know loved her. but
I was afraid 10 tell her. What can
1 do? OCHIE.
You are several years too young
to be in love or 90 with girls You
probably realize by this time that it
was unWise to kiss the girl After
apologizing there was nothing more
for you TO do.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am is
years old and / am going with a
young man who has a machine. He
has invited NE TO ride with him and
my parents object. All the other
girls are allowed TO ride with their
boy friends. Don't you think that il
would be all right for me- And how
can | make my father and mother
let me? DOTTY.
Your parents show better judg-
ment than the parents OF your
friends. You are too young 20 20
riding with a boy unless your par
ents or his go along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31

Last season u of them left for the
cantonments and the camps and
they left everybody laughing when
they said goodby. In the two street
parades thfs season the clowns ride
a flock of midget Rocky Mountain
burrOs and this unit of the great
procession gives the small boy more
joy than Christmas, Itself.
FRENCH ARMY'S PAY RAISED.
Paris, July 3l.-A bill was intro
duced in the chamber, granting an
increase of pay TO non-commissiOn-
ed officers and men of the army and
navy amounting to 100000
francs yearly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31
Speaks at Club.

An eloquent speech on the war
and its causes was delivered by
Mr.. Rathbone to members of the
Chamber of Commerce at a meet
ing held at the Rock Island club
this noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-31

Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are two
girls both engaged to soldiers. We
both work every day including Sun
days. Do you think it is fair for
these soldiers to go riding in the
afternoon with girls while we have
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-10-09
MEET YOUR
UNCLE SAM

I YES GOT A BAG
ELL OF The best sccun-
Tres ON earth he stands
behind it, YOU know what thar
means, Hes putting these fight
mo bonds INTO the homes Of oar
folks from Maine 10 California.
Why, man, thls IS tho chance OF
a lifetime, 70 help this grand old
country. ana 10 lay something by
for that hulc house ON thc hill
you have been dreaming about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-18
Grace Cathedral in Impressive
Services Sunday.
Communion, Red Cross Feature
and Member Canvass.
TEAMS OUT OVER THE CITY
Every Episcopal Family Will
Be Visited by Men Squads.
Closing Event of Most Success
full Patton Conference.

Sunday at Grace cathedral is. to be
day notable in the annals of the
church. with the 1880 o'clock Holy
Communion for all the parish, the
Red Cross service. a 1880 O'Clock.
the every member canvass beginning
at o'clock in the afternoon, and the
monster special service in the evening
at 1880 O'Clock.
DIR. r. w. Patton, the exponent of
modernism in the church, who has
made such record in his work that
he has been called to Washington on
government business several times.
will be the principal speaker at all of
the services.
The morning communion at 1880
o'clock will be an impressive affair
cloaked in all the grandeur that the
Episcopal church can muster. Every
parishioner of the church is expect
ed to be present to celebrate the Lords
supper at this meeting.
The crowning event of the day will
be the big special service at 1880
O'Clock. With all the pomp of vested
choir and ordained clergy, with the
blending chorus of the chant, and
with all the power of a speaker train
ed to. sway his audience the message
of the mission of the Red Cross in a
war torn world will be brought home
to the congregation. DIR. Patton will
deliver the Red Cross sermon and
the choir.
Every Member Canvass.
At O'Clock in the afternoon Doctor
Eaton will speak to a meeting of the
men in the Guild hall. After this the
every member canvass will begin. Be-
tween the hours of and Z O'Clock
every member of Grace cathedral is
| asked TO remain at home, at least for
such part of that time until he has
been called upon The teams, twenty
one of them, will leave the cathedral
at o'clock and will visit each one of
| the 36S families which make up the
membership of the church.
In the evening the main service will
| be held At 1870 o'clock Doctor Pat
ton will speak and reports of the
| canvassers will be read. This evening
meeting will be the wind-up service
| of the weeks convention and confer
ence of the Episcopal diocese of Kan
| sas, and will mark the close of one
| of the biggest church conventions that
| has been held in the city since its was
| founded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-18
DENIES HE'S FATHER
Court. However, Compels Leslie Clark
to Pay for Child's Support.

Leslie Clark, a street car conductor,
summoned into Judge George H
Whitcomb's division of the district
court, on a contempt charge involv-
ing the upkeep of a child, denied to-
day that he was the father of a child
born to Cleo Clark, his former wife
A divorce petition and other docu-
ments were shown to the court to
which Clark had affixed his signature
and in which it was admitted he was
father of the child.
Clark admitted that he had gone to
Kansas City where his wife, married
again, is living and endeavored to in
duce her to sign an affidavit denying
he was father of the child This, the
former wife's attorneys declared. she
refused to do. Judge Whitcomb ruled
that Clark should pay $3.50 a month
to help in the maintenance of the
child which is being kept by Mrs Cora
johnson on Branner street, who is the
mother of the former Mrs. Clark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-18
ADDINGTON TO RUN
Well Known Topeka Attorney Would
Be Representative in Legislature

]. E. Addington, of the law firm Of
Harvey & Arlington, announced to-
day his candidacy for the Republican
primaries in August as representative
from the Thirty-third district, includ-
ing part of Topeka and Shawnee
county.
Addington is a self-made lawyer.
Eighteen years ago he entered law
office as a stenographer. He worked
his way up by practical experience to
a point where he could pass the state
bar examination. In 1907 he was ad-
mitted to practice law in Kansas and
has been with the firm of Harvey &
Addington. A. NJ. Harvey of the firm
is now major in the judge advocates
department in the south.
The Thirty-third district has been
represented in several sessions of the
legislature by Robert Stone. 1t is I'M
derstood that Stone will not run for
reelection. Addington is the first
candidate for this office.