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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

The weekly meeting OF Trinity
guild OF Trinity Episcopal church
was held yesterday. Mrs. II. j.
Horst acting as hostess and enter
tanning in her home. 1l19 Tenth
avenue. The ladies were busy with
Red Cross work. The meeting next
week will be held at the parish
house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Aid Society Spends Time Sewing.

a meeting Of the Ladies' AID so
ciety of the Second Christian
church was held yesterday alter
noon in the church, a goodly num-
Der of the members spending the
afternoon sewing. A committee
from the society served refresh
mentS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Glass Sews for Red Cross.

The Covenant bible class sewing
circle spent the afternoon yester-
day sewing for the Red Cross. be-
ing the guests of Mrs. l. o. Schultze
who entertained in her home, 1929
enth-and-a-half street. The
ladies worked at hospital garments
and accomplished a nice lot of
work. The hostess of the day serv-
ed a nice lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Farewell! for Soldier Boz.

Glen Frey who leaves tomorrow
for Columbus barracks and who will
later go to Gettysburg, Pa, was
given a farewell party last evening
by members of the Christian En-
deavor society of South Park Pres
byterian church at his home, 2916
Thirteenth avenue. The evening
passed quickly and very delight
fully with vocal and instrumental!
music and selections on the Edison.
Refreshments were served in the
course of the evening. Mr. Frey
was presented with a number of
nice parting gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
W. r. c. Business Session.

At business session of the
Woman's Relief corps No. Sc, held
yesterday in Memorial hall, three
applications for membership were
acted upon, five applications were
received and one new member was
initiated into the order The at
tendance was large and included
visitors from Davenport and Colfax,
Iowa, and a number of comrades.
\ committee from the corps was
appointed to meet with committees
from other patriotic orders in the
city to arrange for the Memorial
day dinner to be served to old SOL
diers on that day. Next Wednesday
the corps will hold an all-day sew
ing session and dinner will be
served at noon and lunch in the
late afternoon. The committee in
charge is composed Of Mesdames
A. J. Riess. BlaisdelI. Glass, Weber,
Mitchell and Whitehead. These
meetings are open to all who care
70 attend and help in the Red Cross
sewing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

dience.
Scout demonstration, assisted by
Miss Lila Clifford as Goddess OF LIB
erty.
Chairman's remarks D. A.
Johnson.
Address, From the Base to the
Front Line Trenches ID. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Rufh'S Band Tea.

Ruth's band of Broadway Pres
byterian church was entertained at
the quarterly tea yesterday after
noon in the home of Mrs. c. E.
Sharpe, 1911 Twenty-first street.
At the business session resolutions
on the death of Miss Fannie Gle
land were adopted. The devotional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Vie Department Tomorrow.

|W. Bender. secretary Of the
Island Chamber OF Commerce.
address the civic department
|e Rock Island Woman's club
brow at the regular May meet
BIZ the Masonic temple. He
|alk on the subject, "Commu-
Development. Nomination OF
rs will be made at this time,
|nnual election TO be held at
following meeting. The sub
u consolidation with the home
|mics department will also be
up and revision OF cCnstitu-
will be discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
TABLEAU FEATURE
POLLING MEETING

The following program will be
given at Augustana gymnasium to-
night at s o'clock in connection
with the address by DR.. d. A. Po-
Ing. who comes. here under the
auspices of the Twin-City Chris
tan Endeavor union:
Patriotic songs by choir and au-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Mission Coffee and Sac.

The Mission society of Imman-
ueTs Lutheran church conducted a
successful coffee and sale yester-
day in the church basement, a good
" number of the members and their
friends spending the afternoon
there. A nice sum will be realized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

known in this city, having been
employed at the Young q McComos
store in this city at the time OF her
marriage. Mr.. Cawkins also has
many friends here and is employed
on the Rock Island road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

! WI ItF HUI q W NIUU IEV6Uf ~
The members of the F. u. \. club
enjoyed the afternoon yesterday as
guests of Mrs w. H. Leithner in
her home, 1882 Eleventh street. The
time was occupied with sewing and
knitting and the hostess served "a
delicious lunch, a lavender wicker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Present Trial at Service.

The mission study class of the
United Presbyterian church which
has been organized eight weeks for
a study of mission subjects under
the direction of c. c. Hartford, last
evening at the church, following
the weekly prayer service, present
ed a trial which was known as
The Case of Africa Against Civil
ization," and which was taken from
the book, IAN African Trail by
Patton. The trial was presented
with the following principals:
Judge. c. Hartford.
Clerk-Miss Besse Ryan.
District attorney - Miss Edna
Buettner.
Lawyer for the defense-Miss
Mildred WSarnock.
Prisoner Civilization Miss Cora
McKown.
Witnesses (Justice) Miss Ger
trude Harms, (Womanhood) Miss
Emma Buettner, physical Welfare)
Mrs. J. L. Vance.
Marshal - Miss Ruth Fitzsim-
mons.
Christianity-M:ss Minnie Toen-
niges
Newspaper reporter - Miss Lii
liam Engman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

basket filed with sweet williams
and anemones forming the table
centerpiece. The club was invited
to meet for the next session in two /
weeks with Mrs. Elmer Hallgren
on Forty-fifth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
Entertain at Farewell Party,

Mrs. George Hines and Mrs.
Fritz Johnson entertained COM
pany of 80 friends last evening at
a farewell party for their brother,
George Boden, who leaves tomorrow
for Jefferson barracks to enter mil
itary service. The affair was held
at the home of the guest of honor
at 604 Sixth street. Dinner was
served in the early evening and Ii
laos and lilies of the valley were
used as table decorations. After
dinner hours were spent socially
with music and games and before
the company dispersed Mr.. Boden
was presented with a wrist watch
and other gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
SOCIAL EVENTS
Mrs. Horst Child Hostess.

Cello solo Miss Bessie Freistat
= Vocal selection .... Earl Strupp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09

services were in charge OF Mrs. (.
O. Frazier and Mrs. X. J. Fullerton
was in charge OF the program,
which was a study of Africa. Miss
Huiua browning discussed one OF
the topics in the book; Miss Ella
Montgomery gave current events;
Mrs. Gertrude Smith gave group
of readings, and Miss Florence Nc
Combs gave a piano selection and
Mrs. Phi Mitchell entertained with
two readings. Tea was served at .
o clock to the As guests attending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
b. o. Y. Name Deferafes.

~ Madison tent IS, d. of V,
Tuesday afternoon in Masonic
Reports were given on Fi-Ff
b Toy Shop, the home talent
sponsored recently, and all
glad to hear that it was a
i Ct success. On May 81 an
Feam sociable will be held IN
I bic hall for all those who took
The affair Will start at 4:30
continue until 6. Guests, TO
admission, will be asked to
HEIR names and state in which
they appeared. The women
were appointed department
2Fill give a dinner to which the
is invited. May "a. at the
of Mrs. Bertha Long. 2102
avenue. The proceeds will
heed in the department treas
Delegates were appointed TO
4 the convention in Peoria in
Mesdames Anna Mayne, Hat
White, Frances Donald and
white being chosen. while al
es are Mrs Lille Peterson,
Mabel MoOrehouse Miss Dor
Thornton and Miss Daisy
The four past presidents
hlso go, MesGames Gertrude
FENDER. Bertha Long. Emma
and Mary Lees and the pres
resident. Mrs. Katherine Heg-
1852 Thirty-fourth street,
EIsland. The Red Cross meet
xt Wednesday afternoon viii
1.-THE latter's home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-09
ertainment at Grant School.


the April meeting of the
Pa-ent-Teacher association,
|embers pledged themselves TO
Liberty bond. To secure the
for it an entertainment is
given tomorrow evening in
|hOol auditorium. beginning at
An admission Of 10 cents will
urged. Following is the pro-
Ito be presented
(vocaD -.... Ladies' quartet
... Mandolin and guitar
solo 49,. Miss Bessie Riess
bg ... Miss Frances MediIl
|sPlo -. Miss Bessie Freistat
selection Boys quartet
Btization
-. Miss Freistat's pupils
solo ... Harp Shapiro
( patriotic) Fifth grade pupils
hg ... Mrs. W. G. Murphy
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
At the Party.

dorothy was invited to party
"here all the other girls were ~
years older than she. Or aue<sy
0ome she said to her mother: MOTH.
En- had an awfully good time, and I
was the bahiest one theH"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
JUST HOLDING PALS PLACE
sBIind" Beggar Gives Somewhat
Laughsbie Reason for His Presence
on That Particular Corner.

Professor Walker was standing al
the corner of One Hundred and Tenth
street and Fifth avenue waiting for a
bus, when his attention was attracted
by the rattle of a few coppers in a tin
cup held by blind man who was squat
ted against the park wall, relates the
New York Times.
The professor was fumbling for q
small coin when the bus swung round
the corner and in his hurry to catch
IT he tossed the penny toward the cup
as he turned away. His aim not be-
ing good the coin was on its way to the
ground when the beggar swung the cup
under It with all the skin and dexter
fly of ball player.
The professor was so astonished and
indignant that he allowed the bus to
go and approached the pretended blind
man.
"Here," he began, ''you are not blind.
saw you catch that penny. You are
a fraud"
ssYes, boss" admitted the beggar,
"you has it right. I amt blind myself,
but you see this here corner is good
stand and if the blind man that always
sits here was to leave it some other
blind man would see the place and
grab 1t. So you see, boss, I'm just
holding the place for the real blind
man. It's his afternoon off. Hes
gone to the movies"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
Mine Wrecks Garden.

While sitting on the back porch Of
her home, Mrs. William Doimetsch Of
the 700 block, on North Bromley ave-
nue., Scranton, Pa, saw the rear por-
ton of the yard sink into mine work
ing, exposing numerous mine props.
while short distance away similar
settling exposed men at work in the
mines. In each case the gardens have
dropped about Is feet. The home Of
Matthew Scott has escaped damage,
but the earth on all sides has sunk,
making the residence appear as though
on an island.
Few streets in the city are suffering
worse damage from mine caves than
Bromley avenue. Gardens, posts, trees
and sidewalks have fallen In.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
KEPT TAX-GATHERER BUSY
lmposts Were Levied on Almost Ev.
erythina In England Century
and a Half Ago.

1t is interesting to note that the en-
tertainment tax of the present day
was anticipated over $50 years ago by
the inventive genius who proposed
that all places of public diversion,
including playhouses, operas, masquer-
AIDES, Ranelagh, Vauxhall, Sadler's
Wells and Astley's-the famous re-
sorts of the fair and the fashionable
of his day-should be taxed. says Lon
don Tit-Bits. Another proposal was
that the very statues in the gardens
and the lakes and the groves, the
grottoes and the temples of those days
were thick set with statues of heath
en- gods and oddesses-should have a
price put upon their heads.
Time was when taxes were put on
the watches attached to the seals that
dangled from the fobs of the beaux or
hung on the girdles that encireled the
waists of the bellies. Those who own
ed clocks were also regarded as fit
subjects for special taxat-
The "guinea-pig" tax-the tax a
householder had to pay for every per-
son in his household who wore a pig
tail and covered his hair with powder
had its day and passed away. So,
too, had tax on soap-the impost
that gave Lord North his nickname Of
sold Soapsuds'-and a tax on salt.
Gloves and mittens were once taxed
and so also were scores of other artis
cles and the shops in which they were
sold.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
You vgos5t have 90 buy Liberty Bossds

The climax of thrilling of German who mas
oeraded as officer the OF the through his
tpay touch kicking the face of servant whom he had
knocked down. ~, :,
the man who the firing squad but not the rest
of it.. -, ~ 7
MYRIAD undputable of Hun bestat unrestrained
show him to have all imaginable possibilities of british
ness in his treatment of his victims.
Oveubscbe your quota Of Fourth Liberty Loan bonds and
bep throw back the Rhine where its
neone NAV have a taste Of its will to power
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
War Funds Go Up in Smoke,
Take Huns Along With Them

explosive Sinch Stokes Trench
$50 BONDS
II machine cartridges.
BONDS WILL BUY light Browning machine
$50 1 NM. SHE'LL
and1
BONDS WILL BUY trnrooluol
BONDS WILL
to fredc continuously
and exploding charge Of
9
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
Deep BreSthlnp.

To maintain good health you should
try to initiate your lungs to their nor
NAL capacity at all times, declares
physical instructor. The proper puri-
fication of the blood through oxygena>
ton requires ample breathing. Drop
your shoulders forward and then try
to take full breath. You will find II
is impossible to do so ip that position.
Breathing is only partially accom-
plished with the shoulders forward and
the breastbone depressed. The lower
portion of the lungs cannot be emptied,
and instead of receiving a supply of
fresh air they remain filled with resid.
nal air.
WANTED: A girl to Go general
house work. Call Mrs. Carl Asmus-
ven. Phone 880-f22. 47-tf.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
Hay and Grain Burning in thu Stack.


You cannot afford to carry your owr
risk of fire to your hay and grain
when in stack. We write insurance
on buildings, hay and grain in stack
and buildings, also on automobiles.
Let US protect you before it is too late
and your hard earned crops burn.
We are advertising constantly and
putting out high class literature Of
boiled down facts of Southern Idaho
and Eastern Oregon, to get buyers TO
your lands you desire to sell. Come anc
see us.
PAYETTE VALLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19
Pendleton Roundup.

The Pendleton Roundup will be held
at Pendleton this year, Sept. 10, 20
and 81 under the auspices of the Red
Cross. The famous broncho rider Bob
Hall will be there and compete for the
worlds championship, and if he wins
the belt says he will get commission
from Uncle Sam to bulldog the Kaiser
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19

Here blanket rolls rifles in hand
which
Atlantic Port.
soldiers through villages of south
British they
have their
France on crochannel steamers
line.
will for
soldiers protect
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-09-19

FOR SALE: 1918 Ford car in good
condition u G.. Precht.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

The sweater. having inspired all
sorts of sweater coats and sport coats
for the benefit of those who like to
combine smartness with uniformity In
dress, has improved its own original
conception. In the new models now
being manufactured of sweaters pure
and simple we discover garments more
trim and more carefully planned than
In the time-honored old original. Much
more attention is given to the details
Of finishing, and even the utility sweat
err makes a feature of color. Any
number of gay shades, as bright as
field flowers, enliven outdoor back
grounds.
Many women knit their own sweat
ers and sweater-coats, but these hand
made garments are few by comparison
with those knitted by machinery. And
designers of machine knitted garments
have shown themselves amazingly clev-
err in turning out sweaters that are
almost replicas of those knitted by
hand. They are responsible for the
best of new models and the introduce
ton of novel decorative features that
make them interesting. Recently they
have introduced caps to match-in the
case of utility-to be worn in keen au-
tumn days or whenever wind and cold
make hat not practical.
In the picture, at the left, sweater
coat is shown in light color bordered
with white. The range of colors in
cludes turquoise, orchid, rose, citron,
gold. emerald. amethyst, ETC., and less
unusual shades that have come to be
recognized as sweater shades. The
picture tells the story of this model in
every detail, simple and effective de-
signing, attractive color combination
with substantial wearing qualities and
comfort,
At tho iiEht model in fsg blue with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
,NsA1 Xzz57a1A
Il Il
Ultra Smart Room,
youthful.

An ultra smart living room has ar
extra long davenport, with long, loose
seat cushions. two bolster-shaped enc
pillows and three oblong upright back
pillows, as well as the frame up
holstery, all done in heavy brown
satin. At either end of this stands 3
small lamp table. There are three
chairs, one black lacquer with an EN-.
broidered panel and seat and one wal.
unframed armchair, upholstered in
tapestry. The other furnishings are q
lacquered chest, window seat, one
framed portrait and voile curtains
with fringed lambrequins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Empey tells of a narrow es.
cape In the next instaIlment.
(TO BE CONTINUED1
"Land of Lanterns"

Among the Chinese there has exist
ed for ages passion for fireworks and
lanterns. In every city, at every port
and on every river and canal, as soon
as night comes on, the lanterns make
their appearance. They are hung out
at the door of every dwelling; they
swing as pendants to the angles of the
pagoda; they form the fiery crown of
every shop front; they cluster round
the houses of the rich and light up
the novels of the poor; they are borne
with the carriage of the traveller, and
they swing from the yards and masts
of his vessel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
WAKING Linoleum,

After vanishing linoleum, which
will preserve it, try waxing it on tor
Of the varnish just as you would pol
ish hardwood floor. About once o
week wipe with clear water and a
clean cloth and about once in tive
weeks apply the floor wax. leaving it
to dry about twenty minutes, then pol.
ish with a dry, soft cloth. The wax
will brighten the linoleum and help tc
resist wear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Women to Award Pensions.

Young women "of good education
and high purpose" are urged in an ap.
peal by the British minister of pen.
sions to volunteer in the work OF
awarding pensions to disabled soldiers
from the battlefields in France.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

THE RED CROSS has organized fifty
base hospital units nineteen of
which are now seeing service in
France. In ten others, the nursing
personnel has been supplied by the
Red Cross.
THE RED CROSS has instituted a
rolling canteen service back of the
American lines. The canteen pro-
vides coffee, sandwiches and other
refreshments to the troops.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
First Springs Used on RAILWAYS.

The first record of the use of springs
on railways is George Stephenson's
patent of September, 1916. The first
locomotive with steel springs was the
Agenoria, built by Foster and Rastrick
in 1920, and now in South Kensington
museum, London. This had Illuminated
springs on the leading wheels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Opening for Young Man.

Ethel-Tm afraid that bell means
another caller
Fred (imploringly)-You, know,
there is such thing as your not being
at home.
Ethel (suggestively)-Yes, and there
is such thing as my being engaged
Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
A New Composer.

"What is the orchestra playing?"
asked Mr.. Blowster
"Er-something from. Bacchanale."
answered Mrs. GadsOme, after hasty
glance at her program.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
The BoastfuI Fat Man.

"Bliggins claims that he is an all
round athlete"
II don't know whether he's an attn
lete, but he's all round all right, and
getting rOunder every day."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
A Shock.

Mrs. De Style got shock today" !
"Shoot."
"She got on a car, followed by a
nursemaid carrying her baby, and
somebody gave the nursemaid q seat
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Confidence.

"Do you think Josh is learning fast
in the army?" said Mrs. Corntossel.
''Tm sure Of it," replied her hus-
band.
"You know he never stood at the
head of his classes"
''rm not thinking about how he
stood anywhere. I'm thinking about
the way he always kept goin' in foot
ball game"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Hide Picture Wires.

Never, if you can help 1t, hang pic
lures SO that the wires will show, and
do let the pictures hang against the
wall as If they were really and truly
decoration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
And There Is "Yes," Too

From all the plaques that veX this life,
Good Lord, deliver me;
And save me from that human fiend
Who's always saying, See"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
One Exception.

"Therc's a lot of gossip in this
house. Even the walls have ears"
"Well, hardly the part around the
dumb waiter"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Not His Fault.

Judge-What, you back here againl
1 thought l told you never to be seen
here again? .. w
Prisoner-Dat's all right, boss, but
couldn't help calm dis time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
The Fighting Spirit.

"Im afraid Bliggins' patriotism is
slightly color blind"
"Why?"
"When the war news is unfavorable
he looks blue instead of seeing red
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Due for the Market.

A fisherman was heard to sing
In sadness I repeat it
at cost so inch to catch this string.
can't afford to eat it."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
What the American
Red Cross Is Doing

THE RED CROSS is the link between
the American people and the Ameri-
can Dreadnaughts. 1t is the official
agency through which gifts from the
people can be made to the Navy.
THE RED CROSS is enlisting more
than one thousand volunteer nurses
a month, and is training them for
work in the field. 1t sends them to
the army fully trained and equipped.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

Fayerweather-This crying child fs
enough to drive me crazy.
Wife-Wait a moment and 1 will
sing it to sleep.
Fayerweather-On second thought,
you had better let it cry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

Bald Man-Where you live, are you
fellows known as boarders or paying.
guests?
Thin Man-Neither. We're just in
mates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

THE RED CROSS
has opened a
scientific cam
pal gn against
trench fever.
THE RED CROSS
has undertaken
to provide the
entire supply of
splints for the
American army.
THE RED CROSS
will furnish the
entire supply of
nitro-oxide for
use in surgical
operations.
THE RED CROSS
feeds and clothes
entire pOpula-
lions in time of
need.
THE RED CROSS
is caring for
$4,000 children
in France, 10000
in Poland.