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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03

good portions cut from an old worm
out carpet.
We give q sketch of a mat suitable
for placing under a standard lamp or
a fern stand, that vas made with a
small remnant Of stair carpet. The
border of the carpet a carefully cut
away, and the center portion cut into
a diamond shape. Then pieces of the
border were cut to fit around 1t, and
the whole thing sewn together and
lined AT the back with coarse canvas.
Square or Oblong mats can, of
course, l., made upon the same lines,
and sufficient material for several
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03
Taking Out the Shine.

Mems and wOmen's clothing is often
discarded before 1t is worn out be-
cause of the Objectionable 'shine"
which appears on the material after
a short time. This can be remedied by
sponging the garment with pure vine
gar boiling hot. Rub the vinegar into
the material plentifully and vigorous
ly. Then press with pressing iron. as
usual. This process should be re-
peated whenever the shine reappears.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03
Dresses.

The American modistes are COM
promising with the French short skirt.
Tailored suits and dresses will be
ankle length and afternoon gowns will
carry trains. The French dresses are
frequently just below the knee and
the American ready-mades r eight
inches from the floor.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03
Feathers In Demand,

Milliners generally believe that the
popularity Of ostrich feathers will
steadily increase as autumn advances,
although 1t is said that ostrich feath-
ers, like every other article Of dress.
will be considerably increased In price.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03
AS CONGRESS SIZES ITSELF
Q Wad some power
the giftie Gle us
To see %ougsel's as
itherS see US!
.-RobeTt Burns

HE official Congressional Directory,
SiXty-SiXth Congress-" which is now
Oft the government press, might very
well carry the subtitle, "As Congress
Sees Itself" For il contains as usual
a biographical sketch of each senator
and representative-with n eXcep-
ton. And these biographies are auto
hiOTrnnhioS. 10 b. sure. there is q
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03
FROM REMNANTS OF CARPET
Useful Little Mat for Standard Lamp
or Fern Stand That ls by No
Means Expensive.

Carpet mats of every kind are still
extremely expensive compared with
pre-war prices, but some very useful
little mats can be made at home with
small remnants Of stair-carpet or the
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03
Good Trimming CoIors.

Jade green and tomato red when
used as trimming or In combination
with nav, brown or gray, are most
desirable for wen the conservative
wonan
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-03

doormats may often be cleaned from
an old dining-room or bedroom carpet.
Our sketch clearly shows the way In
which the border should be fitted
around the CARPET.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
GIRL CONFESSES
STARTING FIRES;
BAFFLIED POLICE

Grand Fork, N. D., July 81
Ruth Erickson, %, confessed to-
day before the Grand Forks county
insanity board that she had set 10
incendiary fires during the last IS
months.
Among the blazes which she con-
fessed to starting were those
which destroyed the city hall and
Central school building of East
Grand Forks, Mimi, the loss from
which amounted to 100000. She
told the board that she had been
responsible for the whole series of
incendiary blazes in East Grand
Forks which baffled the police last
winter
She also confessed that during a
visit to St Paul, Mimi, she wrote
letter to the police department
containing an account of the imag-
mary murder of a child at the Y.
W. C. A. in that city, which caused
excitement in the st. Paul police
department.
Her arrest here followed the
turning in of long series of false
alarms to the fire department.
At first she denied all knowledge
of the affair, but later confessed a
long list of; incendiary outrages.
She also admitted having chop
ped down a number of telephone
poles a number of years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
STRIKERS AWAIT
NOTICE TO MEET
FOR CONFERENCE

Aurora Ill, July 31.-Striking
employees of the Aurora, Elgin and
Chicago electric railroad today
awaited word from Manager E. c.
Faber of the traction company that
he was ready to enter into a confer
ence growing out of their demands
for an increase in pay of Al cents
an hour. Edward w. McMorrow of
Detroit, an international officer of
the Amalgamated association of
street and electric employees and
George W. Adams, of Wheaton, bus
mess agent of the A. E. & Co. en-
ployes union will represent the
men.
AS it stands now a number of Fox
River valley cities including -Elgin
and Wheaton which are dependent
upon the electric railroad for pow
er are allowed only enough current
to pump drinking water.
This has resulted in a number of
communities being darkened and
has thrown about $4,000 persons
out of work. Upwards of $4,000 9TH
er persons have had to walk to
walk to their places of employment.
The people inconvenienced by the
tie-up of the A. E. & C. lines
which include trolley lines in and
between Fox River cities and Third
rail lines to Chicago-will number
almost 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Personal Points

Carl Ed, formerly on the staff of
The Argus, now with the art de-
partment Of The Chicago Tribune,
is spending a few days in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hull of
1917 Glenhurst court, are the par
ents of a son born Tuesday at St
Anthony's hospital. Mrs. Hull was
Miss Mary Haalk before her mar
riage.
Miss Laura Crist of 1446 Forty
fifth street is visiting with her
aunt, Miss Nettie Allies, in Milan
DIR. and Mrs. ]. D. Banta of 1900
Twelfth street left today for Ken
lucky to spend a two weeks yaca-
ton with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Yohe Of
Napier, Neb., are the proud par
ents of a daughter, born July 26.
This is their second daughter
Mrs. Yohe before her marriage was
Miss Nellie Allies of Milan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman J. Ransom,
1897 Fourteenth-and-a- street,
left this city Monday night for Lex
ington, Ill They were accompanied
by Mr. Ransom's mother, Mrs
Charles E. Ransom, at whose home
in Lexington they will visit few
DAYS.
Miss Florence McConochie of 1911
Twelfth avenue has returned from
trip through Yellowstone park.
Mrs. Ben Benson of 4515 Eighth
avenue and the Misses Hilma and
Clara Bohman of Moline left yes
terday for Detroit, Mich, where
they will visit Mrs. Hilma Ander-
son, formerly of this city. They
will spend some time in Chicago
before returning home.
The Misses Lucille and Margaret
Catler of Louisville are visiting
with relatives in the tri-cities.
Miss Sarah Schmidt, industrial
work secretary of the Y. w. c. A,
left last night for Chicago where
she will meet her sister, Mrs. c. w.
Bowers, who is on her way to the
Pacific coast. She will sail from
there for China with her husband,
who is a professor in a Chinese uni
versity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Purriance In a Feature.

Edna PurViance. the leading
woman Of practically all of the
Charles Chaplin comedies, is to be
seen in a five-reel feature. A Los
Angeles producer has effected
special arrangement with the come
dian who has Miss Purviance under
contract, whereby he is to present
her in a feature production. Chap
lin holds an option on the picture
after its completion.
Cast for "EVeryWOman."
In addition to Violet Heming,
whose selection as a member Of the
"Everywoman" cast was one of the
first acts of Famous Players-Laslly
when this play was prepared for
production, has been increased with
a number of new and interesting
names. Wanda Hawley as Beauty,
Mildred Reardon as Conscience,
Bebe Daniels as Vice, Mary McIver
as Youth, Margaret Loomis as Mod
esty, Irving Cummings as Passion,
Theodore Roberts as Wealth, Ray
mond Hatton as Flattery and Noah
Beery as Bluff. Miss Heming will
play EVerywoman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
SOCIAL EVENTS
Announce Rneaeement.

MI. and Mrs. D. H. .Hinricksen of
1902 Fifteenth street, Moline, an
nounce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Vera Hinricksen to Carl
III. Kruger Of 2400 Mill street. The
wedding will take place on Sept. IT.
The wedding date was announc-
ed last evening at a dinner party
given by Miss Hinricksen for Mrs.
H J. Mengel, who was formerly
Miss Lillian Oppenheimer. Dinner
was served at O'Clock at a table
on which the rainbow colOrs were
carried out. Russell roses formed
the centerpiece. After dinner a
basket was passed and each girl
took a ribbon, which was attached
to an envelope. In the envelope
were clippings which when put to-
gether announced the wedding date.
The evening hours were spent
hemming towels for Mrs. Mengel
and with music and games. She
also received many other lovely
gifts. A number of parties are be-
ing arranged for these two young
women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

Barbara Frietchie tent No. 81,
Daughters of Veterans, will meet
in regular session tomorrow even
ing at Memorial hall in the court
house. This will be the only ses-
sion in August and it is important
that there be a large attendance,
as plans will be completed for the
lawn sociable to be held Aug. s at
the residence OF Mrs. Russell
Barth, 1906 Fifth avenue. This is
to raise money to reimburse the
treasury and to pay the expenses
of the birthday party. The COM
mittee of four appointed to meet
with like committees from the four
Moline orders, as requested by
Commander Charles Scholes, to
complete plans for the annual SOL
diers' and sailors Rock Island
county picnic at Prospect park,
Moline, are asked to remember
that they are to meet tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at Swedish
Olive hall, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Lawn Party for Guests.

The lawn of the Marks Finkel-
stein home, 1923 Twelfth street,
was the scene last evening of a
lovely lawn party, given for the
Misses Edythe Rose and Edith Bos-
ley of Chicago, who are visiting at
the Finkelstein home. A company
of 40 young people was entertained
informally during the evening. The
Misses HOrwit of Chicago, who are
visiting in the city. and Mrs. H.
Rose, Mrs. Joseph Sippel and son
Lloyd and Sidney Rose, all of Chi
cago, who have been house guests
at the Finkelstein home, were also
guests of honor. They leave today
for their home.
Miss GOldie Weinrott gave sew
eral readings during the evening
and vocal numbers were given by
Mrs. Sippel and Miss Sylvia Lewis.
Miss Rose gave a monologue and
Miss Bess Baker and Miss Edith
Bosley gave piano numbers Vic
trola music and dancing was also
enjoyed.
A buffet lunch was served late in
the evening. There are to be a
number of other parties for Miss
Rose and Miss Bosley, who are to
be here for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

which was to have been held Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs
Joshua Hasselquist, will be omit
ted, the next session to be the Sep
TENDER one at,the home of Mrs. c.
j. Bengston.
The Woman's Missionary society
of the First Baptist church will
meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs
A. ]. Bullock. 2411 Eighth avenue
Mrs. Phil Wagner will be the lead
er and the topic is City Indus
tries"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

sailles, finds that there is no case.
1t has been established that the
Germans aroused the protests of
the crowd by sticking out their
tongues at the spectators and shout
ing "Hochs" and the charges that
stones were thrown, rest upon the
unsupported testimony of Dr. TheO-
dore Melchior, one of the German
financial delegates to the peace
conference, and Frau Greta Dorl-
blush, one of the secretaries to the
delegation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
GOsslppY Bits.


Vivian Martin is an enthusiastic
student Of Ibsen She says her am
bition Is to play in "The Dolls
House"
Pearl White has signed a Fox
contract which covers a number Of
years. Her next picture will be re-
leased in September.
Violet Hemming has been engaged
for the title role in a film produce
ton of "Everywoman."
Billie Burke returns to the screen
in a version of Avery HopWOod's
farce, Sadie Love"
Famous Players-Lasky is build
ing a new studio on Long Island.
Besides the usual equipment, it con-
tains a separate projection room for
each director, barber shop. hair
dressing pariors, baths, club rooms
and gymnasium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
CIasses Picnic af Park.

The bible school classes of Mrs.
Nettie Maxwell, Mrs M. J. Hamerly
and Mrs. Harry Howard of the Sec
ond Christian church enjoyed a de-
nghtful time yesterday at Long
View park when 81 gathered for
the annual outing. After a bounte-
Gus dinner served at noon from the
baskets of lunch which the com
pany brought games, contests and
races were enjoyed. The first race
run by the members of Mrs. Max
wells class was won by Harriet
Howard. In the second race, be
tween pupils Of Mrs. Hamerly's
class, Evelyn Howard was the win
ner and in the last race. between
pupils in Mrs. Towards class, Mer-
rill Nesseler was the winner. The
company remained at the park IN
til 4:3O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Lady Mcclellan.

Lady Mcclellan, wife of Baron
Mcclellan of England, holds tbs
distinction OF being awarded the
much priced Mons star, Medaills
dor, Legion d'Honneur. the Order
of Mercy and other decorations for
her great work during the war
Lady Michelham was formerly
Aimee Geraldine, daughter of Oc-
tayius Bradshaw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
REPORT ON PROBE
OF STONING HUNS
Is MADE; NO CASE

Paris. fully S1.-The judge-advo-
cate attached to the second perma-
nent court martial, who investigat-
ed incidents connected with the de-
parture Of the Germans from Yer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
EdesOn Back.

Robert Edeson has been engaged
by Myron Selznick TO play an i'm
portant part in Sealed Hearts," the
second Eugene O'Brien production,
written especially for Mr. O'Brien
by Edward GouldTg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
|NEMZ9 7MNIELAND.
y 6VDAISY DEAN RSS

doing war work. She says She
won't be back on the screen as
long as there Is any work to BE-
done.
The Belle OF New York" shows
Raymond Bloomer attacked by two
thugs and hit on the head. In the
next picture he appears with his
arm tightly bandaged, and his
head apparently unscathed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Go to Mnscatine Picnic.

A number Of members Of Vashti
Shrine No. %, White Shrine of
Jerusalem. went to Muscatine last
evening and attended the annual
picnic of the Muscatine shrine
which was held at Weeks grove
near there. Picnic baskets were
taken by the members and the To-
cal guests enjoyed the outing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

Marguerite La Motto is said to
have the most beautiful hands of
any girl in the movies.
Edith Storey is still on the job
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Clear Good sum.

Loyal Berean class members of
the Second Christian church last
evening conducted an ice cream so
ciable at the church. which was
well patronized and the affair net
ted good sum for the class treas
ury. Guests called from early in
the evening until a late hour and
were served ice cream and cake by
the young women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Ideal Art Climb.

Mrs. Joshua Yocum of 1911 Nine
tenth avenue, Moline. entertained
the members of the Ideal Art club
at her home yesterday. The after
noon hours were spent with sew
ing and sociability. The hostess
served dainty luncheon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Inlln Sanderson To- Pilms.

Julia Sanderson. the musical
comedy star, is a screen possibility
in the near future. 1t is understood
that she is to have her own pro-
ducing organization financed by a
group of exhibitors. Her salary
for the screen is said to be $4,000
weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

Social Announcements.
The meeting of the Ladies Aid
society of Grace Lutheran church,
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
OWES HIS LIFE
TO "T|N LIZZIE"
Local Boys Hat Stops
Shrapnel and Machine
gun Bullet.

How he emerged unscathed from
two trips over the top is described
by Sergt. w. ]. Callahan, of the u.
S. Marine Corps. a graduate of East
ern High School of the class of 1917.
in a letter to the school paper, The
Fastener" written shortly before
the signing of the armistice.
Sergt. Callahan is the son of
Charles E. Callahan, 421 l. street
southeast.
"I have been over the top twice
in the past seven weeks" wrote
Sergt. Callahan. land. believe me, I
had a lively time. / had a few mar
row escapes. but emerged both
times without a scratch. / had two
pieces of shrapnel hit my helmet,
and one machine gun bullet glance
off the same piece of headgear.
my battalion was very fortunate.
We attained our objectives both
times. though not without some hard
fighting. After lodging whiz- bangs
and machine gun bullets we had lit
tie time for anything else.
II am in the best of spirits, and
although it is hot at times | have
nothing to kick about. This is a
hot scrap, and 1 am glad to be in
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
Sinking the German Warships.

The recent recommendation by Admiral Hugh
the German warshps surrendered be taken sunk
except the latest of capital fighting ship believe
will meet with general There ought be useful
employment of the warshp could be despite the
fact that they OF distinct type
the British French Italian and Japanese navies, all
to be supposed will be entitled portion of them
be forgotten Of
Britain found much for anything
Warhips long reegacd junk pile
for further quickly rcurrcced placed
commission they many spheres
activity. We believe navys confirms this
old supposedly paycdout proved
table Godsend surely be found the
ships rather than drop them the bottom of
The might be able dispose
for commercial purposes.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
PROF. J. A. WAITING,
NOTED DENTIST, DIES

Founded Department at Michigan
university-Taught at Georgetown.
Sixteen years a resident Of the DIS
triCt, Prof. John A. Waiting. d. D. s.,
well known dental authority, died
yesterday morning after a short ill
ness at his home in the Mendoza
Apartments. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Eunice Wright Waiting, a
son, John, and a daughter Lucille. The
latter are at present in Detroit
Born in 1899, Prof. Waiting was the
oldest living graduate of the Ohio
Dental College. He founded the den
tai department of the University Of
Michigan and headed it twenty eight
years. He retired sixteen years ago
and located i'm Washington, where he
served four years as professor OF dem
tai metallurgy in, the Georgetown Uni
versity. He celebrated his golden
wedding in 1914.
The body will be taken to Ypsilanti
for interment.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
Many Kinds of Rheumatism
One Sure Mode of Treatment

Atlanta. There tests have been made
for fifty years. They know what
rheumatism is. They know that
$. S. S. the remarkable blood tonic.
which they originated. will relieve you
of rheumatism. Take S S s. to-
day. The complete recovery of thouss
sands of sufferers by the use OF
S. S. S. is positive proof that you can
be relieved. S. S. S. Is a blood tonic
purifier that restores the blood, re-
vitalizes it, Cleanses it, makes it pure
as it was before it became poisoned
with impurities. S. s. S. gives II
strength to drive out these impuri-
ues-the uric acid and organic poison
and with them the Rheumatism. Get
S. S. S. at your druggists. If you
need special advice. write Medical Ad-
wiser. 446 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta,
Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
C. w. ENLARCES
FACULTY BY 43
Additions Announced IN
Many Departments of
University.

Forty-three additions to the fac
ulty of George Washington Uni
versitv have been authorized by the
board OF trustees. according to an
nouncement by Elmer Louis Kay
ser. secretary of the university.
The appointments follow:
Lasalia l.. MCCaffrey. student as
sistant in economies: Charles
Geschieckter. student assistant in
history: Earl Church, student as
sistant in history; Quinter Lyon,
student assistant in English; Julia
Irene Daniels. student assistant in
English: Martha Elizabeth Schaaft,
student assistant in English; Pat
rick p. Yane. business manager Of
the university hospital; Herbert c.
Hopkins, d. n. s. professor of
orthodOntia: HymCn Popkin. part
time demOnstratUE in the dental in
irrpary; DR.. +. +. DanfOrth, part
time assistant in the dental in
firmary; DR.. II. 4. Erickson. part
time assistant in the dental in
drplary: Waldo II. Jones, student
assistant. in physiology and pharma-
cology: Add. z. Abrahim, student
assistant in chemistry: Herbert p.
Ramsey. A. b. instructor in chem
o. Knott, VI. D.. director of the uni
versity dispersary; Henry c. YOUNG,
d. d. s. professor of prOsthetic
technics: Harry Saul Bernton, A. B.,
NJ. d.. professor of medical juris-
prtrdenCe; George Rogers Clark. NJ.
D.. associate professor of tropical
medicine; Misha Laddon, student,as-
sistgnt in chemistry: John Hend er-
son Moore. student assistant in
Chemistry, ". B. Norris. student as
= sistant in chemistry; Marie Eliza
beth o'Dea. student assistant in
chemistry. Albert y. Spear. student
assistant in chemistry; Meyer Vein
stein. student assistant in chem
istIy; Vivian Campbell KelChner
Robey. assistant in chemistry; John
X. ButkiewiCz. d. d. s. professor
of histology in the medical and dem
tai school and associate professor
of materia medica and therapeutics
in the dental school. William Braw-
ner Hatfield. NJ. D.. associate pro-
fessor Of tropical medicine; James
G. Ffassall, NJ. D. clinical associate
in psyChiatry and clinical neU-
rology: Mary O'Malley, NJ. d, in
structOr in psychiatry and clinical
neurology: Edward Raymond Hunter,
VI. d. professor tpTO tem) of ny
giene: J. T. Erwin. y. NJ. professor
of mathematics; r. VI. Phillips, in
stEUCtOr in statistics, William q.
YsourE. NJ. D. attending genitO-
urinary surgeon in the university
hospital and Gispcnsary. Henry
Brattain. assistant in chemistry
BOnifant Hamilton, assistant in
chemistry, Helen Augusta Miles, as
sfstant in chemistry; Peter Ealaer,
assistant in chemistry: Wager ;.
Brown. student assistant in chem
istry: Beverly Clarke. student as
sistant in chemistry, Thomas Allen
Davis. student assistant in chem
istry; Harry James Deuel.. student
assistant in chemistry: Albert JO-
scph FIhc, student assistant in
chemistry: Casper /. COttrel. stu
dent assistant in physics.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
Specific Hospitals for Special Treatment

The office of the General of
send classes specific hospitals
where special facilities provided
list of of hospitals which will
such The classes of include amputaton
arthtis blindness deafness, pptcs and detectives
maxio general medical cases, neuroses
drug addcts and nbraes pephers injuries paralysis
speech defects not neuro general surgical pulmonary
tuberculosis injuries of BRAIN wounds
of the spinal cord and organic
Provision is also made that patients benefited
by of Hot Springs Ark" will be Army and
Navy General Hospital at that place. t'a+