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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
viii Serve for delegates.

Members of the two divisions of
the Ladies' Aid society of the Evan
gelical Church of Peace will serve
dinners and suppers beginning next
Wednesday to the delegates in at
tendance at the meeting of the pas
tors and laymen of the Iowa dis
trict who will be gathered in a
convention at the church from then
until Sunday. Final arrangements
for this were made at the meeting
OF the first division of the aid held
yesterday afternoon at the church
which was also attended by mem
bers of the second division.
The regular business meeting
was held and a social hour fol-
lowed when refreshments were
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Miss Bryan in Tri-Cities.

Miss Helen Bryan Of New York,
who had charge of work for wom-
en- at the Rock Island arsenal dur
ing the war, is in the tri-cities for
a few days to investigate the pres
ent working conditions among the
women workers at the arsenal.
Miss Bryan has many friends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06

A largely attended and pleasant
meeting of the Ladies Aid society
Of the First Lutheran church was
held in the church annex yester-
day afternoon. The usual program
of devotions was carried out, the
remainder of the time being given
over to sociability- and the trans
action of business. Mesdames John
Saline and Lawrence Swanson act
ed as hostesses and served the
lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Shower for Miss Foss.

Miss Martha Foss, whose mar
rage to Paul Silas is an event of
June 10, was honoree at a party of
the week given by Miss Marie
Koch in her home. 1908 Twentieth
street The affair took the form
of a lingerie shower and the guest
of honor received numerous pretty
gifts. Nuptial games were played,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Entertained in Moline.

The members of the Twin-City
Social club were entertained yes
terday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. V. G. Allen, 1929 Tenth street,
Moline. Two tables of 500 were
played, the prizes going to Mrs. A.
Everson of Moline and Mrs. B. L..
Yoh of Rock Island.
A delicious two course luncheon
was served by the hostess in the
dining room at the close or rae
games. The table was decorated
with syringas and peOnfes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06

musical numbers were given, and
there was a luncheon served to the
eight girls in attendance. The
chosen wedding colors, pink and
white, were used to trim the rooms
and serving table, and were car
ried out with flowers of the sea-
SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Play Cast Announced.

The cast for the play, THE Run
aEays," to be given Monday even
ing at Sis by the Golden Rule
bible class and the choir of the
First Methodist church has been
announced. They have been work
ing hard to make the play a sue
cess and the general public is in
Vited.
Following are the cast members:
Jean Mac Lean, little Miss Fixit
...... Miss NOrinne Robertson
Mrs. Juniper, a young wife 1865.
.L.......M Miss Helen Hartzelr
Victoria, the girl in the taxi 80.
........ Miss Marian Hubbard
Texana, the girl of the golden
west $50. Miss MargareN Cook
Max Juniper. the perplexed hus-
band .........Gle Reid
iAIonzo Willing. the fortune hunt
er Raymond r. Walker
Ted Keegan, the man on the box
4 Ralph Lindbloom
Sheriff Jim Larrabee, officer 666
+ ................. Ben Clapks
Dramatic director Miss Iva Pearce
Place-The Tau Cross ranch, be-
tween San Antonio aud Houston,
Texas.
Time-The present.
SYNOPSIS.
Act Living room at Max Juni-
per's house on a Texas ranch.
Spring time.
; Act II-Same as Act I. The great
diamond robbery.
Act III-Same as Acts l and II.
The thunderbolt.
3 The action of the play is contin-
nous, each act beginning where the
preceding act ended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
B. A. Hartz Tenor in Song Cycle.

The tenor part in the song cycle,
1.-THE Morning of the Year." by
Charles Wakefield Cadman, to be
given at the First Methodist church
on the evening of June 10 will be
sung by B. A Hart7. instead of x.
V. Cranston, who is prevented by
pressure of business from singing
the part. but who will nevertheless
manage the concert.
The quartet will therefore, be
composed of Mrs. c. Leroy Rode of
Davenport, soprano; Mrs. w. T.
Waterman of Davenport, alto;
Harry Ramsdell of Moline. basso;
B. a. Hartz. tenor, with Miss Mary
Lindsay Oliver of Moline as pi-
anist. MIR. HarT has sung on
numerous occasions on concert
programs and has a voice of much
sweetness and sympathy.
Members of John Erickson
lodge No. >289, -Vasa. order, have
made plans for a picnic to be held
Sunday, June 8, at Silver point,
near Rock river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Department Banquet June II.

The annual June luncheon of the
music department of the Rock Is
land Woman's club will be held
Wednesday, June IL. at 1 o'clock
at the Rock Island club. This Will
close the season activities of the
department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06

gained e. much as we would have,
under broader rights because
Georgia's supposed 10 be barred
against suffrage" is the way Miss
RaouI looks at the achievement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Soldier Dance This Evening.

There will be a dance this even
ing at the Community Service
league rooms for returned soldiers
and sailors and soldiers stationed
at the Rock Island arsenal, girls
of the league to be the hostesses.
ANY soldier or returned man is in
vited to attend, and the girls of the
league must show membership
cards.
Petersen's orchestra will furnish
the dance program. This is one of
the series of dances given by the
social committee of the war camp
community service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
Luncheon for Visitors.

Mrs. W. l.. Franks at noon today
entertained at a luncheon at the
Long View park chalet in honor
of Mrs Violet King of Rockford.
and Mrs. Docia Russell of Sterling.
officers of the woman's auxiliary to
the United Spanish War Veterans.
Flowers of the season trimmed the
serving tables and the afternoon
dinner hours were spent informal
ly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
SOCIAL EVENTS

served by Mrs. Amelia Lavanway.
Mrs. Edith Johnson, Mrs. Emma
Behrens and Mrs. Mary Dewey.
Instead of the next regular class
meeting A July the plan is that
the Loyal Berean class will enter
tain the Loyal Mems class at some
sort of an evening entertainment
Mrs. R Bollman, Mrs. N. G. White
and Mrs. W. F. Kaupke are the
committee to plan for the affair. Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06

| ing her at the head of their re-
spective tickets. The other Off
GERS nominated which have been
announced before are:
Nominating committee ticket:
Vice chairman - Mrs. Frank S
Brough
secretary-MDs. George Hinder
er.
Treasurer-Mrs. C. A. Schoessel
Registrar-Mrs. c. A Curry.
Doorkeeper-Mrs. W. P. Ammer-
man.
Directors-Mrs. r. c. Clarke
Mrs; c. J. searle and Mrs. S, C.
Taylor.
Membership committee ticket:
Vice chairman-Mrs. B. z. Jones.
Secretary-Mrs. P. H. Wells.
Treasurer-Mrs. G. A. SchoesseL
Registrar-Mrs. F. W. Bender.
Doorkeeper - Mrs. Willard
Schaeffer.
Directors-Mrs. J. c. Stevens,
Mrs. A. Mosenfelder and Mrs. E.
VI. Sala-
The annual election and bust
ness meeting of the department
will be held next Friday afternoon
at the Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
W. n. RaIston Speaks.

W. N. Ralston, general secretary
of the community club gave an
interesting talk at the meeting of
the Ladies' auxiliary held yester-
day afternoon at the club rooms.
Another interesting feature of yes
terdays meeting were the stere-
optican slides showing the ruins
of ancient Rome, which were ex-
planned by Miss Lucille Marshall,
who succeeds Miss Maude Smalley
here in the war camp community
work
Mrs. Ed Minor, the treasurer, was
granted a leave of absence yester-
day, and Mrs. VIII Wooden will
serve as treasurer protein. Mrs.
Minor is to leave. tomorrow for an
extended visit in the south.
Next week the club members are
to be given a demonstration in
canning by the cold pack method
liz Q0IQM 'I9mBIO L9QlsT SIM 40
the members are asked to attend.
A social hour followed the bust
ness session when refreshments
were served by Mrs. Emma Gam
bell and Mrs. Charles Speckhart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-06
hts. Rote Department Nominee.

n
Mrs. r. J. Rote is the nominee
for chairman of the city welfare
department of the Rock Island
Woman's club, bothSfhes nominating
and membszz1ip eenzzu nla0-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
BOLSHEVIK BULL
IN Wild FRACAS
Captures Street and Battles
With Policemen

NEW YORK April no A bull.
name unknown. registered az the no.
lice station as zone angry bovine,
male went HolsheNik In Brooklyn
Tuesday. escaped from am abattoir
while the ahattoir soviet was contem.
PLATING death sentence for him, and
made Leonard ave. look like a main
street in PctroErad The angry DO.
vine male. chased passcrsby into the
Railways. innicung considerable dam
age ON the clothes OF several who
wanted To- and did find out what %
was all about
Then came the law two police
men The bun snorted at the brass
buttons and law and order sidestep
ped. each grabbing "a horn Then the
policemen got up of the pavement.
one grabbing the angry bovine. male.
bv the tail. the other selzing "A horn.
Disguised. Comrade Bull promptly
assumed sitting position. and one
New York policeman. having no al.
vance information OF the prisoner
Intention. initiated cushion. Final
Is the angry bovine raced in the gen.
crni direction 81 tho Pacific ocean,
carrying one policeman ON his horns.
until Wild West man with rope
arrived The policemen viii he on
duty again when they get new
clothes and the angry bovine Is beef.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
COL. ANDERSON
TO HEAD CAMP
Gen. LeItch to Leave Soon
for Siberia

Col r. NJ Anderson will succeed
Maj Gen. Joseph ~ Leitch as com
nander Of Camp Lewis when the
prescn, commanding officer leaves
Tor service in siberia. until the per
manent successor 10 Gen, Lcltch Is
named.
Aisho dispatches from Washington
report the Camp Lewis comman.
dant as ordered abroad for service
with the American army IN Asia
Gen fseiteh says that he has resolved
no official orders 80 stating.
II Is reported that MAJ Gen. Rob
ert ~ siiimAn. on duty at Camp
Travis. Tex. will so to Siberia at the
same time
n Ia understood that Gen. Loiich
will revert 20 his rank Of colonel
IN the regular army II assigned TO
duty In siberia. because with de
mobilization there will be no further
need for great number Of divisional
commander
Mai Gen. IJei,ch has an ensiable
military record He came from
West Point. fought thru the spanish.
American war. and served as a star
officer in Washington
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
SPLIT SWITCH
CAUSES WRECK
Phone Pole Stops Car From
Leaving Bridge

A split switch sent a northbound
Beacon Inn car OF the tracks and
thru the side Of the izth ave. bridge
hate "Wednesday
II was the first accident on che
street railways since their acquisi.
ton by the city The car struck a
telephone pole a. Il started 90 dash
on the structure over Dearborn u.
IS feet below. The pole proved
strong enough To stop Il IN its fiight
and supported it until wrrckers could
arrive.
There were only two or three pas.
scngcrz on the ear At the time. The
motorman says his brakes did not
work after the bad switch had brcn
passed
Metal badges issued Thursday by
Superintendent Murphinc and bear.
ing the initials - VI. r." viii b.
the only f,asscs from now on recoE.
nized by the street railway They
have been given 90 for~-ncn in The
operating department. and trainmen
and repalrmen for use in line Of
duty"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
use Powder Discreetly," Says
the Girl of the Golden Apple
ny EDlIIi HYDE
The Girl ~ the Golden Apple


should women use powder or
course they should IL they are
careful IN the selection 81 the pow.
der and know how 10 u-e Il proper
iN a great many women do not
know how C. Use il or what kind to
use
IN the Grst place. very little pow
der should boz used. u should never
be- pa. en before retiring for the
night u should bc put on only
when finishing the toilet For wom
81 who have greasy rklns, powder
should be used alone For those
who have naturally dry skins nat
ural fat such as tnsrline lanoiin.
glycefine. or good cream should
first be used, very moderately. TO
soften and moisten the skin. and
the powder put on lightly afterward.
The harmless powders are made
from wheat starch. corn. rice. pow
der OF almonds from which the oh
has been removed orris root. ear
Donate ~ magneHia or chalk tai.
cum and oxide Of zine
A mixture % rice powder and tai.
cum - perhaps the bert Only the
best is good enough TO- the skin.
Rice powders are often adultcratod
with phosphate OF chalk. alabaster.
plaster. or even white lead. lie sure
you know what ~ In the powder you
use. and then Use Il lightly and ar.
tistically to put the finishing touch
10 the toilet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
Court Says Woman
Did Not Land Job

SAN FRANCISCO. April i0--Ai-
fred Hertz. san Francisco symph-
ouy orchestra director. Is victor
over Mrs Herman Lewis New York
booking agent. Who sued him for
$500 alleged due FOR securing him
position as leader 81 the local
musical organization Hertz denied
the contract Mrs. Lewis alleged
was made. and the court held there
was no evidence that Hertz secured
his position thru any effort on the
part Of tho woman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
HOW SOOTHING
POS[AM FEELS
ON FIERY SKIN

Nothing that you can apply to all
ing. itching. irritated skin can be
relief is Immediate. Angry surfaces
are soothed. cooled, pacified. These
quick indications OF benefit showing
that poalam is taking hold. have
made many sufferers glad. And IN is
directncsH--thiE getting right at the
trou ble--ia a quality noteworthy IN
poElam Try for those pimples. that
rash, itching eczema. Ecalp-scaic.
any diHordered condition,
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write 10 Emergency Laboratories.
24g w. 47th St. New York city.
Urge your skin to become clearer.
fairer. healthier by the use Of Poslam
Soap. the tonic soap for the skin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
WANT PASS CLEARED

In an effort TO persuade kitutas
county commissioners to clear the
snow from the eastern approach OF
the sunset highway over Snoqual
mic pass Norman Abrams. repre-
senting the Chamber of Commerce
and Commercial club. and J. =. Hol
den OF North Bend. left "Wednesday
night for Eiiensburg TO confer with
the klttitas county dads.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10

What's the use
A. H. David. BIS sixth ave. put a
lock on hts basement door n month
ago. because sneak thieves broke IN
and stole some Of his wife's canned
fruit and box Of tools. IL was one
% those big college locks. firmly
fastened. with renewed confidence.
MrS. David then moved the rest OF
her store Of canned eAtablcs 10 the
basement cache. The thieves came
back "Wednesday night, took all the
canned stuff and walked away with
the lock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
OREGON GUARDS
GO TO SIBERIA
Two Companies OF 162nd
Ordered to Russia

PORTLAND. April i0.--Two com
panies 81 North~cxiernera. already
veterans Of the European struggle.
have been assigned 10 duty In Si-
IBERIA They are Co. y and co. q.
Second battalion. iS2nd infantry
Since the signing % the arruistlce
these troops have been on guard
duty In England. They are ore
eonianS. formerly OF the Third ore
gon infantry. All their comrades.
save the remainder OF the second
battalion. have returned home and
been discharged from service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
RUSH NEW Er.ks. BUILDING

A new club building for the Bal.
lard lodge. No. SCI. Benevolent and
Protective Order OF Eiks. 10 be erect.
81 at the corner OF 24th ave. and
w. 5sth st. st a cost OF $50. 900 viii
be completed by January I, 1899. &C.
cording to the plans OF the building
committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
orTER RESEARCH AWARDS

a Rockefeller foundation system
Of national research feilowshlps in
physics and chemistry win be es,ab-
lished at the University Of Washing
ton. the remuneration OF each fellow.
ship being 81 500 or more annually.
Applicants must be citizens. with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
THIEF HAS LONG ARM

A long-armed thief reached over
the transom into Arthur Finders
room in the oregon house wednes.
day night and lifted" Arthur's coat.
containing two vests he had just
bought from a pawn shop. The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10

scientific training OF n high degree
Successful applicants may study at
any institution having proper facili.
ties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10

Special Trial Offerl Send only 10c
with this coupon for free trial pack
age and helpful booklet on the care
OF the hair. Mention shade desired
when writing or purchasing. Trial
packages by mail only--not 20 be
had from druggists. send coupon
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
col. HAwTHORNE TO TALK

The Executive Department Of the
State" viii be the subject % an al.
dress by Col J NJ. Hawthorne he-
fore the Y. II. c. A. naturalization
class THURSDAY night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
PLAN JEFFERSON BANQUET

A banquet In honor Of Thomas
Iefferson's birthday VIII be held by
the King County Democratic elut
saturday. $50 y. m. at the Masonic
club rooms In the Arcade building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
TINT AWAY GRAY
OR FADED HAIR
The Safe. Harmless Method by
Which Thousands Of Women
Keep Looking Young
TRIAL PACKAGE SENT FREE

TWTNT nv HN'Ef VIEW T"E'f
There are many hair dyes ana
so-cailed "reatorers but there Is
only one "Brownatone" Hair Tint
safe harmless instant In results.
easy 20 apply and preferred by every
" oman who has tried H.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10

10 one 81 the advertising work
hunters irnpresscs you favorably
write for an interview.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
THIEVES TAKE HENS

Six large hens were removed from
the henhouse of l.. r. Hoffman. ~
18th ave. Wednesday night Re
port was made TO the police.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10
Absolutely Harmless

'Brownatone" is not only odorlers
and greascless. hut II " positively
injurious. We absolutely guar
antec IL to contain no lead. sulphur.
silver. mercury, zinc, aniline or coal
tar products. Used for switches as
wen as growing hair. Sold by all
leading druggists Two Colors:
Light 90 Medium Brown" and Dark
Brown TO Black" Two sizes. 35o and
SlI5.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-10

thief occupied the room next -
Arthur. but neglected to register.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-07
REPORT SHOWS INCREASE
OF WOMEN IN INDUSTRIES
Regular Employees More, Will. $780,
900 Took Places OF En-
listed Men,

LONDON. March 6.--Thc vast extent
to which British women replaced men
In industry and commerce during tho
war Is disclosed in white paper. is
sued today.
Not only did tho number OF women
ordinarily employed show an increase,
but more than 100000 more came
forward to take the places OF men. il
is said. After making all necessary
deductions and additions, it is caIc,I-
lated that the net increase of female
workers employed outside sthcir own
homes was 100000. The largest
numerical increases have been In In
dustry. which has drawn in owe. $780,
400 additional workers, and in com
merce, which has drawn $4,000. The
report continues:
The number OF females employed
in industrial concerns and in govern
mont establishments in April 1918, was:
munitions. 100000: other government
work in industry, $4,000. The num-
Der "f females employed as pcrma-
men, work people in agriculture in
July. 1914. was $4,000, and it had
grown TO 1890 in 1918. Their work
is highly commended by FARMERS, and
/: Is evident that tho work of women
plished and welcome fact
The number Of women cmnloyed in
government hospitals has risen from
700 in July, 1914. to 1860 in January,
i9lS, and the number in hospitals un :
der the Red Cross Society has risen
from: $500 to 2S.6o0 In the same period
In July. 1914. there were only some
800 women employed in banks. and
there are now $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-07
FRENCH CHAMPION COMING
JACK DEMPSEY TO MEET
GEORGES CARPENTER
Challenger OF willard so Sure OF We
tory lie Already Srrnngcs An
other TITLE Match.

CHICAGO, March G.-Regardlcss OF
whether Jess Willard viii he In condi-
ton by July TO meet Jack Dempsey.
the later intended Il stage bout in
the United states with Georges Car
pcnticr Dcmpscy's manager, Jack
kcarns. stated in a letter received by
"a Chicago friend today that the Car
pcnticr match may hc scheduled FOR
Labor Day probably at the same place
where Jess Is expected TO meet his
Waterloo.
carpenter will be brought over here
despite all stories To tho contrary
kcarns stated in his letter Il have
first hand information that the French
man is coming and that dempsey VIII
De ms hrSt opponent"
l>earnS prctcntiouS scheme shows to
what extent confidence has taken hold
OF the Dempsey camp. The two Jacks
simply will not listen TO any Irgu-
mcnt To the contrary that Dciups..,.
isn't going to be the heavyweight
champion. The only doubt. Kcarns OK
presses is about Wizards condition.
Dempsey fears Willard Will find he
cannot get into shape and will Sido-
step the match at the last moment
That Dempsey is letting no grass
grow under his feet was Indicated by
word from Madison WIS. tonight that
king BRADY. athlctic trainer at IN.
University of Wisconsin. has resigned
TO htcomc trainer TO the challenger
brady conditioned the 1918 rnuihnl
eleven and before signing up With the
University was trainer for tile Chicago
CUBS. lie will return to WISCONSIN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-07
PLAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Church lIil Citizens Start t'upd IN
Open the Oid 4. {. \.
Grounds.

AT an enthusiastic meeting, last nigh.
OF the East END citizens interested in
establishing athletics on the old - c
y. grounds, plans We're formulated for
organizing what is 10 be known as
tho Church Hill Athletic Association
After short talks by several promi-
nent Church llili men, committee
composed OF DR.. William II. Parker
William r. Jones. Dr. Ramon l.. CAR
Gin, George Noldc. John Hirschbers
Z. Il. Murdoch. Charles Fclvey. Robert
L: Bell and Billy Hay was appoint
Cd TO perfect permanent organiza-
ton.
pr. w. IL. Parker was appointed
treasurer TO receive contributions to-
ward financing the project. y fair
sized sum was subscribed by those
present at the meeting last night. and
the success OF the project appears TO
be insured already.