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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

brought him face to face with
Dorothy!
There was a sweet smile of vel
come on her bonny face, there was
a magnetism in her innocent eyes
that thrilled him. Artlessly, with
palpable eagerness she came near
er to him.
"Ohl Mr.. Lunt," she said. at was
hoping to see you. 1 had to wait
till father came home from his trip.
He arrived last night and 1 asked
him If could-that is would he
Let you marry me-" PROFOUND
ed Morton anxiously.
Yes, Mr.. Lunt, and he and
mother both like you"
And about yourself, Dorothy,
dear?"
''Oh, 1 could have told you that
long ago." and she placed her hand
IN his own and looked up trusting
~ into his face.
Morton Lunt's frenzied impulse
was to kiss her but first he drew
forth all the IN. l." letters. He
took time to tie them into his hand
kerchief weighted with a stone
He gave the group of amorous
epistles a great fling into the river
Then he kissed Dorothy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Household Hints

meat chopper: sugar, eight pounds
combine all and cook about two
hours or until clear and rich. Put
in small crooks or in jelly tum-
blers, and cover with parafine.
All lemons may be used if pre-
ferred TO orange favor. and if one
wishes 10 reduce expense ginger
root may be substituted for the
preserved ginger, removing before
the jam is served.
Sweet Picked Pears One-halr
peck Seckel or small hard pears
two pounds brown sugar. one pint
vinegar, one ounce stick cinnamon.
cloves.
Boil sugar. vinegar and CHINA
mon for 20 minutes. Wipe pears
stick a couple Of cloves in each
one, put into the syrup and sim
mer until soft using half Of the
pears at a time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

ness acquaintance to acknowledge
an announcement Of a church we'd
ding? A NJ. c.
A. Yes. 1t is quite proper upon
receiving a wedding announcement
from a business friend TO send a
card of congratulation. This is
also true in the case of receiving an
invitation to a church wedding, bat
not to the reception or an at
home" card.
Q. When did the modern trans
Atlantic steamship service come
into use? G. R.
A. Steamship service between
this country and Europe was in
augurated with the first voyage of
the American steamship Savannah.
in 1888. Two British vessels, the
Great Western and the Sirius, also
sailed in 1888.
@. If an American woman mar
ries an unnatural Belgian who has
been in this country 10 years, is she
still citizen Of the United States?
A A.
A No. She takes the national
ity Of her husband upon marriage
Q. Did an American citizen WHO
Joined the Canadian forces before
we declared war lose his right TO
citizenship? ". ".
A. When he took the oath of al
legiance to Great Britain on join
ing the Canadian forces he forfeited
his American citizenship, according
to the act of March 2, 1917. He
may be repatriated by appearing
before the clerk of any court au-
thorized to naturalize aliens and
renewing his oath of allegiance to
this government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Today's Events

Centenary of the birth of Austin
F. Pike. United States senator from
New Hampshire.
H. r. H. the prince OF Wales and
his party pay a visit today to the
town OF Cobalt. Ontario.
Organization of the New Mexico
chapter of the American Legion to
be perfected at a convention today
in Albuquerque.
Founders day is celebrated to-
day at Drew Theological seminary.
with Bishop William A. QuayIe as
the orator.
The worlds cotton conference
which has held forth at New Or
leans this week Is to conclude to-
night with a banquet at which
prominent speakers will be heard.
The present high prices of leath-
er and leather raw stock will fur
nish the chief subject of discussion
at the annual convention of the
Tanners Council of America, which
opens today in Chicago.
DR.. r. Bruce Taylor is formally
installed today as principal OF
Queens university. Kingston, On
tarlo, and at the same time E. W.
Beatty, president Of the Canadian
Pacific railway, Is indicted into the
chancellorship of the university.
The annual convention of the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
which combines the meetings Of
the superior council of the United
States and of the members from
the several sections Of the country,
opens today at Detroit.
At the call OF the American Man.
ufacturers' Export association a
special conference opens in New
York city today to consider practi-
cal plans for establishing anil
maintaing favorable trade rela-
lions with the new nations crea-
ted by the peace treaty.
Russia has fewer physicians shan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

CONFIDENTIAL the replies oe1ng sent o1rect
! paid 20 anonymous lettersl.
@. What is the average weight
of the ashes OF a cremated body?
A. H. C.
A. The average weight of the
ashes of the cremated body of an
adult Is from two to three pounds.
Q. How much did the United
States pay Mexico for the territory
of New Mexico and upper Cali
fornia? L. K.
A The treasury department
says that we paid Mexico Sic, 900, 600
for this territory.
@. What is the procedure for
conducting business meetings ac-
cording to- parliamentary rules?
A. NJ.
A. The regular order of proceed
ure for such a meeting is as fol-
lows: Call to order, roll call, read
ing of the minutes, discussion of
unfinished business, report of COM
mittees. old business, new business.
@. What is the Star Of David"
like? H. B. H
A. This sympol of Judaism
which is commonly called a star is
in reality a hexagam, formed by
the combination of two equilateral
triangles. 1t has six points and is
known as the Magen David, or
David's shield.
@. What does FL Dorado mean?
W. P.
A. FL Dorado refers to a coun-
try or city that is immensely rich
in jewels and gold. The early
Spanish explorers believed such a
place to be in the New World. It
has come to be applied to any re-
ligion thought to be wealthy
@. Is 1t customary for a bust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Decatur is about to spend $1OOOO0O for an
tntercepting sewer and to provide for a sys-
tenn of disposal that will stop pollution OF the
Sangamon river Springfield will be compelled
10 follow suit shortly. One Of these days the
federal government will decide to clean up
The Mississippi river and then Rock Island will
have big bill to meet for a sanitary system
If dismissal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Talking from an airplane high above the
ground to an audience below is the latest &C
complishment Of science as demonstrated at
the Chicago electrical show. Hereafter it will
be Just easy, and considerably safer to
scatter conversation over the earth's surface
than it is to mark up the landscape from the
clouds with high explosive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Tested Recipes.

Manhattan Rehsn-One pint lem
on jello, One-half pound English
walnut meats. one pint boiling wa
ter, one small can pimentoes, one
bunch celery. three apples. chop
ped fine, one pint boiling water.
Put jello in saucepan. pour over
this one pint of boiling water-set
away to cool. Mix together apples,
chopped fine. broken walnut meats,
plmentoes. chopped; celery, cut in
small pieces in mixing bowl When
jello IA cool pour It over these In
gradients and set in ice box to
harden. Serve in individual plates
on a lettuce leaf A very pretty
and appetizing relish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

South Rock Island is lucky that it has only
three miles of road If other townships in
this part of the state had no greater highway
responsibilities rural roads might be kept
graded and dragged and some of them might
even be graveled without resorting to volun-
teer work or a bond issue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Autumn Fruits.
Pear Salad with Dressing-Peel
the pears. cut in halves lengthwise
and remove the centers. Mix pea
nut butter with an equal amount OF
cream or evaporated milk and beat
until light. Fill the center of the
pears with the dressing, garnish
with strips OF red pepper and pour
a little FRENCH dressing over all.
Coddled Apples or Pears - Six
good sized apples or hard pears,
one-half cup sugar, one dozen
cloves, two cups boiling water.
Wash the fruit. but do not peel
or core it. Place in an open, rath
er shallow stewpan, pour in the
water, add the sugar and cloves
and let simmer very gently until
the fruit is tender. turning it occa-
sionally so that II will not burst
Do not cover. Then transfer to a
serving dish, pour over the syrup
which should form a jelly-and
serve very cold with or without
plain or whipped cream, or boiled
custard.
Pear and Cranberry Preserves
Two quarts of sliced pears. one
pint of cranberries, two cups sugar.
Cook the crauberries until tender
with pint OF water. Force through
a strainer. add the sugar and boil
down to a thick syrup. Add the
pears and simmer until tender and
pink in color. Pour into sterilized
Jars and seal.
Pear Conserve - Hard pears.
neeIed and Dut through the meat
chopper or very thinly sliced in
chips" eight pounds preserved
ginger. chopped fine, Onc-qusrter to
one-balf pound: two lemons and
one orange also put through the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

The shah Of Persia, who is ex-
pected to visit America next spring,
has one of the most valuable col
lections OF precious stones and jew
elry in existence He possesses
among other precious stones the
famous pear shaped pearl valued Ut
100000, which forms part Of the
Persian crown jewels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Mishaps which have come to Parson May
nard and Captain Smith show that the lesson
of the old fable of the tortoise and the hare
holds good even in modern flying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

a monument erected by the Yer
mont Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution is dedicated
al Wilmington. W.. today 10 marh
the site OF the home OF ThOma
Chittenden, the first governor Of
the stale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
The War a Year Ago

British crossed the Lys, between
Armentieres and Menin. y
Allied forces Tepulsed bolshev!k
attacks on banks OF the Dvina.
British cavalry occup ed Trlpoi
so miles north OF Beirut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
EIEEs AlGsTN TAlNS
sY WILLlAr1 BRADY nd.
AI:O ..NU LrNW

cloth should be freshly dipped in
the hot vinegar each time. Some
times a fine tooth comb may be
used. dipped in the hot vinegar
After the hair has been saturated
for three hours with kerosene and
vinegar a soap and water sham
poo should be given. This is to be
repeated every alternate day as
long as any lice or nits remain
The child must be warned about
the danger of fire while the kero-
sene is on the hair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Questions and Answers.

Questions and Answers.
Eating Raw Vegetables - Will
you please explain what the harm
is in eating raw vegetables such
as potatoes, tomatoes, carrots,
turnips, peas, etc?
MRS. ]. c. H.
Answer-There is no real harm,
so far as l know. In fact, I think
cravings for eating vegetables
should be satisfied by eating the
vegetables raw. provided the veg
etables are thoroughly cleaned or
washed. Because we are softened
] to cooked foods We should not as
sumo that raw foods are not whole
some.
Shampoo and Dandruff - Does
washing the head every alternate
day have any effect on dandruff ?
Do hair tonics help dandruf?
What would you suggest for a
very troublesome case Of dandruff?
MISS HARRIET.
Answer-Shampoo as often as
necessary to keep the scalp free of
dandruff. If the dandruff is oily or
greasy rub into the scalp about
half a teaspoonful of this solution
once or twice a day:
Salicylic acid .......... 10 grains
Resorcin .......... 10 grains
Any toilet water .......-. l ounce
(Resorcin sometimes stains
white or gray hair a yellowish
COLOR
If the dandruff is dry, the fol-
lowing formula is preferable
though more troublesome to ap-
ply.
Salicylic acid ....... 20 grains
Precipitated sulphur 49,. l dram
Violet extract (scentD 10 drops
Lanolin, petrolatum, of each
enough to make one ounce.
This should be dispensed in a
coIIopsible tube, and a little thor
oughly rubbed into about one
fourth of the scalp Systematically
each night, a shampoo every week,
for a month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Pat Grove has gone to work. Mark up an
other tally for national prohibition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Menu Hint.
BREAkFA.S T.
BAKED .Apple

Menu Hint
BREAKFAST.
BAKED Apple
Steamed Cream of Wheat Top Milk
Griddled Eggs Cornmeal Gems
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Vegetable Soup Hard Rolls
Cottage Cheese
Cookies
DINNER
Salmon Loaf Dreamed Wax Beans
Head Lettuce French Dressing
Bread Butte.
Fruit Jello Whipped Cream
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Turtles lay from a hundred TO
two hundred eggs at a time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Russia has fewer physicians shan
--~ other civilized country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Eating Raw Vegetables - Will
you please explain what the harm
is in eating raw vegetables such
as potatoes, tomatoes, carrots,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-06-05
Everybody Welcome

members so you can easily figure out how
simple it would be to raise this amount if we
wished to take such arbitrary action but we
feel that by giving you a little fun we can jar
you loose from this money much easier. So
bear this date in mind and help make this
the one big success of the year.
Sherman was right in what he said about
war--but that will be no comparison to what
you fellows get if you forget this date or let
anything else interfere with your being
"among those present"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-06-05
BUCK THE TIGER AGAIN

DEST your feet on the little brass rail once
N more. Plenty of refreshments, but they
are as harmless as the German navy.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1919-06-05
All Bill EIks Take Notice

You understand that it is through our appre- Sf
citation Of the noble work of the Salvation w;
Army that we have undertaken to put this yo
drive across for them The quota for Nor an
row County is only Sl200-and we have 600 "a
You don't have to be an Elk to SD
1t doesn't cost you a cent
watch when you t
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
ELLINGTON

Ellington has exceeded her quota of $1.500 for the Pilgrim memorial fund.
 Rev. D. E. Jones and Mrs. Jones of West Hartford returned home Satur- day after spending few days with Mr and Mrs. NJ E. Thompson.
 Mrs. Austin TiIden is spending sew era1 weeks in Putnam
 Mrs. H. c Aborn entertained the choir of the Congregational church at her home Monday evening a@ a fare well to Miss May Hayward, a member of the choir. who is to move to Rock vile this month.
 MT. and Mrs A. D. Hale and daugh- ter were visitors in Manchester Sum day
 Mir and Mrs Ralph Hayward of Providence R. L. are visiting Mrs. MahIon Hayward.
 The Woman's club met Monday af- ternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Thompson of Melrose
 The fair held here Wednesday by the Union Agricultural society was largely attended. There was parade in the morning. in which the grange float won first prize. The exhibits of cattle were held in the Talcott lot and the indoor exhibits were in the town hall. The women served a dinner in the church dining room and netted about s225. which is to be used for church expenses
 The funeral Of Charles K BeIknap was held at his home Monday after noon. Burial was in WiudsorvilIe
 At~the election Monday the republi- can ticket won out by a considerable ma jorfty.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
JEWETT CITY

Mrs Annie Soule. Mrs Samuel Geer. Mrs. Sarah Tracy Rev. NJ. D. Fuller. Mrs. E. NJ. Swift and Royal Babcock attended the Sunday school convention in Norwich Tuesday
 Miss Ida Foster returned Tuesday after two months stay in Brooklyn. N '.
 Food sale, Congregational vestry, Friday. 3.30 p. m.-adv.
 A. M. Clarke and Thomas Mo Rroome of Jewett City and George Young of Taftville. returned Wees tes- day night after four days automo- bile trip, covering 100 miles. Among other places they visited Saratoga and Albany, \. Y. Woodstock, Vt, and Concord, N. H.
 Rioux hall. grand opening dance tra. Tickets s1; ladies 50c.-adv.
 The Pilgrim Fund Promotion Com mitteex of the Congregational church including Rev. Albert Donne1I. Mrs. H N. Wheelock, Mrs. F. D. Ballou and Mrs. E. H. Hiscox. also Deacon F. E. Robinson and Clerk Alex. McNicol were present at the dinner given at the Wauregan House. Norwich, Wed nesday evening by The Connecticut Commission of the Pilgrim Memorial Fund Plans for immediate action in this county were considered, after lis tening to Rev. Herman F. Swartz. D. D.. national secretary. The allotment for the Jewett City church is .s750, the amount to be raised in five years,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
Don't Spoil a Good Meal
 With a Bad Stomach

IT 2 physician. a specialist in stomach assesses came to you and said "I will TX up that miserable. wornout stomach Tor you or money back. s'--~ 4'-5 -I will make 1t as good as new so you will not suffer from any distress and can eat what you want without lear or suffering, or money back" would you turn down his offer?
 And when you are offered Mi-o-na stomach tablets, made from prescrfp- specialists know how to write are you going to be marrow minded and con tinue to suffer from ind igestion, or are you going to be fair to yourself and try Mi-o-na on the money back gree mentH
 Mi-o-na stomach ta blets are offered you on this basis that if they do not put your stomach into such good shape that there is no dizziness sour stomach bilfousness, sick Headache and stomach distress your money will be returned For sale by The Lee & Os- rood Co and aIfrleading druggists
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New Haven.-Beginning Nov. l. the large stores of New Haven will close Saturday evenings at 6 o'clock.
 Durham.-The w. c. T. U. met with Mrs, Ellen NJ. Mathewson Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Emma Hurd chafee of Moodus spoke on Citizenship.
 East Haddam.-Miss Lydia Board . man, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Eugene Boardman, and Clifford A. Peck will be married Oct. IS at St Stephens church.
 Colebrook.-EIlswor Willis of Cole brock is patient at the Litchfield county hospital in Winsted. suffering from a broken leg. While at work on the Colebrook road landslide hit him.
 Cheshire.-On Deacon Keeler's birth day Julius Moss presented him a asket of figs grown on his own prem ises and fresh from the tree. This Is probably the only fig tree in town
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
HAMPTON

A surprise miscellaneous shower fo, Miss Mary A. Pearl was given Sa tur day. the 27th. at the home of Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Pearl. Many friends were present. Miss Pearl received many beautiful and useful gifts, including linen, cut glass. cooking utensils, etc The lawn looked very attra ctive, the gifts being hidden beneath a mass of vines and flowers. Ice cream and cake were served by the hostess.
 A Welcome Home celebra tion for the Hampton service men was held In Grange hall Friday evening" E. NJ. Fuller of Providence gave the address. \ chicken supper was given the boys, with ice cream and cake for all. Dancing was enjoyed later music be- ing furnished by Stantons orchestra. The committee in charge of the enter tainment was Mrs. Della Weeks. Mrs. Nellie Baker and Mrs. Helen White house.
 Mrs. Laura Snow and Mrs. Nettie Chapman of Chaplin were callers at Mrs Austin Pearls Sunday.
 Joseph Burchnall has purchased an automobile.
 Mrs William Pearl and children. Eleanor and William. Jr.4 have re- turned after spending a week in Au- burn R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Alr. and Mrs Frank M. Barrett cele- brated the fftieth anniversary of their marriage at their home in Stafford Springs Tuesday Dinner was served to relatives from two to four o'clock in the afternoon and to friends and neighborS in the evening. Many called to extend congra tulations and good wishes. Both MT. and Mrs. Barrett are 44 years old and in good health The former is bcsy and ac- tive and works at his trade as car penter- They were married in Fisk dale, Mass, after which they went to Wilmington where they resided for sey- eral years before coming to Stafford 23 years ago. MT. Barrett has been iden- tifed with the business and political fife of the town and has served on the board of assessors of the town and borough.
 The civil suit of Giovanni EIessio against Ernest and Ida Gleason of Wilmington was tried before Judge Wir-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
CHAPLIN

Rev. Walter E. Lanphear and George B. Howard attended the ordination of Rev. Boynton Merrill at Putnam the past week.
 Alfred Hall has sold his place on Bear Hill to New ork state Yman and has moved to the George l.. James farm in Mansfield.
 The town election Monday was at tended by a small number, only 20 ballots being cast The following of ficers were elected: Assessor Samuel A Chappell; board of relief. Frank W. Landon: selectmen. James Lewis Ernest F. Lincoln; town clerk. treas urer and agent town deposit fund, Frank C. Lummis auditors. Walter F. Lanphear. Burton M. Welch; grand jurors. Frank. W. Iandon. Charles B. Russ. Frank W. Chappell Wesley E. Deming, Linds1ey A. Deming, George B. Howard; collector of taxes, Charles s. Turner; consta bles, Ross A. Moran. John c. Irwin; registrars Ellsworth M. Russell. Linds1ey A. Deming:; town school committee. Walter F. Lanphear, Burton M Welch: library directors, Florence I. Hunt: Walter F. Lanphear.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
WINDHAM

The October tea at the library was served Saturday by Miss Anna C1aas- sen Mrs. l. w. MacLean. Mrs. R. G. Waterous and Miss Maud Stokes. The proceeds amounted to about ST.
 Miss Mary E. Matthews of Paines- ville, O., was a recent guest at the inn.
 Mr and Mrs William s. ChappeIl and daxgker returned. Saturday from Brattle boro, Vt, where they spent last week with Mrs. Chappelrs sister
 Mir. and Mrs. Guilford Smith and Miss Elizabeth Abbe were on a motor trip to Cape Cod over the week end
 The Missionary society held it's first fall meeting with Mrs. l.. P. Oehrig. The president. Mrs. R. T. Pegrum, was in charge. Mrs. Arthur Williams and Mrs. Robert Bixby were chosen dele gates to the semi annual meeting of
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-09
SOUTH WINDHAM

At the morning service Sunday . letter was read from Rev. PA Mat thias of Bridgeport announcing his de- cision not to accept the call which the church extended him to become it's pastor. It seems to be difficult to find a pastor who wishes to take up the combined work of the two parishes, a s has been done in the past, and there is more and more manifest the ur- gent need of a settled pastor for the local church and community work.
 Clifford Hoxie and his grandmother have returned from a few weeks stay
 Mrs Amanda Oldershaw spent the week end and Sunday at Lakeview and Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. William Fuller of suf- field mctored here Sunday to take back Mrs Fullers mother Mrs. Sarah street. who had been visiting relatives. Mrs. Edna Hatch accompanied them home for a visit.
 W. P. Barstow entertained the past week his sister. Mrs. George N. Baker of Florence, Mass.
 The church women are to meet this CThursday) afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. C. Card.
 Carl G. Johnson called on friends in Providence Friday and was given a delightful motor trip to Brockton fair. He also visited Blackstone Mass.
 W. P. Barstow motored to Upton, Mass. last week. spending Sunday with his sister in law, Mrs. l.. C. Fisk He was accompanied on the trip by his son, c. A. Barstow. and the latter's wife and their little daughter.
 Miss Maud Smith. who teaches in Saybrook. was at her home over the week end md Sunday.
 Mrs. H. B. Scribner is visiting her sister, Mrs. ". F. Allen. of Irvington, N J.
 Mir and Mrs. Alfred Card have re- turned from their wedding trip over the Mohawk trail and in New Hamp-