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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Woman'S Club Reader
Was GaSSed While In
Front Line Trenches

Sarah Mildred wilmer will sp-
pear before fhe Rock Island Won
ans club on the evening of Nov. 90
a the Masonic temple in g program
Of readings. The entertainment is
complimentary 10 club members
who are privileged to bring one
other guest.
Miss Wilmer went abroad dur
ing the summer Of 1918 under the
direction Of the T. NJ c. a. to as
sist in entertaining the boys at the
front. In speaking Of her expert
ences in the Chicago Tribune re-
Gently she said; Il was engaged
in the first line trenches in front
Of Sedan in keeping the American
boys we'll supplied with candy.
cigarets and all OF the goodies
which are so necessary to the boys
in the front line trenches. We got
word that the Germans were about
10 put on a heavy barrage. so |
went back to the rear for while.
when the din OF the German
barrage died out, the Americans
started counter barrage and fol-
lowed it with a swift attack. which
soon carried them over the German
trenches and beyond. ] went up 10
Join the men and as | got to where
the first line trenches had been
found them empty. the men having
advanced. To make matters worse
the Germans again began the bar
rage and cut off my possible
chance of my getting back to the
rear again. For safety sake
crawled into an unoccupied German
dugout, and waited here for the
barrage to end. I must have gone
10 sleep for when 1 awoke il was
night outside. I crawled out of my
refuge and started in what
thought might be the way back.
guessed badly and within an hour
I realized that l was hopelessly
lost in the ATgonne Forest. For
nearly So hours I wandered about
trying to find my way back to the
American forces and finally, COM
pletely worn out. / sat down under
a tree to rest Shells we're falling
about me and the din that they
made as they exploded nearly deaf
ened me. That is about all that |
remember for the next instant
big gas shell burst near me. the
fumes Of which penetrated through
my gas mask. rendering ME IN
conscious. When l woke up | was
in one of the field hospitals. where
the nurses told me / had been
brought two days before by an army
patrol which had found me lying in
The woods"
Miss wilmer has been on the
Iyceum and Chautauqua platform
for the last eight or ten years ami
IL considered one Of the most dra-
matte and forceful readers i'll the
business. She is called the Sarah
Sierrhardt of the lyceum. and it is
said her rendition of The Sign %
the Cross" cannot be excelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Camp and Grove Dance.

Members of camp No. IS, Wood
men OF the World and Grove No,
81. Woodmen circle. entertained
their friends last evening at a dane
ing party given at Odd Fellows
hall The dance door was well
filled during the entire evening.
Refreshments were served by the
members of the circle.
The next social will be for mem
bers and friends OF the organiza-
tions and will be held Tuesday eve
ming, Nov. II. at O'Clock, starting
with a supper and ending with
class adoption ceremonies and eiec-
ton of officers for the new yea.
The camp and grove are planning
number OF entertainment features
for the winter. which will be an
nounced from time TO time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Hi 7 Gibbs Party.

The Hi Y girls and the Hi boys
are to entertain at a Halloween
party on the evening OF Oct. % at
the Y. W. c. A. gymnasium be-
tween the hours of 8 and z Sup
per will be served and there will
be a program Of Halloween games
and stunts and the rooms will be
decorated in keeping with the sea-
son. Those desiring tickets are
asked to see Miss Henrietta Ditt-
man. chairman OF the Hi Y social
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Tent Spends Day Sewing.

Eighteen members OF Barbara
Frietchie tent. D. o. V. sewing cir
Gle, spent the day yesterday at the
home Of Mrs. Mary Barth,> 1904
Fifth avenue, at a sewing meeting.
AT noon a picnic dinner was serv-
ed the company and sewing was
resumed in the afternoon. A good
amount of work was finished yes
terday in preparation for the an
nual sale TO be given the first week
in December.
Another all day sewing IS 20 be
held at the home OF Mrs. Sylvia
Millhouse. 30 Eleventh street. a
picnic dinner will be served then
also. Friday afternoon Mrs. Bes-
sic Barth Richardson OF 504 FIT
teenth street will entertain at a
flag coffee at her home, to which
members. comrades and all friend1
OF the tent are invited. A short
miscellaneous program Is to be
carried out during the afternoon.
The hostess will be assisted u
Mrs. sylvia Dunavin, Mrs. Ella
Fisher. Mrs. Martha Hampson and
Mrs. Essie Siemon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Board to Examine Applicants.

The examining board Of the Rock
Island Musical club will hold 2
meeting Monday afternoon al the
home of the president. Mrs J, r.
Tuckis, 1881 Fourteenth-and-a -half
street. Those who wish to join the
musical club as active members
should make immediate application
TO Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith that the
board may pass on the application.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Mrs. Margaret Snyder of Chicago,
central field worker. was a Wis
itor at the local Y. W. c. A yes
terday, making arrangements for
representative from the local as
sOciation to be in attendance in
Chicago at a conference of officers
and workers of Illinois associa-
tons. on Nov. and :. The meet
ing is being called in connection
with the mapping out OF an inter
national Y. w. c. A. program.
Miss Mary f. Adkins. general
secretary of the association. and
other workers are to go to the
meeting and other representative
women workers are to, be dele
gates Among the speakers are
women OF international note. Miss
Harriet Taylor. who was the Y w
c. A. executive in France; Miss
Bertha Condo Of South America,
Miss Louise Holmquist. an Ameri-
can worker, and Mrs. Brewer Eddy
who will speak on the association
work in the orient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Luncbeons Draw crowds,

The women OF the Memorial
Christian church with Mrs. L. H.
Kaupke as chairman. served the
MONDAY luncheon to the business
women Of the city today at the
Y. ". c. A. About two hundred
girls were served and then spent
the remainder of their noon hour
listening 10 Mrs. William Asher. a
member Of the Sunday party, who
is much loved by the girls
Yesterday the luncheon was
served by the women OF the Sec
ond Christian church. Mrs. A. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
NafsOH.

Mr.. and Mrs John II. Matson of
304 West High street, Davenport,
announce the marriage OF their
younger daughter Miss Mabelle
.5I3tsou. 10 August G. Mueller, of
55D Twenty sixth street.. Rock Is
land The wedding took place at
10 O'Clock YESTERDAY morning at
the Presbyterian church in Morris,
I'll
Mss Wilson and Harry Z.
flU.- p. iGe latter a college chum OF
TIE groom. botn OF Morris, were
the attendants The bride wore a
sun IL brown peach bloom cloth,
with smai god cloth hat. The
wedding was a mpIe church cere-
laeuy a.d will come as a surprise
= many ;riea1s OF the couple. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Social Announcements.

The social service department of
the Rock Island Woman's club will
meet tomorrow evening at 1880
O'Clock at the Masonic temple.
Miss Gertrude Hickman will have
charge OF the program and a large
attendance IS expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Music Department Session.

The first meeting and program Of
the Rock Island Woman's club will
be held next Tuesday afternoon at
the Masonic temple. The program
is to be given by Mrs Mae Richards
Casey. Mrs. Floyd Thompson and
other tri-city musicians. Mrs. c.
a. Hoge is the leader for the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

A business and social meeting OF
Vestment guild of the Trinity Epis-
Copal church was held yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. W.
L. YeIIman, S3l Twenty-third
street. At the business session
plans were made for the winter
work, the first affair to be the sale
which is 10 be held in the near
future.
Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Yellman. and social hour
followed The guild will be enter
tanned next week at the home Of
Mrs. T. B. Totem. 1917 Twelfth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
D. A. r. Opens Season.

The first meeting of the season
OF Fort Armstrong chapter, Daugh.
ters Of the American Revolution,
will be held Saturday afternoon ut
the home of the regent, Mrs. W. J.
Sweeney. SIC Twentieth street. Mrs.
Ben Curtis OF Milan to act as the
hostess. In connection with this
meeting there will be held the re-
gents reception for members. fol-
lowing a practice established by
the chapter at the opening OF each
season. Mrs. Cora Eastman will
give talk on the constitution as
part OF the afternoon program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Mrs. HasseIauist Hostess.

Mrs. joshua Hasselquist cele-
brated her birthday yesterday by
entertaining a company % neigh
bors an dother friends in an in
formal and very delightful way A
delicious lunch was served in the
course o fthe afternoon and the
time spent informally while the
ladies occupied themselves with
hand work. Mrs. HasseIquist was
left with gifts as birthday remem-
brances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Pre.NuptiaI for Miss WEIGH.

Miss Jane Beattie at her home
1905 Eleventh street, entertained
last evening at a pTe-nuptial
courtesy for Miss Bessie WEIGH of
Davenport, who is to be a bride OF
the near-future. The affair was in
the form of a miscellaneous show
er, and the guest of honor was Civ
en- many pretty and useful articles
for her new home.
The guests were II girl friends
of the bride-elect. who are employ
ed with her in the time division of
the Rock Island arsenal. Music
and sociabillty occupied the early
evening hours, and the gifts were
brought in by the hostess little sis
ter, Miss Wilma, in a small cart
which was deliberately trimmed
with pink and white paper. carry
ing out the chosen wedding col
Ors.
A delicious two-course lunch
was served at the dining room ia
Bile. A pretty basket filled with
pink and white rosebuds formed
the centerpiece, and the pink and
white scheme was used in the
place cards, which were small
Cupids and in the favors, which
we're small crocheted baskets filled
with pink and white candies and
tied with pink bows. Mrs. Nelson
at her home. 2113 East Thirteenth
street, Davenport, is entertaining
in Miss Welch's honor - Friday
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Beck chairman, and of the Fiji
teenth Avenue Christian church,
Mrs. z. F. Burch, chairman. About
three hundred girls were served
yesterday. a number OF special
delegations having been brought by
automobiles. Miss Grace SAKE, also
of the Sunday party. addressed the
young women on bibles studies.
Supreme officer Visits Review.
Mrs. Emma B. wilkinson of Chi
cago. supreme sentinel and man
ager of state work for the Macca-
bees. was the guest of honor last
evening at a meeting of Queen Bee
review. No. 1870, which held the first
meeting OF the fall season in the
lodge hall The affair took the
form OF a rally and Mrs. Wiikin-
son gave an instructive talk con
corning the order and its work an
esponsibilities. One candidate
was initiated into the order and a
song fest followed the business and
work meeting. An oyster supper
was later served the guests and
MIS-. n NJ. h1COdShEiu was pTSoCLL-
ed with gift.
The district rally OF the Macca-
bees will be held in Peoria Dec. .
at which time the Queen Bee re-
view will show class work and at
tend as a BODY. Mrs. Fina NJ. West
Of Port Huron. Mich, supreme
commander OF the Maccabees. will
attend the district meeting and
participate in the session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Jollr Larkin CInb Meets.

The Jolly Larkin club met yes
terday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Fred Carlson. The home was
decorated in the beautiful Hal
lowe'en colors. Victrola music and
contests were the diversion of the
afternoon. Prizes were awarded
to Mrs. Clarence Jones, Mrs. Bertha
Straube and MIR. Christy Schmook,
who took two prizes. At the close
Of the AFTERNOON the hostess r/rved
a dainty luncheon. The eli ; will
be entertained al the time of the
next meeting by Mrs. Rolue
Crouch, 529 Twelfth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
NJ. Asher Id Sneak.

Mrs. William Asher of the Sun
day party is to be the speaker at
the first meeting of the year of the
Eugene Field school parent-teach-
ers' association. The meeting will
be held at the school az 3 O'Clock
Tomorrow afternoon. Members are
urged to be present and hear Mrs.
Asher's talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

and all the members are urged To
attend this meeting. as it will be
the last before the state convention
to be held Dec. and . in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
NnIe.f.Gimnsnn.

At a ceremony which took place
Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. at
the parsonage OF the First Baptist
church, performed by Rev. J. Clark
Granger. pastor of the church. Miss
Bessie Simpson OF East Moline,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. G.
Simpson Of 1925 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island. became the bride OF
Harry r. Millett. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerry Millett Of 1910 Third
street. East Moline. There were
no attendants. The bride wore a
suit Of blue cloth with a small hat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millett left i'm
after the ceremony for
their home in East Moline. Mrs.
MilIett is graduate of the Rock
Island grammar schools and of the
Moline high school. Mr.. Millett re-
turned Saturday evening after serv-
ing Is months at the canal zone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Greer.6raham.

Miss Pearl Vivian Graham
daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Graham
Of 1851 TweHty-fourth street, be
came the bride Of Horace F.. Greer
Of Aledo. at a ceremony performed
al II O'Clock yesterday morning at
the home Of the brides mother. by
Rev. W. G. Oglevee. pastor OF the
South Park Presbyterian church.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
company OF rs relatives and
friends.
The bride wore a gown Of white
georgette crepe, and her flowers
were pink and white roses in cor
sage arrangement. She was at
tended by the sister OF the groom,
Miss Mary Greer, who wore a gown
OF gray satin and carried pink
roses. Philip Greer. brother of the
groom. served as best man.
After the ceremony there was a
wedding luncheon for the company.
pink and white decorations being
used. Mr.. and Mrs. Greer will re-
main in this city until tomorrow
when they are TO go to housekeep-
ing on Mr.. Greer's farm near Aledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Girl Reserves Have Meeting.

Members of the newly formed
group of girl reserves under. Miss
Agnes Abrahamson and of the
Make girl reserves unit held a
Joint supper melting last night at
the Y. w. c A. Supper was served
at o'clock, and each group held
a business meeting.
The various girl reserve units
are planning on joint Hallowe' en-
supper party to be held at the Y
w c. A. Oct. so. The party will
be held between the hours Of and
Z o'clock. The new group which
has not yet selected a name, Will
meet again at the Y. w. c. \. on
Nov g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-11

as being OF nervous origin No h, adj
way can be made in Graduating the
true cause of the disease II you accent
The nervous" origin faiIacy. People
DO not get stomach trouble" or
asthma trouble because they are
nervous"
Methods Of Relief.
To check the asthmatic attacks or
spasm all sorts of drugs with tenn
poiary benefit In use sifch as tn
halations OF stramonium- smoke from
the ignited powder or in the form Of
cigarettes or the fumes of burning nltre
paper, which can be made by satiIrn. ed
biotting paper in a saturated solution or
potassium nitrate. For hypoderrnc In
teciions adrenalin IL used. The Prid-
bam-L La Porte double saltpetre comhina-
ton Is the newest treatment.
Liquors. tea, coffee and cocoon must he
excluded; effervescent drinks should be
limited or excluded because OF the gas
they contain. In the matter Of food,
extreme care should be exercised Some
pa TENTS cannot have any vegetables.
while others cannot tolerate any meats.
The varieties of tne vegetables and tbs
meats to be allowed must be determined
for each Individual. Certain foods brns-
fcial at ore time may be harmful at
hers,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-11
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GIO0SlISS(I7'
By GenezieUe Kembfe
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, JAN.
1918.
BY GenegieOe Kembie

Sundays indications are for a pleas
ant rather than a profitable day, with
many doubts. perplexities and annoy
ances promised, if the energies are CEN
tered on any pursuits outside the realm
of social. domestic or affectional matters.
All these are most benignantly aspected
under the powerful lunar transit Of
Venus. Avoid travel and change.
Those whose birthday 1t is may have
a pleasant year in social domestic and
affectional matters. A child born on
this day will be artistic. affectionate and
lovable.
Mondays horoscope points to an event
full day, with large enterprise and big
deals with combinations or associations,
resulting in gratifying financial returns.
There Will be marked stimulus to at
tempt important things under a quick
ening Mars, there is prospect of impor-
tant change and lunar sextile to Nep-
tune will give a beneficial turn to all
secret. subtle and peculiar transactions
and affiliations.
Those whose birthday it is should have
an active and prosperous year. but must
cherish the domestic circle. A child born
on this day will be active. enterprising
practical, and may have psychic gifts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-11
MY SOLDIER HUSBAND
ADELE GARRIsoNs
REVELATIONS OF 4 WIFEI
stockbrds. Signal ads. Silence?

disguised me. however. as soon found
when. in the driver of the approaching
car. recognized Kenneth Stockbridge!
For. without the slightest sign Of
recognition. he clambcred out of HIS car
with the aid of the stout stick with
which he conquers his lameness, and.
advancing toward Maj. Gran,iand, said
cordially in mis- deep. musical voice:
II see you've had an accident with
your car. What can we do to help
your
had made a slight, involuntary move
ment of recognition he got oct of the
car. but when / realized that he didn't
have the slightest idea of my identity
turned my attention to the woman in
the front seat of the car.
Evidently his wife, I decided. for the
very air with which she leaned forward
and looked after him was a proprietary
one. She was a dark. slender. rather
notwithstanding woman. who had
once had certain imperious, girlish
pfettiness Now. however. there was
nothing but pettishness which showed
in every line of her disconnected and
harassed face.
In talking to Mai. Grantland. Mr..
Stockbridee had his back to his wife. I
heard the blinded officer speak my
name in introduction. saw Mr.. Stock
bridge lift his startled eyes to my face.
Then I was angrily amazed to see him
put his finger quickly to his lips In an
.vident appeal for my silence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-11
LITTLE STORIES OF TIKI. NATIONS
GROUPINGS
Defeated Popular Party
perpetual Dictator. -
.oUPINGS OF THE EARTH'S PEOPLES

than any man who followed him. even
Julius Caesar. By his acts he placed
Rome in the supreme position in her
own peninsula, and solidified her power
in every other quarter of her world
Before Sufla returned to Rome to OPP
pose Marius he had carried to a tenn
porarily successful conclusion a cam
paign against Mithridates. Mithridates
had inherited the kingdom OF Pontos.
which had risen out of the ruins of the
old Persian empire. The acquisition of
the province of Asia made the Romans
neighbors of Mithridates- He took ad-
vantage of the first years OF the Social
War to win all of Asia He then or
dered an the Romans and Italians mas
sacred on single day. In 81, Sulla
forced Mithridates to relinquish all his
conquests-
Roman Power in Asia.
1t was the news of the successes of
Marius at home that made Sulla con-
clude so iifnsy a peace Such a peace
could not last long. At the first good
opportunity Mithridates began the war
again. This lasted for 10 years from IA,
and ended in the overthrow of the Pom
tiac kingdom, and in the complete re-
establishment of the Roman power in
Asia
Then Rome began TO stretch farther
into Asia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-11
by GRACE THoRNCLIFFE-z

This lace Is inserted as a square vest.
and is laid over nesh-colored chiffon
cloth. which gives charming effect &c
the front of the blouse, so severely SIM
pie otherwise.
A row OF tiny button rnoulds covered
With black charTneuse begins at the
belt and follows a continuous line around
the square neck to the opposite side Of
the vest. Similar buttons run along the
tight sleeves OF charmeuse. The lace
falls in a pep1uun over the skirt. which
carries a frapery running from the left
side to a long. nat panel in the back. 4
ruffie of black Chantilly lace shows be-
low the tottom OF the skirt and gives
an essentially feminine touch to sifxen-
clad ankles.
The lines OF this gown are very lovely.
and sufficiently simple to make It be-
coming TO almost any normal figure.
This dress may be worn under 4 top
coat In the street. ana will look suff-
GENTLY dressy for the restaurant dinner
or FOR the theatre.
The hat which is worn with this gown
Is made OF black velvet faced with
French blue. The ribbon that encircles
the crown is black on one side and blue
On the other. beaded flower In shades
Of rose and blue 10 laid fatty on the
brim-
In chooxing hat which Is intended for
ALI the day through wear there are
two types to consider. First. there's the
small rounded turban Of velvet or
brightly coIored duvetyne with touches
Of flowers or vivid embroidery. Then
there's the broad velvet shape. The
close nat has the advantage Of being
comfortable in any wind or weather
The larger hat IL more dressy for even
ing wear.
In choosing a hat IL Is best to be gov
crDed by the circumstances under which
you intend to wear it most.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-11

Rats never go any place unless
there's work for them to do" exclaimed
Mama Black Rat proudly. Rats are
proof there is work for them to do. It's
folks own carelessness which first in
Vite us. Why don't you know, little girl
disease the very homes of the folks who
try to kill them. We ourselves are very
clean. and wherever you find us you're
pretty sure to find the place needs clean
ing out. Now the family here in the
house have been talking about setting
traps to catch US, and l warn my little
ones every time they start out to be
careful. But the pantry needs cleaning,
and it's our duty to do it if folks fail.
Funny, people don't know that"
Dotty never said a word, but she was
glad when Squeedee said they'd better
be going. Bidding Mama BLACK Rat and
her little ones good-by they hurried into
the house.
Dotty lost no time in picking up her
trap.
Dear! I'm glad I didn't catch any,
she cried "Mama's told me a dozen
times to clean out this pantry. It's
dreadfully dirty"
How much better to rid your place
of rats by keeping it clean than by set
ting traps" said Squeedee, for rats
never venture any place unless there
work for them to do
Just think. it's our own carelessness
that brings them on the place." ex-
claimed Dotty. She spent the rest of
the morning cleaning and scrubbing up
the pantry. and when Squeedee told
Mama Black Rat about it she was glad
and they never visited Dotty's pantry
again, for there was no work there for
them to do, as Dotty now kept it nice
and clean.