davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-08
MORE OF DIST MEN ARE
TO BE SENT HOME SOON

WASHINGTON sailing of the
battleship Kansas and five transports
bringing 500 officers and nearly 5000
men from France. was announced to-
day by the war department. Among
the units aboard are the 316th engi-
neers (91st Diyision) and the 42d
coast artillery.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-08
NOT so MANY MISSING
IN ACTION AS REPORTED

WASHINGTON.-La weeks cas-
ualty list showing over 10000 men of
the expeditionery forces to be missing
in action has been corrected, which
makes the total of men thus missing
7783, General March said today
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-08
MRS. CARL SMITH
WINS FIRST PRIZE
MANY WOMEN CONTEST IN DAY.
IDS BREAD BAKING CONTEST
THE WINNERS

There was much interest shown in
Davids' bread baking contest, from
Miller's Bluestem flour, the prizes be-
ing donated by M. P. Miller.
There were 73 entries and the
judges were Miss Hyde Of the uniyer-
sity, Miss Courtney of the high school
and Mrs. .Chas. Shields of the city
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Melchert of
Linville are in Moscow today
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-02-08

Mrs Myra Pochel died February
at Newkirk, Oklahoma. Mrs. Pochel
was the mother of E. f. Pochel Of
Moscow and niece of Mrs. Wilkens.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-09-26
OF
ST. PAUL IN 1918-1919.
Continued from page 10

test meeting was held at the ST. Paul
Auditorium at which all the leading
churches, the city Of st. Paul and the
state were represented.
young Strivers Club"
1t is of course impractical to enumer-
ate the varied and numerous activities
Of the various temples, synagogues, Tai
mud Torahs, free loan societies, clubs,
the Y. M. H. A. and kindred organiza-
tions. All of them have done their share
in upholding the morale Of the COM
Tnunity. It may be Of more than passing
interest to relate that not long ago
there was held in st. Paul reunion of
a Jewish boys (now young mem club
known as the Young Strivers' Club. This
club was organized some nine or ten
years ago out Of crowd of Is bad
boys whom brave policeman had sin
gle-handedly brought into the Juvenile
Court. Every one Of these boys with
the exception Of one who was married
and had a child) had been in the mill
tary service, many had been in France.
All of them had developed into splendid
young men. Query: Who is entitled to
the credit, the Juvenile Court, the club,
Dir the boys themselves?
Child Study Club.
Another interesting note on Jewish
life, and perhaps symptom Of Jewish
alertness, is the Child Study Club which
was organized and successfully carried
on during the last year in spite of the
handicaps of war and influenza. Child
study is self-evidently not an exclusive
ly Jewish activity. 1t reflects credit on
the Jewish women that they are pioneers
in the organized study Of this subject.
It is not known however whether there
has been any noticeable improvement in
the conduct of the children Of the men,
bers
One Of the biggest social events Of
the year is the annual Purim Ball given
for the benefit of the Home of the
Aged During the past year this event
was larger and more brilliant than ever
before The St. Paul Armory was
densely crowded although the largest
hall in the city. It has been suggested
that it may be necessary to engage the
Auditorium during the coming year.
Death of B. L. Goodkind.
The St. Paul community suffered
serious loss in the death of Benjamin L.
Goodkind during the past year. Mr..
Goodkind for many years was active in
communal affairs. Interested in all af-
fairs pertaining to Jewish life, sympa
thetic towards every movement intend
ed to alleviate Jewish suffering, liberal
in supporting Jewish charities and
philanthropies, he was recognized as
foremost in local Jewish affairs. In ap-
pearance and in ability he had the quail
ties of leader and used them benefi-
Gently and wisely.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-09-26

ton of the entire community. It is to
be hoped that during the coming year
the spirit Of unstinting service, the habit
of giving ones self to the limit, engen-
dered by the tragic necessities of the
war, may survive for the less tragic
but no less worthy necessities of peace.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-09-26
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

omitted through inadvertence. Many
would be omitted because through
modesty they remained anonymous.
It is perhaps better to emphasize
the fact that however willing the
leaders were, the results were ac-
complished only through the co-opera-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
BATTERIES ARE
OUT ON MONDAY
Rock Island and Davenport Lads
to Be Given Discharge Papers
at Camp Dodge.

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. IS
After almost 20 months service
| Rock Island and Davenport artil-
lery men, members of the One
Hundred Twenty-sixth, will prob
ably receive their discharge pap
ers Monday. The men will in all
probability return to the tri-cities
in body.
The good word spread like wild
fire around Camp Dodge yester-
day and a lusty cheer arose when
the battery men received the word
that they were soon to be home
with their loved ones.
Tired of the strenuous army life
which they have experienced for
almost two solid years, the men
are ready and eager to again don
their civilian clothes and return
to quiet life in their home towns
along the Mississippi river.
Shortly after the departure of
the B and D battery men, the ar
rival of the One Hundred Twenty
fifth field artillery which includes
Rock Island and Davenport lads,
who originally belonged to the
famous Davenport artillery units,
will arrive at Camp Dodge from
Newport News. 1t is likely that
the One Hundred Twenty-fifth will
arrive at the Iowa cantonment
some time Monday or maybe as
late as Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
RUSSIA PROBLEM
STILL IMPORTANT
PHASE AT FARLEY

Paris, Jan 1S.-The question of
Russia continues to be one of the
most important before the supreme
council of the peace conference.
The problem at present principally
concerns how and when she shall
be represented before the confer
ence, for opinion in conference cir
>Cles is that Russia must be repre-
scented.
The pooling of the information in
possession of the various powers is
expected to lead to the clearing up
Of the situation to some extent.
The position of the council re-
garding publicity is considered as
likely to be modified and it was be-
lieved with the assembling of the
council today that the press would
be admitted Saturday to hear Pres
ident Poincaire's speech before the
full assemblage In such case,
however, the newspaper men would
withdraw when the real business
before the conference was taken up.
The separate representative gov
Garments plan of delegates in the
peace conference has favorably i'm
pressed the French colonial world.
The Havas agency has issued a
note pointing out that by this in
terchangeability of the delegates
the French government can, when
necessary, call in specially qualified
plenipotentiaries and that thus the
different colonial problems will be
discussed with all the necessary
safeguards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18

der fire in France Last March he
was wounded by being struck by
shrapnel. Complications set in,
and he was invalided home. He is
still receiving traatment at a base
hospital here, his arm having be-
come paralyZed. He was decorated
with the Croix de tuerre for gal
lantry in action.
Kermit Served in MesOpOtamia-
Kermit Roosevelt was in training
at the Plattsburg training camp.
when on July 8, 1917, he was offered
an opportunity to serve on the staff
Of General Maude, commander of
the British forces in Mesopotamia.
He accepted and received the rank
OF lieutenant. Later he was pro-
noted to be temporary and honor
airy" captain in recognition of dis
t.nguished conduct, and some
months ago he was transferred to
the American forces and promoted
to a captaincy.
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt. the
ColOnel's youngest son. was killed
in an air combat last July, his ma
chine being brought down by Ger
man aviator over Chateau-T hierry
within three days after Quentin
himself had downed a German
plane. He enlisted as a private in
the signal corps April 20, 1917, and
was commissioned as a first lieu
tenant July 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18

New York.-The world has seen
that the four sons Of the late Colo
mel Roosevelt were as true AHer1-
can fighters as their father and now
1t naturally will watch their careers
to see if they continue to follow in
his footsteps. Great things will be
expected of these m5n whose father
was such a power in America.
Although the government refused
to permit Colonel Roosevelt to -
ganize a division OF volunteers for
service in France he was exceeding
ly proud of his four boys, all of
whom saw active service in the
world war.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., was com
riSsioned a major by the war de-
partment on the day that Washing
ton announced that the colonels Of
fer to raise a division would not be
accepted. He saw active service on
the western front, having been
slightly wounded and later severely
gassed. He is now recuperating
from the gas attack in Paris. He
was recently promoted to be lieu
tenant colonel.
Captain Archie Roosevelt COM
lnanded a company in the earliest
American fighting on the western
front He was graduated from the
first Plattsburg training camp as a
second lieutenant and was promoted
to a captain after he had been I'M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
DIR. COFFEE RESTORING SIGHT
TO BLIND PEOPLE.

1t is an unusual thing to see sight
restored to people who are perfect
ly blind in one or both eyes, with
out surgical operation. In fact
most people think it is impossible
but the advancement of medical
! science is doing many wonderful
things, giving encouragement to af-
| f1icted people who had no hopes of
relief. These thoughts come to our
mind in the visit to the Office of DR..
W. o. Coffee, the oculist, meeting
people who were blind and deaf and
cross-eyed obtaining relief He has
restored sight to several people who
were completely blind in the last
few months without a surgical op-
Grafton. Mrs. Norah Waits of Hay
field, Mimi, almost completely blind
for 10 years, had suffered with her
eyes for 80 years, restored to gooi
sight. Miss Theodore Gill of Dav-
export, completely blind in both
eyes; her sight was restored so
she can see to read. Charles Rob-
erts was brought to Davenport from
Kentucky completely blind; sight
was restored in three weeks.
There is an article in another part
of this paper today about DR.. Coffee
and the splendid work he is doing
here. Read it. People afflicted
should go to his Office and meet the
people who are being cured. See
for yourself. AS one lady said, at
is a wonderful thing to have NY
eyesight again, where everything
was darkness" DR.. Coffee says
most diseases of the eyes, ears, nose
and throat are durable by a nom
surgical method. He offers to trea.
new cases once free to show that
his method is new and different
from others. If you wish to make
a special engagement, call Dav.
1914. Offices in the First National
Bank building. He is there every
Saturday, Monday and Tuesday,
from 9 a m. to p. m, and Satur-
day night from Z to s p. m. Call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
FATHER OF SLAIN
SPARTACAN TALKS
HERE DURING 1900

In connection with Geographic
dispatches telling of the murder of
DR.. Karl Liebknecht, the Spartacan
leader, in attempting to escape
from a Berlin prison, many older
residents of Rock Island will re-
member the occasion on which his
father, William Liebknecht, spoke
in Davenport, at the old Turner
hall, Third and Scott streets.
The senior Liebknecht was one
S0f the early followers of Socialism,
and his address in Davenport was
on that theme. 1t was made in
January or February of 1900, and
was heard by a quiet and fair-sized
audience.
Wilhelm Liebknecht came to the
United States alone that year, and
made an extensive speaking tour
visiting Davenport for one evening.
He made the tour with small par
ty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
CHILD LABOR DAY
OBSERVANCES ARE
APPROVED BY LANE

Franklin X. Lane. secretary of
the interior, has written to the M
tionaI child labor committee an
open letter in which he expresses
the hope that child labor day will
be generally observed in churches.
synagogues, schools, clubs and 9th
er institutions and organization
The dates designated by the com
mittee are Jan. %. for Observance
in synagogues; Jan. &c, in
churches and Sunday schools, and
Jan. q, in public schools, civic as
sociations, etc. Secretary Lane.
says:
Since the future OF the country
depends in very large degree on
what we do now for the children.
it is entirely fitting that now at the
close of the war one day should be
observed as child labor day and
that there should be both a back
ward look on what has been dore
and a forward look into the needs
of the children in the future. This
day should also result in high re
solves that no child shall lack for
the care and opportunity necessary
Loi 10 Aull hCFCIDplLtuL anu LolAl-
plete preparation for Joyous living
and effective service to society"
u. S. Commissioner Of Education
p. 2. ClaXton says: Il trust that
the day designated by the national
child labor committee will be OBJ
served in all the communities OF
the country and that on this day
We may all become more fully con-
scious OF the fact that only through
our children may we attain the
ideals beyond our reach and TO,
which we aspire"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
Social News.

Social News.
The Social circle of the First
Presbyterian church was very
pleasantly entertained Friday af-
ternoon at the Laon McWhorter
home on South Locust street.
About forty of the ladies of the
church were present and enjoyed
the afternoon in a social way. De-
licious light refreshments were
served, the hostess being assisted
by Mesdames Lemaster, David, F.
B. Blazer, Hugh McWhOrter, H. E.
Fisher, r. B. Dool and c. W. Det-
wiler.
A number of young women gath
cred Thursday evening at the home
of Mrs. C. j. Noble on South Chest
nut street to celebrate the birth
day of Miss Erma Haywood. A
most pleasant evening was spent.
A sterling silver spoon was left as
a memento of the occasion. Those
present were, the Misses Olive Met
calf, Rose GoTich, Evelyn Durney,
Vera and Vida Lutrell, Fern Elof-
son and Enid Henderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
INFLUENZA KILLS
BIG ANIMALS OF
NORTHERN WOODS

Big River, Sask.-Hunters re-
turning from the wild regions in
northern Saskatchewan report that
influenza is decimating big game
and that for some time smaller an
imals in the district have shown
marked symptoms of the disease.
Investigation has disclosed diseas-
ed lungs among moose that became
exhausted quickly when pursued.
After investigating conditions
around Pelican lake and Witche-
kan lake In the big game country,
DR.. Nichols OF Dedben reported that
heavy losses among the animals
would not be- surprising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
PRIZE UP FOR
BEST AID SENT
Methodist Episcopal Church Cam
paign Officials Seek Billboard
Display for Drive.

For the first time in ecclesiasti-
cal history church is about to
enter upon a nationwide publicity
campaign. In the centenary move
ment of the Methodist Episcopal
church to raise a fund of 100000
600 for world upbuilding and the
extension of home and foreign
missionary work, use will be made
of the billboards to present the
cause to the public. Fourteen
thousand 24-sheet posters will be
pHa stored over the billboards of
the country-in every city, town
and village. The church will have
what is designated in advertising
circles a full posting Of the coun-
try"
This billboard publicity cam
paign is being managed by the
church advertising department of
the Associated Advertising Clubs
of the World. DR.. Christian F.
Reisner, pastor of Grace Methodist
Episcopal church of New York
city, who has long been an
advocate of church publicity and
has put it into practice in his own
church. is president of the church
advertising department of the
Associated Advertising clubs and
as such will be in full charge of
the church's billboard publicity
campaign. He is we'll qualified for
the task through his experience in
church advertising. He has en-
ployed billboards, electric signs,
paid newspaper display advertis-
ing and other publicity channels
during his Grace church pastorate
and has found it as desirable and
efficacious as it is in a commercial
sales campaign.
In order that this billboard ad-
vertising of the joint centenary
drive may be of the highest artis-
tic as well as moral and human
itarian appeal, DR.. Reisner has de-
termined to offer a prize of a $50
Liberty bond to the member of any
advertising club in the country
who submits the best idea for a
24-sheet poster which will call for
the use of not more than three COL
ors. The rules of the contest do
not call for the completed design
Tor the poster, or for any design at
all. but just for the idea for the
poster
Besides the prize to the adver-
Using club member submitting the
best suggestion, a beautifully de-
signed Tiffany silver loving cup
will be given to the advertising
club to which the successful con-
testant belongs
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
SAVens.Rrauchf.

Jan. "A, at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. Reuben Friffith at New
port, Iowa, Miss Vie Mildred
Braucht, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Braucht of West Sew
enth street of this city, became the
wife of George Dewey Stevens.
Mrs. Stevens is we'll and favorably
known in Aledo, where she has
made her home since childhood.
and has many friends who will
wish her well in her new home. She
graduated from the Aledo high
school in 1918, spent the summer in
the employ of the Peoples Tele-
phone company, and attended Will
liam and Vashti college the opening
term of the year.
Mr.. Stevens is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. George D. Stevens, who
until two years ago were residents
of this vicinity, later removing to
Oneida. He has been engaged in
farming and will continue the same
line OF work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18

The One Hundred Twenty-fifth
departed from Camp Stuart sew
eral days after the One Hundred
Twenty-sixth left the eastern
camp.
Both detachmeuts returned from
France two weeks ago and while
neither division saw active serv-
ice the men have many thrilling
stories to relate to their friends
about their experiences abroad.
We've seen all we want of the
army Mexican border, Camp Cody
and France-and we're ready to
go back home" stated one of the
men as he joyously heard Of the
discharge rumors that were afloat
around the camp. Give us home
every time" he concluded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
MOTORCYCLES TO
SOON CARRY MAIL

Cleveland.-The United States
government has 10000 motorcycles
1/France in the despatch service
Frank F. Weschler, chairman of the
war service committee of the mot
orcycle industry, told directors OF
the Motorcycle Trade association
ut a meeting here.
These machines, he said, will be
used in government service, large
number probably by the postoffice
department in rural districts.
The association has decided to re-
sumo motorcycle shows, competi-
tive races and hill climbing con-
tests in 1919.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
BATEY TALKS AT.
MASS MEETING.
One Time Bar Keeper to Tell of
Conversion at Service Pro-
noting Rescue Mission

Rescue Mission day is TO be OBJ
served in the city churches tomor-
row with the purpose in view of
promoting interest in that worthy
institution. A mass meeting is to
be held at 7:45 tomorrow evening
at the Memorial Christian church,
participated in by many of the
Protestant churches of the city.
Dan Batey, superintendent and Or
ganiZer of the Dan Batey mission
in Chicago, will be the principal
speaker. Mr.. Batey addressed a
similar meeting two years ago and
at that time standing room was at
a premium. He was at one time a
civil engineer and there are num-
erous large projects whose cree
ton he superintendent. He lost his
position through drink and drifted
lower and lower to the down and
out club, finally securing a posi-
ton as bartender at the notorious
Hinkey Dink saloon. in Chicago.
Even that position he lost He
was converted through a Chicago
mission and in his talk tomorrow
will tell of this experience.
He will likewise speak at the
!. NJ. c. A. at in the afternoon
and at the First Methodist church
at 10:45 in the morning.
Speakers representing the Res
cue Mission work will be assigned
to the various churches at the
hour OF morning worship and these
will be: Ike Williams of Ottumwa.
Fred Daniels, Miss Elizabeth Kan
auss, Dick Shipman, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Davis, Harry Hanson. all
of Rock Island.
Special musical numbers will be
provided at the evening mass
meeting and the services are open
and free to the public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer County's Busy Capisal

Daryl Fleming was a visitor il
New Boston Thursday
Darston Finch was a visitor in
New Boston Thursday.
Ernest Woespie and Irwin BalmeI
were business visitors in New Bos-
ton Thursday.
Mrs. NJ. E. Johnson of New Bos-
ton was a visitor in the city Thurs
day.
Mrs. C. W. Ives of New Boston
was a visitor in the city Thursday
Mrs. A Ballard of Joy was in the
city Thursday.
Mrs. Jim Rohan and daughter
were visitors in Keithsburg Thurs
day.
Mrs. NJ. E. Decker of New Bos-
ton was in the city Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Smidtch and
children of keithsburg were in the
city Thursday.
home in Joy Thursday after a short
visit with friends in this city.
Mrs. Alta McFate of Viola spent
Thursday with friends in this city,
Andy Runbum went to Galva Fri
day on a short bushes strip.
Mrs. Guy Rutherford of near New
Boston was in the city Friday.
Lieutenant ]. H. McRoberts has
been discharged and returned to
this city. He was formerly of this
city and enlisted in the aviation
corps in the early spring of 1917,
and received his training at the
ground school at Urbana, later he
was transferred at Camp Dix, Tex
as, for several months training and
from there to the flying school at
Park Field, Tennessee. Lieutenant
McRoberts was commissioned as
second lieutenant in December and
was given his honorable discharge
from the service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
Scott County Has
but IL Dogs, Says
Auditors Report

There are only % dogs in Scott
county outside of the million more
or less of scrubby looking CANNES
that gambol daily on the green
sward in front of the court house.
The dog census outside of the city
is shown by the number of kiyis
registered last yeaq as shown by
the annual report of Auditor Joe
Wagner. twenty-five dogs is a
splendid showing but even Auditor
Wagner is wondering where the
rest of the family of CANNES is
keeping itself.
The dog registration for the year
netted the county but 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-18
Graham to Leave Hospital.

Mrs ". ]. Graham received a
message "wednesday stating that
Congressman Graham has so far
recovered from an attack of the
flu that he was able to leave the
hospital, where he had been for a
week Late word from Peoria was
to the effect that Attorney Paul ].
Graham, a brother of Congressman
Graham, was recovering rapidly -
the St Francis hospital from his
recent operation for appendicitis.