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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23
SHOWING GREAT DECREASES IN COUNTRY POPULATION.
YEfuSba1ld
= and a
ByJa1le Phelps

who will understand. who either
nave lost their husbands love. or
who have certainly made him mis-
cradle. and ruined his business ca
rcer by their desire to wear cXpen-
siv" and beautiful clothes thew
could not afford
Day after day as | lay In bed
growing weaker and weaker ]
thought OF these things Day after
day | fretted for Tom. for the fee!
of his arms around me, his kisses
on my lips, And when each night
closed me in and he had not come,
lay staring az the ceiling, hopeless.
almost praying to die. Yet not quito
desiring to go because Of the chill
drcn. But / had grown SO weak
that they seemed far Off and unreal.
only the loss Of my husband was
reah Only Tom seemed TO matter
Mrs. Werner Pleads.
There came days when for hours
I seemed to drift away from every.
one When | would come back with
sort OF start TO find mother bend.
ing over me her eyes filled with
toara
Let me send fo' Tom" she
pleaded
NO. he wouldn't come"
Let me try?" she coaxed II
must do something Sue. The doctor
SAYS there is nothing the matter
with you save something he cannot
help. That you are worrying your
self to death, DO let me send for
YOUR husband. No matter what has
separated you his place is here
now
lut ! was stubborn and still re-
fused the permission she sought.
She had given her promise never to
send for him without my consent.
and | knew she would keep it-at
Toast I believed she would.
! had not seen the children for
days Mother was the only one who
now came into my room. They told
me aftcrward that for days I lay
either unconscious or quietly whis-
pering Of my love for Tom, and my
desire that he forgive me.
Then one day | opened my eyes to
find Tom standing by the bed.
thought it an hallucination, and
yet stretched out my hands to him.
TON dear Tom I murmured as
he took them IN his firm grasp. and
then leaned over and kissed me,
while felt something wet and
warm drop on my face, Have you
come to see me die? I'm glad Tom.
please don't leave me again"
mo, dear, III never leave you
again" he replied, then the old doc
tor held glass to my lips. and af-
ter Tom, still holding my hands, |
uriftod t1f TO sleep.
When ! awoke Tom was still he
eide me. Afterward mother told
me that had slept for hours but
that he would not move from his
cramped position for fear ne would
disturb me.
do you know me-. sue" he
asked, again bending over me.
1T is Tom" | recpiied then again
fell asleep,
TOmorrow-The New Life
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23
Bennie's Notebook

] was laying on the setting rYo.,
tIoOr looking up at Tho Cooliug ANA
asking pop questions sutch as W.cb
makes the most panetill sting. % be.
or q wasp, ana weather their ..un
hert more wen they are mad ihab
wat they do wen they a.. Ics
singing .u fun. weather mu .aw'
scratch thcirscivcs for sthe cx,,.Iz.
or weather they rcely fee. Hks
scratching, and pop was trying 10
reed the spoarting page and arse,.
the questions at tho same time ana
looking unsatistied about 10. and
scd rop2
Wat. yec gods and liulo fishes wal
wat? scd pop.
Would it take long 70 count u,
10 a million? I sod
Count up to one and see and eIv.
me Il little pecce for the love of
Mike sed pop
WIch ! thawt for "a vile and tuo,
sed win you give me SCENTS il /
do pup2
DO wat confounwud it2 scd pop
and | sed Count up TO "A million
lcS, you bet II give you d mt.
II you do 20 over there IN the cor.
nor out of nay site and try 90 and
come back and let me know won
your" throo scd pop
Yes sir { spd. Aud / went and st,
In the corner and started To couot
loud as everything /, >, 3, I, 3, d. A
), ., 10.
Hay. hay. wat are you doing
pop, aud / sed, Counting up to a NV
lion, YOU told mo TO.
mcut count to yourself hot ~
he too Of wour voice, hang Il. ed
Sop. and | scd, Wen gosh, G.. pop. I
haff to count out 'oud or III forget
wat number In up to 11,-l2, I3. H..
-.
HAT stop yec gods III take fh.
will for the decd. hecrs tho dluc.
go out and dissipltc with Il. FOR
Pctcs sake. sed pop.
WiCh I did, going 20 the movies
with Puds Simkins and Leroy
Shooster.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23
CHAPrEt CNLGIt.
Too Great ~ Strain.

Then there came a day when /
cnrld ,ot ris. fr,-,, ,,,, ,.,1 ,hou,r
"''" ""'" l"'"'ou' Mo'"'r came
~ To- SEQ why ! had not come down
to breakfast. ana found me lying on
IN, ,,or Sh, ana >,or,b ro,.i,.ad
,%,'' % ,h",, sh, "o,i "'f' To- ~, I,r,,, w
.,.r,i,,.r, s',.,,,, So ,',,,t,i,,,. ,,,r
ucui1,, mo r'"ttar" n. tnib p,othar
,ftn, an o,f"nsiyo .x,p,tnatinn -
guess ii tx lust "a nervous breakdown.
Rest and uourishing food will bring
her out al. right and patuug me
ON the hand In his fath"riy way he
and mother left me with Norah. /
had known the old doctor all my
litc and u O. way his friendly little
pat comtuItni me.
shall ! write Tom YOU aro ill2'
mother asked when she came back.
NO, Indeed just let m" lie quietly
few day. I'll be AN right and |
turned nm! lace away that she might
not see the tears of weakness.
Very we'll dear. IL shall be Just
as YOU say. But II you want him
tell me won't you"
ea,' ] answered. III wanted
him go" alone knew how ] wanted
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

Congressman Fcss tells the lumbormcu that It
viii cost So 600 OOo, 900 to run the government
next year That IL going to be "A very wcighty Is
sue in this years campaign. Government, like
everything else, can become 50 expensive that II
ceases to bc an advantage or even tocrnbc. We
don't know how far this government Is from
that point, but wo do know that six billion dol
lar government ought 10 be "a lot more effective
and efficient and valuable than this government
Is. The people are going to elect the republican
pArty to power on the distinct expectation that
year after next 1t Alll not cost $4,000 600 0OO to
run Il.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

Genuine old fashioned democracy has not
tircy pcrished from the earth 1t * still to be
found at 'he bail park. In society at the the
atcrs, In business. even In politics, evidences OF
class and caste are not difficult 20 discover. But
in The grandstand ana blcachors at the bali yard
nothing of The sort exists. such stuff doesn't
thrive IN the baseball atmosphere. There the
highbrow churcl,man comes out of the spell
to find himself sappng the junk dealer on the
back aud saying things dat would make the
session hold up It's hands in horror; the banker
is chummy with The artisan, the Madam Got
rocks furgcts herself and chuitcrs delightfully."-
with her charwoman The press may be the
palladium of our liberties. bat the great Amcri-
can game is the cement that is holding together
the batt'emcnts OF democracy standing In the
way ut bolshovist classism. II YOU really want
TO Americanisc everybody let them enact Jaw
forcing attendance Ht the bali games
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23
The Horoscope

Friday, April 23. 1920.


Astrologers read this as an esue-
cially fortunate day Mars, tho Sun.
Uranus and Saturn are all in beuefic
aspect.
This should be favorable ru's
for all men, of every rank. making
for recognition Of their services and
even the gratitude that comes with.
fear Of renewed hostilitics.
While the secrs SEQ no noa1 dan.
ger Of another war, they coSunue
to prophesy troubles that wiz come
within a generation.
Today's aspect is favorable for The
ambitions of military officers. but
the stars seem to forecast disap-
pointment to highest hopes.
Those who need employment
should look for work today while
the sun Is in friendly aspect
Uranus gives promise OF such
strides in aviation that there viii
be much travel in the skies before
the next presidents term ends.
The seers assure those who are
curious about political events THAI
there will be sweeping changes iu
the next election and many sur.
prises.
Women are to be influenced 10y
sensational incident before they go
to the polls next November II is
prophesied and those who read the
stars declare that the feminine mind
viii place personality before priu.
ciple.
The gift Of speech which is mov.
ing and convincing will be disCov-
cred in many women who win ho
hailed as orators and one Of these
will lead great moral crusade.
StagndtiOn and priVatiOn I'm the
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

\ trusted cupuvc in tho homo ~ Mrs. iIamil-
ton rush disappeared II about the same timc
S75 900 worth ~ Jewels disappeared. and now
together
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

Mr.. Ford wants the senate To get
busy and investigate his part .n the
NcWbcrrS Ford campaign. In other
words he has invited he solons 20
get out and get under"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

But that bridge In pontotoc county isn't the
first thing the state has paid for without get
ing value IN return. why an The fuss about
that?
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

An acetylene generator that re-
quircs attention only once a month
has been invented in Europe for 10.
Illuminating rOnd signs
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

by adding 6 per cent OF molyb-
drnum an Englishman has produced
what is claimed to be the hardest
tool steel yet invented.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

cuff links that cover the button
holes and are joined around the
edge Of the cuffs have been pateu,rd
hy "A Rhode Island inventor.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

Au indoor golf game that has
been invented includes a plush mat
for a tee and a target-like pocket to
catch the balls
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

The stock market s acting just like "" have
been feeling for some time.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

The young lady across the way
says she doesn't see why people with
insomnia worry so much about Il
and she'd advise them TO try get
ting a little more sleep and see II
that wouldn't helm.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23
Oklahoma OHtbursfs
BY OTIS LORToH

Perhaps one reason why Johnson iH running
fo strong D. b''auf' Dee has uo propaganda
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-04-23

Tomorrow The New Life
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

III. new term ok 7. W. C. A.
swimming classes will commence
Monday evening. Sept 20. There
will Be only two ciasses, . Begin
ming and fntermediate class from
|7tto s o'clock. and. an advanced
class, from s to 8. Only 20 menu
beers are to be taken in each class,
80 that all girls and women wish
ing to join must register Is soon
as possible at the Y. w. c. "A. rooms.
The fees will be $3.50 for 10 les
sons, ard there will be II weeks
Of the 10 lessons, enabling any
member to make up. any lessons
ldBt. Grey Annette Kellerman
suits will be required. The begin
ming class will include the first
swimming strokes and floating; the
intermediate class will include side
strokes and plain. diving, while
members of the advanced class will
be taught the racing strokes, the
crawl, trudging, fancy diving and
! life saving. DIR. Phebe Pearsa!
| will be at the Augustana pool on
the first night Of the classes to give
physical examinations to those who
have not had examination this sum-
mer. If there is sufficient demand,
a matrons' class will be organized
to meet in the mornings.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Krs.se-ysssl wedding.

A pretty homo ceremony was the
marriage Of Miss Anna Matilda
Voeel, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
]. Vogel Of Hampton, and William
Krause Of Geneseo, which was SOL
emnized at 8 O'Clock Saturday ev-
enins at the home Of the brides
sister. Mrs. Mary Chambers, 1874
Thirtieth street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. W. G. Og-
levee. in the presence Of a few i'm
mediate relatives.
The bride wore pretty gown OF
white net over white satin and car
ried a brides bouquet of Ophelia
roses. The brides sisters. Mrs.
Chambers and Miss Alice Vogel at
tended the young couple.
After the ceremony, a wedding
supper was served to the immedi-
ate relatives, a large bouquet Of
garden flowers forming the table
centerpiece. Garden flowers In a
pretty variety decorated the other
rooms.
mf and Mrs. Krause left immed-
lately on short wedding trip, the
destination of which has not been
disclosed. The bride is well
known Rock Island girl and has
large circle OF friends and ac-
ouaintances. Until her marriage
SHE was employed on the Rock Is
land arsenal, and has made her
home for several years with Mrs
Chambers. MIR. Krause is decor
ator in Rock Island, representing
Chicago firm. The new home
will be here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Of Interest to Women

In Denmark a bill was recently
introduced to admit women to all
public Offices, including the priest
hood.
Miss Dorothy Cunningham, who
has been appointed active head Of
the Republican women in India, is
in the road contracting business.
Among the late Empress Eu-
genie's numerous claims to fame
not the least interesting was her
invention OF the crinoline skirt,
which she is said to have been the
first to devise and wear, few
months before the birth of the
prince imperial.
Northwestern University. ? at
Evanston, ILL.,, announces that it
can register no more women stu
dents because of the lack of hous-
ing facilities.
In Europe women play a much
more important part in the manag-
erial and producing end of the the
atrical business than they do in
America.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Social Announcements.

The Kate Hill Missionary society
of the First United Presbyterian
church will meet this evening at
the home of the Misses Minnie and
May Frederick, 1925 Nineteenth
street.
Mrs. Edna Ellison of 231 Forty
third street, Moline, will be hostess
to the Daughters of Norway at the
regular meeting Thursday after
noon.
The ladies' aid society of the
First United Presbyterian church
will meet Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Rebecca Taylor, 528
Fifteenth street.
The Loyal Women's class OF the
Fifteenth Avenue Christian church
will meet this evening at the home
Of Mrs. G. Atkinson. 725 Second
street. Mss Viola Hufford will be
hostess.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
. Peterson.Kinsman.

Miss Gladys Kinsman and Gus
tav P. Petefson were married at 2
O'Clock Saturday afternoon at the
home OF the brides sister, Mrs. g.
r. Stephenson 2405 Fifth street. MO-
line. Rev. w. G. Oglevee perform
ed the service. Miss Bonnie Kihs-
man. sister Of the bride, served
as maid Of honor, and Ralph E.
Lemon OF this city was best man.
Miss Hazel Wilson was at the piano.
The bride wore q dress OF white
gorgette crepe with full length
veil, and she carried roses. Mr.. and
Mrs. Peterson left for short we'd
ding trip and will be at home upon
their return at 2015 Sixteenth
street, this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Household Hints

very cold. This Il very pretty
q we'll q . hearty salad.
String Beans With Bacon-Par-
boil string beans for I'VE minutes.
Pour on the water, cover with boil
Ing water, salt to taste, add bacon
which has been cut into small
pieces. Put in the cooker until
supper time Take from cooker
and allow to boil for . few mo-
ments. They should b boiled
down until almost dry.
Cake-Four whole eggs, beaten
enough to hold sugar. with two
cups granulated sugar beaten to-
gether for 20 minutes. To this add
one cup boiling water. Add two
cups -four, which has been sifted
four times, two teaspoons baking
powder, salt, ,one-half teaspoon
cream OF tartar. Flavor to suit
taste with vanilla or or almond
and bake 40 minutes in INCREASED
pan. Frost cake with boiling icing.
Stuffed Flank Steak-Select and
j wipe steak clean with q damp
cloth: remove the skin and fat, and
lay nat on table or board to spread
| with mixture made from bread
crumbs wet with water, salt, dash
of pepper, grated onion and pars-
ley chopped fine. Roll and tie up
we'll. Cut an onion, lay in the pan;
on the top lay the meat and pour
in enough water to cover the bot
tom Of the pan one inch and place
in a slow oven three hours or
longer.
I, Fruit Salad-Thrce oranges, one
small can sliced pineapple, apple
If desired, and walnuts. Dice fruit
and pour over golden dressing.
+, Golden Dressing = One-quarter
cup pineapple Juice. one-quarter
cup sugar. Beat egg and add
liquids and sugar. Cook in double
boiler until thick. Serve with let
tuce.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Has Birthday Party.

Master George Weisman of TIA
Ninth street celebrated his seventh
birthday anniversary at a delight
full party at his home yesterday
afternoon. Many games were play
ed by the little guests during the
early afternoon and later a delic-
ious luncheon was served Vic
trola music was also enjoyed. Mas
ter George was left many birth
day gifts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
First Meeting Of Session.

The first meeting of the year of
the session of the Central Presby-
terrain church was held last evening
at the home of Frank McMeekin,
1897 Fourteenth-and-a-half street.
The members outlined plans for
the winter and made plans for a
100 per cent week to be observed
about the last week in September,
at which time an effort is to be
made to have each organization in
the church up to the 100 per cent
mark.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Wol Il CllnteIalI.

The marriage Of Miss viola PARK
Of Cenesso and Edward L. Kerler
Of Rock Island took place at l:S0
saturday afternoon. In Clinton. q
the home Of Rev. G. R. Cady on
Fourth avenue. John e. Swanson
Of Rock Island. = friend Of the
bridegroom, attended the couple.
The ceremony Was performed oy
Rev. Mr.. Cady, who used the ring
srevice. Mr.. and Mrs. Kerler VAL
make their home In Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Prenuptials for Miss Jens.

Miss Myrtle Jens, whose engage
ment and approaching marriage
was recently announced, was the
honoree at two delightful prenup-
tial weekend parties given for her
last week. Friday afternoon, Mrs.
Anna Hokinson entertained at her
home, 982 Twenty-ninth avenue, at
a linen shower, complimenting the
bride-to-be The rooms were pref
tily decorated with roses and carna-
tons, the chosen wedding colors,
pink and white. being carried out
The guests were ten intimate
friends of the honoree and the aft
ernoon was spent in hemming tow
els which were later presented. to
Miss Jens. Late in the afternoon a
delicious luncheon was served in
the dining room, where the table
appointments were in pink and
white, and large basket of pink
and white roses formed the center
piece. At the luncheon, a prettily
decorated basket containing many
beautiful pieces of linen was pre-
scented to the bride-elect.
Saturday evening, Miss Mary Nc
kinley was hostess at her home, 625
Forty-second street. honoring Miss
Jens. The hours were passed in
formally over games Of hearts. A
delicious luncheon was served lat.
er in the dining room where covers
were laid for IL. The table center.
piece was a miniature bride and
bridegroom, and above them sus.
pended from the chandelier was a
large pink parasol, from which fes.
toons extended to each plate. The
nut cups, favors and CONNECTIONS
carried out the pink and white col.
ors. There were m.ny pretty gifts
for the honoree from the guests.
| Miss Jens will leave Friday eve.
ming for Tulsa, Okla, where she
will become the bride Of William F
Fuge Of Muskogee. Okla. No date
has been set for the wedding.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
JUNIOR WARDEN OF
GRAND LODGE OF
MASONS VERY I'LL

Decatur, Ill, Sept. Anthony
Doherty of Clay City, ILL.,, junior
grand warden of the Illinois grand
lodge of Masons, is in serious con-
dition in a local hospital, he having
been stricken with apoplexy while
here on a visit Monday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
To Honor Former President.

The ladies' aid society Of the Me-
mortal Christian church are to en-
terrain Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. M. Parker, of 1872
Second avenue, in honor Of Mrs. D.
E. WATSON Of Norfolk, Va, who is
visiting friends in Rock Island.
Mrs. WATSON lived for many years
in Rock Island and for a number
Of years was president of the lad
les aid society.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Have Election Of Officers.

Court of Honor. No. 81, will hold
its annual election at the meeting
to be held tomorrow evening in
Maths hall. All the members are
requested to make q special effort
to attend the session. After the
business meeting there will be an
informal social hour with dancing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
70 Wed Sent Is.

announcement is made Of the
HoFTtage Of Miss Leona Weingart-
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Rftnga<tner Of fiat II, Petersen
ldinE. Davenport, and August
unoubcoeck OF Rock Island, which
~ TAXI place Saturday morning
r. Is ct St Anthony's church in
nxenport. Rev. J. w. Bulger will
caAtA. Tho bride will be at.
0nded By Miss Luella Mexican as
leamaid and Calvin Mossere will
IL - best man. The wedding
akfast will be served at the new
ne Of the bridal couple in Rock
nd. Mr.. Schoubfoeck served
10 months In France with thu
or0 artillery. He 10 employed a
- Rock Island Sash and Doc,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
To GIVE Pie Social.

The Ladies Aid society of the
Centenary Methodist church. are
making arrangements for a pie So
cable to be held Wednesday even
ing at the home Of Mrs ]. A. WEIGH,
1913 Thirty-ninth street. The gem
eral public is cordially invited to
attend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Y, W. c. A, Birthday Party.

Y. W. c. A. members, whose
birthdays are in July, August and
September, are to be honored at a
birthday party given for them at
the Y. w. c. A. rooms Monday even
ing, Sept. 20. The affair will be in
the form Of dinner party and all
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
. Social Circle to Meet.

The Eastern Star social circle
will hold the first work meeting
Of the winter season Thursday at
the home of Mrs. Bert Record. 1903
FoFtieth street. 1t will be an all
day meeting in preparation for the
bazaar, with a picnic dinner served
at noon. All those who expect to
attend are asked to notify Mrs.
Record.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
To Start Fall Work.

The Ruth's Band OF the BROAD
way Presbyterian church will be-
gin its fall work at the meeting to
be held Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home Of Mrs. A. F.
Barber, 1907 Twenty-third street.
A large attendance is desired.