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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

day. l found. while overhAuling
some old papers, = copy Of Har-
per's Young People dated 1903, to
which had contributed gratis q
half-column account OF life IN =
newspsp1r editorial room. In the
same year the same department.
the Round Table, OF the same pub
LEGATION, printed a short article OF
mine descriptive Of the library OF
congress at Washington. ! was IA
then; and 1t must have been at
about that age that ! discovered
that writing was work; for, aside
from one or two dimly remembered
essays in predestined futility, | did
no writing that l can recall until
/ was 20. Then. finding myself a
father after two years Of being an
irresponsible husband, and being to
boot sorely in need Of money to
exc ont an inadequate wage which
l was then earning in a clerical
position, l began to write again. |
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

d. first tragic short story Of the
Civil war, which my friends prais-
ed. and editors didn't; although I
did sell the fool thing. two or three
years later, In abbreviated form.
for $25. My second short story,
"a western, as We call it nova
days. sold Immediately to Z news
paper syndicate-for $25!-and the
Sun used it in its Sunday edition
ut was q good newspaper then, the
Sun wash, and / reckcned myself
an established author and wrote Z
lot more, a few Of which proved
salable, generally for SIS, most Of
which died a-borning. Then. for q
year or SO. wrote and peddled to
newspapers with pages devoted to
children, a lot Of rhymes and stor-
les for children; some Of the stor-
les fetched as much as SO or
$12. Then somebody told me
that the average novel was about
100000 words in length, and l fig
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

- mystery romancss. tells how Il
happened With him. II broke Il.
b chuck1ed. with pen and ink.
that b to ray, At first: later with !
typewriter. Stamps. sueat paper,
groans, mucilage. and ! lot Of lit
tie things like that likewise played
parts q courSe. Oh, yes. and bills
and bills and bills.. Mr.. Vance dis
claims being IN infant prodigy, but
the impulse 10 write came early.
Like . fair majority Of selling
plater's in the writing game" he
says, Il seem to have been scrib-
bling more or less aimlessly ever
since l can repember. I distinct-
~ recall writing . pathetic sketch
about : noble bellb0y in : hotel, on
school exercise paper. It about the
age Of IL. couldn't have been
older. because. a. ID we'll known.
illusions AZ to nobility latent in
bellboys do not survive the 18th
birthday. And then. only the other
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

arsd that ~ writing 800 words
per night for 1 little over two
months / could produce ; novel;
and did II: and sold the serial
rights to Nunsey's magazine for
$500. and knew that ! was = regu-
lar author ct last, and resigned my
clerical job-which l had been
down for the sake Of its
SO per week all along-and
launched out Is . free lance wri-
ter and came damned near to starv-
ing before l sold anything more.
"Oh. yes" he continued.
those were. days OF industry.
There vas the time I wrote two
thirds Of q popular priced maya
zine which was launched about
that time-two-thirds Of its first is
sue, that is, and more than one
third Of the stuff it published in
its first year. using no less than
seven pen-names to cover-not my
duplicity but-my multiplicity in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

] - ~ again writing has besn
10y those who have
80 jt-as the easiest occu-
...s'1.e = ~ world. It i the gen.
a n s.,eaaeus Of opinion that the
n tas modern best seller
~ aoshes OF . chapter or two
n ~ novel or short story. on
tspevriter, or dictates to .
ID y anher. rs . mere incident,
.;.1;ss Sc gathers together his golf
s.Ss for ! day on the green, or
....S. a on . leisuring expedition
1 couple Of other favorites Of
nps to whom time means moth
- following remarkable inter-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

writer and on It writs De II
draft Of the stpry, always q NJ
The next day 4 ent - ard -
orally revise this hrst dram ~!
fountain pen. and NJ IT.
makes me . clean COPY ot T. 81 /
cut that up and revise 4 again, -
nj I am satisfied that l pereo1ally
can do no more to improve T. H
practically all the creative WORK T.
done after dinner. and Ill the ~
vision after breakfast.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11
NyENTOR,S STORY.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE seegy g
an inventor, living II 1ovefty'
oblivious that he had $36,ooe II Z
bank here, eliminated in the ~.
rest Of Ralph N. Kuts. bank 81.
.ploye. charged with larceny e
funds from william Girth.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

HE spirit Of giving prevails Christmas and all select
gifts that will express thouehunes Give Hoover wife
mother Sucha will tighten home labor eliminate much house work
drudgcry and will last lifetime.
The Hoover eliminates all destructive embedded grit dust and
lint The action of The Hoover during the cleaning operation such
that the colors freshened and revived.
We to be perfectly clear explanation these points
that The Hoover eliminates all DRIFT cleans revvihe
the rugs but in the process handles them gently materially
proong their life Think what this will you the of
beautiful rugs and fabrics! Only The Hoover beats asst
sweeps it cleans.
During this week having special demonstration of
The Hoover Come and show how efficiently this
ical machine us the claims made for You will be down for
Christmas shopping and will probably be several times
during the week.
1t will take only few The Hoover and will
be worth your while do eventually you will Hoover
your home Let the de4by buying Hoover be
deHvwad for Christmas
you DESIRE purchase be arranged The Hoover
period of months hardly noticeable.
Hoover carried
from month to month your regular BILL
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

All the news all the tims-Tho
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18

Now is the time one always
wants some sort of between-sea-
sons frock. 1t is something which
is light but not too light for late
winter and early spring wear and
yet not too dark for late spring
and early summer wear. Taffetas
and satins are most popular for
this between seasons time but trio
olettes and georgettes are also
much favored. Frocks which COM
bine two materials are perhaps in
the lead.
This one pictured is a charming
style for any of the informal
dances or teas which the spring
may bring. 1t is designed in blue
satin with an Overlapping Of gray
georgette. Many crystal beads
which simulate dozens of dainty
little tassels form the main trim.
ming. A bit of real filet at the
neck gives q delicate outline to the
square cut effect and. of course,
this frock has the new short
sleeves. Then there is the becom-
ing wide girdle of the satin and the
dress in complete. A word of
warning, however. the girl or wom-
an who would wear gray and look
well In 1t must see that her color
ings as to complexion and hair
0Afmif ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Missionary Society Meets.

The woman's home missionary
society of the Oak Grove Presby-
terrain church met yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. W. Rahm,
PALS Fifteenth avenue. The mis-
sionary program. on the study of
Christian Americanization, was led
by Mrs. J. l.. Vance. 1t was decid-
ed to make complete and definite
plans for the bazar to be held by
the society at the next meeting.
which will be April l. This will
be an all-day meeting at the church
and the time will be spent quilting.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess and a short social hour en-
joyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Tent No. ~ Meets.

Eliza Garfield, tent No. %, Daugh-
tiers of Veterans, met in regular ses-
sion yesterday afternoon in Swedish
Olive hall in Moline. There was a
large attendance of members, sew
eral visitors, and IA comrades. The
chaplain, Mrs. Hannah Werlich, who
has been absent. because OF illness
for several meetings, was present
and happily greeted upon her re-
turn. One application for member
ship was received and two comrades
obligated. Comrade W. NJ. Renney,
who was 81 years old yesterday
was presented with a beautiful
bouquet of flowers and also birth
day cake lighted with 50 candles,
and decorated with tiny shamrocks.
Miss Rose Hendricks gave the pre-
sentation speech, which was re-
sponded to by Comrade Renney
who sincerely appreciated the
thoughtful attention. The tent has
purchased a flag to be presented
to the American Legion chapter OF
East Moline on April 5. Comrade
John Dewrose will present a large
flag to the East Moline Baptist Sun
day school on behalf of the tent
next Sunday. At the close of the
meeting short program featuring
st. Patrick's day, was given. Mrs
| Mamie Smedley and Mrs. Susan Hill
sang several Irish songs and little
Misses Beulah Order and Ruth
Rank gave solo dances. Refresh.
ments were served. The next meet
ing will be April Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Caldr0n Plans Ceremonial.

Amoo Caldron made plans for a
big ceremonial to be held at the
Masonic temple on the afternoon
and evening of April 81, at the reg
ular meeting held last night. There
will be a large class of candidates
taken in at the affair, which will
start with the o'clock session and
will be followed by the usual ban
quet at 6 O'Clock. This is one of
the three ceremonials held during
the year and it will be a large af-
fair.
The business at last evenings
meeting outside Of the ceremonial
arrangements was purely routine
and many candidates were balloted
upon. There will be a number OF
candidates initiated who come from
towns in the surrounding commun-
ity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
AppGint. Committees.

Several committees were ap-
pointed at the regular meeting of
the Junior society of the South Park
Presbyterian church at the meeting
yesterday afternoon in the church
rooms. There were 40 members in
attendance and the following chair
men of committees were named:
program committee, Warren Rog-
ers: social committee, Miss Bernice
Aud; lookout committee, Miss Lou
Use Huber, and missionary commit
tee. Miss Phoebe Sudlow. After the
business session a short social hour
was enjoyed. The regular meeting
OF the society will be held next
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
TASTY SALADS.

Salad-Apples and sweet pickles
cut in dice. with English walnuts.
Add dressing made of one egg, one
tablespoon flour. three-quarters cup
vinegar, one-third teaspoon salt,
one and one-half tablespoons sugar,
dash pepper, one tablespoon dry
mustard. Boil in double boiler till
thickens.
This garnished with parsley, or
pimentos cut in strips and laid on
top makes a good and dainty salad.
Serve on lettuce leaves if obtain
able.
Frozen Fruit Salad-One table
spoon melted butter, two egg yolks
three and one-half tablespoons
-four, three tablespoons sugar. one
teaspoon salt, one-third teaspoon
paprika, few grains cayenne, two
thirds cup milk, one-third cup
lemon juice. one cup in all of
orange, cherries, pineapple and ba-
nanas, one cup cream.
Put butter in double boiler; add
well beaten egg yolks and -four,
mixed Nth sugar, salt, paprika and
cayenne. Then add milk and lemon
juice; cook, stirring constantly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
COOKING HINTS,

To Sugar Doughnuts-Place
half tea cup of powdered sugar il
a paper bag that contains the
doughnuts. and twist the neck Of
the bag tight before shaking. When
removed the doughnuts will be
beautifully and evenly sugared, and
a second half dozen may be SINH.
larly treated. 1t is best to suga,
only enough for the meal at one
time.
Boston Brown Bread-Instead Of
steaming it in big loaves, use bak.
ing powder tins or lard tins. The
advantages are: First, the bread
steams more quickly through, with
out danger Of becoming soggy, and
second, the loaves are in more
convenient shape for cutting
Steam enough for several days at
a time, one can being enough for a
meal; the bread is easily and quick
ly warmed up, can at time.
A Conservation Hint-Any bits
of left over meat may be ground
mixed with little soup stock and
seasoning, or salad dressing, and
! sealed down in a jelly glass by
pouring a little melted dripping
over it. 1t will keep indefinitely.
Even half jelly glass Is enough
for six or eight sandwiches in an
emergency. Other use will be
readily thought of. such as spread
ing toast for poached eggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
|WIHwW 01gN!lEsNdlS! lg|!gl1

Miss Anita Pollitxer Of Charles
ton. S. c., has the distinction OF
being the youngest oficer Of the
National woman's Party. She is
but Is years old but she has al
ready had a long career in politics
and is said to know more members
OF congress than any other young
woman in the country. She was
only recently made secretary OF
the legislative committee OF the
National Woman's party.
Her work for some time now
has been lining up congressional
pressure wherever possible on the
legislatures back home" She has
been devoting particular attention
to Washington which was one Of
the last states to act on the SUI
frage amendment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18

ideas as to sleeves, skirts and the
like over here, has changed her
mind and is now advocating long,
tight sleeves and high Decks. Not
only are high necks predicted, but
the huge neck ruffs of long ago are
actually being worn in France and
England. While as yet they are
rather simple with but one layer OF
pleated material. it is being spec
ulated as to whether the regular
ruff as worn in the Elizabethan
days will not soon be the vogue
The ruff pictured is a strong indi-
cation that the huge ruffs may
come back. While they mean much
laundering and care they are re-
ally quite attractive on dark serge
and satin frocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Entertains for Mrs. Pierce,

Mrs. Alfred Bear at her summer
home on Rock river, complimented
Mrs. ]. ]. Pierce of this city yes
terday afternoon when she invited
a company of the honoree's friends
to spend the afternoon with her.
The affair was a surprise on Mrs.
Pierce. Games and guessing con-
tests occupied the hours, Mrs. Con-
rad Bear taking the first prize,
Mrs. Pierce the second and Mrs. w.
E. keefer the third prize.
A dainty luncheon was served in
the dining room where decorations
suitable to St. Patrick's day were
used. The ce1terpiece was formed
of shamrocks and the favors were
dainty affairs in the seasons col
ors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Roth.Lau Wedding April II.

Miss Cora Lau, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Lau of 1921 Main
street, Davenport, who is to wed
Walter Roth, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Roth Of sos Fourth ave-
nue., has chosen Saturday, April
II, as her wedding day. The cere-
mony is to be at 10 o'clock in
Trinity cathedral, Davenport, the
Very Rev. Marmaduke Hare, dean
of the cathedral, to officiate. Mrs.
Gladys Moore Bowling of Wiscon-
sin, a girlhood friend of the bride,
will serve as matron of honor and
William Roth. brother of the
bridegroom, will act as best man.
There will be a wedding breakfast
at the family home for a company
of relatives following the cere-
mony, and the bridal couple will
leave on a wedding trip. They will
be at home in Rock Island after
May l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Suffragists Rebuffed.

The small body Of Spanish
women who favor the franchise for
their sex and who are arranging for
the International Woman Suffrage
Alliance congress to be held there
in May are meeting with consid-
cradle opposition. It is believed
they will find it difficult to find a
hall in which to hold the congress.
The bishop OF Madrid. whose
sanction takes priority over the
government, has not yet given his
permission for the use Of the Royal
opera house, and, according to one
of the woman organizers, is not
likely to give it. Other bishops
have denounced the movement, de-
claring it to be anti-Christian and
anti-Roman Catholis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Arrange for Social Session.

Yesterday afternoon at the bus
mess meeting Of the Woman's Re-
lief corps held in Memorial hall,
plans were discussed for the So
cial session to be held next We'd
nesday afternoon. The committee
to entertain at the affair will be an
nounced later. There was a good
attendance at yesterdays meeting,
four comrades being special guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Celebrates Birthday Anniversary

Among the numerous birthday
parties yesterday was that given
by little Miss Vernette Snodgrass
at her home, 171S Twenty-ninth
street, who was four years of age.
The little guests spent the after
noon playing and they were served
a delicious luncheon AT a table on
which St. Patrick decorations were
used. Each child was given a
pretty little chocolate favor Those
present were Marion Reinert, Ber-
nice Bell. Virginia Huhbart, Mar
ion Loomis, Mildred Robinson,
Joe Loomis, Junior Hubbart and
Johnny and Robert Reinert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
BY ELOIsE.

The spring fashion shows are
just in progress and they are feat
uring frocks with low necks, short
sleeves and short skirts. 1t is a
bit hard to readjust our ideas which
have SO long sponsored the long
sleeves and the modest neck line,
but after seeing nothing else save
the new short sleeves and very low
necks in the show windows and in
the style books we finally put our
stamp of approval on the new
modes and settle back to either en-
Joy them or shun them.
That is, we usually do that, but
now comes the very disturbing word
that Paris, after sending her new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Dance at Moose Hall.

The American Brotherhood OF
Yeomen sponsored a successful St
Patrick's dance last evening at the
Moose hall. There were 80 cou-
pies present, each wearing an en-
blem suggestive of the day. Al
1920 a delicious supper was serv-
cd in the dining room and dane
ing continued until II O'Clock. The
affair was complimentary to all
Ieomen and their friends. 1t was
announced that another dance is tt
be given by the brotherhood in the
near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
NEW SCHOOL HEAD
ENTERS ON WORK:
HAS PUT UP BOND

Justin Washburn, the choice of
the county board of supervisors
elected for filing the vacancy in the
county superintendent of schools
position to succeed Miss Lou NJ.
Harris, resigned. entered on his
new duties at the superintendent
office in the courthouse this
morning.
He furnished bond of $4,000
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Dance Is Success.

The dancing party given last
evening by Ucal lodge, No. COS. at
the Odd Fellows hall was a decid-
ed success There was a good at
tendance and every one had a most
enjoyable time. A similar party
probably will be given in the near
future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
PLAY Cinch and 800,

The games Of cinch and 500 will
be played at the card party to be
sponsored this evening at Maths
hall by Eliza J. Humes chapter,
women of Moosehart legion. They
will start at s o'clock. Friends Of
the organization are invited to at
tend. Refreshments are to be
served at the conclusion OF the card
games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Coffee Tomorrow.

The regular monthly coffee Of
the ladies' aid society of the First
Baptist church will be held tomor-
row afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
F. H. First, 1915 Twentieth street.
1t is hoped that there will be large
attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Social Announcements,

The woman's missionary society
of the South Park Presbyterian
church will meet tomorrow after
noon at the home of Mrs. c. W.
Halves, 1900 Eighteenth avenue,
for the annual election of officers.
All the members are asked to at
tend this important meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18

d. Arc" of Tschaikowsky, and THE
LoreNe" of List.
Mrs. Fay has not given a public
recital while here, but she has been
gracious about using her voice for
home entertainments in Bettendcrf
and assisting on programs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18

splendid singers and they have ap-
peared in evening concerts for a
number of years with great sue
cess. The proceeds from the af-
fair will go toward paying for the
new piano at the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Clear $50 From Coffee.

The sum of'S150 was cleared at
the Pigville coffee given yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. W..
H. Marshall. $50 Twenty-sixth
street. by Ruth's band of Broadway
Presbyterian church. This money
will be used to carry on the Sun
day school work in Pigville, Korea,
where the late Miss Fanny Gle
land was in charge OF mission
work. Mrs. J. Z. Clarkson was the
general chairman in charge of the
coffee yesterday. and is we'll salts
fed as are the other members Of
the band, with the results of the
effort. The members OF the band
were dressed in white with green
sashes, and vases of green carna-
tons and yellow jonquils were
used about the rooms. The at
tractive white booths were deco
rated with shamrocks. giving the
effect of a profusion of seasonal
emblems. . Even the large white
toy pig on one of the tables was
dressed up in fussy green bow.
Mrs. Richard Lift was in charge
of the candy booth in the music
room. and this was most popular
all afternoon. Mrs. Wallace Sou
ders was chairman of the apron
committee, and had large num-
Der of both useful and frivolous
aprons at he booth, every one of
which was disposed of. Mrs. Clara
Lamphere was in charge of the
dining room. A silver basket of
green carnations was the center
piece for the table, and the cakes
frosted in fancy green and white
carried out the color scheme Of the
day. Here coffee was. served. The
affair was well attended all during
the afternoon, and certainly was a
success in every way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Covenant Class Meets.

The Covenant class Of the First
Methodist church met yesterday aft
ernoon in the club looms of the Y.
W. C. A. There were 20 members
present and the afternoon was
spent in general sociability and
working on the fancy work which
the members had brought with
them. Refreshments were served
by the committee composed of Mrs.
William Griffith, Mrs. L. Hance and
Mrs. E. H. Dunavin. The next meet
ing will be held April q at the
home of Mrs. Lynn Ewing, 1905
Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Meet Tomorrow.

Barbara Frietchie tent. Daugh-
tiers of Veterans, will meet tomor-
row afternoon in Memorial hall
The meeting will start at 2:30, and
as several important matters are
to be brought before the members
it is desired that large number
be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Annual Meeting Of Society.

The annual meeting Of the mis-
sionary society of the Grace Luth-
eran church was held yesterday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. E. +.
Bartholomew, TAI Thirty-fourth
street. Mrs. G. A. Brandelle was
elected president and Mrs. Joshua
Hasselquist vice president. Mrs. A.
Anker was elected secretary and
Mrs. o. E. Anderson treasurer. Mrs.
D. E. Steck read paper on mis-
sions and refreshments we're served
by the hostess. The next meeting
of the society will be a social one
to be held May IL in the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-18
Union to Have Meeting

The Kings Daughters union will
hold a meeting at 2:30 Monday aft
ernoon at the public library, which
the members are all urged to at
tend.