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Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
"Appian Way" Was Ancient
Rome's Main Thoroughfare
and Fashionable Promenade

The Broadway of ancient Rome was
in It's time not less famous than the
principal thoroughfare of New York.
1t was called the "Appian Way" and
along ii flowed all that was most in
teresting and picturesque in the life
of the imperial city. Thronged by
chariots and the vehicles of fashion. II
was the favorite promenade of the
idle rich. over its smooth pavement
successful generals, TO whom had been
granted the proud privilege of tri-
umph, led their returning armies. with
hosts of unhappy prisoners of war.
The Via Appia, however, was much
more than city street. 1t was the
metropolitan terminus of one of the
great Roman military roads. Begun in
312 b. c., II ran through one of the
great city gates outward TO Lower
1taly-to Capua, Tartentum and
beyond. One mile beyond the gate
was the magnificent Temple Of Mars.
Along the thoroughfare today are
ruins OF once beautiful buildings that
resemble those of Northern France
and Belgium. And no wonder, mas
much as their destruction was wrought
by barbarlans who We're the ancestors
of the present day Germans. But the
great road, like others OF Roman orl-
gin. extending over most of Europe.
remains Il wonderful monument to n
bygone civilization.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
OLD TUNES

As the strata of perfume, heliotrope, rose.
Float in the garden when no wind blows.
Come to us, go from us. whence no one
knows.
So the old tunes float. in my mind.
And go from me- leaving no trace behind,
Like perfume borne on the hush of the
wind
But in the instant the airs remain
know the laughter and the pain
or times that win not come again;
try to catch at many tune
Like petals of light fallen from the moon.
Broken and bright on dark lagoon.
But they float away-for who can hold
Youth, or perfume or the moons gold?
Sara Teasdale. in Scribner's
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Maple Pet Of Public.

The magpie in Kensington gardens
has many friends who attend his daily
levee One of so tender heart that
she conceals chicken bones in her nun
for his delight was told that an offer
ing of meal worms would prove irre-
sistiblc.
She sought this delicacy. but only
to learn that 1t is now unobtninabls.
For meal worms, as an article of bird
fare. came from Germany.
Most Of us will bear with equani-
nifty the disappearance of this strang-
est of Hunnish trades. To the author
tiles Of the geological gardens. how
ever. the problem Of meal-worm pro-
duction is said to be a welghty one
still unsolved.-London Chronicle.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Dogs Talented in Comedy
and They Provide Many
Good Laughs for Owners

1t is not generally known, but dogs
Those who have made a close study
Of CANNES long ago came to this con-
clusion. The gift is not confined to
any one breed. Some of the stunts
done by fox terriers are not only
laughable, but they show the dog to
be natural born comedian.
A woman recently owned valuable
fox terrier which was so much of q
comedian that he kept the household
in state of constant good humor.
The dog never had been taught the
tricks he performed, and the most in.
teresting part Of 1t was, he liked to
show off when the house was filled
with guests. The terrier seemed to
know that he was creating laughs. One
thing he did was trick that would
be hard for the average person to be-
lieve unless he witnessed it. 1t was
a performance he went through to
avoid having his coat put on in the
winter months, when maid took him
for walk.
When the dog saw the maid ap-
preaching with the coat he would hang
his head. One evening when party
of guests were present the dog con-
ceived new scheme of trying to
arouse sympathy, so he could get out
of having his coat put on. When the
maid called to him he looked around
the room, and then, quick as a flash,
he started to run to the different cor
ners as if looking for rats. He was as
serious as u judge sitting on a bench.
Once or twice he stopped to see what
effect his performance was having,
then he looked at the maid, wagging
his tail with an expression on his face
which seemed to say: "Now you won't
make me put on the coat after that"
The guests caught the idea, and
wave of hearty laughs came from all
sides.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Lights in Ocean Depths
Afforded by MuItitudes
of Seas Minute Animals

On still nights in tropical waters the
sea ofttimes is Illuminated as if by
fires of its own. Every breaking wave
crest looks like a flame. An oar dis
turbing the surface seems to dip into
molten metal. Swimming fishes leave
wakes of brilliant brightness.
The phenomenon is due to the pres
ence in the water of multitudes of mi
mute animals, each of which holds up
its tiny torch, SO TO speak. to contrib
ute to the illumination.
Marine creatures of many tribes
crustaceans, jelly fishes, cephalopods
and fishes of various species carry
lights. Some fishes have luminous
disks on their heads, others have lum-
inous spots along their sides.
The angler" fish has a regular
torch for back fin, enabling it to see
while looking out for victims which its
light is expected to attract. Another
finny species, found only at great
depths, carries what looks like an cleo
trio light bulb, which serves an equiva-
lent purpose.
1t is in the depths of the ocean that
the really remarkable light bearing
fishes dwell. Theirs is Il realm Of
inky darkness, into which no ray of
daylight penetrates. If they are to
have light, they must furnish 1t them
selves; and, to catch every possible
glimmer, most of them are provided
with huge eyes.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Gowns of Supreme Court Judges.

When, soon after the Declaration of
Independence. the United States Su-
preme court was formed, some of its
members wanted to adopt the costume
worn in America by judges of colonial
days. Thomas Jefferson, the author
of the draft of the Declaration of In
dependence, effectively squelched this
suggestion. For heavens sake" he
said, discard the monstrous wig
which makes the English judges look
like rats peeping through punches of
oakum!'
Other suggestions-such as the garb
of n Roman senator, flowing robes
with mortarboard cap, and so on
were also rejected, and 1t was eventu-
ally decided that the judges should
wear short gowns OF black silk. These
they still wear.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12

told me the only thing that would help me
was a change of climate. He advised me to
20 to q southern climate. knew OF Dr..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
decided to try it. had my nurse get me
two bottles. The first night had her give
me Just few drops every few minutes and
5y twelve o'clock was asleep, thing had
not done for about three weeks. The next
day they gave me this medicine every half
hour and after that as directed. kept up
its use until was well woman. It not only
cured me but was in better health than
had ever been and since that time I have
always taken 'Favorite Prescription when
tonic and it has never failed to help me. !
am glad to recommend DR.. Pierce's medi-
cines. MRS. SARAH COLEMAN, 1920
Wood Ave
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
EscaIloped oysters.

Put layer of oysters In the bot
tom of the baking dish, cover with
buttered crumbs. season with salt
and pepper and dot with butter. Add
another layer of oysters and season
ings, then the crumbs. Pour over milk
and bake twenty minutes. A cupful
each OF milk and crumbs is good
proportion. Never make three layers
OF oysters ms the inner one will not
be cooked or the outer layers over
done.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Curry Sauce for Oysters, Martin.

Cook half chopped onion in three
tablespoonfus of fat until softened
and yellow. Add two tablespoonfuls
of flour, one teaspoonful of curry
powder, or more II liked. one-fourth
teaspoonful each of salt and paprika.
and stir until blended. Add half
cupful or more of oyster broth and
enough rich milk 20 fill the cup, and
stir until boiling. Add n teaspoonful
of lemon juice. strain and it is ready
to serve.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Oysters a la Martin.

Toast round piece of bread and
set on an earthen dish fitted with
glass bell. Spread the bread with
anchovy paste. Above the paste set
six or eight oysters. enough to cover
the toast. Over the oysters dispose
two tablespoonfuls of curry sauce set
the bell in place and turn little cur
ry sauce around the bell where 1t
joins the dish. Let cook in the oven
until the edges of the oysters curl.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
The Favorite Shell Fish.

The edible crustacea, us shrimp or
prawns, crawfish, lobster and crabs.
mussels. are classed under the head
ing of shell fish. Oysters; because of
their flavor, are ranked as favorite
food, but as for nourishment, they are
not valued. At the price they have
been this season in most markets,
they are an expensive luxury, only to
be used in case of Illness or con.
valescence.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
NuA Ml~4~ ~t4Q
Present Automobile Shortage
Is Placed at 1000, 900 Cars

New York; shortage of automo.
biles this year was predicted by mem.
bers OF the National chamber OF com.
merce. although they estimated that
the passenger car output for the year
would exceed 100000. The shortage
ut present was placed at 100000 cars.
one of the most prominent manufac-
turers. y vas said, Is preparing -
double the factory capacity this year
because of the steadily increasing de
mand.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Making Crime a Luxury.

Many motor speeders arrested in
your town. Uncle Si?"
NO. There used ter be. hut we set
tied them fellers all right. H'ain't
been hardly an arrest in six months"
How did you manage it?"
Wall. we Jest fixed the speed limit
M seventy-five miles an hour. an
darned few Of 'em can make It.
b'gosh .'-Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
observation-disclosures

Omaha, Nebr.-"I was at one time
greatly benefited by taking DR.. Pierce's'
medicines. l became all rundown in
health, was weak and nervous and was.
greatly in need of some good tonic to build
me up and give me strength. took the
'Favorite Prescription and the Golden
Medical Discovery and they proved to be
just what needed for they built me up and
restored me to good health. For this am
very thankful, indeed."-MRS. JENNIE
RICHARDSON, 537 8. 25th Ave.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Mulberry Bark Is Used to
Make Paper for Clothing

"Kamiko." Ms paper clothing Is call
ed In Japan, Is made Of real Japanese
paper manufactured from mulberry
bark. The paper has little "size" in
it. and. though soft and warm, a thin
layer Of silk wadding is placed be
tween two sheets Of paper and the
whole is quilted. Velvet shirts and
drawers made in this way are more
comfortable.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Oyster Bouillon.

Wash and chop fifty good-sized
oysters. Put them in a double boil
er, cover and cook slowly for one
hour Add pint of water, a table
spoonful of celery seed, strain, reheat.
Add a tablespoonful of butter, salt to
taste and serve in hot cups.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Mothers Cook Book

Thoughts are real forces-living messen-
gers of power. Love thoughts, even when
brought to bear upon our pains and trials,
transform them and make them educa-
tonal.-Henry Wood
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Oyster Cocktail.

Cut a grape fruit into halves re-
move the fiber, leaving the sections
oysters seasoned with salt and tabas-
co sauce
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Shave With cutlcura soan

Shave with cutIcura Soap
And double your razor efficiency az
well as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste. no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving.
bathing and shampooing.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12

saved my me- ] Do
came i'll; had .
severe cough and
bronchitis. At times
! would get 30 badly
choked up that !
would have to sit up
in bed to get my
breath and in . short
time ! began to suf.
fer with dropay. ]
doctored but did not
improve, in fact, !
got so bad I was bed
fast and had to have
n n,Irae The dOctOH'
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
SAYINGS OF WISE MEN

Felicity eats up circumspec-
tion.
A good fellow lights his can
die Mt both ends.
Full vessels give the least
sound.-German proverb.
Whatever Is fortified will be
attacked. and whatever is at.
lacked will be destroyed.-Gib-
bon.
When man finds 20 good
reasons for staying away from
home you may be sure he hns
ut least one bad one.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
Reflection on a Head.

Professor-"If the gentleman in the
back row will kindly remove his hat
will continue and point out con-
crete example"-Yale Record.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12
HER LIFE WAS
SAVEDi

Kansas City, KanA@"About twenty
three years ago DR.. .Pierce's Favorite Pro
Scziption and Golden Medical Discovery
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12

Lots wife was the salt of the earth
and still she wasn't satisfied.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-12

Grumbling doesn't pay. 1t only
makes the hard Job harder.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Coe College Lyric
Club Will Sing in
Rock Island April 8

Tho Girls Lyric club Of Coe col
1ege, Cedar Rapids. Iowa, is to give
3 concert Thursday evening. April
8. at tho Broadway Presbyterian
church under the auspices of the
four Presbyterian churches. the
Broadway. Central, Cleland and
South Park. The college is a
Presbyterian school.
There are 20 girls in the organi-
ration, and besides being able to
sing en- chorus they give varied
program Of duets, readings. instr1-
mental numbers. Indian songs and
readings, in costume and several
splendidly snappy stunts. The club
members are girls from northern
Minnesota, Arkansas, New York and
California, all studying music at
Coe college In the conservatory
under the direction OF Professor
Riser Patty. Miss Carol Houghton
is the reader with the club, and Is
particularly good in her Swedish
dialect and Indian numbers. The
evenings entertainment promises
to be one which will prove enter
tanning for all.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Reorganize Class,

The Loyal Daughters Of the Sec
ond Christian church met last eve
ming at the home of Mrs. William
Fisher, SIT Thirteenth avenue, for
reorganization. There were II
members and six visitors present.
Mrs. M. J. Hamerly is the teacher
Of the class and Mrs. Alberta
Barnes was elected president. Miss
Pansy Carter will be vice president
and Mrs. Leslie Atkinson secretary.
Miss Irene Johnson was elected
treasurer. Several standing COM
mittees were appointed. Mrs. VIII
liam Fisher is chairman of the
flower committee with Mrs. Died
rich McDougall assisting. Miss
Pansy Cartel, Miss Dorothy Schaf-
er and Mrs. Grace Sedgwick were
appointed to be ON the lookout
committee. A social hour was en-
joyed with light refreshments, the
time and place of the next meeting
to be decided later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Of Interest to Women

New York women have patented
more inventions than the women
of any other state.
A New York woman ID said to
earn more than 5000 a year de-
signing favors and bonbon boxes.
In the cartier days Of greater
freedom among Mohammedan
women, there were women preach
ers who were accustomed to ad-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

dress congregations Of won
the mosques.
The first postmaster OF I
more was Mary Katharine Co
who served from about III
1890.
Women arc still without
toral rights in all the Latina
lean republics and in the four
in countries of Europe.
A Hindu girl, after her 18th
IL not allowed to talk to bovs
cept to nearest relatives or
lily friends.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Four Most Famous
Singers Will Give
Concert April rs

April Is will be IN important day
for all tri-city people interested in
music and musical artists, for on
the evening Of that day four Of tho
best known and greatest artists in
opera and concert work today will
appear in concert ut the AuEustana
college gymnasium. They are be-
ing brought here under the aus
pieces Of the Tri-City Musical asso-
citation. The singers are Frances
Aida. soprano, Carolina Lassari.
contralto, Charles Hackett, tenor,
and Rena!to Zanelli, baritone.
None OF these singers need any
introduction or recommendation
here, for their reputation ~ estab-
lished elsewhere and their fame
are things with which anyone At
all interested in music 10 familiar.
1t is a most fortunate thing that
the association, which has sponsor
ed 30 many successful concerts IN
the last few years and given TIL
city people who do not get to hear
the artists appearing in Chicago, q
chance to hear them In their own
city. is to be congratulated on Sc
curing these four notables. Seats
for the concert will not be on sale
until April IL, and they can then
be reserved 1T the Cable music
house in this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

Mrs. H. S.. Bollman, the newly
nominated chairman Of the City
Welfare department Of the Rock
Island Woman's club, and Mrs. c.
J.. Searle Of the department and
Miss Molly McEniry and Miss Mary
Ogden Of the Moline club were
visitors st the ONCE Of the Mer-
Ger county home bureau at Aledo,
Wednesday, when Miss Elsie Guild
ersleeve showed the guests how the
ONCE was managed, and they were
much impressed with the results
achieved by the bureau. The quar-
tot was . committee named to in
vestigate the work and report as
to whether or not . similar organi-
zation would be Of benefit in Rock
Island county. In the afternoon
Mrs. w. H. Clark. president Of the
Mercer county homo bureau enter
tanned Il members Of the bureau
in honor Of the visiting committee.
Each member present told Of the
planting Of flowers and shrubbery
and also Of the arranging Of same
and Of the work they expect to do
along this line this season for the
Identifying Of the city. The COM
mittee Of the bureau which had
been appointed to investigate
kitchen equipment, made an inter
esting report and told Of the many
utensils which have only recently
been on sale which will be a great
help to the housekeeper. A discus
sion was also held regarding the
lunches which are being served at
the country schools and it was
pointed out that these have proved
successful. These lunches are
served under the supervision Of the
teacher who acts on the advice Of
the home advisor.
The Rock Island committee will
report the result: of the trip at the
next department meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Appoint Committee.

Committees were appointed for
the card party to be held the after
noon of April Is and for the Ganc-
ing party that same evening at the
meeting of the Lady Elks in the
clubrooms yesterday afternoon
The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the card party is
composed OF Mrs. Ben Cook, Mrs.
NJ. Lister. Mrs. W. c. March, and
Mrs. Walter Kt-loff. The commit
tee arranging for the dance is CON-
posed of Mrs. Peter Rasmussen.
Mrs. E. c. Eberhardt, Mrs. Marx
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Social Meeting Of Circle.

TIE regular meeting Of the Busy
Bee sewing circle held yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. J..
r. Ninemire, 1913 Fortieth street,
was q most pleasant affair. The
meeting took the form Of an April
Fool party, games and several
guessing contests appropriate to
the day being played: There were
20 members and several visitors
present, and after the games a pic
ture was taken Of the group. Dainty
refreshments, not April Fool at all,
were served by the hostess. The
circle will have an all-day sewing
meeting at Odd Fellows hall Thurs
day afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Announce Engagement.

Announcement has been made OF
the engagement and approaching
marriage Of Miss Mary c. Henry
OF 1914 East Ninth street, Daven-
port, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Henry, to Frederick Joseph
Wooten, young business man OF
that city. The ceremony will take
place early in the spring.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

Vocal duet-Absent ...... .Metcalf
Misses Myrtle Peterson
~.SS~~ o~h~>A-Aa~
Metcalf

VOCAL Quet-AOSeut MetCaiI
Misses Myrtle Peterson
and Louise Schunemann.
Ia o sole milo Told Neapolitan
folk s0ng) .............
Henry A. Councilman.
Little Pink Rose ..............
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Mrs. John Haasakker.
Dear Love Remember Me. Marshall
Miss Helen Conner.
Vocal duet-O That We Two
We're Maying .Nevin
Miss Katherine Enlandt,
Mr.. Woodlands.
(a) o Divine Redeemer .Gouaod
(b) La PartidA ........ Alvarez
Mrs. Elizabeth Tucker.
(a) Chanson Indou ...........
-. $50. Rimsky- Korsakow
(b) II in the Great Bazaars,
from Lover in Damas-
cus) Woodforde- Finden
Tom Merriman.
Roses After Rain :. Liza Lehman
Mrs. Guenthef.
Somewhere a Voice Is Calling Tate
Miss Bernice Vaz.
(a) The Nightingale Has .
Tyre Of Gold ...........
.......... Irma T. Wilson
ID Boat Song Harriet Ware
Miss Katherine Efflandt.
(a) The DANA ....... Chadwick
% Long Ago $50. Mcdowell
Mrs. Irving w. Klockau.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Pupfls' Recital Program.

The fifth of the informal pupils
recitals to be given in the Wood
hams studio in Moline was held
Wednesday evening when the fol-
lowing program Of more than un-
usual interest was given:
"a Bohemian Song ......Lowe
~ Chant du Matin ..........
Miss Evelyn Hammer and teacher.
/ Did Not Know ..Vanderpool
Miss Ethel Dunlap.
Piano-Poupee Valsant -. .Poldini
Mrs. Irving w. Klockau.
Voice
(a) Mavourneen .............
....... Margaret r. Lang
(bl At Dawning $1,000. .Cadman
Mrs. Keith Dooley.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Ticket Booth Stations.

Mrs. C. E. Sharpe will have a
booth at Foley's drug store tomor-
row and Tuesday, where tickets for
the moving picture, THE Rivers
End" to be shown April Is and IA,
under the auspices of the Rock Is
land Woman's club. will be given
out and money received from those
who have already disposed Of the
number of tickets allotted them.
Mrs. ]. B. Bassett will be at the
Central Trust building Saturday to
be in charge Of the tickets there.
Only the proceeds from the tickets
sold outside Of the theatre will re-
vert to the woman's club.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Auxfiary Has Meeting.

The ladies' auxiliary to, the COM
munity club met yesterday after
noon at the club rooms, when after
a short business session the hours
were spent in sociability. Mrs. J.
Robinson and Mrs. Charles Speck-
hart were the hostesses for the
afternoon, and served a delicious
two-coursed luncheon. The next
meeting will be held April s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Joyoaux Club.

Mrs. ]. A. Moberg, at her home,
1929 Fourteenth avenue, Moline,
entertained members Of the Joyeaux
club yesterday afternoon. The time
was spent with the sewing which
the members had brought with them,
and the afternoon was q most
pleasant and busy one. Mrs. Ben
Gillette was the special guest Of
the club. Lunch was served by the
hostess, and in two weeks Mrs.
William Butler will entertain the
club at her home, 1921 Nineteenth
avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Ready for Sale.

All 10 in readiness for the bak-
cry sale to be held tomorrow after
noon in Motor row on Fourth ave-
nue. by the Jane Delano circle Of
Kings Daughters. The girls have
been working diligently in prepa-
ration for the event, and are hoping
to dispose Of all their goods. The
proceeds Of the sale will be used
for the charitable work carried on
by the circle.