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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20

From the Chicago News.
 JAPANESE persistence in pourihs
 Asiatic blood into the Facitic @ coast region concerns not Cahfer- mia alone, but the entire United states The s7.oOo Japanese now in Cailiorhia constitute an increase of III per cent .;n tep years. An excess of births over deaths of Japanese in California exceea- inr 400 per cent in 1919 may well ihoi- cate that the fecundity ot the race Vii n accomplish what direct immigration IS .nrohibited from doing With whi'e birtbs exceeding deaths by only 2V per cent in high years and by less than io nsr cent in 1919. the problem is clearly one peculiarity of Japanese expansion.
 Without in any way raising the ques- tion of race superiority or inferlorlty' the fact remains that two races so oii- ferent in physical characteristics ana ID culture cannot mix without the deteri- oration or destruction of the better things in the civilization of both. we assume no arrogant superiority Of race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20
RACE PROBLEM IN CALIFORNIA

or culture over them, says Governor Stephens of California in his recent re- port on Japanese migration submit ted to the federal government. we have learned to admire the brilliancy of their art and the genius that these display" He adds that tlle people of California are determined to prevens the>--developmen of a Japanese com. munity in that state, this determine 'tion being based fundamentally upon the ethnological impossibiIty of assim- Hating the Japanese people aud the consequent alternative of increasing e population whose very race isolation must be fraught with the sravest cir cumstances.''
 The people of the United states hav9 suffered much from indifference to res cial problems. The ha Sonal body is marked with permanently alien scars. Yet the hope of preserving an American race and American culture still lies tn race hemogensity. The foreign problem for Americans is predominantly in the far west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20

So full of artiess jealousy IS Suh'' It spilIs itself in fearing to be spiit.
 --Hamlet. l. 4 $. *
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20

to improve itAta and make it moro digestible.
 It is probable that the wine called sack in England derived it's name from the Japanese liauor being intre- dueed in Great Britain by spanish and Portu&ue Sd. traders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20
4It1N UIKO PI 8 ttIII4IIt NIII5 NI IlIIO V TIT " he best evr yt offered"
 Flock of Them "Eirmingham ranks third in popula-

Birmingham ranks third in popula- tion figures in relation to other south ern cities states Lieut. Richard E. Thompson, balloonist, here for the na- tional race, "but it certainly must rank first in regards to pretty women.
 Since my arrival in Birning gham, and l have been here only q very few than in any other southern city which I have visited. There's certainly 8 flock of them in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Practical Conferences

Plans for the city-wide training school to be held at the First Baptist Church. beginning September 26, are being rapidly completed" says pr. Jesse A. Cook. the dean. Arrangements are being made not only for a number of inspirational addresses by Sunday school teachers of nation wide fame, but series of practical conferences where talks will be made by experts are being worked out.
 The recent report from the Sunday school department on teacher-training shows that Alabama stands sixth among the states of the south in the number of diplomas conferred. The training school has become sn annual event eagerly awaited and we believe that the programme this time will be the best eyr vt offered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20

1t would appear that the right to tote an umbrella in some eastern countries was about as nigh higher privilege than to sport the peacock feather in China, and as much coveted by states Hung Chang, that willy old diplomat who came to the shores and behind his in- scrutable face laughed at our western ways and wenA home and wrote some things about us which to say the least
 of them were an indictment of some or our western ways,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20

Nineveh and Egypt there are representa- tions of kings and sometimes of lesser potentates going in procession with an
 umbrella carried over their heads, and lstili has something of the same signifi- eahce. The Mahretta princes of India had among their titles lord of the um-
 brella.p In 1855 the King of Burma, in
 addressing the governor general of India,
 termed himself "the monarch who reigns
 over the umbrela-wearng chiefs of the eastern countries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-20

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

One OF the most enjoyable and de-
lightful social affairs Of the season
was the complimentary dinner
dance given to the members Of the
cast Of the American legion show,
"The Jollies Of 1921" last evening
under the auspices Of Rock Island
post, No. 200, American legion, at
the Rock Island club. The entire
cast was presents covers being laid
for 60 in the club dining room The
room was appropriately and at
tractively decorated with American
flags, and with American legion pos
tiers. DINNER partners were Sc
cured by novel drawing contest
A delicious seven-course turkey
dinner was served. beginning at Z
o'clock. Individual favors were
small silk American flags, and the
place cards were diamond-shaped
affairs. tied with red, white and
blue ribbon. and bearing the words,
Rock Island post. No. 200, American
legion, complimentary to the cast
of the "Jollies Of 1921" and the
name and date. The cards were
used later for autographs of those
present.
Following the dinner. short toasts
! were given, Daniel X. Brennan.
commander of the post. acting as
POSTMASTER. Keith Dooley, Edward
Carlson. Marcus Brough, Leroy
Klove, Charles Wheelan and M. H.
, Sexton responded to toasts. Ed
ward Carlson, on behalf Of the cast,
thanked the legion members for the
courtesty shown them, and the
commander responded, thanking
the cast for their efforts in making
the show one of the most success
full home talent affairs given in the
city, and said that the evening affair
was given by the post to show their
appreci. tion of the work of the
cast.
At $50, the party went to the
ball room. The evening program
| was opened with grand march led
by Mr.. Brennan and Miss Bertha
Baker. Meidke's Jazz orchestra fur
| nished the music for the dancing.
| Many novel features, to enable the
cast and legion members to get bet
ter acquainted. were introduced
into the dance program, among them
being several broom dances. who s
who number dance and various cir
cular two-steps. Punch was served
duringthe evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Art Leaxue 10 Give Tea.

The third OF the series OF infor-
NAL teas sponsored by the Tri-City
Art league will be given at the Art
league studios on Main street, Day.
export. Saturday afternoon. At
that time some OF the pictures by
He-mon More. league instructor,
win be on exhibit. Among the cole
lection are some very In .eresting
pictures Of Colorado. Tea will be
served by one of the league men,
bers. The hours are from 1 o'clock
on. and cordial invitation is eY-
tended the general public to attend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Entertains L. H. Club.

Mrs. l.. E. Scott entertained the
L. H. club at her home, 1913 Sec
ond avenue yesterday afternoon.
The afternoon was spent en1oyably
with crocheting and sewing and late
in the afternoon delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The club will meet Dec. l with MRS.
Clayton Simpson, 1907 Twenty-third
street A,sMoline. -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
To Nominate Officers,

The nomination of officers for
Barbara Frietchie tent No. 81.
Daughters of Veterans. will be the
business OF importance at the tent
meeting to be held tomorrow after
noon at $50 in Memorial hall. A
large attendance is desired.
Announcement was r-...at.e this
morning that the bazaar which was
to have been held on Nov &c has
been indefinitely postponed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Standard Bearers Sponsor Sale.

The Standard Bearers OF the
First Methodist church is to spon-
sor a bakery sale Saturday at the
Y. NJ. c. A. A large variety OF
home bakery goods and candies
will be on sale. Articles will be on
sale beginning at II O'Clock and
TIE affair will continue as long as
the supply lasts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
l..ntertaius for Son.

Mrs. P Peterson entertained at
her home, 1925 Eleventh avenue,
last evening at pretty informal
party given for her SON Barney Pc
terson. The guests were 10 young
men and girl friends OF her sons.
The evening hours were spent pleas
antly with v;ctrola and piano mu-
sic and games were enjoyed. At a
late hour Mrs, Peterson invited the
guests into the dining room, where
she served delicious coursed
luncheon. The table centerpiece
was a pretty bouquet OF sweatpeas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
DinNcr for Nurses.

Mrs. T. II. Kaege and Mrs. Homer
Drummer are entertaining the mem
beers OF st. Anthony's hospital
Alumnaa association this evening
at the Haege residence, 1905 TWEEN
tieth street, at a turkey dinner.
Covers will be laid for "a and the
Thanksgiving idea will Re carrie!
out in the menu and in the decora-
tons. Pumpkin baskets Of fruit
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Entertains Argus Girls.

The Argus girl employees enjoyed
delightful walnut party last even
ing at the home of Miss Goldye
Sosna, 1921 Twenty-ninth street.
the affair was in the nature of a
farewell party for Miss Agnes Algie,
VlO leaves soon for California,
where she will make her future
home. Piano music and singing
and general sociability occupied the
early evening, together with dane
ing. Mrs. Gertrude Smith favored
with several readings. At q late
hour the guests we're invited to the
dining room where a delicious
luncheon was served at the table.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Aid Sponsors Coffee.

The ladies' aid society Of the
First Methodist church Is to hold Q
coffee tomorrow afternoon At the
home OF Mrs. J. F. Robinson. 61a
Twentieth street. Mrs. Eugene
Mattison Is chairman Of the coffee
committee. Besides the coffee q
saie Of rugs and fancy articles and
en- assortment Of beautiful baby
quilts will be conducted.
Mrs. ], l. Clancy has charge OF
the program for the afternoon
which will include vocal solo b.
Mrs. Fred Soper. a reading by Mrs
Fay Hough Mccarthy and cornet
solo by william Lavender. accom-
panied by Miss Helen Lavender.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Auduhou p. T. A. Meets.

Forty members of Audubon p. T.
A. enjoyed the program and the
meeting OF the association held
yesterday afternoon at the school.
The program included a Thanks
CIV play by the pupils OF the fifth
grade, and song by Stanley Hes
sell. The usual business session
was held. followed by a social hour
and refreshments. The next meet
ing will be on Dec. 10.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Pre.Thanksgiying Social.

Deborah class of Broadway Pres
byterian church are sponsoring a
pre-Thanksgiving social for the
members and friends of the congre-
cation Friday evening at the church
There will be a program given and
refreshments will be served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Change Place Of GYM Class.

The Y. W c. A. girls gym class
will not meet in the gymnasium as
usual tomorrow night at I O'Clock.
There is to be banquet in the
gymnasium and through the kind
Tess OF the American Legion the
class will be conducted in the Ar
mory. The class members are ask
ed to meet at tie usual hour and 20
in body ~ the hall.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

Coopman Of Big Island. The date
has not been set for the wedding,
but it will take place sometime this
month. The young couple Will
make their home in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
first Division Aid Meeting.

The tirst division Of the ladies'
aid society Of the Spencer Memo
rial Methodist church held its reg
ular meeting yesterday afternoon
Il the home Of Mrs. Newton Ma
pei. s2S Forty-nfth street. Mrs.
Frank Rite, the division leader,
lee the dsvotionals. About forty
members we're present, and the
regular business was transacted.
Plans were made for the bazaar and
supper which the ladies are to
sponsor Nov. 30 in the church par
lors. Refreshments will be served
during the afternoon and from $50
to 1880 o'clock supper viii be serv-
ed. Rev. A. M. Stocking, and Rev.
Mr.. McCown Of the Methodist
church OF Abingdon gave address
90. Delicious refreshments were
perved by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Robert Neal. Mrs. Agnes
Moody. Mrs. Roy Hoffman and Mrs.
Edward Miller. The second divis-
ION Of the society will meet Tues
day afternoon ct the home Of Mrs.
( A. B. Curtis, It's FOrty-third street
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Aid Coffee TomorroM.

The ladies' aid society of the
First Baptist church will give a
coffee to which friends are invited
tomorrow afternoon at the Y. W.
c. A. The hostesses for the affair
are Mrs. W. J. Kahlke, Mrs. Mary
Johnston, Mrs. Fred Ely and Mrs.
J. J. Ingram.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

Theophile Osterling of the Twen-
ty.ourth street road. announces the
engagement and approaching mar
riage OF his daughter. Mics Mary
Margaret Os erling, to Carl Coop
man. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Aherne(by.Tupper.

1ois1sLola Topper, eldest daughter
u Mr. and Mrs. B. A. upper, $50
IveanE istrset, and william A. Alb
ornethy were united In marriage Of
10 o'clock yesterday morning at the
passOnaee OF the Fifteenth Avenue
Christ!an church. Rev. Guy b. VIII
hanson, pastor Of the church, Of
SEATED, using the simple ring cere-
nOny. The couple was attended by
Mrs. B. A. Topper and l.. B. Topper
mother and brother Of the bride
Mr.. and Mrs. Abernsthy left immed-
iately for their new home In Aurora,
Ind, where they will be engaged in
chtropractic work. Both are grad
uates OF the Palmer School OF Chi
,ropractic in Davenport.
Mr.. AbernetRy was born in New
Zealand. He came to this country
shout year ago TO take up the CHI
ropractic work Ut the Palmer
school.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Candy and Bakery Sale.

The Junior Girls Friendly society
OF Trinity Episcopal church will
conduct candy and bakery goods
sale Saturday afternoon at the par
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Recep.iOn for Pastor.

The Milan Methodist church and
the Mcconnell chapel will tender a
reception tonight in she parlors of
the Milan church, honoring Rev.
john A. Decker and family. An
impromptu program will be given
and refreshments will be served.
The w. n. b. acts as hostess.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Social Announcement

The woman's missionary society
OF the South Park Presbyterian
church will meet at $3.50 tomorrow
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. H.
NJ. Goodin, 1910 Eighteenth avenue
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

ish house. between the hours of
and O'Clock. Coffee will be sery-
ed the guests during the hours also.
Friends Of the society are invited to
call.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Social Announcements.

The ladies' bible class OF the Gen.
trail Presbyterian churN, will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. G. H. Scherer,
1929 Fourteenth-and-a-half street.
All women are requested to be
present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

nine was spent With singing. gsnes
and dancing. The afair WAS e the
toFmm Of ! miscellansous shower
md there were many pretty gifts
Scf the brids.to-be. II y iAts hour
delicious Refreshments were served.
The rooms vire> decorated Wild
bouqnets of roSes. Many other par
ties are being planned for the
bride elect, afnong them ! O'Clock
dinner Sunday evening, when Mrs.
william lllntz will be hostess 1t
her home, 1928 Ninth avenue.
Pederatien B0Os:s Bareau.
General Federation Of Women's
clubs ID going to boost home bu-
reau work all over the country. ac-
cording to resolutions passed at
the biennial at Des Moines last sum-
mgr. This means boosting Just
what the women Of Rock Island
county are working fora home
advisor. or as she is sometimes call
ed, q home demons ;rator. The fol-
lowing. from the General Fedora
ton News Bulletin. should be OF
interest to county women:
III the housewives OF the United
States are worth ten. billions OF
dollars In the labor market texperts
having figured that housewives con-
tribute q sum equal to SIS a week
to the finances of the United States)
Is it not worth while to give them
expert training for their job!
This is the question Mrs. Jen-
nings. our first vice president, is
going to try to answer in . practi-
cal way, in her effort to put over a
campaign to get home economics
teachers INTO all our states, under
provisions OF the Smith-Lever act.
She will cooperate with the states
relations division Of the department
Of agriculture Why not a home
demonstrator in every county,"
This is what Rock Island women
want TO know. Just as soon as each
township organizes. q unit OF 30
women-or even fewer-this coun-
ty will be in line toNhave home
demons rator, visiting housekeeper,
home aGyis0r, or whatever the wom-
en- may wish to call her. Would
it not be we'll worth while for all
women Of the county to speed up a
bit and thus make IRock Island
county a part OF this big general
federation work?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Entertains Friendship Circle.

Mrs. George Lind of 1125 Third
street A, Moline. was hostess yes
terday afternoon to the members
Of the friendship circle. The guests
enjoyed the afternoon working on
their fancy work and chatting A
luncheon was served by the hos
tess. One new member was taken
into the club yesterday. Mrs.
Idolf Pearson of 912 Thirty-fourth
street will entertain the club on
Dec. 3.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

The new Steinway piano in the
college chapel will be. used for the
first time tomorrow might at the
concert to be given by Arvid Sam
uelson and Louis Kreidler at Au-
gustana college. Mr.. Samuelson
needs no introduction to tri-city
people. He has been head Of the Au-
gustana conservatory for number
of years, and he has appeared in
concerts here before. Mr.. Kreidler,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
StriDger.M0SeS.

A wedding which comes as a sur
prise to friends and relatives OF
the principals took place Saturday
evening in Peoria when Miss Flor.
ence Moses, daughter OF Mrs. A. E.
Taylor Of 1041 Fifteenth street. be-
came the bride of Roy E. Stringer
OF Peoria. The marriage was per-
formed by Rev. Charles E. Ray
mond, the double ring ceremony
being used. The future home is to
be in Peoria, where the bridegroom
is a clerk at the Holt Manufactur-
ing company. Mrs. Stringer has
been a telephone operator at the
Rock Island depot.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

Starting Sunday, Olive Tell in
Clothes" at Majestic.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Guild Sevs for Baza..

Trinity guild met yesterday aft.
4 ornoon At the home Of Miss Alice
Young. $3.50 Fifth avenue. 1t was
. work meeting. the members oc-
! cupying their time sewing on .arti.
cles for the bazaar which is to be
held Dec. s. Refreshments were
aerved at the close of the after
noon. The next meeting will be
held 1t the parish house on Dec. /
when Miss Clara Whitman and
Mrs. Ralph Dart will be hossesses.
Need Volunteers to Furnish Treat.
A few more volunteers are need
cd to furnish treats at the munich.
pal tubercular sanitor.um for the
remaining weeks Of the year Aay
dreaui1ation or Individual. An:
will volunteer, Is urged to notify
Mrs. Kate V. Collier, telephoning
her early In the morning rs she Is
away from home most Of the day.
The treat this week was furn-
jshed by Mrs. NJ. f. Lucas OF FL
TenO. Okla. formerly .of Rock Is
land. AMI the VIE OF the former
ltrainmaster OF the Rock Island
road. Ice cream. cake and candy
were furnished.
Next week. the Fort Armstrong
chapter, Daughter Of the American
Revolution will furnish the treat.
Prtnsrtial fer Miss ScheiRman.
Miss Mo'lie Bernstein entertained
lrst evening at her home. $40
Eleventh. avenue at m ENJOYABLE
InFenuptial' party for Miss Mary
4cAeirman and Joe Rosete. whose
narriase Is to take place IN the
3o4e future. There were about
slIepty gueats present, and the eve
~ F.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18

WI form the conterpiGce Of the IL
4 BILE. sociabiIity will occupy the
svuning hours.
CanDlire ! Grsnt Success. =
Avery. pleasant time vas had at
the campfire given By the WomauSs
Relief corps last evening In Ne
mortal hall to members of the
Grand Army 81 the Republic and
the American Legion. A good rep
ressntation Of members Of both or
ders attended with their lady
friends, and members Of other pat
riotic organizations. A most de-
licious chicken dinner Was served
at s O'Clock to company Of some
one hundyed and fifty. after which
q delightful program was given. It
was opened by Mrs. Frances Sic
mon, the president, and Mrs. Mary
Cameron. the patriotic instructor
had charge OF ii. Following is the
order in which it was given:
America"
Prayer-Rev. H. 8. First.
Vocal selection = Miss Esther
Malmrose. accompanied by Miss
Marion Siemon. \
Reading-Miss Violet Pasc0e.
Piano solos-Miss Darlington.
Reading-Miss Margaret Carnag-
han.
Vocal solo-Misss Louise Mclean,
accompanied by Miss Dash 'ngton. !,
Reading.Comrade Dewrcse CT
Moline.
Vocal solo-Mrs. May Richards
Casey.
Violin-Richard Weckle, accom-
panied by Mss Anita Evers.
Vocal solo-Mrs. Mae Marshall,
accompanied by Mrs. Robert Cusl-
man.
Remarks-Rey. Mr.. First, Com
rades Murphy, Francis Barker and
Emil Johnson.
A half hour sing was led by Mrs.
Casey and Mrs. Marshall, and fol-
lowing the singing of the old and
new war songs, the program came
to an end by singing the star
Spangled Banner"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-18
Eliza Garfield Tent,

Eliza Garfield tent No. %, Daugh-
terss Of Veterans, met in regular
session yesterday afternoon with a
good attendance. A short business
session was held after which the
flag was drapsd in memory OF Com
rade E. w. Austin. The tent is to
sponsor a bazaar, Saturday, Dec. II.
at the Tri-City Electric company
service building, 1410 Fifth avenue.
Mrs. Fannie Gaskill is chairman Of
the committee In charge OF the at
fair. Nomination Of officers was
made at Yesterdays meeting, and
election will take place at the next
regular meeting of the tent. Dec. l..