davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Civic Department
Members to Hear
Bills Explained

Mrs. W. J. Sweeney will have
charge of the program for the meet
ing of the civic department OF Rock
Island Woman's club to be held on
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock In the
parlcr OF the Masonic temple. The
subject for the meeting VIII be
The Bills Before the legislature
The various bills OF interest to the
women of the country VIII De
brought up and explained, 50 that
all can vote intelligentiy. This Is
a part of the legislative work for
clubs as outlined by the state and
national federation. Legislative
forums are to be held from time to
time, similar to the one held last
month in Springfield Various bills
are continually being presented De-
fore the local club, which have a
local as well as national signfn-
canoe. and In order that the club
women may all understand the m
port of the proposals, each club Is
TO enlighten its members The local
club has planned the program
the civic department for Friday as
a part of the legislative program.
Mrs. j. r. Freeman Will nave
charge Of the music for the alter
noon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Nauv Attend Football Dance.

Students from colleges and from
the high schools of Rock Island and
Moline were present at the annual
football dance of the senior class
OF the Davenport high school, held
Friday evening at the Outing club,
to which about two hundred young
folks were attracted. The honor
guests were the members of the
football team. During intermissions
of the dance, music for which was
furnished by Miedke's orchestra,
punch and cake were served in the
banquet room. One of the features
of the evening was a solo dance by
Miss Becky Ritz.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
MORE PARALYSIS
AMONG CHILDREN
THAN YEAR AGO

With the great increase dprin.
the late summer and early fan J..
the number OF cases of infastzIa
paralysis in Illinois. Rock Isla5s
and Moline have been fortunate ;,
having two of the % state clinic.
which to some extent eurtailed -.
disease in this community.
During the year ending June a
1920, there were 1897 cases rpno-t
ed by these clinics. This nunks.
had increased to 2,473 at the 49,.
of the year ending June 80. Is9I
The clinics have been sponsors
by civic and charitable institutiogs
throughout the state. In Roct Il
land the. clinic is conducted at -.
West End settlement.
The results Of the clinic ara The,
some children who were unahis -
walk were, in time, cured. Otbsss
have been greatly benefited. M
work is being done for the benast
of helpless children, without ros,
the only request being that thoss
who are able Will furnish their
own braces.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
THEME
OF BUREAU TALK

Members of the executive commit
tee OF the Rock Island county home
bureau will meet in the bureau
headquarters in the State Bank
building at 1880 o'clock tomorraw
morning, and the advisory commit.
tee meets at 1;30 o'clock in the aft
ernoon. Both meetings will be ad-
dressed by Miss Mabel Wilkerson
assistant state leader of the home
economic department of the Uni
yersity of Illinois on Publicity"
Miss Wilkersou visits home bu-
reaus in the northern half of the
state, and is at present assisting in
the membership drive now being
conducted by the Mercer county
home bureau.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
University Women With Mrs. Davis

Mrs T. B. Davis of sos Twenty
sixth street, was hostess Saturday
afternoon to the members of Tri-
city Chapter, American Association
OF University Women, entertaining
at IL social meeting. There were
some one hundred tri-city college
women present, and enjoyed the
afternoon with their needIework
and with ~sociability. At a short
business meeting the chapter ap-
proved the action taken by the ma
tional association ~favoring disarm-
ament.
A delicious two-coursed lunch
con was served by the hostess. The
next meeting will be held on Jan.
z at the home of Mrs John McGown
Stevenson, Twenty-third street,
when the assistant hostesses will
be Mrs. Elizabeth Barton, Miss Dor
othy Rhoads. Miss Hulda Rhode
and Miss Jetta MabIe Colbert. The
subject will be Social Life at Col
lege," and Mrs. J. T. Davis will
have charge of the program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Party on 18th Birthdr.

William Krambeck of 25os Eighth
street, was given a surprise party
Saturday in honor Of his 18th birth
day anniversary, which he observ-
ed on that day. The guests of the
afternoon were Is boy and girl
friends. Games of various kinds
were played. In the contests first
prizes were awarded to Miss Mar
garet Blocklinger and Edward
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Social Announcements.

The woman's guild of the South
Park Presbyterian church will
have an a1l-day quilting Thursday
at the home of Mrs. R L. Baird,
1907 Thirtieth street
The monthly meeting of the aux
Hilary to the American Legion will
be held tonight at the Legion hall.
There are some important matters
to come before the auxiliary, so a
large attendance is desired.
Bethany Home sewing circle will
have an aIl-day sewing tomorrow at
the home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
POSTPONE
OF CITY PLAN BODY

The meeting of the Rock Island
city planning commission schedul-
ed for tomorrow night has been
postponed owing to the inability of
some to attend The meeting will
be held within the next two weeks
and will be attended by Bennett &
Parsons, the Chicago architects.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Sunrise ON MIS- RIeuer.

A surprise party Gas-earried out
yesterday on Mrs. Rose Bleuer
when a company of Is relatives
went to her home, 1926 Twenty
ninth street, during the afternoon
and presented her with a chest of
silver.
Progressive 500 was played dur
ing the afternoon and evening, Fred
Bladel taking first prize and Mrs.
w. F. Perry consolation favor. Sup
per was served by the self-invited
guests.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05

Musical Club to
Have Program OF
Christmas Music

-The Spirit of Christmas MUSIC"
is the subject for the program to-
morrow afternoon at the regular
monthly program meeting of the
Rock island Musical club The
program will start at 8 o'clock and
Will be as follows:
Ballet DuBussy
Miss Oenone Apple
This is the Day .-....--. hramer
Mrs. S. ]. Nyquist- soprano;
Mrs. j. R Tuckis. piano; Miss
Apple, violin. and Miss Lo-
reta Murphy, harp
Glory to Heavens Eternal King,
Meyer-Helmund
MIS- Nyquist and Mrs. Tuckis.
From a Far Country =. Ina Roberts
Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith
Pirriere ........... Haffmelman
Miss Murphy.
The Cratchitt Dinner -. Dickens
Mrs. Goldsmith.
ave MaT1e 0ooHoo
Quartet
The Angle Song ...-.... St1ckies
Mrs Nyquist, Mrs. Tuckis and
Miss Apple.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
CircIa IN Meet AN Day.

Readyto-Help circle, Kings
Daughters will have an all-day sew
ing tomorrow at the home OF Mrs.
Sidney Anderson, 1904 Fourteenth
and-a-half street. Mrs. Will Hage-
dorm will be the assistant hostess.
The members are all asked to at
tend the meeting, as there is much
work to be accomplished, and to
bring the ~jellies for the visiting
nurse.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
CEMETERY
ASSOCIATION HAS
ASK Road

Samuel Slaterdowsky, 622 Elev-
enth street, was reelected president
Of the Rock Island Hebrew Gene
terry association at a special meet
ing last evening at the B'nai Jacob
synagogue. Ira Zimmerman was
reelected vice president F. Knin,
corresponding secretary; Harry
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
BANK ELECTS.

Stockholders of the Central Trust
and Savings bank held their annual
meeting at $50 o'clock this after
noon, and voted for directors to
serve during the ensuing year. The
directors will organize at the COM
pletion Of the stock" holders meet
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Prthian Sisters to ] .ect.

The annual election Of officers
and the initiation OF candidates will
be the business of Importance at
the meeting of Pythian Sisters to
be held Wednesday evening at the
Moline Turner hall The meeting
is called for 1880.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05

vfner, recording secretary, and
Louis Andich. treasurer.
The association plans to ask that
the Thirtieth street road leading
to the cemetery be laid with Gin
ders, as in its present condition
the road is impossible with motor
vehicles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Inrited to Zal Ceremonial.

Members Of Amoo caldron are in
vited to the fall ceremonial of Zal
caldron of Moline to be held Thurs
day evening. The banquet will be
held at the commercial club at 6
O'Clock. Reservations must be
made for the meal by Wednesday
evening. Local caldron members
/. are asked to call Mrs. G. M Flood
. lat R. l. 1880. The ceremonial viii
ytake place at s O'Clock in Turner
hall.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Sponsor AFather's Night

The Horace Mann parent-teacher
association will have Fathers
Night" at the school tomorrow
night. The fathers will be in
charge of the program and will
serve refreshments. E. c. Fisher,
superintendent of schools, viii give
an address on the subject impress
sions from Overseas" Other num-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
MoNDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-DEcEMBER 5, 1921.

Bfocklinger and second prizes to
William Geisler and Miss Elizabeth
Barrett Lunch was served at a
decorated table, the centerpiece OF
which was a pretty birthday cake.
Many gifts were given the young
host as a remembrance of the oc-
casion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Rrsiness College Gives Dance.

A dancing party viii be given at
Thiefke's hall tomorrow night by
Browns Business college Music
will be furnished by Ross orches-
ira. All friends and former stu
dents of the college are invited to
attend the event
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
State Insnecfnr Here.

Mrs. Ida Nj. Seibert of Chicago,
state inspector for the ladies of the
G. A. r., will inspect Colonel
Bracket circle tomorrow afternoon.
The meeting is called for 2 o'clock
in Memorial hall in the court house.
Election of officers for the year will
be the special business of the
meeting, and there will be candi-
dates initiated.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05

The regular meeting of the par
ent-teaeher association of Rock Is
land high school will be held to-
morrow night at the high school
auditorium, when Rev. Frank Hous-
er of Davenport will be the speaker.
The meeting is called for 8 O'Clock
and following is the program which
viii be given and followed by a
social hour and refreshments:
LOVES Old Sweet Song~-Audi-
ence.
Solo-MB. Fred Mann.
Talk, righteousness In the
School'-Rev. Mr.. Houser.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
RED CROSS TO
BE IN S

The Rock Island chapter of the
American Red Cross will hold its
quarterly meeting at $50 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon in the head
quarters. Some important matters
are to be taken up at that time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
TRICKY p. e. 0.,s to Meet

A meeting of the Tri-city chap
tiers, P. E. o., will be held at L
o'clock tomorrow noon at the Dav-
export 7. W. C. A The affair Is
planned as a get-together for the
tri- city members of the order, and
the program will include talks by
various members.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Tea to Honor Sister-fn-Lav.

Mrs. Frank C. Huntoon of 1859
Forty-irst street, is entertaining
this afternoon at an informal tea,
given as a courtesy for her sister
in-law, Mrs Jay G. Hmtoon OF
New London, Conn. The guests
are a group OF tricity young WON
en-. The honoree with her hus-
band, Lieutenant Hunteon of the
United States navy. have been Wis
ting at the home of the Iieutenant's
father, ]. G. Huntoon, 914 Twenti-
eth street They will remain for an
other two weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Endowment Fund Society In Mo.
line.

Mrs. William Gamble Of IFS
Fourteenth avenue, Moline, will be
hostess TO the members of August
n Endowment Fund society on
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. A. F..
Schersten will have charge of the
program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
CoNTTsrF REED CASE

Edward Reed, who was arrested
on a charge OF driving an autoIno-
bile while intoxicated, received an
other continuance before Magistrate
d. ]. Cleland in police court Sat
urday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
ATTENTION. EAGLES.

Members of Rock Island aerie,
No $50, are requested to meet at
Eagles home tomorrow afternoon
at 1:30 to attend the funeral OF
Brother William Wendt.
J. c. WRIGHT, Secretary.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
r

Chicago, Dec. Ben ". Hooper.
vice chairman of the Railroad La
Dor board, said reports to the board
showed steadily improving condi-
tons among the railroads.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Seuinr Gronn 10 Meet.

The Palestine Orphans Sewing
group will meet on Wednesday aft
ernoon with Mrs. l.. Rubern, 1884
Twelfth street
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Moose Card Party.

Loyal Order of Moose, No. 100.
sponsored a card party Friday
night at Maths hall, which was at
tended by enough guests to sur
round 10 tables Of 500. Prizes were
awarded the winners in the games.
1t has been decided not to hold any
more OF the affairs before Christ
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05

terdgy afternoon and evening. was
the weekend guest Of Attorney and
Mr.. A C. Mueller at their home on
Ripley street, Davenport Miss
Warde came to the ~tri-cities Satur-
day night after the performance
OF the play In Clinton. joining her
mother, Mrs. Florence Hines Cox,
Of New York, who has been here
since earlier in the week
Mr.. and Mrs. Mueller invited In
a few friends informally for Sun
day evening for an a~fter-theatre
party for Miss Warde and her
mother.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05

bers on the program viii be q vocal
solo by Mrs. E r. Marshall and a
reading by Miss Eva Simmons. Al
though the event is designated as
Fathers Night" all mothers are
invited and are expected to partici-
pate In the affair. Members are
requested to bring the garments to
be given to the welfare association
to the meeting tomorrow night.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
AnderSen-Spicer.

Miss Genevieve B. Spicer. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs C. H. Spicer of
921 Eleventh street and Carl T.
Anderson of this city were married
at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon in
the study of the Central Presbyte-
rian church Rev. ]. T. Mordy
oficiated.
The bride wore a dress of mid
night blue taffeta, with a fur
trimmed hat After the ceremony
there was a wedding dinner served
at the home of the brides parents,
for the members of the immediate
families.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson will re-
| side for the present with the brides
parents. Mrs. Anderson has resid-
ed in Rock Island for five years and
previously lived in Viola The
bridegroom formerly lived in Des
Moines- He is employed at the
arsenal.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Christmas Sale Nets Large Sum.

The annual Christmas sale con-
Quoted by the guild of Holy Child
at St Katharine's school, Daven-
port, Saturday, netted the splendid
sum of $605S0. The alumnae tea
room brought in s116.25 and the
fancywork sale in the gymnasium
netted $4S9-55.
There vas a good attendance and
a generous response The money
win be used in making improve
ments in St. Margaret's house, for
merfy the old Renwic home and
now a part OF St. Katharfne's
school.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Davenport Doctor to Address P-T-A

DIR. James Dunn, the child spe-
cialist of Davenport will be the
speaker Wednesday afternoon at
the regular meeting of the parent
teachers association of Kemble
school be be held at 3 O'Clock. Rob
ert Schwartz will give a piano solo,
and there will be refreshments
served following the regular bush
ness meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
CALENDAR
TODAY

oDAY.
HrShsuy Home sewing c4rcAe-
Prs Nobse Grand club of Eudnra Re-
bekah lodge entertained by Mrs eeorSs
T~renkenschuh. 1881 Thtrty-nfSh street
Bethany home board meeas-
geroud studeuts' recital Of Augustznz
Conservatory of Music
Music students' Grub meets with Mira
p. h Schroeder. Davenport
TUESDAY
Rock Iaaud Musical club meets af Rock
Rev. A. Frank Houser Of Davenport sd
dresses High School P~aruutTeschcrT rs
servics circle, Kings Daughters. meets
with Miss Dorothy Schoessel. 1880 Tveu-
aeth street.
Tacny Art league presents plays m
Horace Mann PIT. "A. has fathers
Ready4o-Heap etrcsa. Kings Daughters.
ailday sewing at home of Mira Sidney An
derson. 1904 Fourteenth aDd-a-half street.
Benefit card party given at home OF ArS-
Harry MAnwaring. 1854 Sevent ha~enue.
Philip Kaufman youthful viol1nlsA
gives concert at Augustzns college
Tn-cTU P. Z. ois meet Davenport 7.
w. G. A
WEDNESDAY.
"sophrunia's Wedding" presented At
Washington school by Lowell PIT A.
udAD - "a A&S OpH N
Of Mrs. viii Voss. 245I Nineteenth avenus-
Franklin chooI PIT. A will organize.
Kemhle PIT. A hears DR.. James Dunn
Of Davenport.
Dinner-dance at Outing club.
Chaminade club meets with Mz- s J.
Burich-
Pythian Sisters hold election and izitis-
ton
Augustana Endowment FUND soGefy
meets with Mrs. William Gamble, 1126
Fifteenth avenue. Moline
THURSDAY.
Etude club guest program at Outing
club.
Tri-Cny Sisterhood. Temple EmanEal,
sponsors buffet supper.
Alert circle. Kings Daughters, meets
with Miss Mary Rogers. 1926 Fourteenth
and-a-hah street.
Daughters of Norway meet with Mrs.
Vsldemar STversten- 351S Eighth avenue
Women of Mooseheart leelon meet
FRIDAY.
Frances Willard PIT. A presents "The
Deacon Entangled~ at Franklin school
TTCity Art league plays presented II
Illinois theatre.
Elk dance.
ST. Anthony's hospital guld.
Civic department. of Rock Island Won
ans club meets.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05

Leading Lady Guest in Davenport.
Miss Shirley Warde of New York.
leading lady in Smooth as Silk"
playing at the Illinois theatre yes
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
OUR PLAN

Pay us $500 and have instrument delivered to your home at once
or you may have it reserved for Christmas delivery. Payments
start Jan ], 1922.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-08

lowed by other steps TO settle economic
conditions in Europe and reestabllsh our
foreign market Unless normal condi-
lions are restored we must cut produc-
ton TO meet internal demands only, and
that means increase of unemployment"
Senator Capper-"I approve of the ac-
ton OF the President / see no harm
that can come of Ii In viaw OF the ex
pressed limitations contained in the note
or acceptance, showing that we are 10
observe our traditional policy of keeping
out of European enlargement, and 1
can see that much good may come
ofit."
Senator Jones--"With the limitations
in the note OF acceptance think il is a
wise move and l believe 1t Will bring
beneficial results"
Senator Warren-'I think il was a
wise and courteous thing to do and l
see no particular objection to IL. II
seems to me under the circumstances we
could not do less than accept. with the
distinct understanding that we do not
place ourselves under obligations TO for
eign governments or assume response
bilities"
Senator Lenroot-"I am very much
pleased with the Presidents action. /
have assumed that we will not insist on
any particular course OF action except
where II concerns ourselves. 1 do not
regard 1t as being in conflict with the
Presidents declaration about keeping
clear OF foreign entanglements."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-08
FRANCE DELIGHTED
AT RETURN OF U. S.
Paris Press Pleased at the
Prospect of American
Cooperation.
PROOF OF GOOD SENSE
Even if Delegates Are Only
Unofficial, Presence Will
Be Useful.
ONLY JUSTICE is SOUGHT
Secretary Hughes Praised for
Letter to Gompers Against
Russian Trade.
PROOF OF GOOD SENSE
ONLY JUSTICE is SOUGHT
BIZ the Associated Press.

PARIS, May 1.-THE Paris newspapers
express much pleasure to-day over the
return of the United States to the
councils of the Allies, news of the de-
cision of the Washington Government
being prominently displayed.
The Journal des Debots reviews the
series of actions taken by the United
States in connection with the peace
settlement under the Administration
of President Harding. and terms the
return of the United States to partici-
patton Another proof of good sense
and friendship toward the Allies" The
newspaper continues:
Even IL the United States delegates
attend only unofficially, their presence
will be most useful They can express
opinions that can be taken into con-
sideration, and they can inform their
Government at first hand. AS we seek
only justice, we can only be pleased at
the temperance in the allied councils
OF representatives of the country that
made such great sacrifices for the
triumph of right"
Inc JOHIHut uGS DSUQtS again TeIeTS
with pleasure to the action of the United
States in advising the Germans to adj
dress adequate offers to the Allies. and
commends the letter of Secretary
Hughes to Samuel Gompers, president
of the American Federation of Labor, in
which he emphasized the futility of
initiating trade relations with Russia
under present conditions. as useful in
formation to the British on the dangers
of relations with the Soviets.
The Iatrdnsigednt refers to the Amer
lean return as good news of happy
augury.''
1t was declared that the action OF the
American Government was the result of
French diplomacy. and would facilitate
general settlement of peace problems.
Referring to Emergencies between
Premier BRAND and Prime Minister
Lloyd George, which arose during the
meeting of the Supreme Allied Council
at London, the NGtin declared that the
opposition of the British Prime Minister
to many Of NJ. Brands demands
stopped as by enchantment" when he
was told of the United States note to
Berlin rejecting the German PREPARATIONS
proposals.