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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

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Dear Mrs.. Thompson: How can i
get acquainted with 4 nice youne
girl? ! prefer . brunette. ! am !
gentleman 10 years old, bat very
short for my age. am 1 feet II
inches. Ell 8.
There Is no satisfactory answer
to . problem like yours. You will
Just have to keep your eyes open
for the right girl and go to places
where you viii have the opportun-
ity OF meeting people. imagine
you are looking for > girl about
your size. which Of course il not
An impossible aim. l think II you
are patient and do not search too
hard you will find the right girl.
Don't forget the old saying, Seek
love and It will Zee from three !;
nee love and it will follow thee"
Dear Mrs. Thompson: / have
been having dates with Z boy who
seemed to like me real we'll and
wanted me to go with him alone,
which l wouldn't do. Now he
snubs me because would not Do
you think he really liked me? I
hate to have him act that way.
How can / make him like me better
without going with him alone?
CARRIE B.
Let the boy have his own way.
He likes you or he would not snub
you. II You remain firm and in
different to his signs of resentment
he may decide the best way is to
agree to friendship on your
terms.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I know a
very bad woman who has a baby
and she has put it on a married
man. This man has a very sweet
wife and she has taken the baby to
raise as her own. positively know
she is one of the best mothers to
this little boy l have ever seen. She
dearly loves him and I know she
would fight for this baby's life. AT
the same time the mother Of the
baby is still meeting the man.
Don't you think should tell this
mans wife? l feel it isn't right
for them to fool this poor woman.
She has been a good wife and every
one likes her. Th1 worries me on
account of the vie. VIOLET.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

I Keep what you know to yourself
A higher power II looking out fol
the wife and your assistance II moi
needed in the least to. guide hei
destiny. The wife il mot beinl
fooled since she Is leading good
and helpful life. Tho husband and
mother OF the baby are fooling only
themselves since they expect hap.
pineas % the result Of wrong doing
Do not by any means mix up in
this affair.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am q
and pretty. / also wear pretty
clothes But I don't seem to at
tract men. l suppose I am doomed
to be IN old maid. What can dc
to make myself. interesting and
talkative! MARIAN.
Do not be conceited about your
looks. People are very charitable
about their own appearance and
very often they credit themselves
with attractiveness which is not no.
SeAVOUAC ~ Ok4CIo.
To be interesting a person must
be interested. Busy yourself until
you become really absorbed in the
thing you are doing. A busy per-
son who is well-read is usually very
Interesting.
Amy Marie: Your little letter,
showing such a brave spirit, has
brought comment from my readers.
If you are willing to send me your
name and address l will put you in
touch with people ready to offer
suggestions and help. Your ider-
tity will be strictly confidential.
James c.: 1t would be dis
astrous to marry the young lady
unless you are OF her race.
&c. E. G.: Do not take anything
to reduce your weight unless a
competent physician advises it.
Make careful study. of y Uhr diet.
"A Reader" l am sorry, but I
cannot name any firm which will
give you work to do at home.
Watch the advertisements and you
may run across something that
will interest you.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08
EGG DISHES.

Baked Eggs--Line creased muf-
IN tins with strips OF bacon, then
break one egg in each. Bake about
eight minutes or until egg is arm.
Over this pour . thick cheese sauce
made from one tablespoon melted
butter. one heaping tablespoon
hour. one and one-half cups milk,
cne-half teaspoon salt and three
quarters cup grated cheese. This
makes an attractive dish for. a
luncheon party.
Omelet for Two Cook two slices
OF bacon to q crisp. delicate brown !:
lay on brown paper. cut into small
pieces: leave enough OF the bacon
fat in skillet in which to cook the
omelet. Save rest. Take four
strictly fresL eggs, beat yolks and
whites separately. To the well
beaten yolks add Il tablespoons t
milk. season, fold in whites
beaten stiff, put into hot skillet in
which bacon was fried. Sprinkle In
the small pieces Of bacon, cook to
delicate brown, turn. When .,,,ne
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08
AT The Fort Armstrong.

Perhaps one of the best al!
around programs ever seen at the
New Fort Armstrong opened a
three day run yesterday. Mary
Niles Minter has appeared in sew
eral good pictures but it is thought
this one is just little bit better
than any she has made. No doubt
this is due to the splendid vehicle
she has in "Al Souls Eve" an!
then again il may be the support is
better than ordinary, which in
cludes Jack Holt and Carmen Phil
lips.
In conjunction with "All Souls
Eve" is THE De Maria Five" a
company Of singers, dancers and
instrumentalists from sunny Italy.
The above act has just finished an
extended engagement with the
larger picture places in Chicago.
Arthur White. conductor of the
Fort Armstrong Concert Or
chestra," has arranged THE Light
Cavalry" for the overture for the
balance of the week.
The management has had several
inquiries il there would be raise
Of admission during the engage
ment of East Lynne" which opens
next Sunday for four days. But it
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

sustained throughout. is really the
best sort OF spice to insure success.
1t is mystery and plenty OF it, that
makes "Sl3," the Robertson Cole
super-special featuring Wedgwood
NOVEL;, which plays at the Rialto
theatre Saturday. one of the best
films ever seen on the silver sheet.
To begin with, 1913" is an Arsene
Lupin story by the famous French
author Maurice Leblanc, and has
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

the pep and punch which has dis
tinguished NJ. Leblanc as one of the
best novelists of the day. The story
was adapted to the screen by W.
Scott Darling and directed by Scott
Sidney under the direct supervision
of Charles Christie: The picture is
placed in France and carries many
beautiful settings of Paris and
cities in the southern portion of
the Republic.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08
Household Hints
Ienn Hint,
BREAKFAST

Mems Hint
BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal
bread Crumb Griddle Cakes
Fruit Sauce Coffes Z
LUNCHEON.
Vegetable Hash Chilli sar~.
GRAINED Celery
Fig Tapioca
DINNED.
Creole Chicken
Boiled Macaroni
Corn Pie Spiced Beets
ono~ ruooine Custard Sauce
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

&C. E. G.: Do not take anything
to reduce your weight unless a
competent physician advises it.
Make a careful study. of yVhr diet.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

= announced that the prices yin
remain unchanged throaKhout the
enlargement Of this mammoth pro
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

Ounced that the prfcea III
remain unchanged throo9hout IL.
engagement OF this mammoth orn.
fductiOn.
Al The Spenoef Square.
Mildred Harris ChaDlin's f.vo,,,.
Jewel y the pearl. She says il ~.
aiMays been one Of her chief ~.
nitions to own . rope OF pearls. I'm
Up to the present time she ha.
! ioun dthe prices too high. How.
ever, she wears one remarkable
pearl ring from which she says ahe
would not part under any circum-
stances. She does not share in the
superstition that pearls presaee
tears. although she admits she has
she her share OF them. Mrs. Chan
lin Will be seen In her latest screen
success, odd Dad" at the Spencer
Square theatre today and satur-
day.
At the Columbia.
The Columbia theatre is in re-
celpt OF announcement from their
booking department today OF news
Of some extraordinary features for
the next few weeks. Week Of April
a brings Boutwell, Brown and his
Bathing Beauties, including the
Brown sisters, in a new 1921 Re-
vue." This is an exceptionally big
act and will be here for the entire
week. Week Of May l, Miss Emma
Carus; May 5, Bert Baker & Co. and
the date for Lillian Walker, the
famous motion picture star. is now
set for the first half of week Nav
10.
Next Sunday one Of the novelty
acts OF vaudeville, "A Trip to Hit
land" introducing 10 we'll known
song writer's, who, in addition to
introducing and singing many of
their own popular songs. one of
their number will compose and
render at everys performance a
brand new song written on the
spur OF the moment.
The show opening at the Column
bla last night has two headliners,
Herschel Henlere, the composer of
kismet. presents Malame Skiddi-
kadinki in "Pianodage." Betty BY
ron and William Haig. two clever
players, offer "A Book of vaude-
vile" Other acts on the bill in
clude Harry Tsuda in a spherical
novelty. Dan Staley and All Burns.
two eccentric dancers. offer a skit
which they have called After the
Club; Schepp's comedy circus:
Jewel & Raymond, "Just Two
Kids"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

Recipes for \ Day.
Stuffed Green Peppers-Cut Of,
stem ends Of six sweet peppers, re-
move the interior and iii with =
dressing made OF one-half pound
round steak ground, one-haif cup
bread crumbs. one egg, salt and
pepper, all thoroughly mixed to-
getner. Place in shallow pan and
pour two cups OF thin white sauce
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

put Il once int hoe chop nla&A
garnish with parsley. sefse q 0acA
Rice Nests With Egg Use -.
soned cooked rice. Form into cnkeo
IN inch thick. one 10 each peroOn
to be served. Fly In deep fat until
brown after having scooped uo4
hollow In upper side. When bfU1n
on under side drop bit Of butter 81
hollow. then IN egg. Season, cosaf
tightly and cook until egg ID se<
Care should be taken to cook the
rice we'll SO that the starch ~ III
drawn out. This holds It together
for frying.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

A lingerie waist gives ont nrst
at cuffs and neck. while other parts
are quite good. The garment IL
too good to throw away, but not
satisfactory to wear longer - 4
waist. From these you can make
many a pretty corset cover with
very little trouble as follows:
Cut the neck down to height de-
sired for corset cover. cut out the
sleeves. leaving shoulder straps.
Make a small hem around neck AMI
APPS, and overcast on an mex
pensive lace. A narrow ribbon may
be run In hem OF neck. II desired,
to draw it closer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

At The Rialto.
While successful photoplays are
always endowed with a proportion
of spice of some nature, the ele-
ment of mystery, when carefully
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

--a1oE1oof P1C5UneD
DOWNTOWN

-aDoYJoH P1C5U13D-
D0wN1Owu
- Amslssss-nasy Miies Mintsr in
al Souls Eve"
a,.s.. ss....-Aild-d Harris Chap
- q HOld Dad"
/. ,.,.ss.-Hus-n. o'snen in "wo-,ds
ApsrLH
Sunset Jones'
OUTLYING
sa--rhin,e'sh'h street. roar'ssasA
sssass.
s.s<k Hs~h-ilos Twelfth svenus-
aesemss's kialts-624 Ninth ssrsst.
Ynuise Lovely in The Little Grey Mouse.
r,nh Avsau---2532 Fifth .vsa1s-
Augustans Gynnasium.
April s5-Tn-City symphony orchestra
concert.
under su.pices Tri-City Musical sssocia-
ton.
Coliseum.
fUaTeBp0rtt
Ami s---Mabie Garrison concert under
.usn,cns Tri City Musical association.
Anrii :4-Tr-City symphony orchestra
concert.
Rurtis Theatre.
Davenport
April 12-Jsek NorvortA u ~ -
Fnends
(spitsi Thratre-t Davenport TodAy-
The Concert.
VAUDEVILLE
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

Celumbss Theasye--Change OF bill twtcs
wees, \.
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18
AN APPRECIATION

We pause amid the varied and mul
tiform literary wealth of our time t,
think Of those minds, which, possess
ed of great capacity, many accom-
plishments and unerring instinct, vet
left no record 50 faithful to them.
selves as those in the memories Of
friends.
We have in mind one such life, far
finer, far richer, far sweeter than any
written chronicle can be such an abun-
dant-almost crowned-life was that
Of Maria Barnett Johnston, whose re-
cent death and partial biography have
been recorded in the journals of sew
eral cities. Much Of her social biog-
raphy was given and many of the STIR
ring civil and political events through
which she passed. Yet there is some
thing more to be said, or this tribute
would be incomplete.
Her cardinal contribution to the in
tellectual work of her day was finely
planned, and effectively given. Her
well-known "Chart Club" was founded
on her conviction of it's need, and her
great desire to bring together the
women of her day and
place, to consider fairly, intelligently,
and with hospitable minds the great
questions Of the age. and the nroh-
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18

iems OF her own country. Her topics
were SO vital, and the presentation OF
them SO interesting that her class was
always full to oyerflowing, and few
passed by or the other side. In one
OF her visits to Baton Rouge, she met
the phlllst0ria Club at the home of a
TREND, and at their solicitation gave
them brief but brilliant little sketch
OF one Of her trips to Europe. In
remembering it, they kindly regret
'hat never again will they hear the
sound of voice that is STILL"
Her life was long one-eighty-six
years-and all of them borne blithely
and with courage down to the gates
OF death. She was loyal and loving
70 her friends while steadfastly true
to herself. In her keen interest in all
great work for the world and for in
divlduals, she was yet amusingly
scornful Of fads and pretence. Ripen-
ed by experience and familiar with
current social, civil and historic events
she was never so competent to live
as when she died."
Her courage in meeting the sorrows
# life was most beautiful. Her gai-
ETY. and irresistible humor made SUM-
shine i'll many shady places. That
warmth and glow, that delightful fel-
loWshlp have now given place to al
beloved and unforgetable memory.
Those who gathered at her lectures
SO lucid, SO telling, hung upon her
words with deepest interest, and did
not fail to carry away with them
much OF her own contagious enthu-
siasm. There was a freshness about
her that was lovely to one wearied
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18

with the more complex and perpIeX-
ing lives Of others.
Her writings were not "mere bits of
literary coquetry' and one little book
that describing life within the forti-
fications Of Vicksburg during the
seige of 1863 was as vivid and tragic
as the reality itself. The Victorian
Era gave her what she had to say and
the manner Of saying it.
Her life's evening had its pathos.
The patience with which she bore the
blindness that darkened her speaking
eyes, and the quick courage with
which she defied that misfortune by
teaching the tips of her fingers to do
service for those defeated eyes, were
noble and beautiful. beyond words to
say. She sometimes took her benefi-
cent books to bed with her at night
and forgot the darkness in the bright
ness and charm of their pages. Not
one word of bitterness stung her
brave lips, but there was always the
fortitude that "tuEls each necessity
to glorious gain. And now she sees
Who can regret that she has gone
where the Eternal Light Of Lights
grcets her wakened sight.
MARY CATER EWING.
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18

the West, in backing out after her
first ramming cut off a part of our
lower deck. Both the Webb and the
Queen of the West were pretty badly
crippled, but the Grand Era was able
to render all needed assistance. The
prisoners we're taken to the MisSis-
sippi side and marched to the nearest
Confederate quarters, and afterwards
exchanged, Commander Brown was
court by his government
for surrendering such formidable
boat without better fight, His de-
fense was that his crew had never
heen in a fight before, and the ram
ming of his boat was so fast and fu-
rious they became demoralized and
could not handle the guns, and the
second blow from the Webb cut hole
l his hull about four to six feet, and
she began sinking at once, which fur
ther helped to demoralize his men.
The position at teh head of nv
company placed me within about three
feet of where Col. Brand stood on the
cabin deck during the entire engage
ment, which gave me a good view Of
everything from the first gun until
the surrender, when the burning
harges drifted too far away to light
, the scene.
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18

manding the trans Mississippi depart
ment, had taken the Queen Of the Wes'
and the Webb up Red rived and trans
formed them into powerful rams witt
a steel wedge shaped prov just below
the water line.
An Attack Planned.
About the 18th of February, 1868
while on duty at Port Hudson, the
writer learned there was a scheme on
foot to board and capture the India
nola under cover Of night. He volun'
teered to be one Of the party, and
was let into the scheme. There were
to be three companies Of fifty men
each, and each company to be COM
manded by one officer, the whole to
be under command of Lieut.. Col.
Brand. We would take a river boat,
find the Indianola, board and capture
her under cover of darkness. We
would be protected on the boat from
the rife shot by bales of cotton; the
company officer to select his fifty
men from volunteers after they were
made acquainted with the danger of
the expedition; each man to be sup
piled with an army rifle, a revolver
and a cutlass. l was ordered to select
my men and report next day. I de-
cided to pick my men from the Texas
and Arkansas soldiers. The follow
ing day when I reported with my men
| found there Capt. Mcdonald from
Tennessee, Lieut.. Cochran from the
Fourth Louisiana, Capt. Boon, with
three guns from his Pointe Coupee
Light Battery, and the necessary men
70 man them, and young doctor.
We marched abord the DR.. Beatty,
III old sidewheel river boat, fitted up
With cotton bales for our protection
rom small arms. We were assigned
'ur position on the boat by Col.
Brand. Capt. Mcdonald, with his
ompany on the left, and Lieut.. Coch-
an across the rear, all on 'the cabin
eek. We had just room for our men
o single file behind the cotton bales.
Capt. Boon, with his three guns,
coupled a position on the lower deck,
18th eight additional men and Crap
ling irons to make fast to the In ;
ianola when we should lie alongside ,
enable US to board. I
On the morning of February 20 we 7
1T Port Hudson and slowly steamed {
p the river on our adventurous trip 7
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18
A Desperate Undertaking in Which
Several Baton Rouge Boys
Participated.

The following thrilling account o
the capture Of Federal gunboat In
dianola from the pen Of Captain c. "
Gallagher, published in the Times
Picayune Of September q, 1913 is Of
local interest to Baton Rougeans az
several Of our soldiers participated ir
the hazardous venture. Among those
whose names Woman's Enterprise has
been able to learn were John r. Mes,
bit, c. A. Roberts and Frank Ponsel.
vert, the two latter of whom are yet
living. This paper is indebted to
Mrs. Gallagher, neice of the late
Mrs. E. T. c. Longmire, of New Or
leans, so we'll known and beloved in
U. D. c. circles:
Gen. Grant decided to occupy and
control the river between Vicksburg
and Port Hudson by running his most
formidable boats by the batteries at
Vicksburg at favorable opportunities
and have them patrol the river be-
tween the two points.
One Of the first to make the at
tempt was the Queen of the West.
She succeeded in getting by, but in
crippled condition, and was after
wards captured by our forces. II
think the next was the Webb. | am
not sure about this, however, as II
have heard the Webb was of Confed-
crate origin. Then came the India
nola, the most formidable iron-clad
gunboat Of the Federal fleet, con-
structed and fitted out especially for
this service. She passed the batteries
without scratch, our largest guns
having no effect on her. She was con-
sidered invulnerable from any force
on land or water. Besides her six
large guns she had a full crew, equip
ped with the largest army rifles. She
was absolutely mistress of the river
from Vicksburg to within range of
the Port Hudson batteries, shelling
the towns, country and plantations
along the river ad libitum. Something
must be done to put an end to her, or ]
other boats would join her from the {
1eet above Vicksburg and we would t
'e cut off from the West and the re-
'ult would be serious. II
In the meantime, Gen. Taylor, COM ,
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18

The fire loss in America in 1920 is
estimated at more than half billion
dollars. During the same period 49,
600 persons lost their lives in fires.
Woman's enterprise., 1921-11-18

A Fairview, N. j., boy of IA asked
the judge to send him away because
he couldn't be good. He is being held
for trial on burglary charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-04

; while the red gown was entirely OF
the velvet. the blue had side drap-
cries of tulle which fell below the
bottom OF the skirt. Both girls had
their fluffy blonde hair confined by
fillets of gold leaves and both wore
amusing little French slippers to
match their costumes.
Miss Frances Hoar was accom-
panied by her fiance. Reginald y.
Foster, who was having his first
opportunity to meet her friends In
Washington.
Many stunning gowns were worn
last evening and jewels worth the
proverbial kings ransom. Mrs.
Peter Goelet Gerry had on a distinc-
tive gown of orange crepe which
from an old-fashioned fringed
showl. Princess Bibesco, who was
accompanied by her husband, the
Minister of Rumania, wore a white
and silver frock which had the
whole top of the bodice fashioned
of parallel straps of the material
Mrs. George Howard. back in Wash
ington after an extended absence
and just emerging from mourning,
was a strikingly lovely picture in
a black velvet gown, with strands
of crystals trimming the corsage.
AMONG THE GUESTS.
The Secretary of State and Mrs.
Hughes were present, also the Sec
rotary OF War and Mrs. Weeks with
other members of the Cabinet
Among the diplomats noted were
the Spanish Ambassador and Nine.
de Riano, the Russian Ambassador,
Mr.. Bakhmeteff:. the Argentine Am
bassador and Nine. LeBreton, with
their niece. Miss Manuela Lloveras:
the Serbian Minister and Nine.
Grouitch, the Swiss Minister and
Nine. Peter, and the Polish Min
lister and Princess Lubomirska. The
guests also included Justice and
Mrs. Mahlon Pitney, Senator AMI
Mrs. Arthur Capper. Senator and
Mrs. Robert l.. owen, Senator
Lodge, Senator and Mrs. James w.
Wadsworth. jr.. and Senator and
Mrs. william NJ. Calder.
Others present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Larz Anderson. Miss Mabel Board
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Ander-
son. Mrs. John p. Story and Miss
Caroline Story. Mr.. and Mr.. Arthur
Addison, Mrs. Cromwell Brooks, Mr.
and Mrs. 7. Fl. de Sibour, Mrs.
Harry Leonard. Miss Louise Theron,
the Misses Patten, J. II. de Beaufort.
of the Netherlands legation; Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Getty Chiffon. Capt.
and Mrs. Carlo Huntington, Mr..
and Nine. Celesia- Miss Margaret
Harding. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Tiller. Mr.. and Mrs. William Whit
ing Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Morgan. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fred
Essary, Congressman and Mrs.
Royal Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Carter