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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

The reports Of the more import.
ant committees. Mrs. Thayer said,
will include those Of the standing
committee. which will present the
national program for the coming
year; the child welfare committee,
now working to get the Sheppard
Towner bill reported out Of con-
gressional committee: the women
in industry committee, the food
supply and demand committee, and
the social hygiene committee. One
expected angle Of the standing COM
mittee's report, Mrs. Thayer said,
will be to urge all members Of the
league to participate in the mayor
atty elections which many cities are
holding this year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

pioneer business men and packers.
Dr. Van Zele is the son Of DR..
and Mrs. Van Zele of Geneseo. He
spent his school days in Gepeseo,
graduating from the high school OF
his home town in 1912. He went
to the University Of Iowa, where
he joined the PSF Omega fraternity,
and graduated from the college Of
dentistry in 1916, and he was on
the Institutional staff OF his alma
mater when the war came.
DR.. Van Zele went early in the
war to Fort Smelling and enlisted
in the infantry; was transferred to
the aviation section and sent over
seas to France. where he went into
training in a French flying school.
He made splendid war record,
served as first lieutenant for two
years in the United States air serv-
ice, and was attached to the Royal
Italian air forces in Italy for 10
months in 1918, receiving the Ital-
ian war service ribbon for bravery.
On returning to Iowa City DR..
Van Zele resumed his connection
with the University of Iowa, be-
coming instructor in the depart
ment of operative dentistry which
he now holds.
The new home after July l will
be in Iowa City.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Intermediate C. E. Party,

The Intermediate Christian En-
deavor society Of Broadway Pres
byterian church enjoyed social
last night at the church, and there
was a good crowd in spite Of the
weather. Mrs. John McGown Ste
venson chaperoned the party. There
were games during the early part
Of the evening and refreshments
were served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Hear Talk by Organizer.

Miss Catherine Craine, who Is a
member of the Chicago Womens
Trade Union league, and an Or
ganizer Of the telephone operators
union, gave very interesting talk
at the meeting of the Women's
Trade Union league last evening.
She told Of her experiences in the
work and the methods of organiza-
ton. 40 the business session the
members decided to have a call
meeting April % and a delegate
will be elected to represent the
league at the conference at Wau-
keegan. On April 80 the league will
sponsor a card part at the Harms
hotel. and the next regular meeting
will be held May s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
STUDENTS STRIKE.

Tama, Iowa, April 16.-High
school students went on strike"
here yesterday afternoon, refused
to attend classes, and paraded the
streets with banners and placards
protesting against proposed re-
moval Of Mrs. Ethel Carpenter. the
principal. The school board today
considered the situation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

l am regular every month and have
no pain at all. / recommend your
medicine to everyone and you may
publish my testimonial, hoping that
the Vegetable Compound does some
other girl the good it has done me. -
Mrs. GEORGE TEGARDEN, 915 Third
Street, Moundsville, w. Va
How many young girls suffer as
Mrs. Tegarden did and do not know
where to turn for advice or help.
They often are obliged to earn their
living by toiling day in and day out
no matter how hard the pain they
have to bear. Every girl who suffers
in this way should try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and if she
does not get prompt relief write to
the Lydia E. Pnkham Medicine Co..
Lynn, 4asa.. about their health
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
afternoon at Memorial hall. There

afternoon at Memorial hall. There
were 20 members present, one new
member initiated, one application re-
ceived and one comrade was guest
Mrs. Mccall, president Of Catherine
Duffin tent Of Davenport and her
daughter, Mrs. Miller, the tent sec
rotary, were visitors yesterday. The
flag was draped in memory Of the
late Comrade Mitchell, who died
during the week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Moose Card Party.

Six tables Of 500 were played AZ
the card party given by the Loyal
Order of Moose, No. 1870, at Math 8
hall last evening. Mrs. A. L. Luo-
now. Miss Sue O'Connor, William
Beardsley, and Ben. Jacobsen were
prize winners in the games. Dane
ing was enjoyed following the
games and refreshments were
served by the ladies Of Moose
hart legion. The Moose lodge VIII
sponsor a dance April 20 at Maths
hall and members and friends are
cordially invited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Patriotic Coffee Planned,

The patriotic instructor and color
bearers of Barbara Frietchie tent,
No. 81, Daughters Of Veterans, are
planning for patriotic entertain
ment to be given in connection with
a coffee which the tent is sponsoring
at the Y. w. C. A. rooms on Friday,
March %. Patriotic orders Of the
city are to be especially invited to
the affair, which will also be for the
general public
The plans were announced at the
meeting Of the tent held yesterday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

This charming street frock comes
direct from Paris. 1t is built on
the soft clinging lines which ara
30 becoming to the slender figure.
The unusual length of the dress
gives it a unique air. A contrast
ing touch is added by the daintily
rufied cuffs and collar. The front
drapery Is held in place by an i'm
mense silk tassel.
Indeed no small measure Of
charm is added to the dress nv II.
owner. who is none other than the
fastidfous Norma TalmAdge, who
has Just returned from Europa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Dinner to Honor Sister.

Thirty-five young married people
of the tri-citias were entertained at
a dinner party last evening at the
Outing club, Davenport, the affair
being given By Miss Grace Murphy
of SCI Thirtieth street. as cour-
tesy for her sister, Mrs. Carl Sny-
der Of New York city, who is Wis
iting at the parental home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Queen ESthers to Meet,

Members Of The Queen Esther so
ciety of the Spencer Memorial
Methodist church are requested to
make a special effort to attend the
meeting to be held Monday after
noon, after school. at the home of
Mrs. E. E. Schafer, 610 Thirty-ninth
street. This is the last meeting be-
fore the district convention to b
held next week in kewanee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

The season Of big church we'd
dings is at hand and that means
that white satin gowns, rare laces
and orange blossoms are interest
ing many a young prospective bride.
The veil is always an all-import-
ant affair for the big wedding"
There are many charming and al
Turing arrangements for either
tulle or lace wells. Pretty little cap
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
ut Marriage Of
Ne Bladei 10 w. a.
Anderson Announced

d a Asgustaaa college romance
1uininated in . secret wedding IN
I1ansas City. No.. Saturday. April
y whsn Miss Florence E. Bladel.
ypunesst daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
IL +. Bladsl Of 1872 Ninth avenue
nooane IL BRIDE q william A. An
loepoa Of Keasnsy. Neb., son OF Mr..
Anlsrpon OF Marinette. Wis. The
htide, who has been teaching school
Ia bethany. journeyed TO Kansas
Cify and was met there BY the
sbei1egfoom. The ceremony was
reformed BY Rev. Mr.. Abbott, pas
~ of . Presbyterian church. The
ooaple had hoped TO keep their
n3afriage . secret even from their
families until the close Of the school
farms, but the news reached Au-
gunGana friends and relatives. Their
wedding was being planned for
June. Both were popular members
81 the local college circles.
Mrs.. Anderson was graduated
from Rock Island high school with
the class OF 1916 and from Angus
tana college last year. She has
besn teaching history this year IN
tho Bethany high school. Mr.. An
dsrson graduated from the Mari
neite high school and from Angus
tana college in the same class with
his wife. This year he has been
Instructor in chemistry anc attn
letjc coach at a military academy
II Kearney. Neb. Both expect to
finish their school terms and after
. short visit in Rock Island will
spend the summer at the summer
homo Of the bridegroom's father at
Green Bay, WIS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Change Date for Sewing.

Helpers circle, Kings Daughters,
was to have held an all-day sewing
at the home Of Mrs. C. L. Silvis,
2l30 Eighteenth avenue next Thurs
day. The date has been changed
to Friday, April 30, the meeting to
be held at the Silvis home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Social Announcement.

The Plattdeutschen Schwestern
society will sponsor a card party
1t Maths hall May IL. Five hun
dred will be played and prizes
awarded to those holding high
scores. Members and friends are
cordially invited to attend.
DR.. c. W. East Of Springfield, Ill.
will hold his clinic for crippled
children at the West End settle
ment on Tuesday from O'Clock
until noon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Methodist Societies Meet.

The sub-district meeting of the
women's foreign missionary so
cieties Of Rock Island district was
held yesterday afternoon and even
ing at the First Methodist church in
Moline. In the afternoon the meet
ing was opened with devotionals
led by Mrs. Eugene Mattison and a
number of the Moline ladies gave a
missionary demonstration, Mis-
sionary Clinic" with Mrs. James G.
Sterrett Of Moline acting as chair
man. Mrs J. C. Bodewig told of
the plans that are being made for
the young peoples work and Mrs.
J. H. NORMAN of Moline gave a very
interesting talk on "Children's
Work" Miss Edith Bell, mission
airy worker Of Africa, gave an in
teresting and instructive talk.
A dinner was served at the close
Of the afternoons program and the
program for the evening was given.
DR.. J. A. Chapman of the First
Methodist church OF Roc k Island
led in the devotional service in the
evening and a demonstration. 1.-The
Spirit OF Missions" was given by
the members OF the Standard Bear
ers class. Miss Bell gave a SPLEEN
did talk on Building a Common
wealth" and the meeting was closed
with social hour.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Elks Give Dance.

Forty couples attended the dance
given by the Elks at the hall last
evening. Schoessel's orchestra fur
nished the music for dancing. The
date of the next dance will be an
nOunced later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

because my Pc
rods were irregu-
lar, came every
two weeks, and l
would suffer with
bearing-down
pains. A lady told
me of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
and how much
good it had done
Der daughter, 80
j took it and now
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Bereau Class Reorpanizes

Berean Class Reorganizes.
The Berean bible class of Cleland
Presbyterian church held a bust
ness and social meeting at the
church last evening and at the
business session the members de-
cided to change the name to Berean
Social Service club. The officers
are:
President-MrB. Minnie Cot.
Vice president-Harry Lindley.
Secretary-Miss Kate Burton.
Treasurer-Miss Mabel Haber-
thur.
A sewing committee was organ
lied and Mrs. Thomas Hughes and
Mrs. Michael Bollman were ap.
pointed as chairmen. A social hour
and refreshments followed close o.
the meeting. The class will meet
May 20 with Mrs. ]. J. Paulsen
1889 Twelfth street
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

effects, gracefully draped turban
effects and many other modes are
the vogue. Here, however, is a
very youthful and attractive ar
rangement. The tulle is gathered
at the back of the head in a deep
ruffle which stands up like a pretty
cap. A wreath Of orange blossoms
worn over the forehead and allowed
to hang down one side holds the
veil in place.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Chairmen Asked to Report.

Luncheon chairmen of the vari-
Gus Kings Daughter circles of the
city are requested to notify Mrs.
Ebert Don before Tuesday noon,
as to the number of members from
each circle who are to attend the
city union luncheon Wednesday at
the Y. w. c. A. 1t is absolutely
necessary that the number be
ascertained by the day before, 50
that reservations can be made at
the association.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

The program for the recital. IN
which Miss Mary Gordon. the gift
ed young pianist and pupil OF
Charles Grade, will assist Miss
Margaret Frank in song recital
Tuesday evening. April 10. at the
Hotel Blackhawk. has been an
nounced. w. Kenneth Bailey, the
we'll known pianist. will be accom-
PIANIST for the evening. Mrs. ANA
lia Schmidt Gobble is presenting
Miss Frank. The program for the
recital is as follows:
"ThAse Are They" flor the ora
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Rehearsels Announced.

The rehearsals Of the biennial
chorus for the ensuing week OF
April Is, are as follows:
Monday evening, 7:30-Augus-
tana chapel, Rock Island. Full re-
hearsal, Rock Island and Moline
division.
Tuesday afternoon. 5::30-Music
center, Davenport. Women Of Dav-
export
Tuesday evening, 7:30-Musie
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Interesting Canning Demonstration,

Representatives OF the Wear
Ever Aluminium company gave a
very interesting demonstration of
canning by the cold pack method
and the care of aluminium ware at
the coffee of the ladies' aid society
OF First Methodist church yester-
day afternoon. A large aluminium
dish pan was presented to the
members for the church kitchen.
A work meeting will be held May
6, and the place will be announced
later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
lone NE|GHb0R
Tells ANOTHER
Points the Way to Comfort
and Health. Other Women
Please Read

Moundsville, W.Va.-'T had taken
doctor 8 medicine for nearly two wears
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Van ZeIe- Brownie Engagement.


Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement and approaching mar
riage of Miss Helen Brownie.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Brownie Of "Hillcrest," Bettendorf,
to DR.. Y. Van Zele. formerly Of
Geneseo. now instructor in the de-
partment Of operative dentistry and
dental pathology at the state uni
versity OF Iowa The wedding will
be a home ceremony at the country
residence OF the BRIDES parents,
and will be in June
Miss Brownie. after graduating
from the Davenport high school, at
tended the University Of Wisconsin
at Madison, and then went to Iowa
to finish her university course. She
took up nursing. completing her
course at Iowa City in December.
She is now in charge OF DR.. Deans
ward in the university hospital.
Her father is ]. E. Brownie. cash
Ter Of the Bettendorf Savings bank,
and . granddaughter of the late
Otto Helbig. one Of Darenport's
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
Reserves to Give Party.

Members Of the older Girl Re
serve groups. the Philo. Mako,
Ehewee and Owaissa, are giving a
party Tuesday evening at the Y.
W. c. A., to which they are inviting
some young men from the y. M. c.
A.. and other friends. The affair
will begin at S o'clock.
The same girls will leave the
association tomorrow afternoon al
2 o'clock for a trip to the Academy
Of Science, Davenport
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16
STILL AT HOTEL.

Laredo. Texas. Ajril 16.-General
Gonzales, Mexican, was reported
still in his hotel here Friday night.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-16

center, Davenport Men, both Rock
Island, Moline and Davenport d.
visions.
Wednesday afternoon, 5:30.-Au-
gustana chapel, Rock Island. Wo-
men of Rock Island and Moline d.
vision.
Thursday evening. 7:30.-Music
center, Davenport. Full rehearsal
Davenport division.
Each member is expected to at
tend one full and one part rehear-
sal.
Gives Party on Sons Birthday.
Mrs. E. B. Vogt OF 524 Fourth
street entertained at party yes
teiday afternoon at her home in
celebration OF the first birthday
anniversary Of her son, Bernhard
Edmund. Ten children and fifteen
women we're guests of the after
noon. The mothers chatted while
the children played together. There
was a birthday luncheon served, the
feature being the birthday cake
decorated and holding one pink
candle. Master Bernhard received
numerous gifts as remembrances
Of the occasion.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
jROP DAMAGE FROM FROST NEGL|C|B[E:
 0ND|T|ONS GOOD
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lHepuolican A. p. Leased WIrel WASHINGTON, April 5.-The con- M M1i.ion or winter wheat is generally dVoraple' says department of agri- ullure review of domestic crop con titions. Damage from the recent reeze was said to have been meg lsipie. very little winter killing be- ng reported.
 Seeding of spring wheat was said be practically completed in Iowa -hu progressing well in Washington
 Land is being prepared for planting the leading corn producing states the central section.
 The bulk of the crop of oats was ald to be in the ground in the Mid He West. Some damage to the early own crop was said to be feared as a esuit of the recent frost in Kansas, Nebraska and Tennessee.
 Livestock was described as in good condition, with lambing in progress under generally favorable conditions, except in Arizona, where desert ambing grounds, due to drouth, are the poorest in many years.
 Early seedlings of clover and alfal- ia were reported as frost damaged somewhat in the Central states. AL falfa is being harvested in the Yuma valley of Arizona
 Pastures and ranges were declared to be generally good and "greening up,' although moisture is badly needed" in Montana and the lambing ranges of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
English Bishops
 Plead For Peace
 In Emerald Isle
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LONDON, AHil 5-Endorsing the Archbishop of Canterburys recent protest in the house of lords against reprisals in Ireland. nine bishops and heads of the principal Non n-conformist churches in Great Britain have sent a letter to the premier and Irish sec retary, pleading for peace in Ireland.
 The present policy" says the let ter, exposes us to misunderstand- ing and hostile criticism, even of the friendliest of the worlds nations"
 '.The signatories include the mod orator of the Scottish united free church and chairman of the Congre- gational and Baptist unions of Scot land, the Wesleyan, Methodist and Presbyterian churches and the So- ciety of Friends.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
Colorado Springs Votes Bonds For
 Civic Auditorium

IRepubIICan "A, P. Cedseu WIFI
 COLORADO STRINGS, Colo. April 5.-Colorado Springs taxpayers today voted bonds for $39o,000 to erect municipal auditorium. A city council of nine was elected to serve as a leg islative body m cooperation with a city manager whom 1t will select.
 Three ordinances proposed by the police department, raising salaries. allowing two days vacation a month and loosening civil service restric- tons. were passed, as was an ordi- nance restraining the present city council from letting bids for paving four principal thoroughfares without sanction of the 'councilmen elected today. The newly elected council will take office April 19.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
Reference Made to.
 " Irish = American" s 1T S Legislators
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 BOSTON, April 5.-References to Irish Americans" made by w. A. Ketcham of Indianapolis, command erin chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, in an address to the Massa- chusetts house today resulted in the signing by more than 40 members or the legislature of a statement e&- pressing resentment at this remark
 Mr. ketcham, who came to attend the Massachusetts G. A. R. encamp- ment, urged the legislators to see that what was won on the battle fields of F'rancee is not lost in this country"
 We do not want German -Amer1- cans, Irish Americans, or Russian Americans, he said, but just plain everyday Americans, adding he was conscious that he was speak ing in a city in which theSe were more Irishmen than in Dublin.
 The statement signed by the legls- lators set forth that we vigorously resent the remarks made by w. A. Ketcham, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in reference to Americans of Irish extraction.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
STEAMSHIP COMPAN
 ASKS GOVERNMENT ID .RECOND|T|ON LINERS
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WASHINGTON, April 15-Nego- tiations are under way between the United States Mail Steamship com pany and the shipping board, Chair man Benson announced tonight by which expense of reconditioning the former German liners George Wash ington and America at cost of about s160O,000 was borne by the government. It is expected the ships will be ready for service by July l.
 Thirteen former German vessels were chartered to the United States Mail company by the board for oper- ation on former German trade routes but the company later complained that they were unable to pay for the reconditioning of the ships as pro vided ia the contract and asked revi- sion of the charter terms.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
Detectives Search
 For Charity Worker
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NEW YORK, April 5.-Detectives today searched all houses within six blocks of the spot where Mrs. Anette Norton Rankine was last seen, prior to her disappearance last Thursday. Scores of people were questioned dur ing the search, which ended without disclosing a clue to her fate. After dismissing her chauffeur Mrs Ran kline. on the day of her disappearance, walked away from her automobile and disappeared among the pedestrians in a district filled with tenements in habited principally by Italians. She was prominent socially and spent much time in charity and social work
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
Southern Lumber
 Man Calls Federal
 Agents pin Heads
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NEW ORLEANS, La, April Doe claring it was time to declare war on these pin head government agents who piece together few scattered bits and try to make criminals out of us" John H. Kirby of Houston. Texes, former president of the Southern Pine association, in an address to day at the opening session of the Southern Pine associations conven- tion, called on those present to adopt a motion that Judge J. H. Lucas gen. eral counsel for the association be instructed to expedite to the ut most the trial of officers and direc- tors of the association charged with Violating the Sherman antitrust law
 The Southern Pine association has been charged by the government with Illegally conspiring to curtail pro- auction of lumber in order to main | tain high prices
Arizona republican., 1921-04-06
French Paper Asks
 Assurance of U. s. Support If Needed

PARIS, April 5-Recognizing that a he United States probably would not Tatify the Versailles treaty and therefore must make separate peace, the Temps said:
 France wishes to express two de- sires. She hopes there will be added to the Knox resolution a declaration that the United States will again in tervene in case of aggression similar to that of 1914 and affirmation of the truths the government of the United States formulated in its recent reply to the German government-that Germany was responsible for the war and that she ought to pay repara- tions to the extreme limit of her ca pacity."