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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
NATURAL CURIOSITY

From Life.
 Hostler (proudly) Now this ere orse, mum, is what I calls a marvel We never has to use a bit on i'm"
 Mrs. Newrich: How interestingly A bit of what?"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

lionel Of the volunteer infantry Of
the 9Th Illinois regiment. for whom
the Moline camp was named, was
present and gave short talk
Others on Program.
Mrs. Violet b. King of Rockford,
past national president of the aux
iliaries, gave some very interest
ing accounts of the national con-
vention and the enthusiasm dis
played by the Illinois delegation.
Vocal selections we're given by
Mrs. Mae Marshall OF Davenport,
accompanied by Mrs. Myra Kusch-
mann of Rock Island at the piano.
Oscar L. Daligee, commander Of
Siboney Bay post, presided at the
program. The evenings entertain
ment was concluded with the sing
ing of America" everyone facing
the two flags draped over the pict-
ure OF President William McKin-
ley.
Several speakers, members of the
organization, were unable to be
present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30
VALUATION ON
WATERT0WNIS
over MILLION
State Holdings In This Community
Total $1,711,752; Own
s5S,24s,937.

The state of Illinois owns $685.
242.937 worth of property, accord
ing to an inventory just completed
by State Auditor Andrew Russell.
The hospital in WATERFOWL is val
ued at 1890, 633, 1889 being the
valuation on the land; the improve
ments are placed at $952,S and
the personal property valuation,
S16S,S30. All state property in this
vicinity is valued at $1,711,752, in
Guiding the WATERFOWL and Mon
mouth plants.
The armory in Monmouth is in
ventoried at $3.50 for the 3and
and $48,0 900 for the building, while
the Soldiers Orphans home in
Monmouth is inventoried at $3S, 400
for the land, 1929 500 for the build
ings, and 1927, 069 personal prop
erty.
Land at the University of Illi-
nois is inventoried at 1868, 707, the
improvements are valued at S.
505,30 and the personal property
at 1867 ,334.
Land owned at the Joliet state
penitentiary is inventoried at S24-
666; the buildings at 81, 1896, 1874, and
the personal property at 1851 sos.
Land at the woman's prison, Joliet,
is valued at s1,050; the buildings
$50. 331, and the personal property
SS,526.
OF the total valuation of S5S,242,-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30
CARLSTROM IS
PROUD To BE
ONE or VETS
More Than les Members of U. s.
w. v. Camps In Tri-Cities
Honor Commander.

Il have the greatest respect for
any man who has offered his body
and soul a living sacrifice, SIS a war
veteran has, and I am proud to
think that have been elected head
of one of the organizations that Is
nothing but worth WHILE asserted
Oscar z. CarIstrom from Aledo,
member of Siboney Bay camp No.
8, United Spanish War Veterans.
He was elected commander-in-chie
OF the organization at the national
meeting in Minneapolis and adj
dressed the members of his camp
at banquet given last night in
his honor in the Y. w. c. A.
More than 125 members of Rock
Island, Davenport and Moline
camps attended despite the stormy
weather, to pay tribute to Mr.. Carl
strom. Following the chicken din
ner the veterans and ladies of the
auxiliaries joined in singing pop
ular songs.
zone of the most important tasks
we have to perform in the new ad-
ministration will be to arrange to
take worthy care of widows and
orphans Of the organization" he
continued
In concluding, Mr. Carlstrom
told of the Minneapolis convention
and the hard fight waged by the
Illinois delegation to put him at
the head of the nations Spanish
war veterans He said that since
his membership in Siboney Bay
camp every member had worked
hard for him in every undertaking
he attempted and when the time
came for the election they did not
fail him. He extended special
thanks to the veterans across the
river who attended the banquet and
gave their hearty support in Min
peapolis.
Auxiliary Represented.
Mrs. Eugenia Franks. past de-
partment president of the ladies'
auxiliary of Illinois, assured Mr.
Carlstrom of the support of the
unit and presented him with a
gavei as a token for his authority
and of the esteem and friendship
of the organization. Mrs. Sarah
Fullmer, president of the Helen
Gould auxiliary, in its behalf pre-
scented Mrs. Carlstrom with beau
tlfuI bouquet OF roses.
Representatives of other camps
were called on for short talks dur
ing the evening Each one extend
ed congratulations to Mr.. Carl
strom and guaranteed cooperation
during the time of his administra-
ton. Those who spoke from tri
city camps were:
Joseph L. Kohlk. commander o.
Walter Maggie camp, Davenport:
Mrs. Minnie Wood, department pa
triotic instructor. Moline: Mrs
Catherine Differding. department
president of Iowa, Davenport:
Frank Haynes, commander of Ed
ward Kittilsen camp, Moline: Will
liam Gosch, Davenport; Jacob Ben
adict Davenport. and William
Franks. Rock Island
Edward Kittilsen. lieutenant Co
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30
MODJESKA FEARED
SEPARATION; KILLS

julius Modjeska killed his 3-year-
old daughter, Rose, and then killed
himself in Davenport Wednesday
rather than give up the child
through the order of the divorce
court, according TO investigation
made by Davenport police.
Baffled in his attempt to secure
a reconciliation with his wife, who
filed divorce proceedings June 80,
and who was coming from Spencer,
Iowa, to Davenport in a few days
to seek final decree. the man is
believed to have planned the kill
ing. He kidnapped the child after
the divorce suit was filed and took
her to a shack in the rear of 1928
West Fifth street, where the trag-
edy occurred. Father and daugh-
ter were found lying On the bed
with gas pouring from an open Jet
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

937. $11.172, 336 was placed on lands
and lots, $31.65S,3s6 on improve
ments. and $I0.522.2I5 on personal
property. The remaining So, $50. 900
was for property in the custody of
the secretary of state including the
state house. valued at $500. 900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

the state house power plant. set at
SIS, 900. the governors mansion
and a few other properties.
While no comparative statistics
have ever been compiled Mr.. Rus
sci said it is generally conceded
that Illinois has the second largest
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

amount of stste-owned property in
the country. New York stands first
and Pennsylvania is believed to be
third, he said
Little additional property is
shown on the 1921 inventory. Mr..
Russell said, for the appropriations
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30
nARrEsrFR ans PRICES.

Chicago, Sept 30.-The fnterna-
tional Harvester company an
noaneed reductions ranging from 10
TO 20 per cent in practically all
lines of farm implements, effective
Oct. l.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

made by the last legislature were
rot effective until July l. leaving
too short a time to add much TO the
tangible wealth of the state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

All the News-All the Time
The Argus
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30
Heavy ribbed-19c

Boys extra heavy ribbed hose
with double linen knees, heels
and toes. in black and cordovan-
Special, all sizes ....... 19c
main floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

Children's fine Isle ribbed hose
with double heels and toes, ex-
ira merceriZed finish in black,
white and cordovan ... 39c
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-30

Fancy bath towels of q very fine quality which 971.
specially priced for Saturday, each -
IS-inch crash with blue borders of colors; TC
Saturday special selling per yard ........... AO%
Tennis flannel light stripes and
checks fine grade for night gowns, for Ia
36-inch paids childrens dresses very 9E
excellent offer for Saturday special. yard 1sAO
4Oneh all wool navy blue making
and skirts, will sell good Saturday 40
4O-incl all wool plaids for skirts,
dresses, of good heavy quality, special for . 7E
Saturday per yard Ast y
lin flnnr-
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
FASHIONS IN WINTER FURS
Wide Diversity Shown in Styles OF
Peitry to Have MiIady's Favor for
:. Coming Season..

A passing glance at the fur gar
ments displayed shows wide diver
sity in style. There is no set fashion
even in silhouette. One wrap may
have close-fitting capes that form the
long straight lines, while the next gar
ment may be developed in wide, out
standing circular effects. There are
many charming models and those built
on the lines of a cape are popular. 1t
is unite certain that there will be no
difficulty in expressing individuality
In the furs we wear next winter.
It is apparent that black fur gar
ments will be especially favored.
Handsome models in caracul, baby
lamb. Hudson seal and astraShan are
plentiful. Next to black the gray furs
will be in demand, so there are charm
ing models in mole and squirrel. OF
course. the beautiful mink coats and
wraps will continue to be worn for
evening functions.
new fur which is mixture Of
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
THE melancholy days have come

THE melancholy days have come
as usual, but they are having a
hard time Of it. These are the
days when we meet our best friends
returning from the milliner's with a
hatbox in hand and a smile of salts
faction radiating about them that no
melancholy day can eclipse. 1t is be-
cause in the endless variety of hats
there IS one for every type Of face
one that enhances its good points, is
kind to its faults and has charm to
lend to its wearer.
The majority Of shapes for fall are
medium or small and they are grace
full and spirited. Hats reveal much
hand-work and employ many mate
rials and trimmings. Among materials,
duvetyn and similar fabrics rival vel
vet and there are familiar and un-
familiar trimmings, the latter includ-
ing small metallic and cellophane or
naments. Cire ribbons and laces are
featured and ostrich returns to favor
In plumes and "fancies'-that is, orna-
ments made of ostrich flues-some-
times platined or metallized.
The group Of hats pictured begins
with a small shape covered with any
Of the millinery fabrics and support
ing one of those long ostrich bands
just described. 1t is shown In several
colors and one can imagine its becom-
ingness when the face is snuggled
down among the soft flues that en-
circle it. The spirited Napoleon at
the right covered with velvet apprO-
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

when something dainty is needed to
make an especial appeal to the ap
petite:
Muskmeion With Cream. - Scrub
small melons Of deep orange meat
and dry well; then cut in halves, re-
moving the seeds. Cut nearly to the
center with sharp knife, making six
or eight sharp-pointed petals, which
will look like a golden lily. Place in
the center a ball Of any ice or ice
cream, dust with cocoa or sprinkle
with nuts, as desired.
When serving a half Of a musk
melon, select good ripe. ones, wash
them and chill. well before serving
Serve on a bed of cracked ice. Do
not put ice in. the melon cavity, It
dilutes the juice and destroys the
delicate flavor. ~
MuskmeIon Surprise.-Prepare musk
melons as above, cut in halves, scoop
out the seeds and flll with watermelon
balls. Use good-sized potato cutter
and scoop out the balls in the heart
of the melon.
Strawberries Ia Francaise.-Place
a mound Of powdered sugar in the
center Of small glass or china plate
and arrange around 1t border of
washed and drained, but unhulled
strawberries. Serve for a luncheon
beginning or for breakfast. The mound
Of sugar is. made by pressing the
sugar into a small glass or mold and
unmOlding on the plate.
Orange saIad.-Peel the oranges.
freeing them from the white bitter
principle lining the peel. Slice each
orange into thin slices, arrange them
in overlapping slices, garnish with
candied cherries and serve with roast
Wild duck.
Musi<melon cocktaiI.-Cut the melon
In cubes or balls with a potato SCOOP.
arrange in glasses. and pour over a
heavy sirup, cooled, made by boiling
a cupful Of sugar and one-fourth of
cupful Of water until smooth and
thick. Then crate generous sprink-
ling Of nutmeg over the melon and
SorvQ
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

trance. Eventually some of the BRAY
est ventured inside to ascertain what
had happened. They found an empty
coffin and a dead man on the floor, and
naturally put the corpse into the cof-
fin. They then began to search for
the shroud, which the madman had
taken away with him. One Of the
searchers opened the cupboard in the
hope of finding something fit to cover
the body. Directly he did so the hid
den dead man fell on him head first
and knocked him down. The live man
tainted from fright, and panic again
filled the chapel, the crowd rushing
out and scattering through the city.
It was only after several hours work
by the police that the matter was
cleared up.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

PIRATES a fine lace veil. narrow cire
ribbon and ornaments that have the
appearance Of Jet in its up-to-date
trimming. 1t is an exponent of the
brilliance Of black in these materials
Another hat, below 1t, bears witness
to the cleverness Of velvet drapery
and wide cire ribbon in accomplishing
a sparkling bit of headwear in spite
Of its all-blackness. The little hat
covered with panne velvet at the low
er left Of the group is great favorite.
It begins its career with very inter
esting frame and ends it with a smart,
outstanding feather ornament Of os-
trich f1ues that is decidedly military
in style. A hat built on an intricate
frame finishes the group. 1t is coy-
cred with velvet and small, metallic,
oblong ornaments are clasped over its
edges
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
Disappearance of Lakes,

Whether the globe on which we dwell
is gradually drying up or not is a
question that has been much debated.
Recent discoveries in central Asia
have been regarded by some as favor
ing an affirmative answer, but others
have replied that the observed phen-
omena are simply periodic changes
One authority champions the affirma-
tive view on the ground that great
number of European lakes have GER
tainly disappeared within the last 25O
years. The canton Of Zurich, for ex-
ample, had 149 lakes a quarter of a
century ago, and only 76 today. 1t is
believed by some that similar ten
dency to disappear has affected the
lakes of Germany and Russia.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

skirt portion is also banded, With the
back overlapping the sides and de-
fined by fur band that extends to the
waistline. The novel, high collar is not
neglected in this generous dispensation
Of fur and is feature that absorbs
much of the coat designers attention.
like the wide sleeves that are charac-
teristic of this season. In the coat pic
tured they have plating Of the fabric
below the band Of fur as a finish.
In the model at the right the coat
Stimulates long blouse, and its
full sleeves are gathered into deep
cuffs. Its capacious collar is embroi-
dered and may be brought up and
fastened about the throat. In black
velours, or similar cloths, with gray
embroidery, it would be hard to excel
this wrap.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

WI HEN the question Of new coat
w for winter comes up it is going
to be amicably settled, for coats,
In becomingness and comfort, are all
that the heart could wish. Starting
out with beautiful fabrics, in quiet col
Ors, joining forces with fur in collars,
cuffs and trimming, taking to them
selves rich embroideries, this years
coats are of richness and elegance
that is sure to please. In addition to
these things, coats are made in at least
four distinct styles, with an occasional
model that differs from those that may
be classed under one of four types
The coat at the left Of the two pic
tured is made of brown duvetyn and
trimmed with brown caracul fur in
bands that extend up the front, around
the collar and on the sleeves. The
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
HORROR BEYOND ANY FICTION
Scenes Enacted at Funeral Of Madman
at Wilma Would Have Staggered
Modern Dramatist.

Grand Guignol plays are outdone by
drama enacted at wilma a short time
ago, an exchange states. An inmate
Of the local asylum died and the cof-
fined body was taken into the chapel.
Another lunatic, who had seen the
body Of his comrade carried away,
stole into the chapel, took the body
from the coffin and put it in the cup
board used to keep the church furni-
ture. This done, he lay down in the
coffin, covered himself with shroud
and fell asleep. A few hours later a
priest arrived and conducted re-
QUEEN service. When it was finished
bearers lifted the coffin to take it away
for the burial. The motion woke the
madman, who jumped out, struck one
Of the bearers a blow on the head and
ran away. ..- .--
The bearer collapsed and died from
fright, while the priest and the 9TH
ers fed panic-stricken. Their cries
brought a crowd to the chapel en-
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
Crude Methods Of Defense.

Pueblo Indians were never warriors,
but in the old days they were subject
to frequent attacks by the wandering
tribes, such as the Apaches and the
Navajos. Therefore many Of the crude
adobe houses were built with port
holes up near the roof, which the oc-
cupants used to defend themselves
from the attackers. Many Of these
old houses are still standing, and port
holes are still there, just as they were
years and years ago. OF course they
are all occupied, for no new houses
are built unless there is an absolute
necessity for them.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

on the steps was beautiful, forlorn
something which cried plaintively !:
If you're Cousin Liza do please let
me in! I've knocked till my knuckles
are sore and nobody comes"
"Nep sleeps like the dead" Miss
Liza interrupted, jeff Davis the mean
while busy with her key, but not busy
enough to keep from hearing the
strange girl run on: "You don't know
me but you know my name-Tm
Jones-Sarah Southly-and I've run
away to you because"
There she stopped abruptly-the
hall light, left burning, flooded; thus
she saw jeff Davis plain-as he also
saw the creature Of his dreams. The
dream-creature held out hand to
him, saying: "Of all things! To find
you this wayr' Then to Miss Liza:
"You look kind enough to help us. I'm
here because Aunt Penny vows I'll de-
serve death unless give up Jefy-all
on account of some foolishness so long
back everybody ought to have for
gotten it,"
"But-but Cousin Penny is your
legal guardian. don't know what to
do" Miss Liza gasped out, Except
this-to take you in and give you some
supper, then put you to bed. You
look fit to DROP ..--.~.
Carried unanimously-with three
nj off x,ic hofnrO
could speak-the part about the rous-
ing cheers was quite underbreath. He
took both the girls trembling hands
and half carried her inside. But when
he would have explained to Miss Liza
she was not there. Very shortly she
came back, led them to the dining
room, stately with its dark mahogany
and old silver. A table richly spread
invited appetite. Love may take away
appetite-but these lovers, being hui
man and healthy, ate rejoicingly, look
ing happily at each other, while Miss
Liza busted herself with the cOffee-1t
had not boiled, though she set the
electric percolator going first thing.
"Now you must tell me everything,
both Of you," she said when she had
set cups steaming fragrantly before
them. ''It's just like maze-a puz-
zle I'm just beginning to see through"
jeff Davis began: "How was l to
know Sarah Southly, with whom I fell
in love at first sight, was part Jones?
Mrs. Gribble-Aunt Penny-wouldn't
let me come to the house-but would
not, either, give me a reason. Now
understand. 1t was the family feud.
Do you'-to Miss Liza-"feel that it
ought to stand between us?"
mo! A hundred times no." Miss
Liza cried standing up. 1T has done
harm enough without that. l say, no
more living sacrifices. myself am
One."
"Can you tell us?" jeff Davis asked,
awed, when he thought she could 60
on.
'Yes-it takes such little WHILE"
she said wanly. "YOu know, I'm a
Jones inbred-mOther and father were
cousins. And-and when 1 was just
seventeen 1 met and loved Arthur
Perry, your uncle" to Jeff Davis. HE
asked mother If we might marry
father was dead-and she grew so
furious with him-with nett brought
on her stroke After that 1 couldn't
leave her-Arthur said so himself. He
was killed in the troubles over Cuba"
II know" Jeff Davis said, reverent-
ly clasping Sarah's hand. Miss Liza
laid her own hand over theirs, saying
TREMENDOUSLY: Il am going to have you
married this night. When that is
done We'll let Aunt Penny know all
about it."
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
Straps on Shoes.

Straps have become almost univer-
sal on the new shoe designs as they
once were in the family woodshed.
The arrangement Of these adjuncts to
the shoe for fall are extremely varied
and some do not buckle or fasten at
all but are stitched tight at either
end rubber inset underneath giving
the necessary snugness. Tongues,
which carping critics aver are nee
essary adjunct Of any feminine shoe,
are given additional prominence and
are heavily oYnamented. Some models
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
Character Told by the Nose.

A turned-up nose indicates cheerful
ness and somewhat Of chatter-box.
A bulging nose, from tip to root, with
graceful lines, denotes wit. The hawk
nose denotes brain power rather than
strength of character; 1t can be mean.
sullen and pessimistic. A pinched.
thin nose flaring out at base with ex
panding nostrils Is apt to be voluptuous.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
frocks for TINY Tots.

Frocks for little girls are adorably
dainty. Those of organdy in white.
with pipings, folds or frills in contrast
ing color and with wee embroidered
wreaths or bouquets to match, are to
conjure fairies with. The short full
skirts, the pantalettes peeping under
meath, the hats, sometimes to match
the costume; any little girl wearing
these could conquer the whole world
of hearts. ~
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

chinchlla and opossum is shown in
trimmings and is also used In wraps
In combination with fur fabrics. In
neckpieces the animal skins seem to
be the first choice. The pointed fox
and fisher are being shown in large
quantities, and there are handsome
models in sItka and white fox.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
Reason Enough:

"Why," Indignantly asked the pro-
spective customer, as he looked at the
ancient relic of the pioneer days Of
motordom, "did you advertise this
reminiscence as late model?"
"Well, anybody who drives it will
never get anywhere on time, that's a
cinch."-Retail Ledger, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
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Braided Serge.

Considerable braid trimming is al.
ways seen on early autumn and spring
things. These are the seasons when
most women turn to the practical apd
serviceable blue serge-and nothing
has definitely taken the place of braid
as a trimming for this fabric.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

are extremely large and pointed and
have appliqued strips Of contrasting
color outlining the shape. A wide
range of variety in color and material
is given by shoes Of velvet, brocade
and fur.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
Chamois Gloves.

Chameis gloves can be washed
nicely in warm water with pure soap.
Ordinary soap will not do. They
should not be wrrng out. Rinse then
thoroughly, for any soap left in them
is discoloring.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03

our early fall
fruits, but do we
appreciate the
wonderful color
possibilities, IN
the FIR rui t S we
take as a matter
of course? Try
some Of these
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-03
For Cleaninu Windows

A lump of starch dissolved in wa
ter for cleaning windows is more ef-
fective than whiting.