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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
BIG OFFERINGS
BYLUTHERANS
Contributions of Members of Three
Congregations Average $50
COmmunicant in 1921.

The First, Grace and Zion Luth-
eran churches of Rock Island.
which are affiliated with the Angus
tana Synod, have contributed TO
benevolent and educational causes
during 1921 a total of $4,000, an
average of $50 a member, the ag-
gregate membership of the three
congregations being estimated at
1925.
These figures are furnished by
Rev. ]. Ekholm, pastor of Zion
church, who states that contribu-
lions made during the year to a
greater Augustana college and
seminary were liberal.
There have been gratifying addi-
tons to the membership rolls.
Ordinary standards cannot be
employed, the pastor affirms, in
measuring the value to the COM
muaity of the spiritual and moral
achievements of the churches.
With sister churches. saws Mr..
EkhOlm, the Lutherans are espe-
ctally anxious to give a thorough
religious training to the children
in order to establish a better citi-
ZenShip in America.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

Gals shows that during 1921, 1881
houses were quarantined and 1877
fumigated after patients had recoV-
cred from contagious diseases.
Relative to general health pro-
lection afforded by the two city
health officials in tests of foodstuffs
and inspections of places where
they are on sale, a better concep-
ton will be had after perusal of
the following summary OF work:
Milk tests, SO; poultry inspections.
z; meat inspections, 5; produce in
cars. 80; miscellaneous tests, Is;
inspected, 6; grocery
stores, III; meat markets, 1902: fish
markets and peddlers' outfits, z;
dwellings, and rooming houses, IS;
hotels, 8; drug stores, 8; restaur-
ants, "a; confectioneries, 10; pro,
iuce peddlers' outfits, 1903; miscel-
laneous, 275; we'll water, 6; scales
tested, 1856; scales adjusted, So,
scales condemned, 10; dry meas
Ires tested, So; dry measures con-
1emned, 4.
In the care Of nuisances, COM
plants are received and necessary
-emedies given. The following COM
plants were received: Rubbish,
L65; garbage. 225; sewers, 21;
weeds, 80; smoke, 4 miscellaneous.
1911; loads of garbage hauled, 2,291;
Dads rubbish hauled. $50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
SCOUT EAGLES
NEST COUNTED
AS BEST WORK
Idea Originating in Rock Island
SpreadS-Band Progressive
Accomplishment

Marking a new plan not only in
the history of the Rock Island Boy
Scouts but of Scouts through all
America, was the organization OF
the Eagles Nest, for Scouts of
eagle rank, was the largest. The
idea originated in Rock Island and
is being adopted in other councils
with real success. This rank is OBJ
tanned only by the hardest efforts
on the part of the Scout and the To-
cal unit is made up of nine boys,
one of them, Marvin Bullard, of
troop No. Il, the highest ranking
Scout in the world. Nine Scouts OF
this rank is a splendid record for
the organization.
More than 700 boys are enrolled
in troops making Rock Island sec
ond in membership of the entire
country in proportion to popula
ton. Logansport, Ind, ranks first
in this respect. Rock Island stands
first in the entire country when it
comes to efficient scouting on the
capital at its disposal. These re
ports are vouched for by national
headquarters at New York city, To-
CG1A 01A lCl . OLGAlh-
Heroic Deed.
One of the most interesting
things written n.the pages of the
Scout records this year was the
deed of Dale Collier in rescuiEg
two men from drowning in Rock
river last January. His splendid
act won him the coveted medal OF
honor given by national head
quarters.
The band of SO members actively
connected with local troops has
reached high degree of proficien-
cy. The musical unit was taken to
the district convention of Rotary
clubs in Peoria by the delegation OF
Rock Island Rotarians and received
, great ovation.
Troop No. 1B of the Central
church with William
VI. Rinck as scoutmaster and troop
Nc. % of st. Joseph's school with
Glenn NJ. Wescott scoutmaster, tied
,or first place in competition for
Fhe Argus loving cup at the annual
Scout rally this month. Ali troops :
IF the city participated in the con- (
-ests. Troop No. 1B won first il I
5arious exhibits.
An inter-troop efficiency contest
all the troops in the city
which continued three months was
Won by troop No. %, under the 81
of Stephen Miller.
The Wolf Cub pack. made up OF
-Ounger boys under the direction
I Ben Jacobsen, has increased in
membership to more than 40 boys
nd has graduated a large number
o the Scout movement.
James F. Witter was elected pres
dent Of the local council at it's
nnual meeting last week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

reorganization of the society's field
work department. which will result
in a more extensive working OF the
jurisdiction of the society by its
deputy forces than ever before"
said ]. G. Ray, head clerk, in sum-
marizing the year, "and with indi-
cations pointing to a steady i'm
provement in business and employ
ment conditions. the society faces
the coming year with every conf
dence that the achievements of the
past, which have given it first rank
among fraternal beneficiary socte-
ties, and have made its record the
of the insurance world, will
be equalled or excelled."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
Great ARTISTS
MAKE MUSICAL
YEAR FOR CITY
Biennial Convention and Imposing
List of Concerts Reach High
Mark in Year.

If for no other reason, 1921 will
not be forgotten unsteady as the
greatest in the history of the tri-
cities. The biennial of the National
Federation of Music Clubs was held
from June to Is and was an event
for the community which will not
be duplicated in many years.
Musicians, artists and lovers of
music gathered from all sections of
the country and were feted, gave
and enjoyed concerts and inspired
the community to greater ventures
in bringing the best talent in the
music world for local concerts.
A variety of offerings have been
presented by the several organiza-
tons interested in promoting the
best in the artistic world. Dancers,
orchestra concerts, violinists, plan
lists and singers were brought and
even a taste Of grand opera was
offered early this fall.
At the Tri-City Symphony con-
certs Jan. 16 and II, Maissye Bo-
guslawski, Russian pianist, was the
soloist. and Feb. Is Arturo Toscan-
mini and his La Scala orchestra of
100 pieces from Milan. Italy, play
ed. Arthur Kraft, Chicago tenor,
sang Feb. 10 before the Rock Is
land Woman's club, and Sunday
and Monday, Feb. 20 and 81. the
Tri-City Symphony concerts were
given, the soloist being Edna Yer
Haar, contralto. Richard Czerwon-
key, Violinist, head of Bush Con- !
servatory of Music, Chicago, ap-
peared in a concert at Augustana !
college.
The March attractions included !
the presentation of the Bolm bal |
let and Little symphony March 10
and Fritz kreisler March 10. Ru-
iolph Reuter-, Chicago pianist, play
ed at Augustana college during the
same month. In April came Mabel
Garrison, soprano, and the Sym
Dhony soloist for the concerts. April
"a and 20 was Philip Gordon, Amer
can pianist.
Mary Garden was to have come
IN May 2, but her concert date was
il will be remembered,
because of i'll health, but the Chi
ago opera head offered to come
Early in the fall, and was heard
Oct. 81.
SCOtJl ana UlT0en. /
Opening the season this fan was
he Scott Opera company in La
Oct. IT. and Miss Garden
he last of the month. The Tri- +;
ity symphony orchestra season :
opened with the concert Nov. 20 !
md 81. when Rollin Pease. bass /
baritone, was soloist. William ,
sachaus, noted pianist, played last /
month also, and Ignaz Friedman, {
'olish pianist. appeared Nov. %. /
Philip kaufman. boy violinist, '
'layed Dec. 6. and Miss Mary Pow ]
lankey. the young dramatic SOL
rano. sang with the Symphony at c
be December concerts. Frieda t
Iempel appeared in her famous f
emmy Lind concert Dec. u. and c
our nights later the Handel Orato- /
10 society of Ausustana college /
ave its annual presentation OF t
Iandel's The Messiah" +
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

si0e 600 n year for the last three
years in auto license fees and is
among the leading counties for
payments made to the road fund.
aUnder such conditions" he OBJ
services, -the county is justified in
urging the state highway commits
sion to arrange plans TO give the
county the mileage ii Is entitled 10
in the location where the county
would benefit to the greatest de-
gree, and further TO urge speedy
action on the part Of the commits
sion that the road program may be
arranged so as to connect up at an
early date with other roads leading
to the point OF intersection with
the bond issue roads.
Other road improvement prof.
ects such as the Mississippi scenic
routes through Rock Island, White
side and Carroll counties TO Sa-
vannah, permanent hard surfacing
of the Monmouth. Knoxville and
other main roads through and
across the county will be provided
out OF the tax covering tn cost OF
maintenance of state aid routes,
wherever such roads and their i'm
provements pass over such routes
and with townships improving other
roads within their boundaries, net
designated as state or federal
roads," he says, and adds the posi-
bility of having all-the-year-around
roads is a dream soon to be real
lied, especially if the bond issue
plan urged on the county board
meets with the approval OF the
of the county.
In conclusion, Mr.. Schillinger
states that the active support OF
clubs and organizations in the sew
sral cities and the cooperation & ]
he citizens at large. affording adj |
rice and support to the county /
BOARD will tend TO urge progress I.
While the narrow gauge, small
selfish objectof who will
.lways be in the minority, is never
heIess an incessant worker for his
,wn benefit, without thought or
for that which brings
Iesired benefits to the community
lie lives in.
The fulfllment of q vision of
uture needs for road building can
'e realized only by cooperatives
boosting and only the citizens who
Ielieve in his own community is a
aluable and valued member Of it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
new EPOCH IN
SCHOOL WORK
UNDERTAKEN
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dren under this plan gained from
two to eleven pounds in weight and
the same ratio of improvement has
been shown in the school work.
Give Special Tests.
At different times during the
year special tests were given to
gain a more definite knowledge of
the pupils ability. This was help
full to the teacher in giving the
proper instruction needed.
National weeks as Education
Week" and Safety Week" were OBJ
served by special programs to en-
phasize their Importance Essays
were written and both teachers and
pupils cooperated alike in these
movements.
Bessie Crane of the Franklin
grade school in Rock Island won
the spelling contest in which all
schools of Rock Island county were
The contest was con-
Quoted at the high school under the
direction of Justin Washburn.
county superintendent of schools.
Night Classes Success.
Great accomplishments were
made in the night school classes,
in which more than I20 were en-
rolled for the purpose of gaining
advanced education or for prepara-
ton to passing citizenship tests.
The attendance was good and spe-
Gial emphasis was placed on the
classes in English and American
zation. The classes that were
taught in the night sessions were
English, including spelling and
Denmanship for beginners and for
signers; arithmetic, elementary and
advanced: shop mathematics; alge-
IRA; bookkeeping sewing: COOK /
ng; mechanical drawing; automo- /
,iie repair and adjustment. and /.
shop practice
DO Charity Work.
Children OF the grade schools did |
,ood work in the Junior Red Cross
ocsety. Christmas boxes were fill
4 ana shipped overseas o tae des-
titute children OF Europe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
NEICHfORS ARE
SUCCESSFULLY
WORK OF YEAR
Society Brings Headquarters Of Il.
Medical Department To
Rock Island.

This year. Rock Island was 2.
yored by action of the srDrsws
camp or the Royal Neighbors n
America. the largest organizstios
In the world controlled and man-
aged exclusively by women. vbic.
transferred its medical departmsss
to this city. Heretofore this III
partment had been distributed {,
various cities of the society's juris.
diction.
The system of five supreme pbv.
sicians was abolished and the yors
placed under the supervision Of
supreme physician. DR.. Hada
Carlson of Moline, who served "A
years as supreme recorder, was
elected and has established an OFF,
in the Best building.
During the last year the socistv
has made a net gain in member.
ship in its three departments 81
approximately $4,000 members
5000 beneficial members. 5000 a.
cial members, and 1000 juYenjls
members, Mrs. Alice Gilliland. 81.
preme recorder, formerly stale 81.
pervising deputy of Illinois and
member of the board of supreme
managers 10 years. reports.
This record is considered re-.
markable when taken in consider
alton the existing economic eondi-
tons, Mrs. Gilliland says. The So
ciety has increased its net assets
approximately $4,000 900.
Authorize New Home.
The supreme camp. which was
held last spring. also authorized
the erection of a new head Office
building on the society's property.
Third avenue and Sixteenth street
where its printing building nov
stands. This building will be
erected at such time as the man.
agement deems advantageous 70
the best interests of the society
The probabilities are that no action
will be taken during the next
The society, which is one Of the
largest fraternal insurance organ
Izations and has its headquarters in
his city, employs in its various de-
partments in this city 100 clerks.
The organization was founded in
1895 as an auxiliary to the Mod
ern WOodmen of America. During
is q years of activity, it has
beneficial membership of nearlyRi
t00, 900, a social membership on
about 10000 and a juvenile mem
1ership of over $4,000, making Q
grand total of about 100000 The
beneficial members are carrying in
'urance aggregating in round
numbers, 1895 5000
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
HEALTH PERILS
UNDER SCRUTINY
Important Duties Fall to Health
Offieer and Inspector Dur
ing the. Year.

The majority of the citizens of
Rock Island do not realize the
highly important service given and
the amount of work entailed in per-
forming the duties of city health
officer and The city inspector.
The office OF health officer has
been one OF long standing, but that
of inspector is only two years old.
The work of these two offices run
parallel and under the present ad-
ministration is handled by H. H.
Harris. as health officer. and L. X.
Eth as inspector.
The annual report of these OFF,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

The Eagles Nest, founded in
Rock Island last September, has
been gaining prominence among
the Boy Scout organizations in the
middlewest. The nest, organized
to stimulate interest in the highest
rank Of scouting, is not officially
part of the national Boy Scout
council, but the success it is now
is expected to receive
recc gnition soon.
The aim is to give additional
training TO Eagle Scouts that they
may be of real service to troop
leaders and to give recognition for
service well performed. The move
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

During this year the large library
of Bishop X. II. Van Scheele of
Visby. Sweden, containing about
10000 volumes has been added. In
addition thereto a great number
about 1000, books of modern liz
erature and publications have been
bought The new story of stacks
lately built by the Denkmann fam
lily is being rapidly filled. The Ii
brary force has by necessity been
increas ed.
During this year the deanship of
the college has been created. prof
j. Mauritzson being the FIRST dean
CT the college department In fbe
seminary Or. c. E. Lindberg was
elected by the synod some time 400
Hiss Iva Pea7ce continues 10 he
dean of women.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31
BODY
ADVANCES AIM
TO BOOST CITY
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] the street decorations which have
caused so much comment during
| the holiday season.
THE Chamber of Commerce took
an active part in the opposing OF
Legislation calling for a tax on gas
oline; tax on automobiles; passage
of bill imposing tax on stock e1-
change securities; flagmen at rail-
road crossings "a hours a day\
screens in doors and windows OF
railroad cars; compelling railroads
to build sheds over repair tracks;
favored legislation covering the re-
peal of, the excess profits tax; uni
form traffic law; patrol system OF
public highways; upheld the stand
of Attorney General Brundage with
reference to increase Of passenger
fares; state tax for educational 2ur-
poses; endorsed the Jail bond and
road bond issues.
From a publicly standpoint the
organization received the past year
approximately 1000 inches of space
in various journals, papers and bull
letins. 1t contributed to the publ
cation of illinois Facts" which Is
going out to 10000 American con-
Germs with a view of interesting
them in Illinois and its industrial
centers for the location OF
branches. II cooperated with the
Exchange club in securing the pas
sage of legislation permitting cities
by popular vote, to erect stadlums
and athletic fields. With the Cham
Der of Commerce of East Moline
and Moline it joined in the creation
of joint committees to handle roao
matters and industrial projects.
Out of these meetings came the
country club idea which is nov u
process of formation, and the pro
posed removal of the county iair
from Joslin to a more central Ioca-
ton.
Use OF Quarters.
'In its new quarters the associa-
ton has become the community
center of Rock Island and It's actlE- 4
ties; its rooms are being used for
rest room purposes; it is the home
Of the farm bureau, the home ou-
reau. Rock Island Auto club, lne
grotto convention activities, tbe
meeting place of the Rock lsiahG
Fans association; the rehearsal
lalI for the Odd Fellows baha
meeting place for the international
3ible Students
The secretary estimates that hOs
ess than $3.50 900 has been saved
Is a result of the campaign against
he sale Of questionable SECURITIES.
lie is authority for the statement
hat several attempts 10 neat
tock issue of 100000 made uy
he Cooperative Society Of amer
ga were prevented By the depai'-
cent.
THE organization was also as
i've in promoting the new Slle
ouse Of the Rock Island Trans
which will give the eiL1
NEST needed adjunct. ana W.
he house is completed. there IS ~
eason why Rock Island shouid toS
ecome an important merchalH.10
center"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

ment was founded locally in Sep
TENDER with Marvin Billiard, the
highest ranking Boy Scout in the
world as tie first member. 1t grad
ually grew until the nest now has
nine Scouts. Two more will be
pledged and initiated in January.
Officers of the local nest are:
American eagle, Marvin Billiard:
white eagle. Ruehl Lee; flying
eagle, Hilton Hodgson; gold eagle,
Bernard Connolly, and bald eagle,
Frank Gadient.
Each Scout is given an Indian
name as he is initiated and at
meetings is called by this cog
nomen. The boys hold meetings
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

monthly. Within the last few
weeks the following new members
have been added: Edward Sweeney,
George A. DuVon, Theo Eklund and
Ray Grader.
In the picture above are: stand
ing, left to right; David B. Berg
qUist, Scout executive; Theo Elk
lund, troop "a; Marvin Billiard,
troop IL; Ray Gradar, troop %;
Hilton Hodgson, troop s. and w
]. Sweeney. supervisor of the Eagles
nest; sitting, left to right; Bernard
Connolly, troop 4: Ruehl Lee, troop
e; Edward Sweeney, troop /;
Frank Gsdient, troop % and George
Arthur DuVon, troop 4.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

Children Of the grade schools did
good work in the Junior Red Cross
soc. ETY.. Christmas boxes were fill
Ell ana shipped overseas o the des-
titute children OF Europe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-31

The balance III the general fund
or Dec. l, 1921. was S208, l14.O6.
This is the fund out of which the
expenses of the society
are paid.
Head Consul \. r. Talbot. Lin
coin, Neb., has planned a complete
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-28
MAKERS AND coNsERvERs.

Is MAKERS AND coNsERvERs.
Women, as i fact, do not make civili-
ration at ~. Men make utilization,
md women preserve It, writes ST. John
Eryine Ia the London Observer. Mans
imp atience at once makes him create
civilization and try to destroy =, and
Is It were not for the conserving in
stincts OF women, the accumulated
treasures Of mans ina gination would
long since have been destroyed. How
easily and how quickly men shed the
refnements Of life when they are with
drawn from feminine society, as in the
army! Nine men >sutS 81 every ten
would, IL they were removed from the
influence Of their women folk for SIX
months, develop the habits and man
ners Of pigs. II we are to discuss this
business seriously, we must clearly un-
derstand the functions Of men and
women in the world. Man is the maker
no one has ever supposed God to be
a wo1nan-and woman is the con-
server.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-28

In training disabled World; war ex-
service men to become self-supporting
the government of the United States
leads the world. The work is in charge
Of the federal board for vocational ed
ucation. The board reports that at
the first of the year $4,000 disabled ex-
service men had entered training and
that $1,000 men actually were in train
ing; that approximately $4,000 were
receiving free tuition and books, and,
in addition, maintenance and support
allowance to cover living expenses;
that 5000 less seriously disabled were
receiving free tuition, but no allowance
for maintenance and support. About
5000 are in training in federal board
training centers in hospitals, SAM
tariums, special schools and communi-
ty centers. All their expenses are paid
by the government.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-28

A man is always losing his illusions,
but not his faith. 1t is the nature. OF
faith to grow and increase, for faith
10 higher knowledge advance
copy Of what soon will be current
knowledge. Illusions are lost because
they are outside the man, but faith is
inside, a personal, understandable pos
session, says Dearborn Independent.
Faith is a sixth sense which appre-
hends invisible things that are yet to
be brought to the visible plane. Faith
Is progressive because it is positive;
unfa1th is negative, and therefore I'M
productive. Faith is it's own guaranty,
for while a man may have wrong illu-
sions, his faith cannot take root ex-
cept in the soil Of truth. A man may
have many Illusions; he can have only
one faith.