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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

homes twice the size
do not boast. 1t is
one OF the finest de-
signs we know of
and we recommend
it as giving one hun
dred cents value for
every dollar in a
thoroughly beautiful
liyeable, practical
home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

There are 322 varieties of wheat
which are botanically different.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

Note the splendid ar
rangement of this plan
how every foot Of
space has been utilized
to best advantage. :.
This is the result
of unusually careful
thought, plus long ex-
perience in laying out
, homes of this size and
character.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
BETTER ROADS
FEDERAL AID FOR HIGHWAYS
Sum of s211,135,276 Was Spent for Construction of 28, 135 Miles
 of Roads

Prepared by the United States Department
 Of ABriculture.)
 How the government has employed federal aid funds for road building through the bureau of public roads, United States Department of Agricul ture, among the various types of roads, is shown in a summary pre- pared by the department. The tabnla- tion covers the expenditure of $211,- 135,216.31 of federal-aid funds from the beginning of the work when it was authorized by congress up to NOvem- Der l, 1921. period of four years four months. That sum was applied to- ward the construction of 2S,135 miles of roads. The total cost was $496,- 151, ,6S3.43. The average cost was ST. 630 per mile.
 Nearly 36 per cent of the federal aid funds. or 75,6OO, ,279.3O, went into the construction of 4,653.6 miles of high-grade concrete roads. Next in size were total appropriations of $47,- 192, ,S95.41 federal-aid funds applied to the building of 1O,043.5 miles of gravel road, at a total cost of $104,- GA, ,O66.71. Federal-aid funds to the extent of S24, ,721, ,020.92 were applied during the period to the construction of 6,S64 miles of graded and drained roads, at a total cost of S55, 704 ,253. IS. High-grade bituminous-macadam roads, of which 1.3232 miles were con
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
HAS FIRST WELL
 DAY IN 6 YEARS
Huntington Citizen Could Neither Sleep Nor Eat With Any Sat- isfaction Before He
 Got TanIac.

Before taking Tanlac had not seen a well day in six years," said W. R. Peoples, BPS 22nd St.. Hunting ton, w. Va.
 Tt seemed like had lost my health for good. l could neither sleep nor eat with satisfaction. l was badly run down, nervous, had no appetite and had to force down every mOuthful l ate. Even then my food soured. l would fill up with gas until I had in- tense pains In my stomach and chest. Headache almost drove me mad, rheu- matism in my arms, shoulder and hips kept me in pain all the time, and I had to force myself to work.
 ''Tanlac went right after my troubles On four bottles I gained ten pounds and the rheumatism and stomach trouble soon left me. My wife has given a statement about the good Tan lac did her, and l am glad to add my endorsement of this wonderful medi- cine"
 Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

four cupfuls of flour and Ono table spoonful of ginger. Beat all together and spread very thinly on the bottom of dropping pan. Bake quickly and. while hot, cut in squares; remove rapidly. It will crisp at once. One may add a sprinkling of nuts to the top before baking and cut in squares, rolling in the form of cOrnucopia. Fill with cream, iced or otherwise and have homemade cream cone.
 Oatmeal Cakes.-Crcam One-half cupful of butter or butter and lard mixed with one-half cupful of sugar, add one-half cupful of milk in which one-fourth of teaspoonful of soda has been dissolved. Brown light brown one cupful of oatmeal then grind it through the meat grinder, add one cupful of flour, grated orange peel or nutmeg for .flavOring. Drop by small spOonfuls on a baking sheet. Nuts and raisins may be added if de- sired.
 Nut Wafers.-Take three table spoonfuls of butter; five of pulver- ized sugar and when well creamed add drop by drop three tablespOonfuls of milk, then add nine tablespOOnfuls of flour. Brush the pan with butter, drop the mixture by spOonfuls on a baking sheet, sprinkle with nuts, dust with cinnamon and bake in moderate oven.
 Indian Pudding.-Scald two cupfuls of milk, add one cupful of boiling water and stir in two tablespoonfuls of corn meal mixed with a little cold water, add three teaspoonfuls of tapioca, a pinch of salt, half cupful of raisins and one-half cupful of molasses. Bake slowly and serve with sirup made from prune juice. Prunes may be used instead of raisins in the pudding.
 Endive as Greens.-Take a dozen heads of endive, wash and drain and cook until tender. Serve well but tered with a dash of lemon juice, or a little hot bacon fat with pieces of crisp bacon and a little onion juice and vinegar.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
CONCRETE ROAD VIBRATIONS
Experiment Started to Determine Amount of Moisture Increase
 Under the Road.

Does vibration caused by the move ment of a vehicle over road increase the amount of moisture in the earth under the road, and thus weaken Its bearing power? This question will be answered when results are secured from an experiment just started by the bureau of public roads, United States Department of Agriculture. Two similar concrete slabs have been con- structed side by side, and on one there will be placed a gasoline engine with an unbalanced flywheel which will cause vibration. Soil samples will be taken from under the slabs and the amounts of moisture compared. This experiment Is undertaken, not with the idea that road vibration can be pre- vented, but to determine whether suffi- cient increase in the moisture of the subgrade is caused by 1t to weaken the bearing power of the soil, and incl dentally, to develop new ways of test ing methods of subgrade treatment.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Two Pretty Afternoon Models.

their neck openings and the treatmeh. of the arm's-eye. Color and color con- binations also lend them interest. The suit pictured is in dark blue piped with white. and has V-shaped neck opening. It fastens with buttons on the left shoulder and has separate trunks. Jersey cloth in two-color com bination makes the suit for young girl. It has a semi-fitted body and the trunks are joined to the overgarment. which fastens on the left shoulder.
 The arms eye is built out with fold
 of the lighter colored jersey. This youthful suit makes possible many
 pretty color combinations and Is very
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Predictions.

Visionaries are predicting that the airplane will take the place of the auto.
 A few years ago they were predict ing that the auto would drive out the hOrse."
 Now comes the government. report ing that the country still has 19,099,- 900 horses, compared with 10,S33, ,113 in 1910.
 We have about 1O,OOO,OOO motor cars. along with nearly twice as many horses as 12 years ago-and find we need both.
 That will be the autos future. Air planes will fly by millions. Use of autos will increase The two together will be insufficient to furnish man with enough transportation, one thing we are always behind on.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

man models. If you swim, if you are perfect thirty-six and if you are wise, you will wear Annette Kellerman bathing togs when you go for your daily plunge this summer But these ''ifs" are important. The knitting mills know 1t and turn out other suits for the surf and sands, that are less revealing than these elastic, form fitting models and much kinder to faulty figures. But the Annette Keller man Is joy to swimmers, not to men, tiOn spectators.
 These models show variations that are worth considering, in the shape of
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
SIllDDLlS ES[D[g Crepes Play Leading Roles; New Annette Kel]ermans
 ST]D]6T

for afternoon crepe continue to hold the center of the stage. Its bright rivals, sprightly taffetas and distinc- tive foulards. cast in important roles, play their parts equally we'll. but the exquisite texture of crepe lends itself to drapery and there is a flare for draperies. So long as 1t lasts the suppleness of crepe will make them pre-eminent in the aristOcratic com pany of silks that foregather in affairs of afternoon or evening.
 Various new crepey weaves with new names, are presented every now and
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Golden Sauce.-

Arrange on a platter the choicest pieces of chicken (mOst of the white meat) in portions suitable for serving, the chicken having been previously cooked until tender. Pile boiled rice around the edge of the platter and pour over all the following sauce:
 Melt four tablespOonfuls of butter and add the same amount of flour. Stir until smooth then add slowly one pint of chicken broth and cook until smooth and thick. Remove from the stove and add, stirring rapidly, the yolks of two eggs well beaten. Sea- son with salt and pepper and a dash of cayenne Sprinkle with a little chopped sweet red pepper.
 Chicken Terrapin. - Melt three tablespoonfuls of butter, add two tablespoonfuls of flour, pepper and salt to taste, few grains of cayenne and one cupful of hot milk. Cook in a double boiler a few minutes until smooth and thick. Add one and a half cupfuls of chicken, turkey or veal, cut in dice, the yolks of two udTu-COOhtu tSSS Nhoppcu the whites in larger pieces. Cook three minutes.
 Creamed Eggs With Asparagus.- Cook until well done six eggs; cut in halves and place while hot on a hot platter. Prepare rich. white sauce, using four tablespoonfuls of flour and butter and seasoning with one pint of rich milk cook until smooth and thick Arrange hot cooked asparagus cut in short stalks around the eggs and pour the white sauce over the asparagus. Garnish with toast points and serve hot.
 Celery cooked in three-inch stalks may be served in this dish in place of the asparagus.
 An escalloped dish, using asparagus, macaroni or celery with white sauce baked with a covering of buttered crumbs, makes a most tasty luncheon dish.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

then, all bearing family resemblance to the incomparably beautiful crepe de chine that antedates them. This Is the crepe chosen for the exquisite gown shown here with draped bod Ice and sleeves. It is generously be- decked with crystal beads set about the neck and down the top of the sleeves and about the bodice where 1t blouses over girdle similarly adorned. The skirt is almost covered with these twinkling crystals, but they are left off the long. bias sash of the material which falls in two pointed ends at the left side. where short drapery is placed over the hips. Gus
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

ters of flowers, made of the crepe. are set on the girdle and sprinkling of beads sparkles on them.
 A simpler and more youthful model appears in company of it's brilliant rival, but 1t has distinguished charm of It's own. A full skirt with deep facing is cut ip scallops and has a novel adornment of roses that head loops and ends made of crepe fields. The roses are set about the girdle and on the sleeves, which are seal loped and draped.
 Swimming suits like these shown here are known as Annette Keller
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Could Do Her Part.

Alice" said the mistress, reprov- ingly, "this is absolutely the worst pie you could make as good pies as any cook in the city"
 The new kitchen girl placed her arms akimbo and faced her mistress with defiance.
 "So I can, num-" she said. "So I can. But all the leddies iver wurrked for mixed the pies thimsilves befure baked 'em, num-"
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
One Day Late.


 Moving to strange city and set tling in a new home had kept me busy for some time, so busy I neglected to attend church.
 One day the minister was calling on our street and dropped in to see me.
 During his call he invited me to at tend a special service the following Sunday. I promised to be there, and to convince him that I really meant to fulfill my duty towards the church l told him had already rented pew which I hoped to occupy regularly.
 At the first opportunity telephoned the church steward to secure vacant pew, only to be informed that no seats were rented-all were free-Chi- cagO Tribune
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
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WheeIbarrows Climb Stairs.

One of the interesting sights of the city of Changsha in China, Is the wheelbarrows which climb stairs. Some distance ahead of the regula- tion wheel there is another smaller one. In climbing over flagstone steps or bridges, the handles of the wheel barrow are lowered until the auxil- iary wheel rises above the next high CT step. Then the wheelbarrow, which often carries 300 or 400 pounds, see saws from wheel to wheel until the next level stretch of flagstones is reached.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Not Sufficiently Versatile.

The Jaxons, like every other set of parents with a four-year-old, have four-year-old prodigy, who, despite his remarkable advancement for one of his immature years, has to wrestle with the language of the Immortal Declara tion much as Jaxon had to wrestle with the Sunday roast fowl.
 It was an unmitigatedly tough fowl and piece of the doughty bird had stuck in the youngsters throat Re trieving 1t deftly with his fingers he registered this plaint:
 Mother, this won't swallow down my neck. It'll just chew"
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
MONEY WASTED ON HIGHWAYS
No Excuse for Community to Be With out Good Roads or to Permit
 Them to Deteriorate.

With modern road building and maintenance machinery, there is no longer any excuse for a community to be without good roads, nor is there any reason why it should allow mil lions of dollars spent in building roads to be wasted, because of improper care. It is a matter which concerns us all, town and country people alike.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Beaded Brock Effects.

Beaded frocks' had such an ex- tended vogue that it seemed they
 must be replaced by something new this year; but not so. The shops are still resplendent with lavishly beaded evening dresses. and afternoon frocks Ionable three-piece street suit has a beaded blouse. and even the sport suit often has a lingerie blouse with the bright touch in beads. Several buy CTS. just back from Paris, confirm the rep ,rts thai beeds are the leading
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
One of the First

The auto salesman, after a great deal of hesitancy, had agreed to take the old car in part payment for the new.
 What Is the number of the motor?' he asked
 The owner pOked his head down on the bonnet moment and then bobbed up again. Eighteen sixty-three," he answered.
 q asked" said the salesman, "the number of the motor, not the date of manufactu New York Sun.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Reuular Customer.

An actor, desiring to insure his life, gave as a reference the name of cler- gyman, upon whom accordingly called a representative of the company.
 My dear sir" protested the minister, my acquaintance with the gentleman Is very slight one."
 That's funny" exclaimed the agent, because he told me he visited your church regularly"
 "He does," was the dry reply. "He always gets me to marry him !"
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Hog Pediqrees to Have Monument

A monument is to be erected to commemorate the beginning of the practice of writing pedigrees for hogs. The first such pedigrees, oldest rec ords show, were written in 1875 for Poland China hogs on the farm owned in Blue Ball, Ohio, by w. c. Hankin- son. Part of the necessary funds for the monument has been raised by the Ohio State Poland China Breeders association, and the HankinsOn estate, which still owns the farm, has con- scented to the erection of the monu- ment on the property. The monument is to be dedicated in August.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

hoitin0 q Sneil noao in IouiSidnA. structed, at a total cost of $41, ,412,- 557 ,S8, claimed federal-aid funds to the extent of S1S,646.O66.17. For an- other high type of road-bituminOus concrete ,299, ,S64.32 was made avail able through federal aid. That sum went toward the construction of 772.5 miles of roadway, at a total cost of S23,445, ,374.SS.'
 Toward the construction of brick roads, of which 444.6 miles were built, federal aid was available to the ex- tent of S6,925, ,4S2.13; and toward the cost of 2,695.5 miles of sard-clay roads the federal government contributed S10,495,17 The total cost of sand clay roads was s22 ,362.66.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

practical for slender figures. Rolled stockings. laced bathing shoes and close-fitting, rubberized caps complete the outfit of the swimming girl. Novel suits of checked gingham were spon- sored by some of the fashionable bathers at the southern resorts, but the warmth of wool Is safer and It's texture more adaptable to the water.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
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Copyright. 1922. Western Newspaper Union have a creed-a creed that's good and true That serves me in my need in all l Faith in my God and His eternal plan: Faith in the good He's placed In every man: Faith in the land that bore me, and the Light It holds aloft for lovers of the Right
 John Kendrick Bangs
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Gives Condition of Roads.

The Wisconsin highway department publishes every week blue print map showing routes and road conditions throughout the state The subscribers are chambers of commerce, hotels and garages. New construction, detours, etc., are plainly indicated.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Rural Enuineerinu.

Repair and paint machinery. Lay in supply of bolts, washers, nails, rivets, and other necessary tools. Sharpen blow edges, oil and repair harness, build fences. Keep the lime stone grinder going.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Advertise a Community,

A community is known by the roads it keeps. The roads in vicinity al ways advertise a town or community. As the roads are, so the tourists judge the town.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

con tnC 1OIIUWINS VIII Ue enjoyed:
 Fairy Gingerbread.- Cream one cupful of but ter, add two cupfuls of sugar and mix well; add gradually one cupful of milk in which three fourths of a teaspOonful
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

trimming effects in French fashion cir cles, so it looks as though the beaded garments are still a safe investment for the girl who must consider service in planning her wardrobe.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
ALIENS F00I.EASE DOES IT

When shoes pinch or corns and bunions ache, get a package of ALIENS FOOT EASE. the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes It takes the sting out of corns and bunions. gives instant relief to Smarting. Aching. Swollen feet. 1,600, 900 pounds of powder for the feet were used by our Army and Navy during the ewar.-Advertisement.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Barred Out.

"Is Mir. Grabcoin an approachable man?"
 He Is on the subject of golf" "But I don't play golf"
 And you are not a millionaire, either?'
 "No."
 I'm afraid there are no points of contact Age-Herald.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Cows Do We'll on sawdust.

COWS DO WeII on SdWouSt.
 From an experiment station in Wisconsin comes the report, quoted in the Scientific American, that after a long continued diet consisting of one fourth part of white pine sawdust in their ration COWS showed no visible change in their weight or milk pro- duction.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

For the housewife who loves to cook. the planning and preparation of meals is as much of a joy and enter tainment as a card game or a movie But don't forget that variety in enter tainment is the spice of life"
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Asphalt for Roads.

During the last eight years 5,OO0,0 tons of asphalt and asphaltic mate rials have gone into the highways of the United States, a quantity sufficient for 10000 miles of roads and streets
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

cook who enjoys mani pull a t 1 n g foods so that with small out lay appetizing dishes are made, Is a real genius.
 Chicken w it h >nI
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Hia Versatility.

Sightseeing bus stopped in front of bawled out: This, leddies and gents, is the church where Tony Pastor used to preach."-New York Times.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

The hardest thing some men have to learn is that the other fellow is entitled to something.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Braided Belts Are lJsed

For the heavier sport dresses there are braided belts made much in the manner of the trimmings.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Honestly, do you like a
 fancy pipe?

You know the kind we mean. It comes in a beautiful velvet-ined leather case and arrives on your birth day or Christmas. And when you have company, and they talk pipes. you go to the drawer, pull out your fancy pipe, polish it with the palm of your hand and perhaps fill it up and smoke with your best company manners.
 And then, when all the folks have gone-or before they have gone, if they stay too long-you reach for your favorite briar, fill her up just right, and then the world is pretty good again. The people who seemed terrible bores a few minutes ago look like regular human beings as you see them through a transparent blue haze of curling smoke. In the meantime. the fancy pipe has been relegated to its glorious case for another period of oblivion.
 It's the same with tobacco, too Somebody smoking a fancy brand offers you his pouch, and just.to be . good fellow you take pipeful feelins a little pang of conscience as you push the unfamiliar tobacco into your pet pipe). And you smoke it. It may be very good tobacco. Perhaps you can't even decide what, if anything. is the matter with it.
 But it isn't your brand, and when you get near the end, perhaps just . little hastily, you knock out the fancy tobacco and pull out your own, fear full lest the too-friendly pouch appear again and you may have to refuse gently but firmly.
 Have you had such an experienced And isn't it almost worth it to know how much you really like your Edge worth?
 We don't claim that Edgeworth pleases every man. But we do want every pipe smoker to try Edgeworth
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
DAINTY DISHES FOR OCCASIONS

The luncheon may be made the most interesting meal of the day and the
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
Handkerchisfs.

Mimosa yellow is the latest fashion in colored handkerchiefs.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
GOOD THINGS.

For those who enjoy dainty ginger bread for an occasional tea or lunch
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
chanoino Color scheme.

Father. are all Bolshevists redr'
 "No. my boy; some of them are pretty blue."-Der Drummer (Berlin).
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

Graft often goes about disguised as business opportunity.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

It isn't the henpecked husband who laws for his wife,
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19
K;ll All El;aeV THEY srssAD

Like money, people borrow courtesy and never pay it hack.
The Holbrook news., 1922-05-19

to ma out TOT himself if it isn't just the taste and strength to suit him.
 We gladly take the burden of proof on our own shoul- ders. So we will k send generous
 s a m ples of 1 Edgew or tn. ' both Ready
 Rubbed and
 Plug Slice. to
 a ny pipe