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THE ROCK ISLAND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1012. 14 FIRST INSTITUTE IS BIG SUCCESS Coal Valley So Pleased With Besults an Auditorium la Being Planned. FOR FUTURE GATHERINGS Tliree Hundred Pemons Attend the) Meeting and Much Interest Is Taken In Competitions. A movement destined to do more Tor the progress of the farmer In this county than any for many years crystalized at Coal Valley as the result of the county Institute at that place this week. It was the unanimous opin ion that a roll set m should be built next summer at Coal Valley, to be utilized for county institutes and other meetings In general, especially where 1 the farmers are Interested. During the next few weeks plar.s for raising the money and for the building will be worked out, and It Is hoped that build ing operations can be started the com ing summer. The scheme is to erect a building divided Into three parts, one part to be- built for an auditorium, an other Into an exhibition hall, and the third part for the exhibition of live stock and In which to conduct sale of lire stock. Following are the names of the win ners of prises In the various competi tions, in which there was a lively in terest: EMBROIDER V. Eyelet Miss Minnie Rlstau. first prize; Mrs, James Cooper, second prize. Silk Miss Minnie Lindquist, first prize; Mrs. Leon Ellis, second prize. French Miss Nellie Lees, first prize; Mrs. James Cooper, second prize. Colored linen Mrs. Ella Myers, first and second prizes. Shadow Miss Nellie Lees, only en trant, first prize. Drawn work Miss Minnie Rlstau, first prize; Miss Minnie Branberg, second prize. Crochet silk doily Mrs. J. W. Bai ley, first prize; Mrs. J. J. Pryce. Sr.. second prize. Crochet thread dolly Adeline Caugh ey, first prize; Miss May Lindquist. second prize. Crochet lace Mrs. O. B. Krapp. first prize; Mrs. William Baraks, second prize. Crochet tidy Mrs. J. "W. Bailey, first prize; Mrs. Q. B. Krapp, second prize. Qril.TH. 8Uk Mrs. Daniel McGraw, first ' prize; Mrs. William Lembke, second prize. Woolen Mrs. Carl Wadsworth, first prize; Mrs. J. W. Bailey, second prize. Calico Mrs. O. E. Piatt, first prize; no second prize. Silk crazy Mrs. Carl Wadsworth, first price; no second prize. Wool crazy Mary Rugh, first prize; Mrs. O. B. Krapp, second prize. MlSf F.I.LAXKOl S. China painting Miss Lulu Mont gomery, first prize; no second prize. Landscape painting Miss Lynda LItch, first prize; John T. Patterson, second prize. Burnt wood Miss Nellie Moran, first prize; Miss Margaret Pryce, sec ond prize. Neatest darning Florence Morgan, aged 14, first prize; Edna McElwaln, aged 13, second prize. JKI.LV. Apple Mrs. S. A. Clark, first prize; Mrs. V. M. Wilson, Becond prize. Grape Mrs. J. W. Bailey, first prize; Mrs. Zed Wynn, second prize. CAXF.I FBI-IT. Peaches Mrs. Christian Lindquist, first prize; Mrs. G. E. Piatt, second prize. Crabapple Mrs. G. E. jPlatt, first prize; Mrs. J. W. Bailey, second prize. Plums Mrs. R. L. Wilson, first and second prizes. Pears Mrs. Drew Donaldson, first For the Accommo dation of Its patrons The Argus Counting Room Is open Every Saturday Evening Until 10 O'clock prise; Mrs. S. A. Clark, second prize, j Cherries Mrs. Otto Klowan, first prize; Mrs. G. B. Piatt, second prize. Raspberries IMrs. Henry Miller, j first prize; Mrs. R. MeUler, second prize. Blackberries Mrs. G. E. Piatt, first prise; Mrs. Drew Donaldson, second prize. Strawberries Mrs. Drew Donald son, first prize; Mrs. G. E. Piatt, second prize. Best collection of canned fruit Mrs. Emll Klebe, first prize; Mrs. R. Metz ler, second prize. HOME BAKIXG. White bread Mrs. R, L. Wilson, first prize; Mrs. J. W. Bailey, second prize. Brown bread Mrs. Mary Hanna, first prize; Mrs. Edward Murdock, sec ond prize. Corn bread Mrs. J. W. Bailey (only one prize). Grand prize for bread Mrs. R. L. Wilson. Best mils from Ceresota flour Mrs. Robs Ullman, first prize; Anna Boll man, second prize. Best rolls from "Pillsbury's Best" flour Mrs. J. W. Bailey, first prize; Miss Elizabeth Wilson, second prize. Best rolls from Goldrlm flour Miss Mary Hanna, first prize; Mrs. J. M. Lees, second prize. Best rolls from "Wilson's Best" flour Mrs. T. R. Lees, first prize; Mrs. J. W. Bailey, second prize. CAKES, Fruit Mrs. T. R. Lees, first prize; Miss Sallie Murdock, second prize. Nut loaf Mrs. Fred Dahn (only one entrant). Chocolate Miss Carrie Fltzpatrlck, first prize; Mrs. Fred Dahn, second prize. Angel food Miss Anna Pryce, first prize; Mrs. Fred Gregg, second prize. Spiced Mrs. Mike Sharp, first prize; no second prize. Layer Mrs. R. I Wilson, first prize; Mrs. Mary Branberg, second prize. Sugar cookies Mrs. James Lees, first prize; Miss May Lindquist, second prize. Fruit cookies Mrs. J. W. Bailey, first prize; Mrs. V. M. Wilson, second prize. CAXDIE9. Chocolate Miss Anna Pryce, first prize; no second. Cream Mrs. Zed Wynn, first prize; only one entrant. Fudge Miss Katherine Martin, first prize; MIfb Dena Lees, second prize. Divinity Mrs. Guy Hutchison, first prize; Miss Nellie Lees, second prize. BITTER AND HONEY. Butter Mrs. William Walker, first prize; Mrs. Zed Wynn, second prize. Honey William Paul, first prize; only entrant. FARM FRjODVCE. Yellow corn, best 10 ears T. E. Westerlund, first; G. L. Miller, second; J. S. Spargo. third. Best single ear of yellow corn Wal ter Beck, first; Ira Ullman, second; M O. Wilson, third. Best 10 ears of white corn Herbert tjauoway, nrst; o. K. Kiavon, second; William Tennant, third. Best single ear of white corn Her bert Calloway. White winter wheat T. W. Wads worth, first; William Wadsworth, sec ond; David Ristau, third. Red winter wheat Guy Samuelson, first; John Beck, second; Walter Beck, third. Spring wheat David Rlstau, first; V. M. Wilson, second: J. W. Bailev. third. Timothy seed James Spargo, first; R. L. Bollnian, second and third. Barley R. L. Bollman, first and sec ond. Oats R. M. Hanna, first; Edward Normoyle, second; Homer Sharp, third. Clover seed R. M. Hanna, first; J. W. Bailey, second; A. L. Glaser, third Early potatoes R. L. Bollman, first; G. L. Miller, second; J. A. Sayre, third. Sweet potatoes J. W. Bailey, first; R. K Bollmau, second; David Ristau, third. Turnips Henry Miller, first; Charles Rugh, second. Apples, best exhibit M. O. Wilson, first; Ira Bollman, second. Best quality of apples William Paul, first; Ira Bollman, second. Largest eggs, one dozen Herbert Galloway, first; Mrs. J. W. Bailey, sec ond. Most uniform exhibit of eggs Her bert Galloway, first; J. L. Wilson, sec ond. I Rock sld, 111. 1 Rok Island. IB. I HsVssls. Rook island. IU. Rock Island. Hi. The Annual February Coat & Suit Week Begins Monday Cost, style, quality, not considered. The I 1 1 1 -.1 1 .1 TM racKs must oe ciearea wiui aispatcn. xnc assortments are excellent. The $30.00, $32.50. $35.00. $37.50, $39.00 and $45.00 coats and suits are marked $15 The $16.50. $18.00 1 The $19.50, $22.50. $25,001 $13.50, and $27.50 Coats and suits are marked $10 $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 coats and suits are marked $5 Important Embroidery Items A splendid lot of cambric and swiss edges in 9 and 12-inch widths, near ly all are 25c values, to s'l quickly, i (L at yard LJC Cambric corset cover embroideries In shadow and eyelet do- - q signs, all new, clean goods specially priced at, a yard XOC 27-inch Swiss embroidered flouncings In eyelet and shadow 5Q work, many dainty patterns to select from, at a yard .....OOC An Advanced Showing and Underpriced Sale Of Men's Spring and Summer Shirts This Most Important Announcement and unusual offering should be of interest to every man. The fortunate purchase consists of E. and W. and Diamond brand coat style shirts in advance style patterns, colorings and mate rials to suit every taste. The sizes are complete from 14 to 17. See Second avenue window display and be on hand to secure your supply at these prices, Two Big Lots at 89c and 69c A Remarkable Sale of Cotton Blankets Jobber's Surplus Stock at Clean-up Prices Two weeks a;o while in the market our buyer fortunately secured from a large Jobber, his surplus stock of cotton blankets at a big reduction in price. This enables us to offer some 25 different grades at marked savings. 75c Blankets for 48c HERE ARE EXAMPLES: $1.75 Plaid Blankets $1.29 In greys, tans or white with pretty borders; just 50 to go at this extreme A o little price HOC $2.50 Australian Blinket $1.59 A. value extraordinary are these Australian Blankets at this price. Come early to in sure getting one, as there's only 35 to go at 51.59 A big wool finished plaid blanket, in pretty tan, blue an pink colors, a ti QQ wonderful value at J)J- $2.50 extra Bin Blanket $1.69 Fine, extra heavy and large blankets in tan, white or grey; a big value at a little price only 35 to go at $1.69 $1.60 Blankets for $1.19. Big soft cotton blankets In grey tan or white with fancy borders; a great value at $1.69. Buy them J- -sq now at Just J)A.X7 $3.75 Plaid Blankets $2.98 An extra quality big soft cotton blanket In a large as sortment of dainty colors. well worth $3.75, now $2.98 February Sale of Carpets, Rugs Linoleum and Draperies The semi-annual sale of carpets, rugs, linoleum and draperies has surpassed our highest expectations. The throngs of satisfied customers which have visited us the first week of this sale demonstrates that not only are the prices low, but that the merchandise Is right. All rugs, carpets, linoleums and draperies have been reduced in price for this sale. If you are in need of floor coverings now or in the spring, now is the time to buy. We Can Just Hint Here of the Many Good Items $16.00 Tapestry Brussels, 9x12. $9.95 $19.50 English Brussels, 9x12; $14.75 $30.00 Wilton Velvet rug, 9x12, $20.95 $27.60 Axminster Rug, 9x12 ...$16.95 75c Linoleum, 12-foot wida 59c $1.25 Colonial Rugs 98c Special lot Curtain Nets ....... 17l'2c Special lot Curtain Scrim, yard 150 Special lot Lace Cunains, pair 89c Special lot colored border muslin per pair $1.20 Special lot Muslin Curtains, pair 39o Special lot Colonial Draperies, yard 20c, 25c, 35c, 50c and 65o City Chat VISION. Give me a breadth of vision which Will see my littleness The petty limits of this soul And raise zne from the stress Of self-distrust, of cramping fear. Of somber bitterness. Give me the depth of vision, too, To look far, far within This self that is at war with self. Help me to discipline Imagination, and to rule The realm where thoughts begin. Give me the height of vision which Will raise me from despond. To see whereto I may descend When I have burst the bond ' That holds me, striving, struggling for The freedom of Beyond. Muriel E. Wlndram la Hampton's Magazine. Boy a home of Retdy Broa. Tri-Clty Towel Supply company. For express, call Spencer ft Tret. Crax berries aid digestion, as well as act as a blood purifier. Cranberries assist in eliminating waste matter from the system. Cranberries eaten at this time of the vear act as a tonic and blood Durifier. Six per cent tana mortgages. Llt-J Gingham Week at McCabe's mS&AU Week The greater part of our wash goods section will be devoted to an unusual showing of Scotch, French and domestic ginghams, tissues and zephyrs. Tnousands of yards of the newest designs and colorings in these prettiest of all woven wash fabrics multi colored Scotch plaids, dainty French ginghams in soft colorings, corded madras in shirting and waistlng styles, sheer tissues from English and American mills, in fact the whole gingham family Is represented dur ing the big gingham week at McCabe's. 32-Inch Scotch and French Ging hams in a bewildering range of styles and color combinations, some stores ask 35c for CitL these, a yard aJC 32-Inch Domestic Ginghams, exact duplicates of the imported cloths as to 6tylcs and colorings, 25c in most places, q at yard IOC Book Fold Dress Ginghams in the most extensive "range of fancy and staple designs we have ever saown in a popular price -i Q j gingham, a yard X.JLC 10c a yard for your choice of over 200 select styles of the best ging ham -in the marKet for the money, 12 He nearly everywhere, a yard 10c Pretty dress ginghams In plaid combinations, checks, stripes and plain colors, a 100-pieoe assort ment to select from, q a yard OC Imported and domestic tissue ginghams in a most liberal selec tion of styles, colors and designs including those handsome silk and cotton jacquard effects, - o at, a yard 35c, 25c and...... -LOC JUST A MINUTE PLEASE The Muslin Underwear begins and interest than ever. Recent tiveness of the offerings. Just a INITIAL GOWNS AT S1.25 Trimmed with linen torchon lace hand embroidered yoke with dainty initial. CREPE GOWNS, $1.00 Slip over style, lace trimmed. SWIVfcL SILK GOWNS, $2.00 With dainty edge of embroid ery, ribbon run. GOWN8 AT 48o With cluster tucked yoke, lace insertion. SPECIAL MONDAY Handsome petticoats with deep flounce of eyelet embroidery in several paterns, $1.50 values at ... 79c Its second week with more vim arrivals aaci greatly to tne attrac- III slight mention here. CORSET COVERS AT 17c Of cambric, cluster tucks. CORSET COVERS AT 39c With edge and insertion of torchon. finished with ribbon. DRAWERS AT 35c Cambrlo with clusters of hemstitched tucks. PETTICOATS AT 94c Shadow petticoats cut slim and straight. graceful styles. SPECIAL ! ESDAY Night gowns v h solid yoka pf embroidery , tucks and ruffles. $1.00 values, at 59c The Great January Sale of Furniture Means the Saving of Many Dollars to You. Not small, insignificant savings, but big, generous savings so typical of the McCabe store. Just twice a year do we offer the pick of any piece of furniture on the big Third floor section at a reduction of from 10 to 50 think what this means to your pocket-book and we believe you will agree with ua that now is a most opportune time to supply imme- diate or future wants. ... &, i Ladies' Writing Desk $3.19 Here's- a .unheard of value in a writ ing desk (as picture) .with drawer nd shelf in golden, dull or Earl 'English, for .... $3.19 IBS Sewing Table $8.95 This beautiful sewing table. In either oak or mahogany q fti finish, for only 30.JD I I $20 Brass Bed Now $12.95 The best value In a strictly high grade trass bed we have ever offered. A big 2-in. post, full sized bed, 1 O Q(C with best lacquer, at A.J $8.50 Felt Mattress For $5.39 Did you secure one of these fine felt mattresses t.t this extreme low price? weighs full 45 lbs. in art ticking with roll edge Just a few left to gs at. $5.39 Bed Davenports tor Less Some at 50fc Off All regardless of style or quality now are greatly lowered in price for tue February sale. Some reduced' 20, some 33'3 and others 50. Select yours now. Quartered Oak Rocker $2.49 This large full sized rocker as pictur ed, represents another of the wonder ful values awaiting you. . Q AC Just 12 to go at this price J).f Comfort Rocker $5.95 Big high back comfort rocker, made of quart ered oak and genuine leather sprin seat, at ri.!$5.95 $14 Box Couch for $9.35 Big full sized box couch with soft spring-top and roomy storage com partment, while six last, only $9.35 jjj $37 Office Desk $29.50 Made of solid oak In the Early English finish; new style sani tary base, one of the celebred "Moon" kind; just three to go at $29.50 $35 Turkish Rocker For Only $22.75 Karrep quality in genuine leather witn Harrington springs, very luxurious rl comfortable, at $22.75 it !) ten & Roberts, Peoples National bank building. , E. B. McKown has received a new supply of choice three inch screen ings. Nothing better at the price for furnaces. NW REVENUE CUTTERS KISS THE WATER TODAY Newport News, Feb. 10. The new revenue cutters. Unalga and Miami, were launched today. The honor of christening the Unalga fell to Miss Elizabeth Hilles, daughter of Charles D. Hilles, secretary to President Taft. Miss Barnes Richardson, daughter of Representative' Richard son of Alabama, senior member of Jitiee the house committee on interstate ! give Chamberlain's Stomach asi and foreign comperce, held the hoa Liver Tablets a trial ana you will be or of naming tjfe Miami. ' pleased with the result. These tab- -Jt- i ie invigorate the stomach and liver If troubled with indigestion. eon-'ar.i strengthen the digestion. Sold 8tipation,,eo appetite or feel bilious, by all druggists.