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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
HAVE FAITH IN WILSON.

a circumstance which should be
comforting to all Americans is the fact
that since the election practically not
single comment has been heard
which has reflected on the honesty of
purpose or the ability of Woodrow Will
son
While he had many who opposed him
in his canvass, there is no person who
today doubts his sincerity or his pre-
paredness TO deal with the problems
which will confront him. Wherever
one goes in the great cities or the
smaller centers Of population or on the
farm there is heard from political
friend and foe alike the expression
OF the faith that Woodrow VIII.
son will be an able. fearless and con-
scientious executive. Perhaps no pres
ident has ever entered Office with so
few enemies and none with stronger
endorsement OF the people whom he
must serve.
II he lives up to the expectations OF
his countrymen in handling the severe
problems which still face him he will
make a place in history greater than
that taken by any man since the time
OF the civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
AN ENLIGHTENED POLICY IN
SURGERY.

The clinical congress OF surgeons Of
North America at its recent session
in Brooklyn, N. Y, resolved to adopt
a complete new program regarding
publicity. 1t adopted a formal resolu-
ton to this effect, and will follow it
with a campaign of frank, straightfor-
ward publicity.
This present remarkable change Of
attitude concerns cancer. II was
pointed out that certain forms Of can
Ger can be cured If early disclosed
and operated upon. The trouble is
that a vast proportion of women do
not know the symptoms or, knowing
them, hesitate to make known that
they have developed them. The result
is that thousands of cases which might
have been cured IL known and oper-
ated upon early, develop to the stage
where cures are hopeless.
Certainly common sense view will
convince any physician, however deli
cate his sensibilities may be on the
subject of publicity, that under such
circumstances a general knowledge
of these symptoms and their signi-
ficance should be disseminated.
This is an age of publicity. II is
/ the greatest weapon known for accom-.
plishing every undertaking from
religious evangelization to san.
itary reform and political bet.
/ terment. The madical profession
has been particularly loath to
recognize and accept the aid that can
/ be brought to it by publicity, properly
used. So medicine and surgery have
been sharply divided between the cir
regulars" and patent medicine max,
/ ers on the one side, who make the
most of publicity, and the over-sensi
tive majority who fear that any pub
licity at all will appear unprofessional
More publicity Of the right sort BY
the right sort Of practitioners will be
the best weapon to establish a stand
ard of excellence in the profession
and to protect the public from incom
petents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
of municipal control than the general

of municipal control than the general
public.
1t is the main idea of the commission
form Of government that the city shall
have the advantage of a business ad-
ministration of the peoples affairs,
free from the influences or considera-
tons of petty politics, or, in other words,
free from fear Of the political conse-
quences of honest and intelligent man.
agement of public affairs. Yet the
Rock Island municipal commission has
by its act of self-confessed incom-
potency struck a blow at the principle
of the commission form of govern
ment. 1t has admitted a weakness that
should not exist.
The Argus has upheld the commits
sion and the individual members in the
hope that in time the ideals involV-
ed would be vindicated and the people
become satisfied and convinced that
the form of government which they
adopted would prove the most advanta-
geous and satisfactory in all respects.
But, in common with every self-re-
specting institution, it cannot fail to
express its great disappointment and
utter disgust at this latest proceed
ing. No individual, regardless of his
likes or dislikes, can respect the pub
| lie official who supinely yields his
sense of duty and responsibility and
hesitates to stand or fall by what is
for the best good to the greatest num-
| Der.
The commission form of municipal
government will only succeed accord
/ ing as those entrusted with it's admin
istration discharge their duty faith
fully, intelligently, honestly and fear,
/ lessly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
THE PRINCIPLE OF COMMON
SENSE

The principle OF common sense in
the handling Of public affairs was new
er more conspicuous for its absence
than in the attitude Of the Rock Is
land municipal commission in dealing
with the management Of the water.
works plant. Instead of handling II In
the same way that any group Of bust
ness men would handle a valuable
piece of property in which a million
has been invested, the commission has
thrown up its hands and put up to the
people for their sanction a matter of
detail that the people elected and
hired the commission to look after.
II is all very well, both in principle
and in conformity with the provisions
of law, to submit to the people any
proposition involving a great expendi-
ture OF money or a radical change in
the laws governing the municipality or
the granting of franchises involving
the public rights. But a question Of
this kind the commissioners should be
capable OF coping with and disposing
Of II is conceded by any fair-minded
citizen that the commissioners by rea-
son OF experience and study, should
be more capable Of judging what is
best in the conduct Of any department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
mesi6dencc
tRLlEzRARIN1EZNT
coNDCCrtD IS
'7ns-Aice, 6nCheH Kirk

otherwise. Now, let us change. Re
move the clothing, take a quick cold
or tepid bath in the tub or with the
sponge. Five minutes is plenty OF
time for this. Put on all the neces-
sary clothes for neatness and COM
fort and watch the change in atti-
tude OF mind as you progress. Good
shoes, low or high as you choose, but
comfortable heels; rubber ones are
exceptionally good where there is
much standing. Comb the hair, not
necessarily in the height of fashion,
with all the "appurtenances there
to-" but in a neat, becoming manner,
and then put on that pretty one-piece
house dress, with low, comfortable
neck and three-quarter sleeves. Now
tie on that clean white or light
apron, smooth in front, with no gath
ers tv pick the dirt up, but plain in
front, and I'll assure you by this time
you can hardly wait to get to the
kitchen to prepare the meal, or to go
on with whatever work or pleasure
you have planned for the day. #
yOu GIG uOdl III SSS, lie COOhlhS anu
kitchen will be equally as attractive.
Careless dressing makes careless
cooking, Indifferent and dissatisfied
housekeeping 1t cannot be otherwise.
Incidentally, 1t is fine way to keep
your husbands love, prevent divorces
and lead to perfect contentment and
happiness in the home.
FIG ROLY POLY.
Materials: Layer figs, one-quarter
pound; suet, one-quarter pound; -four,
one cup; milk, three-quarter cup;
bread crumbs, three-quarter cup;
sugar, one-third cup; Sultana raisins
one-quarter cup; baking powder, level
| teaspoon: salt, one-quarter teaspoon
Utensils: Measuring cup, measur
ing spoon, mixing bowl, pastry board
rolling pin, food chopper.
Directions: Chop the suet fine, put
this into the mixing bowl with the
sugar, salt, baking powder ant
crumbs Make this into a paste t.
roll by gradually adding the milk
Roll out into an oblong shape, in thu
meantime having poured boiling watel
over the figs and raisins. Let stanC
for a few minutes, wipe dry and GU
the figs in small pieces but not tht
raisins. Spread them over the paste
wet the edges with cold water an,
roll up. Place in buttered pan, GOV
er with parafne or buttered pape
and steam for three hours. Turn GU
in serving dish and send hot to tn
table and serve with lemon sauce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

radical alteration of the tariff or be
too discriminating in the selection of
President Wilson's thousands of other
subordinates. Now that it is reported
Mr.. Bryan has been invited by Mr..
Wilson TO confer with him in Bermu-
da, these magnanimous space writers
have anticipated just what the con-
versation will be about and what re-
suits will follow.
What would the country do without
that corps of Washington political
forecasters? Perish the thought!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Cleopatra's Pearl.

Most persons know the story that is
told Of Cleopatra to illustrate her lux
urious habits Of living-that she dis
solved in her wine a precious pearl.
No one seems yet to have questioned
what must have been the effect upon
the drink, but scientists scott at the
possibility of such solution. The fact
is pearls are not soluble in wine. The
most powerful vinegar affects them
slowly and never entirely dissolves
them. for the organic matter remains
behind In the shape of a spongy mass
that is larger than the original pearl
New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Before beginning to cook, make
sure that the hands and nails are
perfectly clean and the hair neatly
dressed" The above is quoted from
good authority and should be followed.
But the strange thing in the above
quotation was that the one great,
big fact was lost sight OF entirely,
and that was the dress Of the house
keeper who was to prepare the meal.
There is a great psychology In
dress; having its effect on the indt-
vidual and everyone else with whom
we come in contact. The artists who
have designed fashions for years
have recognized this from the social
side; but it is only recently that spe-
cial thought has been given to dress
in the home, and never, so far as I
know, from the side which recognizes
the psychology Of dress, in relation
to the work in the kitchen. Any cast
of garment has usually been good
enough there. A dark dress, instead
of light colored one; a dark apron,
instead of a light colored or white
one. Tell me why? We do not cook
or wash wishes on our clothes, but
the stove and dishpan are used for
their respective work. Then why put
on a dark, homely, Bingham apron
full of gathers all around the belt
to pick up all the dirt possible?
Let US give some experiments which
we have tried in several years study
| of this work. Arise in the morning
and dress with as few clothes as nee
essary, possibly leaving off the corset
and put on dressing sacque or kimo
no, slippers, and hair in loose, untidy
fashion. Start the breakfast Now
study the lack Of interest in the prep
aration Of this meal or the eating Of it
The food and serving must necessarily
be in accordance with your dress and
your interest. There is really NJ
strong desire to put things in ordel
after the meal. You would rather ST
around and say, How hate to cook,
81 never did like to wash dishes and
keep house." and many other depress
ing thoughts, for unrest and unhap
piness follow naturally. Gould not b.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
HUMAN CHRISTMAS TREES.

Metropolitan newspaper writer's,
with marvellous magnanimity, are re-
lieving Presidentelect Wilson Of many
patronage responsibilities. They
have distributed cabinet portfolios
lavishly. That some individuals have
been appointed by them TO two or
three Of the most important places
within presidential distribution indi-
Gates generosity almost reckless. Mr..
Bryan, for instance. has been appoint
ed by them to the Court OF ST. James
and 20 the office Of secretary Of state.
They have been so solicitous they
have expressed fear that possibly
Bryan would not look well in plush
knickerbockers. They have appointed
him secretary OF state despite their
fears that be may either advise q too
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

The Carnegie corporation is to Offer
a life pension of $4,000 per annum to
former presidents OF the United States
or their widows so long as they remain
single. While Il is doubtful If any
president would accept such a consid-
Grafton from the Carnegie fund, yet
the idea might not be a bad one IL the
government should adopt 1t and pro-
vide for IL along with the provision that
none Of them be eligible TO a third
term and some Of them be exiled from
the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Future Travel.


When flying is a common art
And every one has wings
The climate that We do not like
Will have on US no strings.
II we decide that we would like
Another cline to try
Instead of waiting for train
Well pack our grip and fly.
When winter freezes up the north
And there is snow to burn
Which doesn't burn too readily
To other lands we'll turn.
From where they use cold storage air
That's loaded with sting
We will depart for some good land
That smells and tastes like spring.
We will not have to wait around
To shovel of the snow
When We can get about a quart
OF gasoline and go.
We will not have to carry weight
In coats and underwear
And wrap ourselves until we look
The picture of bear.
Then come, we men OF wheels and springs
Who useful things invent,
And furnish US with wings to go
Wherever they are sent,
Wings that are guaranteed to stay
Aloft in stately flight
Until we find pleasant place
Where we desire to light.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Nov. 22 in American
History.
History.

1643-Robert Cavalier Sieur de IA Sale,
explorer Of the Mississippi valley,
born; killed in Texas In 1887.
17S3-John Hanson. president Of the
United States congress 1872. died;
born 1715; Hanson presented to
General Washington the thanks Of
congress for the capture Of York
town.
1S61-The flag Of the Confederate
States Of America first appeared In
British waters at Southampton,
England. on the privateer Nash
vile.
1900-Great meteorite split and fell In
Alabama
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Man and Woman.

Man. composed of clay. is silent and
ponderous." preached Jean RauIin in
the fifteenth century, but woman
gives evidence of her osseous origin by
the rattle she keeps up. Move sack
of earth and it makes no noise: touch
a bag of bones and you are deafened
with the Glitter ciatter."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Hurnor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

THE fellow who spends most of his
time in dreamland is generally in
bad with the tax collector.
Perhaps it would be an improvement
upon a self made man if he had had a
little advice when he was selecting his
model.
The person who always knows
enough to keep still ought to draw a
salary for it-and be often does.
1t makes a lot of us mad when the
reflection is forced upon us that we
deserve what we get
The person who considers his desire
sufficient reason for doing thing gen.
orally gets to point where his desire
is entirely lmpotent.
Ambition is a deadly antidote for
love.
Work is a good thing, but at that
what's the use of saying anything
about it? There's so much of it In the
world that it can be depended upon to
take care of itself.
OF course it was the other boy that
led little Johnnie into temptation. but
what mother can't explain is how he
got halterbroke.
The trouble with a lot of people is
that as soon as they get over being
too fresh they at once go stale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

II is difficult TO see how any express
ident OF the United States could feel
comfortable in accepting a fife pension
from the funds accumulated by And
rev Carnegie from the blood Of his
oYer-worked, underpaid workmen.
When Carnegie finds way TO square
himself with his own servants from
whom he took his millions. he will be
In a position TO do something for the
peoples servants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
WILLING to Help Him.

Why don't you want to let ME hold
your handT
What good would it do you to hold
my handT"
TT would make me glad and give
me courage perhaps toto say some
thing that I-I-er'
There! Please hold both of my
hands."-ChicagO Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Final figures Of the democratic ma
tional campaign fund indicate total
contributions Of $4,000 collected
from $1,000 persons, an average Of
$12 and a fraction-not a very large
sum-for each contributor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Miss Marie Elsie Whitney, daughter
of Mrs. George Whitney Of New Or
leans, is considered the most beautiful
girl of the Crescent City. She has just
left Virginia Hot Springs, where her
beauty and charm were commented
upon. Miss Whitney is at present visit
ing in New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

If" says Governor Hadley, "the
democrats make mistakes, the repub-
licans will suddenly coalesce to take
advantage of them. but IL the demo-
Gratis make no mistakes, they will re-
main in power for a long time"
Governor Hadley is wise as well as
prophetic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

A Cincinnati woman wants the gov
eminent to regulate woman's dress.
Here, at last, is something overlooked
by Roosevelt and the other trainers of
the progressive party platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

While prohibitionists criticise the
baptism OF battIeships with cham
payne. they will recognize the fitness
Of things in formally defeating a
new sewer with it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

A woman suffrage amendment to
the constitution of Wisconsin was de-
feated in the last election by a vote
OF 132,045 for to 224,391 against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

A street car conductor has been
elected to the New York legislature.
His push forward" distinguishes him
as a progressive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Wanted to Know.

Are there any questionsY" asked the
wild eyed speaker after he had finished
his discourse.
Il have one" said a man in the au-
dience.
what is it?'
"Why don't you get a hair cutr'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Pleases Him.

A man NAV think he runs the place.
Its eating and its drinking.
But If a woman is the boss
She let's him keep on thinking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
The Limit.

why don't you take Miss Long out
riding any more. Jack"
Her new automobile coat is so Ioud
that they can't hear my horn round a
curve"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
His Efforts Are Vain.

HE is trying hard to marry of that
ugly daughter of his"
why doesn't be try offering a ~
ward?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Wilson Of Tama, Iowa, hopes Will
son of Princeton will remember the
name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Lucky is the man who is not a
hunter. He isn't fooling with death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
True.

True.
att is bad luck to be killed on FRI
day"
lis that soT"
"Sure it is"
"Why?"
"Slgn there's going to be a funeral
in the family"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Instead Of being a Warwick, Mr..
Hilles is again a mere secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Can't Be Done,

81 have met the champion pessi-
mist"
''As how"
HE says that women will wear
uglier hats next season than they are
wearing now"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
Her Age

Her Age.
"How old is Nellie: Do you know"
Yes. II none of the family is around
she is twenty-four"
Otherwise?
well, If her grandmother is present
she is thirty-seven."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postofics a. second-class matter.)
Rock Island Member OF the A.soeAsted
PresA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

THE fellow who spends most of his
time in dreamland is generally in
bad with the tax collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

BY THE }. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Friday, November p, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

The person who always knows
enough to keep still ought to draw a
salary for it-and be often does.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-06

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
8oY MARVEL PLAYS FOR KING
Solomon. aged Nine, Amazss Royal
Audience at Buckingham
Palace.

London.-A youthful pianist who IS
known as Solomon" played before
the king and queen Queen Dowager
Alexandra. Princess Victoria, Princess
Mary and Prince John at Buckingham
palace recently. He is nine years Of
age. and exhibited his astonishing
gifts in a long program Of classic
pieces, TO the delight Of his audience.
The boy was not IN the least abash-
cd. but full Of high spirits, and after
the serious part Of his performance,
he played with gusto at the kings spe-
cial request a humorous piece called
The Teddy Bears Frolie." in which
he introduced a quaint drum effect in
bass. Solomon" played for about
three-quarters of an hour.
esolomon.9 who Is the son Of an
East END tailor, was discovered rs
months ago by a woman musician,
who made herself responsible for his
whole education in these Is months
he has learned q wide repertoire.
which includes no fewer than three
concertos. two by Beethoven and one
BY Mozart, as well as quantity OF
smaller pieces.
He has appeared twice in public in
London with great success. at a con
cert in Queens hall last year, in which
he was accompanied by the London
symphony orchestra, he used a piano
specially constructed with small keys
Since then, however. his hands have
stretched. and at Buckingham palao.
tie piano he used was normal, save
for the pedals, which we're specially
constructed 10 come within the range
Of Ills legs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
WORLDS RECORD BEARD

Boards are not as fashionable now
as they we're thirty years ago. but
there is a man in North Dakota who
has a growth which is probably a
worlds record Hans N, Langseth.
native OF Norway, possesses a growth
Of eleven feet elk inches Of beautiful
wavy whiskers, which has been eulti-
waited with care and pride for thirty
six years and has been Increasing 10
length at the rate Of almost four
inches per annum. Mr. Langseth
claims that instead Of being a him
drance, this facial adornment is Of
real value. making an excellent chest
protector in cold weather and warding
of the chill blasts Of the Dakota win-
ters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
poLITEaEss CAR is LATEST

4 "politeness car" is the newest in.
noyation on the Northwestern Elevat.
ed railway, Chicago The carrier
made its first appearance the other
night and startled many patrons be-
tween the downtown district and
Evanston. Along the aisles on either
side is a line Of enameled posts. from
floor to ceiling Each passenger is
wedged in between two OF these up.
rights. This leaves no chance for a
passenger to be jostled against by his
neighbor, whether standing or sitting
Officials Of the road say the new ar
rangement will encourage politeness
among passengers. The uprights are
also expected to be a relief 70 the
strap-hanging patron
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-06

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