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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
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Therefore a new ideal of woman has
been growing, slowly but surely, and
now We are more nearly respecting
and admiring the human form divine,
as the Creator originally modelled it,
than at any time since the corset and
the high-heeled slipper began their
sway
With economic independence for
women is dawning the day of physical
independence-a stern necessity, in
deed, but none the less a most de-
sirable betterment.
The old days of a luxurious illness
are past. The Interesting invalid" is
left strictly alone. An unavoidable
illness is a calamity, when the busy
doctors chief aim is to get his pa
tient well and off his hands, when
businesslike nurse attends strictly to
business and cOddling by the women
folk is forbidden.
1t wasn't so very long ago that one
could be sick and have a beautiful
time
Those were the days when invaria-
bly, one or more of the feminine mem
bers of family enjoyed poor health"
1t was really considered aristocratic
to be an invalid. and the plea of in
validism was an excellent excuse to
avoid unpleasant duties or cultivate
! laziness.
/ Nowadays one doesn't confess to an
| illness unless it is something serious.
It's getting to be rather a disgrace to
be sick. Besides, most of us have
neither time nor money to indulge in
a real illness. So We use the ounce Of
prevention.
But if one must be sick, one is
promptly taken in hand, sent to a
out any of the old fashioned fuss that
once centered about a sick bed.
So, you see, there is every discour-
agement to those who, these days,
have any inclination to enjoy poor
health"
In fact, women are so learning to
enjoy their physical independence re-
sulting from good health and com
Portable clothes, that it is doubtful il
they will accept fashion which will
push them back into possible invalid
ism. Though it is a pity that all WON
en- haven't the strength of mind to
be satisfied with their natural forms
II mean forms which are symmetri
cal through proper care-without for
ever trying to look like something
they are not.
We still put a premium on artifi
ciality, and it is still expected thai
the matron shall somehow show the
figure of a schoolgirl.
| Why can't we appreciate the more
generous lines of the elderly woman:
? figure fully as much as the immature
: proportions of the girl? Why can
J We see that one is really as beautiful
| as the other?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Census figures show a rapid de-
crease In the number of native Ger
mans and Irish in This country. In
the census Of 1900 there were re-
ported 1,615,232 persons born in
Ireland. and last year the number
had declined TO / ,351, 400. Whereas
10 years ago there were in the Unit
ed States 2.1S3.413 persons born in
Germany in 1910 there were but O.
$4,000. Native Italians on the
other hand, increased from 4S3, 1858
in 1900, TO 1,341.SO in 1910; ma
tives OF Austria-Hungary from $780,
96S TO 1.65S.7OO, and natives of
Russia and Finland from 64O,71O to
100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

According 10 records Of the National
association more than $l5,oOO.o 900 was
spent last year in the fight on tubercu-
losis. At first thought one may Won
der where are all the buildings this
sum could erect. but We must stop TO
think that what has been done in re-
cent years in disseminating and enforc-
ing methods Of preventing infection
has been worth more 70 humanity in
general than all the actual cures effect
ed. With universal knowledge Of what
causes tuberculosis and how TO prevent
81, together with legal measures to en-
force sanitation among the careless
the dread disease should in time be
stamped out in this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
y NAKN6UEX

Long waists are coming into style
again, the fashion paper says" re
marked the girl in the short-waisted
coatdress.
THAT will mean more work for the
doctors" said the woman physician,
who also wore a gown with high
waistline.
why, how is that?" asked the
other. q know the short waists are
delightfully."- comfortable, and I'll hate
to give them up. But long waist
doesn't necessarily mean that one
must lace"
Even without lacing, the long
waist will do harm" declared the doc
TOR. Women will try to attain it, no
matter what kind of a shape they
have naturally And with the long
waist there must be more or less
/ lacing-generally more-if one would
look trim.
THE short waist has done away
with lot OF woman's illnesses. 1T Is
astonishing how complaints that were
common among women just a few
years ago, have dwindled to practi-
cally nothing. Every busy physician
will tell you that.
Women were never so well off,
physically, as they are now went on
the doctor.
When l think how women used to
suffer, and nobody knew what was
the matter with them, it makes my
heart bleed.
Women would often be bedridden
for years, when proper treatment
would have put them on their feet in
short order as we'll as ever.
And not only did women suffer
from physical ills, because the doc
tors didn't understand the remedies
or the preventives, either, for that
matter - but they suffered terpera,
mentally because they were not under
stood
To-day the successful physician
among women, is a psychologist as
well as a medical practitioner. Many
woman's cure has resulted more
from her doctors study of her men
tai attitude, than from the pills he
gave her."
For all We hear so much about the
restless woman, the DISCONTINUED
woman, the nervous woman, today
the doctor is right. Women are far
better off physically than they were
/, Also, they are stronger mentally and
3 actually a good deal happier than be
fore.
Going out into the business worlt
, has done wonders toward physica
freedom for woman. She has founC
, it necessary to put off many of hel
hampering clothes, and to do ava!
= with some of the conventions that TO
5 generations have hampered women
$ physical development.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
~
CSpringfeId JournalD

CSpringfield Journal)
This is the season of the year when
throughout Illinois enter
upon their annual campaign for i'm
proved roads. 1t is the season, too,
for the collection of horrible exam
pies" in the form of poor road photo
graphs. The latter will be exhibited
next summer by those who are inter
ested in the good roads movement.
Unfortunately for the propaganda,
the midwinter lectures of the editors
and the Photographic reproductions
do not carry their effectiveness over
the period of Old Settlers reunions
and county fairs. Then the high
ways are in good condition, and alto
gether too many of US fail to recollect
what We passed through during the
previous winter and early spring. We
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

II looks nightly as II w J. Bry-
ans name will go in the democratic
primary ticket as a candidate for the
presidency in Nebraska. 1t is mere
ly necessary under the law that a pc
tition properly drawn up and signed
by % voters be presented asking
that the name OF a candidate be
printed on the ballot for It 20 go on.
II does not appear that Mr. Bryan is
encouraging the movement of the pc
titioners to nominate him. He has
assented 20 the proposal to run him
for delegatc-at-large 10 the national
convention, an honor that doubtless
will be accorded him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

The governor Of Oregon has prov
ed that the honor system applied 20
convicts results in fewer escapes and
greater efficiency in work. There Is
grave danger that the governor of
Oregon will be denounced as d
"maudlin sentimentalist."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

John. she said % her husband. who
was grumbiing over his breakfast,
your love has grown cold"
NO. it hasn't" he snapped. but my
breakfast has"
That's just it, II your love hadn't
grown cold You wouldn't have noticed
that your breakfast had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Publisher Abbott of The Outlook
declares that Taft has acted with in
gratitude toward Roosevelt in try
ing to escape the faint of Roosevelt
ism. To escape that. however, is
enough to make a man do anything
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
Jan. 8 in American
History

1876 Battle of New Orleans. Jack-
sons extraordinary victory was
gained with only trifing loss.
over 1900 Britons fell. Jackson's
loss was 8 killed and 10 wounded.
His triumph was enhanced by the
fact that it was wholly unexpect-
ed and seemingly impossible and
against enormous odds.
1S21-James Longstreet, distinguished
soldier born In Edgerfield district,
South Carolina; died Jan. 2, 1904.
1910-General Newton Martin Curtis,
hero Of Fort Fisher" died in New
York city: born 1920.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

The report that peace is to be eff
fected in China is usually followed
by a bloody battle. No wonder
peace is represented as the dove. It
takes wings so easily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Have you weak throat? II so, you
cannot be too careful. You cannot
begin treatment too early. Each cold
makes you more liable to another and
the last is always the harder to cure.
If you will take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy at the outset you will be
saved much trouble. Sold By all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

party but for the nation dictates the
suggestion to drop Roosevelt.
AS the nominee Of the republican
party he couldn't even carry his own
state of New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

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Complaints OF delivery service should
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authority IN the premises.
All communications Of c-gumentatiye
character. political or religious. must
lave real name attached for puhlica-
ton. No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
Monday, January 8, 1912.

The president has admonished his
friends TO put the soft pedal on their
criticisms OF Roosevelt This shows
Dear VIII" is forbearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
Makes Il Easy.

He has no taste"
Then you need not worry about the
cook when you invite him to dinner"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
An Agreeable Disposition

There are lots of people don't
like"
But why don't you like them
Because I'd rather dislike their
sort"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
Rare Specimen.

Mrs. Blank is living on our street"
Eyes. l think | will propose her for
the club What is her speciality"
Just being married"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Deeper Cut.
whats the use Of being king these
daysT'
"Why notY"
"You can't cut off anybody's head"
But you can cut them socially, and
that hurts worse"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
A Woman CT Course.

care you afraid Of burglars:"
"No. hut 7 am afraid of mice"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

What a man can't learn by expert
ence his wife can usually tell him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Nogales. Sonora. Mex.-Smallpox is
raging along the west coast of Mexico.
quaranuned. The disease is said TO
have broken out also at Hermosillo
and Culacan, capital Of the state of
Sinaloa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

1t is hard work to live up to re-u'
tation, even a reputation for laZiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
WIRE SPARKS

Evansville, Ind.-The progressive
republicans here have formed an or
ganization and deClered against the
denomination of President Taft and in
favor of either La Toilette or Roose-
welt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill [En-
tered at the postofHce az second-class
matter.l
Press.
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
Requires Some Capital.

Requires Some Capital.
81 have bought me a house"
"How could you do it?''
ION the installment plan"
But they require at least q dollar
down"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Portsmouth, England-The battle
ship Revenge broke from its moorings
here and collided with the bow OF the
superintendent Orion. A hole was
torn in the starboard quarter Of the
Revenge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
Humor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
D. DUNCAN ~. SMITH

A WOMAN always suspects her hus
bands motives when he tries to
persuade her that her last years hat is
more becoming to her than the present
styles.
When man dies his acquaintance
wonder how old he was and his rela-
erty.
A good forgetery is a great social
asset.
A wise woman will not attempt to
conceal her age in the presence Of
man who has gone to school with her.
When a man at social function has
nothing to talk about he feels as If he
would like to kill the person who
brought him there and falls to brood
ing over how he will do it. 4 woman
in like case just talks on and on.
What man can't learn by expert
ence his wife can usually tell him.
1t is hard work to live up to a re-u-
tation, even a reputation for laZiness.
A bachelor never knows the joy of
going home and telling his wife the
latest scandal.
A woman may think her husband
capable of holding down the presi-
dents job and still not trust him tc
bring home a ten cent soup bone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

New orkY. - Anatole LeBraz, pro
fessor Of French literature at the Uni
yersity of Rennes, has arrived TO de-
liver a series of lectures before
branches of L'AlIance Franchise of
several universities in this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

A bachelor never knows the joy Of
going home and telling his wife the
latest scandal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Lucky.
"Some men are born lucky"
"YesT
Blowers, for instance"
"What about him."
His wife's plants all froze when he
was out Of town"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Can't Let Go.
'They are living beyond their
means"
us that SOP
Yes. They can't afford all that
style"
Then why don't they cut it out?"
Cant afford to-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08
Possibilities.

I might paint beautiful picture,
l might write a wonderful book,
I might be member of congress
Elected by hook or by crook,
I might be an eloquent speaker
might be the star IN show
To draw down applause that meant money,
And then L might not. don't you know.
might be the boss OF railroad,
1 might be the king Of the range,
I might at q pinch start paper
And rip the town up for q change,
I might get a gun and go cunning
For game in the jungle or tree
And win lasting fame as a Nimrod,
And then I might not don't you see.
I might take a plunge In the ocean
And rescue a maiden from harm.
I might get bunch Of poor children
And move them off down on the farm,
] might take a turn as a grocer.
1 might drive large painted dray
And wait at the train for the baggage,
And then I might not. by the way.
Oh, yes, II 1 need occupation
There's plenty of places to turn,
Good jobs II only could get them
And pleasant employment to burn.
But somehow l lack the incentive,
Though these lofty seats might beguile,
] guess 1 will curb my ambition
And just be myself for awhile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

good forgetery is a great social
asset.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

New York-John Guda, Il years old
Of $500 Arthur avenue, the Bronx,
amused himself by picking at q small
dynamite blasting cartridge with a
pin. He viii lose three fingers, which
were torn as a result of the explosion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

A wise woman will not attempt to
conceal her age in the presence of a
man who has gone to school with her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

Annapolis, Md.-Because Of their
connection with a club" in Annapo-
lis, punishment has been administered
to five midshipmen by the naval
academy authorities. The CLUB room"
had been raided and was found to be
well stocked with intoxicating liquors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-08

When a man dies his acquaintance
wonder how old he was and his rela-
tives wonder to whom he left his prop
erty,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
Bomb.PrOOf Train?

Atlanta, Ca, June 6.-Georgia's del
egation to Baltimore will leave At
lanta on a palatial special train via
the Southern at II O'Clock Sunday
morning, June %, arriving in Balti-
more Monday morning.
What arrangements will you make
to protect Delegate Tom Fielder from
officers of South Carolina set on his
trial by Governor Blease?" Crawford
Whatley was asked.
why, we have under advisement a
plan to secure an armored car" was
the reply, equipped with Maxims
Krupps, Winchesters, Krag-Jorgen-
sens, hand-grenades, fire extinguish-
ers, etc., manned by a picked detach-
ment from the national guard, but have
not perfectd this idea yet. We are
waiting until Mr.. Fielder gets back
from Chicago to advise with him."
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
TILLMAN ADDS $3Oc,C0O.
Amendment to Naval Bill Would Help
Charleston Yard

Washington, June 5.-At a meeting
of the senate committee or naval af-
fairs today, Senator Til''nan secured
the agreement Of the com1l::.:e to an
amendment to the Uui:ad States naval
appropriation bill, adding 100000 for
the purpose of affording wharf room
and berthing at the Charleston navy
yard for the torpedo feet.
Only $4,000 was appropriated for
the Charleston yard in the bill as it
came from the house. Senator Till
mans amendment, if adopted, will
make the Charleston appropriation
$339,000, and the senator intends to
fight for it with all his power He
will be on the conference committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
FIELDER SHUNS THIS STATE.
His Friends Will "Persuade" Him Not
to Pass Through South Caro-.
lima, They Say.

Atlanta, June 6.-While the friends
of Thomas B. Fielder do not believe he
has ever violated any criminal statute
in South Carolina, neither do they pro-
pose to let the governor of that ad-
Joining State get his hands on Fielder
if they can help it. They figure that
it would be bitter pill for Mr.. Fielder
and triumph for Cole. Blease if he
could succeed merely in jailing Fielder
over night.
Therefore they are going to advise
and try to persuade Mr.. Fielder not to
20 through South Carolina at all on
his way to the Baltimore convention,
but to travel around by Chattanooga
and Cincinnati.
1t. is believed that Mr.. Fielder will
accept their advice, as he has been
avoiding passing through South Caro-
lima ever since Blease first issued the
warrants against him. Mr.. Fielder is
now in Chicago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
REJECTED sUITOR DRINKS ACID.
Sumter Mans Attempt at Suicide Prob.
ably Successful.

Sumter, June 7.-Because he had
been rejected by a young lady, Julian
Harper, white man % years Of age,
this afternoon drank the contents of
an ounce bottle of carbolic acid On the
street in front of the postofice in an
attempt to end his life. Harper was
almost Immediately taken to the hos
pital, where he received treatment,
but where it was reported tonight at
$50 that there was no possibility Of
his recovering.
Harper, it is said, has been carrying
the bottle of carbolic acid with him for
some time, and made threats to kill
himself in case he was rejected by the
young lady. He came to Sumter the
first part of this year and has been
living here with his brother since that
time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AP
POINTMENT OF PUBLIC
Guardian.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
the Hon. Frank B. Gary, Circuit Judge,
at his Chambers, Abbeville, S. c., on
Saturday, the 22nd day of June, 1912,
at 12 o'clock M, or as soon thereafter
as counsel can be heard, for the ap-
pointment of the Judge of Probate OF
Newberry County as public guardian
of the estate of Newton Pinckney
Abrams, minor, of the age of eight
months, the estate of said minor con-
sisting of cash money to the amount OF
about four hundred dollars, this ap-
plication being made for the reason
that no fit, competent and responsible
person can be found who is willing to
assume said guardianship.
MRS. VERONA B. ABRAMS,
6-7-4t-1taw. Petitioner.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
DELEGATES GO UNRESTRICTED.
North Carolina Convention, However,
Endorses Woodrow Wilson.

Raleigh, N. c., June 7.-After an all
night session, the State Democratic
convention elected eight delegates at
large to the Baltimore convention, and
by vote of 503 to 396 endorsed Gov
ernor Woodrow Wilson's candidacy.
The delegates were uninstructed, but
six are said to favor Governor Wilson
and two are said to be neutral. The
convention was tumultuous one and
adjourned at $50 o'clock this morn
ing. Each delegate will have a half
vote.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

A written petition having been pre-
sented to the undersigned, Trustees of
Pomaria School. District No. rs, OF
Newberry County, South Carolina,
signed by at least one-thirdN of the
resident electors and like proportion
of the resident free-holders of the age
of twenty-one years, of said District,
asking that an election be held to de-
termine whether, or not Pomarla
School District No. 26 will issue and
sell coupon bonds aggregating thirty
five hundred dollars, payable within
twenty years, at the rate of interest
not exceeding six per cent. per an
mum, payable annually, for the purpose
of erecting buildings and for equip
ment for maintaining public schools in
said District.
An election for said purposes is
hereby ordered to be held in Pomaria
School District No. 26 at the regular
voting precinct in the town of Pomaria
on Tuesday, June 25, 1912, at which
election only qualified voters residing
in said District shall be allowed to
vote. The ballot cast must have writ
ten or printed on it the words "For
Bonds" or Against Bonds" The fol-
lowing are hereby appointed managers
of said election: H. P. Thomasson, w.
D. Hatton, J. B. Koon. The polls will
be open at a. n. and close at 4. p. m.
r. H. Hipp,
W. S. Seybt,
J. Fl Koon,
Trustees Pomaria School District No.
26, Newberry County, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-06-11
DODSON'S LIVER TONE
BEATS CALOMEI
No Need Now to Risk Your Health
Taking Dangerous Drug-New
Remedy is Guaranteed.

Next time your liver gets sluggish
and you feel dull and headachy go to
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tie of the successful medicine, Dod-
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ton or biliousness without any re-
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Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
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followed by any of the bad after-efects
which sometimes follow taking cal
omel.
W. G. Mayes drug store will give you
your money back if you do not find it
a perfect substitute for calomel.