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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
DEAD AIR IN THE LUNGS.
When You Yawn You ExpeI It, So Don't
Be Afraid to Yawn,

When You Yawn You ExpeI It, So Don't
Be Afraid to Yawn.
With ordinary breathing the lungs
are not completely filed with air, nor
are they entirely emptied every time
you exhale during natural respiration.
This leaves a quantity of dead air in
the lungs, generally away down in the
lower lobes. This is called residual
air. and after it stays there awhile and
becomes foul nature casts about for
some means to make you get rid Of it.
The yawn is the thing. so nature
makes you yawn. You open your
mouth to it's fullest extent, throw back
your head. strain with the back mus
cles of the jaw, and you a then feel
your lungs move as they force out all
the foul air and take in fresh. In this
manner are the lungs actually venti-
lated.
Yawning also ventilates the air pas
sages in the mouth. throat and upper
portion of the chest leading to the
lungs. And again yawning is really an
aid to hearing.
The cracking sound which you so of.
ten hear when giving an extra big
yawn is due to the stretching and open
ing of the eustachian tubes. These
tubes communicate between the ears
and the back of the throat. If they
are c%ongested, which happens wher
you have a bad cold in the head. people
complain of deafness.
If you feel inclined to yawn then dc
so. 1t is natures way of cleaning out
your lungs and air passages. New
York American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Called,

''Tillie." he said. II had a strange
dream the other night. l dreamed that
I started to say something to a certain
pretty girl and she stopped me. No,
George she said. you mustn't tell me
you love me-not yet, anyway. Wait
till l weigh 1873 pounds!'
zone hundred and t%hirty-three
pounds" exclaimed the lovely maiden
to whom he was telling his dream.
"Why. George. that's exactly what
weigh
What could George do. ever with his
story unfinished. but 'fess up!-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
NOTHING MAY BE VERY FUNNY.
Weldon Grossmith Proved Il to Henry
Irving's Satisfa ction.

Weldon Grossmith Proved Il to Henry
Irvins's Satisfaction.
In From Studio to Stage" Weldon
Grossmith tells us of his invitation to
play Jacques Strop to Henry lrving's
Robert Macaire. He says it took his
breath away. Irving told him that he
had received good reports of the young
actor from Booth and Jefferson in
America and arranged to pay him f10
q week if that would be enough.
81 didn't tell him that I would have
played the part for nothing and have
willingly given q premium to have
done so iii l had had the premium).
positively received f1O a week to be in
structed in the art of acting by the
greatest actor of our time! 1t was
worth hundreds to me both from an
artistic and a business paint Of view.
The pains and trouble Irving took with
every one over the slightest detail were
remarkable. 1 admit he was very try
ing at times. especially when ! was
doing something quietly h~umorous-or.
rather. nothing-and he would gaze on
me very solemnly and say. That's not
funny. my boy. You must do some
thing funny there
II proved to him, however, on the
first night that sitting perfectly still
on the staircase looking the picture of
misery was decidedly funny; at least
the audience thought $3.50 much SO
| that the great chief said to me after
ward. What were you doing on the
staircase that made the audience
laugh so much?'
Nothing replied.
"'All right. my boy; do 1t again. he
answered"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
To BroiL In Gas Ranae.

Broiling steak or chops in the e
of a gas range is not the simple opera
ton one could wish it to be. The
and the dripping pan below, an ar
rangement which would seem emf
nently safe and proper. But what
happens in actual practice is this: The
Juices and grease run down into the
pan: the fat sputters in py%rotechnic
fashion up into the flame. catches fire.
falls in blazing drops on to the meat
and into the accumulated grease below
it, Observation-Disclosures is a small
but energetic condagration within the
oven which, when the door is opened,
bursts out into the room and seizes on
whatever ZONES handiest-mistress.
maid or furniture.
One housekeeper. who was twice
obliged to entertain representatives of
the fire department as the result OF
her attempt to have broiled steak or
chops for breakfast, reluctantly but
firmly banished those items from her
menus. But the lingering desire for
them was not so easily got rid Of.
And she brooded and brooded over the
problem until she arrived at an in
genious solution.
Before she placed the broiler into the
oven she put water in the drip pan,
covering the bottom to the depth Of
about half an inch. When the fiery
rain of grease descended, therefore. it
was promptly Qu%enched. The result is
that this particular household enjoys
the family purse will permit, and no
pressing invitations to the fire depart
ment are necessary. Try it for your
self.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
keep YOUR EYE
ON THE PITCHER
|nfie|derS Know Where to PLAY
as Ball Is Hurled.
on INSIDE WORK."
Il Takes limo TO Master Plays That
Often Moan Winning Of Ball Games.
Watch For Catoher's Sienals-Evers
10 an Export.

why don't those men on the inf1eld
move around more?" Is a question
often asked at q baseball game, mostly
by people who are not regular patrons
at the parks. when they happen to
take their eyes OF the pitcher, catcher
or batter to look ut the men protecting
the inner defense. What they see in
this glance is a quartet Of athletes.
hands on their knees and eyes stead
tasty leveled at the man at the plate.
This attitude causes the fans to ask
that question. 1t is the attitude the In
felders generally are in when the
pitcher takes his position to pitch.
What the four men do when the twirl-
er Is In the act Of delivering the ball
the enthusiasts seldom notice, for they
take their eyes or the fielders and
focus them or the hurler or hitter.
The infelders move around. probably
not as much as the men occupying
the outer garden, which may be the
reason why the fans sitting in the
stands do not observe It. When the
catcher squats to give his signal to
the hurler for a fast ball or curve each
man on the inf1eld watches and knows
what is to be thrown. If. the back
stop has to hide his signal in such a
way that the third baseman or short
stop cannot see they are Informed
through a code by the second baseman
or first baseman- It Is necessary that
each man know SO he can play accord
1ngly.
The way they shift also depends
upon the batter. They may take a
step or two to the right or left as soon
as be sets himself for the fingers Of
ferings. They may even move farther
than that Often an infelder will
SHIFT from five to ten feet just because
a certain player swats the ball through
q certain section of the infeld. Then
when the ball Is thrown the players
will start to the right or left, accord
Ing to whether the ball is thrown is q
fast one or a curve.
Failure to observe this system close
ly has lost many a game and has cost
clubs many hi Manager Evers of
the Chicago Cubs follows this method
probably closer than any other man in
the game today.
If the Cubs leader is watched closely
It will be found that he starts toward
first base when a ball is thrown to the
outside of the plate by a right handed
pitcher and toward second when the
ball is over the center or on the inside.
This enables him to make a quick start
and also enables him to field batted
balls that he probably would not come
near getting if he did not obtain this
n or two step advantage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Make Your Summer Bed Comforts.

Make Your Summer Bed Comforts.
The woman who makes her own bed
comforts has something superior in
workmanship and material at much
less cost. Pretty comforts may be made
of fine white lawn. eve the cheapest
being suitable. Select something with
a small flower. The ragged robin de-
sign, wild roses or purple clematis
makes a neat cover. The edges can be
bound with c%ottonlesS ribbon or cotton
Insertion Of Il Persian or Balkan de-
sign. A neat comfort may be made
of checked blue and white sateen in
large pattern. The blue checks should
be knotted with blue.
A lovely comfort may be made with
white dotted swiss. and instead of be-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Costly Medical Treatment

81 was troubled with constipation and
indigestion and spent hundreds of dol
lars for medicine and treatment" writes
c. H. Hines, OF Whitlow, Ark. II went
to a st. Louis hospital, also to a hospital
in New Orleans, but no cure was effect
cd. On returning home l began taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. and worked
right along. | used them for some time
and am now all right Sold by all
dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Boston Has star Young Battery.

Manager Stallings of the Boston
Braves points out that it is a remarka-
BILE thing for a catcher and pitcher
from the same team of a minor league
to plunge right into the majors and be
a star battery from the start. He
speaks of Pitcher Bill James and
Catcher Bert Whaling Of his own team
from the Seattle club of the Pacific
Coast league. O'T0ole and Kelly Of
Pittsburgh are not in their class. he
Dpines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Sharpens Scissors.

Hold a needle firmly by the head be-
tween the thumb and first finger and
with the scissors in the right hand cut
back and forth on the needle. as
though trying to cut the needle in two.
After several cuttings the scissors will
be found very sharp.-National Maya
zine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
MCDONALD ONCE WITH M'GRAW

eoston's Heavy Hitting Third Base-
mar Recommended by Giants Pilot.
Charley Mcdonald. the Boston
Braves third baseman. who is just
now leading the National league in hit.
ting, Is In a way a protege of John ].
McGraw. The Giant chief recommend
ed the smuggling youngster to Garry
Hermann of the Cincinnati Reds. who
bought him from the Dallas club OF
the Texas league and carried him
along last year and part Of this season
Then George Stallings took the boy a,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Both Sides.

First Commuter-It's a perfect little
gem. It has been the ambition of my
life to buy a nice little place in the
country. Second Commuter-Well. !
once felt thai way myself. At present
it's the ambition Of my life to sell a
nice little place in the country.-Pnck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
To Restore Luster to Buttons.

A successful way to restore pearl
buttons to their original brightness is
first to rub them with a little olive oil.
which takes away the blurred look.
Then sprinkle with nail powder and
rub we'll with chamois skin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
How the Trouble Starts

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlaln's Tablets
keep your bowels regular and you will
avoid these diseases. For sale by all
dealers. A..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14

To make dress shields for thin white
summer waists cut thin white flannel
the size desired, trim the edge with
narrow lace and tie in the dress with
narrow tape. They will keep the waist
dry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14

ZACH WHEAT. B~ROOKLYN's STAR OUT.
FIELDER.
he cannot do. and do it well, too" said
Dahlen recently. II wouldn't trade
him for any other outielder in the
parent organization. Wheat a al
most tell just what direction to 60 to
get under the ball as soon as it Is hit.
He covers as much If not more ground
than any other outer gardener in the
league, and he possesses a wonderful
throwing arm.
"As a base u he Is n Of the
best in the game. Although he Ia not
hitting as hard as he did last year or
the before, he Is hitting when hits
mean runs. No. SIR, ! would not part
with him for any other outtelder. and
that's saying some"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
CLOSE TABS KEPT ON
BROWNS PLAYERS.

The st. Louis Browns club
house is the only M equipped
with a time clock which the
players must punch when they
report for morning practice.
This fact occasioned Jack Powell
and Jimmy Williams to wire
Bobby Wallace from Louisville.
do you have to wind up the
clock every time you make q hit.
and have they put a whistle ON
the clubhouse yet?"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Wheat CRACK 0UTFIELDER.

Bill Dahlen Says He Wouldn't Trade
Him For Any Other Man.
Manager Bill Dahlen Of the Brooklyn
team declares that Zach Wheat is the
most valuable outfelder in the Ma
tiOnal league. There isn't anything
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
The Elax

Parvenu going over his estate with
his steward>-The flax Is very short
this year. Seems to me they will only
be able to make children's shirts with
tt.-Fliegeude Batter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
To Keep Lettuce Fresh.

To keep lettuce fresh from n day.
to the other wet thoroughly and roll
up in paper. tucking the ends in firm
~ to exclude the air. A paper bag,
the neck tied tightly with a string,
will do. Celery may be kept crisp
q long time in the same way. Cab
bages keep well in bags hung up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Moths In tho Garnet.

When moths get into the carpet it is
a very good remedy to spread a damp
towel over the part and iron 1t dry OH
the wrong side with a hot iron. The
heat and steam from the iron will de-
stroy the worms and eggs. This proc
ess will not hurt the carpet in any
way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
Bone Knife Handles,

To clean the bone handles of knives
or any bone article it is a good plan to
use salt and lemon juice. First rub
the article well with the lemon juice,
then with the salt. This will remove
all kinds of stains and grease spots.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14
A Handy Pincushion.

A good substitute for a cushion for
pins and needles to be used when sew
Ing on the machine is quickly made by
wrapping a piece of flannel or any soft
material several inches In width
around the crossbar of the machine
head and pinning or sewing it together.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14

ing NOTED a daisy design may be
worked over the cover about every
twelve inches apart. The designs are
small, but neat and attractive.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-14

II there were no clouds we wOnId mt
enjoy the sun Old Saving
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-01

here July l. Mrs. Schnack came d.
reetly to Davenport. and was united
in marriage here Sep. Il, 1872, to
John Schnack, who survives. She is
also survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Clara Hansen; one sister, and two
brothers
Manley Dewitt George, the 5-year-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank George,
died at AIS o'clock yesterday morn
ing. at the home, SIS East, Ninth street,
after two weeks illness. The parents
are the only survivors.
Louis K Ruch. secretary and treas
urer of the Tri-City Plate Ice company,
and resident of Davenport for the
past 81 years, died at 80 o'clock yes
terday morning at his home, $50 West
Fifth street, after an illness of over a
years duration, at the age of sc years.
Mr.. Ruch was born Dec. 6, 1851, in
Pittsburgh, Pa, coming to Davenport
with his parents when 8 years of age.
He was educated in this city, attending
the public schools. At one time he
was connected with mis- father in the
Ruch Packing company. On the death
Of his father. Mr. Ruch sold out his
interest in the packing establishment
and went to S. Paul, living in that city
for several years. In 1900 he returned
to Davenport. When the Tri-City Plate
Ice company was formed in 1909 Mr..
Ruch became interested, and since
that time has held the Office Of sec
retaFy-treasurer. The survivors are
one son. John Ruch of Davenport; one
daughter, Mrs. S. A. Harley of Super
Tor, Wis.,; two sisters, Mrs. z. Yocum
OF Moline, Mrs. E. E. McElroy OF
jamestown, S. D.; a niece, Mrs. Hazel
Danner of Moline, and an uncle, B
Ruch of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-01
A ~Toaehing" Story.

The young lady who had sat for a
crayon portrait was not altogether
pleased with the result. 1T looks Ike
me, Of course" she said, inspecting it
doubtfully, land yet ] think there are
some things about il that ought to be
changed"
She suggested that the eyes should
have rather more of an upward look
that the right hand should be a little
less prominent. that the hair should be
made more wavy ard that certain
changes ought TO be made in the drap'
cry.
THAT would require a great deal OF
retouching," said the artist ana
should have to charge you ABOUT CIV
additional"
"Oh. dear" she exclaimed. with
pout i shall have TO give II up
Papa won't stand my 'reteuchinC MIN
to that extent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-01

Eleventh-and-a-fourtH avenue. whittier
he came i've months ago after a FIVE
year sojoarn with dis two sons in Ey-
erett, Wash. He mad been ailing in
health since October of 1911. Frank
William Molander twas native OF SwA-
den, his birth OCCURRING IN Motala, Feb.
3. 1881 He wa] married in 1860 to
Miss Wilhelmin& Erickson, who was
privileged to befwith him for 40 ye;-s.
She preceded him in death in this CITY
seven years ago. Coming direct to
Moline in 1861 he had made his home
here until FIVE years ago. Mr.. Mo.
lander was boilermaker by trade and
he followed that work practically the
entire time of his residence in this
city. Immediate survivors are his
three sons and four daughters-Oscar
and Erick of Everett, Wash, Robert
of Portland, Ore, Mrs. Hilma Carl
son, Mrs. Caroline Engstrom, Mrs. Ma
tilda Samuelson and Mrs. Clara LACE
all of this city. Others who mourn
are sister, Mrs. Olivia Matson of
this city and i brother in Sweden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-01
Getting Rid Of Fsas

'"what is meant by autosugfS esuonf
writes a correspondent The phrase
simply signifies self suggestion ~ gooa
ends. For instance, II notfpartic ar
ly dislikes to do something one ought
one may conquer the disincIination by
resolutely Gaying over words express
irg the Necessity Of doing the thing
a. once and with pleasure. The per-
son who is afraid to go upstairs in the
dark may. 1t is said overcome this fesr
by saying, II am not afraid: darkness
is friendly; nothing can hurt me-"
The underlying idea is that the mind
IS the real ruler of the body and that
by allowing the mind to take command
Of a situation from the higher and not
the lower point Of view III may be
vanquished and good accomplished
Christian Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-01

The enactment of an income tax
law by congress is. nearer at hand
than most people suppose Ratifica-
ton of the proposed constitutional
amendment by only two more states
is necessary, and democrats now ex-l
pect that both this amendment and
that authorizing the direct election of
United States senators by popular
vote will become effective during the
administration of President Wilson
1t may even be that the income tax
amendment will be proclaimed in
time to enable the new congress, at
the prospective extraordinary session,
to enact law under it in connection
with the revision of the tariff.
Experts of the ways and means
committee of the house calculate that
an income tax of the sort likely to be
enacted would raise about $60,000,0O0
a year. This would be very well
come addition to the revenues, as of
setting any losses due to the reduc-
ton of the tariff, and would tend to
dispel the fears of a deficit which
otherwise might enfeeble the will of
congress ia the reducing business TO
which the democratic majority has
set it's hand.
Thirty-four states already have rati-
fed the income tax amendment. 1t
requires sc to make the necessary
two-thirds. Ten states have still to
act, and in every one of them the leg
islature will meet in January, so that
between that time and the extra SEES
sion of congress there will be time for
action. In Florida, New Jersey, Vir-
ginia ahd West Virginia especially
there is supposed to be desire to act
favorably and any two of them will
be sufficient.
The states that already have rati-
fed the amendment, and the dates OF
their action, are as follows:
Alabama, Aug. II, 1909.
| Arkansas, April p, 1911.
Arizona, April 9, 1912.
! California, Jan. 81, 1911.
! Colorado, Feb. 20. 1911.
Georgia, Aug. 3, 1910.
! Idaho, Jan. 20. 1911.
Illinois. March l, 1910.
] Indiana. Feb 6, 1911.
Iowa. Feb. q, 1911.
Kansas. March s, 1911.
Kentucky, Feb. s, 1910.
Louisiana. July /, 1912.
Mafhe, March 81, 1911.
Maryland, April s, 1910.
Michigan. Feb. %, 1911.
Minnesota, June IL, 1e12.,S
Mississippi, March IL, 1910.
Missouri. March 16, 1911.
Montana. Jan. 81, 1911.
Nebraska, Feb. IL. 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-01
ORION

Harry and Eugene Streed from Ne.
braska are visiting relatives in Orion
and vicinity.
Mrs. Anna Nelson was called to
Aledo Saturday to be at the bedside
of her son, Walter. who is very sick.
Prof J. E. Mumma has moved his
family into the Dyle property in the
south part of town.
The cantata entitled Santa Claus
and Uncle SAM" given byi the Bap-
fist Sunday school was very success
fully presented to a large and appre.
ciative audience Christmas eve.
The Ladies' Aid society Of TIE M.
E. church will meet with lrs. aarry
Wayne Jan. 8.
The next meeting Of the Mothers
TssGe GGj55 Eill be bsld a the high
will Jan. Is. Rev Henry Brin
iect: ddress the mothers on the SUI
Realiz" The Needs Of the Child a
, tUre." ga Dy Modern School Archlte
| The
Sunda cantata given by the Methool:
? tened school Christmas eve was IL
:. All apFo and enjoyed by full hous
after hilable standing room was so
g MI l;he seats were filled.
turntaRnd Mrs. Byron Jordan have r
c Chris, from Peoria where they spel
A IS with relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-01

turning sharply to the left Of the road
chickens. Henry ThOn1s Of Aliens
Grove coIlided head-on with the ma
chine Of his brother-in-law, Henry
Mime, the two autos being badly de-
molished, but both occupants escaping
with but minor injuries. The accident
happened Monday noon near the Al
lens Grove cemetery. Both men were
driving at the rate of Is miles per
hour. The machines met just as they
were rounding a sharp turn in the road.
Mime suffered a sprained ankle and
Thoms was bruised about the chest
being thrown so violently against the
guide wheel that the wheel was bro
ken.
City Adds 635 Lots in Year.-Six new
additions in Davenport's city limits
within the past year. comprising 6S5
lots. is - record made for 1912. The
additions comprise Richland park with
144 lots. Fulton avenue park with 65
lots, the Associate company with Z
lots, Homesite addition with 1913, Nc
Clellan Heights last addition with ia
and Coleman's addition with &c lots.
The records show that during the past
six years there have been 2.141 lots
added to the city's valuations.
o
Obituary Record. - Mrs. Elizabeth
Schnack passed away at 4:45 Monday
afternoon at her home, 1849 Wes.
Third street, at the age of 66 years
Deceased was born Sept. 8, 1916, in
Kroff. Schleswig, Holstein, Germany
She was educated in the old country
where she lived until 90 years of age
coming in 1869 to America, landing