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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
CAPITAL Comment
BY CLYDE H. TAvENNER
CONGRESSMAN from the Fourteenth District.

The bill proposes to organize within
the treasury department farm loan
bureau in charge of a commissioners.
He would act with the secretaries OF
the treasury and agriculture as the
loan board. All postal savings would
be covered directly into the treasury
instead of being loaned to banks as at
present. And from this fund the farm
loans would be made.
The postal savings fund at present
would be entirely Inadequate to pro-
vide the money needed for agricul-
ture. Mr.. Keating's bill removes the
Limitation on postal savings deposits.
With the removal of the limitation on
deposits the postal savings funds
would mount enormously, providing an
immense sum for use in farm loans.
Two unbidden immigrants came to
the United States several years ago;
today the federal government is CO.
operating with several state govern
ments to Stay the progeny of these
pioneers, says bulletin OF the Ma
tional Geographic society.
The unwelcome visitors TO our
shores were the gypsy moth and the
brown-tail moth. The gypsy moth was
imported by a New England professor
for experimental purposes; the brown
tail moth was a stowaway in the cargo
of some vessel. Their descendants are
devastating the vegetation of New
England. The brown-tail moth has
brought a new human ailment, skin
rash which makes life so unpleasant
that visitors are beginning to shun
certain New England summer resorts.
Aid is being sought in Europe and
Asia. Beetles. which devour young
and parasites which feed
on moth eggs, have been imported and
are working against the two moths
with great success. The brown-tail
moth spreads by flying; the gypsy
moths larvae are carried on vehicles
and the clothing of pedestrians, Quar-
antine fences are being erected en-
closing infected regions. These fences
are of wire screen coated with sticky
to entangle the moth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

What Makes the Baby Cry.
Brady,M.D.

1t is not always easy to determine
whether the baby is trying to express
hunger. discomfort or just temper. His
mother is sure IL must be pain; the
neighbors are equally sure it must be
hunger-especially when the doctor is
engineering the feeding-and father is
inclined to think 1t is just temper.
The Cry of Habit.
Most of the crying in young babies
is the result of indulgence by those
who have them in charge. A baby
will cry for a light, or to be held, or
to be rocked, or for rubber nipple to
suck. or for some one to cuddle him
to sleep. All OF which is needless
trouble If common sense ideal rules
in the household. The proof that the
cry is merely a bad habit is that it
ceases Immediately when the baby gets
what he wants.
The thing to do in such a case, once
you are sure it is habit and not some
thing else. is to let the baby cry il
out once or twice. This breaks the
habit without breaking anybody's
heart.
The Cry Of Hunger.
A hungry child has a worrying, fret
full cry. which is interrupted frequently
by vigorous sucking of the fingers. II
stops when the hunger is satisfied.
The cry of pain is sharp and pierre
ing. child with indigestion will stop
CRYING for a few minutes after taking
food. but the cry is soon resumed with
undated vigor. A frequent repetition
of feeding in such circumstances will
store up a large parcel OF trouble for
the household. II you feed a child ev-
cry time he cries he will soon begin 10
cry every time he IS fed-a beautiful
example OF the vicious circle.
The cry of weakness or exhaustion
Is a low, feeble moan or whine which
is nearly constant.
The cry OF temper is not heard be-
fore the fifth month. After that II is
heard all right; that's what 1t Is for.
The baby stiffens out and throws
back his head and kicks-though he
is yet too young to call you naughty
names.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

are protected and their readers are
accurately informed.
1t is not unlikely that hundreds OF
lives will be destroyed and ships sunk
during the war now in progress,
but readers OF The Argus will not be
compelled TO look to outside yellow
papers 10 get the facts while they are
fresh. The Argus has an Associated
Press wire In its office. and when news
OF an engagement on field or sea
breaks ii will receive IL as soon as the
cables can carry it
The Argus maintains a continuous
war bulletin service throughout the
day II you are not able to visit the
bulletin board. cali The Argus and you
will be given the latest war news.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

troduced by Rep
resentative Ed
ward Heating OF
Colorado, one OF
the strongest pro-
gressive demo-
Gratis in congress.
In other words, in
stead of having a
rural credit bank
TO lend money to
farmers, the Keat-
ing bill proposes
that the postal
savings funds be
loaned to farmers
at low rates of In
terest.
His plan is a
popular coopera-
ton on the broad
est scale possible.
CITY workers Join
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
The Daily Story
MY Shadower-By John Turnlee.
Copyrighted. 1914. by Associated Literary Bureau

wns n banker in the City OF Mexico
in the latter part Of the Diaz re-
gime during the revolution that de-
posed him and the one that raised
Huerta to the dictatorship. 1t was
soon after Huerta came to power that
about $4,000 disappeared from the
vaults of the bank with which 1 was
connected The best detectives in
Mexico were put to work to find out
who was the thief and what had be-
come of the money, but they never sue
ceeded In getting the slightest clew.
During the period when Huerta was
acting as provisional president-that is,
before he had declared himself die
tator-I was commercial traveller In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
DoPEsTER IS BUSY.

The news dopester is again having
his innings. Every train from Chicago
brings a food OF newspaper extras
with scare heads printed in red tell
ing of the assassination Of another
king. the sinking of a dozen ships or
the humiliation OF thousands Of men
il battle. a.
The ordinary person who grabs up
one OF these papers does not read fur
Their than the head lines. He takes
for granted the printed statements
He will likely stop before The Argus
bulletin board 10 read the latest that
has been received over the Associated
Press wire. He looks IN vain for con-
hrmation OF the startling stories he
read tn the big city extras. His first
Impression is that his home paper is
not getting the news.
The worlds greatest and most infu-
entail news agency. the Associated
Press. IS covering the European war
for The Argus. While 81 is true there
have been delays. due 20 the strict
censorship imposed by the military de-
partments OF the involved countries,
none has been in position 20 get news
through any more promptly than the
Associated Press, and when II is given
TO the public through the hundreds of
papers holding membership in that
splendid organization II can be depend
ed upon TO be accurate.
The Associated Press does not pub
lisa rumors as facts. A rumor IS CIV
en- for what # IS worth. and in the
meantime the news gathering forces
OF the Associated Press are instructed
not 70 quit until there IS a conHrma-
zion OF a denial. Thus the newspapers |
that are members Of the association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
MAYME AND CERT.

HE kissed me
almost the mo-
ment we got in
side the house"
Did he? He
couldn't even wait
until we got home
the evening l was
with him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

1t will accomplish little for natural
lied American natives Of the countries
now al war in Europe to engage in
acrimonious debate concerning the
merits of the trouble over there. It's
all right to cherish an affection for the
fatnerland. but let US keep our tenn
per with It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

Stopping for a few hours in New
York recently. Mr.. Jenison, an en-
ploye OF the United States House OF
Representatives. thought he would
send his suit case TO Washington by
parcel post The clerk informed him
that the amount would be 80 cents.
On his arrival at Washington he was
surprised TO find that his bill for ex-
cess postage was s4.s4. because the
suit case was locked and by strict pos
tai rules the full letter rate must be
charged. Be sure always 10 unlock
your suit case when sending IL by
parcel post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
To tho Grocer.

To tho Grocer.
You may cancel our order for melons,
Things have recently slumped, as you
know;
What's the present quotation on cabbage?
It's reported that turnips are low.
You may send US some beans II the mar
ket
Is the same IL was yesterday;
We have ceased to eat meat and arc
sorry
They're charging such prices for hay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

To elucidate a difficult subject we
have pleasure in saying that the de-
vsstating worm which is operating in
several eastern states is the Leucania
unipUncta, and that he has an ichneu-
mon parasite known as Opinion purga-
tum- These matters are always sim
pie enough when they are stated with
scientific precision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
Aug. 4 IN American
History.

ls14-A force OF 900 Americans led by
Colonel George Croghan made an
unsuccessful assault on Fort Mack
mac, Michigan. The British nae
captured the post July /, 1872, the
first battle OF the war.
1SS6-Samuel Jones Tilden, Democrat
&c candidate for president in 1876
died; born 1914.
1913-George Hitchcock. noted painter
died I'm Holland: born in Provt
dence. r. l.. 1850.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
A Cutter,

81 knew that Murphy was a GUTTER
What's your evidence?"
This paper says while the catcher
was fighting with the umpire Murphy
was caught trying TO steal home
Buffalo Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

The Red Cross association Is facing
the biggest task of its career. All
the funds that can be collected viii
be necessary to carry on the work If
the big war goes TO the limit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

That European dove of peace, be-
ing OF the homing pigeon variety. at
last reports was packing her things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

Another dark spot in the European
war cloud is that it may cause Jack
johnson to return to America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
Mistaken.

He-That man hasn't the first I'm
stinct OF a gentleman.
Trey say he hired a valet the first
thing after he inherited his money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

Few realized how serious the situa-
ton was until Sir Thomas Upton an
nounced that he might have to give
up the yacht race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
The Champion optImIst

"Millerby Is certainly the most OPP
timistic man / ever knew"
~ don't believe have the pleasure
of being acquainted with him."
He leased a summer hotel early In
the spring and is still hoping for the
best"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

The song OF the "Star-Spangled
Banner" is nearly 100 years old. Since
II was written, on September II, 1914.
II has won more victories than all Of
the dreadnaughts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington, ID. c., Aug. "A part
nership OF the people with themselves
is proposed In the rural credit bill in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

Guarantees of neutrality are binding
only so long as they are unnecessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

John Bull now knows that when
Trouble arrives she brings her family
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

TERAfS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island; So PC year by mail
In advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified IN every
instance where Il Is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premisea
All communications o. argumentsSive
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached fer pabIics-
ton No such articles Will be printed
ever fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 1875. 1I45 and
.If5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

The Swedes want it distinctly I'M
derstood that they are not mixed up
in any alliance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

In the lexicon. of Germany there is
no such word as procrastinate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

The man with wheat to sell just
"ain't mad at nobody"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

All the news all the time-rhs --">
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24
A Splendid Assortment
The WaShburn Times a is your he. hG"

one OF the most interesting weekes in the state It's sole
business to give the local of Bayfield, and adon
ing counties ntespersed with the life and literature of the
world to brighten it's pages.
If you want to know what has happened read the
Washburn Times Published weekly, regular subscription
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24

rived he had only eleven dollars in
cash. He bought piece of land all
on time, no cash down, and went to
work. Of course he had to work for
wages as opportunity offered, to earn
subsistence, but he found time to
work on his land and get things
started. Now he is prosperous far
mer, with horses, cattle. hogs,
chickens, etc., and the products he
is getting from the soil can be judged
by the display, which includes in
much variety wheat, oats, corn,
beans, peas, apples, mushrooms,
pumpkins, squash, cabbage, onions,
artichokes, turnips, peppers, pieplant
speltz, mustard, carrots, beets, fax,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24

of the farm and the raiser OF the pro-
ducts on exhibition.
With reference to fine agricultural
products it is sometimes said that they
are raised by experimenters who can
afford the time and money necessary
to raise exhibition products which
could not be raised under normal con-
ditions, and that the cost OF produc-
ton is greater than the market value.
That view is not possible with refer
ence to this display.
Mr.. Chramosta arrived at Iron Riv-
er, Bayfield, county, nine years ago
with his wife and six childrn, after
having worked for sixteen years in a
Chicago iron foundry. When ne ar
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24
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Alcohol in War and Peace

France has forbidden the sale
of absinthe while the war is on.
War Secretary Kitchener of
Great Britain has announced
that no presents of wine or
spirits will be accepted or for
warded to the soldiers at the
front. In Norway and other
neutral Countries the distilleries
and breweries have been shut
down. in order that supplies of
grain available for food may not
be wasted.
In the presence of war the
dangers and wastefulness of
alcohol as a beverage are clear
ly recognized. Soldiers be-
fuddled with liquor cannot shoot
strait, however much of false
bravery rotations might give
them. The deadening affects Of
absinthe are fatal to military
efficiency. There is little or no
nutrition in beer and whiskey,
whereas the grain stuffs from
which they are made will feed
hungry mouths.
But if absinthe is an enemy
of military efficiency, so it is an
enemy in civil life. Ii tipsy sol
diers cannot shoot straight,
workmen whose brains and
muscles are in any degree
paralyzed by alcohol cannot do
their work we'll or with profit to
themselves or their employers.
The brain worker who INDUCES
in strong drink is still worse off
rom an efficiency standpoint.
And if the distillers and brew
ers waste foodstuffs that would
keep off the pinch of hunger in
war time, so they do in time of
peace. Hunger is not peculiar
to war. Some day the economic
waste involved in the business
of making intoxicants will be
abolished.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24
Buys a Place

A deal was closed this morn
ing whereby w. f. Flint and G..
Ell. Morris of this city purchased
from George F. Morgan a tract
of eleven acres of land on the
south side of the Omaha tracks
about half mile east Of the
city. The land is to be sub
divided, w. F. Flint retaining
the piece known as the Bernard
place containing about eight
acres.
It is Mr.. F'lint's intention 10
greatly improve his place in tt e
near future. The dwelling will
be enlarged and will be arranged
into an up-to-date residence and
the entire place will be put
under cultivation, a large num-
Der of strawberry plants being
set out this fall. Mr.. Flint has
a reputation for doing good
things and before a great length
of time we expect to see him
have fine place.
Mr.. Morris will move his resi-
dence unto his land and will
also improve the place.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24
no, Dog.

In the good old days, when no
child dared reply to a question
from an elder without the 'sir" or
''ma'am," a gentleman, now past
middle age, recalls an awesome
scene at his fathers table.
A stubborn little sister, having
been denied a second helping of her
favorite dessert, was asked if she
wished some bread and butter in
stead, to which she defantly an
swered, 'Nop
mo, cat, or no, dog?" asked the
father with ominous calm.
mo, dog" was the reckless an
swer that set the table in silent
conYulsions.-National Monthly.
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24

the soil of northern Wisconsin. The
display referred to came from farm
just over the Douglas county line in
Bayfield, county. Charles Chramosta,
an iron worker by trade, is the owner
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24
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clover, timothy, blue grass, hops,
tomatoes, celery, caraway, wormwood
balm, SALIVA, millet, saffron, frebush
June grass, etc.
Evidently times have changed with
Mr.. Chramosta since nine years ago.
Meantime the number of his children
has increased from six to ten.
The northern Wisconsin farm agrees
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24

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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-09-24

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