davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

The year 1913 was a record breaker
In the cement industry, according TO
Ernest F. Burchard Of the United
States geological survey. in chap
ter from Mineral Resources, 1913"
just published The total quantity of
Portland. natural. and puzzolan ce-
ment produced in the United States
last year was the greatest in the his
tory of the cement industry, amounting
to 92,949,102 barrels. valued at $685.
001. 169, compared with S3,351, 191 bar
rels. valued at s67.461,513. in 1912.
The total production of Portland ce-
ment in 1913 as reported TO the geo.
logical survey was 92,O97,131 barrels,
valued at S92.557.617: the production
for 1912 was S2,53S. O96 barrels, valued
at S67.016,92S. The quantity of Port
land cement produced. 92.097.131 bar
rels. is equivalent to 1888 $50 long
tons. Compared with the production
of pig iron for 1913. which was 3O966,-
301 long tons, the Portland cement pro-
duction is nearly sos per cent of the
quantity OF pig iron.
or the 113 producing plants in the
United States in 1913, 23 were in the
state of Pennsylvania, whose output
was 2s,701.s45 barrels OF Portland ce-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
CAPITAL Comment
BY CLYDE n. -TAVENNER
Congressman from tho Fourteenth District.

! wiped out a peculiarly hypocrftical sub
sidy but 1t has reasserted the good
faith OF the nation in respect to treaty
obligations. In the matter of Mexico
1t has scrupulously avoided all semb-
lance of jingoism and demagogy. TAX
ing its work as a whole, the congress
that is still In session has achieved
the most important record of construc-
tive legislation of any congress in 90
years.
The World does not withdraw a
single word of its criticism of the
labor amendments to the Sherman
antitrust, nor of its complaint that the
house has not yet given adequate con-
sideration to the issue of economy. But
in spite of mistakes and shortcomings,
we can recall no previous congress
that so fully kept its faith with the
people, no previous congress that was
so free from scandal and manipulation
and treachery to the public welfare,
no previous congress that so fully en-
bodied the theory and responsibilities
of representative government. Nor do
we believe that Golfers can recall any
congress that ever did more to write
in good faith the will of the people into
the statute books of the nation.
THE World would not advise man
who believes in a Payne-Alds-ich tariff
to vote for another democratic con-
gress. 1t would not advise man who
believes in government by Wall street
and special privilege to vote for such
a congress. 1t would not advise a man
who heIiayas in Sepret IOhhieS and in
and in hidden sub
sides to vote for such a con-
gress. It would not advise a
man who expects an immediate mil
lennium to vote for such a congress.
But if any congress in a generation has
earned vote of confidence at the
polls, it is this sixty-third congress
now in session in Washington"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

crat in the coming congressional cleo
lions, and the Worlds reply was as
follows:
This congress has revised the abb
uses out of an extortionate tariff. 1t
has imposed an income tax which lifts
part OF the burden of taxation from
poverty to wealth. 1t has enacted a
banking and currency law for which
the American people have been striv-
ing for nearly 20 years. Whatever
differences of opinion there may be
about the administrative details of this
measure. all financial authorities agree
that under IT this country cannot have
another panic like those of 1873. 1893
and 1907.
I'm addition, this congress has des-
troyed the lobby. In the case of the
Panama tolls bill it has not only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
WORKING PRISONERS.

Knox county is having much the
same experience Rock Island county
! is with a rock pile for county prison
ers. They are supposed TO have a rock
pile there and to work all prisoners
who are eligible for this sort Of pun
ishment. but IN reality there is no
stone on hand TO be broken and the
prisoners are living a life Of ease,
some OF them evidently preferring be-
ing INSIDE looking out" 20 being out
side looking In
In Knox county they have discov-
cred. as Rock Island county has, that
n takes money 70 hire guards to watch
the men while they are breaking rock,
that only a few prisoners are availa
BILE at any time for this kind OF duty,
and that stone crushers can do the
work that the prisoners do so much
more cheaply that working jail in
mates in this manner actually is an eI-
pensive method of punishing them.
Apparently the only way to make
working this class Of offenders salts
factory IS to have the state law pro-
hibiting the use OF ball and chain
repealed and OF working prison
crs in the streets and roads. Then
the item for guard hire will
not be so formidable and the
prisoners can be taken TO the stone
instead OF having 1t brought to them.
II may be that public sentiment win
not uphold the repeal OF the provisions
referred 20. but IL is doubtful IL an
offender against the law would b.
worse OF making expiration IN the
streets with a ball and chain attached
to him than he IS now lying IN the
Rock Island county jail in its present
= condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

, ment, the largest quantity produced
by any one state. The second great
est production came from Indiana,
with 10,S72,57+ barrels, and California
was third with 6,159, 1S2 barrels.
The natural cement produced in the
United States in 1913 amounted to
744.65S barrels of 265 pounds each,
valued at S345,SS9, compared with an
output of S21, 231 barrels, valued at
1867, 222, in 1912, a decrease in 1913 of
1858 barrels and of S21, 1873 in value.
Puz1olan cement was manufactured in
1913 at three plants in the United
States, in Alabama, Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania. The output of puzzolan and
Collos cements in 1913 was 1O7,31 bar
rels, valued at S97,661, compared with
91.S64 barrels, valued at S77.363 in
1912, an increase in quantity of 15,449
barrels and in value of $4,000.
The United States has a compare
lively small export trade in cement
In 1913 the total quantity exported was
only 2,964,35S barrels, most of which
was Portland cement, valued at s4,27O.-
666. compared with 4,215,232 barrels,
valued at s6,16O,341, in 1912.
Caution is the lower story of pru-
dence.-Carlyle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

due TO the excessive care on the part
of the Taft administration not to i'm.
pugn the motives OF President Roose.
welt I'm taking" Panama. He Is
strongly of the opinion that the pend
ing treaty should be approved by the
people OF the United States.
Mr.. Dubois resents the charge that
the public men of Colombia are
'blackmailers" and bandits" and as
serts that they compare favorably with
the public men OF other countries. In
referring to the so-called revolution
in Panama. he says that not a hun
dredth part of the Inhabitants of the
isthmus knew OF the revolt until an
American officer raised the flag of the
new republic. He says eff Theodore
Roosevelt had realized the true situa-
ton in Bogata he would have rein
forced his patience with sympathy for
that helpless people who have been,
for hundred years, our best friends
south of the Rio Grande"
Our former minister to Colombia
would not apologize for our action in
the Panama matter. but he can see
no harm in a clause in the treaty
which expresses regret that the friend
ship of the two countries has in any
way been married. In analyzing the
money claims of Colombia, Mr.. Dubois
shows that the payment provided In
the treaty is reasonable and should
be met by the United States. His
statement OF the facts in this connec-
ton is conclusive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

Pray when the light Is breaking for wis
dom and strength and grace;
Pray when the day has ended and the
stars CLEAN cold in space;
But the day was made for toiling; let the
monk IN his cloister pray:
Out in the world is duty claiming your
care by day;
God in the great beginning wrought with
a mighty hand.
Pausing not till His glory spread over sea
and land.
They are the lost who humble prayers
when the sun is high,
Turning away from duty, fearing to dare
or try;
Sitting in dark seclusion. seifishiy asking
there
Glory in heaven as payment for the zeal
that they show in prayer;
Over their heads the cleaning sword OF
destruction swings,
While God in His mercy listens to the
men who are doing things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
Feminine Diplomacy.

Most diplomatic girl I ever saw,
that Miss Eastlake."
She's engaged to young Horrocks,
isn't she?"
Yes, and do you know how she
caught him? He's very frugal sort
OF chap, you know. Well. he invited
her out to dinner one evening, and she
refused to let him order anything
more than a tongue sandwich and a
glass of ice water for her. On the
spur of the moment he asked her to
go again some time. and before he
knew 1t she had him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

| ago. Shoes are gradually hewing
around 10 the straight inside line.
Bunions are becoming questionable.
and corns are scarcely to be mention
ed in polite circles.
Why should a child with normal
feet attempt to remould those >eet
to suit the ideas of a shoemaker? Why
should a young man with a thatch
or hair wear a germ-protector in
pleasant weather? Why should a
young woman without deformity en-
case herself in a spinal brace and alb
dominal supporter?
Questions and Answers.
Miss E. r. B. writes: Will you kind
ly state what difference, if any, there
is between an oculist and an optome-
tr1st?
Reply.
An oculist is a physician, a legally
qualified doctor of medicine, who de-
votes his attention wholly to the eye.
An optometrist is not a physician, but
a man who holds himself out as being
able 10 prescribe and furnish specta-
cles.
Despondent writes: I have stomach
trouble SO bad that ] am unable to
work. have family to support, and
things look pretty gloomy. l have al
ways tried to take good care of my
self. Never drank, smoked or abused
myself in any way. This trouble
started over a year ago. l have lost
weight and strecAth. 1t seems to be
very obstinate form OF dyspepsia, kind
of nervous dyspepsia. am told. Will
you please suggest a good diet?
Reply.
No. ! haven't any knowledge of
your case. stomach trouble" and
nervous dyspepsia" both sound
vague. Why don't you consult a
good doctor? Or If you can't afford a
doctor. why not enter a public hospi-
tai or visit a free clinic? The first
thing for you to do is TO find out what
ails you. Don't fool away your time
and money on remedies for "dyspep-
sia," because you'll be disappointed
in the result.
) pertaining to health. II your ques-
wered through these columns: If not
'ed, addressed envelope is enclosed.
1dual cases or make diagnoses. Ad-
care OF The Argus. Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

most important
record of construc-
tive legislation OF
any congress in SO
years, says the
New York World
in reply to an at
tack made on the
democratic house
by Golfers Week.
ly. Golfers is
either republican
or bull moose, but
IL is always anti
democrat in spite
of its hypocritical
show of support of
the Wilson admin
istration at the
start. 1t recently
asked the World il
that newspaper
would advise a
man to vote demo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
HEAETHTALK
Drady,MD.
Fashion a Factor of Bad Health
n at least three details of fashion

In at least three details of fashion
able dress we have ample reason for
complaint against the DEGREES Of the
arbitrary Dame. Hats for the male
slaves, and corsets for the female
slaves, and shoes for all the slaves
OF Mistress Fashion. give the skin
specialists, the specialists for women
and the orthopedic specialists alto
gether too much work to do.
In these days OF gymnastic dances
and outdoor freedom IL a woman
here and there goes uncorseted, her
heavy-harnessed sisters are pretty
sure to criticize the departure. Yet
IL is certain that the corset has done
and still does much harm to the
health of women.
Common Sense No Match for Fashion.
Likewise youth who ventures forth
hatless, for the sake Of his falling hair,
exposes himself to alb sorts of uncom-
.plimentary jibes from his weaker
brethren who wear just what their
hatters order. Nevertheless there IS
no other reasonable excuse for the
limitation of badness to the male; his
hat deserves the blame.
Most OF us are plastic as putty in
the hands OF the shoe clerk We en-
ter the shop with the idea that we are
going TO buy pair of shoes that will
fit out feet The clerk sells us the
latest thing. and II our feet fail to fit
the shoes, so much the worse for our
feet.
II there is a factor OF suffering for
people OF both sexes and all ages, that
could be avoided by independence, of
the dictates OF fashion it is bad foot
wear. All the corns. bunions broken
arches and related foot troubles of the
millions are due to incorrectly shaped
shoes.
Tendency 90 Improvement In Fashion.
Fortunately there is apparently an
EFFORT on the part OF present-day shoe
manufacturers and corset manufactur-
ers 10 consider the requirements OF
health in designing their products.
Women's corsets are incomparably
better than they were a generation
DIR. Brady will answer all question
ton is OF general interest 1t will be an
IL will be answered personally II STAN
DIR. Brady viii not prescribe for indi
dress all letters to DR.. William Brady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
THE COLOMBIAN TREATY.

3 While James T. Dubois. minister to
Colombia under Taft, may not have
succeeded IN silencing Roosevelt on
the question OF the treaty with that
country he has effectively answered
: the colonei's criticisms OF the atti-
tnde OF the present administration.
The reason given for the failure of
the negotiations for a treaty during
the Taft administration Is Interesting.
Dir. Dubois points out that this was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
A chiId's Reasoning.

PA" said little Egbert, who had ac-
companied his father into the hotel
for the purpose of finding out whether
the child's Uncle Benjamin had ar
rived, who was that man you spoke
tor"
That was the hotel clerk
I'll bet when he goes to heaven
Saint Peter won't have the nerve to
ask him any questions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
Hard Luck.

They say that when Mr.. and Mrs.
Sproggins were in that shipwreck he
actually fought to have his wife put
in the first boat that was lowered.
Then he remained and was almost the
last man to leave the sinking vessel"
Wasn't it too bad" remarked Mr..
Henpeck, that after taking such pre-
cautions he and his wife had to be re-
stored to each other within three
days?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

The Port Byron Globe opines that
it would be good thing to issue bonds
TO build hard roads II the money were
expended on the highways leading to
the villages OF the county. Rock
Island. Moline and East Moline, which
together will have II per cent OF the
bill to foot. will readily waive objec-
ton to being classed as villages If it
will do the cause any good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island. 50 pc yea= oy mail
In advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department
which should also be notined IN every
instance where Il Is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications o. argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached fer publica-
ton No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments. Gem
trai Union. Rock Island 145. 1I46 and
fiss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

It must have been trying for J. Bull
to see two American teams competing
on the Thames for the worlds eight
cared championship. The outcome OF
the Henley races serves only to in
crease the terrible responsibility al
ready resting upon Sir Thomas OF saw
ing his nation from being wiped off of
Neptune-s domain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

Hic facet.
Harrington has bought the spot on
which he proposed to his wife. and it
is his intention to erect upon it a lit
tie shaft
Il never would have supposed he
was as sentimental as that
Yes And on the shaft are to be
carved the words: Here Lies Free
dori'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
Diplomacy.

Diplomacy.
Mr.. Spriggins is the most diplomat
&c man l ever knew"
II have never noticed it,
Why, he can give an order for
meal and arrange il so that the waiter
will have to pronounce the French
name of every dish on the bill OF fare
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

George Fred Williams. minister to
Greece, may have spoken nothing but
the truth about conditions in Albania,
hut that does not make his remarks
the less offensive 10 certain European
powers with which We have to get
along in some fashion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
Defed.

Defied.
ct will bide my time" Missed the
villain.
"All right" said the lovely maiden:
"go ahead and bide."
You bet I will, I'm one of the
best biders you ever met!"
But It happened in a play. and he
got his Just before the end of the
fourth act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
AN INDICATION.

ivan Dobbs in
herited a fortune,
didn't he?"
81 don't know.
Why do you think
he did,"
He has one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
July 6 In American
History.

1T47-Jonn Paul Jones Gohn PauD, dis-
tinguished American naval com-
mander, born in Kirkbean' seoF
land: died in Paris July Is, lls-
1SO2-General Daniel Morgan. Re'oiu-
tionary hero. died; born 1856.
l905-The remains OF Paul Jones TOT.
mally delivered TO the Uhileu
States government by France.
Slashed His Friend.
Magistrate-Are you interested I'D
this case? Witness For the Prosec~
tion-Yes. sir; the prisoner cut my &c
luaintance.-Buffalo Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
10 OBJ
P ? TT

Pray sometimes for
the succor that
I n e m I & h { y
among us need;
Pray for the kind
ness needed by
the led and the
ones who lead:
Pray when the day
10 ended and
pray when the
day begins
For the strength
you need and
the guidance and
the pardoning
of your sins,
But know that the
L o r q w h o
watches Ger
peasants n n d
priests and kings
Blesses in fullest
measure [ h q
men who are
doing things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

Commenting upon Iowa's crop out
look the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
gleefulIy exclaims: The joys are at
bat in Iowa and the glooms can't get
them out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
EMPTINESS.

The empty barrel makes a sound
That echoes when its slaves you pound.
Rsverberating noises come
When you beat the empty drum.
Empty ships the highest loom;
Empty pockets have most room.
Wagons weighted down with tons
Rattle less than empty ones.
Winter. summer. fall, or spring,
Empty boasts the loudest ring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington. ID. C., July talking
it's work as a whole. the congress that
Is still in session has achieved the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06
CONTEST FOR ARMY HONOR
Six Officers In Line to Succeed AdJu-
tant General Andrews.


tant General Andrews
Washington. July 6.-What may fslr-
" be called contest is on for the
nomination OF adjutanr general OF the
army to succeed Brigadier General
George Andrews. who will retire Aug
26 for age. The selection OF his sue
cessor is 10 be made within the pres
ent month and the choice is limited to
the 1--WE officers of the grade OF colonel
and the senior in the grade of lieuten-
ant colonel in the adjutant generals
department The ranking officer now
is Colonel Henry o. Heistand. but any
OF the five other eligible officers, who
are Colonels William A. Simpson. Hen
~ p. Mccain, Jones T. Kerr and Ben
tamin Alvord and Lieutenant Colonel
r. +. Ladd, may be selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

Niagara Fails is TO nave the first
municipal plant I'm the country for
sterilizing water by the use OF the
ultraviolet ray. According TO the En-
cheering Review. rs lamps will ster-
ilize 100000 gallons daily. and the
installation OF the plant will cost
$4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

The colonel has quit the magazine
doubtless to take a Job where he can
touch OF a real explosion now and
then.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

Ciaud-But you certainly encouraged
me To propose. Claudia-Well. l conld
not very well turn you down until
you did. could I:-Jndge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

When yoa have written wrathful
letter nEs it III tie stoye.-Lincoln.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-06

DR. Brady will
OF general interest will
Brady viii
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-07
WHAT NEURASTHENIA IS

Neurasthenia is a condition of ex-
haustion of the nervous system. The
causes are varied. Continuous work,
mental or physical, without proper va
cation periods, without proper atten-
ton to diet and exercise, also worry
over the struggle for success, are the
most common causes. EXcesses of al
most any kind may produce it. Some
diseases, like the grip, will cause neu-
rasthenia. So also will severe shock,
intense anxiety or grief.
The symptoms are over-sensitive-
ness, irritability, disposition to worry
over trifies, headache, possibly nau-
sea.
The treatment is one of nutrition OF
the nerve cells, requiring a nonalco-
holic tonic. AS the nerves get their
nourishment from the blood the treat
ment must be directed toward build
ing up the blood. DR.. Williams Pink
pills act directly on the blood and with
proper regulation Of the diet have
proved of the greatest benefit in many
cases of neurasthenia. A tendency to
anaenia, or bloodlessness, shown by
most neurasthenia patients, is also cor.
rected by these tonic pills. Your own
druggist sells DR.. Williams Pink Pills
Two useful books Diseases of the
Nervous System" and What to Eat
and How to Eat" will be sent cree by
the DR.. Williams Medicine Co., Sche-
nectady, N. Y, If you mention this pa
aper.--Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-07
TOWN PEOPLE TURN
OUT FOR GOOD ROADS
Men and Women of Millerstown
Have Big Time Improving
Streets and Highways

MiIlerstown, Pa, Aug. Tn the
interest of good roads, almost the en-
tire population of Millerstown turned
out this morning with horses, wagons
and tools to repair the streets in town
and the roads leading out into the
country. About seventy men reported
for work and twenty teams were
given free by their owners. In the
party are doctors and lawyers, preach
ers and bankers, and businessmen OF
all kinds, working under the direction
of the president, J. H. G. Rippman,
of the town council. The turnout was
in response to the request of the mu-
nicipal body and everybody is greatly
interested in the work. The women OF
the town have prepared an elaborate
dinner for the workers in a grove
along the main road on the ex-Gov-
ernor Beaver far, about one mile from
town.