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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
Bed Time TaleS
Pride and a Fall
By Clara Ingram Judson.

ONE bright. sunny day a pompous
" green and black beetle decided
to go for a walk
He cleaned his feet. he cleaned his
head, he brushed his body and polished
his wings. lie prepared the most
careful toilet a beetle can possibly
make.
Then he looked himself over
-thoughtfully.
= There simply is no doubt about it,
se decided judicially. Il am the
handsomest beetle that ever was
made :"
He started to walk off. "And look
how beautifully I walk-so stately and
slow. Was there ever such wonder
full beetle in all the world:"
ooh. yes, lots of them" said spar
row who happened TO hear his ques-
ton. They all think themselves won
derful"
Too bad, poor creatures" said the
beetle pityingly. I'm sorry for their
ignorance. You see. they have never
seen me" And he waddicd off in his
grandest style.
The sparrow watched till he was ont
OF sight, then he laughed and laughed
so hard he could hardly fly and tell
his mates the joke.
Hdl olu Dcctle BonfS 10 CONC 10
grief one of these days." he said.
They always do when they brag like
that
The beetle didn't think anything
could happen to him though: he felt
him self superior 10 any accident.
lie waddled along. thinking of his
lovely velvet fur and his beautiful
black wings and his fine manners and
never for one minute thought OF any
danger.
Till. all of a sudden. he saw before
him a big glossy blackbird.
3 You look fat and juicy; ! think
I'll eat you up" said the blackbird.
: The beetle looked around to see
who he was talking To-
81 mean you" added the blackbird.
/ Me said the scandali=ed beetle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

The Chicago Inter-Ocean, which has
been dying a slow death for these
many years of erpublican standpatism,
has finally given up the ghost. 1t has
been absorbed by the Record-Herald.
which has itself been none too pros
porous since the death of ]. W. Scott,
and will from now on exist merely in
a hyphenated word in the title of the
latter. James Kelley, late OF the Chi
cago Tribune. becomes editor and w.
w. Chaplin, recently publisher OF the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer and San
Francisco Call, will have charge Of the
business office. The fate OF the Inter
ocean and the Record-Herald shows
that even IN the largest cities the
newspaper field has its limitations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

rews of New York,
secretary of the
American associa-
ton of labor legis-
lation. characteriz-
ed the bill recent
ly introduced In
the house by Rep
resentative MECH
licuddy of Maine.
Mr.. McGillicud-
dy's bill is an evo-
luton of the ex-
perience of many
states with work
m e ms compensa-
ton legislation. II
rejects the weak
features and en-
bodies the strong
points of the laws
on this subject
now in operation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
USE FOR THAT MOTORCYCLE

Moline and Davenport have motor
cycle cope in good working order, and
Why not Rock Island?
Just at present the automobile
speed bugs are being restrained in our
sister cities and they appear 20 be TAX
ing IT out by coming TO Rock Island TO
do their fast driving. Such thorough
fares as Fifth and Seventh avenues
and Twelfth and Fourteenth-and-a-hal
streets are the scenes every hour In
the day OF fractures Of the speed laws
which threaten life and property dam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
CANDID OPINION.

After a mans wife finds that 1t Is
useless to try to convince him that
smoking is an expensive habit she be-
gins to be afraid that it hurts the ba-
by's throat.
One difference between Europe and
heaven is that people who make their
money in America can't go to heaven
to spend 1t.
1t may be that because they are
poor most poor men are called honest
1t is hard to convince a man with
many poor relatives that he ought to
have a big house.
An uncomfortable temper is never
a sign of strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

plies the iasn,
I see grasping, greedy hand
Stretched forth to clutch elusive cash.
I have not won rewards that they
who sigh for wealth would wish to
claim,
But 1 have labored through the day
With splendid hopes and free from
blame.
Without complaint I've done my best;
I've dimmed no eye with any tear,
And wrung no sigh from any breast
The night is cool and still and clear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
THE EASIER WAY,

THE e a S l e S I
way to succeed,
my boy, is to give
the people what
they want"
NO, sir. you are
m i S t a k e n. The
easiest way to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
{ Ql15IE66} 81
HENRY HOWLAND
AFTER no
DAYS WORK

The night is cool
and still and
clear,
T. ere are no
clouds to hide
the stars.
And family from
afar / hear
The roar of swift
ly moving cars
The asst s w ee {
scents of sum
mer seem
To linger IN the
autumn air.
And in the north
there Is a CLEAN.
As II the sun were
rising there.
I hear no harsh
words OF COM
mand.
No fretfui driver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
May s in American
History.

The first steam ferryboat 80
ice between New York ana Div"
lyn was installed. ,sf
IS64-The advance column OF 1e ,..at.
r. f. Lees army seized the nei En-.
at Spottsylvania. driving on Wv
eral Sheridan's Federal ca'"'s'
Lees army began intrenchlng, a.
l9O2-Volcanic disasters In the ss'1 ~
of Martinique and 81, Vincent. ..ssd
eruption of Mont Pelee destroy
10000 lives ut ST. Pierre
All the news all the time-
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

Now after we have seen the Royal
Seighbors hold their supreme camp,
We should be in position to pass with
some degree OF authority on the polit-
zeal possibilities OF women as COM
pared with men. The latter IN the
woodmen state camp have set pretty
stiff pace for the women's auxiliary to
follow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
Absolute Stiffness.

Absolute Stiffness.
What a very quiet man Rossington
Is
Yes. He certainly knows how to
maintain complete silence"
He doesn't make any more noise
than is produced by roomful of peo-
pie when some inquisitive person asks
II anybody remembers the name of
the Democratic candidate for the vice
presidency on the first Bryan ticket"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

When reading the news from Mex
leo, don't forget that you are enlisted
in a little war right here at home. The
fly is the enemy, and the war must be
20 a finish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
FOREST NOTES

Western yellow pine cones to the
amount OF 6.377 bushels. obtained on
the Bitterroot national forest. Mon
tana, yielded 1882 pounds OF seed.
the average cost OF the extracted seed
was II cents per pound.
Forest botanists recognize only one
cypress in the United\States. Its
range extends from Delaware south
ward around the coast into Texas and
up the Mississippi valley 10 Illinois
and Indiana. Il IS one OF the few cone
bearing trees which drop their leaves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

Huerta is looking for a secretary of
state, but the desirables are side-step-
ping with explanations of the press
cf private business etc. This is prob
ably the best indication that the die
tator is slipping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

Militant .suffrsgism apparently has
not budged the English lords in their
determination not 10 give women the
vote. The house has just rejected a
woman's suffrage bill by a vote of 104
TO so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

We are warned by the Journal OF the
American Medical association to avoid
feas because they are known to fire.
quently carry bubonic plague from
one person to another Most unneces-
sary. Who would be so disgraceful OF
MS physical comfort as to unnecessar.
-ily cultivate association with fieas.
ANYHOW
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

I'm not to eat; I'm a grand creature
made to walk around and be admired"
We'll, we'll" laughed the blackbird.
as If he was very amused at some
thing, "as I've just had big dinner
guess I'll not eat you after all I'll
just show you what happens 70 con-
ceited people like YOU /:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

The Aurora city council is consider
ing an ordinance that it would be well
for every municipality to adopt. 1t
provides that boys and girls under is
must go home from public dance halls
at 9. and that all must leave at mid
night Better II the boys and iris
were kept out of public dance halls "a
together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

The socialist party has displayed
commendable judgment in repudiating
Upton Sinclair's circus work on lower
Broadway. So Upton will have to find
another party to attach himself to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island: 50 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 Il desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real Eame attached for pubiica-
ton No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island l45. 114S and
zI45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

Results from western white pine
plantations three seasons or more old
show an average of 81 per cent sue
cess. On average white pine soil plant
ing can be conducted for from So TO
sc per acre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

You look fat aud jaicy; think III eat
yoH up, said the b!aekbird.
And with one peck of his big sharp
bill he tipped the amazed beetle over on
his back.
The beetle kicked and squirIned and
begged and pleaded, but in vain.
OFF TO his nest the blackbird had
flown and the beetle simply couldn't
turn over by himself.
In shame and distres he worked for
hours in frantic effort to regain his
feet.
When he finally righ,ed himself
very subdued and humble beetle
crawled in silence back 10 his home.
Ard he never again boosted.
Tomorvozc+Thc Chicker's Wnu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

The Chinese national conservation
bureau is considering reforestation at
the headwaters of the Yellow river.
The government report shows that
this will ameliorate the torrents and
cause a more regular flow from the
now denuded uplands. II is acknowl-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
His Desire.
NDTT CIT

why do you bitterly complain?
Your limbs are strong, your years are
few:
What pleasure and what worldly gain
Can constant grumbling bring to your
PESSIMIST.
I'm neither old, nor blind, nor halt
Yet grumbling brings a gain to me,
Therefore. 1 keep on finding fault
] like to be alone you see.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

A bottle of rum. unopened. and 215
years old, is owned by Philadel-
phian. There is doubtless some punch
in that piece OF goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

California appears TO be perfectly
willing TO let Japan maintain an ex-
hibit at the Panama-Pacitic exposition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
All Recnrd. arokan

Some men foolishly take their
BUSINESS TO bed with them."
Il know a man who is worse than
aat. He thinks of business even
Fhen he is at the ball game"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

Especial Correspondence OF The ArgusD
Washington, ID. c.. May 6.-"Ihe
best workmen's compensation bill ever
drawn in the United States" was the
yvav Iohn II And
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
SINGULAR, Indeed.

Singular, Indeed.
"A most singular person, that young
man fro m st. Paul
DO you think so? He has seemed
to me to be rather ordinary"
when the band played Dixie last
night he didn't get up and screech
for the purpose of making people who
didn't know him think that he had
hot southern blood in his veins"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

edged. however. that this reforestation
may no. have an appreciable effect
within the lifetime of the present gen.
Grafton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
Probably an Accident.

TFcpdpIy an NcCIdcHt.
did you notice how pale the bride
groom was?"
NO. How did you happen to glance
at him ?"-Chicago Record Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

Not ignorant OF misfortune. learn
nom my own woes to aid the wretched
-Vergil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
Just q Suggestion.

Why" asks a southern editor.
docs a woman shut her eyes when
she is being kissed?"
Perhaps she does it sometimes be-
cause 1t helps her to imagine that 1t
Is the other man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
To Make Him Feel at Home.

TO Mdkc Fflrn Get DIT IIOTHcs
Now / hope" said the hostess, you
will let us make you feel as If you
were A home"
Very WE'LL" he replied, IF that is
your desire, give me the cup from
which the handle has been broken"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

in winter. The heartwood of cypress
is noted for its decay-resistant proper
ties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

make the people think they want what
you are giving them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
lust ss Fashionable.

Just as Fashionable.
Are you going anywhere this sum-
NOR, Mrs. Puddlethorpe?"
No. I've decided to remain at home
md be operated on for something"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08
Cause and Effect.

ct have never in my life spoken any
hing but the absolute truth
Perhaps that is why you are friend
ess and out of job
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-08

An uncomfortable temper is never
a sign of strength.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
Training Young Fishermen.

At Hull, England, a school is being
built under scheme of the Hull Cor
poration, and its purpose is the train
ing OF men for the fishing industry.
The roof will be similar to the dock
of a North Sea trawler, fitted with
wheelhouse and compass, two masts.
semaphore posts for signaling and all
the necessary lights, SO that the stn-
dents may be taught the principles of
navigation in as nearly as possible the
same conditions as on The high seas.
Among other departments, the school
will possess a INCORPORATING room and
a net-making room, and each class
room will be fitted with all appliances
necessary to the instruction of naviga-
ton and seamdnsbip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
THE RIGHT SOAP FOR EARY'S
SKIN

In the care of baby's skin and hair,
Cuticura Soap is the mothers IA
yorite. Not only is it unrivaled in
purity and refreshing fragrance, but
its gentle emollient properties are
usually sufficient to allay minor irri-
tations, remove redness, roughness
and chafng, soothe sensitive conGi-
tons, and promote skin and hair
health generally. Assisted by Cuti-
cura Ointment. it is most valuable In
the treatment Of eczemas, rashes and
itching, burning infantile eruptions.
Cuticura Soap wears to a wafer often
outlasting several cakes of ordinary
soap and making its use most eco
nomical.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept L, Boston. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
His FIRST YEAR At FARMING
IN SASKATCHEWAN
Win Premiums and Prizes in
Competition With the
World.

There are thousands Of young men
filing positions in stores and offices,
and in professional occupations
throughout the United States, who in
their earlier life, worked on the farm.
The allurements of city life were at
tractive, until they faced the stern
reality These people would have
done better had they remained on the
farm. Many of them, convinced of
this, are now getting back to the
land" and in the experience, no bet
ter place offers nor better opportunity
afforded, than that existing in Western
Canada. Many of them have taken
advantage Of it. and there are to be
found today, hundreds of such, farm
ing in the Provinces Of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta The con-
ditions that surround farming opera
tons today are SO much superior to
those in existence during their early
farming days. that there is an attrac-
ton about it. Improved machinery,
level and open plains, no rocks to
shun, no trees to cut down, but wide
stretches with mile-long burrows, ele-
vators to handle the grain, railways to
carry it to market, and bring almost
to their doors the things necessary to
operate. Splendid grazing areas. e1-
cellent opportunities for raising cattle.
These things are all SO different from
what they once were that there is rea-
son to speak of the attractions. r. H.
Crossman of Kindersley. Saskatche-
wan, the man who won such splendid
prizes at the international Dry Farm
ing Congress held at Tulsa. Oklahoma,
last fall, grew the prize grains during
his first year farming. Up to 1913 he
was an engineer and the only knowl-
edge he had of farming was that OBJ
tanned when he was a boy That was
very useful; in fact it was valuable
to him. He had not forgotten it..
Thousands with as little experience as
he had can do we'll by taking up one
of the 160-acre grants offered by the
Canadian government. - Advertise
rpnf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
DESERVED SUCCESS SHE WON
"Greenhorn" Won Sympathy OF
Those Who Could Help.

Greenhorn is all ineleganf term, and
no person cares to be regarded as
one.
This little narrative is true, so true
that 1t is worth telling a very young
girl, q northern miss, landed in an
Ohio city She wanted work, knew
no trade. and had to have something.
She answered an advertisement for a
nurse maid She realized she would
have food and shelter in a position Of
this kind But she was told that
wealthy persons desire only compe-
tent and trained help. Nevertheless,
she made the application. She was
asked for her references.
4 have none" she replied Il am a
perfect greenhorn. l don't know the
first principal of the work. But l love
children, am a graduate, and can sew
and do embroidery. l must be taught,
but you viii never have TO tell me but
once what l am to do"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
FRIENDLY TIP.
Restored Hope and Confidence.

After several years of indigestion
and its attendant evil influence on the
mind. it is not very surprising that
one finally loses faith in things gen,
orally
A n Y. woman writes an interesting
letter. She says:
Three years ago I suffered from an
attack Of peritonitis which left me in
a most miserable condition. For over
two years suffered from nervousness,
weak heart, shortness OF breath. could
net sleep, etc.
My appetite was ravenous but I
felt starved all the time. I had plenty
of food but it did not nourish me be-
cause of intestinal indigestion. Medi-
cal treatment did not seem to help. I
got discouraged, stopped medicine ena
did not care much whether lived or
died.
One day a friend asked me why /
didn't try Grape-Nuts food. stop drink
ing coffee and use Postum. l had lost
faith in everything. but to please my
friend began to use both and soon
became very fond of them.
1t wasn't long before I got some
Rtrength, felt decided change in my
system, hope sprang up in my heart
and slowly but surely / got better. ]
could sleep very well. the constant
craving for food ceased and have
better health now than before the at.
tack &c peritonitis.
Ny husband and I are still using
Grape-Nuts and Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
vile, in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
enc appears from time to time. They
are genuine, frue, and full of human
fnIere
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
Finger Prints Identify.

Talking of the finger print system
for the Identification OF criminals, a
Scotland Yard detective remarked the
other day that, although no system is
infallible, the police, given a finger
print of a man who has been through
their hands, will tell you who he is in
nine hundred and ninety-nine cases
out of a thousand Furthermore, it
is a matter of indifference to the Eng
lish police by which finger or thumb
the print is made; it can be easily
traced. 1t was pointed out that in
France the police depend to a great
extent on physical measurement for
Identification, but while measure
ments are always taken by Scotland
Yard, they are only regarded as of
secondary Importance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
Preserving Eggs Two Years

Henry Snyder Of No. $40 West One
Hundred and Twenty-seventh street,
New York, writes that he has for 40
years been preserving eggs for two
years as fresh as new laid" and that
he learned the process from his IA
Their, who has used it for so years.
Mr.. Snyder describes the simple proc
ess as follows:
Eggs may be preserved by apply
ing with brush solution of gum
arabic to the shells, and afterward
packing them n dry a8rcosl dusf
This beats siIicate Of soda"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29

Well. John" said the doctor, who
had been rather rudely reused from
his afternoon nap. what's wrong with
you?'
I've sprained my wrist rather bad
iy, sir" explained the blacksmith Of
the village.
The doctor examined the wrist. and
looked grave.
Thomas" he called to his surgery
boy. go upstairs and bring me down
that phial on the table
With indignation in his face. the
blacksmith started to his feet.
File" he yelled mo. you don't.
II this hands got to come off you'll
use knife or an AK"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
Inadequate.

Strickland Gillian, the lecturer, and
the man who pole-vaulted into fame
by his "On Ag'in, on Ag'in, Finnigin'
verses. was about to deliver a lecture
in q small Missouri town. He asked
the chairman of the committee wheth-
er he might have q small pitcher of
ice water on the platform table.
ITO drink" queried the committee
man.
NO" answered Gillian. Z Go a
high-diving act. '-Everybody's Maya
zine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29

You see the honesty of her asser
tion. She got the position. It paid s.
a week She has been with the family
for seven years. From the little, un
qualified, country girl, who was a rea
greenhorn, she has gradually prog
ressed into a place of trust and conf
dence where her excellent work com
mands an excellent salary. She has
the most competent nurses in the
whole city, and she learned her art By
admitting her ignorance and asking
for chance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
Noble YounC Man,

4 trust, sir, that you have not been
indiscreet enough to speak to my
daughter about marriage?" said the
stern parent TO the youth who had
just asked for his daughters hand
Il have not, sir" replied the youth:
but l was strongly tempted to do SO
last evening when she kissed me good
night ON the steps,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
Taken on Rainy Days.

so you admire philanthropists,
eh?"
Yes, I do
And what, pray. have you ever con-
tributed to your fellow man?'
no less than Sc umbrellas"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-29
a Real SkRIe%ap

Did you hear that the Browns have
a skeleton in the family?"
mo. Tell me about it,
Its the poor cat they forgot all
about when they went away in the
summer