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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
TALK
Brady,M.D.
The Appendix Grumble

Stomach ache" intestinal indiges
ton" and "gas collie" are scarcely re
spectacle symptoms for a grown-uI
TO complain OF any more. These trou
bles are properly grouped with chill
dren's diseases" and any well nour-
ished. apparently healthy adult per-
son who holds himself out as suffer
ing from such symptoms does so at
the risk OF his vermiform appendix.
OF course. an adult of strong will
and obstinate character may call the
doctor out OF bed at 4 o'clock in the
morning to stop a pain from-oh, any
thing the cook may have been trying
out on him. But at the same time the
modern physician, hurrying to the
bedside at unseemly hours OF the
night. always has a suspicion that the
patient possesses a perfectly useless
organ somewhere IN his midst.
Although most young housewives
unquestionably do use very tough
-four in their earlier experiments upon
the human race. nevertheless an at
tack OF pain in the middle OF the night,
when severe enough TO get the doc
lOT Out OA Deus 10 dl lcdSt pIGSuLlp-
tive evidence OF a worthless appendix.
In early adult life, about the time
the wisdom teeth begin TO cause trou-
BILE. the tonsils and the appendix be-
gin to undergo a process OF involution
or gradual disappearance. The tom
sis generally make a fairly good Job
OF IL. sut the appendix Is apt to grum-
BILE a great deal about beng psnsioned
on so young II Is this grumbling
that masquerades in many cases as
indigestion" or gas collie"
The explanation for colicky pains
and so-called indigestion in such cases
Is that the nbrous tissue OF the ap-
pendix pinches delicate nerves IN
and the injured nerves
-efer the matter 10 the stomach or
he bowel. much as n blow on your
DR.. Brady will answer all question
ton is of general interest II will be an
IL will be answered personally IL STAN
DIR. Brady will not prescribe for indi,
iress all letters TO DR.. William Brady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
TROGLODYTES OF TRIPOLI
They Live Underground, Some of
Them, Never Seeing Daylight.


In the region OF Gharian. in the him
terland OF Tripoli. there is an invisi-
BILE town with 1000 inhabitants. This
city of the Troglodytes was visited by
Miss Ethel Braun and is described
b. Eer in her book. The New Trip
oil"
This city is excavated. out of rock
and earth. Its inhabitants live under
ground, some OF them never coming TO
the surface. THE richer ones"
writes Miss Braun, ARE born in these
dim dwellings. never leaving them
until they are carried out to be
buried" The rich families have. how
ever, one reception room over the
ground at a height Of six or seven
feet
Describing the Troglodyte prison,
Miss Braun tells of an Italian lady's
experience while visiting the female
prisoners.
They had never seen a European
woman before and asked her to take
off her hat. No sooner had she done
so that in a twinkling all her hairpins
were pulled out, to be kept as SOU
venirs by the women, who looked up
on them as most precious memen-
tos."
The friendly Troglodytes made
Arab tea for Miss Braun, ''shai. as it
is called, made with powdered tea and |
much. very much. sugar. so that it !
tastes just like a sirup," and they |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
Had His Honor Guessing.

Judge" said the dance hall hero as
he led the eager tangoist into the hall
of justice, I'VE want you to do US a
little favor. see? Here's ten bones,
and If 1t amt enough, spiel, see? Me
and the loidy wants a quiet little we'd
din. Can you hand it to us?"
81 can marry you" the judge re-
piled, but"
What's wrong? Amt our license
all right?"
Yes, but was wondering how you
could have a quiet wedding in those
clothes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

About the most sensible suggestion
that has been offered. anent an adjust
ment OF one labor issue, comes from
the Midvale Steel company, a represen-
tattve OF which told the federal com
mission on industrial relations that
his concern would favor a universal
eight-hQrr law. applicable 70 all states.
That would place all employers on an
equality. Under present conditions.
with factory in one state paying the
same wage for 10 hours that a compel
ing factory in an adjoining state is
paying for eight hours. the latter is
working under q serious business
hr-fdfcan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

funny bone" (the ulnar nerve back
l,of the inside of the elbow joint is
| referred to the little finger. The
moral of Which deception is-never
| diagnose your own stomach trouble
| II may be nothing but grumble from
your useless appendix. Let the doc
tors decide.
But doctors differ Some like to
take chances on saving useless or
gans. Others like to operate early
and often. Take your choice. Would
you prefer the pain and the risk of
an acute attack of appendicitis, or
would you prefer TO take your ether
like man and have the risk cut out?
Questions and Answers.
Mother of Four writes: Our little
girf, II years old, is not strong. She
has frequent sore throats and some
catarrh. We find it impossible to
make her take cod liver oil in any
form. Is there any other food tonic
to upbuild the system?
Ans.-Possibly she should have her
tonsils removed. That alone would in
all likelihood upbuild her system. The
best food-tonic know about for chill
dren is the following recipe. which
advise you to administer two or three
times a day, two hours after meals:
Take of bread. preferably whole
bread. one large slice. Spread it with
one-eighth or oAe-fourth inch of but
ter. Then coat the top thoroughly
with an equal thickness OF brown SUI
gar. and administer as directed.
Mrs. ]. II. B. writes: Can you sug-
gest how to stop people from expec- |
torating on floor OF the grocery store |
without giving offense?
Ans.-Tsck up signs forbidding spit |
ting on floor. Haven't you a health |
officer in your town? 1t would seem |
that he should do a bit OF educational |
work in your neighborhood, even If it
makes hard feelings.
pertaining TO health. II your ques-
wered through these columns; If not
ed, addressed envelope is enclosed.
idual cases or make diagnoses. AID.
care OF The Argus. Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

the country an OBJ
feet lesson OF the
tragedy W h ! C b
may follow concen-
tration in l a n d
ownership - and
that is the real
cause of Mexican
revolutions econ
omists are draw
ing attention to
the fact that We
Americans have a
problem IN land
concentration on
our hands that in
actual ere a g e
ranks very well
with the problem
within the borders
of our southern
neighbor.
While land con-
centration b q s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
(lI8Ea5fiizE
HEN1Y ROWLAND
PROFITABLE
CHEER

oh, the worlds q
dreary. dismal
place
When things are
going wrong;
No beauty bright
ems any face.
No gladness any
song;
When I'll lu C X
spends the day
with US,
Or trouble fares
away with US
The miles are
rough and long.
oh, the world is
full of lowell
ness
When things are
going right:
Each wisp of hairs
a silken tress.
And every scene
Go hrfpbt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
HIS FOOLISH FEAR.

Would y o u
marry a m a n
whose income was
under $4,000 a
year," he asked
How much I'M
der?" she replied.
We'll, quite a
bit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

1t is far better that we trust and be
deceived occasionally than not to trust
at all. Not only must we trust one an
other, but there are many things in life
that we must take on trust-things
that we do not understand and are
mysteries 10 us. Even love Is Il mys-
tery.-W. j. Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
Undylnq Hatred.

81 hate that man."
''Why?"
"Bescause he pities me-
Has he ever been your wife's hus-
band?"
NO, it isn't that. 1 once got into
an argument with a driver at a street
crossing. This man was there and
heard what the driver said to me.
1t was not until the next day that I
thought of the answer I wanted to
make"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

The story OF the wounding OF a
friend OF Mayor Mitchell OF New York
City while he was carrying several
of the latter's revolvers from an auto
mobile TO the officials home leaves
the reader wondering how many guns
the mayor thinks IL necessary to keep
about his person when he goes out in
public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
June ~ in American
History.

IS4EJoseph Smith, Mormon propneS.
killed by an anti-polygamy mob at
Carthage, Ill. Succeeded as head
OF the Mormon church by Brigham
Young.
assault on the Confed-
crate lines at Kenesaw mountain.
Georgia. by Sherman's troops.
Three columns attacked at separate
points on the fortified slope ana
We're repulsed at the breastworks.
with combined loss of $500 killed
80 and wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

I'VE should not feel too sorry for
Doc Cook. who IS loudly complaining
that an effort is being made 10 sup
press him. So long as he continues 10
draw at the box Office he IS getting
away with what he started out after
and IS in no need OF anybody's sym
pafhy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
A Financial Genius.

'Pa, will you please tell me what a
financial genius tsp"
"A financial genius. my child, is a
man who can spend money that he has
never had and which the people who
think they are getting it will never
see."-Chicago Record-Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
No Hope for Them.

do you agree with the professor
who says women get the worst of it
IN this world?"
81 do, but how are we going to
change the situation as long as they
will not learn to quit stepping off
backward from moving cars?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
Too Commonplace.

Whats your act?" asked the vaude-
vile manager.
81 have trained couple Of apes to
dance the tango. It's a great novelty
and ought to go big
Novelty nothing. You can see apes
dancing the tango almost anywhere"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
UNCERTAINTY PASSING.

one OF the constructive business
leaders Of New York City is irving 7.
Bush, the man who is responsible for
the Bush terminal facilities. When
Mr.. Bush speaks he always says some
thing. .Whather his comment is IA
yorable or dnfayorabIe, Il always pos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Few outside OF stockholders and en-
ployes shed any tears over what the
parcel post did 20 the express com
panies. but IL the new tangled institu-
ton puts our good old friend. the stOrk.
out OF business. as suggested by the
delivery OF a baby at South Bend this
week, the country should rise up in
protest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
Plain Enouoh.

II thought you said you had gone
IN for light housekeeping
I'VE have. Can't you see that II
is necessary to keep the gas burning
or the electric lights going here all
the timer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
Mere Curiosity.

They say said Mrs. Rounder.
leigh. the cuisine at the Blackwood
Is excellent"
DO they?" replied Mrs. Widcome.
who's playing the leading part In
IT."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Nobody was surprised when Colonel
Roosevelt announced on his arrival
from Europe that he will continue TO
stand by Perkins, despite the attack
that has been made upon him by
Amos Pinchot and other leaders in tie
progressive party. Here IS simply a
case OF one good turn deserving an
other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

''Is it between $4,000 and $4,000"
81 might put it that way"
Dearest! Why did you think I
would let money stand in the way?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
Isn't IL Awful

The barber informs US that owing
TO the increased cost of living he
finds 1t necessary to scrape closely
end carefully and that he frequently
has TO split hairs to get out even.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

4 Those who, make the attempt TO
cross the Atlantic in the flying boat
America may feel reassured on one
point which IS greatly vexing ordinary
these days: They need not
slow down in the fog for fear OF a
rnidair collision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Considering the huency with which
fhs colonel began ripping into every
thing and everybody as soon as he
got home. We shudder 20 think what he
would have done had his throat been
"a shape for an extended statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27
Ground and Lofty.

a pretty girl
In fiufrs and lace;
a hammock in
A shady place.
A humble bee
In search of sweets;
a maiden do
Ing wondrous feats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
.rier. In Rock Island: 50 pc yeas Oy mail
an advance
IL Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department.
which should also be notified In every
instance where 10 Is desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have NO
authority in the premises.
All communications % argunentativs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
3 Telephones IN all departments. Cen
,tral Union. Rock Island I45. I14s and
1Iis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus,)
Washington. June 27.-While the
Mexican situation is bringing before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

were very excited at the event of
her visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

An the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-27

) pertaining TO health. II your ques-
swered through these columns; If not
bed, addressed envelope is enclosed.
ridual cases or make diagnoses. AID,
care OF The Argus. Rock Island, Ill.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-24
Notable Centenaries Occur During the Coming Twelve
Month-First Successful Locomotive and Steam
Printing Press Burning of the White House.
Beginnings of Our Steam Maryland
Over All the Melancholy Figure
of Napoleon the First.

Killingworth colliery, West Moor,
England At last a substitute for
horsepower traction was found and a
new era in transportation had its
birth
The inventor, George Stephenson,
was only 80 years old when he eff
fected his browning achievement An
odd picture of his first locomotive, the
Butcher, would present to our eyes to
day, and it made so much noise by
the eScapement of steam that the OF
ficers of the law demanded that its IN
ventOr abate the nuisance.
1t had smooth wheels. which inventors at
that time considered impracticable. They
maintained that only wheels with rough sur
faces would adhere to the track. On its triaI
trip the Butcher successfully drew q lOau OF
80 tons. This was hauled in eight carriages
Of an economic triumph over horse power,
for the speed attained was not beyond that
OF q horses walk and steam ana morse
power we're equal in point of cost
July 25-Centenary OF the battle Of Bun-
dy's Lane. The exploit of the American Col
James Miller, in carrying one Of the BRUSH
batteries was considered one Of the most
brilliant exploits in the war of 1872 Con
gress voted him the thanks Of the nation
and gold medal Of honor as reward
July-Centenary Of our steam navy. At
the outbreak Of our second war with Great
Britain our navy consisted Of only 20 yes
sells, all sailing ships. An auxiliary squad
ron Of converted merchant schOOnerss armed
with long guns mounted on circles, was en-
OF only five guns to each vessel for the
greater part Of this squadron. Later con-
gress passed an act authorizing the building
OF four "A gun ships and six first class frl-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-24

~ Gen. Drummond, and our Wasp cap
Iureu the British brig Atlanta ri
september 26-Gallant fight Oh ,e gu "a
EaIeef Gen. Armstrong with the bI .ta bar
gun snip of the line Plantagenet, in the Ae-i
DOT OF tayal, one Of the Azores Of
tember--Centenary Of the congL!e5- j,,1
vienna This body, composed Of cOnaInlsssl Ot y
ers from various European States, me- ~
ggiiSuJust the map Of Europe AFTER Sji
sung WITH the great task OF harIIl s
me many conflicting claims, the con lssit-S
worked with an aim to setting every tllii e
Ddck as nearly as possible in the shape IL
"1ien II was before the Napoleohc W a. ,S.-
Many thrones which Napoleon had ovet-
turned were righted, and the old ds Is Ue9
WHon ne mad dismissed were lnYlteu ~ ~
mount them The clock was set back 20 ~
ho9r 1t had told when the Bastlle was al
r, November 13-Centenary Of the birth Oh
Gen Joseph Hooker.
4Thunderer' Printed by Steam
november 2S--A memorable day IN me AZ
Hsls- OF typography-that of the Ilrst PEI ~
cd steam printing machine. KONG, the IN
fehlors VINO first ContriVed WORKING pl0sSS
OF this character on this date in 1914. maue
his successful trial by printing 1900 copies
Of the London Times on one side. WITHIN
an hour His. device was the Immediate IoE Ie-
runner or the machine later perfected lOI
printing on both sides Of the sheet
December 19-Birth of Edwin N. stan
uons VINO was born at SteubenV1lle, y LII
coin himself said that he would undertake no
important step without first consulting ms
secretary OF war, whose systematized m
duStry and comprehension Of very phase OF
that crisis, in its political, military, and in
lernauonal aspects, made him the hope OF
ms country during this period Of unrest
he remained secretary Of war after Lin
coin was succeeded by johnson, but the lat
ter removed him And il was because the
senate reinstated Stanton that there began
the quarrel eliminating in JOhnsons I'M
parchment Stanton remained in office while
TINS entire dispute was in progress but re-
signed as soon as johnson was acquitted
Later he was appointed justice Of the
supreme court, but died four days after his
confirmation
December 2S-Battle Of New Orleans be-
gan.
December assigning Of the treaty OF
Ghent, which will be celebrated Christmas
Jay this year by the international peace con-
Sress and numerous other bodies. The Amer
lcan names associated with this treaty that
brought about the settlement Of the war Of
1872 are those of John Adams, Henry Clay,
and Albert GalIatin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-24

is an absence of that depressing hu-
Nudity that axes the heat of eastern
and southern cities so intOlerable.
NOrthers Are Unknown.
There is an absence of northers, a
of cloudiness that makes the climate
of FL Paso incompatible. The rain
fall for 1913 was 1903 inches. This
was largely during the months Of
July and August SunstrOke and heat
prOstration are almost unheard Of
things In midsummer the average
temperature runs from so to 20 de-
grees at night, and So to 95 degrees
in the day time The winter tempera-
ture ranges from about % degrees
above zero at night to IS degrees in
the day. Snowfall is rare and light.
Elevation Makes Climate Delightful
Although Ell PaSo is in about the
same latitude C32 degrees north) as
central Louisiana and southern Geor-
gia, the climate here is totally differ
ent. The elevation of FL PasO, which
is $3.50 feet, the dryness of the atmos-
phere, and the mountain breezes are
the chief elements that go to make the
climate here delightful all the year
round.
on account of the dryness and mild
ness Of the winters OutOfdoOr sleeping
all the year round is popular with 81
Pasoans, and once having acquired
this health improving habit no one
ever wants to sleep indoors again
Most Of the houses in FL PasO are
built with sleeping pOrches, even the
apartment houses specializing IN TINS
feature.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-24
III Year Was 1914 Just 100 Years Ago

..,tos and six sloops Of war, all sailing sbips
, Then it appropriated $SzO,OOO FOR one or
Robert Fulton. One Of these, completed dur
ing July 1914 was the urst steam vessel
OF war ever built in the world.
The Tyrant's Heel in Washington
August 24-The centenary OF the burning
Of our capitol and white house by the Brit
isb during our second war with the mother
Washington by the enemy the capitol was
still unfinishd. Only the two wings Of the
original structure were standing, and they
were connected by a temporary bridge made
Of rough boards, spanning the foundation
Of the rotunda- AS the British soldiers an
nroached they fired several volleys into the
windows and the regiment marched in the
hall Of the house OF representatives now
statuary hall, and also into the senate cham
States.
They discharged army rockets through the
roof Of each wing, tore away the connect
ing bridge, and LETT the floors OF the two
legislative chambers strewn with valuable
papers taken from the congressional library
Then they set fire to the building; but a
heavy rainstorm bursting forth within the
hour, succeeded in eXtinGuishing the flames
before the walls were badly damaged
After the marauders had finished their
pillage of the capitol, thy marched on to
the white house, where Mrs Dolly Madi-
son, forewarned of their approach, riDped
the canvas Of the famous Andrews portrait
of Washington from its frameAWith her hair
pin. Taking this and some valuable state
archieyes with her, she was driven into
the country, where she remained until the
enemy had retired.
September The British sIoop Avon sunk
by the American sloop Of war Wasp
September 1.-THE battle of Piattsbure
The victory made Thomas MacdonOugh the
hero Of the country. The state Of New York
gave him 1000 acres Of lana, and Vermont
voted him an estate at Cumberland Head
overlooking the scene Of his triumph Con-
gress voted him the thanks Of the nation
and gold medal of honor.
.'The Star spangled Banner" Written.
September 13-'The Star Spangled Ban
ner' was written by Francis Scott Kew
during the battle Of Fort McHenry. At the
time Key was district attorney for the Dis
trict Of Columbia He went into Maryland
to release a friend taken by the British wit
nesHed this great battle, and while it was
at the height Of its fury, composed the
verses that subsequently, formed one OF the
national anthems.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-24
Masons and Elks Lead In
Membership and Prop
erty Investments.
= RATERNAL oraerg have . gtrong

n RATERNAL orders have a strong
hold in Bl Paso. Almost all OF
= the principal orders are repre-
scented. here with large membership.
Many 90 them own their own homes.
There are IS lodges, clubs and socie-
ties here
The Nasons are the strongest order
IN El PasO, and have the most expensive
temple, costing 100000. which was
completed during 1913. This order
has between 700 and 500 members
The Scottish Rite Masons have a mem
bership of about 500 and are planning
the erection of a cathedral near Cleve-
land SQUARE
FL Paso lodge 1877 Of the Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks has grown
to such proportions that the erection
of a new clubhouse is being contem-
plated. The present home IS Of inter-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-24

W. NJ. StockwelI, J. J. Mundy Dr.. J. D.
Love, Frank Wells Brown, Lee Moore,
J. c. Hansen, Charles Davis, Lamar
Davis, D. NJ Conway, A. G. Foster, DR..
Hugh White, George LeBaron, e. NJ.
Whitaker and Judge J. T. Mckenzie.
These property owners intend to
further improve the land in that sec
ton of the city by grading a street
from Kansas to the Second Mesa and
on to Kern's Place, as they have an
arrangement with the Electric street
railway for a car line over this route
This work will not be started until
some time in the summer of 1911