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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

! The less we know about the nature
OF disease the greater is the tempta-
! ton TO attack it with Shotgun" rene
dies. Shotgun remedies are those COM
/ pounded of many different drugs. Our
medical ancestors were necessarily re
| stricted 10 the use of the blunderbuss
/ in the fight against many diseases, and
/ in a surprising number of cases they
managed to hit the bulls eye.
In the United States Pharmacopoeia,
the standard formulary for doctors
and druggists today, there are still a
large number of left-overs from the
old-time practice. There are MKT
ures containing as many as a dozen
different drugs, and not rarely these
formulas are combined in prescriptions
with others containing nearly as many
ingredients, so that if the patient re-
covers, or not, we can hardly know eX-
actly which ingredient is responsible.
Medicines were concededly an art in
times past. If you insist we may ad-
NIT that it is more or less a gamble.
But today we venture the assertion
that no field of human endeavor, we
care not what it may be, is more scien-
tifc. more accurate and more effective
Alldn InEu4tlnG. DA5 - d pIOPOSlllOu
that challenges debate.
The Rifle Hits the Target.
Now. the modern, scientifically edu-
Gated physician has no use for shotgun
methods. Not that he never prescribes
mixtures-in practice he mas to sat
isfy his patients whims or stand the
chance of losing the patient-but the
doctor has no use for blunderbuss
measures. His effort is more concen-
tratsd; he has many aids 60 a more
definite diagnosis: he has new and
specific remedies-chemical and bio
logical. vaccine, serums and anti-tox-
ins-which strike at the root of the
trouble from the first application.
Patent medicines and proprietary
medicines advertised in medical maya
zines still foster the use of shotgun
remedies. All of these connections are
offered as remedies for vague and in
definite symptoms, such as catarrh,
rundown condition, weak blood, cough,
colds, dyspepsia-symptoms which in
themselves mean nothing.
The strongest argument in support |
OF the shotgun prescription is: Ma
lures remedies are shotguns-naturaI
mineral waters. for instance. True.
But what disease has mineral water
ever cured?
II is an axiom that the better quail |
fed the physician the less frequently |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

There are people who wonder what Ibsen
wrote.
Gives each of his girls too much throat;
There are people who argue concerning
The gap between monkey and man:
There are those who are eagerly yearning
To find out the plans of Japan:
As for me. I will candidly say
That my troubles would all disappear
If knew how to live on my pay
And save up ten thousand a year.
There those who are foolishly trying
To find out conditions on Mars,
And others who wish to go flying
When they might have soft seats IN the
cars:
There are people who sigh for permission,
To plainly kneel before kings;
There few who are in the position
To praise all subiunary things;
As for me, I would cease to be sad,
And never again would tear
Be wrung from my heart II had
Ten thousand-clear proft-a year.
How foolish men are who go fretting
And shaving for more than they need;
Who wrong their own kindred, forgetting
That vice is the kernel Of greed;
How cheated they are who still borrow
The troubles that wise men ignore
Who smart under Ills that tomorrow
May scatter where ills are no morei
As for me. I would blissfully shout,
The welkin should ring with my cheer.
II in some way could find out
How to save up ten thousand a year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
PRoGREssIvEs ANGRY.

In backing Harvey D. Hinman, a re-
publican. for the New York governor
ship. Theodore Roosevelt has brought
down upon his head a storm OF criti-
cism from the prOgressives OF that
state.
In New York the other day there
was a progressive meeting at which
the colonel made known his endorse
nent Of Human. As he proceeded in
his speech, Roosevelt was alternately
cheered and Kissed. A majority Of the
progressiyes present could not under
stand why they should 20 outside OF
their own party In naming a guberna-
tOTial candidate. IF we are not 10
have Offices, what's the use OF having
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

/ WATCHED HIM WORKED.
| different. Helen Forsythe was dispos
/ ed to begin where her father left off
| When he had been experimenting IL
| overalls she was too young to know
much about what he was doing; now
! that he was living on the royalties be
received from a machine he had con
| trived. with all the refnements fine
income brought, she had little sympa
thy with what had produced his good
fortune.
Lois Gregory, on the contrary, had
never known either wealth or poverty.
A laborer herself, she sympa thized
with the cause of labor. She made
her living by teaching, and being &C
customed to using her brain constantly
it became stronger with exercise, and
she was enabled to distinguish between
what was OF intrinsic and what was OF
fictitious value. She had come to the
conclusion that the attaining was In
trinsic, the attainment fictitious. In
other words, there is no stimulus in an
accomplished work except to produce
something better.
The country seat of the Forsythes
was situated in a beautiful valley,
through which ran n stream that af-
forded a fine water power. A mile be
low the place was large factory. One
day Helen Forsythe's automobile broke
down, and n request was sent to the
factory to send n man to fix it He
appeared in overalls with a bag of
tools, and Helen took him to the car
to show him the break
There was something about this man
that arrested Miss Forsythe's atten.
ton. He was some twenty two or
three years Old and strongly built, and
character was plainly written in his
face. Helen pointed out the break,
though this was unnecessary, for the
young man was a skilled mechanic
and took it in himself at once. Helen
watched him while he worked, asking
him questions about the trouble, how
serious il was and how long q time
would be required TO make the repairs.
She noticed n British intonation to his
speech. but not the misuse OF the let
ter III common with the English low
err classes.
asked.
NcEtdluiy uO. 1 was DOTn WITH
taste for it," was the reply.
But don't you think 1t very dirtyT"
Not as dirty as some other kinds of
work.
You mean shoveling earth, 1 sup.
.pose?"
'Oh, no. 1 love to dig in the dirt"
"Iou mean handling ashes?"
There's dirtier work than that N.
brother does 1t every day"
Your brother"
Yes He's in politics"
This quite took Miss Forsythe's
breath away. Surely this young man
was very odd. She presumed the
brother he referred 10 was "a political
heeler in district where the people
We're of the lowest class
Tell me-" she said presently, what
it is that interests you in mechanics"
IL like TO fashion things. The me
chanic. If he is good one. may al
ways find field In his labor for more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
Too OriQinat.

Here" said the theatrical manager,
this will never do
What's the natter" the trembling
playwright inquired.
you have a bad man in your play
an insidious villain"
Yes. But nearly every play has to
have rogue OF some kind in it,
That's all right. But you have
neglected to give your rogue the name
of Blake. Are you trying to destroy
the traditions of the drama?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
True.

Now, Johnny" said the teacher aft
er she had explained the meaning of
word, Il wish you would write SEN
tence containing defeat"
After a struggle which lasted for
about 20 minutes Johnny announced
that he was ready to be heard.
please read your composition" the
teacher directed.
When you git shoes OATS too tite,"
Johnny read, Its hard on de feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

1t would be interesting 70 know
Just what the relations between the
governor Of North Carolina and the
governor OF South Carolina are since
a recent memorable event II is ru-
mored the historic cordially, paro-
doxical as it may seem, has undergone
q dampening process since the dry
spell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
Starting Trouble.

why is it," asked the poets wife's
neishbor. that your husband never
dedicates any OF his books to you?
Nearly every poet who has a wife ded-
icates at least one book to her"
Dear me, I'm glad you called my
attention to IL. ! must look at his
books some time, and II what you say
is true l shall never forgive him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

ornmeDt OF AUS
tralia is clearing
ground which in a
few years will be
the site of a model
city. perhaps that
of the most beau
tiful city on earth.
The city. which
will be known as
Canberra, will be
the capital of Aus
tralia, and that
government is now
Sendlng out arcul-
tects to scour the
earth for ideas
which will be in
corporated in the
city plans of Can
berra. Some OF
{ h e s e architects
have recently been
IN hinPtOn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

Nineteen hundred and fourteen
years ago the messengers from Heav-
en- proclaimed Peace on earth.
good will TO men" The devil has been
busy ever since in his efforts to delay
the fulfillment of the angelic prophecy.
His satanic majesty is now at work in
Europe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
Yawning.

When a man is tired he stretches
his arms and legs and yawns. Birds
and animals, so far as possible, follow
his example Birds spread their feath-
ers and yawn. They open their mouths
slowly till they are round, the bones
OF the head seem to loosen and the
gills open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

| does he resort to polypharmacy. Our
| famous medical men employ simple
remedies and few of them. Neverthe-
less he is a brave doctor who refuses
to prescribe when he knows no medi-
cine is necessary.
Questions and Answers.
a. r. r. writes. One of our chill
dren had chickenpox while visiting
relatives out of the city. She came
home i'll. How long before the other
children will fall i'll if they take it?
Reply-Up to 81 days.
Mrs. W. S. NICK. asks: Why do doc
tors sometimes wear cap and gown
when attending scarlet fever cases,
and other times their street clothes?
Reply-Sometimes the doctors i'm
agine the scarlet fever germs might
jump up in their clothes. Other times
they know germs go only where they
are carried.
d. B. inquiries. Can 25-year-old man
with a chest expansion of Az inches
have consumption?
Reply-Yes. Chest expansion makes
no difference.
Mrs. E. c. c. asks: Will you kindly
tell me if mouth breathing at night is
a sign of adenoids? My daughter, IS
years old, breathes through her mouth
at night. She also has some trouble
with her ear, it being slightly deaf.
Thanking you for your valuable ad-
vice.
Reply-It is one symptom of ade-
noids. It may also indicate obstruc-
ton from enlarged tonsils or from
thickened turbinate bones in the ma
sal passages. The ear trouble is prob
ably secondary. Better have your
daughters nose and throat examined
at once.
Miss n. NJ. asks. Please give in
your column a reliable way TO take
warts off.
Reply-Visit some good doctor who
owns a sharp scalpel and a supply of
cocaine. This is the only safe and
painless way know.
]. p. S. inquiries: What is your opin-
ion OF cerebral neurasthenia? Does
the patient ever recover?
Reply-There is no such disease. II
the patient has this near-diagnosls
wished on him his chances of recovery
are doubtful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
EASILY EXPLAINED.

81 wonder why
1t Is that baseball
has never become
p pu ar in Eu-
roper"
The explana-
ton is very sim
pie. In most of
the countries over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

''Do you know the parallels. my
boy?" said bishop.
Yes. sir he replied.
And which of the parallels do YOU
like best?"
Il like the ONE he answered, after
a moments thought, "whera somebody
loafs and fishes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

Colored boards (for men) are re.
ported 10 be coming into fashion in
Paris. The green wig was a means
OF feminine adornment II is not sup
posed to have made a lasting impress
sion. but IL attracted attention. Now
men are coming into their share OF
the color in hirsute decoration. A
dark blue mustache on a young poet
at a recent soiree was the sensation
Of the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
eoVERNMENT ENEMIES.

American ship owners seeking to
gain financial advantage through stress
incident 10 the European war are fol-
lowing the example Of the embalmed
beef crowd that Teaped millions dur
ing the Spanish-American conflict.
Both are enemies OF the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

were set apart by Mohammed as rep
resenting the pick of his stud, and
from them, we are told, descended
the best and noblest breed of horses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

there it would be necessary for the
felders to stop and have their pass
ports examined whenever a batter
made q long HIT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

The report from the bankers Is that
there is plenty of money for legitimate
2 business in Illinois. The state,
2 or al least the central portion Of 1t,
: does not need government assistance
TO move the crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
Willing to Help.

How does it happen" asked the
head OF the firm. that you always
dress SO much better than II"
1T may be your tailor's fault" the
dapper clerk replied. IF you wish
will be glad to introduce you 70
mine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
japanese Idols.

Dainiz-no-Rai is the name of the
Japanese sun god, while that huge
idol with a multitude of hands is
known as the Daiboth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
Aug. 8 in American
History.
I1IStOry.

1Slo-Charles Anderson Dana, Scholar
and editor. born; died 1897.
1SS2-General G.. II. Warren, U. ). A
civil war soldier. conspicuous ~
Gettysburg, died; born 1880.
1911-John w. Gates, the hnancler,
died In Paris: born 1855. United
States Senator Joseph Pierce Frye
of Maine died: bern 90
Because j. s. Ayres, a farmer o.
McCurtain county. Oklahoma, is tle
father of triplets the county commas
sioner decided he should be relieVed
from paying taxes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

TERMS-Ten cents per week by car
.ier. I'm Rcck Island IS 7e- yea Dy NAL
IN advance.
Complaints OF dcIiv cry service should
be made - the Giro uIation department
which should also be rouaed IN every
instance where f. IS desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have nc
authority In che premlseS
AL communications O. arguEleE taS4va
character. political or religious. 1-uBi
have rsal name attached fer p1blics-
ton Nc such articles viii lie printed
ever fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
;rsi Union. Rock Island Is5. -i45 and
2I45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

II this European war develops, the
English militant sufTragettes may find
their hunger strike training a decid-
ed advantage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

With the man-miIliners Of Paris of
to war, American women will have to
invent their own modes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

The slave who hung to his desk
during all the hot weather while the
other fellow has been having his va
cation is now having his inning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, Aug. G.-Out in the
heart OF the Australian bush the gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

Villa does not seem to be agreeing
10 anything.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

Even China has begun to talk n lit
tie in her sleep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
Questions and Answers.

a. r.. r. writes. One of our chill
dren had chickenpox while visiting
relatives out of the city. She came
home i'll. How long before the other
children will fall i'll if they take it?
Reply-Up to 81 days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
|FALTHT TAI
S/
William Drady,M.D
Shotgun Remedies.

does he resort to polypharmacy. Our
famous medical men employ simple
remedies and few of them. Neverthe-
less he is a brave doctor who refuses
to prescribe when he knows no medi-
cine is necessary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1894 seeons ave
nG.. Rock Island. Ill. CEnteroS ~ the
poStomee as sccond-ciass mstter.)
Rock Island Member OF thc Asxocisted
rrczs
~ THE J. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

~ THE }. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

d. B. inquiries. Can 25-year-old man
with a chest expansion of Az inches
have consumption?
Reply-Yes. Chest expansion makes
no difference.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-29
Master Painters Holding
Tenth Annual Session
at Asbury Park Hotel

ASBURY. PARK, July 2s.-Master
painters and decorators are in this
city from all parts of the State 10 at
tend the tenth annual convention of
the New Jersey State Association,
which is being held in the Hotel
Brunswick.
Today's session will be marked
by reports of delegates who attended
the International Association of Mas
ter Painters and Decorators conven-
ton, and by addresses by President
William e. Wall, of the Interna-
tional organization: J. L. McGrail, of
the Sheldon School, on Business
Building" and Vice-President An
drew H. Mckenzie, of the Interna-
tionai Association.
The convention will have for one Of
its features a question box. In this
box delegates may drop written ques-
lions bearing on trade problems to
be discussed at the next days meet
ing. The meetings. Thursday and Fri
day will be devoted to the interna-
tional executive board meeting and
on the final day of the convention the
election of officers will take place.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-29
.FORESEE RISE IN
PRICES OF SHOES
Manufacturers Say Austro-
Seryian War Will Raise
Values 90 Per Cent.

Shoe manufacturers in this city
foresee an immediate rise in the price
of shoes as soon as the first shot Is
fired in the Austro-Seryian war.
The manager of one OF the largest
firms here said that he did not doubt
that the price would jump almost at
once to an almost incredible extent.
IT think it is not excessive to say
that the price will be so per cent.
higher within a very short time after
the war has been started" he said.
Even under normal conditions this
rise Is bound to take place within a
not very long while. The same con-
ditions which caused a go per cent
rise since 1900 are operating now, ir-
respective of any war. The demand
is far in excess of the supply, ana
every day the demand is increasing,
while the supply is diminishing.
I'VE import great many hides
from Europe. Now, in case OF war.
there is bound to be tremendous
falling off in this article; in fact, 1t
is safe to predict that none at all will
be available for us. Armies will con-
sumo the cate and leave the hides
to go to waste
A member of another large shoe
firm said that the fact that the
marching armies of Europe would
wear out shoes more rapidly than
they do in times of peace would also
have q tendency to send up the price
of that commodity.
within a few weeks there will be
greater rise in shoes than in almost
any other commodity" he said. To
gether with wheat, and keeping equal
pace with 1t, shoes always move up
ward in price in war times.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-29
AUTO USEDBY
CHARLIE BELL
IS UNDER LIEN
Local Garage Owner Obtains
Court Judgment for Bill
of 1890.

Officers from the Long Branch Dis
trict Court today attached the auto
mobile that has figured In the ma
rital troubles of Charles n. Bell, of
this city, and Adele Richie. his ac-
tress wife. The action is the result
of the Judgment secured against Bell
by Charles e. Burtis, a garage owner
of New and Halsey streets, for 5000
for accessories purchased for the au-
tomobile
AT the time the writ of attachment
was served. the automobile was in the
garage of ]. w. Sutphen g. Sons. 90l
Main street, Asbury Park. Miss
Richie is said to be staying at a
hotel nearby.
The writ of attachment was secured
by William ]. Dowd. attorney for
Burtis.
1t was said at the garage today
that Miss Richie had not called to
take her morning spin in the ma
chine. The car, IL was said, Was used
by both Bell and his wife, and that
tho garage owners we're given to I'M
derstand that either one could take
LIS dutO Out. IIlS StCliiS TO luuiCdlc
that the rumor of the couples recon-
Citation Is correct Miss Richie had
not been informed as yet. it was said
by an employe of the garage. that
the car had been attached.
The machine will be held pending
the outcome of the suit.
After being sought by the police for
several days Bell yesterday sur
rendered himself to face a charge of
assault and battery preferred against
him by George w. Steel, an automo-
bile salesman, Bell was admitted to
$500 bail.
Steel asserts Bell was responsible
for beating he got at the hands of
three gangsters early Saturday morn
ing. The men. Steel asserts, were
hired by Bell to beat him. The COM
plainant asserts Bell caused him to be
beaten because of the belief that he
(SteeD was responsible for some
newspaper notoriety Bell got.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-29
SAYS WO0dside Residents
Favor Movie Theatre lie
Intends Building There

Saying that he was willing to sub
nit his case to the people of the Sec
ton, william A Pierson last night
appeared before gathering Of prop
erty owners in the Woodside section
who are opposed to the erection of
his moving picture theatre on Sum-
mer avenue, opposite Bryant Ter
race.
The meeting was called bv Joseph
A Ward. chairman OF the Property
owners Association, which was
formed to protest to the Common
Council against the granting Of a
license to Mr.. Person
Mr. Pierson said he had been a
resident in that section for thirty
years and owned thirteen parcels or
real estate there. He said he had
f,rst intended putting up first-class
snartment house but abandoned this
Man because of the houses now being
erected in that neighborhood would
NOT Justify such a structure. Most
ne the houses there now have stores.
he said.
that ~ the question was submitted to
the generality of the people in that
sectiop most of them would favor his
movie house. He is circulating a.
netition with this end in view, and
Is said to have more than 200 sigma
lures already.
William Young, selected as COM
nojttee of the professionals, reported
That he had filed the protest and that
n would come up before the license
bureau on August b.