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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Brady,M.D.

There is nothing so burdensome to
department that depends upon poiiti-
cal favor fer its existence. There is
nothing so despicable as an Office hold
er who fails TO do his duty toward the
people because he does not wish 10
hurt the feelings of his friends. The
community that entrusts the admins
tration OF public health measures to d
politically subservient health officer is
bound to suffer for its shoItSIShted-
ness.
Clean milk is one of the most i'm
portant factors OF good health. There
is no longer any question about the
dangers OF milk which is not clean.
tuberculosis, typhoid fever, septic
sore throat, cholera infantum or. as il
is now called. milk intoxication, and
scarlet fever are often spread BY dirty
milk. No one knows this better than
the health officer of your community.
Most cities now keep watch OF all
milk distributors and dairies. At
regular intervals the milk is examined
by a bacteriologist and the number
of germs present in the sample re-
corded. While a perfectly good milk
may contain larger number of harm
less germs than milk which is known
to contain typhoid germs, yet it is the
custom to take the comparative num-
Der of germs present in the sample as
an Indication OF the cleanliness I'M
der which the milk is marketed.
The People Should Know.
Well and good. Then il is only fair
and right that the people should know
how much dirt they are buying in
milk They are entitled to every hint
the health department can give them
upon this point. In well governed
cities the people get this information
as regularly as the health department
gets Through the public press. In
well governed cities the results of bac-
THEOLOGICAL tests OF the milk sold to
the public are plainly printed SO that
all may know the facts. In politically
mismanaged cities this information is
carefully kept from the people Why?
There is n reason. OF course. But IL is
a funny reason.
What incentive has a milk dealer or
distributor for striving after cleaner
milk so long as the public knows moth
ing about the results of the tests? And
what an incentive it is for the dealer
or distributor to strive for a high
standing when he knows that every
miikman in the city will be placed on
record at least once a month,
Do you get the Information your
entities you to? II not,
Why don't you demand IL!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Scotch Not to Blame.

The harp, says an English writer.
was the highlander's instrument be-
fore the bagpipe. That point was in
sisted upon by a Scotsman of so years
ago, the lord advocate of the time, who
was anxious to disclaim his country's
responsibility for the bagpipes and to
show that they were English, essen
TALLY English" lie appealed to
Shakespeare, who often mentions the
pipes, but not once in Macbeth" his
only Scottish drama. 1t is in Lincoln
shire and Yorkshire that he Localities
the instrument. James Tvs accounts
contain an item for "Inglis pyparis,"
while our Edward |. had his court
pipers, and from his time on to Eliza
beth's mention of such officials con-
stantly recurs. Most Englishmen are
thankful to have given the pipes safe
conduct across the border.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

The leading editorial I'm the Euro
pean w3r number OF the American Red
Cross Magazine. which is the regular
October issue. appears under the cap
ton, Help the Brother That Has Fal-
LEM" and follows:
"'God of our fathers. known of old
Lord of our far-fiung battle line
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God of Hosts. be with us yet,
Lest we forget--lest we forget!
Many Americans and others dwell
ing in lands now enjoying the manifold
blessings of peace seemingly have
been daZed by the enormity and awful
ness of war in which the greater
part of the Old World is engaged, or
else we have been slow to realize how
widespread and terrible In the suffer
ing in the paths of the great armies
and navies participating in the cata-
clysmal combat.
Nothing so calamitous, nothing so
blighting. nothing so bloody, nothing
so inhuman. nothing so freighted
with agonies, sorrows and tears has
happened since the mighty hordes of
the Middle Ages engaged in sanguin-
airy conflict
mo earthly hand can make full rep
aration for the havoc being wrought.
No human effort can tighten the bur
den of grief which has fallen heavily
on countless thousands of homes
whence fathers, husbands and broth
ers have gone to return no more. Rare
ly is it recorded in the history of
mankind that the Grim Reaper has
gathered so rich and so bountiful a
harvest of human lives.
''Darkening the sky like blact
storm cloud from which are loosed all
of the thunderbolts of Jove, the Shad-
ow of Death hovers over Europe.
You who are reading this. recall to
mind for a moment the intense grief
you suffered as a result of the death of
some one dear to you. or how your
heart was wrung when you witnessed
such an one writhing in pain from
some wasting sickness or cruel injury!
Then try TO imagine many, many
thousands more feeling the agony you
felt BY some such process only can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

row Wilson and his policies believe
that Sherman or Robins would better
subserve their interests and uphold
the hands OF Wilson than he whom
the democrats in a state wide primary
selected for that purpose?
/ am appealing to you to act with
me to the end that we may get in
touch with all bad conditions in the
party IL any. with the hope that we
may persuade all, as democrats, II is
only fair that we do unto those who
were successful. even as we would
have had them do unto us had victory
been with us. VIII YOU advise me.
here. what are the conditions in your
territory? What objections. il any.
we should meet? What remedy would
cure aud how il can be administered?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
The Daily Story
A Conversion From Vanity-By Martha " Monroe
copyrIxhted 1919. by Assoes1ea literary l:nrea..

A young artist sat before an ensei
in one of the great galleries in Flor
ence. Italy. He was an American
studying art in that city. which CON
tains one of the most valuable coliec-
tions of art treasures In the world.
Visitors were passing through the
rooms looking at the paintings hung
glance at the unfinished picture or.
rather. copy on the canvns before the
artist He worked on without noticing
any of them till he had finished GER
tain feature he was putting in. then
leaned back I'm his chair for a brief
rest.
At the moment a party of visitors
passed. among them a girl just turning
into womanhood. Her features were
marvelously beautiful. man was
pointing out the pictures to the group,
directing their attention to the most
celebrated.
Hello. Bertw he exclaimed, noticing
the artist at the easel. You here? L
thought you were working In your
studio"
81 have accepted an order to copy
this Titan. For heavens sake. who
is your girl friend?'
"a Miss Townsend Of New York"
Never before have l seen such q
marvel Of beauty"
Meanwhile the party had moved on.
Unfortunately" replied Frank Kim
ball. "she is so absorbed in it that she
spoils it for others. From little girl
it has been so admired that she could
not remain unconscious of it. Had
been her father should have shut her
I'D where no one could have seen her
and where she could not have seen
the reflection of her features. Her ad-
miration for them is her only fault.
and were it eliminated she would be
as lovely within as she is without"
How do you know that she admires
herselfT' asked Albert Wakeley.
How do know. I visit the family
quite frequently and have never seen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
HELP THE FALLEN BROTHER

we in America make ourselves even
vaguely comprehend the existing con.
ditions amongst the peoples In the
war-stricken lands beyond the oceans
Perhaps the destruction OF life ana
property has been so tremendous tnat
Il has appeared to us at distance Oh
little use to try to give relief But no
such thought should be entertained Ior
a second. IL not only is very neeoiui
but a bounden duty for everybody 10
do his utmost, no matter how trivial
that utmost may seem, to ameliorate
the suffering of the fallen brother
Therefore. the American Red Cross. IN
cooperation with all foreign Red
Cross organizations. urges most earn
estly and begs with all its heart that
Americans give as literally as their
relief work abroad.
Hundreds of Americans have con-
tributed generously already and nave
enabled the humanitarian arm OF the
United States to reach across the seas
and deliver to the sorely distressed
countries practical relief in the form
of about a dozen hospital units, with
three surgeons and twelve enrolled
Red Cross nurses to the unit, equipped
with large quantities of surgical and
hospital supplies. A ship was char
tered for this purpose and started
across the Atlantic on its mission or
mercy In September.
But the American Red Cross feels
that the relief expedition is only a
small offering when the wide extent OF
the misery and woe is considered. 1t
should be appreciated that every dol
lar contributed to the Red Cross will
lessen the pain and perhaps save the
life of wounded soldier. Just think
what that means! A small donation
may result eventually in the restora-
ton of a father to his children or of
son to his mother. Can anybody over
look humanitarian opportunities like
this?
Let all Americans, and all others
who will, take up the battle cry of the
Red Cross, Let them thunder it so
that it will reverberate around the
world,
1T is Neutrality-Human
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

Bertha pass mirror without looking
at her reflection. She will make any
excuse to DO so. pretending to see a
spot on her face or that some part OF
her apparel is awry and needs atten-
ton. At such times it is impossible TO
arrest her attention. SO absorbed in
herself is she that she does not even
hear what is said to her"
Quite the opposite OF the hackueyed
story of the beautiful girl unconscious
OF her beauty
II don't believe that girl ever existed.
Bertha is a good girl. and | have often
thought that / should like to make her
sensible that physical beauty cannot
last. I have told her she will some day
be either fat or n skinny old woman.
but have failed to impress her"
We'll" replied Wakeley. ANY one so
beautiful as she is excusahle for adj
miring herself. am quite sure | shall
never forget her face now that ! have
seen 1t. and could love her If she had
every blemish in Pandora's box
EimbalI cast Il glance ar the Young
artist. He was double Wakeley's age
and very fond OF him He did not rel
ish the idea of his friend falling in love
with one who was wrapped up in her
own features.
Take care my boy he said. Men
have fallen in love at sight. and you
are not immune"
With that he passed on and rejOined
his party in the next room.
William Townsend had retired from
business aud WAS spending his time In
Europe. He was not a globe trotter.
Having intellectual tastes. he visited
the principal points of interest remain
Ing long while In each. He had TAX
or a villa in Florence or. rather. on ons
OF the verdurr clad hills by which 81
* surrounded. aud was famiIiarixia-
himself witt; the city and IFS arr treas
ures. He was us much wrapped In his
daughter as she was wrapped In lien
own beauty. Indeed. he was larscl.
responsible for her consciousness OF ID.
for almost from her birth he had ex.
pressed his own admiration OF IT,
Wakcley importuned his friend to Sc
cure him an invitation TO the Town.
send villa. Kimball. who discerned
Bcrt's infatuation and did not approve
Of II. put him off for awhile. then con.
scented on Wakeley's promise not to ex, !
press any admiration for Rertha's
beauty. but. on the contrary. to liz. !
more It,
The young artist after this srent !
considerable time nj the villa. and. /
though hts infatuntion for Bertha |
deepened, he kept his promise to ap. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Questions and Answers.

SuCSttOHS anu AIS"cTS.
A. {. l.. asks: What causes enlarg-
ed pores? Are they durable? Why
are those about the nose coarse while
those about the cheeks are inconspic-
uous? Is mercolized wax good for an
obstinate case of enlarged pores?
Reply.
The pores never become enlarged.
That is a mistaken idea You prob
ably refer to ones-"blackheads"
plugged oil ducts. For-this condition
the nostrum you mention is useless
Send stamped addressed envelope for
full suggestions.
Canton r. inquiries: What is the
cause of milk crust that comes on
baby's head. Is there a cure? Would
tea made from hops be good for a
tonic and for nervousness?
Reply.
1t is eczema OF the scalp. Peduculi
are often a cause-look for them with
fine tooth comb Soak the crusts
with sweet oil or olive oil for "a hours,
then wash them away with soap and
water. THE oil may be kept on by ty
ing the head in a toweD. Dry, then
apply and rub in a solution of oil of
cade, 20 drops, in olive oil, one ounce.
Rub this in once a day. After a week
or 10 days the strength of the oil of
cade may be increased to 40 drops or
a teaspoonful in an ounce. OF course,
il pediculi are the cause, merely re-
moving them will permit healing.
r. V. G. writes: % Is alcohol a
poison per Sc? 90 Is there any sub
stitute for 1t in the materia medica?
90 Cannot such restrictions he plac-
ed upon the sale and use of it by the
government as will prevent its abuse?
Cd Should not men who get drunk be
put in an inebriate asylum and kept
there?
Reply.
This is one of the most vital ques-
tons we have received. /. Alcohol
is a poison per Sc. IL there is such a
thing in the world. II kills by direct
poisoning. 2. Many. For instance.
heroin. ether. chloroform.
and hyoscine or scopolamin will do the
work of alcohol and do il more safely.
3. II the government restricts the sale
OF opium, cocain and other dangerous,
drugs, nothing but pri
vate greed can explain it's failure to
restrict the sale OF alcohol. 4. The
man is no more responsible
for his criminal acts than is the In
sane man. That we do not conhne
drunkards If. We think, TO be
asoribed to the fact that many hard !
drinkers are members of legislatures. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

The strategy OF war would seem 10
have required that the Belgian and
British soldiers surrender and devote
themselves during the remainder of the
conflict TO eating as much German
provender as they could. instead of
going over 10 Holland 10 board AT the
expense Of the allies The military eX-
perts who are writing for the American
press, however. were not with them
when they left Antwerp and so they
should not be too severely criticised
Tor their oversight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
ACCUSED SLAYER KILLED
Oklahoma Merchant is Shot In Back
on Public Street.

Muskogee. Okla.-Ben Johnson, a
merchant Of Tahlequah. was shot in
the back and almost instantly killed
while standing in front of his store.
The sho; was fired from a nearby res
taurant Tom VanH was placed I'M
der arrest, accused of the killing.
Johnson was to have been tried next
Monday on the charge of killing a
brother of Tom Vann at Moody. Okla.
There has been a feud of several
years standing between the Johnson
and the Vann families, and Johnson
recently moved to Tahlequah to get
away from trouble. Both men are
members OF prominent Cherokee fam
lilies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Seeing Editors Wheels.
tRedciifi, Alb. Review

(Redciih, Alb, Revlew.)
While passing the Review office yes
terday little Willie lockwood stocd in
ircn- CT cur window and with eyes and
mouth open gazed at the editor as he
pushed mis- quill. We wondered what
was interesting the little fellow and
asked. Willie said he stopped to look
at The machinery in motion, but was
disappointed when he found he had
only been looking at the wheels in
tins editors head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Politics Boiled Down.

Headings in today's Chicago papers:
Robins Talks Despite Rain"
Dying Wish Aids Sherman"
Malone Urges Voters to Stand by
Sullivan"
Attack Robins Rivals in Race for
Senate"
Mayor Chief Speaker for Local
Democrats"
Proves Women Think Before Cast
ing Ballot"
Say Democrats Pad Cook County
Pay Roll"
Big Point Won by Third Party"
Rain or Shine, Roger Busy
Lewis Answers Penrose Attack
Upon President"
owen Stops With a Bang"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Oct. Is in American
History.

ISL. rhatii;,u> hn>riu>ko. nero :" -
iand VIM entered the Amrh'N-
service. died: bnrn 1876 -.
1891 General William Henry
hugh i,e. son at Robert u
ami himself distinguishes W
fs!cratr. di,'d: born lSS3
1910 Iari.in t;ol,l>miih Mad s'"''
tar. died: barn ISL
1913 Memorial Ia the i'rit5l 81 s'e'"' !,
Bradaork unveiled on thfe srvaH"
his disastrous defeni hsk lHdia's
i7:i5. near the prt'st M ~ Inbfs
ia.
ALI the news all the time -ThsA's''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

Even in Cuba the lawmakers are
sitting up nights drawing up a national
defense bill. The explanation of the
solicitous state OF the mind of the is
land statesmen may be found, how
ever. in the coming OF S12.0Oo.o00 new
money and an issue OF S6,0OO.00O
worth Of bonds. which they are pTopos-
Ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

T. The republicans have invented
new term. "bullOcrats.' TO apply TO the
progressives. thereby admitting that
they are Of a new political breed II
has been only few weeks since the
G. o. p. leaders were trying 10 con-
vince the prOgTessives that. having
been reared on the old Frotectionist
bottle. they could not escape from the
fact that they were of the same species
as the republicans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Let the War Proceed.
(Maquoketa, Iowa, SentineD

(Maquoketa, Iowa, SentiueD
The minds CT many lovers of linn
berger, Swiss and other supposedly
imported cheese will be relieved since
II has been made public that nearly all
of these fragrant deIicacies are made
here in America and the war should
have no exact upon the supply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

The newspapers which have been
making a practice OF printing daily
editorial comment on the events OF the
war are able nowadays TO get along
with much less space than formerly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

The triple play from Brussels TO
Antwerp TO Ostend would have put Bel
GUM out under baseball rules, but
under the rules OF war King Alberts
forces probably will continue in the
game indefinitely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

While European nations are placing
orders over here for supplies they
might also engage the services OF some
of these republican campaign orators
who will soon be out Of jobs and use
them when the supply OF lyddite and
turpinite runs low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Hen Hicks Saws.

Padding his own canoe by proxy is
the faverite stunt of the lazy Teller.
Half the werld may not know how
the other half lives. but it spends a
hui lot of time trying ter find out.
Yew can often dodge a coming event
BY observing it's shadow.
Al q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
The Absent-Minced Dec.
(Hinsdala Do;ngs.J

(Hinsdale Do;ngs)
DR.. j. B. HenCh requests the return
OF a meat extractor which he has left
at The home of some one of his pa
tielt The doctor has also mislaid on
his calls number of surgical scissors
and other instruments, and he would
appreciate a telephone message that
would facilitate their return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

The California husband who got OF
with a year on the rOckpile when the
court permitted his wife 10 name MS
punishment. ought TO consider himself
lucky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

Rock Island county may fttingiy
observe Apple day Oct 20. by collect
ing the samples OF the fruit grown here
this year and placing them on exhibit
ton as curiosities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

For the first time in the history Of
this country the United States army
contractor has a chance to try on for
eign countries the tricks he has prac-
ticed on Uncle Sam whenever the op-
oortunity has offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

Judging by reports given out by the
participants the maneuvers in the east
ern field OF the European war consist
exclusively OF retreats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

Connie Mack said before the world
series that he never predicted results.
Even in his hour OF defeat the world
will have 10 admit his wisdom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Ais Well Again.

(Stanwood, Iowa, Herald)
c. w. Sisler laid awake at night I'M
til he devised a graphing iron of such
potency that he was able to pull the
refractory casing from the town we'll
and all's well again. He will see that
it doesn't happen again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

THE Chicago Tribune said the other
day that William Lorirner mas been
indicated again" Even "the worlds
greatest newspaper" occasionally lets
a boner get through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

TERMS-Ten cents per week BY car
rier. In Rock Island; So per year by mail
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made - the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where It IS desired 10 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority In the premises
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have zeal name attached Tor publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones in all departments. Cen
trail UnIon. Rock Island las. ll45 and
2i45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

In this conflict a mobile government
Is almost as essential as a mobile
army
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

TROUBLE has now broken at Ypres.
At first blush one wonders that 1t held
itself under cover as long as it did.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

WE heard a man smoker at the
thought of Portugal taking a cue in
the European war. He seemed to
have the impression that the country
did not amount to anything. Well, it
has a population of only about six mil
lions. 1t can put 100000 soldiers in the
field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Eusy Week for Will.

tMonticcllo, Ind, Democrat
VIII Schlegelmilch h2l a horse to
die Sunday nigh.
VIII Schlegelmilch was working in
ldaville Saturday.
Thornton Perigo is doing the plas-
tering on viii Schlegelmilcn house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15
Heard at the Empire

Howard-"But, dear, all of the mon
ey l had this morning when l left you
is there in my purse, with the excep-
ton of 60 cents
White - What did you do with
that?"
Howard-"Well, bought lunch.
That was 25 cents
White-"Yes, yes; go on"
Howard-"And l bought Bob Jones
drink. That was 30 cents
White-"Yes; go ahead"
Howard-"I just can't account for
the other nickel"
White - Il knew it. What's her
name?" Finds what she supposes to
be a woman's hair On her husband
coat. There's the evidence. 1 knew
it,
Howard-"My dear, that is not a
hair. That's a biz of thread"
White-"Ah, ma, So she's a dress
maker, is she?"
JACK Johnson has again disappoint-
ed some of his admirers" Instead
of being at the front with the French
army. as had been reported, he is now
heard from in London, where he has
just been mulcted for speeding his
auto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-15

AT the conclusion of the worlds Sc
ries, when asked for an interview,
Connie Mack announced he had moth
ing to say. Wise man. Boston had
already cut off all reasonable grounds
for conversation on the subject.