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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
[EALTH TALKS,
William Brady,M.D.
The WhoIe-Wheat Problem.

Should we, or should we not return
to the use of un-denaturized bread?
Is the "staff of life" perfectly satisfac-
tory as it is, or have our great mills
carried the process of refinement too
far? There are two sides to this
question and a fairly roomy middle.
The Conservative Side.
Some physicians, diet experts and
chemists hold that the whole wheat
kernel contains a lot of indigestible,
irritating substance which man is
)etter without. They insist that a
genuine whole wheat flour with
nothing removed is not suited for
daily use; it requires too much effort
to digest it; il sometimes sets up in
testinal irritation and diarrhoeal trou-
BILE; and moreover the mineral layer
of the wheat, which is removed in the
boiling, is not needed by man, since
man obtains a plentiful supply of min
eral salts from other sources. Finally,
to put telling climax on the argu-
ment, they declare that bread maze
from genuine whole wheat flour is
far less paIatable than the modern
white, or refined, flour product.
1t seems a strong plea for modern
artificiality. But what have the radi-
Gals to say about it?
The Radical Side.
Other authorities believe that the
stan OF life should remain what 1t was
when man first learned to pray. They
argue that the absence of lime phos-
phate, iron, sodium, potassium and
other mineral elements from refined
white flour explains the marked preva-
lence of bad teeth, anemia, dyspepsia
and neurasthenia among civilized peo-
pie. Some of them believe that ap-
pendicitis is one result of denaturized
flour; and others bring strong evil
dence to support the fancy that cancer
among civilized races is possibly at
mineral starvation.
Certain ii Is that the mineral salts
play a most important, an absolutely
Indispensable role in nutrition, as
we'll as inflammation. Equally certain
1t is that bread should remain the staff
of life, a genuine, flawless staff on
which we may lean with absolute con-
fidence.
personally. We are constrained to
keep to the middle OF the road in this
controversy, much as We dislike that
path. We hold that a reasonable pro-
portion Of whole wheat bread should
be used in every household because il
tastes good and is good.
Questions and Answers.
A Y. writes: i contracted a bad
cold (so-called) last December, and
have been coughing ever since. One
doctor advises me to have my tonsils
removed. Another says my tonsils
are all right. and that my trouble is
DIR. Brady win answer all question
ton is of general interest 1t will be an
It will be answered personally IL STAN
DR.. Brady Will not prescribe for indi
dress all letters 10 DR.. William Brady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

He Is dreaming; let<him dream!
He supposes that the sun
With q lesser warmth would CLEAN
If today his work were done -
II today his voice were stilled
And in deaths embrace he lay,
If his mission were fulfilled
And his hands were Hfeless clay.
He supposes that all men
Must have knowledge of his worth;
Twill be hard, he fancies, when
He is gone to run the earth;
Wheels will cease to turn, he thtaks,
And the flags will wave no more
When within the grave he sinks
And his usefulness is DER.
When he sleeps within his tomb
And the world, all darkened, grieves,
Not enother rose will bloom,
So he foolishly believes.
Why deprive him of his glee,
However foolish he may seem?
Glory. after all. may be
Merely happy dreams we dream. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

, putrid bronchitis, which he wishes to
treat with vaccines. have been poor
in blood all my life, and 1 weigh only
50 pounds, though % years old. Will
you advise me whether vaccine treat
ment would lrelp me, and whether
there is any danger of contracting tu-
berculosis.
Reply.
The vaccine treatment might do
much good. Unless your trouble is
really tuberculosis, / don't think you
are in any more danger of contracting
that disease than you would be if you
were in fair health. Have you had
your chest examined very thoroughly
with the clothing removed? Have you
had the sputum examined for germs :?
These are two essential things.
Miss NJ. j. A. writes: I have been
troubled with a buzzing noise in my
right ear, and varying deafness. A
specialist treated me for a time year
ago. He said it was catarrh Of the
middle ear. The buzzing ceased for a
time, but not permanently My health
Is excellent. Could you suggest any
permanent relief?
Reply.
II the specialist relieved you tenn
porarily, and didn't bankrupt you
meanwhile, why not give him. another
run for his reputation? II there is
permanent relief for middle ear ca
tarrh it is long continued and faith
fully Followed treatment of the ear
and Eustachian tube.
o. NJ. asks. What is the best rem
edy for tubercular glands?
Reply.
Surgical removal at once, or gen.
eral medical and hygienic treatment,
according to individual conditions
found by the family doctor.
Mrs. A L. A. writes: Would like
to ask what blood pressure" is. Is it
dangerous? What causes it? Is it
durable? Are there any dietetic pre-
cautions one should take?
Reply.
We all have a normal blood pres
sure. When 1t rises above normal il
causes trouble. 1t is dangerous if ex-
tremely high, as in patients with
tendency to apoplexy ia stroke); or
In patients with chronic arterial hard
ening ENTHUSIASTICALLY or with
Brights disease; or in persons after
30. Excessively high blood pressure
may be lowered to safer limits by (a)
correct diet, OBJ avoidance of alcohol,
tobacco. worry. physical and mental
strain, and (c) by medicines. Ones
blood pressure n estimated roughly by
the physician's fingers. but accurately
measured by a simple apparatus de-
signed for routine use.
s pertaining TO health. II your ques-
swered through these columns; IL not
ped. addressed envelope is enclosed
v.dual cases or make diagnoses. Ad-
care OF The Argus, Rock Island, Ill,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
WHERE INCOME FAX GOES.

The American Magazine sent Ray
Stannard Baker to Washington to trace
the income tax dollar and report pen
ny for penny exactly how Uncle Sam
spends It The result of his inyesti-
cation is now IN print. Under the In
direct method of taxation, by which
We stiI continue to raise most OF our
revenues, few people felt any concern
/. as TO what the government spent, but
with direct tax like the income tax
several hundred thousand Americans
will feel this year, for the first time,
Just what it means TO help buy war
ships and pay for pOstOfhces. Follow
r ing IS part OF Mr. Bakers report:
The very first thing that struck
me, and struck hard, was the fact that,
although we have had no great war in
so years (and only little one 16 years
-aeo). over co cents Of every dollar
that Uncle Sam collects from you and
me directly or Indirectly goes for
military purposes. including contnu-
Ing expenses Of past wars-pensions.
Il ind that few people realize what
this means-in a nation which consid-
ers itself peculiarly devoted to peace.
~ Sixty-three per cent 10 the ar.ly,
navy and pensions. and only 81 per
Gent 70 pay AL the Other zast and nse-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

AS a result of experiments, the spe-
cialists of the department of agricul-
ture have discovered that small
amount OF ordinary borax sprinkled
daily on manure will effectively pre-
vent the breeding of the typhoid or
house fly. Similarly. the same sub
stance applied to garbage, refuse, open
toilets, damp floors and crevices In
stables, cellars or markets will pre-
vent fly eggs from Matching. Borax
will not kill the adult fly nor prevent
It from laying eggs, but its thorough
use will prevent any further breeding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
July rs IN Amsfiep
History.

-
1S14-Battle OF Niagara fans -, Es|
dy's Lane. Canada. Genss -
field Scott with 2,6oo -
attacked $500 British 10 "A
and drove them from y. '...s n
Scott lost $50 men. the
Scott was twice woundeu., ..ss n
iS63-General Sam Houston' n ri
triot. at one time governor slel 4
nessee and later OF Ieaas
Huntsville. Tex; born ! o. s.,dfs,<r||
1900 Elizabeth Taylor 1stssI
daughter OF President - M
Taylor and mistress OF y, "a 4
House during his term
Winchester. VA; bora i0>
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Are You Needed?

Have you made yourself important? Are
you needed in your place?
You complain that you are slighted; gloom
has settled your face;
Younger men are passiSg onward to re-
wards you cannot claim,
And you cry that luck betrays you. but is
luck alone to blame7
Others blessed with little talent have been
pushed ahead, you shy;
But their services are needed and they
give the best they may;
Would the world care II tomorrow you
sat on some distant star?
Have you made yourself :mportant-are
you needed where you are?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

TERMsLTen cents per week by car
rier. in Rock Island: 50 pc yeA- by mall
In advance
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which should also be notified IN every
instance where Il Is desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have NO
authority in the premises
All communications o. argumentaSivs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached fer publica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones In all departments. Gen.
traI Union. Rock Island II5, 1145 and
sIl5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
NOISY.

Banks - I like
the part of town
that you live in.
It's so nice and
quiet out there.
Decentralization
me; you're mista-
ken. That has got
To be one Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

IL = -
manufacture all OF
its munitions OF
war lin the govern
mentt arsenals and
navy yards. The
government APP
propriates $780,
100000 annually
for the army and
the navy, even in
time of peace, and
colossal sums are
expended with a
ring o I private
manufacturers for
munitions OF war.
l have produced
evidence before
congress, proving
beyond successful
contradiction that
the army and ma
Wv officers have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

Frank Gotch is preparing to run
for governor of Iowa on the republi-
can ticket. Now we can understand
why he declined to come TO this side
of the river to referee the recent
Roller-Demetral match II the con-
j test had been pulled of in Davenport
o he could not have said no.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

noisiest neighborhoods in the city.
Banks-Why, l am surprised. Have
they begun building factories around
you?
Jerdan-No, but a newly married
couple have moved In next door to us.
and he has begun letting her buy his
neckties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

by the slogan he originated. What's
the matter with Kansas" now con-
tends that the people of his state are
the happiest on earth but bewails the
fact that the commonwealth has not
supplied the country with any of it's
really great men. What's the matter
with William Allen White?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

General Stoessel, defender of Port
Arthur. is dying in poverty and OBJ
security after having lived for some
years under circumstances which
doubtless have led him to wish that
the sentence Of death passed upon
him after the close of the war had been
carried out. There is nothing at hand
which gives the Russian equivalent
for goat" but whatever the word is it
fits the generals case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

In the Sicily islands, owing to the
lightness OF the soil. as much as so
Oong) tons OF seaweed are frequently
applied to an acre of ground for early
potatoes, nearly as much for man
Colds and other roots. and somewhat
less for grain crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

The secretary of state in Missouri
has just figured out that there are 10
times as many persons per capita in
the insane hospitals and prisons to-
day as there were 80 years ago. Just
finding each other out down that-a-
way, 1t seems.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

In Moline the other day a newly
married couple, trying to get away
from their rice throwing friends, were
arrested and fined for speeding The
officer who apprehended the couple
overlooked a brilliant opportunity to
do a little perfectly justifable wink
ing, pardonable, at least, till the pur-
suit arrived on the scene
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

The fate of two United States mar
shals who were shot dead while enter
ing an Oklahoma dwelling to search
for contraband liquor will serve as a
reminder that there are a number of
positions OF public trust which are
more comfortable to I'LL than that OF
United States marshal in dry Okla
homa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Not Expecting Much.

"In case we separate, Mary, how
much alimony do you think you ought
to have?"
"Alimony? Good gracious. you don't
suppose you could pay me alimony If
you were alone In the world, do you?
Why. it's all we can do to make ends
meet on your income, even when you
have me to inspire and direct you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Another eump for eenlua.

whatever I do" said the gaunt
amateur poet, IT do with my whole
soul"
YES" his wife replied. know.
you do. dear, but it would be such
help If you'd give 1t up and do things
with your hands"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Tho Joke of II.

Il suppose being the wife OF q
huDorfst is q continuous joke" said
her former schoolmate.
Yes" she sighed. looking ut her
faded jacket, land it's on me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

When the central west is swelteT-
ing il is delightfully."- cool at Denver
and when the Mississippi valley is in
1he grip of a cold wave the sun IS
shining cordially in the Rockies. Leave
If to the Colorado press agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

Colorado bull moose have adopted
Justice as their slogan. Now, if the
two old parties will come out for
liberty and patriotism or some
thing of that sort the stage will be set
for a perfectly corking campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

It is barely possible we shall hear
something more about Boss Barnes
before the Iatter's little suit against
the colonel is settled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Had E;s Doubn.

so your daughter intends to pur-
sue her studies abroad?"
Yes replied the self-made man,
she pretends she does. but between
me and you I don't believe she stands
the least show of overtakin' en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

Especial. Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, ID. C., July 23.-Ever
since my election to congress l have
been carrying on a campaign to have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

The countess OF Warwick has now
started in business as a garden design
er, and will undertake the laying out
OF gardena
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

Continued on Page Seven)
Evening star., 1914-08-09
ORIENTAL RUGS.

That artists are born. not made" has
verifcation In the rug weavers of the
orient. The harmonizing combination of
colors and the unique originality of de-
sign that make for pleasing effects prove
this. The average weaver Is usually
person of primitive simplicity, with prac
tically no education. Thus it is an inher-
ent artistic taste. unhampered by
knowledge of studied designs. that finds
expression. Symbolism is largely repre-
sented, but there is little of art that is
not affected by symbolism.
The proverbial durability of the oriental
rugs is due to the excellent quality of the
materials used in making them. and also
to the preparation of these materials, the
wool being most carefully treated and
dyed with specially prepared vegetable
dyes. The latter give the distinctly rich
and unfading colorings. which. perhaps.
have been more the means of bringing
these rugs into general favor and admira-
ton than mere durability.
Oriental rugs may be classified into four
distinct groups-Persian, Turkoman, Cau-
casian and Turkish-and each group may
be divided into districts and towns where
the different kinds of rugs are woven and
from which they derive their names, as
follows:
Persian-D silk Persian, (9 Tabriz.
80 Herman "a Kermanshah. 90 Saruk.
/ (6 SIENNA rug and KILN. G Saraband.
Isl Iran-Feraghan. O) Khorassan tor
| which there are three styles, the Meshed.
| Herat and the Khorassam. uW Shiraz.
| QD kurdistan rugs and Kilim, d2) Mo
sui, OBJ Heriz (of which there are four
styles. the Heriz Gorovan. Serapie and
| the Bakshaish), dD Hush kabad-Mahal,
| Q5) Hamadan, QG cameIs hair.
| Turkoman-1 Bokhara, t9 Yamoud, G0
Afghan or Khira, a. Samarcand. 6)
Belouchistan.
Caucasian-O Daghestan-Cab abistan. G)
Shirvan rugs and Kiln, G0 Soumack or
| Cashmere. "a Kazack. (5) Ganja. (0
Karabagh
Turkish-O Antique Ghiordes, C2) Kais-
arieh, silk, WOOL C,) Kulah. a. Bergama.
| % Anatolian, go Milas, D Ladik mats.
| (s) Kiz Kilim. cS modern Turkish carpets.
From the standpoint of artistic beauty
as well as perfect workmanship the silk
rugs of central Persia undoubtedly de-
serve the honor Of undisputed excellence
/ over all other handsome products. The
weavers were the pick and flower of the
weaver-artists of the country. This is
only to be expected, for the materials
used in these rugs represent an output OF
money far in excess of the average weav-
er. Such rugs were usually made for roy
atty, for mosques or for very rich people.
Evening star., 1914-08-09
AMONG
EzY YsTHE CLUBS
20

PETWORTH OMEN'S CLUB
The Petworth Women's Club, which
was organized in July by Mrs. Ellis
Logan. held it's charter meeting Mon
day evening at the residence of Mrs.
Raymond E. Adams, sos Taylor street.
There was a large attendance of wom-
en- from the community, twenty-six of
whom enrolled. Mrs. Norman n. Hill
presided After the business of the
meeting had been concluded, which
was mainly devoted to the considera-
ton and adoption of a constitution. in
teresting papers on the history of Pet
worth were read by Mrs. Fred w. Bax-
ter and Mrs. Adams, and Mrs. Charles
b. Sullivan gave an extemporaneous
covered the period of years from the
seventeenth century, when. Lord Hol-
mead came from England to Virginia
and was granted large tract of land,
from which the Petworth suburb was
developed couple of centuries later. to
the present time. Mrs. Eleanor Preston
contributed a piano solo.
JOHN HALL CHAPTER, D. A. R
Miss Ethelwyn r. Hall. regent of the
returned from a three-week trip to the
mountains of Pennsylvania, where she
was visiting one of the nonresident
members of the chapter, Mrs. Harold
Crosby of Phllipsburg.
Mrs. Nuttall, regent of the Moshan-
non Chapter, d. A. R.. Of Philipsburg,
gave tea in her honor. Miss Hall also
spent some time with Mrs. William d.
Runnel of Mount Union, Pa.
Evening star., 1914-08-09
Basel.
From the Chicago Post.

Basel, the Swiss city occupied by the
Germans. is on the frontier and less than
thirty miles from French territory A
report of an encounter between French
and German patrols at Belfort no doubt
bears direct relation to the seizure of
Basel. since Belfort is only about thirty
five miles distant, just over the French
boundary. on line due west. There are
more millionaires Cfrancs) in Basel than
in any other city in Switzerland Bel
fort is strongly fortified. In the war of
1870 it resisted an Investment that last
ed from November 3 until February 8.
After that experience it's fortiics tons
were reconstructed and have been kept
in efficient condition.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

The drawing shows very elaborate
gown of embroidered tulle In ivory
white. The square neck is outlined by
band of venise lace, from which de-
pends a square bertha of the embroid-
cred tulle. The bodice is bloused above
q very wide eirdle of ivory white satin.
The sleeves are of the tulle laid In
broad tucks. The skirt of this frock
has a double tunic, the upper and
shorter one of the embroidered tulle
fiouncing, the lower of the plain tulle
laid in pleats and finished on the bot
tom with narrow pleating of ivory
satin. The underskirt is of the tulle.
having four wide tucks at the bottom.
Evening star., 1914-08-09
Currant Bread.

Make as you would ordinary white
bread and add .one-half cup IF cleaned
currants to each small loaf.
For luncheon spread thin triangular
slices Of this with butter, and then with
a layer of cream cheese. -
Evening star., 1914-08-09

"Jocelyn," by GODDARD, and Mr.. Furr and
Harry Kirke. baritone, will be heard at
the offertory in the duet, Say. Watch
man, What of the Night" Sargent
Evening star., 1914-08-09

j. Willis Conant, formerly organist and
choirmaster of the Church of the
Epiphany. is a guest of c. B. Keferstin
at Blue Ridge summit, Pa.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Miss William Gatchell is spending the
month Of August at Waynesville, n. G.,
and will not return to this city until the
early part of September.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Miss Helen Macleod. contralto. left
last Sunday for months vacation in
Center Lowell, Me. Since the termfna-
tion of the season at the First Baptist
church she has been substituting at the
First PRESBYTERIAN, Calvary Methodist
and Vermont Avenue Christian churches.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Miss Mary Sherier. soprano: J. F. NJ.
Bowie. tenor, and Anton kaspar. vioin-
ist. gave a joint recital of more than
usual interest at the summer residence
OF Irving o. Ball. at Blue Ridge Sum-
NIT. Pa
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Mrs. F. w True. prominent among the
members of the Friday Morning Music
CLUB is summering in Maine.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Mrs. G. Freeman Pollock gave musi-
cal to small company of music lovers
al her bungalow at Stony Man Camp,
Va last week. the guests being delight
fully entertained by program given by
Nation Boyce, organist and choirmaster
of St Matthew's Church. this city.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

The seventh annual convention of the
National Association of Organists, now
in session at Ocean Grove, n. j., is at
tracing representatives from every
section of the country. Two sessions
are being held daily. besides the organ
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Latest advices from Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Torney Simon were from Copenhagen
July 22 and expressed the intention OF
leaving for England August Z.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Calvary Baptist Church, will give the
preliminary program this evening at the
tent service Of the Church of the Covenant,
when he will sing How Lovely Are Thy
Dwellings, by Laddie. and The Lord Is
Ny Shepherd" by Van de Water. Mr.. and
Mrs. Klein, who have been in charge of
the music at the tent services during
the summer. are out of town on holiday
trip and during their absence Mr. Blanch-
liam Hamilton Bayly as accompanist.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

David c. Pfeiffer has left the city
for his vacation, which he will spend
rusticating near Hollow Lake. can
ada, while his family is summering at
Rehoboth Beach, Del
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Walter B. Wooden is acting as precen-
tor at the New York avenue Presby-
ter!an Church during the absence of the
choir on vacation. At this morning S
service Irving Furr will sing an adapta-
ton of the hymn, Lead. Kindly Light, 4"
to the music of the "Berceuse," from
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Edgar Priest. organist and choirmas
ter of the Bethlehem Chapel, Washing
ton Cathedral, has sufficiently recov
cred from his recent illness to leav,
the city and is now in camp in tn,
Allegheny mountains. where he is rap
idly regaining his normal health ant
avoirdupois.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

Mrs Helen Donohue De Yo. soprano So
loist at St Margaret's Episcopal Church,
where she will spend the remainder of
the heated term. Mrs. De Yo will stop in
New York city on the return trip for a
visit to Mrs. Gilmore, formerly Of Wash
ington and for several years a member Of
the Rubinstein Club and contralto soloist
in prominent churches of the city, among
them the Church of the Epiphany and st.
Psltricks Catholic Church.