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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

ers and children are worth as much to
the state as any others. Our laws
should be so fixed that the fling Of a
birth certificate by the physician would
en1t1e the mother to a definite weekly
contribution from the government.
sufficient to assure her the best obtain
able care and attention for the six
weeks every mother should be pre-
pared 70 devote TO her baby. It is a
sad fact that many an expectant moth
er looks forward with misgiving to
the arrival Of the baby, simply because
Of the financial outlay she fears the
family can III afford Here is a debt
the state owes and should be glad to
pay motherhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Fried egg plant and boiled cabbage
are a trife too heavy for a one month
old infant
If q baby's second teeth should ap-
pear at The age of four months, don't
he frightened. as this IS a sure sign
that your child viii be a successful
dentist.
Il you want your baby to be bright,
feed It one teaspOonful Of furniture
polish az least twice a day.
Battle the baby in ink, IL you want
to raise it write
After the bath never hang your child
on a curtain stretcher.
II the child kicks the covers of at
night, place some red pepper in the
crib. and that viii keep hlm warm.
Babies should be wakened every
morning az E O'Clock. When they grow
up, they will have no trouble getting
to work on time
Feeding the baby raw onions viii
not make It strong.
Prtckly heat can be avoided By let
ting the child sleep in the ice box.
II the baby awakes with a sharp
cry n the night. you may rest assured
that your child is doomed to become
dramatic actor.
Babies who have the scratching hab-
it should wear boxing gloves at night.
MAURICE ELLIOTT.
CHARLES Marvel is a resident of
Webster CITY. Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Count Zeppelin IS yartousIy reported
10 have personally directed the recent
airship attacks on London and to have
been On board one Of the airships.
with Zeppelin killing uoncombatants
from above and Won Tirpitz killing
others from beneath. the precious pair
q old men terrible viii go down in
history as the fncougruous geniuses
OF the worst phase Of goth century
warfare in its newest forms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Peoria county seems to realize the
importance of getting our of the mud
as quickly as possible The supervis-
ors last week voted to take $4,000
from the general funds Of the county
next year for road improvement and
also TO appropriate $21 900 to match
the share apportioned from the state
automobile tax fund. Not only this,
but it was decided to submit to the
people April 8 proposition for $780,
coo bonds to be used for the same pur-
pose. Against such provision for this
for highway betterment Rock Island
eounty's little cid $4,000 looks rather
slckly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22
TAVENNER' S HOBBY
H9P ST

"It has been suggested by some. '
says the Bardolph. Ill, News, that Con-
gresham Clyde H. Tavenner IS max
ing a hobby Of the government man
ufacture Of war munitions and appli-
ances, A careful reading of MI Tav-
enner's letter in this issue of the News
should leave the impression that the
issue IS sadly in need of being hobby
lied by not only Mr.. Tayeuner but by
the entire congress"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Melbourne. Australia Major Gaa-
eral BirdWood, who commands the
Australian troops engaged at tua lar-
danelles has lately written a letter 70
the governor general or The common
wealth. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, in
which ne says:
Our complete moral superiority
over the Turk Is partly due FL. t5ave-
clever invention of uu named
Beach, who produced a parIscop.c
rife. When we got here wa dalu5ei
the whole OF our transports Of their
looking glasses. and made ap some
2.000 periscopes on our IrTe bench
This man then made q very simple De-
vice. The result is the Turk only
sees the muzzle Of q rife coming over
the paraDet without anything behind
it to shoot an and we understand
from prisoners that he sas ta5
intensely
Ine army corps comm ar.z- wishes
TO record his appreciation Of tHa clever
invention of a perisc0pla attarlmsl.
for the rifle, the work af Lance Cor
poraI ". C.. p Beach 2Hd battalion.
Australian Imperial Force Az so far
as is known this invention has not been
tried In France. the lieutenant general
commanding has forwarded the idea 90
Lord Kitchener for consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

NEW Yorker who told friend he
reminded him Of Charley Chaplin was
shot dead for his intended compli-
ment Which only adds to the belief
of the majority Of movie fans that
Charley is Just killing.
VIC Murdoch says It is not altogeth-
er unlikely that Taft viii be nominated
by the republicans for president next
year. He opines that it would merely
be q survival Of the latest
INCREASED demand for half dol
lars. quarters and dimes is declared by
treasury officials TO indicate growing
prosperity among laboring men. Yes.
if they ara able TO connect with the
aforesaid half dollars, quarters and
dimes. But if they are not, what2
MOTHER of a movie actor being too
i'll to attend his funeral q record Of
the service was filmed and sent to her.
After awhile the hungry viii be fed
on moving picture meals.
NEW York minister is quoted as
stating that the European war is the
greatest blessing that has befallen
mankind that the world was losing its
soul All it is losing now is its human
life Mere bagateue.
Ex-Governor Cole /. Blease OF South
Carolina coudded this one to 3 Chicago
friend a Kentucky colonel with q
hangover was accosted by a friend
one morning with. Well. how are Won
feeling. coIoueI2" "As any gentleman
should at 10 o'clock ia the morning.
sab" replied the colonel, "d-n
rocky"
BARONESS Won R0tteafhal witnes-
sed a baseball game fn New York the
other day. The result is TO be O. new
classic dance. We dare her TO attempt
an imitation of q slide for the home
plate
1T is reported that Londoners Joined
IN song when told Of the approach of
the ZeppeIins recently. Evidently the
Germans did not hear them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

The fact that most Of the divorce
cases In New York City come from
apartment buildings leads the Quincy
Herald to surmise that marriage in
New York must be q fat failure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Mayor Kern Of Auscatine AYERS that
if he consents to again run for the Of
Zee he hopes someone uili box him up
as a freak one gathers that some of
his decisions as 80 the joys of public
life have been shattered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

CALFE IS singing between per
forming mules and knockabout coined
ians on g. Chicago vaudeville stage this
week. But she has the protection Of
friend husband One Of the critics says
he looks not unlike a crossing po-
icemau, only he MARBLES instead of
blowing a whistle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Remember the British predicted that
thev would have battered a way
through the Dardauellez by Eastern
Wei, Faster is less than six months
away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

illinois, candidates for next fall will
be nearly all hand picked at Springfield
this week The politicians. as usual.
wish IN spare the harrassed voter az
much trouble as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

A near hst fight between Germans
and Englishmen attending a peace"
meeting called by Mrs Belva 4 Lock
wood at Washington, caused the SEES
sion to break Up in 8 row.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

nesota metropolis dry. Even II they
do not win they have given public
opinion In the state a big shaking up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Well If Sc isn't still crying with the
collie a paving contract plastered on
its tummy might relieve the little
paragon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Whatever loan the allies float here
will have to be supported by some
thing Of greater specific gravity than
water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22
Rock IsIand-Frorn River TO
River

King Corn has made another Of his
celebrated finishes and now leads
Jack Frost z Up. [ to play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Il President Wilson should come out
for am extensive program of war pre-
naration it would be Interesting to
watch some republicans who are lam
basting him for alleged neglect in this
direction. edging over TO the other
side of the fence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

The increasing popularity Of walk
ing in New York is evidenced by the
number Of men who are never without
pedometers Exercise is sweet. 1A'
proof Of prowess goes that one better
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Fifty million dollars worth of lee
was manufactured ia the United
States during the past year.
THE hoop snake does not exist"
says the state zootogist of Penuzvl-
vania 1t might he added shat tae
gentleman is d total abstainer. %
IT'S about time the leaders Of the
various European armies were an
nouncing where they expect to eat
their Christmas dinners
JOHN r. Rockefeller. Jr. made
trip into d Colorado coal mine yes
terd8y John may now better appre-
ciate the sentiment of the digger who
said the miners life was q heI0fallfe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22
Daily History CIass-Sept. r.

Daily History CIass-Sept. e.
176l-Coronation Of George Ill. kag
who ruled England during inc
American revolution
1776-Nathan Hale, martyr Of hbef'
ty," executed as a spy at New
York.
1sa2-Preaiden4 Linooss tssaeS -
warning proclamation Of emancipa-
ton. which was perfected Jan T.
1868, freeing the slaves Of ConIeu
crate owners.
ne. Captaip WeddigeD
torpedoed and sank the British
armored cruisers Aboukir Cress!
and Hogue Ia the North sea,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

II there is any shortage in toys from
Germany this winter the Swiss wish
lt 70 he remembered that they used to
be i'm the business themselves. Prob
ably Switzerland could use the money,
90. for maintenance of strict neutral
iJy is costly business for a people To-
Gated as the Swiss are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Believing that radicatism has ran
out in American politics. ex-senator
Joseph W. Bailey OF Texas viii enter
the next senatorial primaries ln the
effort 20 return to the United states
senate. Texas has g. good deal 20
forget before taking Bailey to frs
bosom again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
Nnm We Are Shnnting.

] gather, conhdes 3 clergyman that
YOU do not recommend the use OF al
coholic beverages. even incidentally.
Is that from principle or from train
ing2 That is, are you expressing your
personal views or the views of the
medical profession in general?
Answer-We are stating the con-
sensus Of medical opinion In these
talks We endeavor to speak with due
regard to scientific facts, and not mere
Iy give our personal opinions. When
our opinion is given We invariably
specify that it is our opinion. In this
instance. however. the verdict is unauf-
nous.
InfantiIe Paralysis,
Please tell me what is considered
the most effective treatment fer the
weakness Of muscles following infan-
tile paralysis.
Answer-3Iassage applied iutslli.
geutly-not Just rubbing The art
must be learned by taking lessons
from an expert. GaIvanic electricity
and muscle training are important
adiuncts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

Fairbanks Alaska complains be
cause the postal department has NOT
been delivering mail up that way
during the winter. apparently obIiv-
ous al the fact that if 1t received the
service IN the winter it would he de-
ogived of one Of its chief joys of spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

If She HASN'T One She Might sleep in
the Park.
Wanted Maid. for general house
work. Must go home nights.-Ad in
Rockford EeEisrer-Gazette
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

CHARLES Marvel is a resident OF
Webster City. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-22

1T is reported that Londouers joined
IN song when told OF the approach of
the ZeppeIius recently. Evidently the
Germans did not hear them.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-10
For Better Americans


Thoughtful students of social conditions and
especially those who have sought 10 analytically
consider the effects OF the war in Europe on the
national life Of America, agree with singular
unRnimity that out of the welter OF conflict will
come good for ALL Better Americans are being
made every day, because OF new emphasis that is
being laid on the fundamentals OF American life
and the institutions that have developed there
from.
Civilization has not failed. because of sud
den breaking away from its higher ideals by the
great nations OF Europe. On the contrary, its
forces are working now with energy that is, If
anything. enhanced by the emergency. These
forces are not animated by the purely senti-
mental or speculative phases OF social existence.
They are dealing with the great problems In an
intensely practical way. For one illustration OF
this aspect OF the case, let cite the Red Cross
and other organized relief movements that have
done SO much to lessen the suffering incident to
the clash Of arms on a scale more stupendous
and deadly than any known to history. other
proofs of American capacity and efficiency are
as easily afforded
The attitude OF the American people toward
the belligerent nations is evidence that we have
been meeting the questions OF life at points
where Europe has failed. Civilization IA not
dead; the upward movement OF mankind has
not been checked. common necessity Is bring
ing us closer to a common footing and a better
understanding, and from that vantage point the
people of this great republic will be able 10 reach
out and help the people OF Europe to reshape
their governments TO re-establish their national
life, and We will be then even better Americans
because we can and will do this.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-10
SECULAR SHOTS AT PULPIT.

Philadelphia Ledger: The bishop OF
London has used about 100 words to say
what Admiral Decatur put in seven when
he declared that war shortens life, but
also broadens IT,
Brooklyn Eagle We are thrilled by the
archbishop Of Canterbury's cali 20 arrns.
The archbishop himself is serving the God
Whom Germans worship but that notion
never threw a pail on patriotism or ma
tionalism Stree the world began, though
it has some academic significance.
Boston Transcript. Forty dollars" be-
means Rev. Herbert s. Johnson anent the
high cost OF New Years evening, would
buy dozen chickens. a bushel Of pota-
toes, barrel Of flour, a dozen mufflers.
a dozen pairs OF shoes, twenty pairs OF
woolen socks, ton Of coal and a wheel
barrow to put them in" We have sadly
observed lately that you can get a mod
ern ton Of coal IN wheeihRrrow. but
where does the pastor do the rest OF his
marketing7
indianapolis News. The reflex action of
war has been felt in a rising religious
wave in many countries, and notably so
In France and Italy. In the latter coun-
try the people are fiocKing to the churches.
both Protestant and Catholic Men of
high social and official positions are turn
ing their attention to spiritual things. and
a wave OF religious faith ls sweeping over
the people. II is believed that after the
war there will be normal and spiritual
Transformation OF the entire continent
In the German colonies the effect OF the
war was to empty the mission houses.
At one place only eight or ten mission stu
dents were left out Of 121. There is also
an interruption Of intercourse among the
mission fields and a falling off of money
contributions.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-10
AROUND THE CITIES.

Chicago plans 20 establish noiseless
zones around hospitals.
The tabled stork paid 149.eS7 visits to
homes in Greater New York last year
Biggest baby show IN the land.
Salt Lake Clty's total revenue last year
was 81, ,923. 4sab5. All but $500 was spent
in keeping the municipal machine in run
ming order.
The town Of Turlow, KY. is one mile
long and about fifty feet wide, consisting
Of five stores, two blacksmith shops
two churches and one mudhole."
Nothing like a battle happened on the
streets of New York City last year, yet
6lS persons were killed by vehicles, nsre
than half the fatalities by automobiles.
Sacramento sends out word that there
are no vacant Jobs in CALIFORNIA; capital.
Fasteners looking for work are re-
auested to stay at home and save rail-
road fare.
st. Louis charges business depression
with having chilled the ardor Of mar
riageable people. Marriage license busi-
ness has fallen yoff and romance is gath
ering cobwebs.
Phjladelphians are putting their shoul-
ders to the wheels of the 'give-a-job''
movement BY systematic cooperation
great number OF half-time and whole
time Jobs have been secured for idle men.
Two-storied streets are urged ms the
best means of relieving the downtown
congestion In Chicago. Mayor Harrison's
administration champions subways be-
cause they win not disturb the signs or
scenery.
A whimsical citizen, deceased, OF Cleve.
land. made provision in his win for the
establishment of a national cemetery near
the Rockefeller estate, for the burial
OF the lllustrious dead of the state and
nation" The idea that Cleveland is "a
good city to be buried In does not COM
mend itself to the live ones.
out at Douglas. Wyo.. William fJerky
BilD Clayton, rough rider in Buffalo
Bills show in years past, calmly looked
on while a doctor amputated his right
foot at the ankle and his left foot at
the heel The nerve blocking system
OF deadening pain was used by the doc
tor. Frozen feet rendered the operation
necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-10
Workmen,s Comnensation.

We trust people hereabouts who aim to keep
posted on current events did not fail 20 notice
in passing the decision rendered last week by the
United States supreme court affirming tho con-
stitutonallty and validity of the Ohio work
mems compensation law. AS every one who has
studied the subject knows. there are several
points in this class OF legislation upon which the
question OF constitutionality can be raised, more
particularly the elimination of the so-called COM
mon law defenses In personal injury cases, and
the fixing of liability upon the employer for ell
accidents to his employees regardless Of his own
negligence or careessness.
The common law theory is epitomized by the
phrase, Where there is a wrong, there is
remedy" from which the corollary has been
drawn that no legal remedy may be had for an
injury where no wrong has been committed All
the compensation laws, however, rest on the
proposition, that responsibility for the care OF
accident victims may be placed by statute upon
the employer, or group of employers, without
respect to the cause Of the accident and the SUI
preme court evidently sees nothing in this de-
priving any one OF any Of his constitutional
rights
The workman's compensation law In Ohio
differs In detail from our Nebraska compensa-
tion law, but the basic principle is the same.
There is sure to be litigation growing out Of our
Nebraska law, and the question OF constitution
ality will doubtless be raised. Our law may
possibly be found defective, but the decisions of
the courts now give assurance that the plan for
compensation for work injuries is in general
feasible, practical and legal.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-10
Publicity for Railroads

Letters have appeared in The Bee and other
newspapers taking exception to a series of ar
ticles running In the various newspapers pre
senting the railroads side OF the rate oontro-
yersy. One OF our contributors wants to know
what is the purpose. and who is paying for the
space, although the articles themselves carry the
answers to those questions. each being specifi-
cally labeled paid advertisement" and no one
haroors suspicion that any one but the railroads
are paying for railroad publicity
But instead OF subiecting the railroads 10
rauis fndins for using the accepted channels OF
publicity TO talk to their patrons and the public
rs a whole. this publicity oampaign should have
general approval whether or not II serves TO con-
vince people that the railroads have a lust case.
In the old days what we complained about most
was the resort OF the railroads to devious under
ground or secret methods of reaching the an.
thorities charged with power TO regulate and
control and their efforts 70 obtain by subterfuRe
and stealth what they could not hope 20 obtain
In the open The demand was for above-board
dealing. and this is what the railroads have now
Voluntarily, or involuntarily, come TO. One ot
the upstate papers, the Albion News-and a. ,s
newspaper that has a record for fearless in
observation-disclosures this thought aptly when
Il says:
We trust our readers reading the series OF
railroad articles running IN this paper The ralroais
are spending thousands OF dollars these articles
In al the larger In the state What are thev
doing Il fort To gain public sentiment in their favor
We say We trust readers are reading than b.
cause II is necessary to hear both sides IN order 10
FORM an intelligent opinion The railroads are begging
Tor square deal But q IA not forgotten that few
years ago the public was begging the railroads for
square deal and were turned away in dedsion.
The tables are turned now. but the people will not
be 50 mtolerant as were the railroads In the long
run the public Is just
FOR The Bee We also hope all our thoughtful
readers will take this opportunity to hear the
railroad spokesmen because only by understand
ing both sides Of the argument can fair eoneiu-
sions be reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-10
MUFFLED KNOCKS.

'Embonpoint' listens better than Fat, ="
but II weighs just as mitch.
ANY old time a man is a good loser you
can bet that he didn't lose much.
About one man In each 10000 Is salts
fled. The other 9.999 either have too much
OF not enough.
Somehow or other home1y girl doesn't
look so homely 10 you after you get to
know her real we'll.
Every man knows lot OF remedies that
he is always recommending TO other peo-
pie, but wouldn't think of taking himself
The trouble with having a f,Ir-lined coat
is that If you button It up on a cold day
people won't be able to see that 1t is fur
lined
Some men seem to be hanging around
In the world Just to keep their wives from
having little fun on the life insurance
money.
Every man wants to run the home news
paper and the home ball team. But II
YOU tried to run his business he would
want to fight
You can't make a princess believe t.
But the fellow who can run fifteen balls
at pool often has hard time making
$15 per week.
Mother can always find out what rather
did when he stayed out until 8 a. m. She
let's him tell all the things ne did ana
then she knows that he did all the things
he was afraid to mention.
A lot OF the June brides who were prom
ised that they would never have to soil
their itsey. weeny. pity fingers by doing
any work are now wrestling with the
furnace every morning while hubby
pounds his ear until the house is nice
and warm.
A widow wouldn't any more think OF
marrying man on one days notice than
would romantic young girl The widow
wants to hear the same old line OF court
ing bull all over again, and 1t listens just
as good TO her as 1t does to the young
girl.-Cincinnau Enquirer.