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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
THE HOME MERCHANT

He IS the chap who visits you when
you are sick, sends flowers TO your
family when you die. and follows your
body out among the trees and tombs,
as far as human feet may travel with
the dead.
He is the home merchant-your
neighbor-your friend-your helper
in times of need.
Don't YOU think that you ought to
trade with him. and be his friend and
his helper in the time of his need?
Don't you know that every dollar
that you send out of town for mer-
chandise. is sent TO strangers-to men
who never spend a dollar in your city,
10 men who would not trust you for a
box of matches. to men who would
turn YOU over TO the police if you
should enter their Offices?
You don't save much, frequently
nothing. when you send your money
out of the city and you take all the
risk yourself of short weight or meas
ure and of getting damaged or infer
Tor goods. And don't you know that
the growth and prosperity of your city
depends very largely upon the sue
cess and prosperity of the home mer-
chants? Out-of-town people judge our
city by the appearance of our stores
and the degree of enterprise shown by
our merchants. And our home mer-
chants can not succeed unless home
folks give them loyal support.
Vanity dies hard. In some obstinate
cases IL outlives the man.-Stevenson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
Sidetights on the European War

ed. At Scarborough the list is not
procurable though it is known that II
at least died and % were injured
These figures are rather under than
over the actual totals.
Wellington, New Zealand.-Corres-
pondence of The Associated Press.)-
The prohibition movement, which this
year was aimed at the suppression OF
the entire manufacture, importation
and sale of liquor in New Zealand, suf-
fered a loss of $4,000 votes as com
pared with previous campaigns when
the issue was for lesser forms Of sup
pressions.
Aside from this remarkable fea-
ture of the recent election was q po-
Iitical comedy in which the native wo-
men or brown-skinned MaOris. in
North New Zealand, succeeded in
sending Tau Tenare. a man of their
race, to parliament, where he holds
the balance of power. Tenare had not
originally been a candidate, but was
unexpectedly put forward by g. self
appointed committee of women in de-
fiance o. the male politicians, and by
virtue of the female vote he beat
seven other candidates by 200 plural
ity. The Maorie women frankly adj
nit it was largely because Tenare was
young and handsome that they thrust
his greatness upon him.
The successful Maori is keeping
both parties guessing as to his poiti'
cal complexion. If he sides with Pre-
mier Massey, the head OF the reform
party now in power, the government
will have Al votes, but if he supports
Sir Joseph Ward, leader Of the oppo'
sition-as it is said he proposes to do
each party viii have forty votes. IN
deadlock over the election Of speak
er for the house. Efforts have been
made to Smoke out this Maori
Adonis but they have been in vain
The disgusting Nevada assembly
has promptly voted by 43 10 10 in "a
vor of the bill reported by It's commit
tee on morals" to restore the former
conditions under which a suit for di
yorce might begin after a siX-months
residence in the state. The senate Is
expected TO concur with a wh0Op. The
demand from outside the state for
supply of the Nevada brand Of morals
Is said to be quite urgent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
(Danville PressD

The home merchant. Who is he?
He is the chap who gives you credit
when you are financially broke, and
carries your account until you are able
TO pay
he IS the chap who gives you back
your money or makes exchanges when
YOU are not satisfied with what you
have bought.
He Is the chap who stands behind
his guaranty. and makes restoration Of
all losses that you may sustain on the
goods you buy.
He is the chap who meets you at
the door with a handshake. and lets
you out with a message to the kids,
and a real come-again goodby.
He IS the CHAP who meets and
greets you on the street every day in
the year. and takes a neighborly inter
est in your family and our affairs.
He Is the chap whose clerks and
booikeepeTs and other employees live
in the city and spend their money with
you and with other city people.
He is the chap who pays heavy
taxes TO help support the schools. and
build city streets, and maintain city
fire departments and police depart
ments. and parks. and lighting and
water service.
He Is the chap who helps support
city. churches and hospitals and char
ity organizations. and lodges and com
merciai clubs. and talks for your city
and boosts for your city every day in
the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
IEALTTHET TALL
William Brady.M.D
Cold Air Is Fresh Air.

People OF all walks OF life now
ventilate their iving-rooms. II is
getting TO be a rare experience for
even a 'fresh-air crank" to find a
home in which there is really no ef-
fort toward ventilation. But il is
quite a common thing 10 find a
sleeping-room, especially a sickroom,
in which the air Is too warm.
Reactionary physicians who re-
fused to bow TO the late campaign for
outdoor air for the sick. take occa-
sion now and then TO reiterate a Ger
tain cut-and-dried remark which is not
quite so sensible as II sounds. They
observe that fresh air is not necessar-
lily cold air''-and all of those individ-
uals who have a natural antipathy to
the weather heartily agree with them.
Anyone who is afraid of taking cold
from exposure" likes to hear a doctor
say warm air is hygienic
Nevertheless all of the recent work
done by recognized authorities In
hygiene and sanitation adds to the
belief that fresh air is cold air; that
warm air. after all. is unsanitary in
comparison with the same air I'M
warmed. Hill, Winslow, Rosenau.
Chaplin. Fluggs and others of equal
eminence have shown that most of
the depressing. sickening effects of
bad air" which have always been
attributed to poor ventilation. are
due directly to the warmth of the
air. and not to lack of oxygen or
excess OF carbonic acid gas or the
presence of organic excrements CIV
en- of from the lungs or skin of per-
sons in the room.
The Cold Draft is HeaIthfui.
II Is now a scientifically established
fact that the important hygienic fac
tors in the ventilation OF a room, a
sick-room in particular. are ID some
means of keeping the air cool. and (2)
some means OF keeping the air in mo-
ton Hill found that even in an air
tight compartment the drowsiness and
depression and headache which the
subjects experienced after some min
ufes in the chamber were Immediately
dispelled when the air was cooled yet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Half the civilized world has sus-
pended its ordinary activities and
turned all its attention to war. With
the best brains % so many men cen
tered upon the manufacture and opera
ton Of agencies OF human destruction
10 viii not be surprising u q great
many improvements are made
which the United States will have to
take into consideration when IL gets
around to the task OF putting its means
of defense on a basis which Is con-
s.dercd adequate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
Feb. IL in American
History.

iSo3 Abraham I.incUiii. SINfeeGiE prs
ident of the United States. bora ~
Hardin county. Ky; died April 10
1865. from the effects OF q pisto
shot wound at the hands OF John
Wilkes Booth
1865 Federal land troops and naYal
fleet on Cape Fear river. hanked
the Confederate lines nj Fort AD-
derson. " -
I91l-f5enerat Alexander :. Webb. u
5. A.. retired. whose brigade de-
Tended the "RIoody Angle" at Get
tysburg. died; born 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

An Indiana legislator proposes 4
bill compelling promoters OF public
entertainments TO provide everything
they advertise II would have TO be
an air light statute II the average pub
itcity agent could not ind a way to
get around H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

After a hard fight the Joliet Country
club has decided TO bar liquor from its
premises. In due time the world will
know whether there Is more than one
answer 20 the question. why f. a
country cIubz~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

c. Mason Grimn Of Washington. y.
C.. L. suing the Casino theatre for
$3.50 damages because a chorus girl
kissed him. and a young man down in
Indiana jumped rom a second story
window and broke three ribs In an en-
eeavor 20 preserve his record OF never
having been kissed by a woman.
WHAT'S the matter with such mem
Is u rerverseaess OF are they gun
shy@
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Dunkirk, France.-(Corresp
of The Associated Press)-A fight be-
tween two French aeropIanes and one
OF the new "armored" German mono
plane, a type which has only re-
Gently begun to appear at the
front, is described in a letter from a
French officer. He writes
For half an hour the black Taube
had been describing Internal circles
over our lines, while our men crouched
in their trenches, covering with their
bodies, bayonets, mess-tins and every
thing else whose glittering surface
might betray their position. ! alone
stood up observing the enemy through
my field glasses.
Suddenly a French airman emerg-
ed from a cloud above the Taube. The
dry bark of a mitrailleuse announced
that the Frenchman was attacking
The Taube turned tail without reply
ing, but only to return to the battle.
Then the two great birds charged
head-on. From below it seemed that
they must meet in a terrible shock
Nothing OF the sort; the German pass
ed little above the Frenchman. the
machine guns spoke. Carried apart by
the speed of their charge like knights
in tourney, they swept about in great
circles to renew the combat
THE Frenchman lowered and wait
ed: the adversary returned quickly
with clever manoeveuvres, flying
above, then below the Frenchman, fir
ing when he could, while the French
man seeming TO remain almost station
airy, replied with energy.
In the trenches our red-pantalooned
soldiers and the spike-helmeted Ger
mans alike suspended sniping opera
tons and followed that death struggle
with equal emotion. An involuntary
'Ah.' broke from a thousand throats
as a biplane emerged from the same
cloud that had hidden tie French
monoplane, and the Taube turned to
flee.
But the French monoplane pursued,
and it had the advantage here, for the
German aeroplane, being armored, was
too heavy for high speed. The French
quickly passed the fugitive.
forced Il to turn, and come again
toward the French line, where the BIZ
plane was awaiting il. 1t passed near
the latter and again there was the bark
Of guns, but apparently without de-
cisive result
Again the French. monoplane re-
turned to the charge Flying high
over its adversary, it, suddenly dlyed
headlong upon it, seemed to touch it |
and then-mounted again gracefully In |
The air.
AT dizzy speed the Taube. NOR.
n iaI c1IT
nto the German lines"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

u Is hard 10 see how the northern
Illinois farmer managed 10 get in such
= position that Il was necessary 20 file
n petition In bankruptcy unless he
speculafed on the wrong side Of the
wheat market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

!. The Texas legislature has Just pass
cd n bill regulating the washing OF
dishes In public eating places In the
state. You viii have 70 hand Il to the
Illinois legislature for one thing. at
least u has been In session for up
wards OF SIX weeks without passing
any freak laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
THE POOR THIEF.

Nothing brought to public attention
recently has so aptiy showa how pitt
fully futile - the career OF the ordi-
nary thief as the case OF Edward
Tooiey. which comes before the MI
no.s board OF pardons next Monday.
Tooiey - from Aurora He Is 81 years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

The marquis OF Londonderry. who
died recently. owned $4,000 acres OF
land In the British Isles From the ap-
pearance Of the map OF the Islands
there does not appear to be much
left outslde OF the marquis estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

not changed; likewise these unpleas-
ant symptoms were postponed a long
time by merely keeping the air of the
chamber in motion by means of cleo
trio fans
The simplest way to provide for
GOODNESS and continual motion of the
air sickroom or any other room
IS, we are happy to say, an open
window and another open window or
door which provides a perceptible
cold draft. The occupant of the
room or the patient should be COM
fortably clothed and never allowed
10 be uncomfortable. With this sim
pie. common sense precaution at
tended to, the germ-free, tonic air
may be admitted without fear of any
III effects. though 1t does enter
must enter. if at all-in the form
OF cold draft.
On the basis of scientific theory.
fortified by practical experience, our
conclusion is that no other known
remedy is so powerfully effective in
pneumonia and all other respiratory
infections as cold air
Questions and Answers
No More Rheumatism, Except in Old
Stories: For the first time in my life
q am S6) ! am entertaining a case of
rheumatism of the shoulder joint VIII
you please suggest something?
Reply.
Only this, and nothing more: The
word rheumatism" is obsolete There
is no such disease any more, if you
may SO put it. 1t is just a byword.
makeshift diagnosis" Find out what
is the matter with the shoulder, and
don't be content with the meaningless
statement that 1t is rheumatism"
Advice About Catarrh: What can
one do to get rid of chronic nasal ca
tarrh? Or is there anything that will
help it?
Reply.
Catarrh is not a disease. but a symp-
tom OF some local or general condi-
ton. Letter OF advice viii be sent on
receipt OF your stamped addressed en-
velope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

France proposes 70 make Il possible
for It's soldiers 70 marry by proxy
without leaving the front This will
at least give to life in the trenches
something OF that variety which the
French cannot well get along without
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

A 2e-year electric light concession.
with an option for 10 years additional.
has been granted to build and operate
an electric plant in Neuva Corona.
Cuba and TO extend wires ali over the
Isle OF Pines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

= citizen OF Pennsylvania attempt
ed unsucccssfuIy 20 commit suicide
By taking insect powder. His attempt
was not without benefit. however.
since 4 proved conclusively that he
was not n bug
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Andy Carnegie has given away S52f.-
$3.50 He evidently has forgotten
the two cents change be once permit
ted the usWsboy 70 keep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Tho Morgan rorcelains will be dis
posed % piecemeal. II seems too bad
% smash such a collection. They are
reputed 20 be worth 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
AND
DISCORDS

wATCHFUL waiting does not agree
with some folks. IL put Senator Pen
rose under the care of a physician dur
ing the ship purchase bill debate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

\ Kansas squirrel stored a cocoa
nut for its winter food. probably an
ticipatinE a rise In the price % nuts
en- account OF the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
Household Hints.

If vegetables are overlooked their
flavor is somewhat destroyed. To
overcome this eat cheese and sardines.
cooking if they are stirred with darn
ing needle instead CT an ironing board.
To make a plain omelet tender,
throw the shells in the alley, then
chase the yolk of the eggs around the
block until they become overheated.
Never polish the silverware with a
vacuum cleaner.
To brown potatoes quickly line the
oven with brown paper.
Beans will ne-er swell while cook
ing if a rubber band is placed around
each one.
a good and economical dessert can
be made from buttonholes and old
pillow slips.
Where there is an excess of oil in
the hair it is advisable to brush the
hair every Wednesday with dog col
lar
A brilliant effect can be had by pol
ishing g hot stove with gasoline
The rough end of the roast can be
ground up and used as a sweeping
compound.
Before stuffing a chicken rub it in
side and out with asbestos. This viii
prevent the dressing from tasting like
a sponge.
Pancakes left over from breakfast
should never be thrown away. They
make very desirable dress shields.
MAURICE ELLIOTT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Observation-Disclosures Of The
Associated Press)-The complete list
OF the killed and wounded in the naval
bombardment on the East Coast NAV
never lie tabulated. At Hartlepool the
death-roll to date is 1i3 and the wound
ed approximately 300. AT Whitbv
three were killed and only two wound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

APPARENTLY some of those good
looking girls are volunteering as
nurses in the European war for the
purpose of getting their pictures in
the papers. You'll observe their home
addresses are always given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

ILLINOIS stenographer is suing
broker employer for $4,000 for breach
of promise. Chances are she has the
notes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

NEWSPAPERS in Alabama, are pro-
hibited by a new law from prin ting
liquor advertisements. The brand of
squirrel juice that viii be carried in
pistol pockets in that state in future
will be advertised by its living friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
Street Car Comedy.

Street Car Comedy.
so many have been after me TO
come out for commissioner"
Eyes. and the same fellows and their
friends will be after you if you do
come out"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

1T was bad enough when Count Bon
was detached from his meal ticket
But losing his suit seems rubbing it in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

IT'S pretty hard to tell from Spring
field dispatches whether the assembly
men have been hazing Brother Graham
or trying 10 show him how easy 1t
would have been for him to become
famous had he made public stand
one way or the other on the liquor
question
ONE may read between the lines of
those notes of warning to London and
Berlin that your Uncle Samuel has
taken a fresh straw to chew.
PORK and Beans Tickle Belgians."
says a headline. However. you do not
nece ssarily have to be a Belgian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

CHICAGO iuries are at least con
sistent. The 18th woman accused OF
murder has just been acquitted in that
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Advice About Catarrh: What can
one do to get rid of chronic nasal ca
tarrh? Or is there anything that will
help it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
Reply.

Catarrh is not a disease, but symp-
tom OF some local or general condi-
ton. Letter OF advice win be sent on
receipt OF your stamped addressed en-
velope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

DICK Cookers Florida wigwam is
said to be filled with Indian relics and
trophies. Some New Workers likely
would recognize their political scalps
hanging on the walls if they should pay
visit to Dick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

1T is better to have left something
unsaid than to have talked too much, >
observes a philosopher, who has evil
IDENTIFY been through breach of prom
Use uit.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Safe Noise.
A naturalist says the roar of the
lion can be heard further than the
sound of any living creature Well, il
trouble is to come we will pin our
faith TO the screech of the eagle.-Cin
cinnati Commercial-Trib
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Vanity dies hard. In some obstinate
cases it outlives the man.-Stevenson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

Fr'ssy. February ~. 1915
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-10

Miller Bros. are having the interior
of their real estate office repainted,
this week. Baughman is the artist
that is doing the work, which is a guar
antee that the job will be properly
done.
The county commissioners have re-
Gently purchased large tractor to be
used on the roads. A great many
eastern counties have purchased trac-
tors, and they are considered more
economical than horses.
The Rev. Mr.. Mckee of the Baptist
church of this city has resigned. He
will leave the city to take an eastern
pastorate about August the first. The
Rev. Mckee has been in Hays City
about eighteen months. He succeeded
the Rev. Chas. Robinson. He and his
good wife have made many friends dur
ing their stay and many will regret
their going. All the departments of
the church have prospered under the
direction of Rev. Mckee. We hope he
will secure a better place, as he is
worthy of the best that great church
has to offer him in this state.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-10
buckeyes consIOmeratiOns.

buckeyes CongtoneraClonS.
Buckeye sure is some wet place. Ev-
is getting web footed since We
have so much rain.
Harry Felten, who has been visiting
his cousin Theodore, has returned to his
home in Hays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill ones were callers
over around East Buckeye last week.
The wheat is getting ripe fast. Buck
eye can soon harvest its crop if it
don't rain any more.
Andy and Ben Ash made another trip
to the river Sunday. They sure like
the river people
Andrew Maska and Dode Gosser at
tended the horse sale in Ellis Saturday.
They returned by the way of Hays and
on account of rains had to stay until
Sunday.
Mr.. Payne and son Burt ate dinner at
Dora Gosser's, Sunday. Mr.. Payne
brought Dode out from Hays.
7 Averal Mick called on Teddy Sunday
evening.
The dance that was to be Saturday
night was not very largely attended on
account of the rain storm.
1t seems as though the river people
are ramblers, as Geo. Bis and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Davis at
tended the dance Saturday and the ball
game Sunday in spite of the muddy
roads George travels right along with
that little Ford.
Ellis and Buckeye were to play bal
Sunday but Ellis couldn't come dowr
and so the Hamilton players came in.
stead.
There were number of the farmer:
! caught in town Saturday night in the
rain.
| The mail man sure had bad luck last
week. Every day he got in mud hole
and had to stay awhile. But he sale
''he was delighted to get lunch on,
day"
We are glad to have MIR. Gordon her,
again. Always glad to have our ole
friends with US.
Mr.. Leinmiller is home also. GlaC
that he can be with US once more.
Jessie and June Gosser were pleasan
callers at Mrs. Bill Jones', Wednesday
Mrs. Ben Eaton is reported on tn,
sick list, also Mrs. Ed Crenshaw.
Who heard that Byno Soverns cele
brated the night of the Fourth at Dor
/ Gossers? Why, Eyes and Ears.
The ball game was largely attended
Sunday. 1t sure was a good game
The score was to in favor of Hamil
ton. Never mind, Buckeye will ge
there yet.
Big Bill and Ben Ash drove bunc
of horses to Ellis, Friday, for MI
| O'Laughlin.
1t is said that Mr. Miller of Hyacint
sure is doing a land office business q
his store now days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Welsey Vine attende
the ball game Sunday.
Where's Hans Jeasen? When a con
nittee does get busy he never goe:
But he said he would go rain or shine
and it did both, but no Hans.