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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
An Obsolete Standard.

Chicago Herald Qnd): A feature of
the Illinois public utilities commits
sion's ruling in the Springfield gas rate
case that should interest all other
companies trying to get lower gas
prices is its dismissal of the candle
power" standard Of gas quality as OBJ
sOlete'
In reducing the net price of gas
from basis of 81 net to so cents net
for ordinary domestic consumers the
commission permitted the company to
lower its candle power standard but
required it to maintain the existing
heat standard of 600 British thermal
units per cubic foot. 1t did this in
recognition of the fact that with mod
ern gasburning appliances such as ev-
cry prudent man. uses it is heating
power and not luminosity which gives
value to gas.
Moreover, it is only by reducing
luminosity that costs Of production can
be reduced, making possible reduction
Of price while still leaving a fair re-
turn upon the capital invested. While
the gas company has appealed from
the commissions decision to the courts
the appeal does not question the mer-
its of the commissions ruling on what
should be the standard of quality.
Gas rate controversies in other COM
munities will reach a settlement rea-
sonably satisfactory to all concerned
much sooner if the facts as to what,
with modern gas-burning methods,
gives value to gas are frankly accept
ed by the contenders for lower prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

Variations in temperature rep
sent one Of Natures best tonics. So
worldwide an authority as Sir
Lauder Brunton believes tubercu-
lous patients will not get better in
"a climate that does not vary from
20 to 80 degrees every day. Many
observers have limited that the
practical value of altitude treat
ment is attributable to the marked
temperature variations of elevated
regions as compared with the more
equable temperature average of
lower regions.
Most Of the refreshing influence
of fresh air" is simply that of cool
air. This is the day of efficiency We
do not strive to keep good and warm,
for the good die young; we endeavor
to keep cool and we'll.
When white men have to live and
work in tropical climate, they de-
generate physically, mentally and
morally, not so much from the eff
feet of the high temperature as from
the monotony of the unyarying eli
mate-the lack Of the stimulation of a
change Of weather. See the movies.
Oyster Bay, Athens, Constantinople,
Naples, Rome, Florence, Paris, Wen
ma, Berlin, London. New York, Phila-
delphia, Chicago, St. Louis, San Fran
cisco, Tokyo, Picking, Jerusalem,
Carthage, Sidon, Tyre, Memphis and
Babylon, not to mention Binghamton
and st. Paul-in short, all the great
centers of efficiency fall within ten
degree or so of the fortieth parallel
OF north longitude, which has been
achievements. The weather here
achievements. The weather here
around the fortieth is delightfully."-
changeable. Changeable is the only
word for it. It is more changeable
than any other known brand of wealth
er throughout the solar system, for
which Heaven be praised!
People who winter" in mild or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

Exports Of war munitions for Feb
ruary were S5O,O00,000 The last call
for money on the Anglo-French loan
came few days ago with the first in
terest payment. Four hundred and
eighty million dollars balance on for
eign exchange was used up in six
months besides sales of American Sc
curities owned abroad. Exports of all
merchandise from New York alone the
last week in March were $4,000, 600
more than for the six weeks of 1914
that preceded the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Camel Carriages.

Camel carriages are not common
conVeyances in most parts of India
but on the great trunk road leading
to Delhi they are frequently to be seen.
They are large, double story wagons.
drawn sometimes by one, sometimes
by two or even three camels, accord
ing to their size. Iron bars which give
them cagelike appearance were orig
inaily intended as defense against
robbers, and the carts were probably
also used for the conveyance of pris-
oners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

California has a great head for bust
ness. 1t has made itself the greatest
country in the world for outdoor
travel and is getting the travellers by
scores\ Of thousands. Europe may
spruce up after the war but it will not
be able to get back the people who
have had taste of the California way
of going it. California is doing it as a
business. Ten millions of the tourist
and Of the sojourner for climatic at
fractions have made Los Angeles a
city of 100000, with prospects of a
million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

It is not improbable that the status
of affairs between the United States
and Mexico will have more or less
weight in determining Germany's at
tttude on the submarine crisis with
this country. Actual war with Mexico
would give us handful of trouble,
with our small military equipment,
and Germany would take immediate
cognizance Of such a situation. This
is one Of the reasons, no doubt, why
President Wilson does not care to be
stampeded into an open break with
Mexico. Critics of the administration
slowness' in dealing with Carranza
should bear in mind that there is la
bic to be more involved in war with
Mexico than the mere task of whip
ping a broken. starving nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
EXPENSIVE BUSINESS.

There is an almost unanimous judg-
nent among the newspapers OF the
state that the primary law for the
election of delegates and committee
men and expressing preferences for
president is very unsatisfactory. 1t is
too cumbersome, ponder0ns and ex-
pensiye for the results achieved. 1t
has involved the people Of the state in
an expense Of hundreds Of thou
sands of dollars and accomplished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY,

one OF the most interesting, most
largely attended and most thoroughly
in earnest meetings the democratic
county committee has ever held was
that which assembled at the Rock Is
land house yesterday afternoon in re-
Spouse TO the requirements of the pri-
mary election Jaw. The committee at
the outset placed the stamp of its ap-
prevail upon the executive staff which
served so faithfully and with so much
distinction during the past two years.
ALI the old officers, Thomas A. Pender
Of Rock Island, chairman: Marx
Harder Of Rock Island, secretary, and
John H. Coburn Of Moline, treasurer,
were reelected with enthusiasm and
unanimity upon DR.. R. C. j. Meyers
motion. Delegates were selected to
the state and congressional conventions
and resolutions adopted with a rising
vote and mid cheers, praising the ma
tional administration of President
Wilson and pledging support in his
reelection, commencing the state adj
ministration Of Governor Dunno, and
all other democratic state officers, in
Guiding the local members, John Day,
OF the state board Of equalization,
and Representative ". c. Maucker,
heartily endorsing Congressman Clyde
H. Tavenner and urging his renomi-
nation and reelection and compliment
ing States Attorney Floyd E. Thomp
son and Coroner r. c. ]. Meyer, and
placing them before the people as
worthy of reelection.
The addresses which followed the
business session were enthusiastically
received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Sidelights On the European War

Nlenna.-CCOrrespondence of The
Associated ress.J-Viennas second
carnival season in war time is. if nos
sible, drearier than the first, This
year the police have officially prohib-
tied all public balls and dances and
even private dances or entertainments
are not allowed in public halls. most
OF the latter having been turned over
10 the military authorities for one pur-
pose or another.
Alter 70 months Of war, white kid
gloves and dress suits, patent leather
shoes and ball gowns, fans and cotil-
non 1aVors, seem to have passed into
OBLIVION. Even were public dances
allowed, there would be no Young
men TO dance, and among the Young
women ala inclination for such pleas
ure seems to have died out for the
duration OF the war. Though some
dancing schools are still going on, pu-
pills are few.
Money is still being expended on
amusements during the carnival sea-
son but it is nearly all going into one
channel, and that is the theatre and
opera. Night after night all these
places are filled to overlooking, for
the public has discovered that theatre
going is far less expensive than the
ball gowns and numerous other ac-
cessories demanded in the ordinary
carnival season.
Naturally, the Industries which
heretofore supplied all the fashion
able requisites for balls and parties
have suffered greatly Some have
failed entirely, while others have saved
themselves only by turning their fac
tories into other uses having some
bearing on the war For instance, one
or The finest fan factories is now maxi
ing soldiers knapsacks.
Tokio.-(Correspondence of the AS
ISOLATED Pressl.-Anoth company ia
planning to inaugurate a freight SER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

In the death Of George W. Peck of
Wisconsin, creator of "Peck's Bad
Boy the nation loses one of its keen
est humorists, although he has done
little in this line in recent years. There
was time when pretty nearly every
body was familiar with the pranks of
Mr.. Peck's bad Boy" and the notori-
ETY. which he won with his humorous
writings made him governor of the
Badger state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Daily History CIass-Aprll Is.

l13l-Winiam Williams, "signer" for
Connecticut, soldier. etc, born;
died 1911.
lSf7-Battle Of Cerro Gordo. General
Winfield Scott defeated General
Santa Anna.
19O6-Earthquake at San Francisco
and vicinity. The heart of the
city laid in ruins.
l9l5-German aviators dropped bombs
on the French fortress of Belfort,
In southeastern France. German
attacks along the center In France
were repnlsed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Earth Shocks Recorded.

Washington, April 1S,-Very severe
earthquake shocks were recorded dur
ing the night on Georgetown Unlvers-
ity seismographs. The shocks began
at 1l:l2 p, M. and continued until
1880 a. m. II was estimated the cen
ter of the disturbance was about 400
miles from Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

An exchange remarks that the young
man who serenades a girl with a man
dolin these days is wasting time-the
modern girl has a better ear for an
auto horn. However, unless the price
of gasoline goes down there will prob
ably be less auto horn music and more
string instruments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

The training systems Of Switzerland
and Australia teach their youth as
much of how to protect their health
and life in peace, as well as in war,
as they do of how to meet an armed
enemy. And that training, given to
boys, is not only added strength for
national defense, but added insurance
that the boys will live to be men, able
to do a mans work in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
C H O RDS and.
D | S G. O R D s.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MRS. Howard Gould ia In Picking
Tor the purpose Of founding a school
Tor Chinese girls. What about the
thousands OF little souls living In Mrs
Gould's home city who are starving for
the aid that her millions Is extending
10 the heather across the sea? OF
course some wealthy Chinese woman,
moved by the spirit of reciprocity.
might come 10 New York and dispense
similar philanthropy
CARRANZA paid his soldiers yes.
terday, the first time In two months.
Each received S. I'm American gold.
Danger here is that few Of the boys
might form compact and buy the
capital palace. y
SODA fountain blew up in an Iowa
town on the Sabbath. Reports say It
had a terrific kick, too.
VILLA Romantic; He Had Three
Wives. Headline. There are those
who will say that he was something in
addition to being romantic.
CHORUS girl In the "Chin-Chin"
company, playing in Chicago. we have
it on the word of the press agent. has
changeable eyes that have puzzled sew
eral scientists. They turn every color
except black. She'll probably get
those when she takes husband.
son who beat his 90.year.old mother
has been placed on trial before jury
at Danville, Ill. One can't imagine
anything but a unanimous verdict in
this case.
THIS tombstone of tattle hastens to
record an Easter morn occurrence of
no inconsiderable import: The birth
Of calf to Schumann-Heink, the ia
nous songstress, owned by our W. k.
agriculturist and stock raiser, H. Cur
It's. The new arrival has been chris
tened Palm, the name having been
suggested by Mr.. Curtis little son.
Hugh. 1t is understood that the first
song the calf will learn is Palm
Branches"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Rock Island-Frcm River to
River.

Norway, Sweden, Holland and Den
mark have lost 20S ships since the
war began. Neutrality isn't even its
own reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

SNIGHTIES must be black, says
Paris" chicago Tribune. This may
have some connection with the inquiry
made by the Herald the other day as
to whether II was proper to 'pay so.
ciai call in pniamas.s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Hen Hicks Saws.

When me and Nancy hooked up her
shoes cost $3.50 and her bonnet SS25
The gal of today must have s12 boots
and $50 hat. Then some folks can't
understand why the SIS a week lad
don't git married. 1t can't be did.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

soft climates miss the tonic effect
of our good old winter here at
home. Especially Is this true of
neurasthenics and semi-invalids
The braCing northern winter, in a
dry climate, will do the average
valetudinarian more good than the,
perhaps, more comfortable south
ern resort. OF course there are
certain ailments which are better
managed in warmer climate.
But, taking it good, bad and in
differentiated that is the sensible
way to look upon the weather.
our fine, quick-changing, never en-
tirely dependable kind here in the
neighborhood of the fortieth parallel
is, after all, the healthiest.
All Of which is not mere reitera-
ton Of the perverse views so often
expressed in this column. No, in
deed. We lifted" this article, al
most word for word, from an edi-
torial in that very conservative
periodical, The Journal of the Ameri-
paD Ma1ipo1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

YOU often hear complaints that a
reporter does not write items correctly.
Well, If he did, instead of saying that
MI. Jones has returned after short
stay at Palm sBeach" he would put it
that Mr.. Jones has returned from
Palm Beach short after a brief stay"
How would that sounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

TO one sitting high in a sycamore,
Mayor McConoclne. in insisting on re-
ducing the operating hours of saloon
keepers, is proving their friend instead
OF their antagonist. and time will
prove the wisdom of his course
j, NJ, G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
Ideal Treatment for Heart Disease

Do YOU advise a person with organic
heart trouble, who has had broken
compensation, to take walks, salt or
brine baths and passive movements to
strengthen the heart?
Answer-That is perhaps the most
eff1cacious treatment such a patient
could have. 1t is practically the fam
Gus Schott treatment, the Nauheim
mehod.
Safe and advisable.
Is it safe for children, four and six
years of age, to have their teeth filled,
and do they have permanent teeth at
that age?
Answer-Safe and advisable al
ways, when the teeth are decayed.
More important than dentistry for
adults. The first secondary teeth are
the "six-year molars"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

SUFFRAGET lobbyists in Washing.
ton have decided to doll up in pleading
their cause among the lawmakers. A
nifty hat, a smile and a powdered nose
will get them farther than a hatchet,
that's cinch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

WILLIAM LOrlmer Is telling the
story of his lie from the witness
stand. It's interesting, OF course, but
1t would be more effective with the
jury II 1t were given with soft pedal
musical accompaniment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

MISS Effie Heots is one of the lead
ing singers of Nauvoo, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

Tokio.-tCorrespondence Of the AS
Aociated Press1.-Another company ia
planning to inaugurate a freight ser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

son who beat his 90.year.old mother
has been placed on trial before a jury
at Danville, Ill. One can't imagine
anything but a unanimous verdict in
this case.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13

final estimate) 76,670,00 barrels.
Prices-The first price given below
is the average on July LIST this year,
and the second, the average on July 1
last year.
State, wheat, 70 and 70 cents per
bushel. Corn, 81 and 81, oats, 40 and
43, potatoes, 81 and Ill, hay, $1.20
and $11.2O per ton, eggs, % and Fl
cents per dozen. -. ...
United States, wheat 91.9 and 1923
cents per bushel; corn, 75.4 and 77.7
cents; oats, 40.5 and 46.7; potatoes,
1O2 and 52.1; hay, $12.10 and $11.70;
cotton, 12.5 and SO per pound; eggs,
1877 and 1913 cents per dozen.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13
WHEAT CROP LIGHT THIS YEAR
Government Estimates are Issued fol-
= State and Nation

Government Estimates are Issued fol-
= State and Nation
A summary of the July crop report
for the State of Washington and for
the United States, as compiled by the
bureau of crop estimates, U. S. de-
partment of agriculture, is as follows:
Winter wheat-state, July 1 fore
cast, 15,3OO,OOO bushels; production
last year final estimate) 30,636, OOO
bushels.
United States, July forecast, 489,-
OOO,OOO bushels; production last year
final estimate) 655,045,O 900 bushels.
Spring wheat State, July 1 fore
cast, 100000 bushels; production last
year final estimate) 19,758,00O bush
els.
United States, July forecast, 270,-
$1,000 bushels; production last year,
final estimate) 356, 100000 bushels.
Oats State, production last year,
final estimate) 13,750,00. bushels.
United States, July forecast, l.
100000 bushels; production last
year final estimate) 1,540,362, 900
bushels.
Barley-State, July 1 forecast, g.
$4,000 bushels; production last year,
final estimate) 1888, 900 bushels.
United States, July forecast, 206,-
OOO,0 bushels; production last year,
final estimate) 237,OO9, 900 bushels.
Potatoes State, July / forecast,
$4,000 bushels; production last year
final estimate) 7,263,O0 bushels.
United States, July forecast, $685.
100000 bushels; production last year,
final estimate) 359, 10s, 900 bushels.
State, July condition Sc, COM
pared with eight-year average of SO.
United States, July condition 93.4
compared with the eight-year average
of 1922.
Pasture State, July i condition 80,
compared with the ten-year average
of "a.
United States, July 1 condition 97.7,
compared with the ten-year average
of 85.7.
Apples-State, July 1 forecast, g.
$4,000 barrels; production last year,
final estimate) 2,433, 900 barrels.
United States, July forecast, IT,
100000 barrels; production last year,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13
BADGER BREvITIEs

Christ Reuter- drove to Kennewick
last Tuesday for supplies.
Miss Mary Kinkaid, Horse Heaven,
was in on horseback Friday for the
mail. s.. ...-s...
Nick Alfonso went to Spokane on
Monday to spend the Fourth.
BERTHE Tyrell, rancher, was Mon
day caller at the postoffice.
Monday, Harry Sagsvold of Horse
Heaven, drove in for load of freight
Miss Helen Dietrich transacted
business at the railway station Mon.
day. r.. ...s.. --.< y.
Hans Smith, Heavens rancher, was
a business visitor Wednesday. 81
Ralph Matthews, rancher, was
doing business here Thursday.
An emigrant wagon train stopped
here Thursday, being eroute from Van.
couver to Spokane. -s -.
Frank M. Bentley, Heavens ranch.
er, drove in Friday for machine re-
pairs and the mail. e-... ~. - p
R. L. Bower and companion, OF
North Yakima, passed thru here Fri.
day, horseback, enroute from kenne'
wick to their home. s.......-..-..
Miss Helga Smith, Horse Heaven
was transacting business at the post
Office Saturday. 5.a..s l.-E
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13
NOTES FROM HOVER

A. j. Remington came up from Van
couver last Thursday on business.
Lester Kendrick went to Spokane
last Wednesday returning Friday.
While there he registered in the Col
vile land drawing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Graft and son
Everett, of Spokane, arrived Saturday
for short visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. II. C. Graft.
Mrs. w. F. Spears and her father,
Mr.. Brown, are visiting this week at
the home of their sister and daughter
in Washtucna.
w. F. Spears was a business visitor
in Spokane Sunday, returning home on
Monday.
Henry Jones, who has been spending
the summer with his friend, Harlow
Stewart, left Monday night for his
home in Portland.
F.. L. Hutchinson, of Kennewick,
was in town on business last Sunday.
w. F. Spears has purchased the A.
j. Remington ranch. C. Voliva will
have charge of the place.
H.. w. Powell transacted business
in Kennewick Monday.
Mr.. Morton was one of the many
who registered for homesteads in
| Spokane last Friday.
Rev. McIver, of Mabton, will hold
services in the church Sunday next.
Morning services at II and in the eve
ming at 1880.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13
FINLEY NEWS NOTES

C. w. Stevens returned last Thurs
day from a visit with his wife at
Prosser.
Carl Meyers was business visitor
in Walla Walla the first of the week.
E. M. Angel was a Walla Walla
visitor Saturday till Monday.
Miss Adele Lacoulter who has been
visiting her sister, Miss Clara and
other relatives, left Sunday for her
home at St. Maries, Idaho.
Mrs. Owen Webb, who has been Wis
iting home folks, left Sunday for
North Yakima.
Nels johnson was business visit
or in Spokane from Friday till Mon
day.
You are earnestly requested to at
tend the services Sunday morning.
There is to be special music and the
sermon will be of vital interest to
parents and boys and girls especially.
Sunday school at the usual hour, 10
a. m. League at 7:3O p. m. Services
following led by Rev. Hart.
The meeting of the parent-teachers'
circle was well attended and splen-
did program was rendered, followed by
| ice cream.
Miss Teresa Lewtas left Wednesday
for Spokane, where she will spend the
summer. -.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13

Ed. Angel, registration clerk of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13
How They Do II

Two married women were h,,.
chat and as usual, the conve asaas
veered around to the expense 90 =.
ing. o"'e Oh lv-
It's really awful how the ris. :
prices has affected u.s." said ono a'e =. IN
ly. why, do you know that NJ, nv sac SAD
for clothes this year arc oils
double what they We're last years as'ly
"Goodness!" gasped the othar >.
don't see how your husband GOV !
it." '"n afford
He can't" replied the first ca,n,,,.
But, then, he couldn't afford i -,
year, SO what's the differenceqs 'as'
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13
Farming in the Sand Hills.

Last March Chris Puderbaugh lost
his purse containing about $1.50 in
real money. Altho the whole family
Joined in the search, their efforts fail
ed to locate the treasure, and Chris
decided that he had been the victim
of pickpocket. Last week Mrs. Pu-
derbaugh started to sew new seat in
Chris Overalls, and, in going thru the
pockets as all good wives should, she
found the missing purse securely en-
cased in a layer Of nails, bolts and
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-07-13

THE NETHERLANDS AMERICAN
BANK will again loan on irrigated
lands. Lowest rates; prompt at
tention. Address FRED M. WE'LL,
White Bluffs or Walla Walla. Off