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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
Peace Terms Fixed?

The latest Is that the Russia German
peace terms have been fixed and that
the TeutOnic delegates have returned
home TO hold further conferences with
their emperors. The Russians agree
to evacuate all occupied territories
and insist that Germany must with
draw from Poland Bulgaria agrees
TO a status quo ante peace with Rus
STA. In the meantime the Bolsheyiki
is directing peace celebrations In the
various cities of Russia.
And while the Teuton delegates talk
matters over with their kings the
kaiser will keep his ear to the ground
TO hear what effect apparent adjust
ment Of differences between Russia
and Germany will have on the allied
nations, for, he assures us, he Is anx-
ious for the conclusion Of an honor
able peace without any further she'd
ding of blood il that can DE accomp-
lished by any reasonable concession
that he can make In behalf of his cnt4-
try and those allied with IT, TIE
kaiser now is anxious. while the In
ishing touches are being applied 20
the Russian arrangement. TO hear the
peace aims of the allies Bat il is not
likely that any serious attention will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
Don't Waste Gasoline.

Expert estimates are that practic-
ally one-siXth Of the gasoline produced
is wasted The amount reaches the
vast figures Of 100000 gallons daily
in the United States, or enough in one
years time TO more than supply the
demands of the entire army and navy
about 350,000,0OO gallons.
1t seems small thing for car
owner to let his engine stand hum
ming away al the curb or by the road
way, but when four million drivers
do the same thing the waste is enor-
nous and no thorough patriot should
be guilty Of such thing If it be
comes necessary for the government
to Limit the use Of gasoline to business
cars and trucks, careless automobile
owners will be largely to blame
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
What Navy Might Do.

The retirement Of Admiral Sir John
JalliCOse as first sea lord probably
win be followed by q demand from the
British public for more naval activ-
ity, or rather, a renewal Of the de-
mand which has been made from time
TO time since the beginning Of the war.
with q supposed preponderance Of
two TO one over the German navy,
Great Britain has been content to keep
the latter bottled up for three years
and half, thereby enjoying the free
dom Of the seas, except for occasional
raids and the work Of the submarines
$50 long as the war on land pre-
scented a prospect Of wearing Ger
many out by attritiou, this was ac-
cepted as the right policy But with
the Russian collapse and Italian re-
verse offering all sorts Of possibili-
Ties I'm the land fighting, including a
possible big German victory on the
west front before the United States
comes up, thoughts once more turn
TO the navy.
Nothing would so completely change
the aspect of the war as a big naval
victory in the North Sea. The de-
struction Of the U-boat bases in itself
would be something, but a successful
engagement with the German great
feet. either by enticing It out of its
refuge or bombing it out, would speed
lily bring the Teutonic powers TO sue
for peace. II would be a real offer of
peace, in that case, and not merely a
subterfuge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
The Record of the Year.

In conformity with Its custom OF
quarter OF a century, The Argus to-
day is presenting a review of what has
been happening I'm Rock Island during
the year 1917. Primarily this edition
Is prepared TO record municipal prog
ress, the erection OF new homes and
factories. city improvements, indus
trial expansion, etc. The figures viii
be a surprise % most people, mas
much as it was taken for granted that
there would be considerable curtail-
ment In building operations due to the
increased cost OF all materials that
enter into construction work, together
with higher wage demanded by labor
IL is known that scores Of new homes
an contemplation this year we're de-
ferred for the reasons assigned Yet
in spite OF the abnormal conditions
there were only % less dwelling per
mits 10 1917 than there were In the
previous year. But 1t is the total fig
ures that tell the story most elo-
quently. that indicate the permauency
Of the progressiyeness of the communal
ity: OF the future Of its industrial sol
idity The millions expended at the
arsenal, which are always credited to
this city in any inventory of IT'S manu-
featuring expenditures, run the aggre-
gate for the year beyond the twelve
million mark. But when the euor-
nous outlay at the arsenal is deducted
the city proper still surpasses any
preceding year in the amount spent in
the building Of homes, business struc-
lures and factories, and in municipal
hetterments
II was d year Of achievement and
sacrifice for Rock Island i'm variety
of directions Never before had the
city been called upon to contribute
from it's purse as it has during 1917
but in no instance did 1t falter OF
swerye from its duty. displaying a re
sponsiyeness to every appeal civic
and patriotic that truly bespeaks the
greatness and the generosity of tn,
community
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
Lights in the Morning.

1t does seem a trife inconsistent TO
see the street lights and advertising
signs shining at o'clock 100 the morn
ing after pedestrians have groped
about in the dark the night before in
observance Of the lightless schedule
ordered by the fuel administration
The loop lights were brilliant this
morning, not being turned of until s..
This has occurred before. and shows
that there is a cog loose somewhere.
II Il comes 20 a choice Of having lights
in the morning or at night the people
will prefer 20 have them during the
latter period. However. 1t is assumed
that the morning illumination is all a
mistake, and that when those respOns-
ible have their attention called to it
they will eliminate the waste, for that
is Just what II is, as 1T takes coal to
generate electricity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
The Day i'm Davenport

Want More Cars.-A petition has
been drawn up by arsenal employees
asking for more cars for the arsenal
service on the Fejervary park line
The petition requests that a special
car be run from the end of the line
mornings and to the end Of the line
evenings for the workmen. Manager
Huntoon Of the TFi-City Railway com
pany stated that the wishes Of the men
could be met by taking one Of the
Fejeryary park tripperG off its regular
run for the use of the arsenal men
for one trip each morning and even
ing
O.
Thirty-Three turner's In Service
The roster OF Davenport Turner's and
Turner's sons, who have volunteered
their services to Uncle Sam in his
fight against Germany. or have been
drawn into the service Of the country
in defense Of the flag, was made pub
lie Saturday. disclosing that SO mem
bers are now with the military forces.
With but four exceptions all attended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

Turner school Out of the total mum
Der of names on the roll of honor, ="
"a volunteered their services.
O.
Marriage Licenses.-Oliver Rose,
Davenport, and Mamie Ryan, Dayen-
port; Herbert w. Mullins, Moline and
Ruth Ethel Hawn, Davenport; Julius
Hinrichs, McCausland. Iowa, and An
ma Ewoldt, Long Grove, Iowa; Emil
Bonte. Atkinson, H., and Marie Goeth-
ais. Atkinson. Ill.
O.
Heated Coaches S0nght.-As a re-
suit Of frequent complaints heard
about the heating Of street cars this
winter, Manager j. G. Huntoon of
the Tri-City Railway company met
with a committee composed Of City
Attorney Becker and Aldermen Julius
Jehrin. Charles Lindholm and William
1ioeller Saturday to discuss the mat
ter. Mr.. Huntoon admitted that the
cars are not being heated this winter
to the temperature that has been
maintained in former years. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
Not Weaklings.

Because 30 TO 10 per cent OF men ex-
amined for the national army are re
jected. and suspected illnesses are
often revealed. Prof Irving Fisher
draws melancholy conclusions for the
American Economic association. He
compares us especially with France.
where the percentage has averaged
30 per cent for more than 100 years"
This contrast might be more dis
turbing if army tests of physique were
uniform. Great Britain and the United
states, with comparatively small vol
unteer armies hitherto, have main
tanned much higher standards than
continental powers that relied upon
universal compulsory service.
Nor is the standard in any country
unchanged from year to year. Ger
many is recruiting men who would not
have been accepted in 1914. Great
Britain began with an exceedingly
high standard, actually raised Il when
volunteers poured in faster than the
war Office could handle them-and
later enlisted bantam regiments"
Comments from ''over there" picture
the first American troops as a body of
giants, by no means as material culled
from a feeble population The quar-
termaster's department has found, in
ordering uniforms and shoes. that the
national army men average bigger
than the old regulars. and in the field
they prove husky and enduring. Or.
Quayle is confident that most of the
rejected men could easily be rehabl-
itated physically, and has submitted a
comprehensive plan. We need not fear
that Americans are a race OF weak
lings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

be paid him from that direction He
well understands the aims OF the al
lies They have never changed, The
war might 90 on for years and they
would not be altered A loss OF Rus
STA naturally will weaken the allied
strength, but IT, IS not enough to force
the conclusion Of Germsn-dictated
peace. The kaiser may be possessed by
such a notion. but as the war goes for
ward he will realize that the allies
have long since prepared to meet just
such turn OF events as is trsnspiring
iu Russia today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
some Peonle Call Mon .sLInlhs.' :,

Some People IalI Ihem ~biG1bS.+
One of those amylace0us individuals
who cali legs Limbs" complains that
the present fashions expose a frail
woman's frailties shamefuily, and viii
we be kind enough to suggest meas
ures for rounding out the limbs neces-
sarily exhibited to the gaze Of the null
titude
Striped stocking, with the stripes
running latitudinally, prove effective
in some cases. However, this meas
ure accentuates bowling and is there
fore not always appropriate.
There are four types OF legs which
seem to be very popular among the
exhibitors this season: ~ The
straight skinny, ~ the straight
Colonial column, go the bow, and
(4l the knock-ankle or pronated foot
type. The latter two types require
the services of an orthopedic surgeon.
The former two types are worthy of
treatment here
A stroll on any busy street, gives
the spectator food for reflection. Yet,
gazing at the passing show one is con-
strained to feel that, somehow,
Hoover isn't getting into the kitchen
as generally as could be wished. At
least, girth below the proper center
of gravity appears to diminish but
slowly if at all
For skinny legs, regardless of the
limbs in general, practice these ex-
ercises ten minutes three times a day
for a year;
/. Stand erect, legs crossed at
knees, right foot in front, hands on
hips.
.. Swing right leg outward and
around back to about eighteen inches
back Of left foot Then swing il
again to the first position.
). Reverse position Of the feet and
repeat with the left leg.
Always throw the weight of the
body on the advanced leg and main
tain perfect poise or balance through
out the movements. This exercise
is given by DIR. Anna n. Galbraith
in her book on Physical Training for
Women, and DR.. Gaihraith calls them
legs in every instance and in most
dignified manner
After five minutes of the preceding,
practice toe dancing for another five
minutes. making it a rule to keep the
toes turned in throughout.
These exercises viii round out
skinny legs. =.
For legs that are too fat or stout.
! We highly recommend the exercise
described above Besides developing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
Adopting" Soldiers.

American women are being urged
not to fall into the movement for
adopting American soldiers in
France for the period of the war.
It's a good reminder Most soldiers
have someone to look after them. ANY
way, they are forbidden to correspond
with strangers and such unnecessary
correspondence would just clutter up
the mails if allowed It's an even
chance, too. that such correspondence
would become public Joke in camp.
There are roo many useful things 10
he done now 20 waste time in non
sense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
SOMETHING GERMANY OVER.
L0OkED.

Colonel 7, H. Goodwin of the ROYAL
Army Medicine corps of England, told
physicians in the training camp at
Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, that
the Germans fear the effects Of the
entry of America in the war.
"A German captain who had been
captured was asked what he thought
about our much-prized shell fire" said
Colonel Goodwin.
Your artillery is no better than
ours" the German replied.
Surely you will admit we excel in
aviation, we told him.
" No the German replied, you are
not better than US anywhere
Finally We asked him what he
thought about America entering the
war, and he answered
THAT is hell-we've got some
brains@o fight now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

United States troops have been in
another brush with Mexican outlaws.
Six of the latter were killed near
Eagle Pass. The belief is that the
bandits are being paid by Germany
to foment new border outbreaks. The
United States has no quarrel with
Mexico. and there can be no other ex-
planation Of the latest attacks upon
Americans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
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GATED PRESS.

The Associated Press + eX.
elusively entitled TO the use for
republication Of all news dis
patches credited TO II or not
otherwise credited In this paper
and also the local news pub
lIshes herein.
ALI rights OF republication o.
special dispatches herein are
also reserved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

and Harrison streets, Friday night.
The robbery, according 10 Gannon's
confession, took place between u and
/ o'clock. He said that he smashed
a rear window with either brick Or
cinder he picked up in the alley and
entered. He found SO in change in
the cash register and confiscated it.
afterwards leaving by the window.
Then he went to the Commercial Cafe
nearby. where he bought lunch. A
few minutes after he left the cafe he
saw two officers and lodged into i
doorway
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

Mr.. McAdoo is beginning 10 appre-
ciate' the enormous responsibility at
taching to bis new fob as railroad di-
rector Eastern factories have served
notice on him that unless they get
coal Immediately they will be obliged
to suspend operations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

It's hard to beat circus man when
1t comes TO throwing words. Here is
the way Ringing Brothers sends out
greetings. Wishing YOU a marvel
ously merry and mammothly mas
iodonic Christmas and a stupendous-
ly happy and gigantically joyous New
Year DO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

The half million unnaturaIized Ger
mans in the United States must reg
lister the week of Feb. A. according to
an order issued by the department OF
justice After registration the. Ger
man may not change his place Of resi-
deuce without permission Of the gov
eminent Violation on his part Will
result in his internment for the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

All good citizens had their side
walks cleaned of snow this morning
so that their ueighbors could move
along in comfort Those who neg
lected this detail Of duty-well. they
will be talked about again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

The Argus once more suggests that
those hundred or SO prisoners in the
county Jail should have been turned
loose brushing the snow from the
sidewalks this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
PREFERRED PERFORMANCES.

Personally We don't care so much
about the physicians healing them
selves, but we should like to see the
reformers reform themselves.-ohio
State Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

Mrs Resale Goulding, first woman
street car conductor in Washington,
has thrown up her lob. She saws it is
no place for lady We shouldn't
think So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

MFR. Hoover has been called before a
senate committee TO tell what he
knows about sugar We suppose IL
will be in order to ascertain how
many Jumps he takes i'm his coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

Troy. n. ", has a woman alder
man. She is the FIRST member OF her
sex 90 serve in that capacity in the
empire state. That ought TO make the
tiger sit up and try TO look pretty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
I am a genuine hill billy" working
in the open and getting plenty of ex-
ercise and fresh air. Therefore. |
ought to be exempt from the ordinary
Ills OF the present day. However.
there are two affections which bother
me and for which / would like YOU to
give me a remedy l mean suggest
one. LIST, my feet have a tendency to
emulate an unshortened "pone" OF
corn-bread, by cracking open, and. End.
my left foot persists in burning and
cramping under the toes every time |
wear shoes, no matter what size the
shoes may be. c. T. M
Answer-Buy a dozen pairs of
WOODEN socks, and change socks every
MONDAY Smear s0les with giycerin
every night for week. Underneath
the ball Of the left foot wear a pad of
felt or soft leather lengthwise about :
inches by inch, and about one-quar-
ter inch thick at the center and bey-
eled off at the sides.
Shotgun in Infant Feeding.
Our baby is 7 months old and we
feed him: AZ ounces bottled water, 2
heaping taaspoonfuls matted milk. 6
spoonfuls plain milk, spoonfuls lime
water and 5 drops milk Of magnesia.
six feelings a day He vomits occa-
sionaliy. Half teaspoonfuh of castor
oil and a bowel wash or normal salt
solution every week help for a time
only He weighed So pounds at
birth, 1914 pounds today, has lost hall
a pound on several occasions. Is his
diet right? Mrs II. El
Answer-Dont see how the baby can
survive on such skimped ration We
fancy you have omitted mentioning
some important part of his diet. Bet
ter discontinue the matted MIX lime
water and magnesia, and iced the baby
fresh raw milk (if it is clean ana
reaches. you cCldl. otherwise boil #
i've. mfnutes,~ iiluting at first with
one third barley water or oatmeal
water t. tWl-tas:ds milk Also fnao
-scme fresh meat broth dali. Asa y
teaspoonful or Two of fresh Vegetables
any kind, well stewed and straineJ
through a sieve. Increase strength OF
nilk I'll! iahy taxes it lL1ruted At
nine months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31
IaE lsAl IIltsII III TAlnIL lRS
BY WILLIAM SPADv nd.
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Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

If you must have dumb pet about
the house why not can the dog and
the cat and the canary and substitute
q turtle2 A turtle doesn't eat human
food, you know. 1t sticks along for
a certain period, then checks in. This
happens just about the time you have
grown tired of gazing at it. Then
you can procure another one that
looks a little different. Another nice
thing about turtle is that it at
tends strictly TO its own business.
doesn't make racket like a dog or
a canary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

muscles the exercises melt away
superhuous tat.
BE it one thing or the other, the
correction Of the fault requires care
ful attention to the general habits and
The diet with a view TO bringing the
body weight to normal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

YOU may have read that John
Schnake refused to salute the Ameri-
can flag at Evansville, Ind. Fellow
workers stepped on him as thew
would any other reptile they would
have met in the highway.
I NJ q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

cannon Admits Theft Traced
through tracks in the snow and
through fingerprints found on the
window pane, Tommy Cannon. ~
saturday evening confessed to CHIEF
OF Police Charles Schlueter and lien
tenant Frank j Lew that he had ron
bed the city hall smoke house. Fonrtb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-31

celebrates Birthday-Henry Korn,
pioneer baker, celebrated his 18th
birthday anniversary quietly Satur-
day. Mr.. Korn's health, which was
not OF the best year or two ago.
is much improved His friends unite
IN wishing him many more birthday
anniversaries.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-07
Ladies and gents suits cleaned,
pressed, dyed, repaired and altered
at the City Cleaning ParlorS.
HOw's This1

we offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ware for any case of Catarrh that cam
not De cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has heen ta,ran
by catarrh sufferers for the past
tnlrty-hve years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the BIood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrff
Cure for a short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
send for testimonials. free.
#. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-07
Serial No. O11444.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher) +


Department of the Interior
U. S. LAND OFFICE at Water
vile, Wn. May 81, 1917. Notice is
hereby given that Clarence w. Jones,
of Mold, Douglas Co., Wn., who,, on
July 8, 1912, made Homestead Entry
No. 011444, for Sc. n NE. "a NE
Sc. u Sec. %, and S. " NV. n, NV.
n SW. ", S. u NE. a NE. A,sSE.
u, Section %, Township ~, Range
% E, Willamette Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make Final
Five Year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
Frank w. McCann, U. S. Comm
issioner, at Coulee City, Wash, on
the 18th day of July, 1917. W.
Claimant names as Witnesses
o. w. Harms, George w. Rote-
meyer, John Whitney and E. H. Nc
Cuen, all of Mold, Wash.
BEN SPEAR, Register. :.
[6-7-7-5-5.
Serial No. 012681 ~
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-07
NOTICE.
Milton Mclean, Claimant, VS.. Ira ].
Switzer, Defendant.

NOTICE.
Milton Mclean, Claimant, VS.. Ira J..
Switzer, Defendant.
TO IRA ]. SWITZER;
You are hereby notified that on
the 10Th day of June, 1917, at one
o'clock P. M. at Coulee Livery Barn
in the town of Coulee City, in the
County of Grant, State of Washing
ton, there will be offered for sale,
one black horse weighing about SOC
pounds, branded 2 on right should
er, one saddle and one bride. The
said property being offered for sale
to satisfy lien of the said Milton Nc
Lean for keeping and feeding the
aforesaid horse at the request of Ira
]. Switzer since the eighteenth day
of April, 1917, the said lien being for
seventy five, cents (75ctsD per day
since the said eighteenth day of A
pril, 1917, together with the cost of
foreclosure.
You are further notified that I'm
less you appear and satisfy said lien
on or before the day of sale herein
before mentioned, all your right IT,
tie, and interest in the said property
will be then and there disposed of.
Dated this 9Th day of June, 1917.
Milton Nc Lean, Claimant.