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Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
Spy Warnings.

The increased restrictions that the
government has put upon enemy aliens
can be made doubly effective II every
one. soldier and civilian alike, will
heed the very simple warnings that
have been posted in navy yards and
military stations.
Because Won Bernstorff, Won Papen
and others OF their kind have left our
shores by Invitation, it does not follow
that the German secret service has
been entirely eradicated. On the con-
trary, we have plenty Of proof that it
is both existent and virile. Here is
what the government cautions us
against and what it is our duty to OBJ
serve
Don't talk about what you have
done or are going to do. The enemy
has ears everywhere.
Don't discuss naval affairs or the
movement Of ships, their cargoes or
courses with strangers or foreigners.
Don't trust any one you do not
know Enemy spies at home and
abroad viii try to draw you into ar
guments and entrap you into telling
them about the movements Of ships,
| their cargoes, the courses steered and
the steps taken TO defend our ships.
Don't forget to report at once any
( person who tries 10 get information
I from yod or any one else in your hear
/ ing.
/ Don't forget that your want Of care
may nelp the enemy vand lead to the
loss Of American ships and the deaths
Of their crews
Secrecy means safety"
1t is not the purpose of the govern
ment or Of the American people to be
any more severe with enemy aliens
than the circumstances demand, and
by their conduct such aliens viii
themselves determine the extent tc
which the authorities shall go. But
there must be an immediate discon.
| tinuance Of explosions and fires il
ammunition plants, and a total alb
sence of bombs on American trans
ports and cargo vessels.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
Bad News Breaks Through? ?

Tho Berlin newspapers have been
forbidden to publish details OF the
rioting that took place in that city last
Sunday. and hence we will be obliged
10 trust 10 such information as the
royal censor condescends to let
through to estimate the seriousness
Of the uprising and how far-reaching
IL may be in its ramifications; wheth
er II Is the preliminary spark that is
to start conhagration Of national pro-
test and force a revision Of the imper-
ial attitude towards termination of the
war or whether il has been quenched
under the royal heel and there is no
more to be heard OF II.
II may be that the German people
. are Just beginning 10 hear that the
Zeppelin is failure and that the sub
marine is no longer the terror 10
enemy shipping that II was when the
kaiser promised that Great Britain,
starved into submission through the
loss OF food ships, would be begging
for peace by tho first of August. 1t
will be recalled that the Zeppelin was
to have served as the teammate OF
tho submarine. While the latter was
cutting of the food supply the Yep
pelin would be raining bombs upon
the populaee and sending thrill OF
terrorization over the isle that would
readily destroy any remaining resist
ance TO bending to the dictates OF the
Hun. 10 must be surprising to the
noncombatants OF Germany, TO the
ones who have been furnishing the
money to prosecute the war. having
subscribed alread. TO their seventh
7. loan. to be told at this late day that
the two chief weapons OF their nation
nave fallen down, and that now all
that remains is the army in the field
10 carry through the program that il
was confidently proclaimed would he
completed few months after the
starting Of hnstilities three years ago
n n. people OF Germany are hear
n ~ Ss-S ~<~~--4y ~ ~
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

shows an excess OF indican, that is
pretty reliable evidence of too much
animal protein in the diet,
3. Regardless of your age, when the
blood pressure is over 40 millimeters
you certainly need the regular and
frequent attention of your doctor, fol
that is out of normal bounds. Few
insurance companies would grant you
a policy without careful inquiry into
the cause OF the high pressure.
4. Teach your colon to work with
out a whip. You can't accomplish this
with pills or salts or castor oil. but
only with bulky vegetarian diet, mod
crate daily exercise. reasonably free
water drinking, and regular habit OF
making the effort for a bowel move
ment from once to three times a day
The ideal is thnee times a day, shortly
after meals, because that corresponds
with the natural peristaltic waves
which may be seen passing through
the colon three or four times a day
under the N-ray. Whole wheat fseed
wheat long boiledl, rolled oats, wheat
bran mixed with cereals, in bread
gems or cookies, fresh and preserved
fruits of all kinds, more especially
fruits with seeds and skins edible).
). At least three miles of oxygen
on the hoof every day regardless oi
the weather-to aid in burning III
toxic waste matter and improve youi
elimination.
6. At least once year thorough
examination by your doctor, which
means Of course that you must strip
for We said thorough. The examina
tion should include measurement o
your blood pressure, and chemica
and microscopical urine analysis.
| Z. The moderate or temperate ust
or alcoholic beverages unquestionablJ
invites and hastens the progress 0
| cardio-vascular disease or arteria
hardening. You can't compromise witt
d physiological mistake.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
Democratic England.

The British house of commons has
decided to extend the municipal fran
chise to women on the same terms as
they now have the parliamentary fran
chise. And the women of England are
winning recognition without resorting
to the tactics being used by their
American sisters TO the woeful dis
credit of the latter and to the great
discouragement OF the cause whose in
terest they imagine they are advanc-
ing by their foolish maneuverings in
Washington, for which behavior a
number of them are now serving
prison sentences.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

ing these discouragtng reports from
The front il is no wonder that there
are outbursts against the government
and demands for an ending Of the war
while there is still left something upon
which the empire can build for the
future Sbt that Germany is exhaust
ed physically or financially, but the
people are weary, and they want to
quit and return to the peaceful pur-
suits in which they were engaged be-
fore the mad dream Of world domin-
ance inspired Prusslanism in 1914.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

Gave the meat market man a piece OF
nay mind. too. He felt
So bad that he gave me some bones
for Dick. You know we have
Been buying meat for our dog since
the war started. | didn't save
Much there, but it all helps. and may
be IL | keep on scolding
The meat market man he'll give me
bones every day for Dick.
Just see how that little item would
run into money If you
Put 1t down In book for a whole
year. So you see I'm
Always looking out for your pocket
book every day in
The week, With both mother and
on the job you ought 10 feel
That you are being properly safe,
guarded against the food baron
| That's the reason It should be easy
for sea TO LET me satisfy
My whims in other directions. Sup
pose We keep track Of
All 1 save you for the year in beating
down the food bandits
And then subtract 1t from the bills
that | run st the stores
For myself Ill wager you will SAY
| that yaa have the
Most economical daughter in th,
whole city? You don't like
| The iaeaa t knew YOU wouldn't, fol
you're the grandest daddy in tn,
whole world.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
The Day i'm Davenport

The downtown moving picture palaces
do very good business as well as
the theatres. Picture houses eharg-
ing Is cents collect two cents war tax,
while houses charging 5 and 10 cents
collect one cent. The legitimate thea
ire tax is 10 per cent of the price of
the seat The approximate figures
show that business is not dishearten-
ed because of the war and high cost
Of living. 1t also tends to show q pa
triotie spirit The public is glad to
pay the admission tax
Marriage Licenses.-MeIvin Mason,
Long Grove, Iowa. and Irene BIohm.
McCausland, Iowa; Earl Peters, Dal-
las City, Ill, and Ruth Meyer, Daven-
port; Wallace Henderson and Bernice
Shipley, Bettendorf; Arthur C. BreiteT
and Lula G. Grill, Davenport.
Get Five Recruits. Five recruits
were secured for the United States
larmy-four for the regular army and
one for the Iowa national guard
These men enlisted: Sam v. Whit.
aker, HillsboFo, Iowa. Iowa national
guard, One Hundred Twenty-thirr
field artillery; Paul A. Warmer, OF
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

The 40-cent hair cut and the 20-cent
shave are reported TO be on the way.
No explanation is given, but it is as
sumed the raises will be justified by
the war. The BARRIERS could claim
that SO many Of their patrons have
been called to the colors that they are
obliged to tilt the toll to meet the
deficit in receipts. Fully as reason
able argument as others havs offered
in demanding excessive prices.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
MEMBER OF THE ASS0-
GATED PRESS.

The Associated Press "a ex'
clusively entitled TO the use Tor
republication OF all news dis.
patches credited TO 1t or not
otherwise credited In this paper
and also the local news pub
lished herein.
All rights Of republication Of
special dispatches herein are
also reserved.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
N-ray and EpItheljama

Is the X-ray now considered cure
for skin cancer. or Ia surgery the only
certain cure for this kind of cancers
The case is one of an epitheliofna on
the cheek, not larger than a pea at
present IL. CT
AnsWer-X-rsy treatment alone will
cure many such skin cancers, but it
is better to have the lesion surgicaIly
removed and series Of A-ray treat
meats afterYard.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

Kerensky won lot of publicity and
much admiration from the outside
world by HIS picturesque utterances
saying he was ready TO die IN defense
og mis- country, but you may have no
ticed that he crawled into his hole and
pulled the hole in after him just as
soon as he saw real danger 20 his per-
son IN the uifing.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

There is no way of knowing Gefn-
itely, but it would be a safe guess that
the United States is responsible for
the device that is making ii possible
to more successfully combat the Ger
man submarine. But it's a secret that
will keep. The fact that the subs are
under control is enough TO satisfy for
the time being.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

The homs Of citizen OF Elliott,
Iowa. who refused 10 buy a Liberty
bond has been painted yellow by his
neighbors. Here is tip to the citi-
zens of other communities where such
slackers are to be found
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

The suggestion is made that mem
bers OF families contributing men 10
the army or navy wear small service
flags, The idea is pretty, but wouldn't
IL make splendid camoufiage for
those spies we are warned against?
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
Daily History Class
NOVEL,.

NOV. 81.
1896 Sir John Hawkins. British nayi-
gator who served against the Span
ish armada and in brakes expe-
ditions, died; born 1920.
1s94-Japanese captured Port Arthur
and massacred Chinese defenders.
1916 Francis Joseph, emperor OF Aus
tria and king Of Hungary. died,
born 1880. Had reigned 6s years.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

One of the Chicago papers reports
that the first thing the head OF the
Chinese industrial commission did on
reaching the Blackstone hotel in that
city yesterday was TO take bath.
After travelling through the smoke
from the railroad station 10 the hotel
probably be fel, hat he needed it
and decided not 60 it until Saturday
night.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

Havner" The marshal stated that
whenever 4 person was discovered
with the goods on him an arrest
would be made The situation, ac-
cording to the slant" given it by the
United States marshals Office seems 10
be this: Home consumption or no
home consumption. beer, wine or IL
quor cannot be peddled from Illinois
COR any other wet statel into Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
The Hygienic Life.

AhS ty S1NASS AtASs
Good health is the greatest asset a
man or woman can have.
The only way to discover the foun-
tain of youth is to live a hygienic life.
In other words, save your arteries for
your after years.
l. The total quantity OF food assim-
Hated determines your body weight.
and not the kind of food you eat. II
your weight is above the normal for
your age and height, then eat less and
exercise moreno matter what your
habit of eating may be.
.. Meat (which includes fish, once
a week is plenty for a sedentary adult,
twice a week for Il student OF college
age, three times week for a child
for growth. More than this is an
unnecessary burden to metabolism and
an injury to the arteries. ,(Persons
doing hard outdoor work may require
meat every dag1, When the urine test
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

Colonel Roosevelt's reference to
bush league methods" IN the war de-
partment brings up the unpleasant
fact he is permanently retired to the
paiaQrs himself,
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21
HEALTH IAH KS
BY WILLIAM BRADY Nd.
NOTED

health
The ARGUE
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

Is Seeking Damages. - Charging
negligence on the part of the defend
ant company's empioye, John Raitt,
through his attorneys, Ely & Bush,
has filed suit against the Mueller Lum-
her company for $1,000 damages for
injuries sustained on July IA last,
when a motor truck owned by the de-
fendant collided with his auto in Rock
Island. The plaintiff alleges that the
driver Of the truck. a man named
Studehaker. failed TO exercise proper
caution and was careless. The petit
ton charges the driver with using in
toxicating liquor.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

Wins CommissiOn.-A dispatch from
Washington, D. G., stated that Herbert
J. Guenther Of this city was yesterday
commissioned first lieutenant in the
dental reserve corps. Lieutenant
Guenther is well known in this city
and his many friends join in extend
ing their congratulations
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

War Tax $500 Weeky-Dagen-
ports moving picture houses and it's
legitimate theatres are weekly turn
ing over to the United States govern
ment an estimated 81 1,500 in war taxes.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-21

tumwa. Iowa, regular army, aviation
section, signal corps; Ray Garmoe,
Salem, Iowa, regular army, infantry;
Ralph ". Townsend. Salem. Iowa,
regular army. field artillery; Floyd
L. Mcconnell, New London, Iowa, reg
uIar army, infantry
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09
GOV. CAMPBELL'S MESSAGE
 ID LEGISLATURE BRIEF

Governor Campbell's first message to the legislature was short and to the point.
 It recommended the establishment of budget system; that the school law be amended so as to provide greater centralization of authority; that the election laws be made more comprehensive and explicit; that the higher maximum state indebtedness limitation be placed under the control of the state auditor, and urged abolish- ment of nepotism. Labor legislation, calculated to bring about better un- derstanding between employer and employe, is recommended. The dis charge of incompetent clerks in all offices advised.
 There were nasty and significant glances about the chamber when the governor read the section of the message relating to state institutions:
 "It is a matter of the deepest re- gret to me that l cannot report to you upon the details affecting the governance of the several state in stitutions and state departments. The reason is obvious not only to you but it is worldwide knowledge and com ment.
 "That our beloved state should have been forced to submit helplessly to this prevailing notoriety, highly con- ducive to an almost universal disgust from within, and growing disrespect in all quarters from without, is a most deplorable circumstance.
 A section had been reserved in the gallery, near the entrance, for the family of the governor. It was occu- pied by his wife, his mother, his wife's mother and other relatives.
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09
CoCONINO FOREST NOTES

Most of the local forest officers who are handling timber sales are now going about on either snow shoes or skis.
 District Forester Redington and Grazing Inspector Kavanagh spent a few hours in Flagstaff on Jan. 26, re- turning to Williams and Prescott later that day.
 A report was received at the super visor's office on Feb. 1, that Ranger Brown at Camp Verde had just been taken down with scarlet fever, which is reported as quite prevalent at that place.
 Since July 1, 1916, total of over 22,000,000 feet of Government timber has been cut on the Coconino forest by the four local lumber companies.
 Ranger R. T. Ross, who has been scaler at the Flagstaff Lumber Col camps the past two years has been transferred to northern New Mexico,
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09

Section 2. That special election is hereby called and ordered to be held at the regular voting place in said town, on Monday, to wit: the 26th day of February, A. D. 1917, for the pur- pose of submitting to the property taxpayers, who in all other respects are qualified electors of said town, the question whether said Town shall be authorized to borrow money and issue bonds of the said Town in the aggre- gate principal sum of ~.$60,000, and thereby incur an indebtedness in ex- cess of four per centum of the value of the taxable property in said Town for the purpose of purchasing, en- larging and extending the sewer sys- tenn of said Town.
 The polling place shall be the city hall, and the polls shall remain open between the hours of 8 A. M. and 6 P. M.
 The following taxpayers, who are in all other respects qualified electors of said town, are hereby appointed to conduct the said special election:
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09

Campbell regarding a bill introduced in the State Legislature.
 The proposed bill, designated as Senate Bill No. Seven, was read, to- gether with wires exchanged with Senator Campbell, this bill providing for Town Engineer, to be appointed bi-annually by the Common Council of every town, at salary of not to ex- ceed One Hundred and Fifty Dollars per month, this Engineer to have full charge of streets and water works. This bill was amended, so MT. Camp bell, advised, to read Two Hundred for Engineer.
 Moved by Richardson, seconded by Quay, that the Clerk be instructed to request MT. Campbell to support the bill in question, providing the salary clause reads: mot to exceed Two Hundred Dollars per month." Motion carried unanimously.
 Proposal of Burns & Mcdonnell, &C., companying their letter of January 22nd, were read, being substantially as follows:
 For appraising the present sewer system, etc. $750.00.
 For plans, specifications, estimates, etc. for the improvement and exten- sion of the system, (59o) five per cent of the contract cost.
 For supervision of construction work, if desired, the services of a competent man at s2O0.00 per month.
 Moved by Zalaha, seconded by Bor- um, that the proposition of Burns and Mcdonnell be rejected. Motion car ried unanimously.
 No further business appearing, the Council adjourned.
 Approved: s. L. FINLEY,
 Mayor, Town of Flagstaff. Attest: ALEX. A. JOHNSTON,
 Clerk, Town of Flagstaff.
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09
COUNCIL MINUTES
 MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1917

Pursuant to call of the Mayor, the Common Council of the Town of Flag staff met at the Town Hall Saturday evening, February 3rd, at 8 o'clock p. m. Present Mayor Finley, Council men Borum, Heiser, Quay, Richard son and Zalaha. Clerk Johnston and Town Attorney Jones and Eingineer Brooks.
 This was a special meeting called to consider a proposal from Burns & Mcdonnell, Consulting Engineers, of Kansas City covering the appraisal of the old sewer system, together with plans for extensions, together with supervision of same, also to take ac- ton on wires from Senator H. E..
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09
ST. VALENTINES DAY IS
 A LEGAL HOLIDAY
A Proclamation by the Governor of
 Arizona

Executive Department, State of Arizona.
 In conformity with Paragraph 3283, Title XIX, Civil Code, evised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, I, Thomas E. Camp bell, governor of Arizona, by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, Feb ruary 14th, 1917, as legal holiday, the same being the fifth anniversary of the admission of Arizona into the Union of States.
 And l do earnestly recommend that, in commemoration of this day, all citizens shall unite in execises which shall be appropriate. Arizona is just entering the most prosperous epoch in her history and it is but fitting that a grateful citizenship take pause and honor the natal day of their State, that their children, and the stranger within their gates, may be inspired with pride, loyalty and devotion for her further moral, physical and spiri- tual growth in the sisterhood of the United States.
 In witness whereof, I have hereto fore set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arizona to be affixed.
 Done at Phoenix, the Capitol, this 31st day of January, 1917. (Seal)
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL,
 Governor of Arizona. Attest: SIDNEY P. OSBORN,
 Secretary of State.
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09

and that said special election shall be called and notice given by posting at least five copies of this ordinance in public places within said town, at least twelve days prior to the date of said election, and by posting a copy of this order and notice at the polling place in said town and by publishing a copy thereof in "The Coconino Sum-" the official newspaper of said town in five consecutive weekly issues of said paper, immediately preceding the date of said election; that said special election shall be held in conformity with the provisions of the general election laws of the state of Arizona relative to elections on the question of mourning municipal indebtedness and issuing bonds therefor; the re- turns of said election shall be made to the common council of said town with in twelve days from the date of said election, and the said common council shall hold special meeting on the first Monday succeeding said twelfth day for the purpose of canvassing the vote cast at said election.
 Section 5. That the town clerk is hereby ordered and directed to cause said notices of election to be posted and published as herein required and to cause official ballots to be printed, containing the question herein ordered to be submitted and furnish the cleo tion officers with said official ballots and the election supplies required by law.
 Section 6. Inasmuch as it is neces- sary for the immediate preservation of the public health and safety, that the town of Flagstaff take immediate steps to purchase, enlarge and extend the sewer system of said town, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in effect immediately after its passage and ap- proval by the mayor.
 Section 2. All ordinances, resola- tions, orders or parts thereof in con- flict herewith are hereby repealed.
 Passed by the common council the 23rd day of January, A. D. 1917.
 Approved by the mayor the 23rd day of January, A. D. 1917.
 S. L. FINLEY,
 Mayor of the Town of Flagstaff, Arizona.
 (SeaD
 Attest: ALEX. A. JOHNSTON,
 Town Clerk of the town of Flag staff, Arizona.
 1st pub. Jan. 26
 Last publ. Feb. 23.
 Posted this. ... day of. ....... .19..
 ...............
 Town Marshal
The Coconino sun., 1917-02-09
OFFICIAL BALLOT

Special Bond Election Held the 26th
 Day of February, A. D. 1917, in
 the Town of Flagstaff, Ariz.
 Shall the Town of Flagstaff, Ari- zona, be authorized to borrow money and issue bonds of said town in the aggregate principal sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,O00), and thereby incur an indebtedness in ex- cess of four per centum of the value of the taxable property in said town for the purpose of purchasing the ex- isting sewer system of said town and making enlargements and extensions thereof, said sewers to be owned and controlled by said town, and said bonds to consist of 60 bonds numbered from l to 60, inclusive, of the demo- imitation of s1 ,000 each, dated Janu- ary i, A. D. 1917, bearing interest at the rate of five and one half per cent um per annum, payable semi-annual- ly, and maturing as follows: