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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Household Heat and Humidity.

The melancholy days have come
and the annual warfare between
the age old habit of keeping good
and warm and the never too vigor-
Gus resistance of the respiratory
mucosa, or, as a doctor might call
it, the lining of the air passa ges,
is on
Numerous cOntrivances have been
introduced for the purpose of mois-
tening the heated air Of dwellings,
but their general inefficiency is evi-
dent when we consider that, as
demonstrated by Bryce of Ottawa,
| rs gallons Of water must be evap-
GRATED daily in an ordinary sized
house to maintain normal humidity
or moisture under the conditions
of our northern winter" Few hu-
midifieTs evapOrate more than five
OF ten gallons OF water a day.
Keep cool and save doctor bills.
Body warmth or comfort is not
determined by the temperature of
the surrounding atmosphere, but
by the state of metabOlism. An &C
tive metabOIism (oxidation or COM
bustion) keeps the body cOmforta-
bly, warm. Excessive clothing
(coddling), overheated air, lack of
regular daily exercise, and over
eating, tend to slow down metabol-
ism; thus the thoughtIess, in their
misguided effort to keep good and
warm, often defeat their own pur-
pose.
The open air generally contains
suffi cient moisture Heating the air
| dries it out. If, by normal living,
you can maintain a normal meta
bolism you will find a household
! temperature of from go to 60 de-
/ grees perfectly comfortable in the
winter time. But if you are a self
made mollycoddle you want a tenn
/ perature of 70 or more degrees. It
| is all a matter of habit. 1t is more
than habit, it is custom, keeping
good and warm-and dying young.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Aid in Finding Teachers.

Fifty thousand teachers places are vacant, and
10000 persons are teaching this year who have
never before taught class. Several thousand
schools have actually closed or have remained IN
opened because it impossible for the local trus-
tees find teachers for them. The lowered stand
ards many places and the total lack of instruction
in others mean loss to the children of the nation
which cannot be replaced
The shortage OF teachers affects nearly every
state in the union. Many urgent requests have been
made for the assistance of the United States bureau
education for it is clearly impossible for some of
the states to man their schools with the teachers
available in their borders.
, President Wilson has been moved by this condi-
ton He has directed the establishment the bu-
reau Of education of division to assist local
officers in finding teachers to meet the emergency
and he has written open letter Of appeal to ali
who qualified and able to teach urging them to
signify their willingness to by registering with
the new school board service division of the bureau
of education, in Washington Schools seeking teach
ers will be put in touch registrants with the
expectation of employment in the regular way No
charge whatever will be made to either the regis
trants or to the schools for the service.
1t is well known that IN every community tnere
are women who formerly taught, whose husbands
are now the army in other branches of the gov
ernncent service or whose homes do not demand all
their time. Such are specially needed in the
schools now.
High schools all over the country have suffered
from the demand for of scientific training for
service in munition plants. the chemical warfare
branch the army. and the like. The shortage Of
teachers of chemistry and physics is part, ulary
acute It is pointed out that this shortage might
be met in many cases if physicians, pharmacists,
and other professional would take classes in
nearby schools for part of each day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

The turbinate or spongy bodies
in the nose-those alleged ''bones"
the old time nose and throat spe-
cialists delighted to cut out-are
humidors of the inspired air. Be
sides warming up the air, of what
ever temperature, TO blood heat be-
fore it enters the lungs, the spOngy
bodies moisten it. If you work
them too hard at this mOistening
job, as you do when you heat your
dwelling above SIS degrees, the
spongy bodies naturally fail to do
their duty in time, you have dry
throat, STIFFNESS of the head, and
everything that interests the nose
and throat specialist. Air at 60 to
So degrees still contains reason
able proportion of moisture, but air
heated above IS degrees is usually
as dry or drier than the driest des-
ert air.
Husband your coal supply now,
and you will need no spring tonic
next April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

your needs"
Among her flowers, a few days
later, village neighbor found the
illustrator. She had always been
proud of her small, white hands, so
they were protected now by heavy
gloves.
Have you heard" the neighbor
questioned, about John Craithorne
the bachelor architect? Well. he's
down with this terrible influenza
and the doctors say he's pretty bad.
His father, who was took to the
hospital with it yesterday, died this
morning. The housekeeper clean
cleared out-scared to death of the
disease; and they can't coax a soul
in to take care o. him. Most every
body's busy with their own home
folks, an it's too late to take him
TO the hospital, If there was room
there, which they amt.
The doctor was there three times
today and did what he could for MIR.
Craithorne. He asked me to go in.
but-land! l got to look out for
my family"
Constance, the illustrator. tore
the gloves from her hands; her
face was white; her eyes burned
with light OF purpose. Before the
neighbor had reached her own door.
Constance was at John Craithorne's
bedside He did not recognize her.
but that did not matter.
When the doctor came again, the
two labored together through the
night, and by morning the patient
had been given his chance, hope
full chance it was. Wan, disheveled.
the sick man looked up into the
tenderly transformed face of the
woman
You must get better, John" she
murmured tiercely. II could die for
you; | learned that last night. But
] cannot live without you"
With vast effort the man moved
his painful head TO rest IL against
her breast
Constance. he breathed. this
is heaven"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
THE PROVING.
By Jack LawtOIr

The woman lifted her head to
look up from the portfolio of draw
ings, into the face of the man who
held it.
DO you know" she said, and
laughing softly, Il have been won
dering how one who can so beauti-
fully picture home and dOmesticity
has so long escaped it's charm"
The man looked straight back
into her eyes.
One might ask" he replied, "the
same question of you"
And if / answered truly, you
would not believe One never be-
Ieves a woman. 1t is the man alone
who is supposed TO prefer freedom
When 1 first came here the woman
smiled, you were pointed out to
me as a heartless trifer in affec-
lions. Disappointed maids, it SEEM
ed, had languished all along your
path. So l concluded that you had,
perhaps, been disappointed your
self in fancied loves, which were
but fancies after all"
Speaking from experience?7 the
man suggested.
ana When you came among US,
he went on, Il marveled at your
choice of this sleepy town as a place
Of abode. You were a successful
illustrator. they told me, and
pardon me-your manner and ap-
pearance were both so remarkably
attractive one wondered that you
could bring yourself to hide so
much"
The woman put forth a protest
ing hand.
Now, she said, Il am not one of
those who expect flatteTy. There
fore, il is not necessary to make
ths effort. / decided to build my
well-earned bungalow here. and
settle down in the quiet and beauty
my weary spirit has long coveted
| am doing good work, the prin-
CinaI advantage and I'm near
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
With Other Editors
The Reckoning at Last.

The truth of the world war is coming home to
the German people at last The great conspiracy Of
deception is being laid bare. Lichnowsky and Muh-
Ion justified and they will go down in history
honest men, true patriots, and Germans, whose
devotion to truth, honor, and peace could not be
corrupted by the Potsdam poison,
Says Vorwaerts: We have been told that Ger
many had no knowledge of Austr1a's ultimatum to
Serbia It was a lie Berlin is said to have told
Vienna to go slow. 1t lie. On the contrary,
Berlin melted Vienna. In the course of his proc
amation Cof war; William II, declared In the midst
of peace we are attacked by the enemy base,
impudent, bottomless, shameless lie"
What a crime! What Indictment!
But what now? Are the men guilty of this
atrocious plot against the peace of the world be
saved through official immunity? Surely justice
viii hide her face if the Potsdam incendiaries go
without punishment They be proved guilty Of
the death of millions of men and women and chill
dren. Germany herself has lost million and a
half of men, not counting the thousands who have
died from war conditions Great Britain has lost
over 100000 France has paid terrible price
italy, Belgium. Serbia, Russia The reckoning is
CHASTITY. NapoIeon's record was petty compared to
that OF this war.
1t would be the most sardonic afterclimax in all
history if the men who for years nourished this
bloody purpose and buttressed it with an I'M
paralleed system of lies should be allowed to pass
the remainder Of their lives in private comfort and
peace.
The Putsdam gang should be brought before the
bar Of world justice represented by tribunal able
to enforce its decree Not only Wilhelm but the
and of war. These maIefactors should be punished
in such manner and in such degree as will satisfy
every righteous conscience. II this war is to lay
the foundations of saner world. of a higher and
safer organization Of international society this JUS
tee must be done upon the Potsdam euuspfrators-
Chicago Tribune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
The Mooney Case.

Thomas J. Mooney may not actually have placed
the bomb which killed 10 persons during prepared
ness parade in San Francisco, as was charged and
It is possible that he did not have fair trial The
evidence seems 70 have established pretty clearly
though. that he trained with people who did such
things and was in sympathy with them and with
snv measure which interfered with the war aims OF
the United States.
Whatever was coming to him for conspiracy and
treason it is probable the courts went too far
in condemning him to death under state laws a
life term would have been Just, in the light Of
proven fact
1t is unfortunate that it was considered neces-
sary to make an issue Of this case, placing the de-
PENDANT in the eyes of many, in the light OF
martyr. He is not worthy of the part
It is unfortunate too, that the governor Of Cali
forni did not see fit to extend clemency before the
case went so far We like to think that the ma
chinery of justice IN this is automatic and
unfafng, but such condolences as this Of tardy
moderation Of terms coming after threats of re-
prisal tend TO create an uncomfortable doubt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Chr Bull nf Gn&tur

Washington, Nov. 30.-The cas-
uaIty list given out today by the
war department has a total OF LIB
names.
(SECTION 0NE).
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American expeditionary
forces: Killed in action, 95, died OF
wounds, 81; died Of accident and
other causes, 8; wounded severely,
%; wounded slightly, 1885; missing
IN action, 81. Total. $50.
Killed in Action.
Yngve ALI Bengston. Rockford,
Ill.
PRIVATES.
Lee Flora, Maxwell, Iowa.
James V. Lynch, Ayrshire, Iowa.
Charles f. Mcguire, Alton, Ill.
George II. Martz, Storm Lake,
Iowa.
WAYNE NJ. SHELLEY, IA F..
18TH ST., DAVENPORT.
Clifford D. Vorhies, Lockridge,
Iowa.
coRPoRALS.
Peter Cassiday. Arlington, III.
PRIVATES.
Robert ]. s. Bacon. Chicago.
Walter f. Eggert, Chicago.
Cecil Gordy, Clarksburg, III.
Kenneth Lloyd Mccoy, Me!rose,
Iowa.
Elmer Muths, Chicago.
Paul A H. Schultz, Lansing, Ill.
Chester II. lobe. Tunnelhill, Ill.
Wounded Severely.
Charles Albert Irwin, Grand Rap
ids. Iowa.
Earl r. Kirk, Atlantic, Iowa.
Wounded Slightly In Action.
CORPORALS.
Homer II. Stewart, Chicago.
PRIVATES.
George Cadet, Springfield, III.
John S. Knox, Madrid, Iowa.
Ralph Rosenberger, Gladbrook,
Iowa.
Robert Whftworth, Norris, III.
William c. Fascher, Garnavillo,
Iowa.
Missing in Action.
SERGEANTS.
CLARENCE IRWIN, 119 FOREST
AVE, ROCK ISLAND.
CORPORALS.
Alfred W. Schlike. Chicago.
Thurston Taylor Coleman, Hous-
ton, Ill.
PRIVATES.
John T. Hall, Springfield. III. +
John E. Hopper, Bellevue. III.
James e. OHara, LinesviIle, Ia
Phillip Piece, Sesser, Ill.
John Popelka, Chicago.
Nathan Thomas, Chicago.
Joe Bracco. Westyille, III.
Robert Powlista, Oxford juno
ton, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
AirrIanes After the War.

With the coming Of peace, interest in the develop
nent Of the airplane machine viii in all
probability come to speedy halt However it is
more than likely there VIII be no let up in efforts
adapt this marvellous of transportation for
purposes Of business and pleasure well as for
the development of science.
IN this connection 1t is interesting note The
fact that plans are being formulated by Captain Rob-
ert A Bartlett make ar ralaae flight the north
pole In recent interview he explained that since
he distance from Etah Greenland iron which point
he proposes start the trip the pole only
about hundred miles. it should be possible to
north pole, within single day without difficulty
In view Of the fact that daylight is practically
tinuous in the polar regions during the summer time
the trip would be made entirely by daylight even
though It extended over several days. Moreover the
fact that In midsummer the weather in the polar
regions is clear and balmy. would seem to insure
practically ideal conditions for the flight. Captain
Bartlett is nov an officer in the u s. navy; he
poets. however, 20 BE- mustered out Of the service
in time enable him make the flight to the north
pole next summer.
It is said the CaDroni brothers in Italy, recogniz
lng the commercial possibilities OF Iong-distaHce
flyers. building huge eighteen-thouzand-
horsepower aerial monster for oversee trips. Manu-
facturers both here and abroad are planning to
greatly extend the usefulness Of arpanes for peace
purposes and some are wondering whether or not
the airpFane IS to suppIant the auto as pleasure
vehicle. The production Of aerial pleasureplane,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

Clyde Earl Rorah, Kewanso "a
Ralph u. Villano, Melroao p. a.
Ill.
Mike Gc1will. Chicago.
Thomas u. Huitt, Springfield m
William 70. Marshall, Champsi1,1rr
III. 'ea'
George Penski, West Frantfor
III.
(SRCTION TWO.
Killed In Action.
LIEUTENANT.
Jay I. Carpenter, Rochelle. iii
SERGEANT.
Oscar Peterson, Chicago.
CORPORAL.
Mark Antwine, Arlington. Eov.
WAGNER.
Carl c. Siberts, Winfield Low.
PRIVATES.
Jerry Cerny. Chicago.
Chris II. Duhye. Lamotte. Ion,
Paul Gehrke. Marengo I'm
Robert Alouzo Thompson. N.
shua, Iowa.
Ernest 7. Heroid, Tacoma. lava
Raymond 3. Seaton. Fl Paso m
Thomas H. Garnet Evansios
III.
Hyman Kaufman. Chicago.
Stephen MASK, Chicago.
Died Of Wounds.
SERGEANT.
Ernest Hart, Pontiac, m
CORPORAL.
Harry f. Glass. Prophetstowp
III.
Ceslestino Becchelli, Kincaid. Ill
Jake Gray, Canton, I'll.
Joseph v. Kozielsh, Chicago.
Died OF Disease.
Ira F. Daily, Stratford, Iowa
Elmer T. Ellison, Gibson Civ.
III.
Nick ]. Goetzinger. Grad. Iowa
Clarence Harmon, Vinton Iowa
Johnnie r. Hoffman, Westheld IA
Peter J. Huerter, Cross Point
III.
Oscar Telling, lake Forest, n
Harry G. Johnson, UnionYfTle
Iowa.
John Knute, GIidden, Iowa
Freeman D. Lankelma, Pelia. "a
Louis Philip, Litchheld, III.
Herman POppema, Hospero, Ia
Walter A. Zehausen, Carlinville
III.
John II. Rohlfs. Ireton, Iowa
Carl SieRel. Chicago.
Ray W. Smith, Meserney, Iowa
William D. Steiner. Varinia, "a
ROY PICKUP, 1f0S 3RD AVE.
ROCK ISLAND.
Charles l. Hitchcock, CentervIle
Iowa.
Edwin George Johnson, Der
MOines, Iowa.
Victor J. Meek. Des Moines, "a.
Ralph I. Ralston, Burlington,
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
The Daily Short Story

enough to run into the city when
occasion demands On the same
score, have done some marveling'
about you. A clever man in any
special line is interesting. Why
does the architect OF ability prefer
also to reside in the hidden cor
ner2''
THE home OF my fathers" the
man replied, correctly speaking,
the home of my father. Though l
may travel far, this spot remains
my headquarters.
The woman nodded understand
ingIy.
Suddenly her companion leaned
forward
do you know" he said, that
from the first moment I saw you,
you have never been out of my
thOughts2''
Never have l." he laughed short
ly. deliberately sought without en-
couragement of any sort, an un-
married woman with the intention
of making henry friend You
have helped me wonderfully in sug-
gestions concerning my work. In
many " avs yCuI II dihs sweet III
fiuence-" his voice trembled. 81
believe that this-friendship- at
last my longing for the home and
domesticity of which you spoke. ]
believe" his hands reached out tc
clasp the woman's, but hers were
busy with the portfolio-"that love
has found me at last"
You will not believe it, after a
little time" she said. Nor will I.
For you have also captured my
shall | call it admiration? But love
OH our friendship is too pleasant
thing to be placed with past fan
cied loves. Let us put the imagin-
alive aside, and go on helpfully as
we have been"
The man arose and walked impa-
iently the length of the room.
DO not let us be deceived by
glamour, John: we have both grown
into our independent ways: why,
I am too selfish now to consider
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Good to Eat.

Carrot and Onion Surprise
Scrape and wash three medium car
rots, peel and wash three medium
onions, slice thin into skillet con-
tanning one spoon of hot fat, add
! boiling water to cover and cook IN
/ til tender and water is all absorbed
season with one teaspoon salt and
bit of butter.
Apple Sauce Cake-One and a
/ half cups apple sauce, unsweeten-
ed; one cup sugar, one egg, half
cup butter or fat, one cup chopped
raisins, two teaspoons soda dis
! solved in one spoon hot water, one
! quarter teaspoon cinnamon, nut
meg and allspice, one and one-half
cups barley -four, one cup white
flour.
Creole Tomatoes - Stew until
done one dozen ripe tomatoes and
one sweet pepper, add one teaspoon
salt, one cup rich milk, one beaten
egg and one spoon cornstarch dis
| solved in the milk; add one tea
spoon butter Serve hot.
Sour Cream Mayonnaise-This Is
very good way to use up any
cream that may have accumulated.
Beat together until very light one
cup sour cream, two eggs, one tea
spoon salt, one teaspoon (scant)
mustard, one teaspoon honey or
syrup. Add three tablespoons vim
egar. Put in double boiler and
cook until it thickens, stirring con-
stantly.
Rrownad Pica-Ora cur, rico ona
teaspoon salt. boiling water; wash
rice thoroughly; put on boiler with
| four quarts boiling water, add rice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Heart @0HOm0
71,91IOTODrO111cC =!
- 3 II U e FL j Y 4 & ETH rIkl(lkLILON
" a MRC. ELIZABETH THONPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I always
lived on a farm until / married and
came here. l had high school ed
ucation and have read a great deal
After 1 had been here about three
weeks my sister-in-law called on
me. She is a society woman and
spends most of her time going to
card parties.
A few weeks later she invited me
to a card party at her house and
accepted. When got there I found
| that she was making a convenience
of me. One of the guests disap-
pointed her the last minute and she
had TO get some one to play in her
place. She also called upon me to
assist with the serving and help
the maid and had most Of that to
do. l had q miserable time and
made up my mind [ would never 20
into her house again. But she had
a dinner party for my fathor-in-
law and l tried il again She was
so cold and sarcastic that day that
my husband said he would never
take me there again and advised
me not to associate with her.
1t has come TO me that my sister
in-law is telling the women that l
am very common and that she does
not care 10 make a sister Of me
This hurts my feelings terribly and
keeps me, / think, from making
many friends, because the people
are afraid of my sister-iu-taw's
opinion and they think If they are
friendly TO me she will look down
on them.
| get very lonely. What can l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Eleventh Hour Patriotism.

There are more appropriate ways OF showing zeal
country than by trying to get into the army
after the fighting is over.
The man who did not seek deferred classified
ton on doubtful grounds need not feel disgraoed
because Uncle Sam did not happen to call him. II
he was usefully employed and invested what he could
in government securities he did his part none the
less than If he had been the front Actually
he may have been more useful than the man who
was called but never got out of the training camp
Assuredly no one blames the soldier who failed TO
see action ana neither viii there be any censure
for the civilian who was ready. but called.
The war department, not the individual, decided
who should serve. Apolog1zing for having staid at
home is worse than useless. 1t is apt be miscon-
strued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

to sell at the cost of mediumprIce automobile is
a certainty of the future and, result OF in
creasing structural strength, stabfizing and
controlling devices, and the of parachutes to
provide safe landing in extreme emergencies, fly
ing is rapidly becoming safe automobiling and
is likely to be more popular
Castor oil has proven to be the only perfect lubr
cant for airplane all attitudes and temper
atures and since aviation development is causing
increased demand for this oil, farmers urged to
produce the castor oil bean in large quantities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Diet in Diabetes.

l am a travelling man, walking
about five miles a day carrying a
30-pound bag. Have had diabetes
for some time; lost 20 pounds
weight last year. Hard to follow
any diet when living at hotels--if
they serve hash you eat hash or
go hungry. One doctor tells me to
eat oatmeal only on two days each
week, another tells me to eat no
meat. and still another tells me to
eat lots of meat and the fatter the
better What is your opinion of the
tailor-made diabetic foods?
s. T. A.
Answer - Ready-made foods and
ready-made diets are about equally
vaIueless in diabetes. One so af-
fected should ente& a hospital IN
der the care Of physician who
will determine his individual de-
gree of tolerance for carbohydrate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

We should be more than glad to believe that the
new liberty fuel" said have been perfected by
army Officers is claimed for it The cost,
tFFo-fifths of gasoline, is reasonable Thirty per
cent more power miles per gallon, easy start
ing st any temperature, safety from premature ex-
plosion, abundance Of materiaIs-an these sound
mighty fine But when they claim that though kero-
sene is its base it is odorIess and tasteless-wel
we feel obliged to do as the automobile manufae-
turers are doing-withhold comment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

crossing the Rhine would have created worldwide
panic. The crossing that began today. however.
is not calculated TO cause any fear unless it be
among the junlers east of that historic stream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

And now William Holenzolern formally re-
flutes the story that he has aspirations to return
to power. Every day brings fresh proof that the
Hun military autocracy is scrambled egg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

If it is beneath the dignity of the president to
personally take part in the peace conference. then
dignity be hanged!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

Banqueting in airplanes may be the height Of
good taste to speak, but never had much Of
laundering for rarefied atmosphere of the upper
social strata you know.