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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
HELPING the Hun.

THE strength, the punch, the get
, there-ness OF our army depends upon
its morale; its mental condition is al
most as important as its physical con-
dition. Within the last few months l
have talked with famous generals of
the old world. They all tell me that
disappointed. unhappy men do not win
battles"
So says Governor Arthur Capper of
Kansas. And what he says has the
ring Of truth In 1t.
Unhappy, disappointed men cannot
win anywhere-in peaceful pursuits
or in wartime occupations.
There is but this difference: 1t is
much easier to bring unhappiness and
discomfort to man near the battle
fields roar OF in the soldiers training
camp than II he were stationed else
where. :
A mother, a sister, friend, can do
It, unconsciously and without knowl-
edge of the results. Letters of sob
variety may bring unhappiness to the
soldiers heart, especially those teem-
ing with fear for the beloved boys
safety.
The patriotic thing to dol the thing
which SVill most brighten your boys
days "Over there" and which will
help surprisingly In winning the-war
is to write cheerful letters, cosby
letters, the letters which bring a smile
10 the eye and take ones mind off the
grimness Of war, the. roar Of guns and
the mud of the trenches.
II you cannot write that kind Of a
letter it were better to write none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
Keep Cool On Coal.

Consumers are warned by the Rock
Island Chamber Of Commerce not to
lose their heads over the coal situa-
ton and begin boarding in anticipation
Of prolongation Of severe weather.
Dealers gre doing their utmost to take
care OF demands, but they will be
handicapped II patrons begin ordering
more coal than they need. Thus far
Rock Island has got along in pretty
good shape on the coal question this
winter, and In this respect has Jared
much better than numbers Of other
localities. The dealer does not wish
TO see any citizen sighted in coal, but
be must have cooperation If he Is to
insure against ineQuable distribution.
II every citizen will order just the
amount of coal that he requires for
the heating Of his home there Is conf
denceN here that there will be enough
to 60 around and that there will be NO
suffering in Rock Island because of a
shortage Of supply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
The Russian Puzzle.

There is no telling what another
DAY will bring in the Teutonic-R Rus
sian peace parleys. One report has
Il that the Germans have withdrawn
from the conference and another says
that the Bolsheviki has decided to
fight for the rights that IT was origin
ally assured would be forthcoming
Incidental to a peace compact formu-
lated with Germany Today we are
told that the delegates of both c0un-
tries are to get their heads together
once moro in an effort to patch their
differences. Russia is demanding GER
lain concessions that it is doubtful
hat Germany will assent to- Chief
among these is that the kaiser keep
hands off Russian territory and that
ne permit the country to conduct its
affairs in future free of foreign dicta-
ton. Peace without annexation, In
fulfiliment Of the word and spirit Of
The reichstag resolution, is sought by
Russia, but the ruling military pow
srs of Germany protest that the reich
stag document is another mere scrap
of paper, and they propose that Rus
;ia shall be governed in future in con-
,ormance with the mailed listed pol
lcies of the Berlin junkers. What in
iucements Gave been thrown out to
he Bolsheviki TO reopen negotiations
are not made plain in the dispatches,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
Murders in Army Camp.

The mysterious phase Of the quad
ripple murder at Camp Funston last
evening is that it should have Oc-
Cured unnoticed in the heart of a
cantonment of soldiers, men trained to
be on guard against the enemy. The
murders are supposed to have been
committed between 6 and 7 O'Clock.
The victims were the men in charge
Of the camp bank, which is housed in
frame structure and easy of ac-
cess. However, it was considered Sc
cure against attack in view Of its pro-
tected location. Robbery was the
motive, $1,000 Of the banks funds
having been found missing when a
check was conducted following the
murders. One Of those participating
In the robbery and slayings is said to
have been dressed in the uniform of a
| United States army captain. While it
Is not impossible that an army officer
might have been involved, until more
convincing evidence to the contrary is
produced, the belief that the captain s
uniform was disguise for a profess
sional crook will prevail. The muir
ders were brutal in the extreme, the
bodies of the four having literally
been hacked to pieces. 1t is hoped that
I the government will continue it's in
Vestigation until it runs down the
guilty and doles out full punishment
| to them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Chilblains.

Will you kindly tell me what one
can do to relieve chilblains or frosted
feet? My feet itch, then get red and
swollen. (M. F.)
Answer. - (a) Preventive meas
ures. Avoid hot water when washing
feet. Avoid hot baths. but rather take
tepid baths and as rarely as the law
allows. Wear light weight if en-
ployed mostly indoors) or medium
weight (if employed mostly outdoors),
knitted wool or wool and silk under
wear, with stockings of similar
weight and texture never cotton. If
feet perspire noticeably, try to have a
complete change of shoes and stock
ings every midday. Avoid nailed
soles and thin soles. Avoid constric-
ton Of ankles by tight shoes. and con-
strictiou of instep or toes by narrow
shoes. The United States army Mum
son last) shoe is the ideal style. Avoid
circular garters about the leg.
Obj Remedial measNes: Friction
with bay rum or camphor liniment.
Lie on back, elevate legs and vigor-
ously exercise the toes and feet. in
order to drive stagnant blood down
the veins. This is advisable also as a
preventative measure three times a
day. II blisters form. swab skin at
edge with iodine, then prick with
hamed or boiled needle, and gently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

Probably Germany has framed up a
new program that she is hopeful of
having, adopted while the Russian
delegates are looking out the window.
But the impression gains strength in
the American capital that the Rus
slams are skeptical of every move ini-
tiated by Berlin and will refuse to en-
terrain any halfway measures; that
they will either have peace embody-
ing their oft-repeated aims or will re-
turn to the sword to enforce them.
Russia has been considerably buoyed
by the recent addresses Of President
Wilson and Premier Lloyd George,
and has come to understand, despite
| her desertion of the allied cause, she
still retains the friendship of the ma
, tons on which she has turned her
| back, and that they continue to be
willing TO extend her the same meas
ure Of helpfulness as heretofore. This
| has strengthened the resistance of the
Slav revolutionist, and right now he
| would just as soon fight for what he
wants as to get it without returning to
| belligerency. Russia would not
! cut much of figure as fighting
factor, but her realignment with the
allies would be a great moral help
and would at least force the central
empires to return to the eastern front
a large portion of the troops that have
been withdrawn from that section
since the declaration of an armistice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

Two Indictments Returned-Indict-
ments charging Howard G. Selden, art
salesman, and Louis Mason, actor,
with committing sodomy, were return
ed by the Scott county grand jury in
what is believed to have been the
shortest session of any grand jury in
Scott county.
: -
Obituary RecOrd-The death of John
Skimin, life long resident of Scott
county, occurred yesterday afternoon
at / o'clock at the Davenport hospital,
where he had been confined for a
length of time. Pneumonia was the
cause of death. Deceased was 6S
years of age, and was well known
and a popular business man, having
been engaged in the grain business for
many years at Walcott, Iowa, and OF
late at Long Grove, Iowa. He leaves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

ment OF Individual cases cdnuot De CO
care of The Argus.
The first drink. What will it be?
A mistake.
The excuse: Sociability. Good fell
lowship.
The theory: IAN occasional drink
doesn't hurt q fellow, as long as he
doesn't lose his head and take another
or fall in with the crowd and stand
treat till everybody is mushy. Pretty
poor philosophy, that. 1t has killed
many a good fellow with too much
confidence in himself.
The first drink doesn't do a man
any good. You can't argue that point.
Even if it proves harmless, it never
by any chance does him bit of good.
This whole proposition has been
argued pro and con and tested out in
practice by thousands of fellows as
good as you or l, and the final verdict
is that the first drink is just big
mistake.
Good fellowship, companionability,
sociability, whatever you please to
call that spirit which draws good fell
lows together, certainly doesn't de-
pend on a drink of anything ever
served at a table or over bar. We
must be careful not to confuse the
mushiness of a man in his cups, the
song and laughter and joviality that
goes with mild intoxication, with good
! fellowship. Good fellows never feel
impelled to hand one another a wal
| lop on the eye and then apologize
next day when they have recovered
their senses. Good fellowship never
prompts man to ridicule or sheer at
a comrade who thinks more of his
health and his self-respect than he
thinks of his stomach. If man wants
/ a drink OF thinks he needs one, that
| is his business; when it comes to your
selection of drink, that is your bus
mess. A real man will never confess
| by look or word any surprise Or dis
appointment when you choose butter
milk, lemonade or water. If you are
not two-by-four character yourself
you will never feel any conjunction
whatever, in any company anywhere
| in making your own uncensored
choice of beverages.
The wise boy, these days, keeps his
head clear and brings home the bacon
The smart Aleck peters out halfway
along the road. 1t it no longer a
mere question Of morals, or even OF
health. Efficiency makes teetotalism
necessary and unavoidable.
What will you have?
Make it mineral water-if you are
bound to squander money on youl
drink-and stay in the race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

Joseph H. Sharpe, who met his death
in an airplane accident in England
was claimed as a Rock Island boy
though he had resided here only a
short time, coming from his home in
Louisiana to take employment in the
tractor department of the Rock Island
Plow company. He was intensely pa
triotic and at the first opportunity set
out to get into the most dangerous
branch of the service of his country
being transferred from the Fort Sher-
idan officers reserve camp to the
aviation division. His relatives here
are hopeful of bringing his remains
back to America. He was fine type
of young American manhood and won
a wide circle of friends during his
brief stay in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
The Day in Davenport

no relatives to survive him and he
was single. Before going to the hos
pital he had resided at 5f2 Western
avenue, Davenport, and had Offices in
the Security building.
The death of Mrs. T. o. Swiney, for
many years prominent in social and
musical circles of the city, will come
as a surprise and shock to her many
friends. The final dissolution took
place at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon
at the family home, 1900 Ripley street.
Mrs. Swiney had been in poor health
for the past two years. Starting with
liver trouble her sickness some two
months ago developed into dropsy. Her
condition had been critical for the past
several days.
On Recruiting Duty - Maurice
Thompson, local young man who re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

The White house pickets should not
plume themselves over President Will
sons altered attitude on woman's suf-
frage. If the pickets accomplished
anything during their campaign it was
only to delay the favorable declara-
ton of the president; for he has never
been unappreciative of the great in
fluence of woman in American poll
tics and of her right eventually to
share responsibility for government
management with man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

cisco, and the sending OF mysHes
set of plans were found III her pos n.
sion. A connection was suspects -
officers here between their prieo
and the mysterious Madame H.
is credited by San Francisco fede
officials with having directed
movement of Franz Schulenoerg, s..
in San Francisco as master uel -
SOY. Officers based the connecuoa
the marked resemblance Their
oner bears to descriptions OF NIL
H." Mrs. Guilstorf admitted, ant,ss
ties said. that she had known Scne
berg, but said she had no conns
with his activities. She said sne
been born In Schleswig- Holstem
that her family resided in Dave
Iowa. :.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
The British hospital ship Rewa w,

The British hospital ship Rewa was
displaying all the lights and markings
required by The Hague convention.
She was not In the barred U-boat zone
as defined by the German government
for illegal submarine operations But
she was ship. She was British. The
fact that she was carrying wounded
men under the most sacred rules of
law and humanity made no difference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

We violate no confidence in saying
that IL the ''grilling" of Food Admin
istrator Hoover by Senators Narda.
man and "Jim" Reed is injuring any
body In the eyes of the American peo-
pie the injured one is not Mr.. Hoover
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

Provost Marshal General Crowder
finds that in the draft there are .0OO26
per cent slackers. The Berlin Press
Bureau will strike off its report, the
decimal and the three ciphers and re-
verse the position of numerals. Upon
reading the report the kaiser will mo-
tor from the palace to the nearest tel
egraph station and send telegram to
the kaiserin, giving the official bureau
copies of the same for Immediate pub
licatiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

The Rock Island Home Building
company, formed for the purpose of
erecting dwellings to sell or rent, has
been incorporated at Springfield with
a capitalization Of $4,000. There is
a big field for the company and it is
to be hoped that it will be able to
begin showing results the coming
summer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

When the Navy league elects Colonel
Robert NJ Thompson honorary pres
ident for life it decides to continue a
feud which disgraces the organization
and shames the country. Once more,
why should an impudent Navy league
be tolerated in country which MAIN
tains by act of congress a navy de-
partment?-New York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
MEMBER OF THE ASS0.
GATED PRESS.

The Associated Press is eX-
clusively entitled to the use for
republication of all news dis.
patches credited to it or not
otherwise credited to this pa
Der and also the local news
published herein. @
All rights of republication of
special dispatches herein are
also reserved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

The Armenian Christmas falls on
Jan. 10. Some who had more than
their share on Dec 25 may be CRATE
full enough to send check to Cleve-
land H. Dodge, New York, treasurer
Of the Armenian and Syrian Relief. l
Madison avenue. to be cabled to the
starving children over there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

There is danger during these ex-
tremely cold nights of over firing
stoves and furnaces The practice of
loading up either and opening the
drafts with the idea of keeping a
steady stream of heat running through
the house for the night has caused
calls for the fire department in more
than one instance in the past week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

You may be one of those who envy
the life of fireman in the good old
summer time-but how would you
like to have been in his shoes last
night when an alarm was sounded?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

The baseball club owners, who are
said to be worried over the war tax"
may get some idea of the anguish fans
have endured for years because of the
tax they had to pay spectators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

We also should keep in mind, be-
fore beautiful spring arrives, that
there are only about three hundred
forty days until Christmas, and tc
keep in mind that injunction to dc
our holiday shopping early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

The United States soldier is not al
lowed to wear silk underwear. Next
we may expect to hear of the govern
ment denying him his private automo-
| bile and secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

At the present rate of outlay it is
costing $1,000, 100000 year to meet
the payroll Of the United States army
And that's no bluff, either, Wilhelm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

People are warned to ignore chain
letters soliciting funds for war pur-
poses. All are alleged to be frauds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12


Of in the
FROM mons a in tn
than the danaget
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

The optimist is the one who sees an
early spring through the cold spell
that We are now having.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

ONE million copies of President
Wilson's address are to be dropped in
Germany from airplanes. They will
do more destruction than bombs in
breaking down the structure of lies
that the kaiser has built up to deceive
his people concerning the purpose of
the United States taking a hand in
the war.
- NJ ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

MAYOR Hylan, just to make good
his prediction pledge that he would
be the friend of the common people
if he were placed in Office, has recon-
mended that the personal property tax
assessment of John D. Rockefeller be
increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
noRDs ND
DlScORDs

A ST. Louis mother has hit upon a
novel plan of obtaining suitable wives
for her sons, the fourth Of whom has
just married a servant girl employed
in her home. The other three took
as wives young women who worked
for their mother in her kitchen. And
the beauty of it is all the matches
are happy First she trained them to
be efficient as cooks and housekeepers.
She says she has the comfort of know
ing that her sons will be we'll fed and
we'll cared for-by the girls that she
has chosen for them. She says there
is no telling what may happen to a
man when he takes social butterfly
for wife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

WHEN Trotzky reached Russia all
he had was cigaret money. Today he
is reputed to have 100000 in his belt.
Enough said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

GOVERNOR Lowden sampled 1922
dishes at the Chicago food show
Thursday before he would admit that
he had taken aboard allhe could car
ry. One would be safe in reporting
that the governor has a reasonably
healthy appetite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

WE are warned by specialist the
commonest, cause of heart failure is
walking after meals. So, in future,
if you would ward off the fatal stroke,
have your meals brought to you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

A PERFECTLY sane citizen called
The Argus yesterday and asked how
cold it was to be last night. The
weather editor stated that Is below
was promised. NOW, look here" sale
the citizen, you had better make good
I'm going to fire up to the limit to-
night, and if l get overheated you'll
hear from me tomorrow"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

Davenport Woman Arrested Eliza
beth Guilstorf. apparently a German.
who was arrested at Hanford, Cal, is
being held as German spy. Two
seditious letters. one referring to Fort
Grant, Orc. the Preside OF San Fran
Evening star., 1918-01-17

WANTED-Drivers for milk
wagon; $40 per week. Walker
Hill Dairy, $50 9TH st. Sc.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

WANTED Counterlnan. I71z
Pa. ave. Globe Restaurant Co.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

bile mechanics for truck department. Semmes
Motor Co.. 613 G at. NV. Apply S. ". Chad
wick.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR,
with knowledge of typewriting
preferred opportunity for inactive
person of middle age. Tabulating
Machine Co., 1854 31st st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

YOUNG MAN, with some expe-
rience, in gents furnishings.
Grosner's, 1913 Pa. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

YOUNG MAN for shipping
also helper on truck Cohen &
Hughes. Inc. 1921 I st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

SALESW MEN THOR
0 u GH LY EXPERIENCED,
FOR SUIT, DRESS AND
TRIMMED HAT DEPART
MENTS; STEADY POSI-
TIONS; GOOD SALARY. AP-
PLY OR ADDRESS, THE
LOUVRE, Ills F ST.
Evening star., 1918-01-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

AUTO SERVICE STATION.
Best location in city: for sale cheap. Cali
between 3 and 6 nm. 1924 18th st. n.w. 29s
BARBER sIIoP-IIandsomeIy equipped; location
unsurpa ssed: owner drafted, hence want Offer
$3.50; cheap rent: lease
Notion, cigar, etc, store; NV; 6r. and b.S
rent, S45; price, SlG0.
To buy, sell or trade see the brokers Of long
established reputation We get results.
NEW YORK BUSINESS BROKERS. 1923 F. =
BUSINESS interest and good Will In old-estahs
lished boarding and livery stable in NV sections
free of debt: IS boarders; livery horses: hars
ness complete equipment; ample storage room
elevator; genuine opportunity for the right man.
Government appointment reason for sale. Address
Box 1S-E. Star otice.
DAIRY LUNCH. 5s44 Ga. ave-. opp. car barns
good business: bargain. 20s
DINING ROOM to rent, cor. 4th and q n.Wl
center rooming house district; corner store fo3
first class dining room. Apply in store.
ESTABLISHED BUsINBss-Pool tables and an
Terms or cash. Address Box 270-E, Star ONES
FINANCIAL partner wanted, to enlarge machtnS
shop. Particulars write Fiber. 604 Mnsey BLDG
18s
FOR SALE3eneral merchandise store, on elscs
tric X. X. near Washington; last years aydes
age receipts. $50 per day; will. sell Ms a whole
or inventory; dwelling attached. Address Beg
235-E, Star office. IT.
FOR SALE-Corner store and dwelling, tcgNthaI
with stock Of groceries, fixtures, ETC.: all e1oag
Of debt; old establishment cash business; mnet
sell at once. owner sick. Address Boz 2oo2
Star Office. u cl;
FOR SALE-Drus store; fTa1sfer ccf11F ~
section; doing good business; bargain Quiek Q1Gf
reasonable terms on nat oe 1hventeey haAtA. H
you mean businsaB AnsWse. AdAEoas Bex 1k
Star o6ico. ~
Evening star., 1918-01-17

S E w Err S-Experienced, on
women's gowns and skirts. Ap-
ply, between 9 and 1890 am,
Julius Garhnkle & Co.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

CARPENTERS 81, for metal
weather stripping. w. c. Krem-
kau, 44o Irving st. NV. Phone
Col. 44IS.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

YOUNG MEN for runners: those capable of
operating adding machine preferred; must have
at least eighth grade education. Apply cashier,
District Nat Bank
Evening star., 1918-01-17

SEVERAL experienced salespeo-
pie, for suits, waists and gloves.
Frank R. Jelleff, Inc, 1916 F st.
NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

WANTED Boys who attend
public or high school to work
evenings; can earn SIS per week; !;
healthy work and splendid sur
roundings. Apply Mr.. See, West
ern Union Tel. Co, I4o1 F st. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-17

YOUNG MAN. go to 30, with
some knowledge OF lumber and
millwork business. to take charge
small branch warehouse and yard !;
fine opportunity. Apply Geo. NJ.
Barker. $40 n. Y. ave.