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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
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piled Bertram. You see, / sit all
day long on a stool in a sort of
passageway where a boxed belt
runs the machinery. Just outside
are the freight cars into which the
belt runs and then back. In the
finishing room the tin cans are fed
into the belt box. 1t runs slowly,
so | have time TO look at every
can and see that it is perfect
They nearly all are. Where they
arent's. l take them out and throw
them through an open window into
the waste dump"
Are you alone all day." pressed
Lucy with strange insistency
Yes, when | get TO the works
! pass the Waterman. who sees tina.
| register on the time clock. Then
go at once to my little den. The
only time l mix with the others ~
when | get my pay check "
Il see" murmured Lucy thought
fully "Bertram, we can't live I'M
less someone works. Grandma
mustn't know. viii we break II
gently TO her. Ii must be myself?
Wait a minute
Lucy went into the adjoining
room, where Bertram slept regu-
larly She reappeared arrayed in
his working suit. Covering her
rolled up hair was the Jaunty cap
ne wore Bertram stared bewild
cred at this perfect prototype of
himself
DO | make a fair boy" she
cried excitedly. Ca! please tell
me I will do, TO take your place"
"Oh. Lucy. never!" gasped Ber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
Physical Training for weak and
Flat Feet,

The popular abuse of various
arch props and ankle supports is
founded upon two mistakes of rea
soning First, it is a common error
that weakness of a given set of
muscles may be overcome or COM
pensated in some mysterious way
by wearing a support. This is folly,
as anyone knows who has ever car
ried an arm in a splint for a period
of weeks. If an artificial support
of any kind is to be adopted, it is
wise to leavAtha to the judgment
and direction of the physician. If
the family doctor is not prepared
to give skilled service-and too
often, to his discredit, he is not so
prepared-thens let him refer the
patient to some physician who has
fitted himself to care for such cases.
1t does not necessarily require an
orthopedic surgeons services;
weak feet and fiat feet are every
day ailments, and comparatively
little special study, upon the foun
dation of the family physician
general training, will fit him to sue
cessfully manage the majority of
such cases
The other mistake which leads to
the improper and in the long run
harmful adoption on these artificial
supports for the feet, is the popu
lar notion that the feet are, as it
were, a detached part of the anato
my and pathology of the body, out
side the sphere of Jnedical knowl
edge, and a mere mechanical ap-
pendage, which any seif-styled
foot specialist" or glib shoe clerk
is fully capable of treating.
People with weak, pronated, fat,
tired, aching or inward rolling feet,
falling arches, sole callus and the
other signs of bad physical train
ing, should practice faithfully the
following exercises in order to re-
store the natural function of mus
cles and ligaments which keep the
feet in proper condition:
1. With bare feet and legs and he
tight clothing, stand on edge of
stair step or two-inch plank and
bend toes down over edge as hard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
DeafEgas an Investment.

And I want TO say in closing, if anything
should happen 10 me. let's have mourning
in spirit IN dress Like Liberty bond, it
is al 'infe5tmeIl, not a loss, when dies
for his country. Il is an honor TO family
and is that time for weeping?
I would rather leave my family rich in
pleasant memories Of my life than numbed in
sorrow al my death.
These words the last written to his parents before
he went to his death, make the name of Lieutenant
Dnsmore Ely Of the L. 5. aviation service immortal
Before Tie letter containing them reached his par
ents Winnetka. Ill, came that he had beer
killed in action in France
The United States is sending abroad thousands %
young who view their relation 10 the cause in
the same light as Lieutenant Ely did. They heroes
10 the core. We proud Of them and going
10 back them up with everything We have.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
The Day in Davenport

BOettcher Is Dem0ted.-Charles
Boettcher was denoted to the rank
of patrolman by ex<Acting Chief
Charles Schlueter at roll call. The
demotion was the acting chiefs last
move before he resigned to assume
his old position of night captain.
Chief Packey Phelan, appointed by
the council, will bring the matter
to the attention of the police and
fire commission shortly, and will
abide by their Recommendation
Boettcher was appointed chief two
years ago. by ex-Mayor John Ber-
valid. He resigned last November
and Schlueter was appointed acting
chief. Schlueter was given a. six
months leave of absence from his
position as night captain and ,Boett-
cher went on the street in plain
clothes.
ElOpe Month AgO.-There are at
least two people in Davenport who
believe in keeping their affairs to
themselves, or at least until such
a time as they find it convenient to
take their friends into their conf
dence. Until April 6 these people
were Jarvin S. Birtness, expert
stenographer on the Democrat, and
Miss Helen Dresser, a popular
young lady Today they are Mr..
and Mrs Birtness. On April the
couple went to Muscatine and were
married by Justice Coster of that
city They returned home and de-
cided to keep the affair a secret.
Now the happy event is announced
to their friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Brit
ness have started Housekeeping in a
comfortable home at Cherry and
Lombard streets.
Damage Case TO Jury.-The c. C.
Carroll VS.. Tri-City Railway COM
pany $4,000 damage suit, On trial
in district court, is expected to go
to the jury in Judge A. J. Houses
court late today.
Appoint Officers.-Voting by Sc
cret ballot in each case, the new
city council and Mayor Charles NJ
Littleton appointed city officials
Wednesday night. Two appoint
ments were left open because the
aldermen voted to a tie and the
mayor wanted further time to de-
liberate before casting the deciding
vote. The officers named follow:
City attorney, Frank Betty; city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
Leave Il 10 the War Department.

Congress Is wasting time when it undertakes to
decide how many men We are going 20 need to whip
the Germans. Nobody not even congress in its wis
dom can presume 20 DO more than make guess
Under the circumstances effort 10 limit The war
department 70 either minimum or a maXimum num-
Der men in given time IS folly. II the IegisIa
tive branch OF the government makes appropria-
fions ample equip and maintain the largest number
Of men The United States can hope to and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

, physician, DR.. George M. Middle
ton; fire warden, ]. W. Houghton;
city sexton, William H. Sass; city
scavenger, Clifton J. Mason. Miss
Enid Harmon, stenographer in the
Office of the police magistrate, was
appointed secretary to the mayor.
o
Gets Leave of Absence.-In or
der TO assure him a place on the
force when his present term ex-
pires, Chief of Police Packey Phe-
Ian was granted a two-year leave
of absence by the police and fire
commission. Chief Phelan has been
acting night captain since last No
vember, when Charles Schlueter
was appointed acting chief. His
excellent record during the 81 years
he has been connected with the de-
partment merited the promotiop.
Since the chief is not under civil
service, it was necessary for Chief
Phelan to either secure a leave of
absence for two years or to forfeit
his place on the department. The
police and fire commission solved
the problem by granting the leave.
O.
Burn German BO0ks.-Four boys
entered the German recitation room
at the Polk school, 1912 West
Eighth street, between $50 and 8
o'clock Wednesday night and Sc
curing some fifty reference books,
took them out onto the school
grounds and made a bonfire of
them. They were valued at $50
Obituary Record. Mcguire
died at a local hospital following
lingering illness. He was born
May %, 1882, inLyons, Iowa, where
he received his education. He came
to Davenport Is years ago. and had
made his residence here ever since.
Left to mourn his demise are his
father, J. J. Mcguire of Lyons, and
two brothers, Bert Mcguire of Dav-
export and Sam Mcguire of Iowa
City, Iowa
Bernadine Hanson, aged years,
passed away at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Augusta Hanson, TIA
West Front street Surviving are
the mother and a sister, Wilma
Hanson, at home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

Hundreds of students at the University of
the sugar shortage is past which virtually means
till the end of the war movement in the same di-
rectiOn is afoOt in many other schools and else
where. With candy taboo and gum, soda and
ice the doubtful list because of the sugar
they contain, the patriot who wishes blow himself
will have to turn peanuts and popcorn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
ORDg md
ID ISGO II ID S
T.ET~S CAN 1T.

There's an overworked phrase we
employ nowadays.
Which / hereby propose that we
quit:
Maybe once twas all right, but it's
now worse than trite-
am speaking of Doing Your
Bit"
When the war first began there
was scarcely a man
Who realized all it would mean;
And a bit seemed a lot. Now we
know it is not
We must do all the bits in be-
tween.
Now a Bits not enough its pitt
full bluff
It's a shameful, inadequate stall!
Let us settle the matter and can all
that chatter
Let's talk about Doing Our All
TED ROBINSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
Buy at least one more bond.
The Proper Spirit.

a Chfcag oan William G. Anderson signed for SER
vice with the Canadian forces the other day for
the honor of old Erin and Londonderry" he said.
No man." he added, us worthy to call himself an
Irishman who skulks when the Irish battalions
being cut up by German shrapnel and needing
reinforcements l call for in Chicago who hail
from old Erin and not ashamed. but proud to
say it, to along with to fight under the
Union Jack"
Brave words, and well said, If the speak
er's name Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

port to France it will have done its duty The war
department is perfectly capable of determining now
many are needed and of getting many as pos
sble the The most that can be done will not
he much.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
The Winds of the
" sI sAassT World s s:Esis:1;i !:

Where is that Afridi?p
Dead. sahib,"
How ?"
She brought us water n
vessel, saying it was by thv aI y'ass
sahib. She cut us loose ~ S'asfs
him water first Then wsfl. gave
gave me to drink the Afridi ~. sc
ed her, and / slew him w; stsaeA-
hands, tearing his throat - ~
thus, While the life vet a., WI
IN hinA they threw a sheet o v..sI g
and here ! ann saiaam ssh,i e
The trooper saluted again
Who made these prisoner 4, :,
first place. "a 1'
"Hillmen, sahib, at the orao..
the Afridi who is now dsad ~ q
made ready TO torture me Sc 80
ing me the knives they won,S 49, "
But she came, and they obeve5 -
binding the Afridi fast to me- ~. -
that | heard the sahfb's vote nv. ~
then this happened. That d ~ IN
sahib." 81
Well" said Ranjoor Singh il,
for the third time his trooSer -
fit to salute him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
CHAPTER XII

VINO shaii De trusted TO carry 4,
(Hither, and answer me. s,rs,.
erD
Slow to give ground he be-svn
er TO thrust
Instant,-yet wary o. dapgerf
Hand without craftiness. eve vis
out lust,
Lip without fiattery, Such az n,
must
Prove yet his worthiness-yet can
my trust!
CLOSE and answer me, stras,
erD
First let me lead him alone s
apart;
There let me feel of his pulse a.
his heart,
(Hither, and play with 4,
Strangely
Men say Yasmini does not sIss,
OF course, that is absurd. None II
less, it is certain she must do MUIR
of her plotting in the daytime. n
by night, until after midnight, Il.
is always the Yasmini whom IN
northern gentry know. at home n
all corners in her wonderful apsr
ment.
1t is ever a mystery TO them Ia,
she knows all that is going on b
Delhi, and in India, and in III
greater outer world, although the
themselves bring her informata
that no government could ever su,i
out of the silent hills. They knoT
where she keeps her cobras-whsn
the stronghold is, in which be-
jewels lie crowded-who run be-
errands-and some of her past his
tory, for not even mongoose 1
more inquisitive than a man bor
in the hills, and Yasmini has mall
maids. But none-not even her IA.
vorite, most confidential maids
know what is in the little room the.
she reaches down a private flight d
stairs that have a steel door at tts
top.
She keeps the key to that stes
door, and it has, besides, combli.
alton lock that only she under
stands.
Once a very clever hillman, who
had been south for an educatlG
Pand had learned skepticism in add
ton to the rule Of three, undertook
to discover wires leading over ROOT.
tops to that room; but he searchd
for a week and did not find then
When his search was over, and alb
had done laughing at him, he vas
found one night with a knife
wound between his shoulder-blads'
and, later still, Yasmini sang :
song about him. None searched h'
wires after that, and the consensH
of opinion still is that she makH
magic in the room below-staira
She sought that room the minute
Ranjoor Singh was safely locked o
with his trooper, although M
maids reported more than on
northern gentleman waiting impa'
tiently in the larger of her two re-
ception rooms for official inforna'
ton of the war. Goyernmeii
bulletins are regarded as pure %
ton always, unless confirmed y
Yasmini.
And, within fine minutes OF ran
joor Singh's release Of his trooPE
from the sheet, no less a persoaas'
than a general officer had tnfoNl
aside other business and had draw
on a cloak of secrecy that not w
his own Secretary could pens
tratei
"Closed carriage!" he ORDERS.
and, as though the fire brlga-.
were doing double duty, carflAs'
came, and the horses, rump-oose.
halted from the gallop OUTSIDE aA
door.
(CpptjDuad tOunDrrOW.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

In Berlin, report has it, the shortage of clothing
is keenly felt that outlaws often hold up men and
women in the street and strip them of their apparel
over here Dame Fashion peels those who follow her
dictates closely that there is nothing left worth
stealing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
FLORAL FREAKS.

If by any hOcus-pocus
You're awakened before dawn,
You can blame it on the crOcus
Croaking out there on the lawn.
Springfield Union.
Or. if you'll kindly pardon US
This sere and ancient wheeze,
Mayhap, it were the ringing
OF the bluebells in the breeze.
Lewiston Journal.
II at this little matter
You'd let me take a whack,
I'd suggest it was the tulips
Just having one sweet smack.
-Quippe Qui.
But if upon reflection
You should fall asleep, tbs said
You'll be awakened by the noises
In the Johnny Jump-up bed.
Seneca News.
If by any freak of nature
You're awakened before dawn
Just blame it on the o'clOcks
a striking on the lawn.
WHILE on the subject of four
o'clOcks, we are reminded of a Rock
Island woman, who last year, when
asked by friend what kind of flow
ers those were she had in her yard,
replied, they were supposed to be
four o'clocks, but they were an hour
late, because they never blOomed It'll
five. With the clocks turned up an
hour this summer, we advise the
lady in planting her flowers to turn
them up couple of hours so they'll
be on time this year.
WITH street thugs holding up
people and taking their clothes be-
cause of the scarcity of wearing ap-
parel, it shouldn't prove hard for
the German police to judge by the
manner of dress who the robbers
are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

(NorbOrne, Mo, LEADER.
There was wind, there was rain,
there was thunder and lightning
and the dust fairly blinded. In fact,
il was a hell of a storm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

his ALL S14os5 to President Wilson to use in bring
ing everlasting peace" may have been simple
minded but l. IS too bad that there more
of the same kind 81 TINS country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

Great Falls, Mont, claims TO be the first Amer
lean city put at work street cleaners No
matter what the innovation those western towns
viii be found up near the head of the procession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03


1t is Optional-Will you please
tell me why it is necessary fora
woman to suffer from such great
nervousness, headache, wretched
sleep and mental depression at the
menopause? MRS. X A
Answer-It isn't necessary. It is
only optional. There is generally
relief for her ailments, which is to
be sought by consulting her phy-
sician about them, no matter how
old She may be.
I wish you would tell in your
column how long it takes tomget
over a serious operation. | had~th2
operation Is months ago.
c. W. d.
Answer-It takes from two hours
to several days, depending on
whether you had couple of legs
amputated or your colon short cir
Quilted. An operation is not dis
ease. The disease for which the
operation was done may have i'm
paired your health seriously, and
even if the operation was curative
you would regain your health slow
ly. "A serious operation" is nall
right in the social column, but
pretty vague in this column.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

Eddie Rickenbacker, who holds the 3OO-mie
speedway record, is making good air fighter in
France. Now perhaps wen begin to take inter-
est in our auto speed demons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

AND now that the old towns dry
we Judge from a conversation we
heard on a street car that the vets
have already begun their propagan-
da to pull it back into the moist
column. Two young men were ar
guing as to what the R. !. W. w.
on the Rock Island Wood works
stood for, and it was finally settled
when the more witty of the pair al
lowed it referred to the condition
Of Rock Island two years hence
Rock Island Went Wet,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

Loan the government every cent you can possibly
spare Take another bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
El1EEsAlITH TALKS
BY WILLIAM! H. !!! i BR!AIsyD1V nd.

as you can. Straighten toes with
out effort Repeat continuously FOR
five or ten minutes, the shorter per-
iod at first. gradually frightening
period OF exercise till 10 minutes
exercise will not fatigue.
2. Sit down with legs extended
on floor. Flex toes as before and at
the same time bend the foot inward
to the extreme limit. with a hard
pull at the extreme point Of the
movement Allow one foot to Ne-
sumo usual position without effort,
and repeat continuously as with the
first exercise.
These exercises should occupy Is
minutes each night and morning al
first, later half an hour at per-
iod They have proved curative in
many cases of fiat and weak feet
among men in the United States
army.
Never forget to toe in little
when walking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
Reason for Selling.


For Sale-Good driving horse.
Family broke. W. J. Morgan, Sea-
ton, III.
SPEAKING of the Unfinished
Mystery" we look upon the name of
the new Japanese foreign minister
as something worth considering in
that light. The news correspond
ents all call him Baron Goto, but
none of them, apparently. has ever
mustered up sufficient courage to
say more than Go to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
sidewalks

Start on the clean town program by cleaning the
sidewalks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

WHO was the United States COM
missioner held up on the govern
ment bridge and his automobile
searched by federal officers the 9TH
er night after he had spent the even
ing at the home of a Rock Island
family which had been very active
in the cause of local option?
GLIB.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03
Horrors Of a Dry Town.

"F1ubdub borrowed some whisky
from me. Now he says he can't get
any"
What them"
And the scoundrel wants to pay
me in gasoline"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

Exit Gambrtnus. Enter the boouegger and the
blind pig.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

THERE is fellow living in New
York who as far as marrying is con-
cerned, makes Nat Goodwin look
like a bachelor. This Solomon-like
individual is Jean Pierre Pierard
and he's had % wives to date, and
he says he will complete the two
dozen IL he loses his present wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

IFOTtman, AK, SUM.
The subject of Woman Suffrage"
was discussed by all the distin-
guished preachers, lawyers and
teachers of this vicinity last We'd
nesday night The discussion rang
ed from Adam and Eve, through
both Old and New Testament, in
Guiding Revelation, thence through
following decades TO the present
highly enlightened age It>ranged
in time from o'clock p. m. to 10
o'clock a. m. Throughout this long
and heated discussion the question
was forever settled that women
have an absolute right to vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

COMMISSIONER John Murrin re-
ports that while there was a no
ticeable increase in the water con-
sumption today it was not as great
as he expected after the supply OF
wet goods which was stored away
by the thirsty. had been exhausted.
In about a month" says John.
well probably have TO put on a
larger force at the waterworks to
supply the demand"
HOW do YOU like a dry town?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

If by any freak of nature
You're awakened before dawn
Just blame it on the o'clocks
a striking on the lawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

But if upon reflection
You should fall asleep, tbs said.
You'll be awakened by the noises
In the Johnny Jump-up bed.
Seneca News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

II at this little matter
You'd let me take a whack,
I'd suggest it was the tulips
Just having one sweet smack.
-Quippe Qui.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-03

o. D. K
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-04-04

M. l.. Andrews of Bryant has
received appointment from the
State Fair Board to serve as off.
cial Judge of poultry at the next
State Fair at Sedalia August 10
to II. Mr.. Andrews is licensed
by the American Poultry Asso.
citation to judge any breed of poul
try, and is one of only four per
sons holding such a license in
the state. Although, there are
several licensed as judges of Ger.
tain breeds of poultry. Ava
Herald.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-04-04
Wayside Cleanings

Such fine spring weather,
Easter Sunday was a b autiful
day 1t sprinkled rain but did
not rain.
There was an egg roast at Joe
Royals Easter Sunday. Every
one present reported a good
time.
Tie Macomb school closed
Saturday after an eight months
term. The children took dinner
and had a basket dinner. They
had q very enjoyable time and
the school taught by Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert G. Shelton was Il
success. We hope to have good
teachers next year.
We are glad to report that
Miss Opal Short is home again
after being in the hospital at
Springfield for some time.
The Macomb Methodist chur.
CHI gave IN Easter program Sun.
day morning. The program con
sisted of exercises. readings,
songs, etc. The program comm.
ittee, Misses Hazel Greenwood
Anne Mckinney and Mabel Pear
cev, are to be congratulated.
The Christian EndeavOr meets
at the Macomb Baptist church
Sunday night.
Another war wedding! Sllas
Moody and Miss Susie Jones
were united in marriage Thurs
day. Mr.. Moody left for the
army Monday night. His wife
will live at her home. We ex.
tend our congratulations and
best wishes to this couple and
hope the day will hasten when
Mr.. Moody can return home.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-04-04

A bunk party was given on
March 81, at the home of Eva
Turner, in honor of Ruth and
Nellie Dennis of Norwood, Paul.
inc Craig. julia Mae Behan and
Beuyah Stephens being the
bunk+rs. A splendid time is
reported.