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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

maintained employers would not be SO likely to en-
ploy women at night
In view OF experience in Great Britain and France
since the world began the United States is max
ing every effort to avoid the exploitation OF women
and protect them from labor conditions that will
break down health and affect only this genera
ton but the next
The high standard of education among workers
will enable them to look beyond the present and to
prepare the future labor experts believe and
absorbed by the factories and other
lines of industry the need of conserving strength
will be recognized. While manufacturers are provid-
ing rooms cafeterias and sanitary environment
and while the government is watchful everywhere,
it is necessary that the should realize that it
is their patriotic as well their personal duty to
comply with all the provisions of the laws for their
protection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
Three Gifts From ireland.

The better and cleaner and
stronger the man, the simpler is
his food. When a man has to slop
over into the wine list in order to
appease his appetite, he will bear
watching.
The Irish potato, save only the
cereals, is the most valuable plant
for the production OF food.
Potato starch is a fine white pow
der, soft to the touch, sometimes
used to adulterate arrOwroot, which
it closely resem bles and which is in
no wise superior to potato starch
as a food for infants or invalids.
Potato starch should be more gen
orally used in making pastry, blanc
mango creams, soups and GRAVES.
1t is very easily digested.
The three things from Ireland,
aside from the Irish, for which we
should feel grateful, are the Irish
potato, the food of millions; the
Irish canary, an economical and
lovable beast of burden, whose song
thrills the heart; and Irish moss,
"hiSh ohO0Ad nc III pa IS1 1A-iN II &c
ly used in the diet wherever goitre
prevails.
Carrageen is the name of Irish
moss, or, as the Irish call it, Chon-
drus crispus. It grows on rocks
and stones, especially in places
where salt water and fresh water
mingle. In Scotland, where econo-
my is no word at all, at all, for the
way folks live, they boil Irish moss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
Protecting Women Workers.

While the government is doing all possible TO
safeguard who taking the places of men
withdrawn from industry serve in the war. il is
imperative that the women themselves should CO.
operate with the department Of Labor
At recent conference Of state officials charged
with the enforcement Of state labor laws. which
held in Washington, it brought that in many
cases women choose night work prefer Ions
hours Both Of these tendencies are easily explained
Night work enables women who have household
cares 10 look after their homes and they know that
their children are safe in bed while they
ing Moreover, they have time for necessary shop
ping and for recreation. Long hours
pay, and women in industry have been always paid
less than men so that it necessary to give added
time and strength in order obtain equal pay.
The remedy for the wholesale employment OF
women at night and for overwork is in the establish
ment OF equal pay for equal work. 1t has been
proved that in many places where women in large
numbers work at night the wages they receive are
less than could command. 1t is the inference
that if the standard Of equal pay equal was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
Health t alQ[k@

in water till It assumes the con-
sistency of porridge and serve it
like porridge with milk. Anything
resem bling porridge tickles the pal
ate of a Scotchman. This moss
forms a Jelly after half an hour 5
boiling in 20 times it weight of wa
ter, and the jelly makes an excel
lent medium for buildings.
1t is an excellent article of diet
to oppose tendency TO cOnstipa-
ton and administration. 1t fills
without fattening, and so should be
popular wherever the corset is used
to camoufiage corpulency. The moss
is very rich in mineral matter, con-
taIaIng particularly large amounts
of natural iodine and sulphur. Be-
cause of the iodine in Irish moss,
it should be freely used by persons
with simple goitre or with a ten
dency toward goitre.
Besides, it is good to eat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
BY DR. William Brady. M. d.

coughing. This spray probably
carries not more than four feet.
Therefore, if you can-and you can,
as rule-keep outside the five
foot barrage, you won't catch any
thing. If you can't, then wear a
mask and let the patient or fool, as
the case may be, also wear one,
made of three layers of buttercloth
mot ordinary gauZe), 5 by inches,
edges turned in and stitched to
tapes by which the mask may be
tied over nose and mouth and chin,
the tapes going over and under the
ears. That is all there is to the
prevention of infiuenza-note we
haven't said a word about fumiga-
tion or disinfecting premises
which rites are quite obsolete ex-
cept in dead towns
Bow Legs.
Is there any known means OF
Strengthening bow legs in a person
16 years old? 1 have a pair of leg
forms which make them appear
straight, but do not want to wear
the forms all my life. F. T o.
Answer-Only by plastic opera
manufacturing and resetting in
corrected position if the bowling is
chiefly in femur Ohigh bone) or in
the bones of the leg; or the remov-
al of a wedge-shaped piece of bone
close to the knee joint if the bow
ing is chiefly at the knee. 1 used
to be so bow-legged that my little
dog could run through me in a race,
but 1 have straighteped up consid-
erably and now get along all right
without any forms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
With Other Editors
As to Executive Power.

When Americans speak Of a parliamentary or
responsible government for Germany if they under
stand what it means they realize that the United
States is the only democratic country that has no
such system OF government The president of the
United States is clothed with more authority than
any monarch and in time war he is virtually die
tator He holds office for only four years, whereas
the kaiser has lifelong term in office but the
president has greater power than he while in the
White House. Elections every four years temper
the presidents exercise of authority vested in
him. but do not diminish it. The severance of the
executive branch OF the government in America IS
unique in democraces AS the years go by the legs-
lative branch is surrenderng more and more of its
authority 10 the executive branch which makes for
efficiency in time of but may progress too far
In later and happier years. Americans too prone
to attend their private business let others at
tend to national, state and municipal affairs. Con-
has become Enthusiastically American in this
respect during the last half century-New York
Commercial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

"a substitute child, a little orphan
secured from a children's asylum
at Pontiac, to represent the real
million dollar baby. The stage had
been attacked. evidently by ruftians
after the child, but they were beat
en- off and two of the bandits shot
and killed. Ezra had left with his
wife and children seven days pre-
Vious. No one thought of modest
ing the old negro and his shiny
black brood
The anxious Myra one day was in
a mild stage of excitement as she
received word that Ezra had arriv-
ed at Houston. She hurried to the
home of one of his friends to find
him and his family grouped in a
small room.
THE baby-little Edwin? % she
gasped eagerly.
Ezra took up 4 dusky bit of hui
manity from the cradle. black as
the ace of spades.
Don't be frightened. little mis-
sic" soothed the grinning Ezra.
Oats sho va little dear one. Ma
ria. just radicate de black disguise
OF dis blessed cherub and give him
to his yearning mother, safe and
sound. Yes, missy. we had to use a
camoufiage, but we passed de lines
safely with the million-dOllar
babyi"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
The Daily Short Story

: shall know of the fact and compen-
safe you accordingly.
Don't care for dat Teacher, Mr..
| Brooks" replied Ezra differently.
You folks hev been good and kind
| to US, you and missus is good peo-
pie, and old Ezra is glad to be hon
ored by being in your service, sab. -
well, there is not a soul here 1
| trust but you, Ezra" proceeded Ar
mold seriously, and l am going to
repose great confidence in your ana
ask you to undertake a great re-
spOnsibility. Things are getting
very serious around here, as you
know
"Bilin' hot, sab, and there's 60
ing to be a blow up soon, shuah!"
Il am planning to send my wife
north and we are all to follow. The
baby"
THE million-dollar baby! Little
Edwin, yes, sah,' grinned Ezra, NO
place here for either of them"
The million-dollar baby" was no
delusion. 1t was known to Ezra
that the wealthy father of Mrs.
Brooks had declared right after the
birth of the little child, the first in
the family for 20 years, that he
should make the newcomer his
heir. Hence the broad allusion of
Ezra.
You see. Ezra" resumed Arnold,
''the advent of the little one and his
adoption as heir by my father-in-
law has set villainy at work. There
is man, an adopted son of Mr..
Adams, whose chances of fortune
will be superseded by the child.
have information that he had plot
ted with some MeXicans down here
10 kidnap, perhaps kill the child. at
least never allow it to leave the
country. What would you say if |
asked you to exercise your shrewd
wits, provide my wife with a substl.
tute child. take charge OF little Ed
win and battle the mercenary plot
ters?"
I'd say, sab" Ezra declared with
vim and promptness. that il can be
done"
Myra Brooks started from the
town early one morning in the
rickety coach that piled between II
and the nearest railroad point. II
was with a feeling of vast relief
that two weeks later Arnold learn
ed of her safe arrival at home with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
Next Years War Gardens.

home garden for every family in the state in
1919 is the aim of the garden director of Illl-
nois Dr. R. J. H DeLoach appointed by the food pro-
duction and conservation committee of the state
council this week
DR.. DeLoach. who is director Of Armour & Co.'S
bureau of agricultural research and an expert in
plant breeding, has also been appointed by Secre-
try of the Interior Lane to direct the United
school garden army to be organized in Illinois. He
will take up the two tasks together at 100 West
Adams street, Chicago.
The United States school garden army will be
extended this year into all states, and Illinois is
asked lead the way. Children will be formed into
companies of $50 with captains and eutenants each
company to have garden teacher This work will
be carried with the cooperation of the school
boards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
HQart, GoHOm0
71,!5;I)TODDOn1cC
=. ELIZABETH THOF1PSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
boy of sixteen. l have been going
with a girl eighteen. She is a
country girl and very quiet and l
am the only boy with whom she
has ever gone. We have been go
ing to parties and box suppers for
ten monthsS l have taken other
girls out too, but have never cared
for them. She things l am eighteen
years old, too. want her To love
me. DO you think 1t will make
any difference if she learns that
l am only sixteen?
Just be friends and do not think
of love yet. Both of you are too
young. Probably she will not feel
differently toward very good
friend just because she learns
that he is two years younger than
she.
In reply to J. NJ. H.: You should
consult with good physician be-
fore you decide 10 accept the posi-
.tion out of town.
l should say that your wife is in
need Of strong discipline to bring
her out OF her present condition.
Probably you have always done all
the sacrificing and she is so used TO
Il that she would not be willing 10
move away even for your good.
DO not make all the sacrifices If
you take this step do SO fearlessly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
PrUSSian Yellow.


Germany has been pleased to consider itself
proud and naughty. 1t claimed to possess fire and
spirit, and somehow it succeeded in getting such
reputation among good many of its neighbors
Since history was first recorded high-strung
people have made habit OF dying for their princi-
pies They would rather killed, or even kill
themselves. than surrender. They have been the
stuff that martyrs have been made of.
Naturally. now that the test has come, we look
for some evidence beyond the Rhine of this will to
do or die. In its place discover the empire ap-
parenty on the verge of abject surrender-ready to
quit the moment the tide has turned against it
yellow to the core Its who have virtual
Iy held the power of life or death over the common
run Of the people, craftily devising ways and
means to their hides, being perfectly will
ing to barter the lives Of their to that end
If there is any do die spirit among the Ger
mans we might be justified in looking for it in the
family Of the emperor the anhighest, whose init
mate relations with the God of the universe have
been so thoroughly advertised If they were leaders
OF fighting race contending for the lofty princi-
pies they pretend to hold the kaiser and his six
sons driven to bay and surrounded by enemies,
should rise up sublmey and walk calmly to their
fate in order to show their followers how to die
Has there been any evidence of a disposition along
these lines? No, indeed
At no time during the war, far we have
been informed has either Wilhelm any of his
male descendants unduly exposed his person in the
furtherance Of the cause of the fatherland They
have sent millions of their subjects TO death
manent injury, but the emperor and his always
have remained well back of the line.
When a hint was conveyed him that it might
be a good thing all around for him abdicate the
emperor is reported by his press agent to have
declined, saying, 4 will not basely desert my people
in their hour of trouble" Later he is said have
conceded to a limitation of his powers only
last resort.
II these things manifestations of high aims
and pure heart then the German ruler has evolved
a new form Of expression for such attributes, and
lofty purpose and high resolve does not dwell in
Ia his empire?
The sordid truth is that Germany had fixed
principles in this except to win by that
came to hand It's atrocities have been equaIed only
by the depth Of its depravity. Intrigue and broken
promises have marked the path Of it's leaders from
beginning end. and that the end is in sight
they ready without moments hesitation
bluff and bargain for the best terms they get.
If there are any high principles in Germany they
teriaIisuc considerations as be invisible to the
naked eye.
a nation Of fighters and super-men BAH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
EVading the Flu, Etc,

Please tell me how one can avoid
catching the flu and whether there
is more than the ordinary danger
in sitting in a draft at the present
time. MRS. E. P NJ.
Answer - Influenza, like diph-
liberia, pneumonia, meningitis, CO.
ryza, and all respiratory infections
(so-called colds" of various de-
gree), is conveyed by droplet infec-
tion-the germs are carried in the
dropIets of the invisible spray Civ
en- off from nose or mouth when
laughing, talking, sneezing or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
MENU HINT

BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal with Dates and Top Min
Corn Mullins Butter
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Potato Soup with Carrots
Apple Sauce Rye Bread
Honey Bran Cookies
DINNER.
Macaroni ard Oysters
Cabbage Salad
Potato Flour Cake
with Lemon Sauce
Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

While the majority of workmen are working
eight hours day and some even think that too
long do step to consider the lot of the
age house wife whose duties keep her employed II
hours and often IA hours each day and whose voice
is seldom raised in complaint?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

For years German children, and grown-ups,
were taught that the fatherland was surrounded OF
all sides by enemies and because they were so taught
the Germans have made that precept false now
true
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

Germany. it seems, has been collecting indemnity
from PROSTATE Russia. Before this fuss
Hun viii be glad hand it all back and then some
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

Pea Salad-One cup boiled peas.
one cup chopped sweet pickle. one
cup peanuts, mixed with mayon-
naise dressing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

At the age of q man is said to have more ideals
than ideas but when he reaches As he gets ideas
and cares less about ideals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

ed, degree undetermined, III
wounded slightly, As; missing IN
action, 80. Total, 653
Killed in Action.
PRIVATES.
Leo c. Breen, Titonka, Iowa.
Herman G. Thielmann, Alvord
Iowa
Elmer M. Wilson, Corwith. Iowa
Bruno Wojciechowski, West Ham
mond, Ill.
Andrew A. Christensen, Hampton
Iowa.
Vincent Cieplinski, Chicago.
Alexander S. Drish, East Pleasant
Plain, Iowa.
Charles A. Kreuger, Chicago.
Died Of Wounds Received in Action,
SERGEANT.
Roy F. Kirchner, Chicago.
PRIVATES.
Adolph r. LOdden. TT Dodge
Iowa
Fred Boyle, Marengo, III.
Reginald G. Graham, Brimfeld
III.
Guy J. W. lawson, Camden, Ill.
Andrew J. Smerlin, Chicago.
Robert Woods, Pontiac, Ill.
Died OF Disease.
PRIVATES.
Conrad H. Anderson, Albert City
Iowa.
William Fl. Booker, Newton, III.
Robert H. Feldner, Edwardsville
Ill.
George w Harvey, Montour
Iowa
John Heintz, Chicago.
Carl H. McCollum, Duquoin, Ill.
Clarence E. Scott, Germania
Iowa.
Harley F. Simmons, Avon, III.
Morton p. Topping, Wellman
Iowa.
Sam Schaeffer. Rankin, Ill.
Wounded Severely.
SERGEANT.
Matthias B. Swindall, Catlin, Ill
PRIVATES.
Morris Katz, Chicago.
Joseph Moose, Chicago.
Karl BamblOwski, Chicago.
Joseph Bubelis, Chicago.
Percy l.. Ollie, Lawrenceville, Ill
Zygmunt Misiewicz, Chicago.
Giuseppe Paoletta, Chicago.
Robert W. Price, Numa, Iowa.
Claude D. Stansberry, Sioux City
Iowa
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
LIEUTENANT.
Christopher S. Long, Pontiac, Ill
SERGEANTS.
Herman John Pony, Chicago, Ill
Milton Wilson, Kingston, III.
PRIVATES.
Walter F. Blossey, Forest Park
Ill
Merritt D. Evans, Odin, III.
Albert H, Haynes, Greenwich. Ill
Paul Peter Hertha, Chicago, III.
William Z. F'raZee, Decatur, Ill
Harry o. Harrington, Manches-
ter. Iowa.
SYLVESTER SIMON. 5O41a
Brady Street, Davenport Iowa
James H. McMullin, Springfield
Ill
Chester John Mosher, DeKalb
III.
David L. Redman, Ottumwa, Ia
Grant LleweIlyn Rich, Chicago
III.
Benjamin Zelye, Topeka, III.
Wounded Slightly in Action.
PRIVATES.
Alonzo ]. Lul, Valley Junction,
Iowa
Earl Moore. Gravity, Iowa.
Missing in Action.
CORPORAL.
Peter Madruh. Chicago, III.
PRIVATES.
Frank r. Mortinson, Chicago, I'll.
Louigi Napoli. Wilmette. III.
(SECTI0N TWO.)
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American expeditionary
forces:
Killed in action, 125.
Died of wounds, So
Died of disease, 126.
Wounded severely, 8.
Wounded slightly, 100
Missing in action, So.
Prisoners, 8.
Total, $50.
Killed in Action.
CORPORALS.
Harold A. Spaun, Frankville, Ia
BUGLERS.
Edward S. Drisch, Chicago. Ill
Francis w. Steele, Boone. Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07
CIR Rnll nf 6nttnr
MECHANICS

Nh. IL NiCS.
Wagner OTTO H. Randolph. Yala
Ill.
PRIVATES.
Bertis l.. Bradley. Eldorado. III
Homer W. BussCng. ST. Jacob IN
Cornelius Chattertou. Avon. iii
Jay Leonard, Arlington. Iowa
Anton Nerad. Chicago. III.
Joseph +. Stieber, Chicago. Ill
Frank G.. Tenka, Chicago, Ill
Howard ]. Wilhelm. Chicago m
Died OF Wounds Received In Actioa
LIEUTE.SANTS
stephen J Link, Taylorville, Ill
PRTVATES
Fred L. Stendel. Elkader, Iowa
Harold John Duggan, Chicaeo.
Ill.
Died Of Disease.
SERGEANTS
William T. Mason, Galesburg. III
PRIVATES.
Roy BabcoCk, Gait, Iowa.
Gordon J. Campbell, Chicago.
Fred w. Folkers, Anam0sa, Ia.
Henry J. Forde, DEBORAH. Iowa
Martin Manning, Lyons. Iowa
Bruno r. Piejda. Chicago.
Slightly Wounded.
SERGEANT.
Edward James Hickman, Dixon.
III.
CORPORALS.
PhaLtD Hato, Chicago.
PRIVATES.
Charles II. Crawford, Quincy. IL.
John W. Ewoldt. Manning, Iowa.
Stephen Busch, Chicago.
Edward Kloeck. Chicago.
FRANK HAGERMAN, 1910 ".
sixth STREET. DAVENPORT, IA,
George ImbroEne, Chicago.
Adbon Jarka, Chicago.
Joseph V Nicholson, Chicago.
John +. Scnmitt, Chicago.
Fred II. /. Schultz, Norwood
Park, III.
Missing in Action.
PRINATES
Roy s. Hampton. Chicago.
Michael Lettiere, Chicago.
John j. Quigley, Chicago.
Giro Vincitore, Chicago.
James Warren, Chicago
Charles Brooks, Bluff, III.
William G. Foley, Chicago.
Thomas ". Darlington, Beacon,
Iowa.
Raymond Grodecki Chicago
Holly Midkiffe. Chicago.
John p. Niemczush, Chicago
HENRY OFTEN, South and Da-
vies street. Davenport, Iowa
Lory L. Price, Marion, H.
Frederick Suhr, Chicago.
Frank r. Ward, Rockford, H.
Marine corps casualties-Sum-
mary of casualties to date:
Oficers-Deaths, IS; wounded,
rs; total, 1856.
Enlisted Deaths, 1,206;
wounded, 1850.
In hands of enemy-53.
Missing Isl; total, $3.50. Grand
total. 1925.
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American expediionary
forces: Killed in action, 16; died
Of wounds received in action, IA
died of disease, %; wounded in ac-
tion (severely), II; wounded in ac-
ton (slightly), 3 ; wounded in &C
ton (degree undetermined, s; In
hands of enemy, / missing in az
ton, IL; total SO.
Died From Wounds Received in
Action.
PRIVATES.
Glayron f. Hill, Mt. Carmel, III.
John L. Voliva, Carma, Ill.
Wounded Severely in Action.
PRIVATE.
James E. Johnson. Anna I'll.
Killed in Action previously Re-
ported Severely Wounded,
PRIVATE.
John ]. Smith, Abba, Iowa.
Wounded in Action. Degree Unde-
termined previously Report
ed Killed..
PRIVATE.
Fred J. Dewitt, MOmence, I'll.
In Hands OF Enemy previously
Reported Missing in Action.
PRIVATE.
Frank Charles Becker, Chicago.
Sick in Hospital Previously Re-
ported Missing.
PRIVATE.
Bernard A. Taheney. Chicago,
Present for Duty previously Re
ported Killed..
PRIVATE.
Harold II. Bartlett, Jacksonville
III.
Present for Duty previously Re-
ported Severely Wounded.
PRIVATE.
Fred Gordon, Chicago.
Present for Duty previously Re'
ported Missing.
CORPORAL.
Caskie L. Bailey Chicago,
PRIVATE
William +. Nuueker. Bushnell, I'LL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

George ImDr0Ene, IhIcagO.
Adbon Jarka, Chicago.
Joseph V. Nicholson, Chicago.
John F. Schmitt, Chicago.
Fred II. i. Schultz. Norwood
Park, IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-07

nation Of fighters and super-men! BAH
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-12
! Ycpe eell(aNd9 ms q
~ c11~ Ogden LdWre1&e8' }

Baltimore has been the birthplace
IF many charming women, so it is not
at all strange that Dorothy Phillips
should have first seen the light of day
~ the quaint old Southern city.
She received her education in the
Baltimore High School and soon after
)elng graduated went on the stage in
l1verywoman."
She next appeared with Henry r.
DlXey in MARY James Pa" but for
ook the spoken drama a short time
ater for the lure of the "movies."
For two seasons she appeared under
he direction of Essanay, but was
alter induced to join the Universal
forces in California. She has APP
came an instantaneous national fav-
olite in "Hell Morgan's Girl"
She appears as leading woman in
numerous Universal features and re-
Gently allied herself with Jewel Pro-
1uctions, Inc.