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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
Labor Control.

On the first day Of August the United States will
begin its great experiment in the control Of labor
undertaking at first only the control Of the unskled
1t was perceived more than year ago that the
control Of food. fuel iron and various other
erias could be left private enterprise but the
still depends largely aDon the unreguIaed competi-
ion. Skilled labor has been enrolled for work in
shipyards it is true and the work-orfght order has
If efficiency, but war industries sill trying
o fight the Hun whils they fight each other in the
abor market The result has been airnless shift
ng OF labor from place place in response adYer-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
lEGEsAIsTU IAIMS
sY WILLIAM BRApv r1D.
NOTED PHYSICIAN

Water.
A healthy individual requires
from one to six quarts of water
daily as a beverage besides the
water naturally present in fresh
solid foods. The amount required
varies with the individuals weight,
physical activity and the atmos-
pheric temperature. 1t is almost
impossible to drink more water
than is good for the health; it is
habit of many, particularly women
in sedentary occupations, to drink
not enough water
A drink of water, hot or cold as
preferred, one, two or three glasses
Shalf pint to a pint Immediately
on rising in the morning is an ex-
cellent aid to natural bowel func-
tion and digestion, especially If one
postpones answering natures calls
for half an hour or an hour after
rising. There is no particular ben
Nefit derived from adding salt to the
water, and no objection to the salt
if one prefers it.
Cold water, but never ice cold
water, is stimulating to the flow of
SdSbI IL JuiCCs pal tICuldI4J WHICH, OhO
is hungry. Hence it is a mistake
to go thirsty through meal in the
fear of delaying digestion by drink
ing all the cold water you want.
The only objection to the taking of
fluids with meals is the bad habit
of using the fluid to wash down in
completely masticated morsels. Eat
when you eat and drink when you
are dry.
One who drinks cold water quite
freely in warm weather feels the
heat less than one who drinks lit
tie water. The chief purpose of
perspiration is, not to carry poisons
from the system, but to keep the
engine cool, precisely as the cool
ing system of an automobile works
Nearly all civilized communities
now have potable water available
through the municipal water sup
ply plant. In warm weather ice is
generally available to cool the wa
ter for drinking purposes. Such
water leaves nothing to be desired
and nothing man has been able to
bottle can equal it.
Lithia, so-called, has no known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
JEMS DREAM.
By Agnes G. Brogan.


AS the soldiers received their
mail, Jim fingered, but there was
little hope in his wistful face; for
during all the time that he had been
in training camp, Jim had received
but two letters-these from Kindly
though not vitality interested
friends.
Back in the treadmill of business
he had not known this poignant
hunger for the things at home. 1t
came to him now, out here in the
barracks, as he noted the new light
of courage in youthful faces, in
spired by close written pages from
home. Someone" was anxious con-
corning their welfare Somebody"
cared
There had been little time for
girls in Jim's former Flooding, busy
life
Presently an envelope was tossed
at him with a laugh, and he bent in
surprised perplexity over its I'M
usual inscription. ITO be deliver
ed" he resds ito the soldier who
has had no letter" Below was the
proper address, of his company.
Safely away from interruption, Jim
opened the lavender envelope, and
his eyes swiftly followed the lines
% neat feminine handwriting.
"Jasamine Dale" his correspond
ent signed herself
Having no soldier" as she
phrased it, of her own to work
for" she wished to bestow her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
Americans at the Front.

War correspondents in their accounts OF the last
two days fighting make much of the fact that the
American soldiers continuously in the very thick
Of the fray.
The following excerpts from the various stories
tell how bravely the boys acting their part in
the great world struggle:
The Americans withstood two heavy attacks.
Here the Germans stuck to their guns but
the Americans rushed them and killed the gun
their post
The Americans encountered the fercest ex-
hibition of Germany's war science.
The Americans displayed the most SPLEEN
did herosm and determination. and when the
last attack came at 80 p. N, after hurting
back the attackers, the Americans leaped from
their trenches and chased what remained of
the Prussians until their officers had to order
them back.
The German Fourth guard had not much
more fight left; whereas the Americans are
anxious ever TO go ahead
1t should be q source of the greatest pride
to America that her youthful soldiers are able
10 hold their own against the kaiser's best
troops
This is what expected. and only goes to con-
firm our faith in the great part the American SOL
der is destined to take in the winning of the
war"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

ping. that lady assembled the plat
gasped audibly. For the speaker
on the platform was an old lady
sweet-faced and OF a type almost
forgotten.
II will read" she began quaver-
ingly, extracts descriptive of camp
life from the last letter Of my SOL
der"
With a sinking heart Jim listen
ed, remorsefully. Aware OF his Own
unworthiness. he decided 10 go
away unobserved. Later, when ne
could reconcile this bitter loss OF
the jasmine OF his dreams, ne
would write a sane letter OF grau-
tude. But now
Step softly" admonished voice
behind him, cor you'll attract
aunt's attention and / shall have 10
go in"
Jim wheeled about 10 look direct
ly into the face OF girl a purple
eyed Jasmine sort of girl, about
whose dusky hair lowered taih'
perfume.
Were you going to speak IN
there?" she questioned.
Jim recovered his cOuposurv'
That lady is reading from my let
tiers now" he confessed impulslVe-
ly.
The girl smiled. Really She
whispered "And oh, the weary
hours | have spent in your behalf
finishing up knitted things and wFi',,
ing your letters at aunt's dictatieh.
She paused perpleXed at the sudden
radiant light of the soldiers eyes &.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

tsements and the persuasion OF labor agents with no
real gain for the for industry. a whole.
When the government takes hold, the plan will be
to shift labor not from essential industry to an
other from the unessental industries to essential
industries. Shifts from city to city will also be
avoided, so that there will be maximum of produc-
ton and a minimum of moving about from job to job
Undoubtedly there will be some resulting hardship
for unessental industry but the control of the
industry through control of fuel trans
portation and materials is already so complete that
control labor cannot be said be a further
sumption of power 1t is simply another and very
important step in the complete organization of the
country for war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

F., knitted handiwork, and If desired
magazines, papers, and even letters,
where they would be acceptable. "
| If the recipient of this letter wish
| ed TO take advantage of such pa
triotic friendship, would he answer
at an early date, forwarding his
name and correct address to Miss
Jasamine Dale, Sunnyville, n. Y?
Jim flushed; it was a pretty
name, the scent which still linger-
ed about the lavender envelope
might be jasmine. too. She was ro-
mantle, undoubtedly, his far-away
would-be friend, a girl neverthe-
less who wanted to do her bit. in
cheering. And was not a home let
ter the thing for which he had been
wishing, and New York at least was
his home state. Later, she might
feel herself in a measure repaid by
his description OF scenes abroad,
his personal tale of battle. And he
would strive to be her hero. Jim
smiled in anticipated pleasure at
his new incentive.
In prompt reply to his grateful
letter came a boz delightfully."- com
plete in soldiers necessaries and
comforts.
jim dreamed a good deaf that
moonlight evening in camp, and ever
his fancv lent added charm to the
far-away writer of his letters.
From Jim's GIRL" the boys would
say, AS the lavender envelope slip
ped into his hand And Jim made
nc denial, in secret thought, that
she had become his girl
- There was a time when Miss Jas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

anime failed in the promptness of
her response. Jim was agitated by
various fears. The girl might be
engaged, might have given her heart
to another's keeping-but no, the
letter at length brought relief.
She had been very busy, but she
had not forgotten her soldier"
He planned surprise during his
last leave OF absence before sail
ing for France. He would search
out little Sunnyville, and call TO
bid Miss jasmine goodbye. His
dream picture of her seemed very
real, as he passed down the village
street Just so, he had fancied the
setting where his dream-girl should
dwell-the white house with its
rose-colored trellis; that, too, was
home.
Miss jasmine Dale was not in"
a man coming through the gateway
answered his question But he
would find her at the Red Cross
meetin' down the street. She was
g1vin' a readin' there this after
noon, letters from a soldier in
camp"
Jim sensed sudden disappoint-
ment in the thought OF Jasamine
those letters whose ex-
preston was for her alone. Yet,
the reading was an honor, and there
were parts he admitted instructive
TO Il Red Cross meeting. The door
of the hall stood open TO the sum
Iaer air; Jim stood concealed by a
screening vine.
Miss Jasamind Dale's name was
and, amid hand-clap-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
The Day In Davenport

Here Sunday: Killed.-Rev. P. J..
FRANKIE, pastor of Albion, Neb.,
Lutheran church, who with his en-
tire family, consisting of his wife
and two daughters, Paula, 16, and
Margaret, Is years of age, were
killed Monday night when their
Ford machine was run down at a
crossing near State Center, Iowa,
occupied the pulpit at Zion Luth-
eran church, Davenport, last Sun
day morning. Mr.. and Mrs. FRANKIE
and their children were guests of
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Holtermann for
over last Sunday.
Ask Rate Increase.-An increase
of % per cent on local freight
ton, Davenport & Muscatine rail-
road was asked of the interstate
commerce commission at Washing
ton yesterday by the c., D. & NJ,
in conjunction with the Kansas
City, Kaw Valley & Western Rail
way company The commission
will take action at once and the
issue will be settled within the
next 80 days. Local officials are
confident the increase in shipping
rates will be granted.
All Get DriIl.-Every man of
draft age in city and county will
be given military training before he
is called to the colors. The train
ing grounds at Wander Veer park
and the Davenport high school will
be used for this purpose The in
structors will be those who trained
Davenport selectives who left in
the big city contingent of drafted
men last Friday. They are George
E. Weeks and Harry Mccullough.
A resolution approving this was
adopted by the execu-
tive board of the defense council at
its regular meeting Tuesday after
noon.
Two Girls VOlunteer.-Miss Clara
Riestoffer, a member of the Daven-
port hospital alumnae, formerly of
Dewitt, Iowa, who graduated from
the hospital in 1916, and Miss Mar
tina w. Stokley, whose former home
was in Burlington, n. j., a gradu-
ate nurse of Davenport hospital in
the October class of 1914, have en-
listed for Red Cross naval base
hospital service, and are awaiting
transportation and their orders to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
A Book Worth Reading
BY r. NJ. MORPHETT.)

Books on the war are coming
from the press almost daily and
enc often wonders why many of
them are written, as they contain
absolutely nothing new. There has
been, however, a volume recently
published that | believe everyone
will enjoy reading. 1t is Harry
LADDERS story which he has called
"A Minstrel in France.
1t is a book that you must read
from cover to cover, for Harry
tells a simple, touching story OF
love, loss and patriotism. His only
boy fell a victim to the treachery
of a boche and he passes in review
the periods-pride at his service;
gIadness at his leave; concern re-
garding delayed news and then the
awful anguish over his death and
the victory of spirit which gave
him courage to carry out the last
orders of his captain son which
were, Garry on"
There is much that is close per-
sonal material told in Harry Lau-
der's unique, happy way. Being too
old to enlist, Harry cancelled his
concert plans and went in for re-
cruiting throughout the British
isles, making speeches that not only
aroused tremendous enthusiasm,
but secured a little army of enlist
ers and these were led away to the
recruiting station by the band OF
pipers who accompanied him. Hav-
ing invested all his savings in the
British Liberty loan, his example
and plea secured large sums OF
money.
From recruiting he went to
cheering and on the western front
he spoke and sang to the soldiers.
Harry Lauder has some strong
things to say regarding the Huns.
Said a Highlander to him one day:
Harry, the only good thing ever
saw in a German was a British
bayonet, and if ever you hear any
folk at home talking peace, cut of
their heads and that will shut
them up. Or send them out to US
and we'll deal with them. There
a Job to do here and we'll do it"
That the Germans show no mercy
is the substance of the latter part
of his book and he is convinced that
thing but a deliberately planned
method.
This story is a very good illus
tration of it:
Il was going around talking to
the boys on their cots and came to
a Young chap whose head and face
were swathed in bandages.
How came you to be hurt, lad?'
asked.
'''WeH, sir he said we were at
lacking one morning. l went over
the parapet with the rest, and got
to the German trench all right. l
wasn't hurt. went down, 50
feet deep, into one of their dug
outs. There was a lighted candle
on a shelf and beside it a fountain
pen.
1T was just an ordinary-look-
ing pen, and it was fair loot. l
thought some chap had meant to
write a letter and forgotten his pen
when our attack came. So l Slip
ped it in my pocket.
1.-Two days later 1 was going to
write TO my mother, so | thought
I'd try my new pen. And when l
unscrewed the cap it exploded
and, well, you see me, Harry. 1t
blew half of my face awayt'"
LADDERS volume is a stirring, en-
thusing book He didn't stop re-
cruiting when he wrote it, and it
gives the reader thrills, tears,
smiles and above all, courage.
p. 81 am very glad to hear
that this volume will soon be on
the shelves at our Rock Island Ii
brary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
ENJOY THE MOVIES

An ingenious arrangement of
mirrors in the hospital wards AT
Camp Dix enables wounded SOL
diers compelled to lie on their
backs or sides to enjoy the Y. M. G.
A. moving picture programs.
Large sheets of blackeneds paper
are set up beside their beds in
such positions that the pictures an
pear in miniature for the fellows
who are too i'll to raise their
heads Those who must remain on
their backs follow the pictures as
they are reflected on the ceiling
These uses of the motion picture
machine do not interfere with its
regular projection upon the wall
al the side of the room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
With Other Editors
The Crown Prince.
ing themselves. ="

Without demonstrating any spirit of gloating, the
American public cannot help but feel deep sense
satisfaction not only in the work of her boys in
France, only in the defeat of the German army
forces which commanded by the crown prince
that is being put The closer to the throne
get the satisfactory is the victory and the
closer to the throne get the more apparent will
it be to the German people that they but a tool
of autocracy, playthng in the hands of their vain
glorious leader and slave to their ruler Thus will
the morale of the German soldier be Iessened and
thus will the termination of the war draw closer
II is to be hoped that the defeat of the princes
army will be overwhelming one and that we may
have the satisfaction of reading of his capture if
not of his death result of this last struggle
Peoria Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
no 1t NOW

IF you have a friend worth loving,
Love him; yes. and let him know
That you love him ere lifes even
ing
Tinge his brow with sunset glow.
Why should good words ne'er be
said
OF friend till he is dead?''
If you hear a song that thrills you,
Sung by any child of song,
Praise it. DO not let the singer
Wait deserved praises long.
Why should one who thrills YOUR
heart
Lack the joy you may impart?"
First Landlady-'I manage to
keep my boarders longer than YOU
do"
Second Landlady-"Oh, don't
know. You keep them so thin that
they look longer than they really
are. The Pathfinder.
Pat had gone back home to Ire
land and was telling about New
York.
Have they such tall buildings in
America as they say, Pat?' asked
the parish priest.
Tall buildings We ask. SUR" re-
piled Pat. Faith, sur, the last one
/ worked on we had to lay on our
stomachs to let the moon pass"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01
OLD GLORY.


She's up there-Old Glory-where
lightnings are sped;
She daZzles the nations with rip
pies of red;
And she'll wave for US living, or
drOop DER US dead,
The flag of our country forever,
She's up there-Old G!ory-how
bright the stars CLEAN,
And the stripes like red symbols of
liberty stream
And We dare for her living or
dream the last dream
Meath the flag of our country
forever,
She's up there-Old Glory-no ty-
rant-dealt scars;
No blur on her brightness, no stain
on her stars
The brave blood of heroes has
Crimsoned her bars
Shes the flag of our country for
ever!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

Though lacking official confirmation, there is good
reason to believe that Turkey has had about enough
Of association with Germany and is in the process
OF dissolVing partnership.
This certainly indicates that the Turk, who has
appalling record Of brutality is unable longer
to countenance the still 'deeper-dyed" crimes per-
sistently carried on by his Hun associate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

effect on health, disease or meta
bolism, and is present in most min
eral waters chiefly on the label.
Yet countless hard-headed business
men-and there is no easier mark
than the h. h. b. mare regular
patrons of bottled 'lithia" water,
which they imagine somehow elm
mates a mythical poison called
uric acid" from the system.
was once caught in a squeamish
situation in which there was no
escape from buying and even drink
ing a glass of mineral water; there
was no choice-nothing else pro-
curable but booze. The shame of
it overwhelms me every time l turn
a faucet or bite a bubble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

report for duty. These young la
dies are the first among the Dav-
export hospital graduates to volun-
teer for Red Cross naval hospital
work.
Many Dogs Tagged
was a record breaker in the history
of the city for the collection of dog
taxes. Up to a late hour approx
mately 200 persons had applied for
tags for their CANNES. 1t was be-
lieved that by closing time the num-
Der will be swelled to at least 300.
Taxes become delinquent today.
Makes Record Time.-LeRoy Con-
don, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Con-
don, sos West Ninth street, broke
the record for local boys arriving
overseas by getting to France three
weeks from the time he enlisted.
Mr.. Condor was a railroad engi-
neer. He enlisted three weeks ago
and a message received by his par
ents states that he had already ar
rived safely.
Call Meeting Tomorrow meet
ing of the manufacturers and other
extensive employers of labor in
Davenport has been called for noon
tomorrow at the Davenport Com
merciaf Club to select the man who
will represent management on the
community labor board in connec-
ton with the U. S. employment SER
vice which will have full charge OF
all matters pertaining to the distri-
button of common labor. Phe board
is to consist of one representative
of labor, one of management and
a third member to be selected by
the two mentioned.
Large Contingent GOes-One
hundred and twenty-one men, Dav-
exports and Scott county's quota
for the national army, DEPART for
Camp Forrest, Ca, at 1920 O'Clock
1'T' SHAY night, while = crowd esti-
mated at 5000 people cneered lust
lily. bidding Godspeed to the men
who are now on their way to "get"
the kaiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

When Mixing Thickening for
GRAVES, Tomatoes or Soups-Beat
it with fork instead of a. spoon.
1t will take only about one-third of
the time and the thickening will be
much smoother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-01

Continued Tomorrow
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-09
AMERICAN WOMEN IN
FRANCE REPORTED SAFE
PARENTS NEED NOT BE
ALARMED, FRENCH OF
FICIAL DECLARES.

Paris, June S.-The parents and
relatives of many American women
working in Paris and the surround
ing region need not be alarmed with
regard to their safety in the opinion
of Deputy Paul Danazet, chairman
of the war and armament budget
committee. AS he presides regu-
larly at the Joint meeting OF sena-
tors and deputies who are specialists
on military questions, he is qualified
to discuss the situation created by
the German advance.
Deputy Denazet was asked by
The Associated Press, if he was un-
easy over the possibility of a new
German thrust toward Paris. He
replied:
''I have always thought that the
Germans had one objective only
Paris. The entente, however, still
possesses important forces, most
powerful war material and enor-
nous reserves OF munitions.
Naturally precautionary meas
ures must be taken TO preserve the
capital of France. The government
has taken them and they will be eff
fcacious. If, therefore, we resist
and everything encourages us to
hope so. we shall have time to await
the arrival of the troops on which
the civilized nations are basing great
hopes.
"Russia's treason is the sole rea-
son for the momentary success OF
German imperialism, but 4 million
brave Americans filled with courage
and afre for the sacred cause of lib
ertv are worth ten times the allies
who betrayed us
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-09
REPUBLICANS WIN
CON GRESS BALL GAME
PITCHER MUDD WAS TOO
MUCH" FOR THE MAJOR
ITY PARTY.

Washington, June S.-President
Wilson laid aside the cares of state
today to see the Democrats and
Republicans Of the house Of repre-
sentatives struggle through their
annual baseball game, which went
for 6 IL innings and was staged for
the benefit OF the American Red
Cross. For once. there was no de-
bate as to the winning. The official
scorer said the minority representa-
tives had nineteen runs to the five
for the majority party players, and
nobody disputed him.
Besides the president. Vice Presi-
dent Marshall. Speaker Clark and
many government officials were
gathered at American League park,
and they appeared to enjoy the
game. The players liked it until
the novelty of running the bases
and chasing the ball was supplant-
ed by weary muscles and shorten
ing breath. Officially the game was
called on account of darkness,
though play ended long before the
sun went into eclipse.
Fail to Score in First.
The Democrats did well at bat
ting practice. but after stopping
long ensugh to pose for the movies
with Speaker Clark. they were un-
able TO solve the delivery of Rep
resentative Mudd OF Maryland.
They failed to put over a run in
the first inning. but improved
enough to score two in the second,
with three added in their big in
ning-the sixth.
Representative Delaney of New
York started out as boxman for
the Democrats and was touched for
three runs in the opening round,