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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
The Daily Short Story

delier a small table was placed for
/ the evening meal, which a bowed
/ old French woman was even then
/ serving. In French the girl called
/ for an extra plate, placating the
mumbling woman with the expIana-
/ tiOn this was an American SOL
der"
She was all eager questioning.
How far has the allied army ad-
vanced and must not victory soon
! be theirs? Some of those unspeak-
able Germans passed through our
village" she told him. That is
why it is deserted. That is why
am alone with old Genie; she would
not leave me. They came through
J the house in search of food and l.
/ she laughed, pleased with mem
/ DRY of her own daring II stepped
out of my upper room upon d long
stone ledge. l had but to creep on
a little way to where thick vines
covered me completely. I couIo
even peep at the mems rough faces
( through my green curtain, then
! they were gone.
Why" demanded Dean, do you
stay here? Why do you not go
away"
"Where?" asked the girl. She
held out empty palms. We have
nothing She laughed again. as if
the fOrlOrn fact were amusing Il
Lad even no shoes; mine had worn
10 nothing, so | went TO the attic
and found there these golden slip
pers. An ancestors. perhaps -or
my mothers. There were velvet
gowns only IN the chest in the at
tic, and satins. Soon Genie Will be
going about her tasks in trailing
satin, When the war is over do
you know what l shall do? I shall
go TO America wayLI don't
know how, We're you homesick
when you came over. my soldier?
Well, SO ! am homesick; always
always"
But this is your home?" Dean
asked wondering You are
FTencht"
II am American" the girl cried.
"Listeni
My mother came here, an Amer
lean girl, years ago to study. sAIv
father, heir TO this estate, loved and
married her and kept her in this
home of his father Ny mother pin
cd for her native land, so nv father
gave up all and went hack with
her, there 10 live SO /. ANY La
Ecu, lived and was reared an Amer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The Effect Of Drinking Water.

l. Does cold water, several glass
es taken before breakfast, tend to
reduce weight? 2. Does cold water
taken at meal time reduce flesh ?
g. Does hot water taken before
breakfast increase flesh? A. Does
cocoa harm the complexion?
MISS r. d.
AnSWer-NO
Neuritis Sounds Fashionable.
neuritis and those of rheumatOid
anthritis My mother has been suf-
fering with what we think is neu-
ritis for nearly two years. She can
not sleep nights on account of her
hands, which are getting sitter,
and she cannot straighten them out
as she used to. f. L. G.
Answer-Against my ethical prin-
ciples to tell symptoms. Prefer to
leave that to the patient to tell his
doctor Your description does not
suggest neuritics
Dreams. Sweet and Bitter.
What are dreams and how are
they prevented? NJ VI. G.
Answer-Dreams are unconscious
enactment Of repTessed wishes in
allegOry, all as clear as day if you
have a psychologist to interpret
the symbolic events of the dream
The best preventative is hard work
or active exercise to the point of
normal fatigue in the open air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Instead Of sending larger forces to the Balkans
and invading Austria to restore order the allies
will find it cheaper and more satisfactory to send
food If they get enough TO eat the people of the
subdued countries in time will settle their own af-
fairs up the forms Of government best suited
to their needs If they do not anarchy will prevail
no matter how many soldiers sent to stand guard
over them Man is merely animal incapable Of
constructive work so long hunger is gnawing at
his vitaIs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
Youthful at 100 Years.

Illinois is 100 years old tomorrow, and isn't
ashamed of it If it ever skipped birthday it did
not do Sc voluntarily.
Naturally the Sucker state does not consider it
self old. It is in fact, in the prime OF youth It's
cheek is full and ruddy its step firm and lively, it
eats and sleeps well and manifests other evidences
Of robust health and clear conscience. We might
go further and say that it so far has managed to
get along without false hair cosmetics and it never
In life had face massage. AS for the condition
Of its teeth-weI it bit off than it could
chew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Recent statements from Holland make it pretty
certain that formal demand from the allied ma
tons for william Hohenzollern will be honored q.
one should be made. It takes long stretch OF the
Imagination. however, picture the former kaiser
trial before jury. Somehow the vision Of him
hanging at the end OF rope the chandelier Of
his own bedroom seems more appropriate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Six days time given the quartermaster to
put our two million Of men in France on the new
garrison ratioaa. That may not seem to be much of
an undertaking but under conditions that had to be
net IT would have been well nigh an impossbility
for any organization other than the American army
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

French hotel keepers will fatten their bank
accounts catering to the 400 members the British
staff al the peace conference The Britishers are
going to take along their own commissary depart
ment thereby saving a pounds and also insurtng
more beef on the menu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

There are times when it is safe to wear red
flannel shirt in the pasture, and there are times
when it isn't. Those who have a yearnng TO appear
IN public IN these United States under red flag
might do wei to consider first the temper of the
cattle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Germany has been the main source of the worlds
supply Of potash for fertiIizing purposes. but the
interior department is conducting researches which
promise TO supply the needs of the United States
from within own borders. The time is near when
Germany viii have monopoly on nothing but re-
morse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Recreational sports are planned for soldiers
TO take the place of intensive military training,
pending completion Of arrangements to muster them
out For most of the boys, however there be no
sport like eating and sleeping at home once more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Chicago proposes to double its municipal rate
next year. Needs Of the city may seem TO demand
that much but it will be hard to make the aver
age citizen believe it. The higher taxes go the more
Bolsheyism there will be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Cutting the army appropriations for the coming
year seventeen billions will help some.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
Chr Rnll nf Gnnnr

Washington. Dec 2.--The cas-
ualty list given out by the war de.
partment today has total OF
3,175 names.
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American expeditionary
forces: Killed in action, ITO; dled
Of wounds, 229; died Of accident
and other causes, 6; died Of disease
400; wounded severely. 446, wound
ed. degree undetermined. 344'
wounded slightly, 81. Total, 1908.
Killed in Action.
SERGEANTS.
Ernest Geise, Council Bluffs, la.
Paul c. Rowan, Elizabethtown'
III.
CORPORAL.
John Moore, Chicago.
John T. Sluskinski, Chicago.
PRIVATES.
John Buechlein, Dupo, III.
William Davis, Aurora, Ill.
Frank f. Guenther. LaSalle, Ill.
Frederick Herring, Metamora
City, Ill.
Emil Hummer, Chicago.
William F. Kund, Hull, III.
Lawrence McCaffrey, Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
Harold F. Nelson, Galesburg, Ill.
Died Of Wounds.
CORPORALS.
Theodore A. Arbeiter, Murphys-
boro. Ill.
Ray o. Rhymer, Ullin, Ill.
Edward Siers. LaSalle, III.
PRIVATES.
Warren Griffin, Paris, III.
WILLIAM ID. HAMILTON, ROCh
ISLAND.
Lawrence T. Brohammer, COT
feen, III.
Henry Jansma, Sibley, Iowa.
John r. Johnson, Benson, Ill.
Phillip p. Lukanitsch. Chicago.
Bert w. Meigs, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Harry r. Roberts, Farragut, Ia.
Morris Katz, Chicago.
Clarence Moore, Canton, Iowa.
Maxwell Pugsley. Neoga, III.
John F. Sklawski, Chicago.
John T. Trigg, Des Moines, Iowa.
Died of Accident and Other Causes
George H. Raab, Cabery, III.
CORPORALS.
Albert Fred Sehr, Ocheysdan, Ia.
WAGONERS.
Andrew Letter, Evanston, Ill.
George Matthei, Chicago.
COOKS.
Peter H. Anderson, Parkersburg'
Iowa.
PRIVATES.
August C. Dolgner, Lagrange, III.
Henry A. Drilling, Lakeview, la.
Perle Edward Johnson, Paxton,
Ill.
Lawrence R Keen, Mason City,
III.
Reinhard W. Kolle, Chicago.
August F. Kramersmeier, Lid
yard, Iowa.
Axel A. Abrahamson, Lockport,
III.
Harry z. Anderson, Vandalia, Ia.
Charles E. Barnett, Elgin, III.
Albert Elbe, Warsaw, III.
Max Hecht. Chicago.
Amos E. Beatty. Ipava, Ill
Raymond H. BIeuer, Sheridan,
III.
Lloyd D. Elliott, Kewanee, Ill.
Robert o. HouIdsworth, Gales
burg. III.
Olive Duffy, Tioga, III.
Albert ]. Henson, Calender, Ia.
Ernest A. Ilseman, Waterman,
III.
Alva L. Jeffries, Chatsworth, Ia.
George G. Kelly, Winnetka, Ill.
John H. Hornick, Fairfield, Ill.
William c. Koos, Walnut, Iowa
John Kuklinski, Chicago.
John Weno, Jr., Iowa City, Ia.
Gustave Hagnuson. Galesburg,
III.
Leonard F. Osterreicher, Stock
ton, Iowa.
Jacob T. Slaatte. Evanston, III.
Clarence W. Smith, Forest City,
Iowa.
Harry NJ. Spangler. Fairbury, III.
William A. Jansma, Morristown,
Ill.
Leo P. Jennings. Massena, Iowa.
Gerhard J. Johnson. Locust, Ia.
Ernest A. Leuenberger, Wadena,
Iowa.
Bernard A. Portz, Spragueville,
iowa
William Won Muenster, Clarence,
Iowa.
Charles B. Knutson. Hebron, Ill.
Robert +. Swede, Kiron, Iowa
John Jacob VaIIery, Arensville,
Ill
Wounded Severely.
LIEUTENANT.
James w Nixson, Beardstown,
Ill
SERGEANT
Henry Bieffelt. Boone. Iowa.
George Tuhowski. Chicago.
CORPORALS.
George J. DOolady, Chicago.
Harry w. Shockley, Des MOines,
Iowa.
Walter F. Cross, Chicago.
Oscar +. Johnson. Joliet, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
Wounded Severely.


LIEUTENANT
James w. Nixson, Beardstown,
III.
SERGEANT.
Henry Bieffelt. Boone. Iowa.
George Tuhowski, Chicago.
CORPORALS.
George J. DOolady, Chicago.
Harry w. Shockley, Des Moines,
Iowa
Walter f. Cross, Chicago.
Oscar r. Johnson. Joliet, III.
PRIVATES.
James r. Brown, CarpentersviIle.
I'll.
Herbert c. Erlinger, Freeburg,
Ill.
Louis Bangert Lincoln, Ill.
Hubert +. Kane, Chicago.
Roy Hosmer Brown, Marshall
town, Iowa
Raymond Grafton, Bath. I'll.
Carl H. Ehlers, Ireton, Iowa.
Paul d. Humid. Wadsworth. III.
Benjamin S. Kerr, Murphysboro.
Ill
Frank Latourette, Henry, III.
Guy II. Lowery, Carmel. III.
Oren l.. Mcclure. Crescent. Iowa.
Walter c Murphy. Chicago.
Jesse +. Holman, Waterloo. Iowa.
PRINATES.
Matthew V Comella, Chicago.
Hugh l.. Craig Chicago.
John Sokach. Streator. III.
Walter f. Ward, Dubuque. Iowa
William Wat;orson. haywood
IL.
Elzo o. Williams, Cedar Rapids.
Iowa.
Joseph Sander. Chicago
Edward Joseph Terney. Chicago.
Clarence Vincent. Boardstuwn.
Ill.
Wounded degree Undetermined
LIEUTENANT.
Vincent NJ Reed Little York. III
SERGEANT.
William f. Gordon. Chicago.
PRlNATES.
Perry Fielder. Fort Dodge. Iowa
Nick J. Graff, Harpers. Iowa.
James Baker. New Haven. Ill.
William J Grady. Chicago
Frank Fey. Wheatland. Iowa
William Bardsley, Iowa CRY.
Iowa
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

It is reported that Austria a twenty-five year treaty witt Time is the only commodity u has plenty of, and she is natul ous with 1t.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31
DON'T GLOOM THE BOYS.

If you have any regard for the boys ln France, or elsewhere, don't write gloomy letters. Keep the clouds out of your cor respondence, and let 1t breathe naught but sunshine and cheer If doubts assail you, keep them to yourself, and give the soldier boy letters breathing optimism and confidence. If family cares and Wor- ries beset you, remember that his care is infinitely greater than your own. Your burden is a personal one, while on his brave shoulders rests the cares of a na- tion.
 Bright, confident letters from home, breathing of love and confidence in our cause and in the heroes who are uphold ing it, will do more to win this war than any other agency. And gloomy forebod- ins and wailings will as surely retard if not defeat us Your boy should hear none but good news from home unless 1t is absolutely necessary Not that his love and devotion is any less than of old rather greater This he is proving by his presence on the battle front But his one Supreme thought now is to strike with the utmost of his power for the safety and sancity of his home, and his heart should know no other care.
 III dllOllleI COlliulfi III GilIS ISoue u llIe News we are publishing clipping from Trench and Camp" a paper published by New Orleans paper for the soldiers at Camp Beauregard, and which deals with the subject of gloomy letters and some of the results caused by them. Everyone who has relative or someone dear to them in camp should read this article and heed the advice contained therein. Keep the glooms at home, if they must ex- ist, and send the sunshine to the boys.
 The Saturday Evening Post sounds the keynote in the coming elections in the following solid chunk of wisdom: Tt Is better to keep ten men out of office on suspicion than to let one traitor in.' We will do well to take this truth to heart American can not afford to elect any man to power upon whose complete loyal ty there can rest even the faintest shadow of suspicion or doubt. The country has more than enough leaders of proved loyal ty, and their services should be secured. Ability and loyalty should be the only tests. Upon these two qualities in our nations leaders hangs our destiny in the days that are before us.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31
springdale. Arkansas. Friday. May sl, lslS
THE LINES DRAWN.

The hour has long since struck when there can be but two classes of people in this country-Americans and pro-Ger- mans. There can be no such thing as neutrality. Every citizen is either for or against his country The Government is calling on every man, woman and child within OUT borders to declare themselves, and the call can no more be evaded than could the call to the ranks. Uncle Sam has no intention of unduly expressing any person. Nevertheless there is a war to fight and win, cause to be battled for to triumph, and in this every persons services are called for and must be given to the extent of that ones ability.
 The hour has struck when we must separate the sheep from the goats-the citizens from the parasites and leeches rolled, but this is only about one-twen- tieth of our number These ten millions are enrolled in the arms-bearing division But there is an arms furnishing depart ment to be manned and financed, as well as all the other sinews of war and to this task the other ninety million are called
 We some time ago arrived at the cer- tain knowledge that the world is at war for principle and every human being in this countrly MUST either accept or reject that principle. Once and for all We must determine whether or not man shall be free agent or the puppet of a petty tyrant Once and for all we must deter mine whether a people shall choose their own allegiance or be subject to the call of royal butchers who would feed them to the Moloeh of war purely to further their own lust for power.
 And in the determination of this nigh ty question every person of ordinary in telligence among us will be recorded on one side or the other. As we have stated, there is no middle ground-YOU, reader, are either American or anti-American. This is YOUR home, and it's safety is me- naced YOUR services are demanded, and you can no more evade the call than you can evade the issues of life and death.
 We repeat, we must separate the sheep from the goats. Every community should label it's entire citizenship-loyal or dis loyal, as the case may be. Slackers trait ors and pro- Germans should be placed in class by themselves. Loyal Americans should have no dealings with these people. They should be made to feel the heavy displeasure of their loyal neighbors, be their station or standing what it may.
 And in this melting and remouldng process, race or nationality should have absolutely no weight whatever. The loy- al Americans of German blood or nativ- lty should be as warmly welcomed into the ranks of the c0untry's defenders as the purest-blooded American among us.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

On the other hand, the stacker or pro- German should be so aligned, 1t matters not if his ancestors came over in the May flower or if his fathers fought the British at Bunker's Hill.
 The mighty engine of public opinion works slowly. But this engine is warm ing up for the race, and our advice to the man or woman of un-American proclivi- ties would be to sing very loWly.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

compartment to the bray. This reminds Us of Mark TWains story of the man who tied stone to the tail of his neighbor's mule so that he himself could enjoy some rest at night
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

You doubtless are familiar with the fact that you must eat peck of dirt be- fore you die. But do you know that to be patriotic you must eat bushel of old po- tatoes this spring?
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31
PUNCHY PARAGRAPHS.
Labor strikes are not making any hit with the public nowadays.


 You have to appreciate the blessings of peace to be ready to fight for t2efn
 England is perfectly willing to listen to prOpo9a.S for reasonable peace but she will not lay down the bayonet while she listens for them
 Many patrons Of hotels and re.tau- rants who froWn when they are offered rye to eat would smile gleefully f they were required to drink it.
 The Bureau of Food Administration meets daily. Do you suppose they enter into conversation about conservation. or do they prefer conservation to conversa- tion?
 It IS reported that Austria has signed a twenty-five year treaty with Germany. lime IS the only commodity that Austria has plenty of, and she is naturally gener- ous with it.
 The railroad employees are pleased with the increase in their wages, but af ter all they are not as lucky as the air craft boys, who get raise every time they go up.
 The fashion in ornaments. Just now Third Liberty button, War Savings badge and Red Cross emblem make a most desirable combination and one that IS much worn.
 The army mule is to be prevented from braylng. This can be accomplished by severmg some muscles in it's tail, as the raising of the tail is an indispensable ac
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

Our American boys at the front wake up in the night if the cannonading stops. What shall we do when they came home to ensure them sound sleep? Natur lily they cannot all live next door to boiler factories.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

How would you like to pay S1.70 per copy for daily morning paper? People in Washington who are willing to pay that price can get the New York Times by aeroplane mail service
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

You have to appreciate the blessings of peace to be ready to fight for 12em.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

England is perfectly willing to listen to proposals for reasonable peace, but she will not lay down the bayonet while she listens for them.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

Many patrons Of hotels and restau- rants who froWn when they are offered rye to eat would smile geefully f they were required to drink 1t.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

The army mule is to be prevented from braylng. This can be accomplished by seyermg some muscles in it's tail as the raising of the tail is an indispensable ac-
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

There seems to be some diversity of opinion about what the American soldier is to be called. But whether he is to be known as Sammy or Buddie or Tank he is your boy and my boy all the same.
 You weren't drafted, Bud; you were SELECTED. Selected to help pay debt that has been long unpaid-a debt for services that have made this the grand country 1t is; debt incurred in making YOU the enlightened being you are; a debt that has piled benefits mountain high-your debt to government and civil ization. Do you appreciate the honor shown you in the selection? Or have your creditors cast their pearls before swine Your actions will decide.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

The fashion in ornaments. a Third Liberty button, a w; badge and a Red Cross emble most desirable combination an IS much worn.
The Springdale news., 1918-05-31

The railroad employees ar with the increase in their wag ter all they are not as lucky craft boys, who get a raise e they go up.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
Minstrel Program.

I. O. o. L. and Red Cross benefit, Fri
day, March |.
Opening chorus-"Land of the Free
"Shadowtime" Miss Barbara Mcdonald
Sunshine of Your Smile. George David
when the Major Plays Those Minor
Melodies ".....-......-- .... .Huy GEORGE
Kiss Her Goodbye for Me- ........
Miss Leona Lamb
Because ..............J james Bennett
ABA Daba Honeymoon" William Leith
Honey Land" 49,. Miss Alice Walker
Chorus Anchored"
Somewhere in France Harry Clark
What Kind of an American Are
You ".............. Fraser
In an Old Fashioned Town" ......
..... Miss Isabella McEIardy
If Amt Got Nobody" William Robertson
Garry Ne Back to Old Virginny"
............. Miss Mae Dale
''Alexander's Back From Dixie with
His Ragtime Band" George Eaviolette
My Rosary For You Charles Gibbons
1T Takes Long, Tall, Brown Skinned
Gal to Make Preacher Lay His
Bible Down -.......... John Duncan
Chorus-"To Thee, o Country"
w. II. Goodfellow, musical director;
Mrs. James Laing, accompanist. Ad-
including dance, 2jc; children
under IL, Toe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
Daniels.

"The United States nav5 is the most
efficient organization ! have ever seen in
action. Henry Ford
The New York Times believes in Civ
ing credit when and where efedit is due,
even if it has to change its mind While
not at all bitter. it has been a consistent
critic of the administration during its
conduct of the war, and if memory serves
Alright it did not spare Secretary Daniels
in the early stages OF his cabinet work.
No doubt to the surprise OF its metropol-
ltan neighbors it now comes out IN a
leading editorial in the highest praise OF
Mr.. Daniels, and recognizing HIM as an
officer of the government who has met a
great emergency with remarkable ability
and foresight. There has not been, II
says. a rejection on the sea service of
the United States since a state OF war
with Germany was declared, and not
even suspicion of incompetence.
Secretary Daniels has grown up to the
responsibilities of his great position, and
the country. a. well as the officers OF the
navy. have recognized il. lie is now
known as a fighting secretary aud IS
popular. There has been ne greater trans
formation Of opinion snice war and ru-
mors Of war hogan. He WAS once, and
not % long ago. called unpopular IN the
service. Now his subordinstes look mp
10 him as an example OF wonderful eff
cheney in the cabinet. They no longer
speak Of his temperament The wine
mess ediet Is forgotten. And II be has
hobbies they are willing to see them
applied to the service. because. they say
they are Of the right kind
lis pleasing 10 sec one 81 his blg city
critics turn about and train on the guns /
Of frank and generous recognition -lios- |
ton Traveller.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
1'ALKOFTHETOWN

New showing of tailored suits at Alb
bolts.
Voters, do not fail to read page adv
on page 3.-adv.
Howard Gauthier of South Main street
commenced his duties as clerk in the
Woolworth five-and ten-cent store this
week.
Don't have any regrets after election
that if you had exercised your right and
had your name put on the checklist mat.
tiers in which you are vitality interested
would have been decided differently One
vote may decide. Will it be yours? To-
night is the opportunity, at o'clock at
the city court room.-adv