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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-29

When the great day finally arrived Tor the
hoped-for Prussian domination of the other ma
tions and the establishment of Pan-Germany, this
tremendous trinity was to work together in de-
stroying and remodelng the world
For some years past Bertha Krupp has been
the head of the krupp family and the executive
head of the great cannon factories.
When the day of war did actually dawn It was,
therefore. not unnatural that the Kaiser should
invest the head of the Krupp interests, even
though a woman with such amazing powers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-29
The Krupp Dungeon

In a secret dungeon beneath her palatial home.
the Villa Hugel. suspected traitors and disloyal
workers are tried for the crime of treachery.
Death is the usual penalty.
The cannon queen herself is the Judge Though
\ Driyate citizen. she has been endowed by tho
Kaiser with powers that have no parallel in mod
ern history.
Pitilessly mercilessly, without vestige of emo
tion she reviews the evidence, herself the only
iudge and Jury and passes the dread sentence. And
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-29
The Kaiser and the Krupps

The Krupp factories. It Is said. were regarded
"a the heart OF the German body polite. The
military council which surrounded the Kaiser con-
stituted the brains" while the soul" was rep
resented by the terrible philosophy of Nietsche
and his followers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-29

pte Citizen She Has Been the Kaiser with Powers
That Have No Parallel Pitessy Merous "'n0"
veipe of Emotion Evidence Herself the onV
Judge and Jury, and Dread Sentence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
-SightedneSs.


Myopia or ar-sightedness is a
Characteristic Of the Teuton, whose
orbit has to conform TO the shape
of his skull, which is long from
front to back, the elongated eye
ball focusing rays of light in front
of the retiHa or sensitive film and
so giving d blurred picture or faulty
vision for distant objects. The my
ope can clearly see only objects
very near TO his eyes, for the light
rays from near objects diverge in
stead of entering the eye parallel
to eacn other as do rays from dis
tant objects. and the divergent rays
are focused on the Tetina.
The near-sighted child brings his
book or work too close to the eyes
and squints and strains to see well.
But he can read the finest type
with ease if the page is brought
close enough to his eyes. In neg
lected cases Of r-sightedness
there is a tendency for the eyes to
turn out somewhat. The patient
complains of specks or spots float
ing before the eyes Depending as
it does on the elongated shape of
the head, near-sig is often
inherited. If not properly relieved
by the ocuiist in early childhood the
condition may lead to more or less
blindness.
The popular notion that near
sighted eyes are stronger than nor
mai eyes is unfortunate, for it en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

Dear Mrs. Thompson; have
been married three years. l loved
my husband at first and sacrificed
all my own comforts in order to
make it possible for him to change
his business. He started out for
himself and it took. all the cash he
Lould scrape together to swing his
venture. l did not ask for one pen
ny for myself and often went hun
CRY to save just little more.
One day when my husband was
angry he told me that looked like
an old bag and that had he known
how l was going to deteriorate in
appearance he would never have
married me. This nearly broke my
heart and made me decide to have
some clothes. ] had gone without
so long that when l asked for mon
ey he absolutely refused to give me
any.
After that he was so unkird and
worried so much that l became
very i'll. A cousin of mine took me
into her home and kept me until
l regained my health and little
self-respect. l have been back with
my husband for over month and
he is unchanged. He goes days
without speaking to me and would
never speak at all unless he thought
of something cruel to say
Please advise me. My cousin has
told me of a position l can have
where l will earn a fair salary but
it will not go far if I have to pay
for my board and room. Shall ?
continue to live with my husband
and make him furnish that, or shall
leave him and live on what I can
earn? SHIPWRECKED.
Accept the position. Money and
appreciation for the good work you
do will help you to regain your
self-respect rapidly. Consult a law
Yer at once and see what he thinks
your claims should be against your
husband. Do not live with him any
longer than you have to, but see
that he pays you alimony.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I was 60
ing with a boy from school whom
my parents did not like. They
didn't treat him cordially and so
nc 6LOppCu NOnltllb " SCt Inf. 1
cared more for him than 7 have
for any other boy and I want him
to come back. Both my mother
and father are sorry now that they
did thing that would make nc
so unhappy. Would it be all right
for me to invite another couple
over and ask him to come, too?
+. 5. b.
The boy evidently does not care
very much about seeing you or he
would arrange 10 in some way. Do
not invite him to come because it
would be running after" him.
Probably you are idealiziuP him,
which is a mistake. Look for Xix
able qualities in your other friends
and you will be happier.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have been
keeping company with two young
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Health T alLk@

courages neglect or postponement
in treatment. And another false
impression is that glasses tend to
weaken the eyes; on the contrary,
glasses carefully and scientifically
fitted conserve the strength of the
eyes, Il glasses are necessary at all.
Errors of refraction are never out
grown, and the longer they are neg
lected the weaker the eyes become.
The near-sighted eye requires a
cOncaYe lens to enable it, to focus
rays from distant objects on the
retina
Near-sighted children lack en-
thusiasm for the general games and
play of their fellows, and prefer to
nope over book, bad thing for a
child's health and physical deVel-
opment, and thing easily prevent
ed by proper attention by the ocu-
list.
It is highly important, in meas
uring near-sighted eyes for glasses,
that a cycloplegic be used drops
which for few days place the eyes
entirely at Test) to overcome the
spasm of the focusing muscle which
would otherwise render the test of
vision erratic The beneficial ef-
feet Of such temporary eye rest IS
often remarkable. It often appears
to check the progress of a rapidly
increasing near-sightedness When
the vision is measured under the in
fuence OF drops the oculist is IN
likely to prescribe excessively
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
The Daily Short Story

, Do not forget this-if the hour eevr
comes when you need my help, my
! life, I will come"
II was two months later, upon
the wedding eve OF Airline. 1t was
after the ceremony, and the guests
were in the garden, when from the
near woodland there stole out upon
the ambient air the sweet strains of
Devotion" Alan Blair had disap-
peared long since. Only to Airline
was this final tribute of remem-
brance interpreted and she shud-
dered as she glanced at the callous,
Wanting, wine-muddIed man she
had welded.
barley Brice had married Airline
Gray for her fortune. Within two
years he had sQuandered it At the
end of four years he was dead from
his excuses. Airline and her little
child had been glad to find shelter
in a poor cottage, all that was left
Of a once opulent estate.
She had lost all trace of Alan
Blair since the eve of the wedding
when the soft, mournful strains OF
Devotion" had seemed to convey to
her the tribute of a crushed but pa
tient soul.
The weather was cold, the poorly
heated cottage cherries and IN
comfortable. Little Gladys was ly-
ing asleep in her Grade, drawn close
UP TO the CRATE, fitfully supplied
with fuel
Airline sat gazing into the fire,
ever weaving in and out amid its
Capricious flames the romance and
tragedy Of her young life. Sudden
ly-she started up. Abruptly there
was waited upon her hearing
strain of music. First ii was dim
and far away. II came nearer and
nearer, growing in volume-"Devo-
toni" Yes, the beautiful tribute
OF the discarded lover she could not
mistake, nor the perfect touch of
the one master hand that had play
Ell those enhancing strains upon
her wedding eve At the very
threshold the wild appeal ceased.
There was a knock at the door. She
dared not resist opening it. Before
her stood the man she had not seen
tor nearly five years.
May [ enter?" he asked gently.
reverently. passed into the room,
went to the cradle. bent over il and
blessed his lips 70 the forehead Of
the little one sleeping there. Ar
line had sunk 10 a seat from sheer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

yet proposed get them. for it places the bur
den where it belongs and makes possible effective
OF funds that might otherwise be frttered away
and wasted in small projects widely scattered, This
question should not be overlooked
Second comes the proposition amend the gen
eral banking law so give the state supervision
over all banks. As matters now stand there
many private banks which under neither federal
state control. They handle millions of dollars
OF other peoples money and the only safeguard is
the integrity and solvency of the bankers The large
annual loss through the failure of such institution
is the best evidence that reform is needed
Lastly. the people asked to approve of call
for constitutional convention to make changes in
the fundamental law of the commonwealth. Not
since 1870 has such meeting been held. Since that
year the state has made progress and has
perenced greater social. political, Industrial and
commercial changes than took place in its previous
history. The old constitution has been completely
grown because the machinery for making current
changes is so cumbersome that it's is impractical
except questions of the greatest moment, and
even then proposed reforms have failed more often
than they have carried The welfare of Illinois de
mands a new constitution, at least such changes
as viii keep it abreast of other states.
Only male voters are qualified to pass upon the
three propositions. Their duty is plain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Household Hints

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

Washington, Nov. 2.-The cas-
uaIty list given out today by the
war department has a total of 322
names.
(SECTI0N ONE).
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American expeditionary
forces: Wounded, degree undeter-
mined, 157
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
SERGEANTS
William II. Shuey, Eflingham, III.
Berth Klein, Chicago.
Leon Moore, Watseka, III.
PRIVATES
Frank Blanchfield, Taylorville,
III.
Ralph Simpson Etchison, Chi
cago.
Otto c. Haaker, Chicago
Frank Henick, Chicago.
Roy p. Krauss, Mascoutah, III.
Enrol Grisman Leyda, Bloomfield.
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

weakness. Unbidden he sat down
opposite to her.
Il learned of you only a week
ago. and his tones trembled with
pity and yearning. 1.-THE world has
given me fame, fortune, success.
The inspiration love for you
brought TO me has made of me a
great musician. l am Wencelkas. -
She recalled the celebrated name
under which Alan had hidden his
true identity. There was no boast
full tone in his words. His whole
attitude was that of devoted
friend
And then he poured out his soul
TO her, and she sat overcome at a
proven devotion that amazed her.
"Oh, / am unworthy of such great
love!" she sobbed, but he held out
his hand, clasped her own and his
eyes, tenderly lovelit, seemed to en-.
force a responsive glow from her
Cwn.
May / come tomorrow" he ask
ed, gently, land other tomorrows.
until you can tell me if I may
hope?"
And she babe him come, and the
child in its cradle smiled in its
sleep, and Alan Blair went away
knowing that the haven OF love had
been gained at last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Yeast Is Yeast.

Please tell me whether ordinary
yeast cakes such as are used for
making bread are the kind you
mean to be taken internally for
pimples, underweight and constipa-
ton, and if so, which brand of yeast
is best MARY +.
Answer-Yes. any kind of yeast
Possible Isn't the Right Word.
have read that you say it is pos
sible for a woman to be perfectly
well Notwithstanding the change OF
life. Would welcome any advice
you can give me, particularly for
insomnia, irritabiIity and nervous
ness. MRS. P. II.
Answer-It is not only possible,
it is usual. Men fail in health quite
as frequently as women do at mid
die age. When the doctor is at a
loss to account for the i'll health he
mutters something about the change
of life, if the patient Is a woman.
and probably overwork, if the pa
tient is a man. Suggestions about
the management of insomnia will be
sent on receipt of a request accom-
panied with a stamped addressed
envelope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
The Democratic Ticket.
is coming

The Argus is glad to commend to the voters of
Rock Island county the candidates that the Demo
cratic party will submit them for approval next
Tuesday. From top to bottom the ticket is made up
Of competent men, some ofrthem tried in the public
service and proved faithful, and all of them fully
qualified even exceptionally So for the respective of
fees
For state senator from the Thirty-third district
Thomas P. sinnett has been wisely chosen, He won
his way to membership in the county bar while
teaching the Rock Island high school and found
good practice awaiting him. so favorably had he i'm
pressed those with whom he had come in contact.
Everett l. Werts of Oquawka has faithfully served
this district in the legislature and needs no intro
duction to the voters Of the county
James 4. McNeown is practfcing law in East Mo-
line. The story of his career is strong recommen-
dation of his qualifications for county Judge AS
city attorney of Joet few years ago he put through
track elevation proceedings which made that city the
only in Illinois, outside of Chicago, free from
grade crossing dangers.
Walter H. Flanagan is one of Rock Islands most
popular young He formerly was police desk
sergeant and has also acted as speed cop, and has
taken a prominent part in local athletics. He is a
live member Of the community. The people will
make mistake in electing him county clerk
Everybody in Moline knows Frank Gustafson po-
lice magistrate for many years. Though not a Re
publican he has been repeatedly reelected in city
that has normally heavy Republican majority, and
that speaks volumes for his popularity His familiar
ity with court procedure Will stand him in good
stead as clerk Of the probate court
From deputy United States marshal to sheriff
will be a short step for John H. Coburn Mr. Co
burn is a carpenter by trade, and he is one of the
substantial citizens of Moline. He is clerk of the
local exemption board for end Of the coun-
ty, in addition to being federal peace officer and il
he had a thoroughly reliable sort of person
and Of tact, ability and nerve he never would
have received either appointment He can use all
the qualifications named to good advantage in the
office for which he is a candidate
Everybody knows the story Of Lieutenant Adrian
C Edwards, former assistant states attorney and
the first from this county to fall on the field Of
battle, He died while leading machine gun platoon
in action in France. Clarence Edwards democratic
brother of Lieutenant Edwards For four years he
has been principal of the Coal Valley school He is
in France fighting for his country His can
ddacy gives opportunity for fine recognition for
soldier and a member of a fighting family,
All the way through the ticket is a most excep-
tionaI and its success next Tuesday will assure
improved public service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
AnEYANEnN- =

| By AlVah Jordan Garth.
| airline, the man is il love with
you"
"Oh, I hope not-that is, l am
sorry if it is true.
Then why have you encouraged
| him? He probably has not heard
| tLat you are to marry barley Brice.
| think it cruel to play thus with
| tie poor fellows affections"
| Airline Gray's breath came quick,
| her face was sutfused. She looked
I the cuIprit, then defiant. Il have
rot led Alan Blair on" she dis
/ claimed. Il was lonesome, He is
/ good company; more, a bright,
! sparkling genius. His music is di-
vine. And, oh, Beatrice! l was so
wearied of all the false glamour of
the superficial life 1 have been
| leading"
II was the cry of a tortured soul.
Airline Gray did not love the man
| to whom she was engaged and had
discovered it too late 10 withdraw
from a marriage of convenience.
! She had passed many happy, care
free days with the handsome, melan-
ChoIy eyed young musician, listen
ing TO his beautiful approximations
You must tell him about Brice, -
insisted her sister-in-law. ALAN is
scarcely of our set, but he is very
much of a gentleman and his devo-
ton TO you is almost pathetic"
A sudden cloud seemed to have
come down over the life of Airline
Alan was to call that afternoon. He
had told her that at last his great
composition, inspired by her, dedi-
Gated to her, was finished. In a
sweet, secluded part Of the gar
den, she, seated in the shade of a
great towering bush. he before
music stand and score. his treas
ured violin in hand, amid the sacred
flower perfumed stiffness of the
spot he poured forth his soul.
Tt was love repressed that the
mellow notes conveyed. The com
position interpreted the sentient
emotions of a shy. shrinking soul.
Then. as it ended in a long wailiIfg
threnody, as though depicting hope
lessness, Airline buried her face in
her handkerchief and sobbed out
the truth
He grew white 10 his lips. 81 IN,
derstand," he said softly. but il is
well. for ] have known Won. and
even though We never meet again
Lie cannot be utterly barren TO me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
The Little Ballot.

Locally there is no issue up for decision next
Tuesday aside from the fitness OF candidates There
are. however three questions to be submitted the
LITTLE ballot that are OF sufficient importance to jus
Lfy every male voter In taking time to register his
verdict though he mag feel that he has no other
Interest "a, STAKE. They should all carry, for all deal
v.th conditions which only the people themselves
-ase the power TO remedy
The 1Lrst question on the little ballot is that OF
500 eo9Qo0 bond issue for system Of hard roads
connecting the more important centers and reaching
into every county in the state. It is proposed
% retire the bonds cut Of the auto license Zee re-
-Hrns which, with only the present number Of cars
and at the rate now in effect. Will be sufficient to
return principal and interest in about twenty years
Everybody wants good roads and THIS is the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
DISCOVERIES.

Cleans WoOdwork.-MiX one pint
each of linseed oil. oil of turpen
tine and cider vinegar. Apply with
a soft cloth. This cleans and pol
ishes at the same time. Ii furni-
ture is treated with this dressing
it will look like new.
housekeeping HintvKeep a
pole three or four yards long for
carrying the large rugs in and ont
at cleaning time. By rolling rugs
around pole they can be carried
easily without bending or dragging
in the dirt. Bamboo poles that
come with new rugs are best.
Take ANY Leftover Biscuits,
buns or mullins, put in paper bag
like you would get at grocery store
and place in q warm oven for a few
minutes; when warm serve They
are like fresh
Irvine Holder-A handy contriv-
ance for the Irvine contaiuer. take
a tin can tsuch as coffee comes in.
and punch a hole in bottom from
which Irvine can come through
nicely. Punch two holes opposite
each other just near top, tie a piece
Of twine in these and han" up in
a convenient place in the kitchen.
Keep cover on can so IL viii pre-
vent twine from becoming soiled.
Save all wrapping Irvine and tie
each piece TO large ball; surprising
how much Irvine can be saved, as
1t. too, has risen in price.
For the Soldier Boy Send your
soldier boy a newspaper OF his
own. Make it by cutting bits OF
news from the daily papers which
would interest him. Paste them
on the thinnest kind OF paper and
thus he viii have little newspa-
per all his own. Funny pictures.
jokes, and cartoons as well as
snapshots from home will make il
doubly interesting.
FOR THE C0NYALFSCEST.
lthuharh Water Wash ono
bunch OF rhubarb. do not peel; cut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Chr Anll nf 6nunr

Ben J. Miller, Chicago.
Lawrence D., Wells, Chicago
Frank Young. Chicago.
Joseph J. Kimmeth. Chicago
Otto o. Ludwig, Chicago.
Frank V. schoenecker. Caicago
James N. Stark, Oiney, H.
George &. Swanson, Chicago.
(SECTION TWO.
The following casualties ara "a
ported By the commanding general
OF the American cxpe#ft.onsrv
forces: Wounded severely ss
wounded slightly, lI0 Total. les
Wounded Severely.
Perry T Blown, Sioux City, Iowa
Slightly Wounded.
SERGEAETS.
Hazel Grant Smith. Danvllle, M
P8IVATES.
Frank Keeper, Chicago.
William ID. Morrissey, Abba, Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
MENU HINT
Breakfast

Breakfast
Rolled Oats TOP Milk
Cornmeal Mullins Peach Butter
Coffee for Adults
Cocoa for Children
Dinner.
Fried Liver Boiled Potatoes
Dreamed Cabbage Picked Reets
Johnny Cake. Peach Butter
Tea for Adults Milk for Children
Supper
flashed Potatoes
roasted Johnny Cake Butter
Sliced Peaches Cream
ROLLED Oats Barley Drop Cakes
lea Cocoa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

One cannot possibly realize the magnitude of
this until sees it," such is the Judgment
Of a visitor from overseas. He states that
day he witnessed a continuous procession of
horses and guns On route 10 the front that was in
length between five and six miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

To Clean Windows-If windows
become smeared with paint. wet a
piece of chamois in turpentine.
Saturate the paint with the turpen-
tine. If it proves obstinate. wait
a few moments, then rub gently
with a putty knife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

The old guard dies, but never surrenders." The
Republican old guard is making hard finish in this
campaign. From out Of the forgotten past it has
raked the bogies Of three-quarters of century to
scare following into line. Here's guess that no.
body is going to be scared.