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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

The world has been astonished al
the great, number of American sol
diers transported to Europe IN the
last half year. The number now
opportunities 100000, and the
loss of life in transporting them has
been almost infinitesimal.
The success with which we have
moved our troops from the scattered
camps in this country and across
5000 miles of ocean to the battle
front is great evidence OF American
efficiency. We have not only sur
prised our enemies; we have sur
prised our friends and ourselves.
The British controller of shipping
Sir Joseph Maciay, speaks of this
movement across the sea as "a
transport miracle" We have been
inclined to attribute this achieve
ment solely to our Navy and our
shipping, but the British controller
speaks in high praise of the share
the American railroads had in the
work. He says:
"If the American railroads had
not been operated with success the
whole transport movement might
have failed, because it was essential
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
Real Estate Transfers Recorded Al
Clerks Office.

George Young to ]. Miller Crit
fifth, property in Cecil county, $2S75'
Benjamin Mccartney, of Phlladel-
phia, to William H. Campbell, III
acre property in Fourth district
$500.
Andrew Anderson and wife to
Laura v. Terhune, lot of land al
North East, $3.50.
Dora B. Underwood and Richard
G. Underwood, her husband, to
Laura v. Terhune, lot of land at
North East, $3.50.
John G. Hindman, Jr., and wife to
Nathan Voik, property at Rising
Sun, $7250.
Thomas H. s. Croft and wife te
Merris d. Hicks, property at Pleas
ant Hill, in Third district, Sand
other considerations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
AsksAnxone Who Has Used II.

There are families who always
lin to keep a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
in the house for use in case it is
needed, and find that it is not only
i good investment but saves them
no end of suffering. AS to its re-
liability. ask anyone who has used it..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
FRIDAY, AUGUST 90, 1918.

to quick transportation that the
troops should be ready for the
ships"
Director General McAdoo seems
justified in his statement that while
the development of the policy Of the
Railroad Administration requires
time, progress has been made toward
the goal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
stomach and Liver Troubles.

No end of misery and actual suf-
fering is caused by disorders Of the
stomach and liver. and may be
avoided by the use of Chamberlain s
Tablets. Give them a trial. They
only cost quarter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

When trouble comes hobbling
along woman gives way to food
of tears-but man proceeds to tint
the atmosphere blue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

Competition that would kill, and
destroy has got to go. But there
will always be emulation which is
the rivalry of well-to-doinA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23
1t takes some persons long time
o reach the age of discretion.
Men who believe whisky is goo6
FOR a cold nearly always have a cold.

The approval of a dishonest per
on is more of liability than an
asset.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-08-23

Boosting of their strong points is
a weakness with some people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

each In practically every particular the work Of
the American Y NJ. C. A. for the Yankees abroad is
being adapted the French fighting forces. The
Americans promote the outdoor activities and
the canteen while the French after the
social welfare of the poilu the distribution of free
stationery and the games and music. The work
closely parallels the program for American soldiers
in the of concerts. entertainments lectures edu
cational talks and classes.
For almost four years the French armies have
been hanging on, superbly exemplfying the meaning
They shall pass but with only modicum of
provision for their long periods of leisure said an
official of the Y NJ C. A. 1T has been pretty much
all fight and play for the French poiu.
But with new foyers opening up by the score
and secretaries to them being found somehow,
all this is changing. Even four years of the
worst in history have served to break in the
slightest the magnificent morale of the French SOL
der Under the diverting and friendly influence of
the foyer du soldat, union Franco-Americaine that
morale is mounting to greater heights than ever"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
Call EN- Yankees.

Americans in France have been called "Sammies"
I'D lately 'huskies, but It is pretty hard find
rm which improves upon Yankees" all
-ound designation that fits and sticks. We not
j Yankees. it is true, but every state is largely
,pulated with descendants of those who had right
that designation.
The most serious objection to calling boys
Yankees" was the fact that good many
grandsons of men who fought for the south in the
lyiI war. when all northerners were "Yanks." If
by prejudice existed among the of the south
yainst this term at the beginning of this it is
,t likely TO survive the conflict,
Call 'em all Yankees" and and let it go at that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
French Poilu and the 7. Nj. c. A.

The American Y. NJ. c. A. has made tremendous
III" with the French poilu.
At the present time there more than three
indred foyers du sodat the equivalent OF the Amer
an Y ~ C. A. in the French army. each of which
IS American Y. NJ C. A. worker on its staff Of
cretsries. But mo number is not enough, though
is being doubled every months. according TO
bic dispatch just received from officials in France
the national work council of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The French plan soon to have 1900 such centers,
tn at least one American secretary attached to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
Need of u. S. Attorney Here.

Work of the department of justice in this local
ty lately has been handicapped by lack of assist
mt United States district attorney. District Attor
aey E. C. Knots did good work while here
great deal to handle in his territory and he
lot be in Rock Island all the time With no attorney
o represent the government the deputy marshals
ire forced in the double capacity of arresng
ind prosecuting officers.
Saturday nights raid and the hearings that re-
ulted placed great deal of responsibility upon the
houlders of Deputy Marshals Coburn and Bllesbach
Fho were compelled to present a great of evil
ence and to combat technical obstacles placed in the
Fay of the prosecution by number of attorneys rep
esenting the different defendants While they ac-
luitted themselves well there was of course danger
hat offenders might be allowed to escape adequate
enalties and this danger will continue so long as
he government is not represented by counsel, at
EAST when there is extra business afoot.
/ There should be a local attorney appointed by
ne L. s district attorney TO represent him in Rock
Stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
Thrive by Thrift. SAGE
for Yourself and Help
SAGE Your Country
by Buying Thrift
Stamps. Make
Your" Pledge
NOW
The Visiting Knights.

Rock Island is proud to be host to the convention
of the knights OF Columbus of Illinois 1t feels
honored in having been selected meeting place
by this representative body of men. The fact that
they are not going to spend much money they
usually do at state meetings does detract one
whit from the cordially of the welcome extend.
Rock Island never did and will put the dollar
mark its hospitality and least of all does it feel
bike doing so in such times these
We take off hats to the knights for the depth
|of the patriotism they displaying, only in
eliminating osentatious ceremony at meetings, but
n actively furthering every that promotes the
Effectiveness of this country in Theirs is the
Eight brand of Americanism It is good enough for
3any part of Uncle Sans domain. and goes big in
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
TZH[lE DAILY SHORT STORY
Sai'oAl sas eza01 cosslisslnN

IAN antique classical structure.
1t looks so stylish
I'D like to move that old cast
iron statute, too" began Irving.
"A sGndial and a crystal globe
would be more appropriate for a
new, up-to-date mansion" submit
ted Nina.
Irving sighed inwardly, but nod
ded assent to the substitutions sug-
gested. 1t was less than a week
before their wedding day. Minna
was like a bird set free and plum
ing its wings for lofty flights. She
had been brought up under the sup
ervision Of strict parents on small
farm.
You're spelling that child" Mrs
Reed had told him, but Irving
lightly laughed away the menace
indicated.
After all, it's quite natural that
Minna should prefer home in the
town." he reflected. "She loves
variety and action: she will soon
settle down to more practical is
sues, and she so enjoys having her
own way"
At the end of three days Minna
submitted her idea of a house.
There were many odd corners TO the
interior and a good deal Of ginger
bread work suggested for outside
ornamentation. Then she was all
engrossed with preparation for the
wedding Irving gave orders to the
contractor as to the new house and
the happy pair started on a months
honeymoon.
Minna certainly enjoyed the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

tEtt pLfDHks
The hankering for sweets of the
boys at the front is a very natural
one. Sugar is a source OF imme-
diately available energy for mus
Cular effort.
The craving of the growing child
for candy is equally normal The
child needs protein for building
and warmth, fat for growth, carbo-
hydrates for muscular energy.
Candy or sugar in any form is car
bohydrate, just as surely as is SUI
gar in baby's natural food. More
than half of the solid matter in
breast milk is sugar. milk sugar.
In advocating sugar, candy and
sweets in the diet of growing chill
dren we wish to remind parents of
two precautions. First, children
should not be permitted to buy all
sorts of adulterated jimcracks and
lollypops. Such candy as is not
made at home should be obtained
from responsible merchants who
have some regard for the purity
and cleanliness of such merchan-
disc. And second, children should
not be allowed to indulge the de-
sire for candy or other sweets at
any and all times of the day, but
only at regular meal times, as for
dessert. 1t is not advisable to let
a child nibble constantly or irreg-
ularly at any food, no matter how
wholesome.
We can remember when we
wanted ever so much. something
sweet, cake or cookies or candy,
but grandma, with her threat of
worms, interviewed in favor of Just
tsters or canned fruit or something
equally unattractive. Why do
srandmas assume that what they
liked when they were children s
not wholesome for grandchildren :!
A growing child needs fresh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
A WOMAN'S WHIMS.

BY Augustus Goodrich SherWin.
THE house needs to be shingled
and painted. Wen put a new porch
in front and it will be as coy and
pretty a nest as any one wants, =
declared Irving Bortell.
oh, Irving You don't mean to
say you are thinking of making this
old wreck our home?" exclaimed
Minna Reed, pettishly.
Her honest, whole-hearted COM
paniOn was cut to the quick. but
he showed no resentment or disap-
pointmeut. The old family home he
had inherited was the dearest spot
on earth to him.
You think you would rather live
in town, Minna?" he asked indulg-
emily.
oh, l know I should ?" cried
Minna. i've lived among hay
fields and loneliness all my life,
and you promised l should have
what | wanted"
Don't worry, little one" spoke
Irving, with a patient smile Town
it shall be- l own a whole block of
ground on Main street and all you
have to do is to plan out the house
you want. All | want to boss is
the garden" pursued Irving. I'd
like TO move that pretty summer
house my father built, for it is a
cherished memento."
"Oh. Irving! we must have bet
ter than that. | just dote or a
pergola"
What's that?" questioned Irv-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

lovely trip, the gayeties of the city,
the indolent, luxurious hotel life
They came back to the home town
for a days visit at Minna's old
home. They were to spend a few
weeks with a married sister OF
Minna at a little distance BY
that time, it was calculated. the new
house would be ready for them. AL
in the rough.
Why, Irving" exclaimed Minna
as she came in sight of the frame
work, You have faced the house
away from the town."
Why, yes" asented Irving.
You see. there were two possible
frontages. This one gives us a
porch facing the lovely valley seen
cry. Why, Minna, we can sit here
in the cleaning and see our old
place, and even the lights in your
home. We get the very sniff of
the wild flowers, with all the noise
and hustle of the town behind us.
But / love the noise and bstle
of the town" demurred Minna.
why. my great delight has been to
look on houses and people"
"All right, dear" solaced Irving
quietly. Wen see what We can do
to fix things"
why, Irving," almost screamed
forth the delighted Minna six weeks
later. wher -hey returned to Ridge
ton, the louise faces the main
street,"
"Oh, yes. II was money and
trouble, but l had it turned around
10 please YOU.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
The Day i'm Davenport

French to Preside.-Colonel G.
Watson French, president of the
Greater Iowa association, will pre-
side at the banquet to be rendered
tomorrow evening at the Outing
club by the manufacturers of Dav-
export to the delegates to and
guests of the Iowa State Manufac-
turers' association which is to hold
it's annual convention in Davenport
May Is and II. The committee in
charge of arrangements for the
banquet considers itself particu-
larly fortunate in having Colonel
French as POSTMASTER by reason of
his personal interest in manufac-
turing and also because of his po-
sition as head of the Greater Iowa
association which is interested in
the welfare of the Iowa State, Man
ufacturers' association and every
other organization which makes for
a greater Iowa. Governor Harding
Of Iowa and James A. Emery, gen
eral counsel of the National Man
ufacturers association, are to be
the principal speakers at the ban
quet. Representative of various
branches of the government, in
Guiding the department of COM
merce, war industries board, fuel
administration and federal trade
board, are to address the cOnven-
ton. Among the bigger subjects to
he discussed will be government
purchases, transportation, fuel,
supplies of raw materials and for
eign trade. Miscellaneous subjects
will include federal taxes, fire in
surance, workmen's compensation,
cost finding, and state legislation
Is Gcing to France-Rev. Charles
Elliott, pastor of the Berea Congre-
gational church, Sunday morning
rendered his resignation, asking to
be relieved Immediately as he wish
ed to leave at once to take up Y NJ
c. A. war work in France. Mr.. Ell
lott returned last Monday from
Chicago, where he had been for
four weeks course attending the
Y. NJ. c. A war college. He eX-
poets to sail early in June and will
go to England first and later to
France. There will be a meeting
of the congregation at the church
following the mid-weekly prayer
service Thursday night. when Mr.
Elliott's resignation will be acted
upon Mrs. Elliott and younger
son William will go to her moth
er's, Mrs. L. NJ Fowler, in Oberlin,
Ohio. and the older son, Charles
Jr, will stay with an aunt in South
Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and
their family expect to leave about
May 20 for the east
O.
Pioneer DieS.-Michael Connau-
ghy. pioneer resident of Scott coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

For the first time probably in her
needless career the young wife rear
lied the vast patience and sacrihc-
ing spirit of this king among men.
Almost submissively she chung 70
him, quite overcome and sooDlhs
out her contrition for making nm
so much trouble.
He would not have il that way
and declared that he wished solely
to make her happy. The home was
pleasant one and Minna was glau
TO settle down after all. Within TWO
months, however. she began 10 de,
tect flaws in her apparently ideal
environment.
Their nearest neighbor was
purse-proud aristocrat who as
dained the humble acquaintance
ship Of common farmer folks,
family with mischievous children
two goats and a noisy parrot cooper
them In on the other side. stree,
car line secured a franchise anu
was a nuisance The dust was IN
tolerable.
One evening Mlnna, a good deaE
subdued. led their stroll past the
old Bortell homestead. 1t had neg"
fixed up prettily and looked ih'l'II
ing with its new coat OF paint du-
other improvements. Minna clnns
close TO her husbands arm
Irving. dear" she murmurea ~
pea lngly, couldn't we sell tNS
town house without a loss
"Why readily" was the reply.
"Then-then--oh Irving! oalt'
forth Minna, do it; | am just loAs,
ing for-home!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

ty, Iowa, died May at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. n. E. Mcbride,
near Plankinton, s. D., where he
had been living since last Deem
Der. The funeral was held Sunday
morning, May Y, from the Catholic
church in Plankinton.
Riley is Released.-James W. Ri
ley, alias Dad" Reeves, the last of
the Brown Ward Reeves trio, con-
victed in district court in 1915 for
operating a race track "con" game
aRd swindling two farmers out of
$4,000, has been released from the
state penitentiary at Fort Madison
on a pardon signed by Governor w.
L. Harding. Brown and Ward were
pardoned some time ago after serv-
ing portions of their sentences for
conspiracy. Copies of the pardon
proceedings were filed with the
clerk of the court yesterday.
Contempt Case May 2O.-The
third and probably the last INSTALL
ment in the contempt of court pro-
ceedings instituted against Dr.
Henry Schumacher of Walcott, will
be threshed out in district court
next Monday, May 20, at 2 p. m.
Judge F. d. Let's assigned the case
for trial on the request of County
Attorney Henry H. Jebens. Dr.
Schumacher is accused of violating
a district court injunction barring
him from the sale or keeping for
sale of Intoxicating liquors. The
case was called for trial last fall
and after the bulk of the evidence
had been introduced a continuance
was taken until the state could To-
cate witness About three weeks
ago the case was reopened and one
witness testified A continuance
was again granted and the hearing
went over until yesterday, when
Judge Let's set a definite date for
the making of final arguments.
Marriage Licenses. - Eugene B.
Dinkle, New Franklin, Mo, and
Alice Ney, Davenport.
Obituary RecOrd.-CaIvin q. San
derson passed away at 1920 O'Clock
Sunday after a lingering. illness
He was born in New Germantown
Pa, Dec. %, 1863, and was SIS years
old at the time of death. He was
educated. in the New Germantown
schools and was a member of the
Methodist church. The decea sed
came to Iowa at the age of IS. He
leaves to mourn his death his wife,
three sons and four daughters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14
AIIIs az INN TALKD
BY WILLIAM Ill a. BRADN nd.

meat about three times a week. for
building material; various forms
of fresh fat daily for growth tbut-
ter, milk, cream, egg yolk); car
bohydrate for quickly available
energy to meet the large demands
ofe general activity and play. More
than half of the energy should be
in the for of carbohydrate. More
than half the carbohydrate may Dc
in the form of sugar.
If there be one among you VINO
says sugar makes children have
worms, shoot him at sunrise. A
child grows strong by active play.
Let him have ample sweets in his
daily ration to play on.
And here is tip to the nus
bands: Take home some candy TO
the hired girl, just as though you
hadn't married her.
Questions and Answers.
Daisy disappointed wrote you
some time ago asking some i'm
portant questions, and l have
watched your column ever since,
but you never answered my ques-
tions, and l am disappointed.
DAISY d.
Answer-Daisy, / wish / could
reply to every query here in print.
But alas, l have space for only a
few printed answers. and there are
perhaps hundred questions to be
answered. Invest in a stamped
(3c) addressed envelope and see
if you won't fare better.
S. S. B. A.-Phase tell me
how to prepare the boric acid So
luton for irrigating the ear for re-
lief of running ear. Miss d. P. r.
AnsweT.-Dissolve all the bor1c
acid the water will take up when
still quite warm. Syringe the ear
with a pint of it night and morn
ing, having the solution comfort
ably warm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

Georgia has devised system of accounting for
slackers will be effective, if it is enforced
Everyone carry a card to prove that he is
lively employed. The employer punches it every
evening keep the record continuous Bad days
/ head for the victims of the hookworm and the
Malaria mosquito.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

Peanut -four and peanut bread are said to be the
ltes in food innovations. They are likely however
} continue unknown to the majority of people so
ing as count the contents of a nickel bag
COOLERS on the fingers of one hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

When the shortage in hosiery and the shortage in
skirts a in the evolution of feminine ap
parel will dawn upon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

Continued tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-14

Marriage Licenses. - Eugene B.
Dinkle, New Franklin, Mo, and
Alice Ney, Davenport.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-16
FOR THE CHILDREN

The other day the phone rang and at
the other end of the wire a voice wei
known said 81 wish you would say wore
for the children of the Pearl Eagan home
People have been very, very kind, but the
building leaks, window panes are out, and
it is hard job to keep the children warm"
SO The Journal is giving this message
from Mrs E1dridge to Pensacola. 1t is a
hard job We all know that it is hard
Job to keep warm this winter under the
best OF conditions, when coal is SO scarce
and so high. How much harder, then, with
the roof leaking and the broken window
panes letting in the cold air.
The Rotary club has already contributed
very generously to the Pearl Eagan home,
and individual contributions have been lib
eral. But more than twenty children are
under the care of Mrs. Eldridge this winter
I o the task of caring for them she brings
much industry and love and devotion
That is all that she can give. 1t is more
than anyone else in Pensacola is giving for
these helpless little ones.
We hear OF the starving, cold, suffering
children in Serbia and Armenia and we
shudder and long to help them We are
helping them, many of us, by contributing
through some organization to their sup
port And it is noble and beautiful work
But in seeing the misery of these strick-
en- little ones, we must not shut Our eyes
TO the suffering of the children in the home
which is the especial pride and care of Pen
sacolians~>
Mrs. Eldridge has endeared herself to
the Pensacola public because of these little
charges and the love she has showered
upon them. There must be many who
would willingly help her in making them
comfortable for the winter. By calling the
Pearl Eagan Home, 429, she may be reach
cd at any time, and any help given her will
most certainly be worthily bestowed