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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
An Estimate of Our Sacrifices.

There has been far too much secrecy regarding
the sacrifices Of the British people in this The
old teaching has still a certain reIevance-to let
your light so shine before men that they may be
inspired by great examples. By ignoring it we
played into the hands Of the German propaganda
and COMPOUNDED best friends. Because we were
silent about our dead the Germans proclaimed
and still persistenty assert-that we wage war with
other nations flesh and blood and that if we have
raised several millions Of men, we have thrown the
strain Of the fighting the Canadians Australians
French. and Americans.
In his speech TO the Dominion editors at The
Times office Lord Northcliffe dealt with this very
difficult and important topic, He estimated that we
had raised in the United Kingdom seven and one-haIf
million men: which, considering the fact that COM
pulsion has not been applied in ireland, is re-
markabIe feat. He estimated that in the war the
United Kingdom has lost 800 goo dead. He esti-
mated last year of this country, apart
the Canadians and Australians, to whom ever be
glory and honor, suffered 500 900 casualties. So
we whatever cur other faiings have stinted
our blood. There is no land in this that we
have not watered with It There is no village and
there are few thresholds in this country that have
not given OF their dearest ana best.-London Daily
Mail o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
An.UnreaIized Dream.

An English diplomat who was, up to the begin
ming of the war very friendly terms with General
Ludendorff has made public the substance OF sew
eral conversations had with him matters close
" related to Germany's future Though the outlook
as Dictured by the great miitaTist is certain never
70 be realized it is interesting to get confirmation
from one so well informed of what has long been
regarded as Germany's great objective. viz world
power"
In response to the inquiry as to Italy's part in
world war, Ludendorff replied Italy we will
never have to fight against; she is certain to be our
aIly: but even should she against us, why she
would be quickly wiped off the map Of Europe and
indeed it would be a good thing too, for then we
would occupy Rome and Naples. We should give
Austria what she may want down far as Venice,
and then the Mediterranean would not any more be
IN English lake"
AS TO what would happen if Germany found her
self face to face with coalition of nations against
her Coalition is all politicians and diplomats
think Of" replied the great general; nobody will
aver really know what Germany's strength is IN
i'll they see it exerted; why could easily afford
TO lose million men, nay millions, if necessary
In a world war when it comes. Essen will to our
guns and practically the reserves of our population
In man power viii know end"
On making inquiry to why Germany was SO
busy with her military preparations, the answer
was, why. to be ready to extend our frontiers
France, Belgium and Holland is certain to be ours
one day. and further east bound to move
soon; Middle Europe is but part of idea; all the
smaller countries in southeastern Europe they
want organizing. they in reality want kutur; We
want no more Balkan troubles and further, look at
Palestine and Persia and China, yes they would be
advanced by our kultur."
Then d further question was, General, what
would you do If you actually the world war
which you speak OF as coming?"; he hesitated and
replied, Keep everything we take and anything we
had not taken make best bargain could; and
as 70 England, we never expect to have to fight
against her; but then if we did good bye Britain
she would come under our government"
How fanciful all this appears to in a day when
Eermanys dreams of world conquest rapidly
vanishing and when instead Of being the conqueror,
she will Enthusiastically be the conquered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
A CONFIDENTIAL ROMANCE,


There was only one vacant seat
in the passenger coach which Gift
ford Thrall entered, and that was
alongside fair, pleasant-faced
girl about his own age.
The young lady seemed engrossed
in reading the few lines written on
the picture postals and her face lit
up as she did So Clifford was drawn
towards her because OF her beauty
and grace, and being a naturally
companionable fellow He did not
feel warranted in making any ad-
vances, however. Then, five miles
covered, there came a sudden jar.
The locomotive had slowed down
with a shock. Gifford's companion
was almost thrown into his arms
for which he was not sorry.
"Oh, deaF!" she uttered, the in
tonation divided between dismay
and dread. Her shopping bag and
the postals had slipped to the floor.
only loose brake bar" announc-
ed the conductor, seeking to reas-
sure the victims of the shakeup.
ALLOW me-" spoke Clifford, as his
companion was about to gFope for
her fallen possessions, and soon
had replaced cards and shopping
bag in her lap. She thanked him
sweetly. That broke the Ice, but II
seemed that the young lady was a
resident of Merton. the first sta
ton reached, for she arose as the
name was called out. Clifford lift
ed her suitcase from ths rack. Go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
Canning and Presenting.

Jam-One pound fruit, one-haIf
pound sugar, one-quarter pound
syrup.
Time-One to two hours or until
fruit drops heavily from spoon.
Wash fruit, pare and core If nee
essary. Mash berries, CurTants and
gooseberries, slice other fruits.
Place fruit in layers with sugar
and stand long enough 10 extract
some Of the fruit juice. IF dry, a cup
of water may be added Heat
slowly and cook till thick. Jam
may be tested on a cold plate In the
same way that jeT1ies are tested.
Stir frequently to prevent burning
Turn into sterilized glasses and seal
like jelly.
Apple, Ounce, Peach and Plum
Butter-One pound fruit. One-half
pound sugar, one-qUarter pound
syrup. water to cover.
Time - Three-Quarters to one
hour
Cover fruit with water and cook
till soft Rub through a coarse
strainer Add sugar and syrup and
cook till thick, adding spices to
taste.
Spiced Grapes - Seven pounds
fruit, one cup vinegar, three pounds
sugar, one pound syrup, three
ounces cinnamon and cloves, tied in
a bag.
Wash fruit and remove skins.
Cook pulp till seeds may be remov-
ed by pressing through strainer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
PARALYSIS from Diphtheria.
RhQTEp,


The poison OF diphtheria, circu-
lating In the blood of the patient,
is the dangerous feature OF the dis
ease, and not the damage in the
throat, as a rule. Diphtheria most
frequently involves the tOnsils OF
the walls of the throat near the
tonsils; only in exceptional cases
does it involve the larynX or
breathing passage and interfere
with breathing.
The poison of dipththeria is pro-
duced by the diphtheria bacillus. 1t
is a toxin. 1t is measurable sub
stance, not a theory. Measured
quantities of this poison are used
for the purpose of minimizing a
horse to diphtheria. When the
horse is so immunized that he can
withstand enormous doses of the
poison, then his blood is drawn,
and the clear fluid portion cOncen-
trated down to furnish the anti
toxin with which we treat diph-
| liberia.
The antitoxin Is the natural anti
dote to diphtheFia toxin or poison.
A measurable quantity Of antitoxin
will exactly neutraliZe q measur-
able quantity of diphtheria toxin
| in the patients blood. Therefore,
| If sufficient antitoxin is administer
ed at the first dose the diphtheria
is absorbed, cut short, cured. Too
much cannot be given at the first
dose; a moderate dose Of antitoXin
| for baby or young child would
be 10000 or 10000 or 90, 900 units
| Too often an insufficient dose is
administered at first, and that
means that further doses haFeato be
given. OF course, the earlier the
antitoxin is given the less is re-
quired to ueUtraliZe the poison in
1 the blood; and the longer the first
dose is delayed the more poison the
germs produce before the remedy
| is given
Suppose 100000 units of toxin
have been produced in the first IS
hours of the illness, and that the
doctor gives only 10000 units of
antitoxin. The cid will be better,
but not cured. The unneUtraliZed
10000 units VIII still be doing dam
age to the heart or the nervous sys-
| TEN. However, the child himself
can manufacture a certain amount
of antitoXin in his own blood. So
gradually he is able to neutralize
the remaining poison himself, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

THAT word is not expressive
enough declared Clifford
"Ot course you must send the
watch 10 her as soon as possible, %
suggested Mrs, Woods ut must
be birthday present, and she VIII
feel lis loss greatly
why yes, II you viii let me have
the machine in the morning / VIII
run over TO Merton and take il TO
her"
As bad as thati' smiled Mrs
Woods significantly.
As good as that, you mean" de
fed CHORD. Sister. I'm glad you
invited me down herei"
Clifford bad come 10 rural scenes
promising himself d weeks free
donsfrom care and early rising. Tie
broke the rule the next morning
and mot0Ted of for Merton before
3 o'clock. There was no difficulty
In locating the Trevor home. the
most preteHtious in the village.
There was not much stir about
the place and Clifford passed the
house twice, seeking TO evade a too
early intrusion. The grounds slop-
or 10 the river and he put in the
time along It's bank. He paused ass
he observed q portIy old gentle
man carry fishing pole and game
bag. fitting unstcadily on a plank
crossing trout brook that fed into
the larger stream.
Suddenly-orack' The fran tim
her parted. the vonturesoIue hero OF
short cut went neck-dcep into the
water and looked alarmed and help
less. Clifford ran directly 10 his aid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

rorism against the industries of the United
States, November rs, 1914,
Germany named the members Of the present Boil
shevfk executive committee, INCLUDING Trotsky and
Lenine.
Germany paid 55oooOOO roubles in gold to cover
the cost of the Red Guard and anti-entente agi-
tators in Russia
The Bolshevih agreed to surrender all Russia's
industries to German capital for period of five
years after the war.
BoIshevih leaders notified Germany where sup
plies from England, France, and the United States
were stored.
Bolshevih leaders sent German officers, equipped
with fraudulent passports to spy in England France,
and the United States.
BoIshevtk leaders agreed to transport three Ger
man submarines, in parts to the Pacific on the
trans Siberian railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

Explosion Rocks Building-Sev-
eraI persons had narrow escapes
and scores Of telephones and teIe-
graph wires were put out of com
mission when a gas. explosion in the
basement rocked the building in
which the Boston cafe is located,
2l2 Main street, at II o'clock yes
terday morning. The gas meter was
leaking. An emplOye was sent 10
investigate He took with him a
lighted candle. The basement was
filled with gas. A terrific blast fol-
lowed. The fire Department was
called. The fire was checked be-
fore it had gained much Roadway
The damage was small.
Dcserfer Slams [. Abusive
talk against the war policy of the
United States and uncompIimenlary
remarks about General Pershing
brought Charles Potts, an army de
sarter, into a heap of trouble yes
terday He was given a prelmin-
AIRY hearing before United States
Commissioner A. G. Bush and
was bound over 10 the grand jury
under 5000 bonds. II is said that
Potts layed the policy of the United
States in CARRYING on the war and
that his talk i'm general concerning
the United States army was not
only abusive but showed traces of
German sympathy. During the trial
it was learned that Potts was a de-
serter from the United States army
and that he served is months at the
TT. LeavenW0rth prison.
Two Furnace Fires. - The first
furnace fires of the season threat
ened two Davenport dwellings with
in "A hours. The department was
summoned 10 the home Of Mrs j
II. Flint, pa Washington street
late Monday. when paper near a
hot furnace caught fire. Chemicals
were used. The damage was slight
Shortly after midnight yesterday an
overheated furnace ar the home OF
Henry Lage smoked the dwelling AT
913 West Fourteenth street The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
-reatpd aud Eager.


am an arrested case OF tuber-
cuIosis, having been discharged
from the sanitorium last
June. 1 have done no work as yet,
but | want to return 10 my home
and resume my original WORK as
librarians assistant Do you thlhk
this would be perfectly safe Tor me
now? NJ II.
Answer-Arrested means held"
For the time being you have the
enemy fought to standstlll. II IS
generally wise for one in your STU
alton to make her home permanent
" in the place where she has re-
covered her health. Working IN
library. where sunlight is more or
less unweAcome, is not the ideal life
for YOU to resume. However, the
doctor who knows your condition
is the one to take'the great respon-
sibility of advising you about such
d move.
VaivuIar Disease and Army Service.
Is there any chance for man OF
% with a "systolic murmur" to
serve with our fighting forces? l
was rejected by draft board be
cause of this murfnur, which [ new
err knew I had; I have always been
healthy and have led a very active
life and taken good care of my
habits. I'd like to get smell of the
real thing, but they say I'll prob
ably have to shoulder a pen or help
wind red tape for mine.
r A p.
Answer-Try an appeal to the
appeal board, or to the surgeon
generals office. Get a certificate Of
health from one or two good doc
tors. Speaking of murmurs, Lau-
bry, a French physician, describes
So fighting poilus who haven't wor-
ried about their valvular diseases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
TITLE DAILY SHORT STORY

cOrted her to the depot platform,
won another gracious smile and re-
Stunning his seat cherished q glow
OF memory and pleasure for the
face he treasured was most at
tractive one.
Hello! Didn't get them all. il
seems, he observed as he noticed a
card under the foot rest. He reach
ed for 1t and was advised from its
superscription that its rightful re
cipient was Miss Nadia Trevor.
Then came a second discovery. His
foot touched an object on the floor.
He secured it TO make ont an ex-
quisite little wristwatch. II was
inclosed in Chamois covering. II
bore the initials IN. T." The card
congratulated Miss Trevor on her
2lst natal birthday tomorrow.
Talk Of coincidence" soIilo-
quized Clifford. "Hers-uline the
same birthday What a fayorlne
theme for acquaintanceship! And
the watch. Oh, here Is a decided
adventure"
His sister met him at the depot
with the family automobile, and
amid the futter of arrival and well
come OXFORD was constrained TO
leave the restoration of the watch
10 the morrow, He eould not re-
slst mentioning his find to his sis
ter. however
Il do not know the daughter. Ma
Ida" said Mrs. Woods. "but / have
met her mother several times. They
are real nice people, Clifford. quite
wealthy. and all that. 1t the giri
pretty"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

Dear Mrs. Thompson. have
always had a lot of friends, but no
particular boy friend until a ie"
months ago. a certain boy began
paving special attention 10 me anu
later he told me he loved me and
asked me to keep steady company
with him. Al that time he was
keeping company with announcer
girl. but he said lie would give h1F
M for me. L went with him JU5a
as he asked me 10, and now J. have
learned through a girl friend That
he still goes % see the ether girl
7 accused him Of it md he said ne
had been there once 10 return e
ring he had of hers because she
wrote and asked him for it. M
girl friend says that she is sure
he has been there oftencr Which
one shall! believe? II would
break my heart to think that the
boy is deceiying me.
There is a great possibility that
your girl friend has been nisin-
formed about the number Of times
the boy has been to see the other
BlIls uHL nun AAANlA = Ia ++Nt
good reason 20 doubt his word
Since he said that he had gone TO
Zee the girl once, l am inclined TO
believe that he told you the truth.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
young girl Of IS. When my broth
er went to France he left me his
car and there is no one at home 70
drive it but me. 1t has been asked
that the people who own cars adopt
the custom of being so patriotic as
to put this sign on the car:
"A lift for a soldier or sailor as
far as 1 CO."
Do you think it would be alright
for me to adopt this plan?
BROWN EYES.
No, I would not advise you to
adopt the plan. There are many
older people who can give lifts to
soldiers and sailors. 1t is not nee
essary for an 18-year-old girl TO do
so.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have an
awful habit of biting my finger
nails. l feel ashamed of this. Can
you please tell me what TO do to
break myself Of the habit? Is there
anything TO put on the nails to keep
them from breaking easily?
ANXIOUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
The BoIsheviH With the Mask Oft.

The confidential documents from Russia given TO
he American government have so far revealed that
Lenine Trotsky, and their associates are German
agents and proof in the hands OF the United
States government
The Bolshey1h revolution arranged for by
he German imperial government
It was financed by the German Imperial bank
md other German financial institutions
The treaty Of Brest-Litovsk was betrayal Of
he Russizn people by Lenine and Trotsky
A Ger7naz-picked Russian commander Sc
,acted 10 defend Petrograd from the Germans.
German officers were afforded every opportunity
n zPetrograd TO Spy on the entente embassies and
legations.
Germany ordered an Industrial establishments
% get ready for their mobilization June 3, 1914
oFfor TO the sarajsvo sssassinatinns.
Germany ordered q campaign OF arson and ter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

Austria's proposals with a view to peace have
made little if any impression upon the allied lead
PTS
The American presidents reply is to the effect:
we have already made known the terms up
IN which we could consider peace and therefore
entertain no proposals looking TO a conference"
\. J. Balfour, English foreign secretary. speak
ng in London, said 1T is incredible that anything
.an come Of the proposal" and further added:
In all the past four years Germany has never
made anything deserving seriously TO be called a
peace proposaL7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
The Value OF Cheer.

A western court has awarded d
goodly sum 10 a nurse who enIiv-
ened q rich mans declining years
with good cheer. The court said
that It was impossible to separate
physical benefit from good cheer,
and that while good cheer itself
might not have a definite price, the
physical benefit resulting from it
certainly has.
The end OF a life devoted to mere
money-making is not usually a
cheerful time, and the cheerful man
who can keep such one cheered and
happy earns his pay. One must be
something of wizard to build hap
piness on such a foundation.
Many a millionaire, when Ill
health or failing strength compels
Linn to drop the pursuit that has
absorbed all his life, thought and
interest, MIR be willing to give a
large sum to be able to feel cheer
full To those who think that get
ting rich is the main aim in life and
the highest achievement It must
seem strange that a poor man
should have eheerfulness to spare
TO a rich one. But such is the wav
of the world. The most precious
things cannot be measured In mon
cy. Nor can money buy them. A
dying old man cannot buy q laugh
outright; but If he can get the
laugh, it has its cash value Just the
same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

Menu Hint
BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal With Sliced Peaches
Top Milk
Scrambled Eggs With Bacon
Barley Bread Toast
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Green Corn Pudding
Fried Potato Cakes
Brown Bread and Butter Cookies
Tea with lemon)
DINNER
Irish Stew Cabbage Salad
Beet Pickles
Corn Bread and Butter
Apple Sauce Spice Cake
Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
Going DoNnhili.

When Thorwaldsen, one Of the
greatest geniuses and clearest in
teIlects in Europe, was engaged on
his sculpture Of Vulvan, one Of his
friends said to him:
Now, you must be satisfied with
this production
Alas" said the artist. ''I am"
"Why should you regret it," ask
ed his friend
because I must be going down
hill when I find my works equal to
my aspirations"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
lEE1l EsA l GITM TALK
BY WL I'LL .slIsI. i 5R RAD f1D.

he RECEIVERS. But meanwhile the
poison has seriously damaged tn'
nervous system, and there follows
paralysis, say. Of an arm, OF oil
some OF the throat muscles, which
paraJvsis remains for weeks or
months, before complete recovery
occurs.
You can't have too much anti
toxin. and it can't be administered
too early. Even If your illness
proves to be something else than
diphtheria, a dose of antitoXin can
have done you no harm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

The last peace proposal is being regarded as a
call to pursue with redoubled vigor the prosecution
of the war 1t is stated that plans of the utmost
magnitude for the future conduct of the are
now being discussed at Washington. As sort Of
prelude the department has submitted to con-
gress estimates for additional appropriation Of
81, 900, 600 for the organization and equipment
of IS divisions of troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

While we are being asked to save the pits of
peaches aprcots and prunes, the question crops up,
what about the plums? One answer is given and it
is this: Leave the plums in the hands of the poll
ticians; they are sure to that none get very
far away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

The deep interest taken in all that relates to the
war was clearly shown in the attendance at
he Chicago war relics exposition, which closed on
Saturday. The average daily attendance was 1885,
SIS, this total exceeding the record Of the
worlds fair, which was 117,321.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

German officers captured by the allies usually
have fororn appearance possibly they realize that
after the war fact of having been Prussian Of
ficer will not be regarded as first class recon-
mendatiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

War statisticfans figure out that it costs $423.47
to maintain a Yank soldier a year over seas In
America the cost is about % per cent less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

Secretary Baker now on a visit to the western
front speaks Of the morale of the American troops
as superb"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

A Washington bank cashier is today happy
nan; after trying TO enlist in various branches Of
The service sixteen times, he has at last been ac-
,epted and ordered to report forthwith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
Tried Reoipos.

Peach Snow-Two peaches. one
half cup sugar, one egg. fayoring.
Mash peaches after peeliug in a
large bowl, add sugar. white of egg
and beat until very stiff. Amy fla
voring, a pinch OF salt and chopped
nuts can be added. Make Gus
tard if you like from the voIlz of
egg, one cup of milk, a small piece
of butter and flavor. Set all away
until serving time on ice. This
serves four portions.
Brown SOup-Put one tablespoon
of suet in saucepan. add n table
spoon of chopped onion. same Of
carrot and turnip. Shake and
brown. Add two tablespoons of
dry rice, a half teaspoon Of salt. a
dash of pepper, a half teaspoon of
kitchen bouquet. and pint and a
half Of water. Cover and cook one
hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

Thank God for the one who is
cheerful
In spite of LIES troubles, l say;
Who sings of "a broght tomorrow,
Because Of the clouds Of today,
His life is a beautiful sermon.
And this is the lesson to me
Meet trials with smiles, and they
= vanish:
Face cares with a song, and they
fee.
Selected.