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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
My Palate is Down He HOrasely
Cried


| have found new and hereto
fore poularly neglected tousil. and
hasten to announce/the discovery
for the benefit of any readers who
may labor under the fancy that
they have had their tOnsils taken
out.
This new tonsil has been doing
business quite a while, and it is in
fact not total stranger to throat
specialists. 1t is the Iingual tonsil.
Or if that is hard to remember, call
it the fourth tofsiI. More or less
intangible or impossible things are
often called fourth, such as the
fourth dimension, the fourth dis
ease, the fourth estate and the
fourth cousin. The fourth tonsil
lies far back at the base of the
tongue 1t has one virtue which
Will commend it TO persons who
have already had three tonsils out
it is rarely necessary to remove
the fourth tonsI.
The patient who assisted me in
this discovery came rushing into
the Office one morning and begged
me to apply some heroic remedy
for his relief. why, what is the
Ratter?" l asked careIessy, for l
knew he was too intelligent to
spring Famous Rejoinder No on
me. Il dunno" he admitted, but
my wife's mother tells me my pal
ate must be down" So I locked
the doors and told him il he at
tempted to escape he was a doomed
man. At last I was going to seq 4
palante when it was down. All the
palate when it was down. All the
The man hadn't a thing the mat
ter but an enlarged lingUal tonsiI,
and a tickling dry cough that he
had affected for about four years.
Don't get all these tOnsils mixed.
The two common vulgar everyday
tOnsils that serve as portals Of
entry for all sorts of infections
are the fauciaI tonsiIs. The third
tonsil is the pharyngeal tonsil,
which, when enlarged, IS called
''adenoids.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
AN EQUAL DIVISION.
BY Robert Chandler Morris.


You're joking, almost gasped
old Cy DanYers. You mean to say
you give me that elegant outfit
Freely, gladly, and all for your
self" cheerily and sincerely re-
sponded Hector Upton Why not
I've got living to earn now. /
shall not probably be back among
the home folks for year. About
all ! know about woodcraft and
fishing you have taught me You're
a second Isaac Walton with bait
and hoOk-whO more worthy
Old Cy stood in an ecstatic way,
viewing the case in which rested
the finest metal jOinted rod he had
ever cast his eyes upon. Besides
this, there was a bewildering va
riety of hooks, lines and every ac-
cessOry that could be devised.
Let me pay for il" he suggested.
Not on your life, Don't look i
gift horse in the mouth, Cyl"
All right" said the old man.
only, bear in mind half OF ev-
erything | catch with this outfit
comes to you"
NONSENSE"
Wen seei"
Hector laughed lightly. leaving
old Cy proud as king over his
opulent acquisition. Then Hector
turned his thoughts and attention
to a tender parting with his fiau-
Gee, Viola Blake They were en-
gagged, but welded bliss seemed a
long way of Tor them Hector had
been offered business opening in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

~. A. . 49,. 10. --f-r Nv in a
when he sees me- cFIt1 ~ In IN !,
-. - f.-,rr VIVA.
m about and Hector VIII Jus Jus
about bless You wAen ne 800 80
the great fortune I've Eol 4H s'0''
Tor MN. - ---r,,,-
al and ~ - ,9I,-, ,,.os fispatch-
ed OId rv ~ moi s1rao n wink
mar nirht Ia Wa m fno Blake
nIaca M d.,.rfgbt lie was shaking
nm - ,,,i,h 's,,.,s,g, gyreB Hec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

The German U-boats in their campaign of fright
fulness" along the Atlantic coast said to
be employing gas raids, which is merely another
evidence Of what the Germans call sciepific eff
it was effective, but like all other instruments Of
torture that have come along with German ambi-
lions dominate the world, it will fail. Germ@1y
can not scare the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

The American COW is rendering even greater ser
no less than 15l2,323 cases Of eyaporaed milk
equivalent to 77391,294 quarts of fresh milk. In
France the rate Of actual consumption by the
American troops is four times the allowance speci-
fed in the army ration, and 50 far the supply has
been more than equal to the demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
TRIED RECIPES,

TRIED RECIPES.
Baked CornmeaI Pudding from
above menu) .-Two-thirds cup
cornmeal stirred into one quart
milk which has been sealded; let
it partly cool; add one beaten
egg, cup raisins, margarine, size
OF egg. Bake. Serve with lemon
sauce.
Hominy Mush.-One-haIf cup
fine hominy, one-half teaspoon
salt, three cups boiling water.
Put all together in double boiler,
cook three hours. Add more wat
er if mush seems stiff. All prep
arations Of corn absorb a great
deal of water in cooking and hon.
my usually needs a little more
than four times its bulk.
Apple and Cheese Saiad.-Mix
chopped nuts with twice their
quantity of cream cheese. Add a
l:ttle thick cream to blend the
mixture. Season with pepper and
salt, make into tiny balls. Peel
good tart apples, remove cores and
slice into rings about half an inch
thick Arrange the slices on let
tuce leaves and put a cheese ball in
the center. Serve with French
dressing.
War Cakc.-One cup of brown
sugar, one-half cup shortening, one
egg, two tablespoons cocoa, one
cup flour, one cup cornstarch, one
cup sour milk, one teaspoon bak-
ing powder in The flour and corn
starch, one teaspoon soda dissoly-
ed in tow tablespoons hot water,
one teaspoon flavoring, pinch OF
salt
Silver Pie.-One large potato,
peeled and grated Add the juice
and rind of a lemon to the white
of an egg well beaten, add one cup
of sugar and one cup of water.
Beat all well together and bake
in pie-tin with one crust. When
done, beat the white of an egg with
some white sugar; pour over the
top and set in the oven 10 brown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

Parisians are getting so accustomed to receiving
shots from the long range guns that they regard
it a source of amusement and get into the parks
and cafes defiant of what may happen. Every one
OF those shots will cost Fritize great pain" said
a brawny American soldier. That is the feeling Of
the entire population
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

Captain Schweizer, commander of the U-boat that
torpedoed the Lusit2nia, is dead at the bottom of
the North The submarine which he sailed.
it is reported, blown up in a British mine field
The death OF a man with such record will not
cause any tears of grief to flow, but feeling Of
relief will be felt that career marked by such
dabocaI deed is at an end
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

The government viii not be a partner in the
liquor business. Quite right, Mr.. McAdoo your de
cision is heartily approved; henceforth no liquor
viii be served on any train or depot Of railroad
will be served any train any depot of a rail-
road under federal control This will not be
any hardship to those accustomed to travel
on western lines, as for some time past
liquor has been barred trains going through
such large portion of dry territory. North south,
east and west are now treated alike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

: The "suff" hecklers who are proving not only
annoyances but nuisances about the White house
grounds. should be put in the class with slackers
They damaging the Of suffrage,
and should follow the example Of their English
coworkers. and put aside their campaign until after
he war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

As Siberia is likely to come into great promin-
ence during the next few weeks, it might beNweu to
remember that the country contains nearly $780,
600 square miles Nand is about forty-fve times as
big the British Isles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
RRE DS-

Oatmeal Bread-One and one
half cups rolled oats, two tea
spoons salt, One-half cup sugar,
two cups boiling water, one cake
compressed yeast, five cups flour.
Mix together oats, sugar and
salt. Pour over two cups boiling
water, let stand until lukewarm,
then add yeast, which has been
dissolved in one-quarter cup OF
IukeWarm water. Then add five
cups of wheat flour. Knead slight
ly and set in warm place Let
rise about two hours, knead thor
oughly, form in loaves and put in
to pans Let rise again until
light Bake about fifty minutes.
Cinnamon Bread.-One-haIf cup
butter, one cup sugar, one tea
spoon cinnamon, oue-half cup
milk. one egg or egg substitute,
two cups flour, two teaspoons
baking powder, one-haIf cup rails
ms.
Bake in thin sheets and while
hot spread with butter and sprin-
kle with powdered sugar and Gin
namCn.
Barley Observation-Disclosures
ter cup butter or shortening, one
half cup New Orleans mOIasses,
one cup rich sour milk or butter
milk, one egg (beaten), two cups
barley flour, one teaspoon ginger,
one-half teaspoon cinnamon, salt
TO taste, one scant teaspoon soda.
Silt flour, salt, spices and soda
together and mix in order given.
Bake in sheet for twenty-five to
thirty minutes.
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.
For Child With Cold in Head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

According to late reports from the western
fronts the allied forces have captured not only co.
600 German prisoners, but 1000 officers. While
the latter is a military achievement, it be
said that the nations putting down kaiser
ism have acquired any moral asset
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
Household Hints
MENU HINT.

MENU HINT.
BREAKFAST.
Blackberries with Whole Milk
Rice and Egg Omelet
Cornmeal Mullins Strained Honey
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Dreamed CauliflOWeT
Sliced Tomatoes on Lettuce Leaves
French Dressing
Rice Bread. Fruit TapiOca Pudding
Tea
DINNER.
Salmon Loaf. Dreamed Potatoes
RadiSheS Onions
Rice Bread
Baked CornmeaI Pudding with
Lemon Sauce
Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
cHT0RDS md
DIS Sc r ID s
JUNKFR "ETIQTETTE."


"a German officer taken prisoner
recently complained that the Amer
leans do not know the etiquette of
warfare" refusing to be taken pris-
oners, and to walk quietly toward
the German lines.")
Ye men-at-arms, heed, every one,
Now fighting on the western
'front.'
Learn manners of the courteous
Hun.
Who minds the ethics of the
hunt,
Thus: When in ambuscade you trip,
20. Yankee soldier, do you hear?)
You must not try to give the slip,
But meekly gOoscstep to his rear.
And there beguile your prison-lot
With reading-SO you'll not for
get,
What you may do. and what you
may not
As named in Junker Etiquette. ]"
You'll note, the bylaws of the game,
As there set down by Master Hun,
For him and YOU are not the same;
SO, never say, 1t is not done!'
The wolf pursues-the lamb should
stay;
The hawk swoops down-the fowl
should yield!
This is the good old Junker way
Observe il on the battlefield.
By Edith NJ. Thomas of The
Nigilantcs.
THESE are days when those of
an inventive turn of mind are busy.
The air inventions committee states
that it is overwhelmed with pro-
posals that are declared to be Of
such Importance as to bring the
war to a speedy and victorious
close. Here are some OF the very
latest suggestions offered:
Shells containing gravel to make
a path over mud.
Shells with sticky stuff to hamper
machine guns.
Huge magnets to bring down
planes or divert bombs (the fact is,
huge magnets in power stations do
not attract even spanneTs lying in
the room.
Black searchlight beams to hide
the moon.
Rockets to throw live" cables
among the enemy.
Wireless electrOcutiOn.
Squirt cement against Huns to
petrify them.
Prevent railway lines showing at
night by letting the last coach drip
backing on them.
A NEBRASKA youth. trying to
enlist had just completed the eye
test.
Recruiting officer Sorry, we
can't take you. Your eyes are so
bad you can't see those letters, an
inch high, 20 feet away"
Recruit-'Don't see what that's
got to do with it..
Recruiting ofFicer-"W Well, you
know a fellow in the army must
have good eyes to shoot those
Huns"
Recruit Why, amt they any
higher than that?"
LADY Godiva may have cut quite
d caper on her horse in those days,
but in our opinion she was consid-
erably outdone by two young
Venus persons who passed our
doRicile last evening in a I'd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

had to learn tho same lesson ana
they have succeeded.
Entertain your husbands friends
in your home If he would Ike to
have you. IL will draw you closer
together and in time he may suq-
gest taking you places. DO not trv
TO make him 20 where be does not
want to.
Dear Mrs. Thompson. o. DO you
think \ girl OF 70 is too young 10
marry?
~ is It the boys place 10 got a
girl diamond ring when e.
gagged?
- What is the best color for a
brunette's wedding dress?
BRUNETTE.
% A girl Of 20 is very young. At
"A or % she is more apt TO be sure
she is in love,
% Yes, the boy should get the
engagement ring. Sometimes an
other stone is chosen or no ring Ia
given at all because the boy cannot
afford it.
Cd II is conventional 10 wear a
white wedding dress whether blond
or brunette.
Dear Mrs. Thompson Is 10 con-
sidered alright for girl 10 20 TO
a party with one boy and go home
with another if the boys have made
the arrangements?
THANK YOU.
Yes, in such a case it would be
alright.
Dear Mrs Thompson: Can a net
dress be washed uicely2 Should IL
be starched? THANK YOU.
A net dress may be Numbered at
home very nicely. A very little
starch may be used if it is desired
to have the dress slightly stiff, but
if ironed while quite damp it will
have a slight stiffness anyway.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ] am a girl
Is years of age. Do you think it
proper for me to write TO a soldier
in camp If my mother does not OBJ
ject? RI
If your mother does not object it
will be all right 10 write to him. II
I were you I would show the letters
to my mother before mailing them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

seas service last MAY. reported for
! duty a few days later and reached
the battIefields the latter part Of
last June. His first letter from the
trenches has just reached Mrs.
James, who is now directing the
local Salvation Army work.
Assault Was PeTsOnal.-The fol-
/ lowing official statement, being an
aftermath of the assault made on
! George Woodall in the Fourth OF
July parade by Sam IT, White, for
mer chairman, has been issued By
the Scott county council Of national
defense: The executive commit
t tee OF the council of defense at its
meeting took up the matter OF the
assault upon George WoOdaH on
July 4, 1918, and it developed that
the council of defense, as a body
is in no manner responsible for
such assault; that the liability
therefore is a personal one; that
Mr.. WoodaU does not hold the mem
bers of the council responsible
therefor, and the council expressed
its regret at the occurrence and
finds that the loyalty Of Mr. Wood
all is unquestiOned
Marriage Licenses Robert Edlin
and Sarah Ffnkestiue, Rock Is
land; Matthew Tyler and Julia
WEIGH, Davenport: Samuel A.
Chrisman. Rock Island, and May
Tucker, Clinton, Ky; James No
Whirter, East Moline, and Lillian
Zimmerman, Moline
Obituary Record.-Nrs. Margaret
Weiss, widow of the late Frederick
Weiss, died Sunday morning al 2;50
O'Clock at st. Luke's hospital after
lingering illness. She was born
in Hagen, Germany, Nov 10, 1923,
where she received her early edu-
cation. She came 10 America I'm the
early SOS. making her home for So
years with Mr. and Mrs J. f. Pc
terseu.
Mrs. Mary Bishop passed away
at the family home, ZIG Carey
avenue, Saturday night az $50
O'Clock. She was born in Ohio.
July 10. 1865. and for The last
year had resided I'm Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

Charles R. Crane, who was d member of the
American mission to Russia, told President Wilson
that Germany had 'misused" everything she touched
in Russia. What has she done in other places?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

Cut old linen in six-inch squares.
Make a dozen or two of these and
place where they Will be handy
for the child with a bad cold in
the head. Instruct the child to
burn each one after using. The
little ones like to use these, will
save washing handkerchiefs and
il is sanitary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
The war

sign this pledge: 50 long as the war shall last,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
Doing His Bit.

Viola, III, Enterprise).
Have you noticed the unusually
broad smile on Glen Awbrey's face
the last few days? 1t is all because
of the arrival of twin boys at their
home. Mr.. Aubrey says he be-
lieves in being patriotic right. The
boys were born Sunday, Aug. 4.
Latest returns on painting the
wheels Of Fred Burgert's chariot
follow:
RACK -.--..-..--% 40
CHOW -...-....... 1893
Green and purple
If you wonder at the remarkable
gain shown by yellow read the fol
lowing:
Camp Grant. III,
Aug 8, 1918.
Dear Sir: The soldiers Of Camp
Grant. by a rising vote. have de-
cided that yellow is THE" color
for the wheels unless all Of the CHI
Zens of that magnificent and bean
tifu! city of yours rule otherwise
Respectfully
THE FIGHTING Q. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

German generals and other Off
GERS of high rank have been can
tured by the allies in their great
smash in Picardy. y. B. wants 10
know how any German general han
pened to be near enough to the
front to get captured The wav we
dope II out Is that probably they
never got near the front at all. but
that the allles pushed their front
up to them ana the generals weren't
able to run as fast as some of the
others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
Call Early and Avoid The Rush.

Lady roomer wishes roommate
1114 Perry. Phone Dav. 1S03-Y.
CHARLES Leeiy of the Youngs-
town, Ohio, Telegram says: our
idea Of nothing worth looking at is
a. man in a bathing suit" Is the
motion seconded? We thought sol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
HEALTH TALKS
By WILLIAM BRADY 'IA. r1p.
ptiYslclAfN AID Az rt1oR

Some people with enlarged lin
quail tonsil complain of burning in
the throat, or Of sensation like
foreign body in the throat, or or
quick firing OF the voice. They
have a tendency to constantly clear
the throat The irritating, fire.
quent, ineffective cough is apt TO
be most troublesome when the pa
tent is fatigued or after retiring at
night Cough drops and lozenges
of all kinds give Inomentary relief
to such a cough. whereas they DO
not relieve cough due to trouble in
the nose or in the ear or heart
trouble. for instance.
Enlarged lingual tonsil requires
direct treatments by the the throat
specialist or by any doctor who
does throat work in his office.
Questions and Answers
SIENNA Chewing Please inform
me whether the chewing of the
dried leaves OF SIENNA every night
for constipation will prove injuri-
Gus in any way. My daughter and
I have been using SIENNA for years.
(Mrs. T. F. RI
Answer-It is comparatively
harmless so far as l have been
able to determine, even in in
stances Of daily use over long peri
DDS of years. However, there Is
no reason but habit and Incidence
for resorting to any laxative habit
ually, and certainly digestion is
better without such whips.
Impure Blood-What would you
suggest for impure blood? &c. M
Answer-Don't you want to di-
late a little upon the case, describ-
ing the manifestations by which
you can tell the blood is impure.
z. L. s. Please Write-If E. L. S.
will send a stamped addressed en-
velope l shall be glad to answer
her questions. If she will use her
head ever so gently she will under
stand that there are many things
not generally considered suitable
fC- discussion in a newspaper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13
The Return Trip VIII Be Especially
EniOyed.
CElkhart, Ind, Review.

(Elkhart. Ind, Review
DR.. and Mrs. Howard Weigner.
the well known local chir0podists,
will leave for 81. Louis next week
to attend a convention Of the Ma
tional Association of Chiropodists.
Matters pertaining TO the care of
soldiers feet will be discussed
They also will make a trip through
the Illinois corn belt.
IF the campaign in Rock Island
for cheaper ice and better service
is kept up, we believe it will dawn
on some of the ice men that there
are some people who believe they
are not being treated fairly by
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

ANYWAY. says d. c. Germans
are natural born retreaters.
THEY do everything backwards.
o. D. K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-13

THINGS WORTH KNOWING.
For Child With Cold in Head
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-15
BOY DIES AS RESULT OF
INJURY BY AUTOMOBILE

Salvatore Lopez. Il year old lad,
died at the home of his parents. First
and Tays street. Wednesday evening
as the result OF an accident on the
smelter road several days ago. when
he was riding on an army truck. was
told to get off and ran into and was
knocked down by an automobile con-
tanning civilians.
The lad was struck in the head by
the fender of the second car. in which
Walter Mcintyre and B F. Worley,
farmers of Stafford, Ariz-, were riding
They picked UP the boy and carried
him to his home 4 doctor was called
and on examining him, said the in
juries were minor. The Stafford farm
ers paid the bill and said they were
ready to pay any additional neves-
sarv expenses They then reported
to the sheriffs office and said they
were ready TO remain for an eNamina-
ton. but the evidence appearing that
the accident was unavoidable on their
part and that the boy was not seri-
ously hurt, they were told TO depart.
Wednesday evening. the father OF
the boy reported TO the sheriffs office
that his son had died Justice ]. NJ
Deaver who investigated the case was
satisfied no wrong was attachable 10
the Stafford men. They will not be
required 10 return for further exam
fnatfOn. il was said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-15
KILLED BY CARS
NEARLORDSBURG.
D. G. johnson, Former.
Orient Engineer, Braking
on S. P, Buried Here.

Funeral services for D. c. Johnson,
9O7 East Missouri street, a railway
brakeman who was killed when he
slipped from a freight car In the
Southern Pacific railroad in the out
skirts Of Lordsburg. y. NJ. Sunday
right. VIII be held at the chapel Of
Mclean, Simmons & Hartford, this
afternoon at 1870 o'clock, and inter-
ment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Rev. c. L. Overstreet. First Presby-
terrain church. will conduct the serv-
ices. to which all members OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and the woman's auxiliary have been
invited
Reports from Lordsburg said that
Mr. Johnson's legs were cut off above
the knees when he fell between two
cars about g o'clock Sunday night He
was taken TO a Lordsburg hospital,
but died about midnight the body be-
ing sent here.
Leaves Many Relatives.
Information received by Mrs. John
son. who came here a week ago from
Las Cruces y. NJ, said that the brake
man was walking back over the train
and when he came TO a flat car load
ed with iron pipe next to the caboose,
he lost his footing and fell
Decedent is survived by his vile.
son about years Of age; two young
daughters; a sister, Mrs. Mary Nc
Kfbbens. and four brothers. one Of
whom is in the army in France. one
In Indiana and two in Tennessee; a
sister in Florida. and the third in Chi
CO go
Mr.. johnson had been a brakeman
on the Southern Pacific about three
months. coming from the Orient rail-
road. where he had been an engineer.