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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

American soldiers about to enter
the trenches have been ordered by
their officers to send their first pris-
on camp post cards to the Ameri-
can Red Cross 10 Berne. SwitZer-
land, in the event of capture. By
so doing they Immediately begin
receiving a twenty.pound package
of food each week which the Amer
lean Red Cross sends prisoners be-
cause of the scant rations allowed
them by. Germany. On receipt of
the post card the machinery neces-
sary to notify relatives of the fate
OF prisoners is put in operation,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

The first American field army,
whose organization under command
of Gen, Pershing was announced
M onday night will operate. it is un.
derstood, in the area north of the
Marine, from which the Germans
h ave been driven out. The. crea.
tioh of the first army brings a grea,
American force under American
C ommahd, but under the orders Of
the Generalissimo, Marshal Foch.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

Senator John D. TAYLOR, defeated
for denomination in the SIKH dis
trict at the August primary. has
sued Rev. Ben H. Hill and R. A,
P aige of Sullivan county for dam
ages in the of $4,000 for Islander.
He alleges that they charged him
with getting drunk aid playing
poker.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

A German captain naively says;
More United States transports
would be sunk by U-boats if the
matter were not so hazardous.
The cinches are the only chance
they take.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

King George announces that he
is not having any new clothes
made this summer This gives US
some distinguished company.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

The Germans have used five
different varieties of poison gas
against the allied troops-six, ifyou
count propaganda.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

1t might be a good idea to dis
guise the allied hospitals as trenches
in order to distract the German
fire.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-08-23

1t is officially estimated that the
po pulation of Germany at the end Of
next year will be 100000 less than
it was in 1914. This introduces a
grim reason why the war can't last
indefinitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
Revising the Civil Service.

Reconstruction of the federal civil service as a
vital feature of the after-war readustment Of in
dustry viii be urged upon congress at the next ses-
sion by the National Federation Of Federal En-
DIoyes Drafts of legislation. radically differ
oat from the present civil service law are now
under consideration by special committee of the
federation, appointed in pursuance Of the action Of
The recent national convention, These laws, when
finally formulated viii be asked for as part Of the
governments reconstruction program
The new measures as proposed according to the
national president Of the federation, Luther C.
steward, VIII change the character aud functions
Of the present civil service commission TO include
a system Of employment management and wage fix
inc in addition TO the present function Of mere re
eruitng. civil service training courses win be pro
Fieed. under the plan outlined in all schools sub
s-dzed or controlled by the federal government.
and such courses will be designed especially for
olal-rs and sailors prior TO rehabilitation Of the
armed force and prior to any legislation looking TO
'he-r Drefermeat in appointments to cisH service
positions.
Complete equality Of opportunity. compensation.
AND promotion wlu be guaranteed under the new
legislation proposed, ehe basis Of fitness solely
without discrimination as 10 sex
domination, scientific selection Of eligfbles pro /
notion. demotion. and dismissal or retirement are
soa5s1 plated t1roasa central orEsalzstlsu rather
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
The Rivers Chance.

The future Of inland water transportation in this
country is uncertain, to say the least For time
it expected that the government would take i'm
mediate and energetic steps to utilize the Mississippi
as artery of commerce to relieve the over-taxed
railroads, and if the had continued longer it
might have done AS matters now stand the only
probable federal action will lie along lines hereto
fore followed. Money will be appropriated to keep
a steamboat channel open, beacons burning and
other guides to navigation place and that is all
Probably the business interests of the valley will
have to fight hard for that
Whether inland waterway Improvement is to re-
ceiye a impetus is largely in the hands of the
people most interested. Shippers and merchants
have succeeded in getting trunk line boat service
between st. Louis and New Orleans. This is prov
ing Of great benefit and will help to spread the Cos
pei Of water transportation along the lower reaches
Of the stream No doubt private interests can be
persuaded to extend the carrying facilities norhward
to the head of navigation if cities on the upper river
improve their terminals and shippers show dispo-
sition TO extend patronage
If ever there was time when faith in the fu-
ture Of the river artery of commerce were
justified it is now. Mexico, Central America South
America Africa. Australia and even Asia can be con-
veniently reached through New Orleans via an all
water route. The United States will have more yes
sells for the carrying of foreign commerce than
ever has had It will have prestige in the worlds
markets, and it viii have the goods as well as the
facilities for delivering them The New Orleans As
sociation Of Commerce has called a conference oe
Mississippi valley interests. to be held in New Or
leans, Dec. 3, to discuss the matter and plan a
valley-wide organization to work for the common
good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

than through the separate departments at present
in other words the application of the principles
OF scientific employment management to the oper-
adons OF the federal civil service Furthermore all
positions to and including the assistant secre-
taries OF departments are to be included under this
plan, in the permanent classified service thus in
surfing the selection of competent trained executives
instead OF political appointees in the higher ad-
ministratiye positions and offering incentive
the best material in the lower positions under
take government service life career.
The federation proposes that all statutory sal
aries be abolished, and appropriations made IN lump
sums. Working conditions, including salaries
should be fixed, is contended, by a representative
board the membership of which should consist OF
representatives Of the employees Of the administra-
tive officials and Of the public at large
These are some Of the principles we think
should be applied in the much needed reconstruction
OF the federal civil service" says President
Steward, "a need that is the greater view of the
rapidly expanding functions of the government as
a result Of the The original civil service act
merely provides negatively against the spos system
Of dismissa and requires some educational test for
the minor positions. One great need is for trained
public servants, and the application of business
methods in administration. Another is for justice
to the employees and the maintenance of their
morale. For these two ends we need administrative
machinery which combines the factors of expert
Judgment executive powers, and full responsibility
and at the time establishes collective bargain
ing between the empIoye and the employer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

the train! Don't you remember? -
Remember? Wen, I'll say so,
l was trying to keep warm out
there in the hammock thinking of
YOU. Say, but I'm hungry. ANY
eats around handy, sister mine?"
The pantry is in the same place
II was last summer, and as you helm
yourself, please tell US what, why
and all about your being here in
stead of in your little hammock in
the navy"
Between bites Of good homemade
cooking, the jolly sailor told of his
being transferred to a navy ward
near home.
Believe me, I did some hustIiug
and just barely made connections al
Boston. liked it up here from
the village station all alone. and
ulon intend TO wake anybody IN.
Out II was slightly cool on the pi-
azza. Hope Mall come home to-
morrow and bake some more of
these peanut cookies. l Just ate the
last seven"
The entire family was happilv
united before Dick was Obliged 10
for Boston AT the same
iline as Priscilla. Just before sen
aratlng at the door Of PrisciIla's
Dick said: you know
what said the other night abouf
kissing the wrong girl? | guess
mace mistake when / said that
And he was off into the night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Drug Habit In the Aged.

My mother who is 50 years old
has the opium habit, which she con
/ tracted 40 years ago. She has TAX
+ en- one dose every night, never in
/ creasing the dose. Her supply is
about gone, and her doctor advises
the cure, which he says consists of
gradually diminishing the dose.
What do you think OF a woman of
her age taking the cure?
W. E. c.
Answer think aged people with
drug habits should not be denied
their customary doses.
The Haunted B.sthr0be.
Would it be safe to use a very
fine bathrobe which has been used
by a person who had tuberculosis ?
If so, what disinfectant would YOU
advise? MRS. L. p.
Answer Wash the bathrobe and
then it will be safe
Too Much Fat.
Our baby is Il weeks old and we
feed him certified milk modified as
follows: Eighteen ounces top milk,
IS ounces water, 3 tabIespoonfuls
milk sugar. He weighs liz pounds
and Vomits a great deal Is the
mixture too rich? MRS. c. S. r.
Answer-The boy is a little heaY-
Ter than the average bottle baby of
his age. If top milk means the up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
A TRAMP'S LUCK.

L.
Say, this is a lark, isn't it?' ex-
claimed Priscilla Hill as she set
tied herself comfortably in the lit
/ tie roadster of her friend, Evelyn
( Miller. 1t certainly was lucky
that l could get away from the Of
/ fee in time to catch that last train. -
Yes, indeed" replied Evelyn.
You must be tired, but I guess the
/ ilye-mile ride to camp by moon
light viii help relieve you of that
/ weary feeling you probably have,
/ from riding in the cars so long.
! 1t was not long before they had
| covered the distance Of country
road leading from the railway sta
ton to the pretty lake. where the
Miller family spent their summer
vacations, and the car was locked
IN the garage.
Mr.. and Mrs Miller and their two
Youngest children were taking an
automobile trip through the noun
tains, and had left the camp in
charge of the oldest daughter. Eve
lyn. who had Immediately invited
Priscilla 10 spend Saturday and
Sunday with her at the camp.
After exploring the pantry and
icebOE, the two girls decided that
sandwiches, pickles and cream puffs
would make an appetizing lunch,
and they ate with youthful enthus-
iasm. discussing all the events of
importance which had occurred
since they had last met.
Speaking Of your brother, Dick,
who is at the navy yard, suggests
to me a thought I had on the train
coming up. Really, Evey, l decid-
ed that ! had lost nv heart-and 10
an unknown sailor boyi To be sure.
he sat beside me-but we never in
quired each others name-iust
talked about ordinary things. And
I'm very sure he stopped off at the
same place l did. as just before ar
irving at the station he said good
by, mentioning something about
having left a box in the smoking
car. Don't Won think we had better
travel down TO the village tomor-
row?"
Well, maybe we will" said Eve. |
lyn, but | do wish you knew my
brother before YOU look at any 9th !
er sailors
Il wish I had n picture OF my
sailor--but guess it's useless /
Wish,' -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
Old Sight.

Via SISHI.
Physicians call the gradual weak
ening OF the eyesight that accom-
panies advancing age presbyopia
but it is just as common among the
MethOdists and the Christian Scien-
lists as it is among other denom-
nations, so the presby part OF it
merely means old or elder-pres-
byopia, old eyes My poor old eyes,
as grandma says.
Old sight is due to increasing
hardness OF the crystalline lens,
which makes the work of thicken-
ing or thinning the lens more diff
cult for the focusing muscle There
fore person who has had no pre-
yious trouble with the eyes may
naturally find near work more and
more difficult at the age Of As or so,
though that isn't old age by a long
sight, only short sight If there
happens to be some degree of near
sightedness to begin with, the pa
tent will not experience much diff
fculty from old sight until further
along in life. On the other hand
il there happens TO be far-sight to
begin with, then old sight comes
earlier in life.
Here is where the optometristor
optician is quite as competent as
the most blessed member of my
sacred profession to fit the proper
glasses. If these gentlemen Will
kindly permit US doctors to take
care of the young persons eyes
with drops) we have no objection
to turning the old eyes over to them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
Wen Take a Subn7aTine.


What final disposition shall the allies make Of the
German submarines The question is sure to come
up sooner or later and it IS not too early make
suggestion.
Why not offer them as relics to be placed or
view as permanent exhibits Of German barbarism
in the various countries which joined forces drive
such implements Of destruction forever from the
sease
Rock Island arsenal should he considered an ap-
pIicart for one Of them The boat could be shtcred
with ba-ges and brought up the Mississippi river at
any time when there is good stage of water, and
il there is no place the island in which to keep
it the government can well afford to build one.
Rock Island arsenal for years has had a military
museum containing fairly complete display OF the
various engines of destruction used in in
which this country has been engaged. Visitors to
the island have taken much interest in it.
The last four years have brought a new era in
methods Of fighting Fresh death dealing devices
nave been created in great numbers. While the
was details concerning many Of them sup
pressed for military reasons There is no reason for
continuing this policy The public viii want
10 see them all and learn how they worked. Such
museums as that at the arsenal should be enlarged
and brought up to date as soon as possible and so
placed that they will be easy of access.
1t is probable that the coming peace conference
will adopt drastic measures in an effort to make gen
eral wars impossible in future. The submarine is
very likely to be definitely outlawed, along with
poison gas and other instruments which the Hun
introduced to terrorize the world. Possibly the
nation caught building a submarine hereafter Will
be treated much is individual who burns the
midnight oil making bombs to be thrown by those
Of anarchisuc propensities If that comes to pass
there will be lot of undersea craft thrown on the
Junk heap
Rock Island arsenal should have one of them. 1t
should also have war airplanes of the different
types, tanks small and large, big and little guns Of
latedesgn and thousand and one other things from
foreign batueffeIds that world at peace will never
need Publicity VIII be the most powerful weapon
for the enforcement of international amity The
more people know about war the less they like it.
Doubtless the coming peace conference viii act on
that theory.
At any rate war museums can do no harm
Probably they viii do much good and the one at
Rock Island arsenal ought to be enlarged and ade-
auately housed preferably on the west end Of the
island where the public may inspect it without hind
rance Of official red tape
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

per third, your formula contains
about per cent fat. 1t might be
well now to use whole milk, in
stead of top milk, and begin using
oatmeal water or barley water in
stead of plain water
The Mystery OF COddling.
We have always dressed our Z
year-Old boy much warmer than
most children are dressed, and
watched carefully to prevent ex-
posture, yet he constantly takes
cold. We cannot understand why
he should take cold so easily. We
had his tonSils and adenoids re-
moved last spring. J. n. r.
Answer-Little boys too much
protected are most easily infected.
Bylaws Of the SOmersauItauGua.
In a recent issue you referred to
sOmersaults for indigestion. II not
asking too much | should like COM
plete directions One more cues
ton, please. You advise two miles
of oxygen on the hoof, but I am so
deadly, CHASTITY tired when school
is out want to flop into bed
Should I combat this and take a
walk instead?
MISS r. E. o.
Answer-By-law of SOmersault-
auqua will be mailed on recent Of
stamped addressed envelope. Air
in the school room must be unusu-
ally foul, even for a school room.
First, have your annual physical
examination. Then, if not serious
ly impaired, fight that tired feeling
for a couple of miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
Heart. go Homo.
77,!5I)17ODrOf17cC u
" Il MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: | am 10
years old and have an eighth grade
education and as l have to work
for my living l cant finish my edu-
cation. l work for some very we'll
to-do people with fine educations,
and that is what is worrying me /
feel so little and beneath them, as !
cant talk the way they do and use
big words | don't know what they
all mean and wouldn't know how 10
put them in form for converse
ton
Can you tell me how I can learn
to do so? Are there any books l
can buy that will help me, al
though ! haven't the money 10 buy
them. have tried listening. but
when l commence TO talk | can't re
member what | should say and il
embarrasses me. feel that il /
could associate with people like
that as friends / could learn, but l
feel beneath them and it makes me
shy POOR LITTLE LASS.
Read good books and keep &c
tionary with you so that you can
look up all words which puzzle you.
vi tAtN ~ AA4N.A beAA al AAbh oA.llbbi
how much YOU regret your lack OF
education and ask his help in Sc
iecting books of instruction. Al
though you are not in q position TO
attend his school ho VIII help You
10 procure books and Will. be glad
20 give YOU advice when YOU need
II. A librarian will also be OF help
10 you.
You can attend public lectures al
night \ great deal OF Information
can be gathered ia this way and 70
Will help YOU TO understand the
OF educated people.
Dear Mrs Thompson; l am girl |
y aud am going around with two .
Young H4n one is church goer (.
and well liked by my family. and (
-Ae other is rather Wild, but my ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
The Daily Short Story

Brace up, honey, and let me tell
you about the mysterious man that
has been Fostering the campers
lately. l haven't seen him, but they
! say he IS very tall and thin, and
begs for food at the back door, and
mutters strange things if you re-
fuse him. That makes me think
l haven't locked the back door. I'll
/ 90 now"
/ About an hour later both girls
were suddenly awakened by a loud
knock at the back door, followed
/ by another.
"Oh, Prissy, I'm scared" walled
Evelyn in a whisper.
We'll, keep still and he'll go
away because he will think there is
no one here" said Priscilla.
The knockings ceased and the
girls breathed easier until they
heard the windows being tested.
Again silence, and then a thunder
GUS knock at the door.
I'm going 10 settle him, once
and for ALL" said Priscilla as she
slipped into her warm bathrobe and
slippers. I'll get a broom and
we'll. l guess he will be scared of
me"
She marched determinedly to the
kitchen, turned the key in the lock
and threw open the door suddenly.
We haven't got anything for you,
so go away" she flashed at the
black figure on the back porch. In
stead Of retreaung as expected, the
figure advanced briskly.
If you don't give me something
to eat I'll kiss you" and without
giving her further opportunity for
escape, the girl was seized and CIV
en- hearty kiss
At this moment the lights were
flashed on and Evelyn. very white, !
came hesitatingly through the
kitchen door. The sight that met /
her eyes caused her to blink un-
certainly.
''You-Dick!" she cried and rush !
ed to the bewildered young man in 4
the navy blue of Uncle Sans ser
vice.
Cousins and aunts." gasped the
young man as he surveyed the
pretty girl still in his half embrace !
Forgive me-I've kissed the wrong
girl" And he gazed helplessly at
his sister
EVELYN hastcneG 10 Introduce
Priscilla. Who Immediately exclaim- /
Cd. Nix we have mel befors-on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
FLU BAN LIFTED

Great Lakes, With the com
plete absence of Spanish influenza
at the naval training station here
all gatherings again have been ner-
united. Knights of Columbus
buildings are offering four motion
picture performances a week to ca
pacity houses as sailors are unable
TO view the movies in nearby cities
where all theaters are closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

Unofficial estimates Of Germany's losses during
the war place the total casualties at 633O0oO 1885,
600 being killed and 100000 uuaccounted for II,
after they have mad time think it over, the Ger
man people forgive the leaders who brought this
appalling calamity upon them then We shall have
10 conclude that they were in sympathy with the
purposes OF the war and active, instead of passive
actors IN il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

fvorite. What shall 7 do Shall .
give up the friendship OF the ".-
one and marry the young man o.,
people like, or shall ] remain ~
to the man / love and wal, 10 ses
he loves me? MAXI,
In such matters YOU should oyL.
suit your own feelings and ~
marry "a man becaue some one e-s
happens 20 approve OF hin .
would be unwisc 90 give your w
to q man who drinks and dlsslpa.g
but If he is merely broad-mlnu9-
and pleasure loving there Is no 70
son why you should give him Up
Dear Mrs. Thompson; VIII y.
please suggest "a remedy Tor ~
fern which is losing irouds wy
rapidly and turning yellow.
MRS. HAMLN
| would suggest that you FsE
the fern. using new, rich eaftA p
keeping the fern watered regu.~
ly Once q week pour a tea7P1'
full Of castor oil near the Foo's.
Dear Mrs. Thompson no y.
think a girl should be Obliged 20 q.
cept an engagement ring when
boy has given another girl ana y
has re. urued to him when taey -
a quarrel? .s.,s
My boy friend was engaged bt-L-..
and now De wants me 20 TAKE
other girls ring. / THINKS ha sAo-.
love me enough 20 buy me one
my own. | never liked the o.
girl and ! would rather go Nl-a'I-
IL ring than wear hers, but u
want a ring OF nay own very la-
MARY ELLEN.
It Is only natural that YOU sho-
object TO ring which another
had as an engagement GIT ana
turned. Ask the boy 90 sell "
hAy YOU another which VIII PEI
tireiv YOURS without any pfef''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21
CORPOPAI.a

Frank Dufka, Chicago
Jerry N. Dusek, Chicago
Carl Harrington. Re4dIng
Clarence P. HolmdahI ~
Dodge, Iowa. ron
Leo w. Ligman. Chicago
EMANUEL ". LUCAS. no M
2ND ST. DAVENPORT. ~ ~
Frank l.. ZabrowskI. ChIeavo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

Northern Illinois Republicans at a meeting At
Aurora acclaimed Governor Lowden as,tbe probable
nominee Of the party for president in 1920 Tha.
OF course, is only part of the story The governor
being present with fat roll and having reputation
as a good spender-wh most anybody can figure out
the rest Of the yarn for himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

The English propose to feed the Germans as the
latter have been feeding English prisoners of war
That's fair enough and if the Huns were good sports
which they are not-they would accept the verdict
without whining
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-21

Americans need not hesitate to buy war stamps
or bonds in the fear that their money will be used
in feeding the German people. Germany will get
nothing that it does not pay for