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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Embarrassing OnerY.

Frankly, what would you do if
YOU came down with appendicitis
tomorrow? Would you undergo i'm
mediate operation? Your candid
opinion will be appreciated.
MRS. r. B.
Answer-Every answer I fgive
here is frank, and every opinion I
express is candid-in print. In
practice l reserve the right to quib-
BILE some. If l had appendicitis l
think / should worry along pa
tiently for the first As hours, and
then give the doctors the laugh If
1 were improving. but If I were not
improving at that time l should
take the ether like a little man.
But I am not going to have appen-
dicitis, because ! do not believe IN
catching every Tom, Dick or HaT-
rvs cold. There is nothing wrong
with my tonsils, so why should 1
worry? I eat as little as my gen
eral manager will allow, and have
no great love for the butcher. No
I do not care for any. appendicitis,
thank you.
AiIing Lock Box.
Please reply to the address en-
closed and state whether there is
any sure cure for specific blood
poisoning. Clock Box No. -).
Answer have never encounter
ed a case Of specific blood poison
ing in a lock box. In fact I have
never been consulted by a lock box,
and have made no study Of their
maIadies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
American Property in Germany.

American-owned properties, including business
houses and branches and estates. have been seized
in Germany to the number of los, according to
table made by c. H Huberich the German Official
Gazette
Some of these firms are continuing TO operate
under German control, while the affairs Of others
have been wound up. Some American firms have
not been sequestrated and are continuing business
under the private management by German repre-
sentatives, approved by the German government
It estimated at the offices of the alien prop
erty custodian that the American property seized
by Germany about one-fftieth part Of the value
Of the German property seized in this country by
the alien property custodian. This does not include
the German ships seized by the government which
would make the disproportfon even greater The
German property seized in this country is valued
now at more than $7OOoOO0OO. and is con-
stantly increasing. The American property in Ger
many, according 10 this estimate would be worth
less than sl4,00OOOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
America on the Seas.

According to a report of the foreign trade bureau
of the American Express company the chief feature
OF the trade with China in 1917 was the predomin-
ance of American imports and exports. This was
due in part to the closing of many European ports
to Chinese produce by the war, and to the strong
demand for products in the United States
"As imports from the United States at the present
time comprise nearly all commodities used in the
Far East, American manufacturers who have not
gone 4nto this market will find it well worth their
while to investigate the possibilities for their lines
in that territory for, while the United States has
had considerable trade in commodities in the
Far East for years. its general trade has been
comparatively limited
IF American merchants and manufacturers will
lay strong foundations prepare the inevi-
table competition after the war, American goods in
nearly all lines will then undoubtedly OCCUPY an
entirely different position in the trade of the Far
East"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

Dear Mrs. Thompson: First l
will say / am small, weigh a huE-
dred ponds, have brown hair ami
blue eyes. am % years old, bat
| like to look younger.
% What shape and color hats
will be worn most this winter
what shape should I wear?
C2J What color shoes viii be
worn most?
go What is best for person Of
medium complexion to use, heSh
or brunette powder? GRACE.
% The hats are two extremes
this year-small turbans and tams
and large picture hats. Since you
are small you could wear small
hat better than a large one, be
cause in a large hat you would
look lost.
Black hats trimmed in vivid col
ors will be worn a great deal, also
brown. purple and navy blue hats.
~ Black and tan shoes are very
good this winter. There are also
black shoes with light tops.
80 Flesh is better than brur-
cite powder for a medium com
plexion.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l received
a letter the other day from a man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
A Little Girl with n Big II,

A Little Girl With n Big Temper.
A little girl 31s years old is a
very restless sleeper, her mother
states. She kicks and rolls about
in the night and frequently cries
out in her sleep. 1t seems very diff
ficult for her to relax and go asleep
at night, often requiring an hour
or more of coaXing and wheedling
on the part of her foolish mother.
The little girl has flushed cheeks
and bright eyes, abnormally so at
times. She is not a mouth breatheT
at night. She plays outdoors most
of the time, and eats lots of eggs,
milk and fruit, but not much po-
tato and little meat. She is inor-
dinately fond of ready-to-serve
breakfast foods" highly sweetened.
She is very fond Of bananas.
Now her mother wonders-of
course-whether the little girl has
worms.
When crossed the little girl runs
and screams and is for a time al
most beside herself. Her mother
and her aunts and everybody devote
their efforts to quieting her when
she has these spells of temper.
What is the matter with this lit
tie girl?
Too many nickels.
Too many whims gratifed.
Not enough brothers and sisters
to divide the spoils of childhood
with her.
Petted. Pampered. HUNDRED.
Spoiled by Indulgence.
Her parents constantly threaten
dire punishment and never infict
it. Worse, they say Don't when
they do not mean it at all. Worse
still, they allow the little girl to sit
up too late nights.
What can be done for this little
girl?
Little enough. Her environment
is unfortunate. There is a merry
Gus" tension in the home, and the
little girl exhibits a natural ten
dency to neurOtic disposition. She
absorbs the nervous" tendency
through her eyes and ears. Little
pitchers; you know.
If mother is afraid of thunder,
for example, she may try but, she
can't really hide her phobia from
her children A child is always a
more acute observer than an adult.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

ner mind when she sees him"
While Lucille's mother was turn
ing matters over IN her mind. Lu-
ellie was likewise turning d few
over in hers.
Just imagine, Why. I've never
seen the fellow in my life. Why is
1t that mother thinks 1 should care
anything about him? Likely as not
he's as homely as hedge fepcc.
II only he-Myi What a fine look
ing soldier" Lucille almost ex-
claimed aloud as a tall, nicely built
officer swung into view.
Gracious! | hope I look all
right. ia like 10 make O. good i'm
preston As he drew nearer she
remarked under her breath. IF
Jack Winthrop looks ANYTHING like
him. I'll finish that sweater in a
jiffy. l wonder -Heavensl" She
thought, rs he talking to me2
Why er-yes. This is SmithneId
avenue" she stammered TO his
question.
Could You tell me where Mrs
Robert Whitney Ives2" The hand
some soldier asked. tipping his hat.
Il believe the number is 259. I'm
Jack Winthrop. and Why. what
is the trouble?'
Jack winthrop Lucille fairly
screamed. Wen, isn't this the fun
nest m Lucille whitney. and
I'm real glad TO see you" she said.
extending her hand Come right
home; mother viii be delighted 10
see You. Nou came rather unex-
peCtelly. didn't Won -
NO. indeed" he answered, smil-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
JOTTINGS FROM
MY NOTEBOOK
By RALPH M. MORPHETT
A FRIFND,S TRTBUTE.

n It
ITO one who died while tlying)
He went to battle in the mist-hung
sky,
Like some gold-hearted bird with
pinions strong,
\ He went with courage, with a
snatch of song.
In all his splendid youth! And God
on high
Looked down with love to watch
him dip and fly,
Then lifted him to where the
brave belong
He went to right a bleeding ma
tons wrong,
And proved that he was not afraid
to die
So we, who stare across the lonely
hours,
Must only think of that great gift
he gave;
Must think of other lives that his
will save;
And know that, when the tender,
healing showers
Have fallen in a stranger-land, the
flowers
@WiI1 bloom, like prayers, upon a
hero's grave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
lEEEsAIIq[T TALKS
BY WILLIAM BRADY nd.

The little girl should 90 TO bed
alone and in the dark every night
at 8 O'Clock without fail. she
should be required to remain at Ia
Bile oue-haIf hour always, no mat
ter how hurriedIy she bolts her
food or how important it IS to get
out to play. She should have home
cooked cereals for breakfast, or
nothing. When her parents say
NO" once should be enough, ana
it should never be changed to
Well, all right. then, but never
again" When she has the tantrums
she should be ignored until the
smell is 0yer, then packed off to bed
for one hour as an unfailing
penalty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
The TahIn.

Frozen Pudding - One and one
half cupfuls cream or evapOrated
milk, one-haif pound large primes.
One-third cupful sugar. one-half
pint currant or red raspberry ielIv.
one cupfuI hot water. one lemon,
two Tablespoonful sugar.
Cook prunes till tender. remove
stones, ard rub through a colan-
der Add cream and sugar and
freeze; then pack in the bottom of
a one-quart mold. Dissolve jelly
with water, add lemon Juice and
sugar, cook; then freeze and when
frozen pack on top of the prune ice
cream. Seal the mold carefully and
pack in ice and salt, one part Of
salt to two parts of ice. leaving for
two hours before serving
Rice Souffle - Three tablespoons
butter, three tablespoons -four. one
cup cold milk, three eggs. one cup
cold boiled rice, salt and pepper to
taste.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
New Recines.

New Recipes.
Bloater Paste Straws - One cup
full patsry -four. about one-qUarter
cupful cold water, three tablespoon
fuls bloater paste, four tablespoon
fuls butter.
Work together the flour and but
ter until well blended; then into
this work the blOater paste Make
a stiff dough with the water. Roll
out thin and cut in strips four inch
es long and one-Quarter inch wide,
using a pastry wheel Bake in a
moderate oven y minutes. Make
rings of, the paste TO hold the
punches of straws.
Mint Syrup-One-half cupful mint
leaves, one cupful granulated su-
gar, one-half cupful water.
Boil until thick as a syrup, strain,
and set aside to cool.
Chocolate Mint Sauce for Ice
Cream Q,47O calories)-Two cup
fuIs light brown sugar, mint syrup,
one tablespoonful powdered cocoa,
one cupful milk.
Put sugar and milk into a sauce
pan and add cocoa when mixture
comes to a boil. Cook untilit forms
a soft ball when dropped in cold
water (23S degrees F.. Add enough
of the mint syrup TO flavor to taste
and beat until thick as a mush
Serve on ice cream. If the sauce
hardens before serving, add a little
melted butter and heat.
Chocolate Mint FUdge-Four cup
fuls light brown sugar, one and one
half cupfuls milk, One-half cupful
mint syrup, one tablespoonful but
ter, four tablespoonful cocoa.
Mix sugar, milk, butter and mint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

Coningsby Dawson in his last book ~Out to Win"
says: only one doubt as to ultimate victory ever
assas the western front; it is the fear that it may
be attacked in the by the premature peace ne
gotiations of the civil population it defends"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

apparently Italy does not want to be outdone by
France in its desire to honor the American presi-
dentthe municipality of Milan has just renamed
of the principal thoroughfares in their famous city
President Wilson Avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
Menu Hint.


Sliced Bananas Oatmeal Top Milk
Mullins frice ffOur) Coffee
LUNCH.
Tomato Soup
Nut Bread Prunes without Sugar
Tea
DINNER.
Green Beans and Potatoes cooked
with a slice Of Salt POrk)
Ham Southern Fashion
Lettuce and Celery Salad
Corn Pone Lemon Jelly
Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
WHO KNOMS2

o'ercast your sky,
And fainter grow your hopes as
days go by,
Your part it is to keep your out
look clear,
Be for yourself, and others, full Of
cheer.
Who knows how soon the clouds
may pass away,
And turn your darkness into fair
est day?
What though the way grows sleeper
as you go,
The biting blast bring with it hail
and snow,
Just grid your loins and forge with
faith ahead,
Blaze you the track for feebler
souls to tread.
Who knows how soon the bitter
winds may cease,
And your path lead through shell
tered glades of peace?
What though the end just now be
hard to see,
The next step surely win be plain
to thee;
So face the storm, endure the chill
ing blast,
With head held high, keep courage
to the last.
Who knows how soon your troubles
may be DER,
Or what good things the future
holds in store?
What though your strength has
ebbed to lowest tide
God still is strong, and ever at
your side;
What though His face today you
cannot see,
You know that He is there and low
eth thee.
So still plod on, how hard soccer
the way,
Who knows how soon will dawn a
Perfect Day?
A. NJ Tranter.
Our heaven must be within our
selves.
Our home and heaven the work
of faith,
"
shelves
Downward to death.
So faith shall build the boundary
wall,
And hope shall plant the secret
bower,
That both may show magnifcaI
With gem and flower.
While over all a dome must spread.
And Love shall be that dome
above;
And deep foundations must be laid
And these are love.
Christina G. Rossetti.
In ancient Athens there was
law that any man who had a light
ed candle and refused to allow an
other to light his candle at it, should
be put TO death. A greater law ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

To Mend Leaks-Taka used can
ming rubbers and melt and use to
patch leaks in hot water bags, gal
vanized tubs and buckets. 1t will
last for months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

Skip-Stop Not just. - That the
skip-stop system recently adopted
by the Tri-City Railway company at
the orders of the fuel administra-
ton is not being worked out in
logical manner, was the report
made to tn Davenport city council
Wednesday by Alderman Peck,
chairman Of the street car commit
tee. The alderman claims that the
stops are not being properly work
ed out. Cars are now stopping in
many places on the corners where
there is little business, and pass
ing up the busiest corners, the al
derman said. He suggested that
residents all over the city circulate
petitions for cars to stop at the busy
corners. thereby aiding the street
car company to regulate the skip
stop plan to the best advantage for
everyone.
Fire Protection Widened - The
town OF Rockingham, which lies at
the western doors of Davenport will
be given fire protection from the
city's apparatus hereafter A com
mittee composed of Aldermen Bra
cher, VOTERS and Behrens was
named by the council Wednesday
to visit the town council of Rock
inEham AZ a meeting in the near
future to come to some agreement
with them as to the charge to be
made for apparatus.
Another Dead Sea. - Although
the Dead Sea at the end of the gov
eminent bridge has passed into OBJ
ITvion, the name seems destined TO
live At the meeting of the coun-
ell Wednesday, the discovery of an
other Dead Sea, between City is
land and the mainland shore, was
reported. The new Dead Sea is
stagnant slough which has bothered
residents OF the neighbOrhOOd for
years with its stencil. Just at pres
cnt, it is said, the stencil seems
worse than usual.
arrested for Falsifying- quiet
investigation has been carried on
by the local boards to prove the
truthfulness of answers that have
deferred classification has been OBJ
tanned on account of dependents. In
TWO cases it was found that the de-
ferred cIassifications were secured
on account of dependent wives. In
one case the registrant was not liv-
ing with his, wife nor supporting
her and the supporting affidavit
which should have been signed by
the wife and was found TO have
been signed by some other person.
Claude L. Cockfeld was arrested
On this charge and will have trial
soon. A second alleged offender
has not yet been arrested but a
warrant has been issued.
IdIers Arrested - The idyIlic
peace and quiet of the squatter
colony on City ilsand was rudelv
shattered Wednesday afternoon
when the police, in a raid on the
shantyboat denizens. arrested %
men under the government work
or-lght rule. Six were released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
The Day In Davenport

after the police had investigated
and found that they were regularly
employed as fishermen. Three 9TH
ers were charged with int0Eication.
The remaining 13 were tried in p0-
lice court yesterday morning as
Migrants. After a scathiug arraign-
ment by Magistrate a. q. Sampson,
they were released, some being dis
charged outright and others given
suspended Jail sentences on c0Hdi-
tion that they go to work
Ten Years in Pen-Lea Maxfeld.
16 years old, was sentenced 20
serve an indetermiuate sentence not
to exceed 10 Years i'm the Anamosa
reformatOry by Judge Maurice F.
Donegan in district court yesterday.
The boy entered a plea of guilty to
a charge Of forgery He had pass
ed several checks here before be
was caught by the police.
Youngsters Arrested - William
Jewett, aged 10, 705 West Third
street; Jack ThOrndyke, aged IS,
z2314 West Third street. and Yer
non Hahn, aged 70. We're arrested
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
Heart, @pHOmo.
47,47[OPODDOm11C y
by HRC. ELIZABETH THORPSONH

who Is in camp. / saw BIZ the Da-
paper sometime ago that bee wss
married. but he never mentioned
II to me in his letters 7 have
known this fellow for several years
and have heard from him fire.
quently.
In his letter 20 me he asked ne
To write him and tell bW rae news
Is II proper for nae To- Ezrite him
now that he IS married.
Il will be all right 10 write 10
him once. Tell him that YOU have
heard he is married and wish him
happiness. Also say that Won hope
vou viii have an opportunity 20
meet his wife some time "a the 1u-
ture. Say nothing that you would
not want his wife TO read. If he
writes again do not answer him.
Unless he is able 70 prove that the
report Of his marriage was mis-
take.
Bear Mrs. Thompson. DO yod
think a girl ought ta get mad a.
me and not speak because write
TO a cousin a. hers vino is In SER
vice? He is only q friend
INEZ S.
1 cannot see why she should be
angry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
INST EQUWPFD INIT sENf.

Washington Sept g9. Marine
corps headquarters announce u.
day the first aviation amt oH=ani--
ed in America and sent abroad. u.s.
ing American made material eXciD-'
siveiy was the first marine aero
naurc COMPANY CQuiupe3 for Nt.
er flying The company IS nov
stationed abroad ~ a naval baSN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

In ancient Athens there was a
law that any man who had a light
ed candle and refused to allow an
other to light his candle at it. should
be put TO death. A greater law ex-
lists in our souls, that quenches the
Of him who fails to give.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

Marriage Licenses - Glenn 2
Davenport and Iva Gay
Snyder, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20
IdIers Arrested

IdIers Arrested - The idyIIic
peace and quiet of the squatter
colony on City ilsand was rudeIy
shattered Wednesday afternoon
when the police, in a raid on the
shantyboat denizens. arrested 30
men under the government work
Or-dght rule. Six were released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-20

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I received
letter the other day from a man
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-09

thees five men for overseas duty, for
they represent the highest type in the
race, and by their bearing won the
the respect, and even admiration, of
all on board the ship.
Diversions by Service Battalion Aboard
Ship.
Aboard the ship also was colored
service battalion belonging to an En-
gineer Regiment. They were stout,
husky fellows, whose good humor was
effervescent, even contagious, and
their rollicking songs and plantation
melodies cheered all, making them,
those whose thoughts had involuntar-
lily turned to submarines-Germany's
acme of kultur-forget them and BAN
ish all fear from their minds. One
of the songs which they frequently
sang, and with gusto which gave fur
threr evidence of their 100 per cent
Americanism, and which never failed
to elicit rapturous applause from the
white passengers, was Three Months
From Now We viii Be in Germany"
had heard it said that the big
waters frightened Colored soldiers, but
these Colored soldiers aboard the ship
l sailed appeared as contented. self
centered and care-bereft on the big
ship at night, when lights were out, as
they were down in Alabama, Virginia,
Mississippi, and other Southern states
from whence most of them came.
Their contentment at sea, and when
in the submarine zone, constituted an
other disillusion. Among these troop
ers were some clever boxers, and the
monotony of lust sky and water" was
frequently broken by some rattling
boxing matches between these troop
ers for pretty substantial purses which
the white passengers contributed
merely out of admiration and respect
for these big, brave black boys, who
did not fear to come over here to fight
for world democracy.
An amusing incident took place, the
second day out. Forty or fifty of the
Colored soldiers had formed a circle
and were singing to their hearts de-
light, and the delight of the passen-
gers. One of them, seemingly, changed
his voice with each song or hymn.
What do you sing?" called down from
the upper deck good natured son of
the Emerald Ilse. Quick as flash
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-09

diately following the close of the
campaign for funds to purchase the
new building. Each belonging to the
Auxiliary paid 81 membership fee and
they have worked gallantly throughout
the year to help equip the institution.
They have had one public entertain
ment and one splendid dinner, both of
which were highly successful finan-
cially. Look for their report at the
expiration of their first year.
?. On Thanksgiving day they are pre-.
pairing to serve in the dining rooms
of the hospital the biggest and best
Thanksgiving dinner that will be
served In the city and are preparing
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-11-09

anything needed for the home can be
found Every Negro on the South Side
should give this excellent woman their
patronage and support.
Further up the street, at 1924 Vine
Street. Mrs. William Hopkins, widow
of the late William Hopkins, the
founder of the original Cheap John
Furniture Store. conducts thrivf
ing and successful business. Single
handed and alone she took hold after
her husbands death and never waver-
ed nor faltered for moment until now
she has built up business that is a
source of pride to her friends and the
race in general. Mrs. Hopkins is an
expert buyer and a keen. intelligent
saleswoman, and there is no stock of
second hand goods to large for her
consideration and no article for the
home too small to be found in her es-
tablishment.