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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Uncle Sans Note!

When the government sells bonds it takes
money of the country. What it does is ask the
farmer manufacturer and the aborer sell their
products on time and it gives interest bearing
in advance, until you and these other producers
can make the supplies 10 conduct the war. The war
department can't shoot houses and lots and grain at
the Germans 1t asks the producers to grant it the
credit first and then get busy and make the supplies
it needs and when your government has its hands
the biggest war the world ever knew there is no
time for trfing. Buy bonds and Uncle Sam and
Yourself through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Congratulations to Iowa.

Illinois joins in congratulations Iowa for being
the first subscribe its quota to the third Lib
erty loan. We Suckers would have liked the honor
but having failed to get it. not so narrow as
to be envious In fact, would rather see Iowa
come out ahead than any other except our own
Iowa is next-door neighbor was settled large
ly by descendants of early Illinosans and we know
that the same brand of Amercansm exists on both
sides of the Mississippi Iowa's success gives us
assurance, if any needed that Illinois also will
do its part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
CHAPTER II.
(Continued.)

"Who is not against Germany Is
for her"
Let US have plain words said
Raufoor Singh. leading the way to
a corner in which he judged they
could not be overhead; there he
turned suddenly, borrowing a trick
from Yasmini.
Il am a Sikh-a patriot. What
are you offering?"
THE freedom of the earthi" the
German answered. 'Self-govern-
ment! The right TO emigrate. Lib
ertyi"
'On what conditions? For bar
gain has two sides"
That the Sikhs fail England"
"When?"
when the time comes! What is
the answer"
Il will answer when she time
comes" answered Ranjoor Singh,
saluting stiffly before turning on
his heel.
Then he stalked out of the room
with a slight bow to Yasmini as he
passed.
Buffalo," she murmured after
him. "Jat buffalo,"
Then the Germans went away,
after some heavy compliments that
seemed to amuse Yasmini prodigi-
ously, helping along the man who
had drunk sherbet and who now
seemed inclined to weep. They
dragged him down the stairs be-
tween them, backward Yasmini
waited at the stair-head until she
heard them pull him INTO gharri
and drive away Then she turned
to her favorite maid.
"Them-those cattle-I under
stand,' she said. But it does not
suit me that q Sikh, Jat, buffalo,
should come here making mys-
teries Of his own without consulting
me! And what does not suit me |
do not tolerate! Go, get that At
ridi whom the soldier Kicked
told him to wait outside in the
street until l send for HIM"
The Afridi came, nearly as help
less as the man who had drunk
sherbet, though less fearful and al
most infinitely more resentful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

An ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure
and an hour of work done in the spring a dirt
road is worth day late in the season. 1t may be
question whether 1T is good business to undertake
extensive permanent road improvement while men
and materials needed for war purposes, but the
dirt roads we have always with and they must be
used where there others There continues to
be a regrettabe disposition in many parts of Rock
Island county to do most of the spring road work in
the fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
her allies

The Argus is in receipt of anonymous COM
munication asking publication Of a notice designed
to facilitate an carry and distinction between
patriots and others in Rock Island. This newspaper
makes it a rule TO publish no letters of
which the writers not revealed. No exception
can be made in this though the purpose,
face. seems a patriotic, and therefore worthy
one. If the writer writers fit to make them
selves and their proposed methods known The Argus
will be glad to give the matter further consideration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Twenty Years Ago.

Appendicitis was just coming
into vogue,
Bacon was considered too com
mon to eat by many people.
The, United States was Just get
ting into its war with Spain,
Manufacture OF ice was still left
to King Winter,
The cold weather was extending
further into spring than any OF the
old timers could remember.
Capitalists had things pretty
much their own way,
Electric street cars were begin
ming to put the horse a. out OF
business, and strap hanging" was
an unknown art,
Hinaenburg was ii young army
officer hoping for promotion.
May ! meant nothing to Rock Is
landers other than its being the
first of the. month.
IN order to keep YOU guessing
Wen tell you that w. ii. Riddeil
gets his mail az Aledo, III.
BERLIN reports a new general
in the field against the British on
the Belgium front, bearing tho
name of General Won Quest.
We believe that is a typographi-
cal error, ~" having been made
In place of &C"
1T should be General Cen Quest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Another Alien Enemy.

The European barberry is slightly shrub and
,eenas harmless. but it should be classed dan
serous alien enemy according to the state council
ef defense AS a harborer of black wheat rust in
bible sort 90 wheat Black destroys wheat
han any other single agency, Though there may be
so wheat fields ths barbefry plants, yet winds
viii carry the spores tor miles and the spread OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
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LITTLE CHILD.

Little hands that seldom rest,
Little feet that go in quest,
All day long for something new;
Little child, we're loving you,
Every day we love you more,
While you're little mind you store
With the strange things that you
see
Moving always restlessly.
Little child, howe'er we guard,
Life for you will still be hard,
When we've done our best we pray,
God will keep you safe each day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

WHEN the clocks of the nation
were turned ahead an hour re-
Gently to conform with the day
light saving law, freshman at
the Washington university at st.
Louis climbed to the top OF the uni
versity and tried to set the huge
sun dial ahead an hour. AS a gem
tie tip to any green, little freshie
that might go even further than
the St. Louis youth did, and try
to set the roosters ahead too, we
suspect that he will have better
luck if he tries to set the hens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

The Bolshevih foreign minister has informed
China that any encourag cement given diplomats of
the cars regime will be regarded interference
with Russias internal affairs 1t will surprise most
of to learn that Russia has any internal affairs
left. Evidently the ruling party there does not
slider its work finished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
By Talbot
Munday

wish we had million Kirbys
What did he say? Temper of his
men excellent, l suppose?"
USED that one word"
"Umm-m. No suspicious, en-"
said, No. no suspicions!'
He waddled off, shaking his drab
silk suit into shape and twisting a
leather watchguard around his fin
ger.
Believe it will come to any
thing" asked one of the two men
he had left behind.
Dunno. Hope not. Awful bust
ness if it does
Remember how we were prom
Used a world-war two years ago.
just before the Balkans took fire."
Yes. That was a near thing.
too. But they weren't quite ready
then. Now they are ready. and
they think we're not If | were
asked, I'd say we ought to let them
know we're ready for EN-. They
want to fight because they think
they can catch us mapping; they'd
think twice if they knew they
couldn't do it."
Are they blind and dead? Can't
they see and hear?"
"Quem deus vult perdere, prius
dementat, Ponsonby, my boy"
The man in drab silk slipped into
chair next to Kirby's as a wolf
slips into his lair. very circum-
specify, and without noise; then he
rutched the chair sidewise toward
L irIN, Oh
a company of infantry would make
Had a drink" he asked as kir-
by looked up from his paper. Have
one?"
Ginger ale, please" said Kirby,
putting the paper down.
A turbaned waiter. brought long
glasses in which ice tinkled, and
the two slipped slowly. not looking
at each other.
know Yasmini?" asked the man
in drab silk suddenly.
Heard of her. of course"
Ever see herr"
NO
"Ah! Most extraordinary woman
Wonderful"
Kirby looked puzzled, and held
his peace.
Amy of your officers ever visit
herr"
mot when they're supposed to be
on duty"
But at other times9"
None of my affairs il they do
Don't know. I'm sure"
''Um-m-mi"
Yes" said Kirby. without We
hemence.
Look at his beak," said one Of
the two men by the window Never
see big bird act that way? Look
at his bright eye!"
Wish mine were as bright. and
my beak as aqulline; means direct
ness - soldierly directness, that
does,"
who is your best native officer.
supposing you've any choice" ask
ed the man in the drab silk suit,
speaking TO the ceiling apparently.
"RanJoor Singh" said Kirby
promptly.
1t was quite clear there was no
doubt in his mind.
How is he best? In what way
Best man I've got. Fit TO com
mand the regiment"
I'm M"
Yes" said Kirby.
The man In drab sat sidewise and
caught kirby's eve. which was not
difficult, There was nothing furtive
about him.
With censorship that isn't az
mltted, but which has been rather
obvious for more than month:
with all forces undergoing field
training during the worst of the
rains-it's fair 10 suppose your
men smell something"
They've been sweating, certain
Iy"
DO they smell rat?"
Yes.
ASK questions"
"Ves''
What do YOU tell them?'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

PARIS has adopted new defer-
ciye measures TO protect the city
from enemy airmen. Huge ba!
looms Of the sausage type are ST.
toned over the city with stout
steel cables connecting them, form
ing a trap for the airplanes. Thus
far there has been no opportunity
to test the effectiveness of the
scheme as the Hun raiders have
failed to appear. We think judg-
ment was used in employing the
sausage balloon, but where the
mistake has been made was in NOT
putting sauerkraut on the cables
between the balloons. Trap or no
trap, no hungry German could re-
sist a temptation like that.
A. J. INQUIRIES of Doc Brady,
What can l do for a bunion? 1t
is very sore" Doc, may we advise
that you tell the lady that if she
really wants to do something for
the bunion, take it out and show
it a good time, but If it is very
sore" as she says, she should~try
to humor it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
TWAS EVER THUS!

Oh, her loves like a rambler rose
Her lips like the petals, her soul
the vine,
All studded with thorns to tear the
heart
She is like a vintage of sparkling
wine;
Insidiously sweet and dcliciously
tart,
She's a devil, but I wish she
were mine,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

WHILE standing before the cof-
fin of his stepmother. young man
of Chicago shot and killed himself.
1t is believed that he was temper
arilv insane IF it had been his
mother-in-law there would have
been no doubt about it," remarks
E. f B
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
We Dare Not Say.

Do you know the Rock Islander,
who, that in order he may appear
true patriot, has purchased one
of each issue of Liberty bonds, and
then later disposed of them at their
face value so that he could invest
his money in something paying big
ger dividends? GLIB.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

American troops killing Mexican two
1eariy every day down the border. Repuse OF a
,snd Of raiders with loss Of life is told of In
'ew lines end with 12-point heading Again we are
erninded that the value OF the news unit like the
value Of the unit OF currency has deprecated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

OUR idea OF zero in big business
is the business man who, in order
ing a 10 cent packagSof seeds from
an out of town firm, dictates the
letter to his stenographer and has
her bring it to him TO sign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

The United States must produce several millions
of gallons of castor oil this year 1t needed for
fabrication of aeroplanes but vivid recoectons of
our youth will suggest of another use for
it that. if it could be employed would be equally ef
fective in stopping the Germans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

THAT don't know. and the'
must wait until ! do.
Any recent efforts been MADE u
tamper with Them? ~.
Not more than l reported, you
know. OF course, of Che lransie
tions from Canadian papers. als
eussing the rejection OF Ska lailu..
grants? Each man received Sup'
through the mail .A,
Yes. we caught the crowd WV
printed that Couldn't discover
though, how ii got into the res.
menrs mail bags without heihs
postmarked. Let's see Wdsa
Ranjoor Singh officer OF the das
Yes"
I'm m, Would IL surpt's
YOU TO know that Ranloor Slhs|
visits Iasminie"
Continued tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
A MEMBER of an lows firm, who

has been in Rock Island several
days on business, received the fol-
lowing reply to a letter he had
written to his business partner:
Dear Partner: I trust you are
enjoying yourself. Your letter in
dicates that you are. l had to get
drunk myself before / could de-
cipher if >"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
The Winds of the World

by The Bobbs- Merrill Co:
! What clothing had not been torn
from him was soaked in blood and
there was no inch of him that was
not bruised.
"Krfshna," said Yasmini impi-
ously
"Allah!" swore the Afridi
who did it? What has hap
pened?"
Outside in the street l said to
some men who waited that Ranjoor
Singh the Sikh is a bastard. From
then until now they beat me. only
leaving off to follow him hence
when he came out through the
door!"
Yasmini laughed, peal upon peal
of silver laughter-of Sheer merri-
ment
THE gods love Yasminil" she
chuckled. AYE, the gods love me,
The Jat spoke of a squadron; it is
evident that he spoke truth. So
his squadron watched him here,
Go. wash the blood away. Thou
shalt have revenge, Come again
tomorrow. Nay, go now. 1 would
sleep when I have finished laugh
! ing. Aye-the gods love Yasminii"
The West Wind blows through the
Ajmere Gate
And whispers low (Oh, listen
yeD,
The fed wolf curls by his drowsy
mate
In tight-trod earth; but the lean
+. wolves wait.
And the hunger gnaws!" ooh,
listen, yeD
Can fed wolves fight? But yes
tereen
Their eyes were bright, their fangs
were clean:
They viewed, they took but yes
tere'en,"
(Oh, listen, wise heads, listen
yei)
Because they fed. is blood less
red,
Or fangs less sharp. or hunger
dead? ?"
Look well to the loot. and listen
yeD
-YASMINI'S SONG.
CHAPTER III.
The colonel of Outram's Own
dropped into club where he was
only one, and not the greatest, of
many men entitled TO respect
There were three men talking by
window. their voices drowned by
the din of rain on the veranda roof
each of whom nodded to him He
chose. however. Il solitary chair.
for. though subalterns do not be-
lieve 1t. colonel has exactly that
diffidence about approaching senior
civilians which a subaltern ought
to feel.
In a moment all that was visible
of him from the door was pair
OF brown riding boots, very much
fore-shortened. resting on the long
arm of a cane chair. and two sets
OF wonderfully modelled fingers
that held up "a newspaper, From
the window where the three men
talked he could be seen In profile.
Wears well-doesn't he?" said
one of them.
"Swears well. too, eonfound
himl"
"Hah. Been trying to pump him.
Ell ?"
Yes. He's like a bird catching
fiies-picks off your questions one
at time. with one eye on You and
the other one cooked for the next
question Get nothing out of him
but yes and no. Good fellow.
though, when you're not drawing
him"
You mean trying to draw him.
He's the best that come. Wish they
were all like Kirby"
The man who had not spoken yet
he looked younger. was some years
older, and watched the faces of the
other two while seeming To listen
to something in the distance
looked at cheap watch nerV0usly.
wish the Sikhs We're all like
Kirhyi" he said IF this business
comes to a head we're going to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

If David did not fear Goliath. shall America, with
David's faith and innocence fear the Goliath of Ber
lin? Back up your courage with cash for the third
Liberty loan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

These days when little talk goes mighty
long way, especially if it happens express senti-
ments that may be construed as disloyal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

There must be no new cracks in our Liberty bell
now. Support fighting with your Liberty
bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Very Narrow. Indeed!
(Aledo Democracy

(Aledo DEMOCRACY.
The Misses Mary, Gertrude and
Martha Montgomery had quite an
experience on the way to school
Wednesday, Their horse became
frightened at an auto that had skid
ded into ditch at the roadside and
in turning round ran the buggy on
to the bank Gertrude and Martha
were thrown out, the wheel pass
ing over Gertrude's chest. Mary
was thrown to the buggy bottom
and on getting up grabbed the lines
off the singletree and managed to
stop the horse. The girls were
scratched and bruised but not Sc
riously hurt. They certainly had
a very narrow escape.
CARL Ed, the office military
strategist and statistician. allows
that the woman who thinks 1Cr
husband is no good on earth should
get him to enlist as an aviator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

Carl II. Gray, director OF trans
portation of the United States rail-
road administration, began his rail-
road career at the telegraph key.
Since that time he has been pres
ident of the Great Northern and
Western railways. His home Is i'll
Are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

Bring forward your dollars and lay them on the
altar of Liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

PRAY and BAY for the third Liberty loan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

Continued tomorrow
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-11-26
L. S. NAVY IN 1920 WILL BE
DOUBLE STRENGTH OF 1917

Americas naval strength will be
about twice as great by 1920 as it was
in 1917, the year the United States en-
tered the world war, it was brought
out Friday before the house naval
committee in considering the 1920
naval appropriation bill. No com
parative statement was given regard
ing capital ships, but the total num-
Der Of all ships will be about 800 as
compared with 300 in 1917.
Twenty four dreadnaughts will be
included in the feet. There are now
10 and five will be built before July,
1920. Three hundred and fifty new
d%estroyers also will be completed by
that time.
Rear Admiral Taylor. chief Of the
construction division of the navy
enumerating vessels added or to be add
ed between 1917 and 1920 named 35C
submarine chasers, 112 patrol boats
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-11-26

35 or 40 submarines, so mine sweep
ers, 25 tugs and 5 dreadnaughts. Sub
chasers are now in commits
sion but will not be in 1920, he said.
The $50 d%estroyers in 1920 will be
an increase of $50, the admiral said,
and will be complete in Is months.
About 1000 vessels are now in the
navy including a number of converted
craft which will disappear.
Discuss British Fleet.
How many ~destroyers has Eng
land?" asked Representative Butler
of Pennsylvania. Admiral Taylor re-
piled that the figures were not avail
able but that he thought England had
between 300 and 400. Chairman
Padgett and Representative Kelly of
Michigan, however, said they under
stood that England had about 500.
The committee decided to call on
Secretary Daniels and the general
board of the navy for a comparative
statement of the worlds nayies.
Attention Of the committee was di-
rected to the Eagle boat construction
program. Admiral Taylor exhibited
a copy of the contract with the ForC
Motor company showing that the com
pany receives a fixed profit of $4,000
on each boat. 1t may also receive
one-fourth of the amount that Il
saved under an estimated cost of
s275, 900 each.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-11-26
NEWS.


Word was received here from Mrs.
John Butler that they had purchased
four hundred acres of land at Bazine,
Kansas, close to town and school. Mr..
Butler was on his way home to ship his
household goods and stock when
taken i'll at American Falls with in
fuenza.
DR.. c. F. Schiltz, of American Falls,
was in Arbon Tuesday on profession
al business.
Mrs. Bernie Burge has been quite i'll
the past week with pleurisy.
Mr.. Fallon returned home from Po-
catello Saturday and on Tuesday de-
veloped a case of influenza. He is not
seriously i'll, having taken precaution
in time by calling a physician and
staying in bed.
Rennie and Joey Evans, two eldest
boys of L. B. Evans are a little better
but it will be some time before they
fully recover from their illness.
Mr.. Rub Hyberg was in Pocatellc
last week, renting a house there and
as Don as school opens. will move his
family for the winter months.
Mr.. D. R. Ripley did some good
work soliciting for the war fund the
past week.
Mr.. Lucien McLarry was appointed
as district leader in the Arbon dis
trict, by Mr.. Bruce Lampson, Count,
Agent, for the rabbit and squirrel
campaign.
Newell Leishemann and Richart
Bandy are out again after a long seigI
OF pneumonia.
2. A. Logan and Dan Roberts mad
a business trip to Pocatello Thursday
Mrs. John Lusk and daughter. Mis-
Anna, are visiting at the home Of Mrs
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-11-26

-
GREAT CHANGES NOTED
IN GERMAN CAPITAL
Absence of All Former Restrictions is
Most Striking Change-The United
States Regarded by German People
as a Friend.

STANCE are the experiences of a
traveller who enters Germany after an
absence of several years. Formerly
there were many and varied govern
mental orders and restrictions to be
obeyed. Nowadays when you go to a
police station the desk sergeant Will
say. sadly:
"You are not required to register
any longer"
They do not even look at your pass
port.
Another feature Of the new free
dom" in Germany which may surprise
the traveller is that the private SOL
der no longer salutes his superior
officer. The soldier calls his officer
"comrade."
Berlin outwardly is as orderly as
ever, but order is no longer maintain
ed by policemen, but by soldiers with
arm bands as the badge of office. The
picture is familiar to those who saw
Petrograd during the Kerensky re-
gime. Another sight recalling Petro-
grad are the military and royal auto
mobiles-the latter still sounding the
musical call denoting the approach
Of royalty-which dash through the
streets with loads of soldiers.
The prevailing tone in Berlin is still
military, but it is a m~ilitarism of pri
Yates and non-commissioned officers
Their symbol is the red flag, which
waves above every government build
ing and from every automobile. Al
far as any participation in directing
the affairs of government is concern
ed, the bourgeois citizens simply d.
not exist.
Hunger has set its unmistakabl'
stamp on the inhabitants Of the CAPT
tai. Here and there hollow cheeks
sunken eyes and pasty complexion
are evidence of the privation OF tn
last four years. Similar condition
could be observed two years Garlic
in the city's poorer quarters, but to
day they prevail among nearly al
classes. Dilapidated street cars an
cabs drawn by skeleton horses in
tensify the picture Of misery.
The United States is not only nc
regarded as an enemy. but actual