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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

The German press has published some interest
ing articles conclusion Of the four years of
war Their outstanding feature is the sudden dis
covery Of the [. s A. ruthless, blood thirsty viii
lain who viii make peace impossible for very long
time to come. The German public is informed
that President Wilson is determined to fight until
Germany is destroyed and until the other allies be
come Americas vassals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

The truth OF this old and yet ever true adage
has been again verified, and in somewhat remark
able manner In the year 1897 the kaiser offered
Tanuus, Italy.
The prize was Won by the Fiat cars Of Turin, and
the company exhibited its trophy widely, supposng
it was worth at least $4,000 A while ago the com
not feeling quite comfortable at having it in
their possession. Offered the cup the Italian gov
ernmeut to be used for charity; upon being
melted down it was found to be Of base
metal, heavily plated with gold. The company
feeling terribly chagrned, fastened to withdraw the
gift and in lieu thereof handed the authorities $1O-
600 in gold feeling, doubtless they had been carou-
raged with vengeance by the German emperor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

An English officer who had been killed in action,
left with parents the following which, upon
being opened after his death read as follows:
4 do not desire that you should mourn over me
long, nor sorrow over my death l love soldiers
life and if I called to lay down my life while
fighting l shall die happily, feeling that dying
the noblest and best of all deaths-a soldiers, in
the height Of battle"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

burdens being heaped upon the association all Of
the time.
1t is necessary to add that those willing to go
must be ready be all things to all men" and do
with their might what their hands find to do
For one who wishes to minister to those who
fighting the battle for freedom it is impos-
sibe to think OF finer field of activity than the
Y NJ. c. 4 offers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14
The Day I'm Davenport

tail Grocers' association to be held
at Forest park, Aug. p, were prac-
tically completed at the regular
monthly meeting OF the organiza-
tion held Monday night, and one OF
the most successful outings ever
held BY the grocers is predicted.
Association Shows LOyalty.-The
most important action taken by the
German-American Pioneer assOcia-
ton at its annual picnic at Forest
park yesterday was the changing
Of the name Of the association 10
the Old Settlers association OF,
Scott County. The action was tax
en- amid cheers OF the many mem
bers present and it proves that the
society is actively patriotic. Other
patriotic actions taken by the as
ISOLATION yesterday were the donat-
ing Of S. TO the local Red Cross
chapter as well as the investing OF
the same amount in war savings
stamps. The association members
also heartily approved the action
taken by a committee Of members
who had previously invested $500
in Liberty bonds out OF The treas
ury.
During the business session held
at the park during the morning the
annual election took place which
resulted in the following members
being elected TO the various offices
President, Henry EIindt; vice pres
tdent, John JehrinE, ST.; treasurer
: .rH IN la. %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

California has its first Chinese lawyer. Chan
Chung Wing has just been admitted to the bar hav-
ing passed his examinations with per cent of 90,
the third highest in class of Sc And so the
Orient will plead for the Occident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

DR.. Kruser, medical officer Of Philadelphia has
issued an order to this effect: During these sum
mer days don't discuss the weather. Keep occupied,
and do not tell every one you meet it is very warm
they probably know that it is hot without being re
minded, and it only tends 10 irritation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

The American rubber trade has been more or
less seriously threatened since the beginning of
war 1t is therefore interesting learn that there
are shrubs growing wild in California that contain
considerable quantities Of it, and that by cultiva-
ton it is quite possible may be able to grow our
own rubber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

high official in Washington recently said he
was concerned at the report of large number of
desertions among the American troops in France;
but when he heard they were 'desertions from the
rear to the front he was perfectly contented; such
men are called rear deserters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

French soldiers are to have opportunity of
learning English. Glasses being organized in all
garrison towns; this and close contact with Ameri-
can and British soldiers will make them pro-
ficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14
Heart GpHOm1Q
11,41JDPODCOn11C
oT u MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

times / think he doesn't know bet
ter.
Whenever we go out he tells the
boys untrue things about me. Do
you think / should 20 with him
anymore? lie always asks me for
q date
What should 7 do when he tells
untrue things about me?
MISS FLG5SIE.
DO not go with him again. II
people tell you things he has sa.d
that are untrue, say Ia a quiet. pos
tive way that he has not told re
truth. Refuse to discuss the mat
ter. because the more &c Is talked
over the more they VIII believe
what he said. T. is always mis-
take to protest too much. II thry
see that you no longer accept his
attentions and are refined and lady
like in every way, they viii believe
in you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am IS
years old and have been going
with a boy a few years older than
am. He is good-lookiug and popu-
lar with everybody and / like him
in every way. only one thing do
not like. The last time he came
over he wanted to kiss me good
night and I wouldn't let him. He
said he would make me next time.
| do not want to hurt this boys
feelings. How can / refuse him 80
that he VIII not care? DORA.
DO not worry about hurting bis
feelings. Tell him positively that
you Will not kiss him and do not
want to talk about Il again.
Dear Mrs Thompson: / have a
very oily skin. What can I do for
this? ALBERTA.
A lotion for oily skin IS made
from one dram OF boracic acid, two
ounces of distilled witch hazel and
two ounces of rosewatcr. Use this
as a wash two or three times a day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Pineapple
Rolled Oats Cooked in milk
Barley Mullins with Margarine
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Rye Bread Sandwiches
Potatoes Spinach
Rhubarb Brown Betty
Coffee.
DINNER.
Vegetable COnsOmme
Mutton Pie With Rice Crust
Fried Eggplant Baked Potatoes
Fruit Salad Waters
Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

Better store away a little of this delightful at
nosphere in sealed chest for future emergencies.
The weather man has called back the horrid heat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

Start Big, Campaign.-Davenport
and Scott county opened their pock-
etbooks to the Salvation army yes
, terday in its drive to secure $4,000,
the county's quota. Liberty loan
teams, Red Cross campaigneFs and
others interested themselves in the
work and reports from the head
quarters at the Commercial club in
dictated that this city would, as
usual, go over the top.
Girls VIII Drill.-Believing in
preparedness and DESTROYS of prov
ing their patriotic spirit, the girls
Of the city are to have military
training. Glasses Of instruction and
drill will start tomorrow evening at
Wander Veer park, where compe-
tent instructors will have charge
of the work. All Patriotic league
girls and others who are interested
are requested TO meet at the park
inn at s O'Clock.
Preparing for RegistratiOn.-The
board of supervisors has directed
County Auditor Joe Wagner to CO.
operate with the local exemption
boards in preparing for the big reg
istratiOn in September of the men
liable for military service under the
proposed draft extension law. Gov
ernor Harding has urged county SUI
perYisors in Iowa to aid in making
preparations for the big event. The
local board acted promptly on the
governors request.
Bids Are High.-The sum Of
S267,113 viii be required TO erect a
building which shall meet the re
quirements Of a home for the Lend
a-Hand club. This fact was ascer-
tanned Monday when bids for the
erection Of the proposed new build
ing were opened in the Offices Of
Cldusen & Kruse. architects. The
lowest bid on the building alone
was S201,S36 Added to this sum
the estimated amount required for
the installation Of the heating sys-
TEN. plumbing. electric wiring, etc.
the total is $267,113.
Marriage Licenses Rutherford
T. Coats, Waterloo, and Geneva +.
Simmons. Upton; Frank A. Wealth
erly, Wilton, and Viola Dick, Dav-
export; Henry Recher, Davenport,
and Georgiana Molles, Davenport.
WEI Hold Picnic.-PIans for the
annual picnic Of the Davenport Re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

"A soidiers Prayer Before a BATTLE.
1t amt as 'epes ell keep me
safe
While the ether chaps 90 down.
1t amt as / wants to leave this
world
And wear a 'eroe's crown.
1t amt for that as | say nv nrav-
ers
When | goes to the fight.
But / pray that whatever couaa
my way
may never turn me back.
| leaves the matter OF life and
death
To the father who knows what's
best
And / pray that I still may play
the man,
Whether | turn east or west
Rough Rhymes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

Dear Mrs. Thompson: % / am
girl seventeen and / have been
engaged for two months. We have
known each other for a httle over
a year and we have gone together
from the first day we met. How
long should a couple be engaged
before they are married?
~ His mother wants us to be
married next month, but he says
he does not want to get married
until he has enough money to 90
to housekeeping and also buy his
own home. | have 2 business edu-
cation and II we did get married
I could get a job at the same fac
tory. lie is bookkeeper and fore
man over several girls. Do you
think it would be all right for US
to marry now or wait about six
or eight months?
YOURS TRULY.
% It is we'll to thoroughly know
each other before marrying. II
case a couple have been acquaint-
ed for some time a long engagement
IS not necessary. Also a great deal
depends upon the ages of the cou-
pie. A girl of your age should
plan for a very long engagement
because you should not marry until
you are in your twenties.
~ Do not marry now. The boy
is right in wanting to be well es :
tahlished financially before marry
ing. You will not be old enough
in six or eight months. Many girls
of your age are not permitted to
have boy friends.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have a
boy friend who has a car. When
ever he has time he comes after me
with his car and gives me ride
home from work He always talks
and acts nice then, but when he
takes me out car riding in the even
ing he talks and acts something
terrible. He is only II and some
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14
Replacing the Horse

Mira, Overwata had a dasdI,,
CLEAN IN her eyes as she erta~ ME-
her butchers and said in wiz with 80
ing voice:
Mt Alchboan, how do You Ar
count for the fact that there was a
piece or rubber tire in the SAUSAGE
l bought here yegterdayF'
An, my dear madam" responded
the butcher, rising to The occa
sion, that just serves as an iIIne-
tration Of how the motor can l.
replacing the horse evervwhare
now adays-"-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-14

With Haig and his Tanks and Foch and his
Yanks, the kaiser has been having an anxious time
lately
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
U. S. SERVICE CLUB
TO Be OPENED HERE
Recreation Rooms on Avenue for
Nations Fighters.

Formal opening of United Service
Club No. 1. will, take place next
Monday, It was announced yester-
day. by the District Of Columbia
War Camp Community Service. un-
der whose auspices the club is to
be conducted.
Reading, writing. recreation and
reception rooms Of the club which Is
located at 6ss Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest, will be thrown open
the first of next week and the third
floor which will be occupied by
sleeping quarters will be opened a
few days later. A cafeteria Is in
cluded in the \club which Is for the
benefit of the enlisted men Of the
army. navy and Marine Corps.
Other clubs, II Is understood, will
be opened for the men in the serv-
ice by the. same organization in
various sections Of the city. An en-
tertainment. details OF which Will
be announced later, will be given
the evening Of the opening night it
was announced yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
HINDENBURG drive
BOOSTS WAR STAMPS
Awakened People Increase Sub
scriptons to Help Stop Kaiser.

It's an iIl wind that blows no one
any good-and that's the way the d.
Tectors OF the War Savings Stamp
Campaign at Marine Headquarters
view the new German drive.
For. Of course. they are quite con
fident that the Kaiser wont Ecf
through-and the drive has Just about
trebled war savings stamp sales since
the first announcement OF It cam. last
saturday.
Buy a stamp and help stop the
German drive is the new slogan al
headquarters, and there's hardly a
marine who hasn't responded bv
doubling or trebling his daily pIedge.
OF course. it's almost automatic that
a marine never really has 10 be urged
TO do his bit-either with his rife or
his dollsrs-but the slogan certainly
has given the campaign a fresh i'm
petus.
So the directors Of the campaign are
just calmly watching Fritz spend
himself against the British lines-col-
lecting good dollars for Uncle Sam
while they wait for the ultimate
news that the push is Of.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
Police ENCOURAGED
IN HOPING INCREASE
Capitol Force Wins Supporters to
Aid Their Demands.

According to information furnished
The Washington Herald last night by
w. N. Hairston. who is taking an ac-
tive interest in the matter. the Capitol
police force stands an extremely good
chance of winning out on its fight for
an increase OF salaries.
Senator James \. VaTdaman, of Mis-
sissippi; Senator Lee Qverman, chair
man of the Rules Committee of the
Senate: Senator Boise Penrose, OF
Pennsylvania. and others have written
to Mr.. Hairston, not only expressing
the deepest sympathy in the movement
for better pay, but assuring him of
their unqualified support of any meas
ure calculated to bring about such a
result.
Senator Hoke Smith. of Georgia, has
championed their cause in Wig
orous fashion. and with these latest
supporters members OF the force feel
sanguine of success.
I'VE have been assured OF the fact
that the salaries of the Capitol police
force will be equalized." said Mr..
Hairston last night. and we have also
been assured that the raise Of last year
expiring automatically with the end of
the present fiscal year will be contin-
ued and that the present contemplated
raise which has passed the House will
be added to the raise of last year We
are certain of this much at least"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
REWARD IS OFFERED
FOR SPITz'S BODY
Friend of Man Drowned Near
Georgetown Will Give $500.

Reward OF 500 was offered last
night for recovery Of the body Of
Frank II. SpitZ. drowned in the
Georgetown channel of the Potomac
River, about a quarter OF q mile be-
low Chain Bridge last Friday after
noon.
Spitz and Harvey Ferguson. of
1895 L street northwest. were canoeing
when their craft overturned and the
former went under and was swept
down by the current before help
could reach him FERGUSON also had
a narrow escape from drowning.
HArbor police searched for the body
of Spitz for several hours into the
night after the accident took place
and continued their search next morn
ing without success. Many volunteers
also aided in the search but so far
no success has been met with.
Both Ferguson and Spitz were
local newspaper men. both OF them
working for the Hsskin Syndicate. Mr..
Ferguson late yesterday offered the
reward OF 500 for discovery OF the
body Of his friend. so that 1t can be
returned 20 the latter's former home
in the West.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
SALTS fine FOR
Aching KIDNEYS
We Eat Too Much Meat, Which
Clogs Kidneys. Then Back Hurts
and Bladder Bothers You.

Most folks forget that the kidneys,
like the bowels. get sluggish and clog
ged and need a flushing occasionally,
else We have backache and dull mis-
cry In the kidney region. severe
headaches. rheumatic twinges. torpid
liver, acid stomach. sleeplessness, and
all sorts of bladder disorders
You simply must keep your kidneys
active and clean. and the moment
you feel an ache or pain IN the kid
ney region, get about four ounces of
Jad Salts from any good drug store
here, take a tablespoonful in q glass
Of water before breakfast for q few
days, and your kidneys will then act
fine. This famous salts 10 made
from the acid OF grapes and lemon
Juice. combined with lithia, and is
harmless to flush clogsed kidneys and
stimulate them to normal activity. Il
also neutralizes the acids in the urine
so 1t no longer irritates, thus ending
bladder troubles.
Jads Salts is harmless: inexpensive;
makes a delightful effervescent lithia
water drink, which everybody should
take now and then to keep their kid
neys clean. thus avoiding serious kid
ney complications.
A well-known local druggist says he
sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who
believe IN overcoming kidney trouble
while It is only trouble.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
OH! FOR RELIEF
FROM FLAMING
SKIN DISEASES

You know well enough hat yos
cannot reach the blood By applying
lotions. ointments. salves, washes
and other local applications 10 tbe
surface of the skin. So when you
use such treatment for your Tor
mentins skin diseases, the most you
can expect Is a Temporary 6soos-
tinuanee of the pain. which prompt
Iy returns, and Keeps you constant
" applying the local remedies.
making no progress whatever To-
ward permanently Kidding yourself
Of the disease.
Why longer continue such make
shift treatmentp Co 10 your drug
store today and get a bottle Of
S. S. S., the reliable blood purifier.
and begin a treatment that will
prove satisfactory. as It has 10
thousands Of others who were sf-
ttlcted Just as you have been.
S. S. S. has been used for more
than fifty years. so that you are
not experimenting when you take
it. 1t will promptly cleanse Ii.
blood of every impuity. and rOut
out entirely every trace Of disease
germs.
| Don't continue to suffer. but be-
gin taking S. S. S. today. and write
our head physician. who will give
you full instructions about your
own case. Address Medical d.
rectoT, 4o4 Swift Laboratory. At
lanta. Ga.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
RAILROAD TO GET
$43,964,OOO u. 5. LOAN
Secretary McAdoo Announces Aid
for New England Road.

Director General McAdoo last night
agreed on behalf Of the government
10 lend the New York, New Haver.
and Hartford Railroad s43,s64.OO0 to
meet obligations OF the road matur-
ing April IL.
The terms of the government loan
to the railroad fix the rate of inter-
est at s per cent and the period OF
the loan as one year. Right is given
to renew for another year at the
same terms
Mr.. McAdoo announced that he had
accepted as collateral substantially
the same collateral put up by the
road when it incurred the original OBJ
legations. He reserves, however. the
right to sell this collateral at such
prices as he may determine and ap-
ply the proceeds to a retirement OF
the notes the New Haven is unable of
itself to meet
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
NEWSPAPER MEN FOR
DOLLAR-A-YEAR JOBS

NewspapeTmen have now entered
tine ranks OF the dollar-a-year work
crs. The Department OF LABOR last
night announced that each news
paper accepting the plan of news
paper farm labor agencies names a
member Of its stan to take charge
He is appointed a special agent of
the departments Federal Employ
ment Service at 81 a year.
officials of the Labor Department
expressed qualification over the
manner in which the daily news
papers in cities with more than 2O,-
900 population were complying with
Secretary Wilson's request to es-
tablish war emergency farm labor
agencies. Five newspapers yester-
day notified the department of their
willingness to open agencies.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28

Lord Reading stopped in the middle
+ 4 vivid word-picture of the appall-
..!.s loss of Iife in Britain's merchant
maine as a result OF the activities of
nc U-bOats, and glanced at the semi
circle of newspapermen grouped about
MS desk in the reception-room OF the
British Embassy. He had just told for
the first time in this country how
English seamen have banded them
selves together into an organization
vowing revenge for the murder Of their
comrades.
But did not mean to bore you"
he said. apologetically, although every
man in the room was listening with
tense interest to every word.
You see, was in the merchant
marine once myself and have a great
admiEation for the men who brave
the Hun submarine day after day,
voyage after voyage, to keep open the
roads OF sea commerce"
In his teens Rufus Daniel Isaacs.
son of a London merchant, ran away
to sea and joyously sailed with youth
full abandon over all the oceans-or
nearly all. That sailor lad of forty
years ago is now the Earl Of Read
ing. Lord Chief Justice of England.
and British Ambassador to the United
States.
Ever since the newspapers an
nounced the appointment of Lord
Reading to succeed Sir Cecil Spring
Rice, people here in Washington and
elsewhere, realizing the magnitude of
the questions and tasks Britain's dip
lomatic representative will have to
meet. have asked, What sort of man
is Lord Reading? What has he done?
Who is he?"
But no one in government and diplo-
matte circles asked these questions.
There 1t was already known that Lord
Reading is easily one OF the six lead
ing men in England; that he is the
trusted personal friend of Lloyd
George. prime minister. and that in
the three and one-half years OF war
he has added the distinction of being
a great war statesman to an already
brilliant career.
England has given US the best she
could send1 Lord Reading was need
ed in London. His duties as lord
chief justice alone were enough to
stasger an ordinary man. But when a
successor to Sir Cecil SpringRice was
The Washington herald., 1918-03-28
G0DS0L OFFERS FILES
FOR COURTS PERUSAL

Frank ]. Godsol. accused of ac-
cepting millions for procuring motor
contracts for the allies. last night
offered to turn over to the govern
ment the papers they seized in
raid and are denied the use of by
interposing court order.
In Letter to Deputy Attorney
General Alfred Becker. in New
York. Mr.. Godsol, It was announced
last night by his attorneys. says he
does not wish to hide behind"
Judge Delehanty's ruling that the
raid on the offices of the Alliance
Motors Corporation was illegal, and
authorized his counsel. John B.
stanchfeld. TO permit the attorney.
generals office to use amy docu-
ments tending TO prove that have
committed any crime or any SEM
blanec of q crime"