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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
FAT Logic.

| take EPSON salts three times a
" eek, but l keep getting fatter and
fatter The salts makes me thirsty
and l drink large quantities of wa
ter, which | know does make one
fat. Is there anything else you can
recommend? Had one of the most
famous western specialists send me
treatment for five months, but it
only reduced my pOcketbook.
p. NJ. c.
Answer-They all look famous
when far away-if you are Bar
NUNS kind of prospect. Taking
salts of course cannot reduce
weight TO any appreciable degree
without endangering the victims
health 1t is immaterial whether
you drink much or little water,
provided you have active exercise
daily and perspire normally. The
only way to reduce weight is by re-
ducing your intake of food to a
maintenance diet for a person of
your height but normal weight
which would be a reduction of diet
for an overfed person, of course,
Details will be sent in a special
monograph if you desire it.
To Relieve Dandruff.
Will you kindly publish a recipe
for a good harmless application to
relieve greasy dandruff, something
a woman can use without making
her scalp greasy, if possible?
MRS. r. W.
Answer-Corrosive sublimate, 4
grains.
Ammonia water, dram.
Spirit of ether, spirit of lavender,
Of each, Z drains.
Alcohol, enough to make s ounces.
Directions: Gently rub several
drops of this into scalp three morn
ings a week.
ReturnatOry rheumatism.
I have been laid up twice within
two years with infiammatory rheu-
matism, first one month, and the
next time three months At pres
ent I have the best of health and
wish to remain well. Is the rheu-
matism likely 10 return, and what
can I do to prevent it? H. o. =
Answer-Tt is. Have your doctor
(perhaps with the aid of counsel of
specialists or the dentisO. find the
septic focus and eradicate it while
you are in good health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
With the Grand Fleet

On the writing paper used by American sailors
who are with the grand fleet, unique letter head
is printed It bears the insignia Of the British navy
in the center, the arms Of the T. S A at the right
and the British Of arms at the left while under
meath one reads, THE Grand Fleet American and
British There was shadow of a doubt as to the
Propriety Of stating definitely that the two fleets
amalgamated. until the navy department in
response to inquiries gave out the statement that
while the two fleets were united-a portentious
statement to every one of the allied peopIes-and
even more so to the German navy who so far have
been very shy about coming out into the open" stn
the ttle-the grand neet-was more a popular title
than one adopted officially. We are not permitted to
learn how many Of our sea giants are on guard but
II s known that the newest and most powerful ships
IN the American navy are in the North sea. There
may be those who inclined to think that Ameri-
and British sailors having an easy time
simply playing this watching and waiting game
An extract from 3 recent sailors letter gives an
other view point This writer says: Although it
is called summer. the weather in the North sea is
bitterly cold and raining most Of the time; we are
n that part Of the world-as somebody puts it
that the Lord forgot to finish. There is nothing to
greet the eye, but dreary desoation around, and
overhead the storm clouds continually move ac-
companied by strong wind that makes our base
rough little spot The only good word that can say
for the place is that Is an ideal one 10 save money
yes, you really it, for there is nothing to
spend It on; the days are long the sun sets abou.
10 D. m. but II really gets dark throughout
the. night" After stating that the food was good
the letter closes IN most optimistic spirit. '9The
surroundings have not affected spirits in the
least; we are the same happy go-lucEy bunch that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
PAINTING THE TOWN.

''That goes without saying
Ashamed"
Very much. See here. unc'e, !
have pulled myself over the Goals
until all the ashes need is the
conventional sackcloth. My big
mistake was in going to the re
union of my old college chums.
They let loose like a PACK Of wild
Apaches. Il don't remember much
after We hired a tallyho and pro
ceeded to paint the town.
'Humph," snOrted old Colonel
WarburtOn.
They won't catch me again, "
pledged Roland Lee earnestly. I'm
no tippler and was easily affected
Il should think, for the sake of
Miss Marshall. you would have re-
tanned your seif-respect," growled
the aroused relative. Firing a
haystack, changing signs, tying up
the watchmen to lamp posts and
turning off the town lights and
water! Suppose there had been a
burglar raid, or a fret"
The wild escapade had taken
place in his old college town a
hundred miles away. but Blanche
had heard of il. just as Colonel
Warburton had a dainty. tear
stained, signed blanche" and
broken heartedly Informing Roland
that her parents would resent any
further visits on his part had re
suited.
ITS all my fault" declared the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

India has in numerous ways rendered most varu-
able help to England The native prin-
cesses have given fabulous of money to
provide hospitals and other equipment; the wealthy
merchants of Bombay and Calcutta who have not
been wanting in doing their part are now repre-
sented by of their number who offers to put at
the disposal Of the British government the Of
approximately 100000 for the purpose of establish
ing professorships aviation the universities of
London, Paris and Petrograd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

work. SUPPOSE" he questioned
his chauffeur.
No, sir," came the reply. young
Mr. Roland did that sir"
"Eh," easped the colonel
Eyes, sir. It was the only Jog
the town had open. That ism 81
of it. sir. Haven't YOU heard ao0l'
the bank robbery"
WHY. sir. # was This way eA.
planned the Chauffeur your
nephew got the paint ana carrier
IL to shed. near where he
boarded. He mixed a not OF H5
red and the next morning IolA.
the shed broken into and a halcle.
and ladder gone The nlsAt before
the bank was entered by a resi-
unbarred window and lot OF va.
liable papers taken. Two aa!s
after that your nephew noticed !
tramp with a patch Of seA pan.
on the hind part OF his shoe.
struck him as a clew, DE roiloW.e.1l
the fellow TO a hangout o. ~
crowd and got back i've pape.e
and reward OF $4,000 i-e's ql'a
a nero. sir"
Take me TO this wretcA5a
boarding house of his ar once, or
dered the colonel Roland mai
not be a hero. hut he's got seAs''
and grit and luck So aIteI
magnanimous readoptiOu OF h.s
erring nephew, the old tyrant "en-
to see the parents of pre'.l
mourning Blanche Marshall en-
induced them 90 restore the vs.
dering exiled lover to their koo1
gracag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
Desserts.

Rhubarb With Rananas-Four
cups sweetended rhubarb sauce,
two large bananas, one-third cup
sugar.
Slice the bananas thinIy in a
serving dish. Sprinkle them with
the sugar. Pour hot sweetened
rhubarb sauce over the bananas.
Set aside to cool. Serve cold.
Pineapple Tapioca-Cover a cup
of pearl tapioca with cold water and
soak for six or eight hours. Turn
into a porcelain-lined sauce pan,
add a very little water and boil IN
til clear. Drain the liquor from a
can of crushed pineapple. Add a
the boiled tapioca One-half cup
Granulated sugar, and, when this is
dissolved, beat in the pineapple
When cool, turn into a mold, set
on the ice until chilled. Serve on
slices of pineapple with sugar and
cream or with sweet pineapple Ii
quoT.
Baked AppIes-Pare and core the
apples. Fill the centers with graf
ed pineapple to which has been
added a little butter melted and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

The London press has been exceedingly lavish in
its praise of the American soldier; possibly no
greater compliment has been paid them than that
given by "The Sketch" which in its latest issue
says: $50 far American troops have never yielded
ground" and in spite of the enemy having flooded
the valley with gas. adds, "Undaunted, the Ameri-
troops pressed right on"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

DR.. Grenfell, of Labrador fame, has prepared
what appears to be a most appropriate additional
verse to our national hymn. It reads:
God bless our absent ones,
Father protect thy sons,
On field and foam
Give them brave hearts to fight.
Use them to establish right
Shield them with loving might
And bring them home"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
Cumulative Evidence.

Another piece Of conclusive evidence, undisclosed
for four years has been brought to light which con
cIusiveiy fixes upon the kaiser and MS junker ad-
visers the responsibility for the world war With
the finger of accusation pointed straight toward him,
the kaiser has proclaimed: = did not will thds
war; the blood is not on nay hands!" And now the
evidence is here TO establish the charge.
When the war began DR.. Wilhelm Nuhlon was
one Of the directors of the Krupp company. He was
in a position to discover that war was pending long
before the world knew anything about it He is now
living in Switzerland safe beyond the reach of the
German government and lately gave out a statement
which is virtually confession 1t contains some
surprising things He tells of the guns the Krupps
were making for Belgium and which were ready for
delivery before the war, but at Belgium's request
we're not delivered 1.-THE little kingdom drew all of
her war material from Germany" he says, and de-
pended upon US for models and manufacture. Thus
28-ceutfneter guns for terrifying Antwerp had been
ordered and ready for delivery. The earth
works at Antwerp, however, were not sufficiently
advanced and Belgium asked US to keep them, and
shortly before the war even offered pay storage
on the guns if they were kept until it was convenient
to accept them The guns, therefore, were held and
when the war broke the Prussan war minister took
possession of these valuable and turned them
to his own uses" The Communicating of Belgium's
cannon ami turning them against her was master
piece of German efficiency, quite in line with the
breaking of treaties, and the violation of Belgian
neutrality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
& Simply Good Life.

In the effort to appreciate var
ious forms of greatness, let US not
underestimate the value of a simply
good life. Just to be good, 10 keep
life pure from degrading elements,
to make it constantly helpful in
little ways to those who are touch
ed by it, to keep ones spirit always
sweet and void all manner of petty
anger and irritability-that is an
ideal as noble as it is difficult
Edward Howard Griggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

An eastern newspaper. referring to the books the
soldiers read, says: Some of most famous
best selling American nOvelists pale into insgni-
cant nothingness under the arcght radiance of Ger
tain British fiction writer's We have all heard,
OF course Of the widespread popularity of Charles
Gervice and Suas K Hooking. but who tell us
anything about Nat Gould's achievement? Never
theless he is, according to John Long the London
publisher who has given Mr.. Gould's works to an
eager public during the last twelve years, best
seller of best sellers His books have sold beyond
the twelve million mark in the British Empire
The story is told that sooner did the first Ameri-
can troops arrive in France when Tommy whis-
pered to one of his new found comrades, Hey! ave
yer got a Nat GouId?' We don't smoke 'em in
America" the apologize answer. but I let
you have Fattma!' Jaw. go on what are yer taIkin'
about? Don't yer know uothin' about literature?
Nat Could amt cigaret, he's the greatest living
British author"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

dentist in New York states that several would
be slackers have approached him with requests to
have teeth extracted, hoping thereby render them
selves eligible to physical disqualification. Notice Of
this has led the provost marshal to all dentists
against permitting themselves to be party to prac
tees of this sort. What be done to arouse the
Stacker to a realization of patriotism In many
cases. one fears it will require a penftentiary
tence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
EEI gIISIIaAlglHlsTIN TALKS
BY WIlILlAM I, 81, BRADY RAJ! no.

nary market milk is quite as clean
and wholesome in every way, but
certified milk is always so.
Do not heat milk above blood
warmth Cat feeding time) unless
you are doubtful about the cleanli-
ness Of those who have handled the
milk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

sailed from New York harbor almost seven months
ago"
There is so much to keep our attention fixed upon
the soldiers and no one would for a moment wish
the interest to abate one iota, but let
forget those thousands Of our sailors who
eager for the fray the soldier is, but who
never have the opportunity of startling the world
with their prowess, but who nevertheless, by
of their faithful vigil have, and will continue to do
the cause of the allies incompatible service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

It is interesting to read that of the text
books used in the schools of California
being printed in Japan Does not this look as if
the yellow peril" had in large measure lost its
sting?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
The Day in Davenport

Higgins In Academia telegram
from Kansas City Saturday stated
that Attorney Higgins of Daven-
port is in a hospital there as the
result of an automobile accident,
and is in a serious condition. Mr..
Higgins was hurt while on a bust
ness trip to Oklahoma recently. He
was forced to abandon his home
ward trip at Kansas City where he
was taken to hospital. The veTte-
grae in his neck is reported to have
been dislocated, causing paralysis.
To Make Hard Tack-CharIes J.
Johnson. eCretary-treasurer of the
Independent Baking company, has
returned from Chicago, where he
secured a big government contract
for 100000 hard bread, or hard
tack as it was known in the Civil
war The order calls for 100000
cartons of q pieces each.
Tame Pigeon Caught - A tame
carrier pigeon with a band on its
leg inscribed "H-59" was caught by
E R. Melchert, fisherman resid-
ing at the foot of Western avenue,
Davenport, Saturday evening. The
capture of the bird was reported
TO the police, who were requested
to notify the council of defense. 1t
is possible that the pigeon is one
used by the government, although
il carried no message The coun-
Gil of defense Will probably com
municate with the war department.
Meanwhile Mr.. Melchert is holding
the bird prisoner.
Assaults Roommate Harry
Gerry, an old offender, was arrest
ed Saturday evening by the police
after he had assaulted his room
mate, John CIaussen, with a beer
bottle. The fight took place at 901
West Second street, where the men
live. Gerry is held for assault and
battery.
Marriage Licenses - Arthur A.
Miller, Clinton, and Matilda r.
James, Clinton. Harry Wiliston
Wagner, Davenport, and Mae Fahey,
Davenport.
Obituary Record - Emmett J.
Kennedy, well known young man
of Davenport, and a popular en-
ploye of Rock Island arsenal, pass
ed away at 11:O5 O'Clock Friday
evening at the family home, S2S
West Fourteenth street. Mr.. Ken
nedy was on his vacation when he
was suddenly taken i'll with a chill.
This developed into pleurisy and
his death came as a great shock to
his family and friends. The de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
4 Haig Story.

Sir Douglas Haig is fond of re-
lating the story OF a Scotchman
who bored his English friends
boasting what a fine country Scot
land was.
why did you leave it if You
liked 1t so well?" he was asked.
"Weel. 1t was like this" said
Sandy. In Scotland everybody was
as clever as myself!"- Boston
TranScrind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
Household Hints
Menu Hint.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Ready-Cooked Cereal With Blue.
berries
Cream Fried Crumbed Bacon
Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON
Onion Toast Sliced Tomatoes
Burberry Cake Tea
DINNER.
Roast Loin of Veal
Pan-BrOwned Potatoes RadiSheS
Dreamed Carrots and Onions
Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate
Mint Sauce
Waters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

ceased was born in Clinton, Iowa,
June 3, 1896, coming to Davenport
When but a child
The death of Mrs. Hanna Sophia
Petersen occurred Friday at 4:5O.
p N. at her home three miles south
Of Edridge. Paralysis was the
cause. The deceased was born in
Denmark, Sept. "a, lS49. She came
to America in 1884, and was mar
ried to Detlef Petersen June g
1887.
Margaret Mary OHern, the four
weeks-Old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
A. O'Hern, 4OS East Twelfth street.
died Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
at the home of her parents. The
child is survived by her parents
her twin sister. Mary Elizabeth,
and a brother, Thomas F.
Michael Finn passed away Satur-
day morning at Z O'Clock at Pine
Knoll sanitarium after an extend
ed illness. He was born in Du-
buQue, Iowa, June y, 1872. Mr..
Finn is survived by his wife and
two children, Edna and Harold, re-
siding in Cascade, Iowa,
Curta1 Xmas Shopping Retail
ers of Davenport met at the Dayen-
port Commercial club, Friday even
ing and by unanimous y0ts
pledged themselves to comply with
the instructions from the Council OF
National Defense at Washington re-
garding the conduct of their stores
during the Christmas buying per-
iOd. Briefly stated, these instruc-
tiOns provide. That the stores shall
Eot remain open at night time Just
prior to Christmas as has been the
procedure i'm past years. Thar
there should be no increase IN the
sales forces of the stores for the
Christmas buying period. That
there should he no increase in the
working hours for this period. That
the retailers should do their ut
most to spread the Christmas buy
ing period over the months Of Oc-
tober, November and December so
as to eliminate any congestion that
may take place during the latter
half of December which would be
hurtful TO the national Interests
and that the retailers should 10
their utmost to confne Christmas.
giving. except for young children
to useful articles.
MAY ReenIiSt- Registrars IN the
Sept. y draft who have served in
the navy may reenlist under GER
tain conditions. according to or
Gers received in Davenport Sailr- Is
day at the local recruiting station
.1 ,-..4- 49, .t.5- --,ff-y a-Ri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
4 Real Predicamenf-

A little Boston urchin named
Mary, aged five years, is a Chris
ton Scientist to the marrow.
Mary fell one day and barked her
shin, and rubbing the hurt with
her hand she began to cry. An
aunt, an unbelieveT, happened
along at this moment. The aunt
was mindful of Mary's faith and of
those contradictory tears, and
with a hooking smile she said.
Why, Mary, are you hurt?"
mo. l amt hurt" sobbed the lit
tie girl, restraining her sobs as
best she could
"But if you are not hurt, why are
You cTying?"
Il am crying" said Mary. "be-
cause / am mad"
And what are you mad about >"
Il am mad-boO-hooi" went the
little girl, because l cant feel |
amt hurt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
H0drt GoHOm0.
43,91T)PODIQn1cC
V n MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

You were justified IN being angrv
and If the men had been gentle
manly they would have taken vo1y
Teproof in a more kindly spirit Yon
must let the man go and learn In
forget him. He has acted In such
way that you should not want 10 ba,
a friend again unless he comes IN
you and asks you to make I'd.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: About Eva
months ago, before one Of my bov
friends left for overseas / sent him
trench mirror. / did not writa
him telling him I was sending II A
! took it for granted that he would
receive it He has never acknowl-
edged receipt Of it, but I know he
has received it as he wrote his Sis
ter about it
I am receiving letters regularly
from him, but he never makes men
ton of the mirror.
Would it be in order for me 10
ask him about this, or shall I drop
the matter? FLORA.
It would be all right to ask him
If he received the mirror, but since
he has mentioned It TO hts SITTER
this hardly seems necessary. He
probably had so much to think
about that he forgot he had not
written you about it.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: There f.
a boy in this town with whom
would like to go very much. He
does not go with anyone and he al
ways seems very nice 10 me- What
can l do to get to go with him. He
does not know that I Ike him.
LONESOME.
There is nothing you can do e
get him to go with you. If he likes
you well enough to do so he win
ask permission to call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16
The Disadvantage of Too Many Ad-
Vantages,

Too many advantages may be a
disadvantage The one born to
golden opportunities generally falls
behind another who has had to
overtake his opportunities on the
run. An easy path may be pleasant,
but it does not make muscle, nor
develop lung power, like climbing
a mountain side. Young people
whose advantages are abundant
need to be on their guard lest de-
cision and perseverance should be
smothered. And those whose OPP
portunities are comparatively mea-
ger may comfort themselves by re-
fecting that they do not have the
disadvantage of too many advan-
tages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

some raisins. Put the apples in a
pan with a little water to which has
been added a teaspoon of lemon
juice and bake until tender, but
they should not lose their shape
Basic frequently, remove from the
even and sprinkle with granulated
sugar to which has been added lit
tie cinnamon.
Pineapple Mousse-For this dish
use the grated canned pineapple.
Soak one-half box geIatine in a gill
OF cold water. Beat four eggs-the
yOlks and whites eparately-very
hight. Put the soaked gelatine into
a double boiler. add a gill of boil
ing water and when the gelatine is
dissolved add one pound granulat-
ed sugar. AS soon as this is melt
ed stir in the juice of a lemon and
take from the fire. Beat the grated
and drained pineapple gradually
into the egg yolks and add-aIso
Gradually-the gelatine. Set bowl
containing these ingredients into
an outer vessel of crushed ice. and
beat in by the great spoonful the
egg whites. When well blended,
and the mixture begins to stiffen,
add a pint of whipped cream and
beat four or five minutes longer.
Turn into a freezer and freeze.
Serve in tall glasses with a maras-
chino cherry on the top of each.
Banana Cake-Bake a silver cake
in three layers; cover two layers
with soft icing and sliced bananas.
Dust the top with sugar.
Protects Wall Paper-Take the
chair slides, such as are put on
the chair legs to make them move
easily and place them in the back
of the furniture as near the edge
as possible and you will find the
slide keeps the corner from touch
ing the wall and if it does strike it
will do no damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

The following interesting letter
is written by a Sunday school boy
now at Bethlehem: Il am on guard
at present; and it is a great honor,
/ can tell you, to be guarding the
birthplace and manager of the Lord
Jesus. 1t is a wonderful place, and
l never thought, when l used to
read about it, that one day [ should
stand and guard it, The birthplace
is marked by a 14-pointed silver
star presented by the French gov
eminent. The stable is hung with
lamps from different countries:
they look beautiful, and they are
always alight- The manger itself
is cut in natural rock, but marble
has been put in TO keep it in good
preservation. | shall be able to tell
you more about it when I get home.
l can't write it all down here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

May ReenIiSt- Registrars IN the
Sept y draft who have served IN
the navy may reeulist under Ger
tain conditions, according TO or
ters received in Davenport Sailr-
day at the local recruiting station
Local boards under this ruling are
instructed to issue the necessary
certificates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-16

Senator Lodge talks Of peace His words are az
shaft of pure white light piercing the confusion
of many phrases.