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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
TlHIIE DAILY SHORT STORY

BloomGale Inn, an attractive little
boarding house. AS, Gilbert's home
was in the west, and mis- time was
limited, he decided he would spend
his few days in recuperating, and
chose Hillcrest as a delightful
place to rest.
Next morning Gilbert started out
bright and early, to observe the
little town; and, it being a warm
day, naturally made his way to the
waters edge. Being a little IA
tgued after his long hike on the
dusty roads, he picked out a Sc
ciuded spot to be alone with his
thoughts and to enjoy the beautiful
surroundings and the cool, refresh
ing breeZes from the lake. Finally
MS thoughts wandered back to
dear old France, and as ne tapped
the sand with his cane, whistling
TO the popular tune Of over
/. There, pictured the boys.
Suddenly spied a white piece
or paper, and as he brushed il OF.
noticed 1t was picture of a very
pretty girl. by Jove, I'll say I'm
luckyA he exclaimed, as he stud
leu IL more closely. she certainly
IS some girl. and although my time
Will be short, l viii make every ef-
tort to find her; If do not succeed
will leave this little town very
much disappointed After admir-
ing the little treasure, he carefully
slipped it into his pocket and start :
ed homeward. Gilbert thought Hill
crest the finest place he had ever
visited, but there was reason
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
CUPID AND THE SNAPSHOT
By Ethel Concannon

BY Ethel COncannOn
"Of all your dead old places to
spend a vacation is this place." ex-
claimed pretty Marie De Lisle to
her chum, as they sat on the sands
of a beautiful lake in HiIlcrest- Il
am not a bit pleased with you,
Pauline, for suggesting our coming
here. You know ! like dances, and
lots of excitement. 1t is so quiet
here, it is positively uncomfortable "
Well" said Pauline, you know
every summer resort is quiet these
days, as this is war time, you must
remember. and, besides, l knew
you needed a good rest, and that is
practically the reason we are
here"
III tell you what I'll do, Just
to have a little fun" said Marie.
and opening a small leather purse
took out a snapshot, taken about a
week before while playing tennis.
I'm going to bury this in the sand
aud perhaps some Romeo will come
along and find it
oh. you silly little goose" said
Pauline, fnobody would ever think
Of coming down to such a deserted
place as this; but il it will please
you. why go to IT." And as the
girls finished their task, they
wended their way home, leaving the
picture to its fate.
In the meantime, Lieut. Gilbert
Dexter, who had been on active
duty in France and was granted
a short furlough, arrived at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
All Going We'll.

While Germany is hesitating to her next
move, the allied troops making rapid advances.
Interest in the war is for the moment centered in
the progress being made in driving the Hun out of
Belgium. The occupation of the important ports
Of Ostend and Zeebrugge not only takes from Ger
many her submarine bases but has the further
effect driving the Germans from the whole of the
Belgium coast thus giving the allies two additional
centers al which they can land troops.
1t is not TO be wondered that the Belgans who
had been for over years subject Hun despot-
ism should have hailed their deliverers in a
that battles description At the time of writing a
report is received that Client and Brussels the CAPT
tai Of Belgium, had been occupied by the allies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
THYROID Has Two Edgps.

Is there any danger in taking a
twO-grain thyroid tablet after eacn
meal to reduce? II was casually
advised by a doctor who is taking
it himself He certainly LOOKS
much better / am "a inches tall
and weigh 40 pounds. f. X.
Answer-A woman 40 years old,
64 inches tall, should weigh about
140 pounds. Thyroid is a twO-edged
sword, to be welded, if at all, by an
expert or under expert supervision.
The doctor you mention is an ex-
pert.
Gumma Is Durable.
Kindly tell me if gummata in the
nose are durable, and if so what do
you consider the best and quickest
treatment. A NJ. f.
Answer-Gumma is a lesion of
the third stage of syphilis. II is
durable by vigorous mercury treat
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

Call CanceIIed.-Cancellation OF
the draft movement scheduled for
Oct. q, when $500 Iowans were to
go to Camp Greenleaf, Lyle, Ca,
and Fort Macarthur, Cal, was an
nounced yesterday by Adjutant
General Lasher of Iowa. This ac-
ton was recommended by Governor
Harding, because of the influenza
situation. This cancellation order
will affect 81 men in this country.
May Wear MaSkS.-The wearing
of gauZe face masks as a proven
tatiYe from the influenza epidemic.
may become in vogue in Davenport
in the near future. This plan is be-
ing tried out in Des Moines, Chi
cago and other cities where the dis
ease has taken a firm hold on the
public, and it is claimed that benc-
fetal results have been noticed in
halting the number of new cases.
Becomes Ill on Car.-An evidence
of the sWiftness OF the attack OF the
dreaded flu was shown yesterday
morning when Henry Thiessen, so
years old, 1909 Rockingham road,
was taken of a street car at Third
and Howell streets and rushed to
st. Lukes hospital in the city AM
bulance Mr.. Thiessen left home
at IL O'Clock in the best Of health,
apparently. He had not complained
of feeling i'll. At 11:1O, while on
the street car, he suddenly was at
tackled with a spell of dizziness and
faintness. and fell from his seat.
The police were called at once, and
the man was taken off the car by
ambulance drivers. His condition
was said to be serious.
Flu Prompts Theft--This is a
tale of a cigaret fiend, a chewing
gum fiend, candy fiend and pen
ny collector all moulded into ONE
specimen of humanity Maddenel
by his craving for smoke. chawln
and candy, some unknown man
pried open a window in julius SchO-
endeline's cigar store, l647 West
Third street after o'clock Friday
evening and entered. When the
proprietor opened up the next
morning he found so packages Of
gum, 10 packages of cigarets, 10
bars of candy and 40 pennies miss
ing. Police infer that the quaran-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
Household Hints

cup brown sugar, and one egg, add
one-half teaspoon cloves, two tea
spoons cinnamon, four teaspoons
baking powder, pinch of salt, sift-
ed with two cups barley flour. Stir
in one cup prune juice. Remove
stones from heaping cup of prunes
and add last with teaspoon va
nilla, TO the batter, which should
be quite stiff. Beat it until all
is stirred well "a good rule for all
cakes), then beat hard and bake
in a large creased tin, in medium
oven for about one-half hour.
Braised Tongue with Aspic Jelly.
Boil tongue until tender. Chop
fine one onion, head of celery,
four cloves; salt and pepper. Gov
er this with liquor the tongue was
boiled in and add tablespoon of ex-
tract of beef. Remove the tongue,
strain the boiled liquor and add it
to box of gelatin which has been
soaked in cold water. Heat and
pour over the tongue. Serve cold.
Rice Flour Pastry.-Sift and
thoroughly mix together one cup
rice flour, one-third teaspoon salt
and two teaspoons baking powder.
Cut into this one-third cup fat
and add sufficient water to make
a soft dough. This pastry isn't
quite as tender as wheat pastry,
but it has fine flavor and is of a
crisp, flaky texture. Try it first
with one-crUst fruit pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
Heart G@HOmQI
44,9(DTODCOm11C ]

Dear Mrs. Thompson: / am a
man II years old and / have lived
in this town two years, but ! am
not acquainted with any girls and
get lonely in the evenings.
either have TO attend shows by my
self or work, and / usually work.
AS l am not subject TO military
duty Itry to do my bit by helping
the other fellow.
Can you tell me how to get ac-
ouainted? Sometimes | 90 10
dances, but the girls refuse to
dance with me because | am a
stranger. / do not attend church.
LONESOME BOY.
Surely you have men friends. Ask
them to introduce you to some
girls. They are probably thought
less and do not realize that you are
not acquainted. If you enter a
class at a dancing school the dane
introduced if you make the re-
quest. Since you do not attend
church there is no other way l can
suggest.
Dear MIS-. thompson: nave
been going with girl for several
months and / have asked her to
kiss me good night. Will you please
let me know if she is right and il
there is any harm in kissing good
night, as we are in love with each
Cther2 b. ID.
If the girl did not kiss you she
is right. When you love her enough
to ask her to marry you, doubtless
she will kiss you if she loves you,
too. A girl should feel a loyalty
to the man she will sometime mar
~ and the boy also to the girl he
will marry. This loyalty would pre-
vent making commonplace the
rights of engagement and marriage.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am en-
ployed in a store. During inven-
tory l worked very hard during the
day and late into the evening. One
night l was standing on corner
waiting for a car and l noticed a
woman with a suit case who was
smiling at me broadly. At first 1
did not pay any attention to her,
and then l winked, but didn't go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
Good Propaganda.

Visitors to New York cannot fail to notice the
thousands who day by day resort to Madison Square
and look with ever deepening interest at the Altar Of
Liberty erected in the Madison Square garden The
panels are filled with quotations which clearly prove
how all the allied leaders in their concep-
ton of the principles for which this world war is
being waged. 1t will doubt do much to remove
false notions that may be in the minds of
any who live in the great city and if some
thing Of the kind were erected in the cen
ter of large and small cities it would prove
to be a fine educational propaganda. These
are the quotations on the panels; keep them; they
are worthy of being constantly perused until they
become as familiar as is Lincolns Gettysburg ad-
dress:
THE object of this is to deliver the
free peoples of the world from the menace
and the actual power Of a vast military
adjustment controlled by an irresponsible
government President Wilson.
I'VE are fighting for a just and lasting
peace, and for this prepared TO make
even greater sacrifices than those already
endured"-Lloyd George.
What we desire is a lasting peace. Yet
a lasting peace only be assured if based
on justice and the rights of nations"-Ribot
This is a of freedom and for right
a war enable mankind to enjoy enduring
peace in the uture."-Viscount Bryce.
There must be adequate reparation for
the past and adequate security for the
e."-Asquith
ct is not for martial victory that
fight, but for moral victory When this
is over there will be a final and permanent
peace for the whole world and peace will
reign in every of the planet
Viviani
I'VE will fight until the hour when the
enemy to understand that bargaining
between crime and right is longer pos
sible We want just and strong peace,
protecting the future against the abomin-
ations of the past.'-Clemenceau.
"Of all the aims none is so import
ant to the peoples of the world as that there
should be henceforth on earth no more war"
Allied Labor of London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
THE TABLE

Honey F'rosting.-To make honey
frosting, boil honey, instead Of SUI
gar and water, pouring over the
stiffly beaten white of an egg as
for ordinary boiled frostfng.
To Serve Cantaloupe.-Cut the
melon in half, remove the seeds
and scoop out with a teaspoon. Get
the spoon about three-quarterS full
each time and turn it into sher-
bet glass with the round side up,
make mound of these pieces in
the glass. The effect is very pref
ty. One large melon will serve
four in this way.
Another way is to scoop out all
of the half with a tablespoon and
stand it Up in cone shape or
wrap it around a cone of ice cream
Tomato Cups with Salad Select
medium-siZed smooth tomatoes. Cut
off slice and scoop out pulp and
drain the cup. Mix chopped dry
cheese with drained pulp, diced
celery, sliced ripe olives, and seed
ed raisins cut in pieces. Season
with salt to taste, and tabasco. Fill
cups and add one Tablespoonful
mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce leaf
and garnish with sprig parsley or
celery.
Eggs, Potatoes and Carrots
First garnish a large platter with
parsley, then pile the diced and
seasoned carrots around the edge,
pile lightly the mashed potatoes in
the center. Poach the eggs and
place in little nests on the potatoes,
sprinkle with pepper and serve
This looks so attractive that it is
very appetiZing.
Prune Barley Cake-Cream one
third cup lard with three-quarter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
MENU HINT.
Breakfast,

Sliced Peaches
Baked Corn Mush with Maple
Syrup
Steamed Eggs on Toast
Coffee
Luncheon.
Baked Beans
Boston Corn Bread. Apple Butter
Riced Potatoes. SteWed Tomatoes
Corn Flake Pudding
Tea
Dinner
Boiled Ham Bone
Hot Slaw Cooked in Heater in
which Ham is Boiled
Mustard Pickle Swiss Chard
Barley-Oat Mullins Apple Jell
Raisin-Bread Crumb Pudding
Tea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

All Americans will appreciate the very fine
tribute paid to President Wilson by H H. Asquith
late premier of England. Mr.. Asquith said: mo
the allied world better qualified to be the
spokesman of the entente nations than President
Wilson; his replies to the two German notes are
both in spirit and substance exactly what the oc-
cason demanded"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
>CHO RDg and
DIScORDs
THANKS AWFULLY, BILL.

Thanks awfully. Bill, we got your
note,
Just like the other ones you wrote.
No, Bill old boy, you've got to go,
And that. old soak, you damn wei
know.
Say. really, Will. your notes a
scream,
You must have had a doper 5
dream.
1t came to hand far. far too late,
You're doomed, oh imp, as sure as
fate.
You've lost your place up in the
sum-"
We have you by the snoot. old son.
So YOU want peace. oh kaiser dear!
And you will get it never fear.
It's nearer p'rhaps than you may
think.
But not the peace that comes thru
ink.
Peace means the death of your
whole brood,
And also have it understood
The last of Prussian tyranny,
And other kindred villainy.
Yes, peace is coming, kaiser, old
chap.
We've got your goat, you gol darn
ed zap,
But when you get that peace. old
Bill,
You'll pay the price, yes Bill, you
will.
France, u. s. and old Johnny Bull,
Will make you come across in full,
If you are wise, when in Berlin
Don't stick around" when they
come in,
For if YOU tarry there, your grace.
Some Leaf" may bust your august
face.
These honeyed words paste in your
hat,
We "savvy," Bill, just where you're
at
Now try to get US, William, please,
No peace till you are on your
knees.
II. H. Ulster.
INFI .UENZA is accomplishing
that which we have advocated for
years. Putting masks on BARRIERS
although it really should be a
combination mask and muzzle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

Little Mary was in the aabt or
posting her mothers letters in sAg
pillarboX One day frirr1 cAlsel
and asked the child's mother VIVA.
Mary was going TO De when she
grew up.
"Oh " said the mother. 'l sha.
try and get her into the pIs.lilta.
"Oh, mumsi" cried the horriAe'
child. Il should never bo able 20
squeeze IN therei" - Pearson
Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
Tried REGIMES,

Waldorf Salad-Mix an equal
quantity of sliced celery and ap-
plies, add a quarter of a pound of
pecans or English walnuts chop
ped fine. Put over tablespoonful
of lemon juice and sufficient may
onnaise dressing to thoroughly
cover. To be absolutely correct,
this salad should be served without
lettuce. 1t can, however, be dished
on lettuce leaves.
Potato Cake With Raisins-One
cup shortening, two cups sugar,
four eggs, one cup milk, one cup
hot mashed potatoes, two cups
flour, four level teaspoons baking
powder, One-half teaspoon each
cinnamon and cloves, one-half cup
crushed chocolate, one teaspoon
vanilla and one-half cup each chop
ped nuts and finely cut seeded rails
ms. Bake in three or four layers.
Fut layers together with raisin
frosting made from one and one
half cups sugar, three-quarter cup
boiling water, whites of two eggs,
one cup ground or chopped seeded
raisins and one teaspoon vanilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

There few who hold firmly to the
opinion expressed by the prime minister Canada,
who stated that lin analysis the German peace
the entire absence the spirit of repentance
most noticeable. Kaiserism appeared to be the
dominant note in Germany"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
Making the W. S. t. d.

Gentleman:
woauIld loke ia have a add.
Want ia Sell truck Farm Az acres
good Hause and Barn at - -.
in regards to the man wants TO
buy a farm with in 20 miles of try
Cities He Could buy my place and
buy mare Jaining it as it is far
sale
Or will Sell him another Farm,
yours,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

Uncle Sam is building super-dreadnaughts that
are be the largest in the world Battle cruisers
are also in course Of construction which capable
u travelling 40 miles hour and equipped
with engines of 10000 horsepower-an equivalent
Of 600 ordinary size railway locomotives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
Yeh. That's the Same Story the
SQUIRRELS Told Us Last Fall

(SteubenviIIe HeraId-Star).
Richard Evans, one of the oldest
in Wintersville, was in the city on
Wednesday. He is now over 80
years of age, and has made ma
ture study of the elements and
signs in predicting the weather. He
states that owing TO the condition
of the corn husks, signs upon the
leaves and trees and other vegeta-
ton, the coming winter is not go
ing to be a severe one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

A prominent member of the English house of
commons speaking at q banquet given to the over
seas editors, now a visit Europe, remarked:
The day Of kings is fast passing away; soon there
will not be a single monarch reigning but own"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

The Turks have summoned representative Jews
of Germany and Austria to consult and confer as
10 the future of Palestine. Here is example of
the truth that delays dangerous" Such action
should have been taken many years ago. The allies
will now have something to say about the future of
the Holy Land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

smith Miss Skrctcrer HaA
spent lots of money iu the ua'h
ing OF her voice. but she has neg.
lected an important part OK l.a
education"
SmythC And what is that
Smith When 10 keep au'l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

The kaiser is reported to be spending many
hours daily in prayer. Some one remarks he great
ly needs it, and fears even by working overtime
it is doubtful whether he will be able to catch up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
In the Camp.

What if we lose this darned war.
after all, Bill?"
We'll, all l can say is-them
what finds it is welcome to keep it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

WELL, now that the gasoline ban
has been lifted we suppose the
jokesters will have TO return to the
horse in seeking a target for their
satirical wit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

AFTER learning that the fuel ad-
ministration had lifted the ruling
on gasless Sundays, John D., we
understand, went to bed and spent
his first restful night in several
weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

It is satisfactory to learn that the influenza
scourge has so far abated in Massachusetts as to
permit OF the schools and places of amusement in
Boston being recpened on Monday next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

Going to France" asked a travelling at the
station Of soldier NO, sab! Use not going
France replied the dusky soldier Use goin' to
Berlin, but I may stop in France for showt time
On de way"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

WHO was the local policeman
who was awakened by his wife the
other night with the exclamation.
A, get up, there's a burglar in
the house," and who responded as
he turned over on the other side:
Get up and call cop, I'm off duty
now? GLIB.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

Potsdam sounds its "kamerad," but civilization
has learned that it cannot trust the white flag when
held aIoft by Prussian hands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19
THE TRUTH ABOUT COLIN,

H Il L
Strephon kissed me in the spring,
Robin in the fall,
But Colin only looked at me
And never kissed at all.
Sarah Teasdale.
Streph and Rob, think, are wise;
Such, we know, is life;
Colin, too, would kiss you, dear,
Were you not his wife.
-Yonkers Statesman.
Safety First" Wen bet a cent,
Carries Colin through;
Fond of kisses, but the gent
Fears the Spanish Flu.
A NEGRO applied for a job at
the Morgan plant (recently destroy
ed, at Perth AmbOy. N. j., and was
given job as a laborer in the
shell loading department The
foreman explained the danger of
handling T. N. T. TO the negro, and
laid great stress on the amount Of
care the negro must use in working
around the high explosive. About
five minutes later the foreman saw
the negro going out of the building
What's the matter, asked the fore
man, aren't you going to work ?"
mo. sab" replied the negro, his
face putty colored and his eyes
bullying. 81 done knows now what
T. n. T. means, boss. 1t means
Travel. Niger. Travel!"
IN Berlin during a demonstra-
ton in Inter Den Linden a crowd
is reported to have sung the MAR
seillaise," and that armed force had
to be employed to prevent the dem
onstrators from reaching the impe-
rial palace. Wonder what the kali
ser thinks of his dear Vaterland"
now?
MANY articles and books have
been written about the German
march into Belgium. but what
strikes us as material for a really
speedy not to say racy article would
he one on the present march OF the
Huns
OUT of Belgium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

President Wilson offers terms to democratic Ger
many bat there is no peace with the Hohenzolerns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

INFI UENZA is accomplishing
that which we have advocated for
years. Putting masks on BARRIERS
although it really should be a
combination mask and muzzle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-19

O ID. X.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-07
FoLrz NOTES

Foltz, Dec. 6.-Col. w. w. Coch
rane, vice president of the Oxford
sheep growing industry, Is at this
writing in Chicago, attending the an
nual meeting Of aforesaid gociety.
Owing TO the lue In New York,
Prof G. r. Foltz, principal Of the
high school at Newcomb, is home on
q visit till after the holidays.
On Thanksgiving day three young
mon from the Dious city Of Martins
burg, entered the New Town school
kouse, made obscure pictures, de
faced the blackboard with language
unfit for children to read. Then en-
tered the closets and inscribed vul
gar language apd produced obscure
pictures. You will hear from them
later.