davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09

Chair Mable:
That's French. I didn't expect
you to kno what it meant though
The Y. NJ. c. A. are learnin me
French now. / only had three les
sons so far but l can talk It pretty
good. You know how Qu,ck l am
at pickin up any kind of trick stuff
like that. The only difference be-
tween French and English is that
French don't pronounce there words
right.
When I use French words III
underline them. Thatll give you
some idea of the language.
When we get VOLTA as the French
say for over there it'll come handy
to be able to sit down and have a
dosy dos with them poilus. (That
means chew the rag in EngIish)
A poilus Mable is a French peas
ant girl an they say that they are
very belle. (Now don't mispro-
nounce that like the bell in push
button. 1t means good lookers).
There crazy about us fellos. They
call US Sammies. They named one
of there rivers for us. You have
heard of the battle of the Samme.
But l don't suppose you have.
They have been learnin us a lot
about gas attacks lately. These are
not the kind your father has. These
are more like the open places in the
street on 9Th avenoo. Only in the
army when anything like this hap
pens they give you gas mask. A
gas mask is like a cracked ice bag
with windOs in it. An in the front
they got a cigaret holder. l al
ways heard how the French was
cigaret feends. 1 guess it got so
bad they put in the holders SOS they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09
EZEEsAllsTEI TAl KS
BY W Ill A.. Il BR RAP r1D.

head recently wrote me a very in
teresting letter about ventilation,
mechanical ventilation in partic-
ular, which l had disparaged in
this column. He gave me many
scientific reasons for mechanical
ventilation in preference to nat
ural (open window ventilation. in
large school buildings, but he ex-
pressed the opinion that less than
per cent of the ventilating sys-
TENS in school buildings through
out the United States are really
efficient
Teachers, fear, like we'll domes-
ticated husbands, old practical
nurses and overworked doctors, are
fond of fresh air as long as they
can't feel it move.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09

Influenza already has caused much greater losses
than war to the United and may be that its
ravages even approach the inroads that fighting
have made in the population of Europe. 1t is est-
mated that $50 900 have died in this country since
the epidemic started and it is entirely possible that
the total before spring will be half million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09
FLU is DISCUSSED
BY HEALTH CHIEFS

Chicago. Dec. Influenza ia to
be the leading topic OF discussion
at the American Public Health As
sociation sessions. which opened
its 46th Annual meeting here to-
day. Prominent physicians of this
country and Canada are here, and
will address tho association on the
suh1sct-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09

It is claimed that the Turks have massacred
100000 people in their own territories since the
war began and that they have pursued a consistent
policy OF killing Christians everywhere in the empire
and giving their property to Mohammedans. Had the
central powers won they expected, doubtless the
Turks would have remained in good standing in the
worlds affairs and would have had prominent
seat at the peace table.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09

Correspondents who have entered Germany with
the conquerfng armies express surprise the read-
ness with which food be obtained by anyone who
has money TO pay for IT, the variety that is to
Dc mad. Food, they find, is more abundant and
cheaper than II Is in many parts OF France All of
which strengthens the belief that a good many have
hed all along that Germany Is in pretty comfortable
circumstances for political and military bankrupt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09
The PhthiSicaI Teacher.

| Phthisis is an antiQuated and
very mean way to spell consump-
! ton, which is a rather obsolete
| term for pulmonary tuberculosis.
! But use it in this connection be-
| cause teachers are so conservative
| in their views.
| A Pittsburgh teacher recently in
vited me to get acquainted with the
/ profession. She seemed to think
that l didn't know teachers very
, well, judging by my opinions as ex-
! pressed in this contumacious col
umn Il keep Webster's opus
magnus at my elbow and work in
as many selections as possible in
an article like this, hoping that the
teachers may find it instructive for
the pupils)
My reply to the Pittsburgh teach
er has been unavoidably delayed.
She asked me whether teachers are
not as healthy and as expert at
longevity as other professional per
sons, and l ditnt know, so
couldn't answer. But l have just
learned something. I've been read
ing the October, 1918, Health Bulle-
tin of the North Carolina state
board of health-which is one of
two state health departments that
issue literature for the Iayman that
doctor can read, enjoy and learn
from. The Bulletin contains this
item:
Teachers and Tuberculosis.
There is d higher rate of NOR
tally among school teachers than
among stoneCutters and barkeepers
The reason for this is the unsani-
tary condition of the school room,
lack of ventilation, over heating,
lack of light, and sedentary occu-
patton.
Barkeepers. as everybody knows,
are a terribly short-lived class-so
very short-lived that insurance
companies refuse to bet on their
life expectancy at all. Stonecut-
tiers vie with tailors and teachers
in the mortality tables, but as the
North Carolina health department
assures US. the teachers put these
shOrt-lived folk IN the shade
| suppose one reason why | hail
the North Carolina health depart
ment's statements IS because they
are so sensible. That Ia, they
agree with me. THE reason for
this" they say. rs the lack OF ven
tilation, oyer-heating. lack OF
light" etc.
a Chicago health department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The Saltpetre Fantasy.

L am told that soldiers are given
saltpetre. l would like to know
how it affects the system and how
much should be taken every day.
Does 1t increase weight? What is
the best way to take it? q. ID
Answer.-You have been misin-
formed. Saltpetre has no notice
able effect on the system. 1t does
not increase weight. Do not take il
at all, unless occasionally in corned
beef or something as wholesome as
that. The saltpetre fantasy is ONLY
one of a thousand yarns perpet-
uated by weak-mineded degenerates
who love to pose as knowing per-
sons.
Cod Liver OF Internally.
Should cod liver oil be given a
child internally, for bow legs. or
should it be rubbed on the legs
(Mrs. E W. c.
Answer.-If cod liver oil is to be
administered to a child with bow
legs, and it may be very helpful if
ricketts, is the cause. it should be
given internally. No fat or other
food element can be absorbed
through the skin.
Loose Stamps Internal Nuisance.
DR.. Brady begs that readers will
inelose no loose stamps In letters
a stamped Scent addressed en-
velope with the name OF the CITY
and state written out in fulD is
required II reply by mail is desired.
He also begs TO inform romantic
young ladies that he is bald, gray
and decrepit and interested in only
four members OF the creduIous or
extravagant aex-his family
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09

After last nights thunder shower it is interesting
to glance back at the records and find that year
ago this morning it was below zero, and the cold
snap had then passed its worst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09

Great Britain puts in claim for $4,000. 100000
from Germany. Nothing like making the bill big
enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09
little Of it

Speaking of international harmony, Pietro Mas
cagni, the Italian composer. is working on a hymn
in honor Of the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09
Killed In Action.
CITY Butler, sos 18TH AVE
ROCK ISLAND.

VI III IT IT. NUb t IT 4 =.
ROCK ISLAND.
CORPORAIsS.
Kent Hicks, Blandinsville. Ill.
Andrew b. Horrell. Modoc. III. y
Ira V. Swanger, Persia, Iowa.
GIUSEPPE PALMA. Chicago.
Guy b Early, Malcolm. Iowa
WALLACE r. WORDSWORTH.
21s7 5l2 AVE-, ROCK ISLAND.
PRIVATES.
Lovelle Edgeworth. Windsor. III.
Hugh NJ Floro. Christopher, Ill.
Edmund Baggs. Chicago.
Roy BardnI. Chicago.
Fred Bohland, Troy. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-09

CONTINUED On Peso Nina
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that so many products that are
extensively advertised all at once drop
out OF sight and are soon forgotten?
The reason is plain--the article did not
fulfill the promises of the manufac-
turer. This applies more particularly
10 a medicine. 4 medicinal preparation
that has real curative value almost sells
itself. as like an endless chain system
the remedy is recommended by those
who have been benefited. to those who
are in need Of it.
A prominent druggist says Take for
example DR.. KilmeTs Swamp-Root. a
preparation ] have sold for many years
and Eever hesitate to recommend, for
i'm almost every case il shows excel
lent results. AS many OF my customers
testify No other kidney remedy that
| know of has so large a sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who
have used the preparation, the success
of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to
the fact that so many people claim, it
fulfills almost every wish in overCom-
ing kidney, liver and bladder ailments,
corrects urinary troubles and neutra-
Lies the uric acid which causes rheu-
matism.
You may receive a sample bottle of
Swamp-Root by Parcel Post. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, y. Y,
and enclose ten cents; also mention
The Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal
Largo size bottles for sale at all drug
storea--(AdvD
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
GIRLS! HIVE 4 MASS
Of BEAUTIFUL HAIR.
SOFT, GLOSSY, WAVY
A small bottle destroys dan.
druff and doubles beauty
of your hair

Within ten minutes after an sppli-
cation of Danderine you can not find a
single trace OF dandrUff or falling hair
and your scalp viii not itch, but what
will please you most VIII he after few
weeks use, when you see new hair. fine
and downy at first-yes-but really
new hair-ErOwin= all over the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bIes the beauty Of your hair. No differ
ence how dull. faded, brittle and
scraggy. Just moiscen cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw IL through
your hair. taking one small strand at
a tine. The effect is amaZing-yOur
hair will be light, fluffy and wavy.
and have an appearance Of abundance;
an incompatible IUstre. sOfness and
luNuriauce-
Get a small bottle Of KnOTlton' S
Danderine from any drug store or toilet
counter for a few cents and prove that
your hair is as pretty and soft as any
that il has been neglected or injured by
careless treatment-that's all-you sure
" can have beautiful hair and lots OF
it il YOU will just try little Dander-
ine.-CAdyt-N
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
Cost Price on Fruit,
Produce and Poultry

The quota lions compiled by the Atlanta Of
flee of the u. S, department OF agriculture.
bureau of markets. w. Gary Thompson, in
charge.
Floridas, per b., Al to sc.
Sweet Potatoes-Best Georgia 565hc III.
Apples-virginia Willow Twigs, 756s5c per
peck. Boxes. Northwesterns, Yellow New
towns, and winesaps. small sizes, SS.25.
Lemons--Impo ted. 22d24c per dozen.
Bananas|d4iHc per ID.
Peas-11c per quart.
Celery-Florida. per dozen stalks, large, S1.5O;
small, $1O0.
Rheubarb-eOc per dozen punches.
Oranges-California boxes S65O@7.5o or
IL G49c per dozen for medium sizes.
Grapefruit-Florida goldens and russets'
81 .00Gl5.50, medium sizes, &c to 10c each.
Toma toes-FIorida, fancy, large sizes, per
basket, G0c choice, SOC.
Onions-Ncw Texas. White Bermudas e. S.
grade No. l, crates, $2.5062.75, or 51a acc H..
String Beans-Florida Red Valentines per
quart, SG9c; Black Valentines and Refugee,
4laC quart
Drums yellow squash, $500, or sc ID.
Lettuce-Alabama, $1.25 per dozen heads.
Homegrown, Sl.00 per dozen heads.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 15c per quart.
Honey-Sections, zoe h.
Cabbage-Florida and South Carolina, per
Cucumbers-Crates, $1.75@2oo, or 2hG4c
each.
Representatives,. per crate, $3.50.
Butter, Poultry and Eggs
Hens-Live, per h., 2715@3Oc; dressed, 500
32c ID.
Ducks-Live, 25c Id.
Eggs-FreSh country, 34@S71ac per dozen.
Creamery Butter-Best, 49c Id.
Turkeys-Live, 3OG35c ID; dressed, Sc to
37lac ID.
Toostcrs-Live, per h., 1s@1sc; dressed, zoe
per Id.
The foregoing quotations include carriage
charges within the city limits.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
Atlanta Live Stock

Corrected BY w. H. White. IN, President
White Provision Company. United States
Food Administered ton License 70,
G21371.)
Good to choice beef steers, $50 to 1000
Good steers, $50 to $50 pounds, $s.Oo@1o.oo.
Medium to good steers. $50 to $50 pounds
$S.5099.50.
Medium to choice beef cows, $50 to $50
pounds, SS.00q9.00.
Medium to good cows, $50 to $50 pounds.
S7.50GlS.OO.
Good to choice heifers, $50 to $50 pounds.
$7.50dS.50.
The above represents ruling prices for good
quality cattle. Inferior grades and dairy types
selling lower.
Medium to good steers. ESQ to $50 pounds.
Medium to good cows, 500 to 700 pounds,
$1,000 500.
Mixed common, s6.ooG7.OO.
Good fat oxen, SS.5009-5O.
Medium to good oxen, S7.5O9s.50.
Good butcher bulls, $6.Jo@9.5o.
Choice veal calves, $S.O099.00.
Yearlings, $6.5OGl7.5O.
Prime home, 165 to 22S pounds, $14.5o@1525.
Light hogs, $50 to 165 pounds, $13.I5414.25.
Heavy pigs, 100 to 100 pounds, S13.0o@13.5 90.
Light pigs, so to 100 pounds, $11. 50412.5O.
Stsgs and roughs, $11.oo012.50.
The above quotations apply to good quality
LIVE STOCK BY WIRE
CHICAGO, April 29.-Hogs: Receipts, 49,
600; strong. Bulk, $17 2o@17.e5; light, ST. 25
@17.75: mixed, $1690@17.75; heavy, $16.109
1850; rough, $161O@1660; pigs, S13. 25@17.S IS.
Cattle; Receipts 1900; firm. Native
$S.25@122o; cows and heifers, s6.SoG13.9o;
sheep: Receipts $4,000: weak. Sheep,
s13OOGl1715; lambs, $16.O06H4o.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30

into the prison to find me there. In ad-
dition there were a Chinaman and my
self from the L. 5. A.
1t was quite a cosmopolitan group
and as one typical Irishman said Sure,
and we have every nation that's worth
mentioning, including the darn Ger
mans, with us whites" Of course, this
was not translated to the Germans nor
was it even spoken in their hearing, or
we probably would not have had quite
so cosmopolitan bunch.
Every man in the prison was ready
to uphold his native country in any ar
gument that could possibly be started,
and ii goes without saying that / never
took a back seat in any of them with
my praise for America, with the Cana
dian and Chinaman Ginning in on my
side. But they were friendly argu-
ments; we were all in the same boat and
there was no place for quarreling.
Every other morning, the weather al
lowing, we were taken to a large swim
ming pool and were allowed to have a
bath. There were two pools, one for the
German officers and one for the men.
Although we were officers, we had to
use tho pool occupied by the men.
While we were in swimming a Ger
man guard with rifle across his knees
sat at each corner OF the pool and
WdlCneu us closely as we dressed and
undressed. English interpreters accom-
panied US on all Of these trips. so at no
| time could we talk without their knowl-
edge Of what was going on.
| Whenever we were taken out Of the
| prison for any purpose they always
paradcd us through the most crowded
streets-evidently to give the populace
an idea that they were getting lots of
/ prisoners. The German soldiers we
| passed on these occasions made no cf-
| fort to hide their smiles and sneers
| The Belgian people were apparently
very curious to see us and they used
| TO turn out in large numbers whenever
| the word was passed that we were out
/ At times the German guards would
strike the women and children who
| crowded too close to us
One day ] smiled and spoke TO a
| pretty Belgian girl, and when she re-
| piled n German made a run for her
| Luckily she stepped into the house be-
/ fore he reached her, or 7 am afraid
my salutatiou~ would have resulted Sc
/ riously for her and I would have been
| powerless to have assisted her.
! Whenever we PASSED a Belgian home
/ or other building which had been
wrecked by bombs by our airmen our
| guards made US stop a moment or two
while they passed sneering remarks
4 among themselves.
(Couftumod Nexf Igguel 90.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30

zens of Washington. Wilkes county, ASK
ing him to make an address there in
the near future in the interest OF his
senatorial candidacy. Mr.. Howard was
advised by friend in Washington that
the signatures were obtained in few
minutes, and that Sentiment here seems
to be five to one in your favor"
Mr. Howard will endeavor to 60 to
Washington early in his campaign Rep
resentative Howard is stin confined to
his home with an attack of tonsilitis.
but hopes to return to his office tomor-
row.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30

CHICAGO, April 29.-Clearcr knowledge of
the attitude OF the food administrator in re-
gard to hedging trades brought about a sharp
upturn today in corn prices. Opening prices
which ranged from nc off to &C up. with May
$1.27l4 to Sc and July $1.J0 to s1.5l. were
followed by a slight setback and then fresh
ascent.
Jne close was unsettled at the same as
Saturdays finish to Sc higher, with May
81 2I2s and July 81 49s to z.
Oats took upward swing with corn.
Liquidation by owners of May pork caused
that delivery to suffer a big break.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS
The following were the :nIing prices In tn"
exchange today:
Prev.
Open. High. Low. Close. Close.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
Cotton

NEW YORK, April 2a-The less favorable
view OF new crop progress seemed TO be at
tracing more attention in the cotton mar
ket early today. There were complaints of too
much rain in eastern and central sections
while temperatures have been lower than de-
sirable. leading to talk of another unfavoraole
weekly report from the weather bureau on
wednesday. Houses with Liverpool connections
SOLD at the start and first prices were 30
points lower to points higher but the mar
ket very quickly firmed IN on covering, and
trade buying. After selling at 24.S5 on the
call, July soon advanced to 25.45, wlne Oeto-
Der sold up from 24.40 to PASS, with acnVe
months showing net gains OF ~ 10 10 poihIS
before the end Of the first hour -
Covering became more active and urgent as
prices worked higher, with July selling up , 10
= so and October TO 2T.25 during the middle
OF the morning, or 16 10 ~ points net hsh
er, and in the case of July nearly cent
Complaints Of too much rain or low temper
atTres appea red to be coming from nearl! al
sections Of the belt but the volume OF ouSl
ness tapered off at the advance ana me mar
ket was quiet around midday whit the tone
steady at slight reactions.
The advance continued during the carry
afternoon. Many stop loss orders were exc
cuted and July sold high as % up lO9,
and October $3.50. up los. Demand from the
trade dropped off on the advance and shorts
were principal buyers. The market reacleu
about 80 points from the highest.
Another rush of covering sent July con IacS
up to 26.u and October TO $3.50 early IN me
afternoon with active months selling 100 to
100 points above Saturdays close. Buylng
then subsidized and there were reactions OF nAI
centOr more before o'clock under res hzng;
although there was no change in the general
character Of the news.
NEW YORK COTTON
The following were the ruling prices in the
exchange today:
rvns steady; middlins. 26.75c, quiet,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.
LTVERPooL GoTTON

LIVEHPUUL OJIIUN
LIVERPOOL, April 2e.-Cotton spot, quiet;
prices weak. American midding fair, %. 76d
good middling, 2.08d; middling, 21.56d; low
middling, - ODD; good ordinary, 20O3d; ordi-
nary 1951d; sales, 1000 bales, including g.
200 American. Receipts, 5000 bales, no Amer
lean.
Futures closed quiet New contracts, April.
1.97d May, 21.01d; June, 20. Sod; July, 2O.26d;
August 10. Sod
Old contracts. fixed prices, April, 2O.61d;
April-May, 20.53d; May-June, 2O.45d; june
July, 2O.37d.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
Classified Advertisem ents
SEEDS AND PLANTS.


POTATO PLANTS-Nancy Balls and Porto
RicOs, $3.50 per NJ; 1900 and over $3.50
per NJ. Inspected by state plant board for po-
tato weevil Open air grown Satisfaction
guaranteed. Supply limited. Nothing shipped
c. O. ID. T. A. McEachern, Fit Green Springs,
Florida.
CABBAGE and potato plants for sale. Porto
Rico So per |. 900; Nancy Hall, Southern Queen
ca bbage and other varieties, $3.50 per LOCO by
parcel post prepaid. J. f. Wilson. Rebecca, Ga
CABBAGE plants, frost proof. S1.5O per 1000.
Parcel post or express. Prompt shipments.
Clark Plant Co.. Thomasyille, Ga.
FOR SAIE-June Pink Tomato, Early Jersey
Wakefield Cabbage and COllard plants; 81 per
900. l.. L. Toole, Macon, Ga, Route No. -
TRY the cut-come-GCain all seasons spinach:
loz. plants iOc. $. Trey, Gambler bldg, Atlanta.
SWEET potato plants s1.75 per 1000. Mike
Coward. WauChula. Fla
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30
Howard Requested By
Washington, Ga, Citizens
To Make Speech There
BY THEODORE TuLER

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Represent-
alive William Schley Howard today re-
ceived A petition signed by twenty citi-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-30

ST, LOUIS CASH QUOTATIONS
No. 2mi1ed corn, S1.72.
No. 8 mixed corn, 81. s..
No. mixed corn $1-55.
No. yellow corn, $1.73.
No. yellow corn, $1.6S.
No. white corn, $1.S5.
No. Awhile corn, $1-55.
No. 2 mixed oats, s331e.
No . white oats SIC.
No. 8 white oats, S5hc.
No. white oats, S3Ac.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS.
CHICAGO, April 29.-Corn, No yellow.
S1.7S; No. 8 yellow. $1.6S91.65; No. yellow
S1.50l1.53.
oats-No. 5 white. s5:@s5&c; STANDARD, s5A
63SGc
Rye-No 9, nominal
Barley-$1 .4691.S5.
Timothy-S5. o00S.0O
CIover-S1S. 0OtQ2S.CO.
FOrk-nomiual.
Lard-24.45.
Ribs-S21 .92322.55.
BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS
NEW YORK, April 2e.-Butter, firm; re-
ceipts. 11,159; creamery, AL special mar
ket, 45@45h; imitation creamery frsts, SEQ
44IAc; creamery on storage, 35@42c-
Eggs, steady; receipts 81. 1913; nearby white
fancy, 41@42c; nearby mixed fancy, 35@S7c;
fresh firsts, 34I5 @SS13c.
Cheese, steady; state milk, common to spe-
Gals, 1905 NC; SKINS common to special 4g
19hc.