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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Exercise and Hetaholism.

EAeTciSe ana 4HeIaDOiISU1s
Metabolism requires definition at
the outset. Most people under
stand what exercise means. Meta
bolism. then, is not a disease or a
bad habit. 1t is the constant com
buStion or burning of fuel food
and body tissue to YToduCe the en-
ergy necessary to maintain the va
rious functions of the body and do
such mental and physical work as
you demand from your body. If
your metabolism is slow you are
likely to gain superfluous weight,
be dull or drowsy, have a slow
pulse, a body temperature below
the normal SO most of the time, and
various other symptoms which we
frequently note, in women so to 80
years of age particularly. If the
metabolism is too fast there is
nervous irritability, loss of weight,
rapid pulse, wakefulness, sensa-
ton of undue warmth if not slight
feverishnesS at times in the day,
and other symptoms as seen typi-
cally in such diseases as eXoph-
thalmic goitre or early pulmonary
tuberculosis, for example
or the other from the normal rate
of good health in countless differ
ent diseases AS there are prac-
tically no specific cures for these
diseases well trained physicians
nowadays are giving the study of
each patients metabOlism much at
tention and bringing about the
most satisfactory results through
efforts to bring metabolism to or
near the normal, irrespective of the
ailment the patient happens to
have. For instance, the best of
doctors may be unable to determine
positively whether a patient is suf-
fering with incipient (early or be-
ginning) lung tuberculosis or ex-
ophthalmic gOitre, because the gen.
eral symptoms are much the same
in either SUBSCRIPTIONS depend
Jig on increased metabolism-and
it is often difficult to detect clinical
signs of very slight infiltration in
the lung or of any anatomical
change in the thyroid gland. How
ever, it is not so very important,
since the general treatment and
management of the patient is the
SAINT III bOLu CdSeS-- dDSOluIe rest
in bed in the open air and medical
ton and diet selected to oppose the
too active metabolism.
Lavoisier discovered that the alb
sorption of oxygen is increased dur
ing exercise or physical work, and
that means that exercise increases
metabolism. Victims of tubercu-
losis or eXophthalmic goitre some
times harbor the delusion that ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
The Religious Revival.

DR. John Clifford. the veteran Baptist minister
Of England appears to be very optimistic to re-
ligious conditions in the old country He said they
were in the midst of great religious revolution,
revolution which, in its results, would be i'm
portant and momentous as the French revolution
and the great movements initiated by Martin Luther
and John Wesley.
The thoughts of men were being turned towards
religion, and the faith of the world would be
inspired by liberty. equality, and fraternity God
was in the war. During the last four years wave
Of religion had swept France. Many French in
fidels had become Christians, and there was more
religion that country than during the last so
years"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
TzHIZE DAILY SHORT STORY

estness and interest. He won upon
Bertha daily and Aunt Martha got
10 chatting with him at the table
and the occasional half hour he
passed evenings on the veranda.
one Afternoon both ladies' went
away and returned earlier than
planned. From the front door
echoed forth from the piano a mel
low operate selection in perfect
tune and harmony. They could
make out Lapham at the instru-
ment. why, Mr. Lapham," ex-
claimed Aunt Martha appearing at
the window. We never knew you
could play"
"Oh. picked up a few odd tunes. a"
explained Lapham In an embar-
Tassed way. Music, it seemedA was
hot his only accomplishment.
Bertha had spoken of retouching a
faded oil portrait of her father.
iapham got the pigments necessary
and the restored picture showed
the master hand of born artist.
Six months passed. one day
Bertha glanced over the city paper
and she started and reread an
item telling how James Lapham, an
eX-convict. had received a parole
under false pretenses. had been ar
rested with a band Of burglars and
returned 10 the penitentiary. 4
vivid impulse sent her into the
garden.
Mr.. Lapham," she said. in quite
a fiutter. will you tell me what
that mcans9"
He read the item and then flush
ed. he was silent for a few mo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
With Other Editors
Yourself As CAPITAL.

Did you ever figure out what you are worth to
yourself?
Did you ever think that a human being you
have certain value which be set down in dol
lars and cents?
You reckon it from your wages or salary.
Your annual income represents the interest on
a certain amount Of capital
Suppose you receive 81, o0O a year At per cent
this is the interest on $25,O0O If you could turn
yourself into capital" this would be your value
Whenever you increase your energy, intelligence
or effectiveness in business YOU capitalize your
self at higher figure. When you can pull down
$4,000 year from your services you can set down
your personal valuation 100000
States and pencils out-everybody!-Wa News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

walk and lifted his hat politely
Both ladies arose to their feet, for
there was something about the Wis
tor which attracted attention and
respect
Il have a card for a Miss Wor-
dell, he said, and extended the
same. Bertha looked astonished.
y, he card was signed by the warden
Of the penitentiary and certified to
the parole of James Lapham, con-
Wet. The bearers head was slight
" inclined as though under the
sense of humiliation. A strange
wave of emotion swept over the
soul of Bertha.
In an unaffected businesslike
Way Bertha accompanied her visit
tor about the little farm. She
pointed out what was to be done
and named the compensation they
were able to pay When they
again neared the house she re-
Carded her companion earnestly.
Mr. Lapham," she said. Il am in
clined to feel entire confidence in
YOU. No one outside of my aunt and
myself shall know of the circum-
stances under which you become
cur guest There is my fathers
room in the house He would have
trusted you implicitly ! shall DO
the same. I will prepare it for you.
James Lapham put up a dissent
ing hand. II thank you" he said.
but | shall get along comfortably
in the barn room. where can
watch over things
II was settled. James Lapham
took hold of his duties with earn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
ON PAROLE.
BY Matilda Frances Pfeiffer.
'.You wont do il. Bertha"

''You won't do it, Bertha?"
81 must, Aunt Martha. | prom
ised my father before he died, to do
all he had planned out and l shall
Keep my pledge. This circumstance
of the paroled convict he forgot TO
mention to me, but | must COM
plete the matter"
But to think of harboTing 4
criminal, Why, he may get up in
the night and cut our throats and
rob u.s."
Il am sure you are needlessly
alarmed"
Very well, Bertha, I will not in
terfere with your duty. but | shall
be in mortal dread all the time this
James Lapham is here"
Mr.. Wordell had been a good
hearted man. His interest in Sc
curing the parole of Lapham at the
state penitentiary was along his
usual line of benevolence. A mis-
sion worker had told Mr. Wordell
that the fellow. deserved a chance
to reform. and Bertha's father had
agreed to give him work and look
after him for a year just after her
father had died Mr. Wordell's law
yer wrote to Bertha concerning the
matter. She had at once authorized
the attorney 10 sign the necessary
papers in her name and send the
man to her home
One afternoon Bertha and Amt
Martha were seated on the porch
when a man came I'D the -graXeled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
THE BLOOD BROTHERHOOD.

paul Derrick in London Evening
News.)
I hear the march of millions, and
murmur of a song.
I see a new day dawning in a night
of war and wrong;
And the song is full Of triumph,
though the weary way Is long.
Above those free-born armies
glows the torch that England
gave,
The torch of human freedom-the
beacon of the brave;
And the heritage of English sons
across the western wave.
OF English oak their ships were
built; of English blood were
they,
And English hearts beat in their
breasts the day they sailed
away;
And they thought the thoughts of
Englishmen; and so they will
for aye,
A safe asylum for their faith, with
6ptCAull zeal IIlcN sought,
And strOve for liberty of man with
liberty of thought;
Fer it was against a tyranny. not
English hearts, they fought
They builded in a wilderness a ma
ton free and great,
And the oppressed of all the world
was welcomed at her gate;
Now a hundred million loyal hearts
enshrine a mighty state.
The tongue they speak is Shake
spears tongue, and British is
their pride,
Though all the nations of the earth
now dwell there side by side:
For the English roots were deeply
thrust, beyond the rolling
tide.
There! close beside the Union Jack,
the Stars and Stripes are
flung;
A brotherhood Of all those hosts
that speak the English
tongue;
And the blow we strike will be one
blow from one great people
sprung.
This union, wide as winds that
blow. and deep as surging
sea,
To the oppressed we dedicate. and
thus o God; to Thee;
And we pray that it will last
through time; till all the
world be freei
Fibbers! They Followed Foch's-
trOttingIy.
German War Report.
The Americans followed us hest
tAtlngly- across-the Vesle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
The Day In Davenport

Adopt Pension Bill-Davenport's
letter carriers have adopted a res
olution favoring the Heating retire
ment pension bill. The action was
taken at a meeting held Wednesday
afternoon, according to Otto G..
Behnke.
Auction HOg-An auction of a
hog at Long Grove, donated by W.
II. Berger, brought the sum of SOS,
which was turned over to the Coun-
II Red Cross chapter headquarters.
Fatherless Orphans We'd
nesday, Oct. 10, will be Fatherless
Orphans of France day in Davenport
and the management of the Amer
lean theatre'h has very kindly offered
to donate a percentage of the pro-
ceeds received from Hearts OF the
World" the play of that day, to the
fatherless orphans fund.
Back Injured Mrs Fannie Swee-
ney, All East Eighth street. fell
down the cellar steps at her home
yesterday noon, injuring her back.
She was taken to St. Luke's hospi-
tai in the city ambulance Her in
juries are not expected to prove
serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

In six congressional districts in Illinois, follow
ing the example of our own Fourteenth, the Demo
Gratis Wednesday declined to make nominations
against the present Republican members, on the
ground that having stood by the administration
measures, they were entitled to reelection Are
the Republicans of Illinois evincing the same spirit
of non partisan patriotism in this hour Of the coun
try's need?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

ments. Then he spoke clearly
1T means that I am mot james
Lapham hope this lycry VIII
make no difference i'm mF position
for / have been contcutad and hap-
py. ! was half musician ha.t art
list. disappointed in my ambitions
and not earning much al
trihiug favor for stranger me
real James Laphum He Ia.a me-
his story and said no wHs going v
South America. took bis card. J
assumed his place That's the s.w-
pie story. Miss Wordell and ! le-
plore my deception II should
thereby lose your esteem
He had not lost No. Tor Bertha
Heart was futteriug wildly af me
thought Of his going away. Ho 1'l
not go. and the discovery was
mutual secret until one day ha si.
under the fair hl0ss0W.ug apple
trees.
Miss Wordell dare ! venture 70
say as Hector Vale. what j eou't
never say as James Lapham lAa'
l love YOU"
You must not 60 away" she ah-
swered almost In a whisper Z" (,
would miss YOU now. Wait uniN l.
know Hector Vale a little longer
and then aud then
He read in her lovely ewes D
promise, and patiently awaited ''
fulhllmeut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

clate and scald. When the latter is
melted, add the sugar and salt, and
pour onto the eggs, which should be
slightly beaten, and cook for Is
minutes in a double boiler. For the
top dressing, sift the apples and
beat the egg-white stiff. Add to the
latter the apple-pulp and the table
spoonful of sugar, and beat togeth-
er till fluffy; heap over the pud-
ding and serve very cold with or
without cream. If desired, a few
drops of vanilla may be added to
the chocolate custard.
Banana Pudding - Three table
spoons cOrnstarch, two eggs, one
quart milk, two-thirds cup sugar,
one teaspoon vanilla, six bananas
Scald milk, then add the cornstarch
previously dissolved in a little cold
milk. Cook until it thickens, then
add eggs and sugar beaten tOgeth-
er. Stir well and take from fire
Add vanilla. Let cool, then stir in
the bananas, sliced thin. Pour into
a mold and set in a cold place until
ready to serve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Household Hints

Mem Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Corn Griddle-Cakes
Scrambled Eggs
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
SteWed Lamb Kidneys
Potato Chips Rye Biscuits
Pound Cake Tea
DINNER.
Veal Outlets
Dreamed Cauliflower
New Potatoes
Watercress and Radish Salad
Maple-Bread Pudding
Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Debs, the Socialist agitator, has been convicted
under the espionage law and may be sent to prison
Debs has been the standing candidate of the So
calist party for president for years He is bril-
man. and it is believed courage Of con-
viction times when we can permit mono
strictly loyal utterances and forbid those which
aid only the enemy OF this Russia is an example
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Arrest Three r. Three DRINKS
we're given suspended jail sen
fences Of ten days each 10 police
court yesterday morning. They told
the magistrate they procured their
frewater in Rock Island. They gave
the names of Jack Hart, M. j. Egan
and William Benninger.
Obituary Record G A. Merrill
division superintendent of the Rock
Island, passed away Wednesday al
his home in Cedar Rapids after
long illness. Announcement OF the
demise was received yesterday
morning by +. l.. Goff, division
freight agent
Koran Funeral r. All that was
mortal Of Jimmy" Koran was laid
to rest in ST. MarFuerite's cemetery
yesterday morning, with two judges
Of the district court and several for
NAL county officials acting as pail
bearers. Services were held over
the body Of the late court hailih aI
$50 O'Clock at the family nome.
1928 Grand avenue, and al O'Clock
at Sacred Heart Cathedral he'.
+. NJ Nugent celebrated a requiem
high mass and pronounced the bur
ial absolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

The Berlin Tageblatt states thatzeIctSfng fs-very
scarce throughout Germany and a decent suit can
not be purchased for than $225 This statement
is made the base of appeal-widespread in its
nature-asking for gifts of clothing for the use of
muntion workers and discharged soldiers, whose
condition is described as deplorabIe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
years."

The kaiser says the war is lasting too long Con-
siderng the German lord had planned afflict
Paris with his ugly presence for Christmas dinner
in 1914 it doubt is lasting much longer than Ger
many anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a
young girl Of IS and / have a step
mother. She and / don't get along.
work out and my mother and
father want my wages Shouldn't
I have the right to my own money?
They don't allow me to have any
pleasure. They watch me every
where l go. They are always caus-
ing trouble. What would you do?
Would it be better if / should 90
away and not tell them where /
was going? LEAD.
You are entitled 70 the money
you earn unless you live at home.
In case you work during the day,
but sleep at home, your parents can
ask you for your pay II you live
where you work, give whatever you
and they decide is right for the
meals you have at home and the
night, or nights, you sleep there.
Follow their advice about the places
you go and the things you do. They
are older and wiser and will often
have better judgment than you. II
possible keep on friendly terms
with your parents. A girl who has
a home to go to is always happier
than the girl who has had trouble
with her people and finds it nee
essary to be always among strang
ers.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am
% years old and have three chill
dren and am a lover OF nice
clothes. My husband keeps prom
Using me some, but will never get
them. He makes good money and
l am getting tired of asking for
them. What would you advise me
to do, to stay at home OF go to
work and get them myself? l have
no heart to work for him any more.
DISGUSTED.
DO not go to work. A woman
with children should remain in the
home with them if she possibly
can. Ask your husband for an al
lowance so that you can buy what
you need. If he refuses TO give
you money for clothes l think you
are justified in spending some of
the money he gives you Tor the
table on your self.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am
20 years old and / am engaged to
q soldier in France. We have gone
together for three years and I
know l will never love anyone
else. My parents always liked this
young man when he was here, and
now they have turned against him.
There is bachelor where my
father works who has an automo-
bile and makes a lot of money. He
is fat and l never could love him,
but my parents want me to marry
him. He has asked me and will
not take no for an answer. Do you
think I have any right to marry
him when | am engaged and in love
with the other? What shall / do?
BEATRICE b.
Wait for the man you love. Girls
who marry for money when they
are in love with someone else re
greet it all their lives. Your par
ents are wrong in trying to influ-
ence you in this matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Heart goHOm0I
41,!tDTODTOmcC i
V IL MRC. ELIZABETH THOMpSONI

Dear Mrs. Thompson: n a glr.
lets a boy kiss her good night every
night they arc together. does He
think as much Of her as IL she did
Lot? DOUBTFUL
Some boys would not care "a
much for a girl who would allow
herself to be kissed every night
without being engaged. other boy7
care more for a girls kisses than
anything else and So they love The
girl until some one else comes uD
they would rather kiss.
Character and a pleasing. inter
esting personality are most neces.
sary to make and keep hoy friends
do not advise kissing without en-
gagement.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am 70
years old and when my young man
friend comes to see me he always
wants to put the lights out after
my mother and father have gone
10 bed. I do not think this Ia all
right, but he says It is. DO you
think | should let him turn out the
light? JESSICA
You should not let him turn out
the lights l am sure that II your
parents knew they would not per
NIT it, Tell him that IL he contn-
ues to come to see you You mus,
insist upon sitting In a lighted
room.
Dear Mrs Thompson. 7 an a
girl. l have good education and
am DESTROYS OF becoming a canteen
worker "oyer there Can you give
me Information as to how I may
become one? RUTH.
Inquire at Red Cross for infor-
nation. There is very little posi-
bility that you viii be accepted, but
it wouldn't hurt TO try.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: 7 am if
and l met a boy about two weeks
ago who insists upon calling me
Sweetheart" I asked him not to
but he keeps II up. What would you
Gdvisesme TO do? VI. W.
Do not let the boy call or taxa
YOU anywhere if he continues 10
disregard your wish in this matter
In case you are only friends and he
does not come 10 see you, always
pay no attention to his remarks. II
he thinks he is teasing you he will
enjoy it all the more.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please
tell me what will restore gray hair
to its natural color. DOTTY.
Sage tea applied as a hair tonic
will restore brown hair, but nothing
will restore light hair except
dye. would not advise you 10 dye
your hair, because when You stop
ped using the dye your hair would
be in a wretched condition-dTy
and an ugly color.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ! am go
ing to be nineteen in a month. Am
/ too young to keep steady com
pany with a fellow2 B.
Yes, you are too young 70 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Tried Recipes.

Omelet of Rice and Eggs-Two
eggs make enough for three per
sons. Cook one teacup of rice
measured after cookingl as dry as
possible. Beat the yolks of two
eggs, pour into a hot skillet FIRST
put in bacon fat or butter); as soon
as it is beginning to look cooked,
spread the rice over one-haIf inch
thick (have the rice hot). Beat the
whites stiff, spread over the rice
(salt, of course), set in the oven to
brown, then cut into three pieces
and serve. Not only good, but very
economical.
Buckwheat and Oatmeal Mullins
One cup buckwheat, three-quar-
ter cup ground rolled oats, one
teaspoon salt, four teaspoons bak-
ing powder, one cup liquid. two
eggs, one tablespoon fat, two ia
blespOOns syrup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
To Clean Light SIR Dress.

Have one-half gallon of gasoline
or enough to have the dress loose in
it, FIJI dishpan half full of boil
ing water. Put the gasoline in a
kettle or bucket that has a tight
lid, put the dress in the gasoline,
cover tight and set in the boiling
water. Cover all with a blanket
to keep heat in and leave two hours
or until cool enough to work with
the hands. Press and turn the goods
in the gasoline Just as you would in
the water, only don't rub. If not
clean and the gasoline is still clean
as you let it run from your hand,
renew the hot water and let stand
while longer if necessary. OF
course this must be done in room
where there is no fire % lights or
the gasoline will explode.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
PuddingS.

Chocolate Pudding - One pint
milk, two eggs, one-fourth cupful
fine dry breadcrumbs, one and one
half squares chocolate, scant half
cupful sugar, One-eighth teaspoon
salt, eight baked apples one egg
white. one teaspoonful sugar.
Soak the crumbs in the milk for
so minutes and then add the choc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

All Americans viii unite in wishing General John
J. Pershfng many happy returns Of the day. The
famous general today reaches the 5Sth milestone
on LIES journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Questions and Answers.

Questions anu ais SWISS
Eye Inflammation of Newborn
Please tell me what causes the eye
inflammation that is likely to lead
to blindness in newborn babies, and
what is the remedy doctors and
nurses drop in the baby's eyes after
birth to prevent inflammation?
f. w.
Answer-The cause is gonorrheal
infection of the eyes, and the pre-
tentative is two drops of solution
of silver nitrate one per cent
strength carefully dropped in each
eve. (This is about five grains of
silver nitrate dissolved in an ounce
of distilled water). OF course a
newborn baby may have simple eye
Inflammation the same as any one
else, but the gonorrheal inflamma-
ton is much more serious because
of the danger of permanent blind
ness if it is not promptly cured or
prevented.
Crime Not a Symptom.-It would
crafty many readers TO learn your
view of the effect of physical or
mental maladies or defects upon
the ICDuCHCN LOWdIu u ILllllciiALy
and incorrigibility in youth. Do you
believe that most of the misdemean-
ors and immortalities of boys and
girls from 10 to 90 are attributable
to such factors and durable by med
ical or surgical treatment directed
to the underlying maladies?
S. s.
Answer-No. The physical de-
fects of boys and girls committed
for incorrigibility, juvenile crime,
etc, have been found about the
same as such defects among nor
nal boys and girls. Through ANA
flourish deduction and half-baked
theories a great deal of false teach
ing has been founded on common
conditions like adenoids, etc. For
instance, so-called "stigmata Of de-
generatiOn''-ph physical or cosmetic
defects OF Irregularities, are just as
frequently observed among perfect
" normal persons as among con-
victs or saints.