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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

"Crackey!" gasped the terrified
lad-"I'm in for it,"
THAT settles it," decided Wilfred
Somehow I've done something
awful in splitting those beans. Faith
er and Mr. Rowe talked as if I'd
ought to be skinned alive. won't
go home-I can't go home. I'll run
away"
1t was all well enough until II
began to rain. Wilfred had got
about a mile when a drenching
shower came up. He crouched un-
der a hedge soaked and miserable.
As he trudged on again he observed
a light and made for it. AS he near
ed it's source his spirits frightened
up magically.
Its where the Barclays live" he
exclaimed why, if Mr.. Barclay is
home, I'm all right. He is q friend
of mine. he is. He's good to all the
fellows
Wilfred had reason to feel conf
dence in Ira Barclay. The latter had
been calling on Leila for some time
past He was not exactly looked
upon as a sutton by the family, but
but hopefully knocked at the door
to find Mr. Barclay home and alone
and ready with a genial welcome.
Relieved. but fearful, Wilfred
told his story. Ira Barclay went to
the telephone without his knowl-
edge and informed Wilfred's folks
of the circumstances, suggesting
that Wilfred be allowed TO stay all
night Then the big-hearted fellow
set about making Wilfred comfort
able and happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
WLFRED'S TROUBLES.
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

(COpyriSht, 1919, Dy western News
paper Union)
Now. Wilfred, be careful and
carry the package straight"
Its hot, isn't it," projected Will
fred Luscomb, as his sister Leila
Iplaced a parcel done up in napkins
In his hands.
NO. only nice and warm. Some
pork and beans Just out of the oven.
Tell Mrs. NasSar I cooked them
especially for her. And dOn'c
wander off to watch the boys play
ball. And don't drop or spill them. -
mo, ma'am," promised Wilfred
stcadfastly. Maybe Mrs Vassar
will give me a penny for bringing
them"
"You mustn't take it, if she Of
fers It," warned Leila. You shall
have twof from me, if you do your
errand nicely"
Eyes, ma'am," pledged Wilfred,
and started off on his mission.
When he reached the bridge cross
ing the creek he rested the parcel
on its rail and began flinging
stones into the water.
"Oh, ginger!' exploded Wjlfred,
and posed picture OF dire dismay.
A careless switch of his arm had
swept the package free and it fell
ten feet TO the stone abutment, anu
sAeTe lay the crock in many pieces
snd its brown tempting contents
scattered far and wide
Wilfred stood rooted. 1t was q
grewseme moment for him. Only
that morning he had. thrown q ball
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
Forty and FatuOus.

When q mans chronological
speedometer begins to tremble
around 40 he generally acquires a
vast contentment It sticks out on
him all over. He radiateS salts
faction. He is q substantial and
too often solid citizen, 30 pounds
or more too solid for the good of
his country. But he revels in his
very solidity. He mistakes his
high stomach for dignity and his
high blood pressure for hearty
good health And he eats and eats,
and just enjoys himself to beat
the band, all in quiet, dignified,
home-body way.
At 40 a man is nearly grown up.
He has poise, character, from one
to half dozen bosses, and exc a
gasoline buggy. Now and then he
has a grain of sense, too. At 40 a
man has well established habits,
or the well established habits haYe
him, depending on the man and
the elevation of his stomach. Al
40 a man is at his best, and his
best is good for 20 years. At 40 a
man quits lamping around and set
ties down to love his wife and
truly labors for his children and
his children's children, for by this
time they are coming along.
Yet at As man is middle-aged,
and the change of life is upon
him before he realizes it.
The change Of life, you know, is
not wholly imaginary. 1t really
happens-ask Mrs. Harris, she
knows. Yes, indeed, the middle
aged man is a candidate for al
most every ailment Mrs. Harris
can possibly mention in polite So
ciety. Bright's disease, hardening
of the arteries. heart muscle fail
ure, apoplexy, cancer, and every
thing. The women have no corner
on the change of life; theirs only
to procrastinate while the disease
gets a good start, thanks to the
vague rumors propagated by Mrs.
Harris. A man, being by nature a
less credulous person, takes little
stock in Mrs. Harris views; when
he feels himself slipping he goes
to the doctor for an examination.
He has just enough sense to do
that after 40.
It's a great age, 40. Next to
sweet 16, which is the greatest age
in the world, and 81, which is get
ting quite common. 40 is by all
odds the finest age for a man.
Thirty used to be considered ideal,
but that was in the days when mel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
Brad'sBit O. Verse
LET'S HELP.

If you do not like your village,
don't go ranting like zap that it's
only fit for tillage-help to put it
on the map. What's the use to be
a tightwad? What's the use to
knock and frown? Better go and
join the bright squad, boosting for
the good old town. Talk about your
country's glory; wear a shining.
smiling face; have a bright and
cheerful story; say some good
things for the place. Do not sing
a doleful ditty all the bright and
sparkling day, but get busy for
your city with a happy rondelay;
be a booster and q helper, be
hero in the strife; don't go wall
ing like a yelper that is weary of
his life. Folks that knock and
folks that falter, folks that squeeze
each little dime, folks that tune
the harp and psalter for a wall
ing, doleful chime, kicking always,
helping never, totiDg tears and
glooms and blames, on the roll OF
high endeavor you will never find
their names. Tell the joys to come
a-roosting; throw the old sledge
hammer down; let's go out and do
some boosting; let's all help the
good old town.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
Tightening the Screws.

Evidence that the government has surren-
dered at least part of control of the wires
manifested itself in a surprisingly short time
through the increase in telephone rates an
nounced in Rock Island yesterday. It will be
hard to convince the public that such an ad-
vance is justified by the financial condition of
the company.
Y Like all the other corporations serving the
public the telephone company is getting while
the getting is good and feathering its nest for
the future, that, at least, will be the popular
view. These higher phone rates will pass along
to the public the company's share of the cost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Little Ones Anxious to Grow


/ would like very much to know
if there is any possible way to
make me grow a few inches.
am 10, girl-not a young girl of
10. mind YOU - weigh 124 pounds
with clothes on. and am feet and
1 inch tall. A younger sister is
much taller than l am
MISS B. E.
Answer know of nothing that
will influence the stature of adults.
Sometimes ductless gland treat
ment administered by the family
physician seems to stimulate
growth in children whose growth
is retarded. Assuming your clothes
weigh 10 pounds, you are under
weight. Take a yeast cake after
food twice a day. Yeast is rich in
vitamin, and vitamin is essential
for growth.
The Late Lamented EggnOg.
Is an eggnog taken daily benef-
cial? Could the eggnog be the
cause of my skin being sallow?
My skin is growing more sallow,
and there are brown spots under
my mouth and on my forehead.
Can you suggest anything for this ?
c. NJ. c.
Answer-Egg plus milk plus SUI
gar plus cinnamon plus vanilla
plus ice makes a rather inviting
knick-knack for one who for any
reason cannot eat eggs cooked. II
could scarcely account for a sal
low complexion. The brown spots
are best removed by taking half a
dozen rolls before breakfast every
morning, half a dozen more before
retiring every night, and a couple
miles of oxygen on the hoof tres
in diem-in other words, daily
physical exercise three times daily
to increase oxygen absorption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
HEALTH TIL NB
BY W! a.! ~ ~! Bray no.

were very good and died young
Forty, comparatively, is now tha
milepost on the spot where 80 used
to be. Life is longer today by at
least 10 years than it was so years
ago.
About So or so a man ought to
begin training to stay 40 as long
as possible. He ought to camou-
f1age his birthdays, sneak past
them without exciting any COM
ment on the part of the family, so
that in a little while would learn
to side him up and say: Il wonder
how old that birds. anyhow" II
is an excellent thing for every
body, including the man himself,
to keep them guessing about that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
Today's Events

Centenary of the birth of the
famous English author, Charles
Kingsley.
Twenty years ago today occur
red the great tornado at New Rich
mond, Wis, by which $50 lives
were lost.
The Massachusetts Horticultur-
al society, one of the oldest socie-
ties of its kind in America, today
celebrated the Goth anniversary of
its organization.
Buffalo is the meeting place to-
day of the annual spring conven-
ton of the Technical Association
of the Pulp and Paper industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
Household Hints

finely cut chives. Pile in center OF
salad dish and arrange around
base thin slices of Tadishes. over
tapping one another. Garnish top
with radishes cut in fancy shapes.
Rhubarb Pie-For thickening in
rhubarb pie, use wine crackers.
Roll three crackers with rolling
pin Line the tin with paste, COW
er with cracker crumbs, add sugar,
then rhubarb washed and cut with
out peeling; more crumbs and
sugar.
Bake with two crusts.
Cake crumbs are a good thick
ening for all fruit pies.
Discoveries.
To Keep Milk sweet in hot
weather add two tcaspoonfuls of
limewater - which is beneficial
rather than otherwise-to every
pint.
When Brooms Begin to Wear,
cut the bristles level again, and
the brush will do its work as we'll
as ever.
When You Want Cakes to look
nice and yellow and have no eggs
to spare, use a pinch of tumeric-
not too much-and the cake is a
fine and rich color. 1t must be
sifted in with -four
To Remove Paint From Wind rs
Dissolve one ounce OF sal soda
in a pint OF boiling water and r-e
1t hot on the spots with a spo- Pc
Wash off with hot water a3 soon aE
paint is softened.
Laundry Soap-Does not shrinE
One can I've, three pints waite .
three tablespoons turpentine, f"a
pounds grease Put water in p2r-
celain pan: add I've and turpc1-
tine. Have grease melted ed
pour in slow and stir for eight or
ten minutes. Let stand over niE-t
and cut in cakes. Have used tins
recipe for years. None better. Fgt
/ gloves on before making soap, as
I've is hard on the hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
The War a Year Ago

United States troops completed
the seizure of Belleau Wood.
Germans cleared allied forces
from west bank of the Disc.
Germans reported capture of U.s.
900 prisoners and 1850 guns since
May 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

California proposes to war on grasshoppers
by using poison gas similar to that employed
during the war. By the time the system has
been perfected and insect pests are, about elm
mated chances are it will be found that nature
has provided certain favored species with gas
masks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

Six hundred Russian mobiles are said to have
just arrived in this country after doing mental
labor aboard ship to pay their way. If they
are prepared to continue to work for living
there is no good reason why they should not
be perfectly welcome to remain indefinitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

British dirigible is not only coming
across the Atlantic in a few days, but it is go
ing to turn right around and go back again
While admiring the nerve it takes to make the
announcement we insist upon remaining skep
teal till the feat's accomplished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

Shorter hours, better pay and more satisfac-
tory working conditions are the objects of an
organization of the faculty of the Ohio state
university Chances are the members ought
to have all they are demanding. In case legis-
lation for their relief is adopted soon public
school teachers in this country will be justified
in following their example.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

The work of Charles E. Munroe,
explosives expert in the U. S. bu-
reau of mines, is expected to be
one Of the most valuable aids in
discovering the bomb terroris.s.
Once the authorities establish def
nitely the material used in the
bombs they have a better chance of
finding out where they were made.
DR.. Munroe was given every oppor-
tunity to examine the Palmer case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

Robert Cooks sensational end last night
brought his career to fitting climax. 1t
cheated the gallows. but it spared the county
the expense and notoriety of public hanging
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

If the senate runs true to form it will not
neglect the opportunity to horn in on the Fiume
dilemma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

"Oh. l say" abruptly observed
Wilfred, his eye CHANGING to fall
upon a framed picture upon the
mantel. Leila has got one of those,
too"
Indeed" remarked Ira, and a
trifle intimately. The picture was
one of himself. cut from the local
newspaper at the head of an article
booming him for a local judgeship.
Yes, she has" ratified on their
repressible Wilfred. "She keeps il
on her bureau and the other dav
Lois Phelps noticed it and she said
TO Leila what's that for?' and Leila
says, why, that's a gentleman 1 re-
gard with great expects-no re-
spect' And Lois got tormenting her
and says, maybe you keep him
there to kiss and Leila says, 4 will
If want to. He's worth it, and
did"
Ira Barclay Redeemed and his
breath came quick. He did not seek
to invade the sanctity Of a young
girls secrets, but he was infinitely
glad of wilfred's inadvertency. For
a second time during that event
full day Wilfred had spilled" this
time bringing wonderful happiness
to truly deriving young man.
In the continental countries of
Europe the profession of hotel
waiter is held as a highly digni-
fed calling. and the continental
governments run special schools
OF training for this profession,
which Is regarded as a stepping
stone to-hotel management
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

Tested Recipes.
Asparagus Soup-Cut fine and
boil until very tender one small
bunch of asparagus; reserve one
half cup of best pieces. Rub the
rest through sieve, add one pint o.
milk, one tablespoon butter or sub
stitute. one tablespoon -four and
the pieces reserved; season to
taste with salt and pepper, let
come to boil, serve with croutons.
Dark Fruit Cake-Cream one
half pound butter with one-half
pound sugar and stir in six beaten
eggs.
Mix together teaspoon each OF
powdered cinnamon, cloves and
nutmeg. and stir this with one cup
of -four into the batter.
Have ready one-half pound each
of seeded and chopped raisins, and
cleaned currants, and one one
quarter pound of minced citron, all
thoroughly dredged with -four,
Stir this into the cake batter
and, last Of all, add tablespoon of
brandy. Bake in a deep loaf-tin,
thoroughly creased. Have oven
not too hot
String Bean and Radish Salad
Marinate two cups cold string
beans cleft from day before) with
French dressing. Add one teaspoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Crisped Flakes Stewed Rhubarb
Toast Dreamed Eggs
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Asparagus Soup Croutons Of Bread
Graham Bread Apple Jelly
Orange Pudding
Lettuce Tea
DINNER.
Escaloped Veal Shredded Potato
Salad or Shredded Lettuce with
Finely Cut Onions and
Radish
Homemade Rolls
Strawberry Pie Shortcake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

Some one has said that "silence is a grea
peace maker" Perhaps. Bat we know a feI
low who saved himself a dfsigured counte
nance by admitting the other fellow was a bet
ter man than he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

81 note where DR.. Robertson of Chicago say1
that soap and sunshine are the best equipment
for health" observes Oswald. Il move tha
his slogan be amended to read soup and sun
shine"
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-04-15

1917. $4OS, 900, and in 1918, $316.S62,
while April !, 1919, after the heaviest
tax collections in the history OF the
state, there IS but $9.369 in the gen
eral fund, while the state owes $l5O,'
900 in unpaid and overdue Dflls. %
Defense conviets Self.
According to statement com
piled in defense Of the appropriations
OF the Sixteenth legislative Assembly
by L. A. Baker, secretary and stats
ticion of the state tax commission,
and published with approval In the
Courier.News and the North Dakota
Leader" said Commissioner Pack
ard, "the total appropriations OF the
Sixteenth legislative assembly were
as follows: .'tt
Direct appropriations ..... s7,@o,2S5
Levy for soldiers ........ 1,2OO,OOo
Interest and sinking fund. 2,O54,0O0
Hail insurance tax ........ 1,SOO,oNW
Total ..... $12,954, ,28o
"The total appropriations and
levies for 1917 were $4,229 9,054,
ar increase Of $s,736231 or 2o3
per cent.
These appropriations and levies
were for the biennial period ana TAX
ing one-half for the current year or
1886, ,,165, the total levy last year for
all purposes, state, county, city, school
district and township exclusive of
special levies) was $70,399. .682.17. The
increased state burden occasioned by
the recklessness. of the 1919 legisla:
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-04-15
PACK ARD TELLS
OF FINANCIAL
DEBAUCH" HERE

Continued froE; Fage One)
that we have progressed thus far to-
ward a single tax" T..
Bearing on the states present finan
cial, situation, the tax commissioner
showed that June 03. 1913. the state
had I'LL its bills paid and balance
OF i$498,7O2 IN ITS general fund; in
1914, all bills paid and balance oi
$34O,277; in 1915, all bills paid and a
balance Of $395,476; in 1916. all bills
paid and a balance OF $40s,s41: IN
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-04-15
Balance Dissipated.

"The> deficiency appropriation
of the regular session In 1917, the :
appropriations of the special ses. {
sion OF the fifteenth assembly, and /.
: the emergency and deficiency ap.
preparations Of the 1919 assembly,
together with the failure on the
- part Of the state board Of equaa.
ization to, levy sufficient taxes
to meet the expenditures Of the
state, have resulted in dissipat!ng
tho balance which b usually on
hand In the general fund at this
time Of the year. The great bulk
Of the taxes are paid In Febru.
ary or March. Ordinarily, there
10 balance on hand April 1 OF
100000 or 100000. This year on
April i, the auditors books
showed a balance Of So, ,36s.73 and
about $150yo0o In unpaid bills on
hand. The fiscal year, which
ends June 80, usually finds the
bills paid and from 100000 to
$4,000 Of q cash balance. For
instance, In 1918, the balance was
$49s, ,7o2; In 1914, Il was $34o,277;
in 1915 Il. was $685. In 1916
$4os,s41; in 1917 500, 900; in 1918
$31s,S62 and on April !, 1919 $9,-
3s9. II seems probable that we
will end the fiscal year with the
general fund depleted and from
$35oooo To- 100000 unpaid bills
on hand. Z. !.
"The state is usually about si1
months hehind with its finances. Thi!
has been the condition for a grea
many years, but we now have accom-
plished the feat Of getting a-year be
hind with our finances. The bulk o
our taxes are collected for the cur
rent year and the general fund Il
practically depleted. There viii b
more regular taxes and the delinquen
taxes and fees and other indirect in
come. but only about one-half enougl
to meet the expenditures. Just hoy
the state is to be financed for tn
next year is beyond me. It can onl.
be done by illegally raiding the EFF
dowment funds-borrowing from thos
funds to meet the current expenses o
the state. The problem Is q serfou
one and am thankful that it rest
upon other shoulders than mine.
"Anether seaturs os the preatly
increased tax burden deserving Of
serious consideration 10 this:
heretoSore, wren the taxes were
paid, they were Deposited in 10
cal baaks-this - true ol both
state and local taxss-and ssr@
r = . s = q u q
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-04-15

Bank of !Nerth Dakota at Bis
marck. This is net commercial
bank and makes no loans which
will assist the farmer or the busi-
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-04-15

FREE SAMPLES-n you have never used
DR.. Caldweils Syrup Pepsin send for free trial
bottle to Dr. w. b. Caldwell. 46s Washington
St., Monticello. III. If there are babies at home
ask for a copy of Dr.. Caldwells book. ''che
Care Of Baby"
The Bismarck tribune., 1919-04-15


In spite Of greatly
increased laboratory
costs due to the War,
BY sacIi6cins profits
and absorbing WIT
ta1es we have, main
tanned the price at
which this family lax
ative has been sold by
druggists for the psst
rs years. Two 0ses-
Soc and $l.W.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-04-12
ARIrSeqoS.
Mount OlIyet Baptist Church.

Arlington, Texas, March 30, 1919.
Sunday school attendance was
good and much enthusiasm was mani
tested by students and teachers. At
1880 a. M, the pastor Rev. A. G..
German took for his text, Exodus
1913, subject, Redemption" The
pastor preached strong sermon.
The B. Y. P. U. with Prof. W. e.
Logan at Its head is taking on new
life At $3.50 D. m, Rev. ]. H. VIM
Of Fort Worth, preached strong
sermon, he also complimented the
church on calling such strong
preacher. Sunday night a $3.50 D. M,
the pastor preached another strong
and eloquent sermon on how to
study, text End Timothy 2:15. Mon
day night the church re-assembled
In conference meeting at $3.50 D.
M, the house was crowded waiting
to hear the plans Of newly elected
pastor. The plans were read and
adopted and the pastor accepted the
church, at the close Of the conference
the deacon and members stormed the
pastor with many good things. Col
lection for Sunday all day $500.
See w. b. Darsie and get the Ex-
press.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-04-12

Washington. D. c. April TO- Repre-
sentative Nicholas J. Ssnnott, Of Ore
gon. has exposed the fact that the
covenant Of the Leagne OF Nations
as carefully drawn BY British states
men. contains language invalidatins
American industrial independence
which is almost exactly similar to
that Of The Panama Canal Treaty
which caused President Wilson early
III his FIRST administrator ~ declare
that American commerce should
have no advantage over the British
In canal solle.
'Tho canal nhopld be free and
open to Vessels OF commerce. AM Of
war for all nations observing these
rules, reeds the canal treaty. "cH
serms OF entire equality, 70 that there
shall be no discrimination against
am such nation y its cisizets or
subjects in reeptct Of the conditions
or charges pf traffic D. otherwise
Such conditions and chargfs OF trafilc
shall be equitable"
!. The new covenant decia. es that the
high contracting parties agree that
plovillons shall be mane through
lie fundamentally Of n league to
secure End maintain freedom OF tram
sit and quitabie treatment for the
conpnerce Of all ztate members Of
the league.