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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

breaking down utterly.
He had quarreIed bitterly with
his old uncle at home. He had feft
him vowing never to return, They
scraped together what money thew
could. and arrived at Dayton In a
far northern state one evening.
Leaving Gladys In their room at the
hotel, Pierce engaged the proprietor
of the house IN conversation. lie
asked concerning Richard White,
his uncle,
"Mr. White died q year ago." vaA
the startling reply, land ever since
they have been securing the eoun-
try for his nephew, Pierce Walters
He was supposed to be at New
Orleans, but left before they could
tell him.
Tell him what?" asked Pierce.
THAT he was heir to his uncIe's
entire estate"
81 am Pierce Walters"
'"hen you are a very rich man, :"
and Pierce Walters bowed his head
in earnest thankfulness, as he COM
pretended that he could at last give
peace and comfort and every lux
ury to the deserving wife when he
loved so dearly,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Tho CraduIffv Of the obese

am 80 years old, 631a inches
tall, and weigh 1877 pounds. l have
put on most of my weight in the
past few years. Are EPSON salts
baths beneficial? (Mrs. L. S. W.
Answer-If you mean beneficial
for reducing, of course the EPSON
salts bath is just bad joke on a
credulous individual. The credu-
lous sex becomes more so with in
creasing obesity. The only safe and
effective way to reduce is by con-
trolling the intake of the food and
the output of energy-+diet and ex
ercise. Glad to give definite sugges-
lions if you will accompany your
request with a stamped addressed
envelope for reply by mail.
Does Rupture Heal Spontaneously
When.o boy was year old we
discovered that he had a rupture IN
the right groin. The doctor applied
a kind of belt for support. But after
four months the rupture remains.
Do you think there is any chance
that the boy Will ever become
strong and the rupture heal? IN. X
-
Answer-Tne hernia (breech,
rupture) has nothing to do with the
boys strength. 1t is merely an &C
cident of development If the belt
or support prevents any bullying or
protrusion there is still a chance
that the rupture may heal, though
after the first year such chance is
verv small In the third year, if the
rupture is still present, the child
should be operated on for perman-
ent cure.
Excessive Precipitation Under Arms
Will you please publish again a
formula you printed months ago
for the relief of excessive perspira-
ton in the armpits? IN. NJ. La
Answer-Half an ounce OF alum
mum chloride dissolved in two
ounces of distilled or rain water.
Mop some on the skin of armpits
with sponge or cotton once each
alternate day for about three times.
To confound the proofreader I'll
repeat the formula:
Aluminium chloride-h ounce.
Distilled~water-2 ounces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
Today's Events

Today is Kossovo day, the ma
t1onal holiday OF the Serbian peo-
pie.
Commencement week at Prince
ton university concluded with the
graduation exercises today.
Nominations were to be made in
Quebec today for the provincial
elections to be held q week hence.
A convention was held today at
Quincy, ILL., to complete the organ
ization Of the Illinois State Cham
Der Of Commerce.
United States and Canada gather
ed IN Salt Lake City today for the
annual convention of the Interna-
tional Association of Rotary Clubs.
The exercises of commencement
week at Yale university waD usher
ed IN today with the baccalaureate
address by the president DR.. Ar
thur T. Hadley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

awarded her. so adherence sue
ceeded sorrow. 1t was true Pierce
experienced a deep sense of loneli-
ness and longing for companion
ship. Then one day he came
across the written page Nina had
thrust upon him. For the first time
Pierce pursued a simple, but poetic
effort, vivid with expressions OF in
terest and admiration of his man
Illness and courtesy, for he had
been attentive in friendly way to
the poor orphan girl who was a ma
tive Of his own country. 1t CHANGED
after that he met her OF fete in a
suburban park They spent several
pleasant hours together. The con-
trast of that timid, gentle nature
with the soulless Nina impressed
him. He drew the tell-tale page
from his pocket.
Els this your writing, Miss Nor
r1s ?" he questioned, and the deeply
flushing face, the averted eyes of
the embarrassed girl anwered his
questions, Impulsively he pressed
his suit and within a month they
were welded.
The happiest best wife IN the
world, Gladys had soon an oppor-
tunity to prove her loyalty and
heiptulneas. The house employing
Pierce failed; he had a serious
spell of sickness. It was than that
Gladys patiently ehseringiy werked
day'and night to keep the wolf from
the door. sha grew thinner and
more pallid every day. Then for her
sake Rjeree Walters formed a Fese=
luz1oa that was foreign TO his pref
seence, but which seemed. ineEitaBie
tH@+he- hoped te- save Gladys from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

Dear Mrs. Thompson: When l
was IS l married against my par
ents' wishes. We lived on farm
in the outskirts OF town. did not
have as gay a life as city girls, and
so when a young man from the city
met me and made love 10 me / gave
him my love.
My father has the reputation Of
being a well-to-do farmer. Now
am sure that my husband married
me because he thought he would
get money through me. AS soon
as he found / would not ask father
for money he became unkind to me.
l have two little children and for
their sake | have tried TO stay with
my husband. He is lazy and does
not earn enough money to take care
of us. At meals he scolds because
we do not have good things to eat,
but he. will not provide money 10
buy food Lately he has been
striking me when he is in an ugly
mood.
My father has said that he will
take me home with the children and
support us if / will divorce my hus-
band. Separation will not do; faith
er says l must get a divorce. l am
very unhappy because I want to
do the right thing. What 90 you
advise? ALYCE.
No woman should permit a man
to strike her II she is not in a
position to leave him she should
have him arrested. Since your
father has offered you and your
children a home I think you are
justified in going to him. In case
you still love your husband tell
him that he must either do the
right thing or you will take the
children and divorce him. You are
more fortunate than most women
to have a way out of your din
culties.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
high school girl and graduate next
year. I don't want to be a school
teacher or work in an office, either.
"a Do you think my parents
should force me TO teach school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
Household Hints

gar, three eggs, one tablespoonful
each OF lard and butter. Beat IN
I'll creamy Add one cun milk or
water, and -four enough to make
soft batter: one teaspoon vanilla,
two teaspoons baking powder. This
cake is very good with one-half
cup of chopped walnut meats.
Icing: One cup sugar, scant half
cup water; let cook until II
threads. Whip with two eggs IN
I'll stiff enough to spread on cake.
Keep out the whites OF two Of the
eggs you put in the cake. ,is.tIgssss
-t5aasdaAsr1
Discoveries. ~ssasaa'la'7fi-s
String Bag for Handkerchief.
laces. etc, 10 be used in electric
washer or when sending clothes 10
west wash. Make bag 1878
inches (this will be plenty large
for 80 handkerchiefs) Of simple
one-half inch square mesh crochet,
using odd pieces OF white Irvine.
Lace two sides OF openings at top
with corset lace 30 that bag Will
lie fiat, This bag will prevent tho
handkerehiefs from becoming lost
or sucked down IN the machine,
and the open mesh allows the wa
ter 20 pass through TO clean them.
White Spots Caused by Heat
frequently found on dining room
tables, may be removed by apply
ing the following in the order
named: Kerosene, alcohol and
sweet or iinseed oil. Use a dir
ont cloth for eAoh OF them. Na
llnseed OIL should be rubbed IN ell
the spot disappears,
Powered Apron-An olleio b
dinner apron for small childreN
saves quite a lot OF work and wor-
ry, Fasten with tapes at Wal
line and neck, They can be used
either plain or with flowers pa!ut-
ed on them, Tho ehildren's paint
box can be used. the flowers, TIL
less you are an artist. cut from n
seed catalos and laid on tho edo
and outlined before painting a
centerpieee OF oileloth decorated IN
this way ia also useful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
HQart, 0o:HZ-lO(nTQ
94,11DHObEO111cCE77
%s1 MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
by TEMPLE

when they know ! would be dis
satisfied?
90 Please tell me some other
things a girl could do.
(3) Is gingham going TO be worn
much this summer?
"a Is white organdie going to
be worn much this summer?
DREAM GIRL
(D Your parents are not unrea-
sonable in wanting you ito work.
They should, however, allow You
10 select your own vocation.
(2I Have you thought Of nurs-
ing? This would. OF course, re-
quire more study and would not 1T
you 10 earn money at once.
Office work has such a wide scope
that you ought 10 be able to find
something you would enjoy doing
Do not have the mistaken idea that
office work is beneath you. Girls
from all classes are going 70 work
nowadays The women Of today
refuse to be idle, and If she has not
a home 10 take care Of she seeks
occupation in the business world.
81 Bingham will be worn al
much as usual.
CD Organize Is always good for
summer wear.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ] am
farmers wife. ! should like to
know what TO do for my hands and
face. I always have a red face, al
though ! use good powder. The
powder does not hide the redneEs-
I wear a sunbonnet, too. My hands
are brown and ugly. Can you tell
me what I can do to bleach them y
l do all my housework-washing,
gardening and take care OF poul-
try. MAY.
The following lotion is a very
good whitener for the skin: A tea
spoonful OF tincture OF BENSON TO-
an ounce of rosewater forms a
we'll known lotion which is excel
lent for whitening the skin Apply
the lotion two or three times
day.
Continue to wear your sunbonnet
to protect your skin when working
out OF doors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
TO- GTEI TIT KS
BY WILLIAM 3D.! !!:!!s!l (: Il BRADY rlD:

anced foods, supply only fuel and
no building materials in any per-
manent sense of the word. They
must, therefore, supplement and
not replace other food. In modera-
ton, as dessert after a good meal,
they are in their proper place"
Candy cannot replace bread and
butter, milk, fruit and vegetables
in the diet of a child in the grow
ing years. 1t should not be given to
children at irregular times, but fol-
lowing meal. A pound of candy
contains, on the average, 100 cal
cries, rather more than pound OF
the best beef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
CONVENTIONS

Detroit. Mioh.-Ameriean Society
Of Mechanical Engineers,
Chicago.-National Tax associa-
ton.
Cincinnati, - National Leather
and Shoe Finders association,
Asbury Park. N, National IN
stttute of Homeopathy,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
The War a Year Ago

Premier Orlando announced IL
alv had declined an Austrian peace
offer.
Exchange of 10000 French and
German prisoners Of war began
through Switzerland.
London reported great German
offensive checked after six days OF
desperate fighting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

II the worlds population increases at a
normal rate it is estimated that there will be
5000, ooO,0 900 people in 200 years, and that is
about all the earth can support However. a
good many things can happen in 200 years, and
probably will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

Prof. Garner. recently back from the Congo.
is going to establish nation Of chimpanzees
in this country. we told. the purpose being
to uplift the ape family Here's another race
problem that this country may have to deal
with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

When the japanese desires TO
wea tha tickle goddess af sleep he
stretches himself on q rush mat on
the aeeF. puts hard, square block
of wood under his head, and does
not eleep II he does not have il,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
CONGO HARD HIT BY FLU.

hruaseis-Peraona arriving here
from the Congo aay that epaniAh
influenza has played havoc among
the population of the belgian Congo
territories, Many villages have lost
nearly ene-hAlf of their inhahi-
tanta.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

five could hunt down the authors of the
terrorist plot said to have been Matched for
execution in this country July and blow them
up with some of their own bombs what a cele-
bration il would be,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

The majority is supposed to rule in this
country and the majority unquestionably has
gone on record in favor of giving prohibition
a trial 1t is too late now to protest the gen
eral verdict, however people may differ over
the interpretation OF its terms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

So prolific ia the common Of
domestic ny that in single sea-
son one industrious female could
count her progeny to 10000. 900. If
all survived and followed her ex-
ample of maternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

Girls of LaWtoh, Okla, have
feFmed an Edith CaYell club, :"
named in memory of the British
Red Cross nurse who vas executed
by the Germans,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

Mics Amanda Byrd, a aRe time
wall street stenegrepheF, ia now
making a SUCCESS in the active
management Of q 160-aere ranch ia
tAa-far west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

Tested Recipes,
Beef Loaf - One-half pound Of
ground round steak, one-halt cup
cracker crumbs, one-half cup
mashed potatoes. one egg. salt,
pepper, two small onions. milk t.
moisten. Mix. put in baking dish
and put either ono tablespoon bait
ter over top or lay a couple of
aliceH OF bacon over top and bake,
Filled Cookios-Two cups brown
sugar. one cup shortening. two
eggs, one-hAlf cup sour milk, one
half teaspoon soda. two teaspoons
baking powder, -four TO make stiif
dough, Roll thin, put filing on
ene cookie, preas other over II and
bake,
Filiinsi One euf OF raisins
tgFound), one cup water, one cup
sugar, one teaspoon fiour. one tea
sneeA eornstAreh. Boil until thick
ened,
Fill casserole with alternate lay
ers of the bread and Phubarb, hav-
ing the top layer of bread. On each
layer of bread put sugar, bits OF
butter or ole0margarine and dash
of cinnamon, When filled pour on
cold water until nearly TO brim.
Bake slowly .eBe-hslf hour, then
brown quickly, Serve cold with
whipped cream,
Sweets,
Poor Mans cake-one cup al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16
Menu Hint.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal with Top Mink
Rolls Butter Steamed Eggs
Sliced Orange with CocoanuL
(Shredded)
Coffee
DINNER.
Beef Loaf Escalloped Potatoes
Spinach Cabbage Salad
Bread Butter
Pear Butter (home madeD
Rhubarb Tapioca Iced Tea
LUNCHEON.
Baked Beans Dreamed Potatoes
Cinnamon Toast Little Onions
Canned Peaches
Filled Cookies Milk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

Charley Wayne told Washington officials he
didn't know he was violating any law when
he corraled 345,000 bushels of corn on the Chi
cago market Charley is good sport. Wen
bet he would lay wager now that he is right
even if he suspects that he is wrong.
J. M c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-16

Restrictions on Gold Removed by Presi
dent"-Headline. No, Oswald, that doesn
mean that it will be any easier TO get. The
only way you can continue pulling down your
share is by putting in eight hours per day.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-25
OPIUM SMOKING IS
 GROWING IN LONDON

LONDON. Dec 2% Correspondence of the Associated Press s).-Opium smoking and drug taking appear to be indulged in to q greater extent in Bohemian London than is generally known. Facts were disclosed at an inquest recently on young and popu, lar actress which show that what are called doping parties" have ire Quently been held in various flats in the west end of London that cocaine and heroin are taken habitually, and various trips made to Chinatown and Limehouse. in the far east of London, for the purpose of opium smoking or purchasing the drug for consumption elsewhere.
 The heroin is bought in small quan- titles for five dollars a bottle, and the cocaine at fifty dollars per bottle.
 Witnesses at the inquest described parties held in flats where opium was smoked. the cost of the evenings en- tertainments ranging from s25 to $50 The authorities, seeking those who supply the drugs. have arrested one woman.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-25
JAPAN FAVORS NATION BEING
 WELL ARMED

TOXIC, Gee. IS Correspondence of the Associated Press) The Japa. nese press appears generally disposed to welcome the project for a league of nations. An occasional writer as sails the idea.
 Thus. Rear Admiral K. Kato writ, 1 ing in the New Public Opinion. de. clares that the formation of q league of nations would be blow 10 the | expansion of Japan. But. taken as a whole. the Japanese share the faith of the allied peoples in the political unification of the world Intellectual sections of the Japanese are giving the question careful attention. Dr K. Todd of kyoto University is not con tented with the political rearrange- ment of the world He suggests that such a encouragement may prove un- workable unless accompanied by an economic one. He asks, in effect. If territorial ambitions are to be checked, why not peaceful subjuga- tons?
 Professor Abe of keio University expresses n similar view in the Ko kumin. The professor states his in ability to connect the talk of the Amer jeans about peace, humanity and jus tice with the pushing on of their na- val construction program
 Rear Admiral Kato expresses the opinion that there is a grave danger of China being transformed into an international economic battlefield. The viCtOrs in the war may not re sort as openly as Germany did in pre-war days to force in the cXploita- tiOn of China. but. he asks. who can guarantee that England. America and France, when faced with adverse con ditions. will not rattle the saber? With China thus CirCumstanced. for Japan to hope for peace would be futile What then. should Japan do 10 guard against this? he asks: To him, no other way is disCoyerablc than that Japan should be well armed.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-25
MEXICO TO HAVE ARMY
 OF HUNDRED THOUSAND

MEXICO CITY, Dec. % iby Asso, ciated Press) ).-According to plans of the war department, the Mexican army in 1920 will contain loo ,000 men. Recruiting has been stopped. Only native MeXicans will be admitted into the military service. Soldiers of i'm mature years are beng discharged and other reforms calculated 10 increase the efficiency of the troops are being adopted.
 These facts were given out for the announced purpose of disproving rumors that the government planned to increase the army to 100000. One hundred thousand. it is said, are suf- ficient to maintain order ins the re public.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-25
BACK ACHE
umber Up With Penetrating
 Hamlln'S Wizard OIL

A harmless and effective prepara- ton to relieve the pains of Rheuma- tism, Sciatica, Lame Back and Lum- bago is Hamlin's Wizard Oil It pen- etrates quickly. drives out soreness, and limbers up stiff aching joints and muscles.
 You have no idea how useful 1t will be found in cases of every day ailment or mishap, when there is need of an immediate healing, anti septic application, as in cases of sprains, bruises, cuts. burns, bites and stings.
 Get it from druggists for 30 cents. If not satisfied return the bottle and get your money back ..
 Ever constipated or have sick headache1 Just try Wizard Liver Whips, pleasant little pink pills. 90 cents. Guaranteed.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-25
BAVARIAN NEWS WRITERS
 WANT UNION RECOGNITION

MUNICH, Bavaria, Jan. 30 (Corre. Bavarian newspaper men have voted unanimously to become recognized trade union. Application was made to the government to formally recog- nize them as a union and a commit tee was appointed to prepare scale of wages This scale will be pre- sented to the publishers for their sig nature. Jr-
The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-25
WITHOUT FOOD
 FOR WEEKS IN
 NORTH RUSSIA

MECHANICAL. Nov 9 Correspond. ence of the Associated Press) A trawler loaded with American food has just poked it's way through the dan sea along the shores of the kola De. ninsula and brought relief to the in. habitants, who were, in many in stances. actually starving. In one vii. lage the residents had had no sugar for two years.
 The trawler. in charge of Captain D. o. Lively of San Francisco, an of. ticer in the American Red Cross, re turned to Archangel yesterday. after an adventurous ten days cruise.
 The people living in the villages along the shores of the peninsula are Russians. of a blonde. probably an cient Scandinavian type" Captain Lively told the correspondent They live in almost perfect communal state. but there is no Bolsheyism amongst them. Altogether there are about six thousand inhabitants in the port of the peninsula, mostly living traani. TsChapana and Ponoi To the north of them are the Laplanders, but these people are of pure European type, and we saw among them many beautiful women.
 The ice is already filling the riv- CTS, and the Arctic winter will be on quickly We have left them enough food to last them throughout the win ter At Tetrani there had been no the last food of any sort except fish two weeks before our supplies reached them Some of the men were too weak to carry q small sack of barley.
 The entire coast line has been swept by influenza. which has taken terribl" toll bcCdus" they were absO- lutely without medicine At PonOi. where our ship had to leave quickly to escape the ice, thirty persons died in a week out or a total population of three hundred They also have had much sCurvy
 All along the coast we were hailed as "saviors of Russia" The people here think just that-that America will save Russia from all it's troubles.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-25
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS

This Company has spared neither time nor expense to give Cordova a continuous WATER SUPPLY. To do this the Company must have your cooperation to stop the waste that occurs from letting the water run to avoid freezing the pipes. Where we find this con- dtion still to exist we shall SHUT OFF THE WATER for the winter without further notice.
 ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES
 First Street Phone I3
Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-31
GERMANY PROMISED
SECRET WAR DOCUMENTS.

Berlin, July 30.-A veritable avail
anche of secret documents on the
war is promised to the German peo-
pie. Herr David announces the pub
lication Of all secret papers from the
beginning of the armistice and to be
followed by those relating to the
responsibility for the war and 9th.
ers having to do with the conduct OF
campaigns.
Meanwhile Foreign Minister
Mueller promises white book and
the full correspondence concerning
the now famous peace advances
through the papal nuncio at Munich.
In we'll informed circles a series
of explosions is looked for that will
shatter the pan-Germans and their
reactionary plans. A cabinet mem
Der told your correspondent today:
THE fact that the Michaelis cab
inet played a double game in 1917
and prevented Germany from OBJ
tanning a reasonable peace is mad
dening. Those responsible ought to
be shot"