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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
Tuberculosis and Tuberculin.

tuberculosis and Tuberculins
Killed cultures of tuberculosis
germs injected under the skin OF a
healthy person or rubbed into the
skin or applied as vaccine virus is
usually applied, produce no notice
able effect. But if the person hap
pens to have anywhere in the body
either active or latent THAT is,
smouldering) tuberculosis, then
there is a characteristic effect pro-
duced by the injection or inocula-
ton, an effect which may prove
harmful or even fatal to the indi-
vidual. First, there is pain, swell
ing and redness at the site of inoc-
ulation. This is the local reaction
"a positive tuberculin test, though
not proof that the patients illness
is caused by the tuberculosis which
he happens TO have somewhere in
the body.
A second characteristic effect of
the injection of killed tubercle bac-
I'LL or of material obtained from
killed cultures is rise of body tenn
perature, increased pulse rate and
general malaise similar TO that
which occurs in most acute infec-
tons, though of course the tuber-
culin injection is not an infection.
This the general tuberculin reac-
ton, equally positive in signifi-
canoe.
And finally, third characteristic
effect of such incubation is the de-
velopment Of Inflammation or a no.
ticeable increase in pre-exsiting in
flammatory symptoms in or about
the site of the tuberculous lesion,
be It in the lungs, in a joint or else
where. This is called the focal re-
action.
The second reaction, the general
tuberculin reaction, is obviously
not a favorable one in every case,
for it may be excessive and do SER
ious harm. Yet such a reaction is
automatically induced by even mild
exercise, such as walking about,
when the patient has an active tu-
berculous lesion in the lungs or
elsewhere. This is the reason why
physicians who are skilled in the
treatment of tuberculosis insist on
rest in bed or in chair when the
patient, and perhaps the patients
incompetent advisers, would as
sumo that some exercise is neces-
sary to increase strength" 1t also
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
TIHI1Es DAILY SHORT STORY

sive. Across one cheek, noticeable
even at a distance, was 4 splotch
or scar. The reminder Of a wound
or a bfrthmark, it stood out, tale
telling and prominent He was
| dressed with expensive ostentation
and wore great diamond scarfpin,
and he suggested the typical brok-
er whose ways are ~easy money
ways and whose methods are sinu-
Gus and obscure.
In little town three hundred
miles away man was waiting to
see that picture. a part of the
chronicle of a criminals life He
did not know that he was waiting,
he never anticipated such a pre-
sentation, but fate, circumstance
were destined to bring about a
situation which was to mend a
broken life and furnish a clue, the
prospect of which he had long
since abandoned.
He was Robert Brill and two
years previous he had been happy.
prosperous and getting ready to
wed a beautiful young girl. The
cashier OF a bank at Alton, he
had oae day been left in charge
by its president, who was to be
absent for two days visiting a
branch institution at a distance. It
was less than an hour after the
departure Of that official when a
man entered the bank, whom Brill
had never seen bfore.
MIR. Warden about 2" he INQUIRED
airily and with an ease of famil-
iarity az IL to indicate that he was
acquainted with the president OF
the institution. Brill explained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
A CAMERA CLICK.
By Jessie Ethel SherWin.

A gaping crowd stood transfxed
as, coming down the fire escape
Of a city skyscraper, a man fell
the length of a one-story steel lad
der. Immediately, two flights high
er up a policeman appeared. The
1owermost man, suggesting a refu-
gee, had regained his feet and con-
tinued a rapid descent. The officer
fired. Once, twice, thrice the short,
snappy shots rang out. The fugi-
tive staggered, but managed to de-
scend to where the ladder ended.
A woman in the staring street
crowd screamed. Others urned
pale. some only excited. A man
stuck his head out Of the open
window of an office right beside
the fugitive, stared blankly and for
a moment his startled face was in
full view.
Hes hit!" cried some one, az
the, man swung to the last ladder
Tung and dropped TO the sidewalk.
why. it's only a mcviei" an
nounced a second voice and point
ed to where, at a window in an
opposite structure, a motion-picture
machine and its operator were Wis
ible.
The man at the window, who
must have been plainly caught In
the picture, viewed the Gispersing
throng casually and drew back
into his Office. He was not a pre-
possessing looking individual az to
features. His face showed shrewd-
ness and was hardened and repul-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
OBJECTIONS TO WORLD LEAGUE
ARE NOT FOUNDED ON FACTS

| United States of the burden OF
guardianship which it has assumed
in respect to Latin America, an
obligation which has caused more
or less irritation in Europe, aroused
distrust and suspicion in certain
parts of Latin America and more
than once brought US to the verge
of war with European nations?
Why not universalize the Monroe
doctrine by making it a world pol
icy applicable not only to the
Latin American states but to all
states everywhere? Why not de-
clare that henceforth no nation
shall extend its system of govern
icies or institutions of other
states against their will, no matter
whether they are in America, Eu-
rope or Asia, and transfer the OBJ
legation of enforcing this principle
to the shoulders of the league? In
short, why not convert the trus-
teeship assumed by the American
government in respect to a group
of states, into universal trustee
ship for all states similarly sit
uated? This done, the sources of
friction, distrust and danger which
now result from Monroe doctrine"
policies applied by the United
States, Great Britain, Japan and
other powers in respect to certain
countries will be removed and the
occasions for possible conflicts
diminished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12

appeared. He protested the Mt
most amazement at the fraud thai
had been practiced on the institu-
ton. He had been robbed of his
pocketbook, which contained the
bank receipt, but the bank was re-
sponsible for having delivered the
bonds to the forger. 1t paid the
large amount involved and Brill
was discharged, to become a won
derer whom no other bank would
employ.
Esther Davies remained true Ia
him and they planned to marry
when Brill had saved up a sur
plus and go to some remote dis
trict where the bond incident would
not follow him One evening Brill
entered a motion-picture play
house. The film under exhibition
depicted the career ot a noted
criminal. 1t showed his escape
down the fire escape of a great
city building. 1t showed, too, a
face at a window, a SCARED face
that Brill instantly recognized. He
could scarcely suppress a great
shout as he hurriedly left the
show. filed with the most uncon-
trollable excitement.
Within one week Robert Brill
had located the city building. had
learned that the forger and the
real owner OF the bonds were
adopts at the swindling art and
collision. The law stepped In, re-
covery OF the amount paid by the
bank was secured and. restored to
his position and welded to Esther,
the dark days were succeeded by
others OF brightness and promise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
Plots and Plotters.

1t is little disturbing to learn that anarchy
has become sufficiently organized in this coun-
try to actually plot the overthrow of the gov
eminent 1t means that there is a more real
and a more imminent danger than most people
supposed. 1t means that the question is no
longer one of merely mild interest to be dealt
with casually. The country must be prepared
to meet force with fCfce- If this is done there
is not the slightest doubt as to the outcome.
No revolution has a chance to succeed I'M
less there are definite and far reaching causes
which affect vitality the welfare and happiness
Of a considerable part of the population. There
must be obvious wrongs to right-objects to be
gained which are not too remote to be visual
lied by the average man and woman. If the
people were hungry, ragged, miserable and
oppressed, or if there were no other way for
them to make their influence felt it would be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
IN FLANDERS FIELD

Rock Island, March 12.-Editor
The Argus: ALI America knows, or
should know the lines of OHara's
famous poem "The Bivouac of the
and may now be found on marble
slabs in almost every park and
cemetery In America
All the world should know the
story of the physician of Montreal,
Colonel John D. McCrae, who en-
listed at the beginning of the great
European war and was assigned to
the medical corps. The devastated
areas of Belgium with every field a
burial ground, so moved him, as it
moved many one to poetry and
prose, that in the month of April
while the second battle of Ypres
was laundering on he wrote the
following poem wherein he calls
upon the world to avenge the
wrongs which have been done to
Belgium. This poem attracted i'm
mediate attention. The Typograph-
ical Union used it under the title
I'm Memoriam" in a booklet issued
in May, 1918, entitled Somewhere
in France" This poem has made its
authors name immortal. He died on
Flanders field in January, 1918. ]
1.-The Call
In Flanders Fields the peoples
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the
Sky
The larks, still brayely singing,
fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset
F. glow,
Loved and were loved, and now
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe,
To you from failing hands we
throw
The torch. Be yours to hold it
high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, the peoples
grow
In Flanders fields.
Lieut.. Col. John D. McCrae.
In the year 1915 reply was writ
ten to the poem of McCrae by
Charles D. Galbreath of Ohio, which
belongs to the link to complete the
chain Of events. 1t is a significant
fact to note that before his own
country had entered the war or had
recognized any moral responsibility
this writer had the faith to pledge
to Belgium the resources of the
world for her defense. This poem Is
a gallant response to the urgent
cry of a most desolate country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12

| the absence Of his chief. The visi-
tor looked vexed. He stood chew
ing the end of an unlighted cigar,
| rejecting.
TOO bad" he observed, after a
pause. 81 could wait till later in
the day, but not until tomorrow
I have an important deal on and a
few days since 1 deposited some
bonds on a trust receipt. There
were fifty thousand dollars OF them
Mr. Warden was to hold them, as
expected their sale. My client
has changed his mind, and I have
new prospect. Just get them for
me, will you? And figure out the
regular one-eighth of a cent COM
mission for your trusteeship."
The speaker drew a receipt from
his pocket signed by the banker
and evidencing the deposit he an
nounced. Brill had heard Mr.. War
den speak of the transaction, but
had not ben at hand when the de-
post had been made. Ho went to
the vault and found the sealed
package in question bearing a card
which held a signature. Brill made
made out receipt which the mar
signed. The young cashier COM
pared It with the signature on the
card. The signatures were appar-
emily identical. He calculated the
commission on the transactions
This his visitor paid, tossed Brill
a cigar. placed the bonds IN his
pocket, nodded pleasantly and
went away.
Two days later the MAJ who had
originally deposited the bonds as
identified by the banks president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
BY JAMES w. GARNER.
professor of Political Science al
tho ITnirarSifu Of IIlinnicN

the University of Illinoisl
All are agreed that the purposes
sought to be accomplished by the
proposed league of nations are not
only desirable but necessary if the
world is to have a lasting peace in
stead of a truce. But there are
some who are skeptical as to the
practicability of the scheme; there
are others who fear that the obi
cations and responsibilities which
it will impose on the countries who
join it will prove intolerable if not
inconsistent with their freedom and
independence. Let us address our
selves chiefly to some of these OBJ
jections and see if they are really
serious.
Likewise in the United States a
common objection to the league of
nations is that it will involve the
sacrifice on our part of our long
established and much-cherished
policy known as the Monroe doc
trine, since the United States will
be compelled to give up the right
to settle for itself or to dictate the
settlement Of disputes arising be-
tween European countries and
Latin American states and to per-
NIT such disputes to be determined
by an international court. This is,
of course, true. But will there not
be an advantage in relieving the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
Recipes for a Day.

Vegetable Soup-Dice the desir-
ed number Of carrots and potatoes
Boil until tender. then add one
bouiI1on cube for each bowl Of
SOUP desired, season and serve
with croutons.
Red Apple Salad-Peel and core
medium sized apples and boil In a
syrup OF water, sugar and tiny red
cinnamon candies. Boil until ap-
pies become red; cook slowly SO
that apples will stay whole; re-
move from syrup; fill centers with
chopped raisins and nuts; serve on
a lettuce leaf with mayonnaise or
whipped cream.
Cottage Meat Pie-Cut beefsteak
in pieces two inches square; rub
pan with fat and fry meat on both
sides; place beef In casserole. add
hot cooked carrots, tomatoes and
any other cooked vegetables de-
sired and a thin gravy; have ready
enough hot mashed potatoes to
cover; put them over stew and
DlhCb OFcA 04tAA POIoSoCo W.
come brown
Quick Coffee Cake-Cream three
quarters OF a cup of sugar and
one-quarter cup butter, add one
egg (beaten); add one-half cup
milk and two cups -four and two
teaspoons baking powder sifted:
pour in two buttered pie tins.
spread with melted butter and
sprinkle with sugar. nuts and Gin
namon; bake about twenty min
utes.
Oae Egg Cake-One cup sugar,
two tablespoonfuls shortening, one
egg. one cup milk. one and three
quarters cups -four. pinch salt, two
teaspoonfuls baking powder, one
half teaspoonful mace or f1avoring
to taste. Cream shortening and
sugar together; and well-beaten
egg, then milk and sifted fiour,
baking powder, salt and favoring,
alternately. Mix well. Bake in
tube pan that has been creased and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12

different But the very reverse Is true Aside
from some temporary Unemployment, which
probably is no more general than has been Gus
tomary, at this season Of the year. in peace
times, there is little real cause for complaint
Prices of the necessar1es of life are high, but
so are wages More-than ever before Is 1t true
that Americans are the best fed,> the best
clothed and have the most Of everything that
makes life desirable OF any people on earth
Assured1y, material grounds furnish no basis
for wide discomfort
Such real disaifectioa as there is must be
Of a political nature, based upon a misunder-
standing OF or a failure to grasp American
principles of government Certainly the ap-
peal to violence is foreign in it's inspiration
Americans know there is more effective meth
cd of relief through aroused public sentiment
and the ballot. The present generation in its
own time has seen enough of substantial re-
form accomplished in this manner to know that
whatever changes are needed can be accom-
pIished by orderly processes without waste or
bloodshed. 1t is not going to consent to a
tearing down, especially when those urging
such methods have nothing more promising in
the way of specifications than the miserable
lasco that Russia is trying to build on.
Anarchy in this country is, and will Con-
tinue to be practically unknown outside of the
foreign population. 1t would not thrive even
there were it not for INSCRIPTIONS leadership.
Agitators who are trying to set free destruc-
tive forces are animated sometimes by fan
atheism, but mostly by selfshness. By gather
ing a following they are sure of a living and
a little brief glory, IL nothing more. For the
moment they have limited audience, but I'M
less the fires they are trying to kindle are fed
from other sources their day will be brief.
After the reaction from the war subsidies they
will soon be forgotten. American common
sense is pretty good antidote for such things.
For the present the agitators must be close
ly watched and ruthlessly suppressed when
they get out Of hand, as they show signs of
doing now. Locking up few now and then
and sending others back whence they came will
have a wholesome effect. Their followers
should be dealt with leniently as may be,
but as vigorously circumstances require.
With many of them an ounce of instruction
will be worth pound Of repression. They will
be good citizens when they understand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12

In announcing changes in the cable censor
ship the United States government leaves no
doubt that it desires to discontinue all restric-
tons. The allies insist upon keeping up the
blockade and censorship is a necessary fea-
ture of the blockade. There is no question that
checks upon publicity would have been practi-
cally eliminated long ago If it had been pos
sible for this country to act independently in
the matter. The trouble is that whatever is
printed here is cabled back to Europe, where
the powers that be still fear to have the people
told the whole truth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
1.-THE Pledge.


In Flanders fields the cannon
boom
And ftfuI flashes light the gloom.
While up above, like eagles, fly
The fierce destroyers of the sky;
With stains the earth wherein you
lie
Is redder than the poppy bloom
In Flanders fields.
Sleep on. ye brave. The shriekins
The quaking trench, the startled
yell,
The fury of the battle hell
Shall wake you not, for all is well.
Sleep peacefully, for all is we'll.
Your flaming torch aloft we bear.
With burning heart ana oath we
swear
To keep the faith, to fight 1t thru,
To crush the foe or sleep with you
In Flanders fields.
--Chas. B. Galbreath, State
Librarian, Ohio.
Again in the autumn of 1913 when
Germany came defeated and sup
plant, from a small town in Da-
kota there was penned the third
poem of, the series'to commemorate
the completion of the great task in
which America played such an i'm
portant part.
HI-The Fulfillment.
In Flanders fields the peoples
bloom
Above your lowly, hallowed tomb.
That your brave deeds may never
die
The torch of freedom lifted high
Shall shine forever where you lie.
No more in Flanders fields will
grow
The crosses, endless row on row.
For crushed and conquered lies the
foe.
We kept the faith, we've seen It
through;
Our myriad brave lie dead with
you
In Flanders fields.
Sweet be your rest! Our task is
done;
The tramp of armies, boom of gun
And furious cry of savage Hun
Are silent now. The victory's
won,
Peace to your souls! The victory's
won
In Flanders fields.
Rev. J. A. Williams,
Lennox, South Dakota.
Every school boy should know
the first of these poems at least
for it is gem and tells all and will
live forever, as will the deeds OF
our boys who lie in the fields OF
Thalean- Thierry.
w. e. BURGERT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
SrtR R9M9% =
V III MR.. ELIZABETH IHONPSONN

I think father would forgive me AFT
erward? JANET.
Both of you are too young 70
marry. Wait until you father gives
his consent, because you may be
sure your father is right in object
ing to your marriage now. If your
love is real it will last a year or
two and you can marry then. Not
knowing your father I cannot say
that he would forgive a secret mar
riage.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am girl
seventeen years old. Am too young
to have boy friends? had a friend
who left here about three months
ago. He has written me severaIN
times. The last time he said he
would drop in when / least expect
ed him. AS my parents do not let
me have friends l do not know what
TO do. We like each other very
much. r. c. B.
You are old enough TO have boy
friends. but not lovers" To walk
with them, dance, play tennis and
enter into the various sports would
be good for you, ] think. II your
parents insist, however, upon your
waiting until you are eighteen, DO
not rebel Many girls do not have
boy friends until they are that old.
Do no anticipate trouble. When
the boy comes your parents surely
will not be rude to him. His call
may make them realize that you are
quite young lady now and entitled
to an occasional caller. He will
probably, however, telephone you
or let you know in some way when
he wants to come, and then II your
parents object you can give him
that reason for not seeing him.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: What
would you think of boy who in
sists on holding your hand in the
picture show? Should I let him do
it? THANK YOU.
A boy who insists upon such a
thing shows that he is sentimental
and not interested in anything be-
yond love making. Do not let him
hold your hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
FelIers. Try This.

Please inform me whether your
hair tonic will promote the growth
of hair. I've been using it for sew
eral weeks, and IL mkaes my hair
fluffy and soft, for which I am
thankful. Now ] am anxious TO
know whether it will stimulate the
growth of the hair. You will re-
member, it was 10 grains Of sail
cylic acid and 10 grains of resoTcin
dissolved in an ounce of toilet wa
ter and little rubbed into the scalp
MISS MP. E.
Answer-It is not hair tonic,
but merely a formula suggested for
dandruff in cases in which an ONT
ment seemed Objectionable to use.
If it would promote the growth OF
hair, I'd as soon try a little myself,
but there is no reason 70 believe
that it will.
What Everybody Should Know.
Please give your opinion OF the
specialists. They wanted
me to pay $3.50 down, and they
guaranteed to cure me in short
time. @. +.
Answer-My opinion OF any tnsti-
tuition or healer that makes such a
guarantee" is scarcely fit to print
What you need is a little simple
knowledge which will perhaps save
you from becoming the prey Of the
meanest species Of human vultures.
The United States government
wants you to have this knowledge
Therefore the U. S. public health
service offers to send to anybody
who will request it any OF the fol-
lowing instructive pamphlets: Set.
A-For Young Men. Set B-For the,
General Public. Set C-For Boys.
Set D-For Parents OF Children
Set E-For Girls and Young Wo-
men. Set F--For Educators. Ad-
dress your request to the Public.
Health Service, Washington, d. c.
The pamphlets are free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-12

There are perhaps many ways in which
Rock Island is more favored than Davenport,
and we believe one of the most noticeable OF
these since this city also went dry, is the views
to be had from the shore of our fair city.
Rock Islanders may look out across the
river to Iowa shore and everywhere beautiful
sight greets the eye But can Davenporters
boast of any such view?
A manufacturer of steel filing cases adver-
tises his product with the slogan: Built Like
a Skyscraper."s
Up in the air, en-?