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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
A WAITING GAME.
By AlYah Jordan Garth.

NCOpyFIBnL, 1919, Dy the western
Newspapers Union.)
It was his first law case; IL
promised lengthy and strenuous
difficulties; the fee inc any case
must be contingent, for his clients
had no money. For all that Rod
ney Wallis undertook even to adj
vance the costs, willing, ambitious
and hopeful at the outset of his
professional career.
Old Judge Martell who had been
guardian and preceptor through
his two years study. shook his
head slowly and obviously when
Wallis told him of his decision.
You've got only about $500 to
carry you through the next six
months" he said. and unless you
get some other business where are
you? Your clients are poor as
church mice, the other side has
money to burn. If it wasn't for
the costs, which are bound to
quickly dissipate your little capital
I might say take a try. l plainly
see, however, that you stand a
chance of starving to death before
the matter is decided"
But my clients are in the right,
fudge" declared Rodney with, the.
emphasis of conviction and enthus-
iasm. You don't quite understand,
] think. Sooner or later, rich, self
ish. cruel old Jacob Lusk will be
compelled to award them their just
dues Then. again. this poor girl.
Ellice Vane and her mother appeal
strongly to me in their utter help
1essness. / don't like to go Ad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
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grasped his own, but with gentle
fervor. His blurred vision made
out the judge.
Just as We hoped and prayed
for, dear boy" spoke his visitor
heartily. When the nurse says
you are strong enough to hear it
We have long story to tell you. 8"
"We?" repeated Rodney in weak
bewilderment, and strained his
glance to make out another form
just Beyond the judge.
Yes, Miss Vane and myself"
Judge Martell drew aside and the
eyes of the invalid glistened as he
made out Ellice Vane. He noted
that her attire was changed. Civ
ing her a certain elegance. He
quickly traced an expression of
gladness in her fair face, mingled
with an anxiety that related solely
to himself.
Il must tell him." breathed Ell
lice. 1T will give him new heart
of hope. Oh, Mr.. Wallis, Your
case is settled. Mr.. Lusk died I'M
expectedly, and all of the estate
goes to my mother and myself"
She had taken his wasted hand
in her own. She did not release
it, even when with a rare smile of
gladness ana content Rodney
lapsed into brief Inconsistencies
overcome by the announcement
and reading in the glowing eyes of
his beautiful client the rapture of
dawning love.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
Help the Poor Patent Office.

The U. s. patent Office is in trouble For
long time it has been getting less from con-
gress than its officers thought it ought to have.
Now, having taken a lesson from the recent
success of publicity ventures by other branches
of the government it is taking its case directly
to the people through the newspapers, the
active organization being known as the patent
office committee" composed of inventors,
scientists, engineers and patent attorneys.
1t is represented that those who make use
OF the facilities of the patent Office pay enough
in fees to give them prompt and efficient ser
vice and better protection of their rights than
they are now getting. The unexpended balance
accumulated from fees now amounts to
$500 900
The patent committee proposes a program
of but four features believed to be OF funda-
mental Importance:
Ffrst-The establishment of single court
of patent appeals to take over the appellate
jurisdiction now lodged in the nine independent
circuit courts of appeal.
second-The establishment of the patent
Office as a separate institution Independent Of
the department of the interior.
Third-An increase in the personnel of the
patent Office to enable it to render prompt and
eficient service and an increase in the salaries
to approximate those paid in outside patent
work so that qualified examiners may be kept
in the public service.
Fourth-A change in the law relating to
damages in infringement suits to answer one
of the most common and strongest reproaches
against the patent system, namely that pat
ent does not ordinarily pay the inventor any
money.
If congress has any time to spare after lay
ing the groundwork for next years presiden-
tial campaign it might look into the grievances
OF the patent Office and those who patronize it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
Brad's Bit O. Verse
HUNTING TROUBLE.


| started out one gloomy morn
with mien detected and forlorn, to
see if l could find some way to
store up trouble for the day. My
own was not enough, forBooth. to
glut my melancholy youth; so
must go with moody stride, old
grumbling Groucho by my side,
and look in all the places glum to
see if | could borrow some. No
trouble came along the road my
jaded, pining heart TO goad; in
spite of all that l could do the
joys were thick. the glooms were
few; and | began to be afraid that
it was vain. the quest | made. But
/ would not be treated thus. iii
have it, or I'll have a fuss; ii
trouble gets so blooming gay it
will not meet me on my way, then
| will make speedy hike and
overtake it on the pike" And so
1T came about at last. l found that
grief and held it fast; I boound
it tightly in my pack, and never
vet have paid it back. When we
have troubles of our own. what
makes US CAD about and groan and
search the weary miles for more
to add unto our doleful store?
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
Today's Anniversaries

1S15-Battle of Waterloo which
resulted in the final over
throw of Napoleon
1S44-A statue of the Duke of We'll
lington was unveiled in front
of the Royal Exchange in
London.
1S69-Henry ]. Raymond. famous
journalist, one of the found
ers of the New York Times.
died in New York city. Born
at Lima. y. Y, Jan. "A, 1920.
1S71-George Grote, the eminent
historian and philosopher,
died in London. Born Nov.
II, 1894.
1S94-Over $4,000 miners resumed
work in the soft-coal region
of Pennsylvania.
2-Rioting in Patterson, n. j.,
during a strike of silk dyers.
1915-Austrian warships made a
raid on the Italian coast.
1916-General Count Won Moltke.
German commander and
chief of staff at the com
mencement of the war, died
in Berlin.
Wilson welcomed
the Belgian commission to
the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
IT, ITN TAG KS
BY WILLIAM 4 BRADY nd.

Plastic means to give from or to
fashion. Credulous folk should not
be mystified by the word
made much less conspicuous, and
\ Any one desiring correction OF a
deformity would do well to ask his
own family doctor to sugges Ia re-
liable plastic surgeon or a surgeon
who does such work II this sensi-
bic course were generally followed,
we would see less unhappiness
among those who have sought such
relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
HQar't 0pH.Om0
77,3IDTODrOmcC
~'4 MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY TEMPLE

with the same social life, prevent
and forbid any close relationship
between yourself and the young
man. 1t hardly seems necessary
TO run away But if you find your
self miserable or inclined TO en-
courage the young mans old re-
gard for you, try a change OF en-
virOnment.
This seems to be an acid test for
your character, DO not fail. There
ds another man in the future. Be
loyal to him and do nothing I'M
worthy of the best in you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am al
most 20 years old and very small
for my age have a boy friend
IN France and l hear from him
regularly.
He told me to wait for him and
he would mary me when he re-
turned.
Would you advise me to do as
he says, or stay single and go with
different boys? BILLIKINS.
You do not love the young man
in France. II you did you WOULD
not question what to do. A girl
who is in love does not hesitate
between marriage ard remaining
single Yol are very young AMI
should have few years more en-
joyment with several boys.
Dear Mrs Thompson: l am 20
years old and / write to a soldier
boy in France who is five years
older than l. Do you think he is
too old 10 go with me?
Before he went 70 France he
gave me a diamond ring and ask
ed me TO wait for him. During the
time he was at camp he sent mo
several beautiful presents. / hear
from him regularly and he writes
and tells me he has been true 10
me and that he shall never forget
me as long as he lives. Do you
think he loves me enough for me
to become his wife? I love him
dearly. PUMPKINS.
Yes, I thirk the yodng man loves
you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

orally accepted and normal conditions are
everywhere restored.
In time of war speed is all important, but
the processes of~peace call for considerable
patience. 1t will take a long pull and strong
pull and a pull all together" to substitute or
derby processes of law for violence in settling
international affairs, but civilization has>-no
more important duty before it at the present
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
The War a Year Ago

Allies frustrated a German at
tack on Rheims.
AustrIans continued their great
drive across the PiaVe
Troopship Dvinsk. chartered by
United States. torpedoed by Ger
man submarine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

States Attorney Hoyne has been tapping
police wires in Chicago and says he has found
evidence enough to warrant starting the most
searching investigation of the department ever
undertaken" Life would Ibe stale, fat and
Improbable for Cook county prosecutors if
they didn't have these graft inquiries to re-
lieve the ennui.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

Shoddy, or refabricated wool that is OBJ
tanned mainly from old garments, VII be la
beled for what it is, instead of as virgin wool,
if the National Sheep and Wool bureau. which
has just ended its annual meeting, has it's way.
If the people are entitled to protection from
fraud in the things they eat, why not also in
the things they wear? The ayes have it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

The people, says Senator KNOX, must decide
the destiny of the league of hations. While
they are about it they also will decide the des-
tiny of a number of United States senators who
have been trying to jam monkey wrench into
the International gears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
Household Hints

MENU HINT.
Breakfast.
"Fruit Juice.
Cereal. French Toast
Coffee.
Luncheon.
Peanut Salad
White Bread and P"tt"-
Berry Puffs Canned berries).
Milk.
Dinner.
Cold Corn Beef
flashed Brown Potatoes.
Baked Rhubarb and Strawberries.
Oatmeal Cookies. Iced Tea,
7Oranges, Pineapple, canned her
ries or anything that Is left from
day before to combine with>Orangc,
one-half glass each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

Rhode island women will exer-
else their new privilege of the
franchise for the first time on July
1. when they will be permitted to
register to vote in the presidential
election next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

Chicago has a new air taxi line which is
booking a surprising amount of business, if
we to believe the press agents. Stock in
the concern no doubt will stay up long
its planes do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

Y. M. c. A. students at Lake Geneva threat
to revolt unless the routine of the confer
ence is changed to give them more time for
recreation. One never can tell nowadays
where bolshevism is going to break out next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
Recipes For TODAY.

Recipes For Today.
Corn Reject two-pound piece
of round portion of beef, corned
cover with cold water, bring to
boiling point and let simmer Cool
slightly in same water Remove
from water, separate fat from lean
portions. Place first lean layer,
then fat in bread pan; continue uTA
til all is used Cover and press.
Peanut Salad Shell, skin and
chop one pint peanuts, there should
be one-half cup Add one cup Gel
cry. washed and scraped: cut in
small pieces, chilled and drained
Marinate with French dressing
Wipe sweet peppers, cut in halves
lengthwise and remove seeds
Place on lettuce leaves, add nut
mixture and garnish with radishes.
celery, clippings from peppers, or
young onions.
Baked Strawberry and Rhubarb
Wash rhubarb and cut into small
pieces and add berries, cleaned and
hulled Place n large = aking dish
with two quarts of sugar in alter
nate layers and bake slowly two
hours. (This can be boiled on top
Of stove as wei, but it is better
baked).
Try These.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

The American Federation of Labor rejected
the proposal to strike for Mooney. If one of
the "o's" had been knocked out of the objec-
tive there might have been a different verdict
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

Illinois ratified the suffrage amendment in
haste to beat Wisconsin and then ratified it
at leisure to make sure that there would be no
doubt as to its motives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

The woman's eight hour bill has been
passed at Springfield. but it turned out to be
one of the nine hour variety when the legisla-
tive vivisectionists got through with it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

The latest thing out is the feath-
er parasOl- These are made up
dalntily in ostrich feathers. and
range from IS guineas upward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
Sen. l.. Heisler Ball.

This is a new photo Of Senator
L. Heisler BAH Of Delaware He
succeeds Willard Salisbury. Ball
is a Republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18

wet with alcohol for two hours
then scrapa off.
Af:er Blankets Are Washed and
dried beat thoroughly with carpet
beater. This makes th-im like new.
Since Canned Min has become
standard milk 10 many, here is n
hint as to how 10 keep II. After
opening milk, add a third cold
water, lot come TO scalding point
in a clean stew pan, let cool and
put in bottles or Jars, VIII keep
sweet indefinitely in cupboard or
ice box.
To Put IN ScrcWs-If the screws
do not enter the wood freely. soap
the threads Of the screws with any
kitchen soap, and you will End that
they will 60 in with comparative
ease
Fer Vet Boots and shoes,
however damp. will polish in a few
minutes if a drop or two OF paraffin
oil lie added to the blockening.
also prevents the leather from
cracking.
The Syrup from Sweet Picked
Peaches makes a delicious dressing
for lettuce with hard boiled eEgs
Scatter Bits Of Lemon Peel
among your cookies as you put
them in your jar and it will give
them a fine flavor.
A Few Cherry Leaves tied ia q
bag to put in while making jcl 0s
or jams, will give a delicious
flavor
Flaky Pie CrUst-Savc a pnr On
OF the thoroughly mixed -four li
lard 10 use i'stead Of -four wee0..
rolling out tae pastry or pie
tart crusts. The crust. when "a Be-
ed will always be light and IN y
If Your Doors Annoy You by
ing loose, drive a small nail or tao
in the casing Just 10 III so il has
play Drive q little and try
door uGt.l il fits.
If the inside Of coffee pots wore
properly secured without soar ~
other cleanser than the steel wl9'l
there would be Tower complaint RI
poor coffee. Use long stru-.t
that follow each other II viii
polish az well as cleanse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-18
Try These.

To Remove Paper-Used in win
dows or glass china cabinets-keep
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19
CHAMPS
TO ENTER U. c. T.
BALL TOURNAMENT

Members of the Duluth Commercial
Travellers have sem in word to the
entertainment committee OF the
Grand Forks council that they will
have a base ball team here to take
part in the baseball tournament to be
held in. connection with the annual
convention here June IL, ID n II:
The Duluth team has for several
years held the championship of the
Grand Council of Minnesota and
North Dakota. Fargo and Grand
Forks teams will also enter the tourn-
lament, and possibly a team from
either Devils Lake or Crookston:
Crookston has announced that its
council will have a baseball team here
for the water carnival. and work on
the diving ladder, from which Prof
Snivorp of Chicago, and other spec
~tacular divers will perform, will be
gin next week. The Commercial club
has begun listing rooms in the city
to accommodate the visitors expected
here during the convention
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19
CHURCH DRIVE
MEETS SUCCESS
Over $4,000 Already Re
ported in Methodist Cen
tenary Campaign.

With over $4,000 already pledged
as the result of the nvas made in
Grade Forks Sunday, DR.. w. B. Slutz,
in charge of the Centenary fund drive
LOT the Methodist church said this
morning that he, was confident that
the city's allotment of $4,000 would
be more than subscribed when all re-
ports were in.
A house to house drive was made
Sunday. the city being divided into
twenty districts for the purpose, with
two men assigned to each district.
The various teams reported at the
evening service at the Methodist
Ichurch.
DR.. Slutz said this morning that
lgreat success had attended the drive
sunday, and that there were a num-
Der of people yet to be seen. When
they have been reported upon. there
is no doubt that the city will have
been found to have gone cover the
Top"
The campaign was ushered in with
| a dinner at the Hotel Frederick Sat
urday night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19
W. MILLER WILL
HEAD ELECTRIC co.
FOR BIG DISTRICT

The Grand Forks Overland COM
| pany, under P. W. Miller, president
of the firm. will be one of the dis
tributing points for the farm Light
ing WHY'S Lite plant. which has just
been taken over by Mr.. Miller in a
territory including part OF Wisconsin,
all Of Minnesota and North Dakota
and part of Montana.
Mr.. Miller has just returned from
an eastern trip where he closed the
contract for the Electric Auto Lite
corporation of Toledo. Ohio. and took
over a million dollars worth of
plants.
Distributing points will be placed
at Fargo and Bismarck. with head
quarters at Minneapolis. and the COM
pany will also be represented at
Grand Forks and Minot. At Mime
apolis, in addition to the lighting
plant, a farm accessory department
will be established, including motors,
washing machines and lamp fixtures.
making the company one Of the big
gest distributors out Of Minneapolis
in the electrical fixture business. Mr..
Miller will have controlling interest
in the company and will be manager.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19
SCOUTS SELL
MANY W. S. S.
Medals Awarded to Mem
bers of Local Troop
Campaign Planned.

Boy Scouts Of Troop I, Grand
Forks, have sold s18,5o0 worth Of
War Savings Stamps according to
figures made public today.
Medals" and lat palms have been
awarded to members of the troop.
Each Ace Medal near that the hold
er has sold $3.50 worth Of stamps.
For each additional 800 the holder
Of an ace medal is awarded a palm.
Those in charge of the troop urge
that people of Grand Forks desiring
to purchase stamps do so through boy
scouts. The local troop is working
hard to attain the honor Of receiving
the personal letter from President
Wilson which has been promised to
the individual in the state selling the
largest number of stamps.
A flag will also be given to the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19

Green. Green joined tne army and
while he was in camp in South Car
DINA, Mrs. Commissioner applied for
an allotment.
She found. however. that Green had
married again. and when she went
into court in the matter she lost her
case, the court apparently decidir"
that she had never been divorced
from her first husband in orai.u
Forks.
These facts are set forth in a letter
from Mrs. Coombs-Green to M. w.
Saulding, clerk of the district court,
and as B. L.. T.. would say, Mrs.
Commissioner is "C2K."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19
PAMPHLET ON
"TOWNLEYISM"
IS PUBLISHED

'Townleyism Unmasked." a pamph-
let dealing with the political career
of the Nonpartisan league during the
last session of the state legislature.
has just been published by J.. D. Ba-
con. and goes on sale Immediately.
The pamphlet deals with the pro-
gram of the league, as carried out
during the past session at Bismarck.
and exposes "Townleyism' to be
nothing more than Radical Social
ISM This is the third of a series
of pamphlets issued by Mr.. Bacon,
dealing with the Nonpartisan ques-
ton.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19

troop in the state making the largest
sale by the wives Of the members of
the cabinet.
Local Scouts are planning a big
membership and financial campaign
to TAX place June 8 to IA. Local
churches will be asked to cooperate
in the work, and there will be demon
STATIONS Of the work of the scouts Of
this city and East Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19
''Maid Wife Or
Widow? Woman is
Uncertain Which

Is there such a city as Grand
Forks. N. D.?
Is Mrs. Carrie c. Coombs maid,
wife. grass widow, or bigamist?
Mrs. Coombs, it appears. obtained
a divorce in the Grand Forks county
district court from b. w. Coombs in
1907. Later she says she went to Los
Angeles, Cal, and married H. E.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19

Ex-Prussian oMcers carrying propaganda posters for Ebert government
-Four years g EVERY Prussian officer lac dreams IL winning dining
in Paris while the allied people paid homage to him. But the receiving of
ths peace treaty by thu German delegates finds these proud officers. sans
w .oncer are carrying posters for the Ebert government These posters
the picture of a child. The poster in the centersa says Social Democrats, to
the red urn (he ballot box)" r.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-19
Coming to
Grand Forks
DR.. Mellenthin
SPECIALIST
For His Eighth Year In
North Dakota
Does Not Use Surgery
Will be at
HOTEL
Wednesday and Thursday,
May 1929.
Office Hours, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Days Only
No Charge for Examination
No Charge for Examination

DR.. Mellenthin is a regular gradu-
ate in medicine and surgery and is,
licensed by the state of North Dakota.
He visits professionally the more i'm
portant towns and cities and offers to
all who call on this trip consultation
and examination free. except the .ex-.
pense of treatment when desired.
According to his method Of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers Of
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in diseases of the stomach,
liver, bowels. blood. skin, nerves,
heart. kidney, bladder. bed-wetting,
catarrh, weak lungs, rheumatism,
sciatica, leg ulcers and rectal ALL
ments. @N.
II you have been ailing for any
length Of time and do not get any
better. do not fail to call, AZ improper
measures rather than disease are
very often the cause Of your long
standing trouble.
Remember above date, the examin-
alton on this trip will be free. and that
his treatment is different.
Address: ass Boston Block, Minne-
apolis, Minnesota.