davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14
liz fTN TAH *
BY WILLIAM Ill .. - RApY r1O.

Constipation Versus Drug Depend.
enee.
Autofntoxication Is a fascinating
theory, with almost infinite possi-
Dilities. II you are of an introspec-
tive or self-sufacient type. The
only serious drawback about auto
intoxication is that no one has been
able to prove that there is such a
condition We .deduce in certain
circumstances a probable absorp-
tom OF harmful substance into the
blood from the intestinal tract, but
our deduction is almost wholly
hypothetical, after all. The greater
part of the millions of dollars
spent annually for drugs goes to
purchase laxatives, physics, aperi-
ents or alleged correctiYes of au-
tolntoxication. Indeed. there are
millions of people who consider
constipation synonymous with au-
tointoxication, although the only
basis for such a view is the plaus-
ible argument set forth by the fell
low who has some new-fangIed
physic to sell. One meets with in
Vulnerable cases of consultation
without any trace of autointoxica-
ton and on the other hand, one en-
counters many cases of presuma-
BILE autointoxication Gas an accom-
paniment of various illnesses)
without constipation.
Even if autointoxication were a
demonstratable entity and second
airy to constipation only, it would
be rather puerile to imagine that
the use of any physic could. obvi-
ate the evil. On the contrary, there
Is good scientific ground for the
belief that the frequent or habitual
use of cathartics often produces a
kind of autointoxication or self
poisoning which would not have
occurred from the constipated
state itself. A few years ago an
eminent surgeon and pathologist
even sought to explain attacks of
epilepsy on the basis of disturb
ances of the intro-abdominal or in
testinal pressure brought about or
aggravated in many cases by the
taking of cathartic medicines.
A physic is sometimes of distinct
value in the treatment of disease.
1t is exceedingly questionable
whether the habitual reliance on
any laxative or cathartic medicine
is ever of any value to the health
Of an individual, and there is no
question at all that the physic
habit works havoc with the health
of thousands of thoughtless or
health-ignorant people That some
ancient healer urged the neces-
sity of keeping the bowels open as
an insurance of good health is no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

No party in the italian deputies is pleased
with the peace treaty. Socialists oppose the
labor section, conservatives are against the
trial of the kaiser and the nationalists object
to a number of clauses. Which merely proves
that everybody knew in the first place that no
treaty could please everybody in every land.
If the United States files radical exceptions
every other nation will do likewise and nego-
tiations will be continued indefinitely. Why
not approve it as it is and provide the machin-
cry for fixing up details later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

door, opened the mysterious pack
age and stared down fairly alright
ed at a mass OF bewildeYing rich
ness. There was a diamond brace
let, a reckless of pearls, rings
charms. pins. For two or three
days after that Efie was uneasy
and sleepless. She watched the
newspapers and made many guard
CHANGED to oVeFhear her step
father and Royden conversing in
low tones. The old man had come
across the Jewels. He and Roy
den were discussing their seizure
and disposition.
That night EfIie stole from the
house at midnight and the next day
was in the city. She had y small
sum OF money and installed herself
in cheap quarters, depicting her
savings by advertising in newspa-
pers for ''the owner Of some valua-
bles found in a silk handkerchief
at Ferndale.''
Efie did not find work as hoped
for. Finally all her money was
gone. Then came foodless days
A letter came to her. It was in
reply to her advertisement There
might be a possibility of Dale Ar
mold, % Walsingham building, be-
ing interested. Would she please
call?'
Efie had eaten nothing since the
day before. When she reached the
Office designated in the letter she
was told by a stenographer that Mr..
ArurId Uanld he dOU0 q Iff41o LET
him, vavertng and exhausted. Then
she knew nothing more for rlany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

O. How much training did the
average American soldier have be-
fore he went into battle in France?
l. H. B.
A. The average soldier received
six months training before going
over, two months back of the lines,
and one month in some quiet sector
before being put into the thick of
the fighting. The experience OF in
diyiduals differed. but this was the
average.
Q. Who is the richest man in the
world? ID. P. E.
A. There have been many
changes in the holdings of rich men
during the war, but it is very likely
that John ID. Rockefeller still holds
this title with a fortune that ranks
between two and three hundred
million dollars. The duke of Dew
enshire and the duke of Portland
in England probably rank next to
Rockefeller in wealth. Their hold
ings are largely in London real
estate.
Q. May an uncle marry mis- niece
in any state in the union? U. S.
A. Such a marriage would be
termed an ancestral marriage" and
would be held criminal in every
state in the union.
G. What was the origin OF the
Red Cross? W. d.
A. The suffering OF soldiers in the
Crimean war. first directed the
worlds attention to the merit of
systematic care for the wounded.
In 1859 M. Henri Dunant was visit
ing Italy and witnessed the carnage
of the battle of Salferino. He or
ganized volunteers to help take care
of the wounded. Out Of his work
grew the conference at Geneva in
1868 and another in 1864. These
conferences were the formal be-
ginning of the Red Cross. The
name and insignia were adopted.
The American Red Cross was or
ganized by Clara Bartin in 1881.
@. What is the proportion be-
tween men and commissioned Off
GERS in the army? N. R. d.
A. In the American army there
is one commissioned officer to ev-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

reason at all to imagine that health
depends on the action Of the bow
els.
As between constipation and the
physic habit, constipation will do
a great deal less harm.
Questions and Answers.
The Sand Eater-Did you ever
hear Of anyone eating sand to cure
stomach trouble? L. N. n.
Answer knew a man who
swallowed one or two teaspoonfuls
of white sand twice a day for a few
years, and declared that it kept him
feeling fine in every respect. Then
he developed sarcoma (most malig-
mont type of cancer] of the intes-
tines and died. Whether his sand
eating habit had anything to do
with that, of course, do not know.
However, l should not like rand as
a remedy, but instead should
crafty the desire for roughage by
including in the diet plenty Of
wheat bran, skins of potatoes (bak-
ed), green vegetables and the
whole cereals. Infants end young
children who display a craving for
earth probably are receiving insult
ficient roughage or insufficient min
eral matter in their regular diet.
Exercise. Is it advisable to
exercise the small intestines by
contracting and expanding the abb
domen jerkily? 2. May one sleep
all night with the feet elevated
much higher than the head? 3. In
exercising the back, in elevating
the feet and throwing most Of the
weight on the neck and elbows as
props and the palms az supports
for the hips, is there danger of
breaking ones neck?. 4. Is there
danger of absorbing oxalic acid by
licking buttonholes to make col
lars slip on easily? r. P. G.
Answer. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. No.
f. No-but licking a buttonhole is
unsanitary; use water instead Of
saliva.
Directions for Making Coffee
Kindly publish your directions for
making wholesome coffee, for the
benefit of those who have forgot
ten. G. H. S.
Answer-Put as much cold water
in the pot as required. Add the
coffee. Stir in a little white of
egg. Then put on the fire. Watch
the pot A watched pot never boils.
and neither does coffee that is At
to drink. When it is just about to
boil up take it of the fire and let
stand a few minutes before pour
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

wherein we walk. Why should we
make a dismal trail for others by
our idle talk? Whene'er the tat
tier comes around l feel like train
ing for a fight; want to wipe with
him the ground and bin him with
my manly right.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

hours, to awaken in a beautifully
furnished room with a kindly
faced, motherly woman bending
over her solicitously.
She was the mother OF Dale Ar
mold, who had found his strange
visitor in a dead faint and had
learned from a physician hastily
summoned that lack Of food was the
cause. Discovering the jewels he
surmised that a poor and honest
girl had gone without the neces-
saries OF life rather than aporo-
pirate wha-. did not helong to her
Later Efde knew that the Jewels
had been stolen from his sister.
The thief, tracked by detectives
and suspecting their presence on
the train, had sought to cast ayav
the evidence of his guilt.
Mrs. Arnold and her daughter
became at once attracted. to the
simple country girl. In the sun
light Of their congeniaI compan-
ionship Effie entered a new exist
enee Of happiness and peace, and
when Dale Arnold told them that
Enc must stay with them ALWAYS
because he had learned to love
her, they could not demur to his
choice Of q wife whose price had
been proven by her simple native
honesty OF purpose to be above
rubies."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

Labor ought to be preparing to put its
cause in the hands of men who will truly and
adequately represent it in the world confer
ence that President Wilson has called for this
coming fall in this country. There is big work
for this meeting. 1t should be well considered
in advance and the men who take part in it
ought to be instructed as fully as possible in
what is expected of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14
Long Cool Drinks.

Long Cool Drinks.
Currant Sling-Place one box OF
currants in a saucepan and add
three cups of water. Bring to a
boil, MASKING with potato masher
cook for Is minutes and then
strain. Add two cups of sugar and
bring to a boil. Cook for FIVE min
utes and then cool. Place one-half
of the currant syrup in tall glass
and add one-half cup of crushed
ice, one tablespoon OF lemon juice
six mint leaves, and fill with car
donated water.
Mint Cup-Place three sprigs of
mint in a cup and add two table
spoons of sugar and crush. Now
mint, one drop OF essence of cloves,
one-half cup of crushed ice, and
fill with carbonated water.
Cream Coffee Shake - After
breakfast drain the left over coffee
into a pitcher and set aside. To
serve-Place in a tall glass two
tablespoons of sugar. two table
spoons of cream, one-half cup OF
cold coffee. four tablespoons OF
crushed ice.
Stir to mix and then NIL with car
donated water and place one table
spoon Of marshmallow whip on
top.
Pineapple Lemonade-One pine
apple, two cups sugar. juice OF four
lemons, two cups water.
Pare, eye and CRATE the pine
apple; add the strained lemon Juice
and the syrup made by boiling the
sugar and water together for four
minutes. When cold add one quart
OF iced water; strain and serve.
A New idea.
In warm waafhAr tina ouaafion NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14
HQdrt @@F4Or10
41,!tDTODCOf11cC
by TEMPLE

If the girl who recently wrote
me Of her disappointment in
not being able TO go to school
and have good clothes, signing
herself ANXIOUS, viii send me
her name and address, / will
put her in touch with a kind
family that would like to help
her.
MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON,
1895 East I0Sth St,
Cleveland. 0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

The actors strike is nothing to worry about
The world would be better OF if considerable
number OF the strikers should quit permanently
and turn to carrying the bod and washing
dishes for q living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

Leaders in the shoe trade tell congress they
expect prices to come down after a year or
two, so it's merely a question of making the
old ones do in winter and going barefoot in
summer a little while longer to beat old Hi
Cost on the item Of footwear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

The japanese premier assures the people
OF the Philippines that Japan has no thought
of attempting to seize the islands for COLOMBIA
ton purposes in the event they given their
independence. Certainly not We trust that
the inquiry which ELECTED this statement hasn't
put anything in the Japanese mind which
wasn't there before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14
Good Recipes.

Peanut Soup-(serves three -
Make a thin white sauce OF half
tablespoon butter, half tablespoon
-four and two and one-half cups
milk; add half cup peanuts which
have been roasted and put through
a food chopper, and one teaspoon
salt. Bring to boiling point and
serve at once.
Baked Apples-Select good sized
cooking or baking apples; pare and
core; then take a fg, roll II tightly
and place in the center. where core
was removed, placing a portion Of
apple over either end so all tie
sweetness and favor OF the fg CAR
be retained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14
The War a Year Ago

Allies made gains at both ends Of
Somme salient.
Schooner Dorothy Barrett at
tackled by German U-boat near
Cape May. ~ J.
President Wilson ordered reg s.
tration OF all men who had
reached q since June s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

shoe manufacturer in Great Britain told
the minister for public service that he was
ashamed of his profits, but evidently he could
not resist taking them. 1t has got to be such a
fad that 'everybody's doing it," and that's the
great international excuse for keeping it up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

The prediction is ventured that the Ger
mans never will form much Of an attachment
for the United states army mules they are
about to purchase. The mule and the German
have too many traits in common
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14
Household Hints
Menu Hint
BREAKFAST.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Rolled Oats Top Milk
Buttered Toast Cocoa
LUNCHEON.
Potato Salad
Rolls Apple Sauce
Watermelon Buttermiik
DINNER.
Cabbage Pie
Buttered Beets Cucumber Jelly
Sliced Peaches Cookies
Lemonade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

French Mattresses are refusing to serve
German brides of American soldiers. OF
course they are not jealous, or anything like
that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

The Belgiaus are said to be the
greatest potato consumers, out
ranking even the Irish in that re-
spect.
A locomotive going at high speed
Is said to give one thousand ana
nfty-six puts each mile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

'Dopghboy to Run Against Roosevelt -
Headline. But in this case the doughboy has
no dough. Roosevelt has.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14
Argus Information Bureau

rrns
confidential the sent direct individual No viii be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

II is estimated 100000 will be required
annually 10 finance the battle for worldwide
prohibition. It would be cheap at twice the
price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

reason at all to imagine that health
depends on the action Of the bow
els.
As between constipation, and the
physic habit, constipation will do
great deal less harm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

A New Idea.
In warm waathAr tina onastion Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-14

/ Doc Brady declares that fortune-telling is
all bunk. Most women believe the docs opin-
ion, but that will not keep them away from
the haven Of the newest arrival in the telling
line. Women just naturally fall for the fortune
teller. They like to hear dream stuff even
when they know it is all hokuIn. and they are
willing to pay their good money for it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02
.V,1GIN|sAS ATTEND
CONGRESS- FOR PEACE

The Atlantic Congress of the League
20 Enforce Peace Ia TO be held at the
Hotel Aston, New York. on Wednes-
day and Thursday next.
The congress Is one of series as
follows: Atlantic Congress New York
eltv. February Sc New England
Congress. Boston. February IS: Great
Lakes Congress, Chioago,, Feornl slI !,
NJ, sA4ser s-s~,, s.e,,-.4 x.
lis, FEBRUARY 1913: Northwestern
Congress. Portland. February 1s-l4'
Pacific Coast Congress, san Francisco.
February 1920 Mountain Congress,
Salt Lake City, February 2l-22: Mid
Co:inent Congress, st Louis, February
ass Southern Congress. Atlanta
February 2S-March !.
The following speakers will appear
on the programs of all the congresses.
Hon William Howard Taft, former
president of the United States; Hon.
James w. Gerard, former ambassador
20 Germany; pr. A. Lawrence Lowell.
pres dent OF Harvard University: Mrs
Philip North Moore. president of the
National Council Of Women. Hon.
Henry Van Dyke, formerly minister 20
the Netherlands; Hon. Frank Y.
walsh former joint chairman Ma
tional War Labor board.
Among the members Of the league
from Virginia contemplating attend r
ance upon the Atlantic Congress are
Mrs Beverley b. Munford. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonathan Bryan. Captain John
Lamb. Mr. and Mrs George r. Glib
son. DR. Charles T. Robins, George
BRYAN OF Richmond; william kinckie
Allen. OF Amherst; Roland {. Chase.
OF C1lutwood. and w r. Chapman. of
Apple Grove.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02
|lI STATEMENT
SHOWS SURPLUS

SxlSs New York. Feb. 1.-The actual bank
n en2oNent today showed surplus IN
4 1assd s1s.os3.s2e. loans decreased
SD4,Bes go and net demand deposits de-
ss(geAsed s4a7ss.haa. The average state
7uEUAt showed surplus Increased tlo,-
ao41.0o0, loans decreased si0,0Io,eoe and
/ nsf demand deposits decreased siSfio,-
$50, yA55A,s,3s ~ , y
6locks we're heavy during most or
$Nhe day, bat the existence - short
Interest war demonstrated Just before
~ close when there Was some ner-
&0us buying In nearly all departments
2ENYticuiar weakness deTeloped IN ONO
41&sxS gas following announcement that
s$A new stock issue OF fa.1Sf.Soo would
- made to finsnce extensions Motor
! M40cks were In good demand. Chandler
being one OF the strongest Of these
The tobacco list was under leadership
ot tobacco products Tor the strength
lot which there Will shortly appear
rood an6 sufficient reason. BROOKLYN
Rapid Transit is well purchased sES ~
Na1oc for excellent reasons. Bca' tfAd-
B 2f1 ATTEMPTED to uudd}e up tire sitas
Won In regard 20 Mexican Petroleum
1 bot with little success.
Scme very important deais sre goias
- beneath the surface OF wall street.
& That will surprise the public when ois-
N3osed One ~ these that Ia soon 70
\ - made known Officially has 70 90
WITH the purchase by the Sout0 Fenn
q on company Of practically ali the
Z Snfnority stcck Of the Penn Mex com
pony. The Penn Mex COMPANY is the
third largest producer of crude ou IN
lGAxico and has unde"e'oped iands
oaua1 to those of any company oTerat-
4 aH9 there The South Penn has FOR =
mumber OF yesrs oered 81 Per cent CT
i The stock.
Copper stocks are e'iT1 81 dlstsvor
0ftk commission houses that iook for
q tusmediate profits for their custonsr9
1hOusande CT ntHsrs are s'nost out 81
uo1k and the condition of the INDUSTRY
= such that wages VIII hHve 70 be
brought dovr. Az the miners were
treated literally when copper vas ~
AAxh prices ths corn paniec believe tHe
nnon Will accept the new situation
0xUcefully. but there must Re seVsrai
weeks OF uncertainty. Even after me
yNeok~ problem fs solved there remains
4 ~ Quesficn Of nndirE market Tor
II - roper The e9rpe~ industry can
MT revive By Itself The stee' trade
Ruet pick up first. Judge Cary believes
en- recovery 81 steel will ne rsntd. The
1og4e Of the situation supports him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02
ORGANIZE NEW CTy7RCH FOR
RALEIGH FORBES MI.MONI Al

A preshytery OF delegates from all
# the BAPTIST churches in the city
have been called 10 meet in Nontrose
Heights new church building this ar
teruoon tc organize the new church
The church has been erected by w,
s. Forbes and IL TO be called the
Raleigh Forbes Memorial Baptist
church II lis said TO be one of the
best equipped houses of worship in
Richmond. The interior furnishings
are OF solid mahogany and the pews
Of heart OF cherry. There are twelve
ciassrooms in the building in addi-
ton TO the main auditorium Rev.
Lester Lane. formerly OF Ridge Bap-
tist church, who has been conducting
services there for several Sundays
will probably be called as the first
pastor. The sunday school superin
tendent Is J. II. Boulware.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02

Chicago, Feb. i--Only sixty -fhre g
cars Of corn were inspected by the
rain inspection department at Chi
caSo today. And in the face OF this
the futures were ~ a. nc lower for
March and those options beyond that
month while the February WAS up y n
sc There was considerable pressure
IN the market ut various periods of
the session. but little Of the selling was
against the actual corn to come for
ward. Those who continue TO put out
short lines OF this grain are not cell
Ing the actual corn and they cannot ex-
pcct to deliver II.
Little interest WAS shown In oats
today, the trade being small and prices
averaged ~ to 1ssc lower. Receipts
were email and shipping demand slow
ash sales being 10000 bushels at de-
ciinss OF to &c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02

s New York Feb. HEAVY exports
md buying by New Orleans ana local
futeYests rallied the cotton market
from the bottom today after II had
6e4n weak There was not great
iRenl OF business az any time and SENT
rseut was divided with leaning 10
the bull SIDE In expectation Of better
tone to follow larger shipments NJ the
STABLE abroad predicted for next
week II anything the advtces from
textile centers created "a more optl'
rnist,c view regarding the labor situa"
ton
Receipts a. the port for the day were
ia.nen bales against s.+oo year ago
Erot here uas quiet st decline
~ 40 points At 1878. with no sales
~ New Orleans y was steady and IN
changed q. s27.s0. with sales OF 3.4sa
bates.
Recetpts at Sew Orleans were 2.oe5.
Houston. s,t2s; Galveston. $3.50, sa'
varnah. 1.is4s and Charleston 800
bales
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02
LIEUT.. GRONF.R HOME WITH
DECORATIONS FROM FRANCE

News has come to Richmond that
Lieutenant n. n. Groner. of 1fl3
Grove avenue. has landed in New
York on the Adriatic from France.
He has been overseas for several
months aud was prisoner in Ger
many. He now wears the croix de
euerre and 'blesse," French
decoration received when he was
wounded on a scouting mission. He
Is the grandson of MIR. and Mrs.
James r. Pace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02
Plans for New Home.

Max e Rheurmund filed plans with
Building Inspector Butler yesterday
for a two story brick dwelling on the
street K sosf,, s4..5sx :. Is. Essa.s s
hied plans for the repairing OF brick
store at 40 East Broad street, at che
cost OF $4,000 The total number OF
permits of January. 1919. have been
double those for January. 1918, when
there was ban on building
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02
shield 10 Protest.

IT. Mercer shield. called upon by
the ci,y council to pay tax or s2,ooo
for the privilege OF selling liquor on
prescrip ion, is contesting the city
right to impose such tax Inc ulal-
ter was argued for Shield In hustings
court by Charles V. Meredith and
Phil r. SHIELD, and was taken under
advisernent by the court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-02-02
DR. BOWIE TELLS OF WAR
TODAY AT ST. PAUES CHURCH

Lessons OF the great war viii he
discussed by the Rev. DIR. Russell
Bowie in a series of sermons begin
ming this morning in St Pauls Epis-
copai church. DIR. Bowie has just
returned from service as chaplain