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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
Scarcity and Profit.

/ English cotton mills are selling for fabulous
prices and the business is being recapitalizsd
on a watered basis in view of the prospect of
IN era OF unusual prosperity Since British
-ials from the same place. at the same prices,
md sell much Of their output in the same mar
kets It is likely that the same process Is taking
place here if it has not already been accom-
piished.
II Is significant that the era of greatest
prosperity in the cotton manufacturing busi-
hess is coincident with the greatest scarcity
h raw materials and the highest wages that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
Household Hints

dish in the oven until rice is ten
der.
Apple and Orange Salad - Mix
equal parts Of diced apples and or
anges and serve with mock may
onnaise dressing.
Six tablespoons flour, one tea
spoon salt, one-half teaspoon mus
tard, pepper, four tablespoons oil.
one cup boiling water. one-Quarter
cup vinegar or lemon Juice, two
egg yolks, one cup oil.
Make . sauce Of the -four, sea-
sonings, four tablespoons oil and
water. Boil five minutes and pour
into we'll mixed eggs. Stir occa-,
sionally as dressing cools to pre-
vent crust from forming. When
cold, add vinegar; mix we'll; add
the cup of oil one-third at . time.
and after each addition beat hard
with an egg-beater. This makes a
very thick mixture, which does not
soften as readily as mayonnaise
and can be used for garnishing.
Fruit Salad-Cut in small squares
two apples, two oranges, two SLICES
pineapple. one-half dozen marsh
, mallows. Cover with a good salad
dressing in which lemon Juice In
stead Of vinegar has been used.
Serve on lettuce leaves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
The Japaneee Viewpoint.

JaDan hiss not escaped the high cost Of liy-
ing and protests against 1t and dszsa11s for
higher wagey ere just as emphatic there a IN
the United States. The newspapsss stack the
government charging 1t with maintaining Q
policy of procrastination in dealing with these
economic problems. H..
Japanese laborefs have started = popular
movement to secure ., reconstruction Of the
cabinet believing that ministerial change n
necessary to secure economic reforms. The
newspapers deal lensthily with visit that
seven laborers made to Marquis Okuma, the
venerable former premier. The deaeeatss in
cluded two coolies, thrse printers. factory
land. and IN ironsmith all attired in home
spun dress. Some members Of the delegation
attributed their economic distress to the lack
Of government action and denounced the casi-
net for alleged failure to halt the mounting
COSTS
MARQUIS Okuma also asserts that the dim
culties under which the nation is suffering are
largely due to the fact that the cabinet has
taken no effective remedial steps. He says
he fears that unless some important reforms
are undertaken there is danger Of . popular
Pl01u6. IL ILLS A0 oAuc O v01ASAnSAS VOuUA-
citation Of the luxuries Of the rich.
The house Of peers has suggested that steps
should be taken to control the prices Of the
necessaries of life.
At an official conference called by Premier
Hara it was decided that . public market
should be established In each city with popu-
lation Of $4,000 and that money should be ad-
vanced to the people At low rate Of interest
for the building Of houses, the materih to be
obtained from crown forests. Another idea is
to remove the customs tariff on imported food.
The economic situation Of the country il
causing grave concern to industrial leaders
and bankers.
On top of the foregoing 1t Is stated that the
Japanese look upon the United States as a
great, cruel and ambitious nation, Jealous Of
their power and success, and now building a
great navy and otherwise preparing to curb
their aspirations when the time is ripe. The
Japanese press inveighs against the American
white peril and urges defensive preparations
on big scale.
Verify, life on the western side Of the Pa
cifc is not 50 different after all, from life on
the eastern side. The agitators and the jim
goes are making the same kind of hay over
there as they are here, and about as much Of It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

ing. Her horse neighsd two or
three times before attract NJ At.
tent.on. What Is It, F1iGhty-ses
something" she asked. "was that
an echo-surely I heard another
horse" She turned in her saddle.
Standing by the roadside. whining
piteously. was . handsome roaa.
Where's your rider. Beauty"
she asked. Sensing trouble. she
dismounted and leading r1ishty,
went to the foan's side. There on
the ground was . man, unconscious.
Thanks be to my first aid les
sons" thought Ruth % she set to
work. She was finally successful IN
brin ging him to.
Don't try to talk yet" she ad-
monished him.
+ You are q nurse?" hs finally
asked.
mo, I'm Just q worthless butter
ny, trying to spread her wings in
the land Of usefulness" she an
swered. "Can you tell me now
what made you taii?"
"l've been ill-rscupsfating In
. ledge UP wonder-ths call to ride
was too urgent to be denied, and
I took advantage OF my pats ab-
ssnce TO get Tliokss out"
"Whsro 10 the ledger
"Just aorosa those iots-I guess
I can make IT," He rose, but again
sank Imply On the turf,
TRY again and don't be afraid
to lean on me-" This time he vac
more buecssstul, STU bring your
horse over when I've dispese If
you"
"As they neafsd the lodge, Ruth
saw . man On the porch.
nv lnlR nnaA tn siak man. With
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
An OLD.FASHIONED GIRL.
By Grace z. Riley.
Copyright. 1919 by the Wheeler
Syndicate. Incl

Copyright. 1919 by the Wheeler
Syndicate. Incl
What has come over girls to-
aay?'' questioned Grandmother Ed
edge OF her granddaughter. Time
was that a girl had one dress for
Sundays and parties. and one fot
rory day. Two dresses are sam
cient for any girls happiness"
"Oh, grandmother, today a girl
could win no victories on . two
iress campaign!"
rive q feeling. Ruth. that there
would be fewer bachelor sirIs to-
lay re there were more old fash
looGd ones who expected less Ia
tho way OF dress and gayety."
tGrandmothsr, you're oid-fash.
lonedLMhy, II the girl had no va
rioty Of pretty clothes, the boys
would never look twice 1t thsm. :"
Ruth donned . lovely little hat and
went forth convinced that IN ~
eoada and feathers lay the lure
Which would bring Weyman Stand
b1 10 her feet.
Two blocks away, wsyman was
pursuing . similar arSumsnt with
10 dAalA. ''Rsx, is al very ws1i
or you to urge me to marry. Ton
tuow right we'll my heart II ~ "a
Ruth Eldrsdge: but Lofdi my
reas's salary would not take care
Il Ruth for six months. Therefore.
Iibcfstioa being the better part Of
yaIo:. remain single"
Meanwhile Ruth. serene In her
ls1nraaes inst Wsgnan -HtAndish
loa]4 alEls gssia laeA 11Ilellaea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

the textile industry ever has known. It II ap-
parent that there will be substantial reduc-
ton OF output. and yet the prospect Of at1r1e-
tive dividends causes . stampede of capital
for investment in that field. Tbs situation in
cotton manufacturing 10 similar to that in
many other industries and frequently beliss the
claim that profit margins are Dangerously low.
1t is not doubted that In all too many cases
Efforts are being made to cultivate the scarcity
which plays % strongly into the hands Of pro-
ducers rather than to sbolish It for the COM
mon good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

a. she knew she represented from
the crown Of her charming hat to
the so!es OF her correct and dainty
shoes. passed by the club from the
windows OF which she hoped he
woul: see her. He did not, how
ever, which was perhaps as we'll
for his peace Of mind. for . more
disturbinkiy alluring bit OF femin-
unity could not have crossed his
vision.
When Ruth reached home, she
found a letter from Chloris Hunter
urging her 10 come to girls camp
IN the mountains:
Once you've tried q horse for q
companion. you Will say with the
rest OF 10 on our return in the
fall, tho more ! see OF some men.
the better / like my horse. Put
yoar evening gowns and dancing
slippers in the closet, don . MILDLY
blouse, and Join 20 Of the finest
girls that ever rode 'hoss'." wrote
Chloris. sAyly: and something
Awoks IN Ruth dsslre to try this
thtns with Aer believed Chloris.
L month later on "F.tiehty." shs
~ss sallopiug seross country. WITH
"a hours adv4nes. shs va6 trying
to eluae he girls. vh0 once found
her trsil bat lost II again. She re-
HaseA her path while thay went
ahead. Hs1 beautiful bronze gold
hais, tossed By the wind, framed
her lovely laughing fAes: the sun
had kissM Ass chsski 70 . warm,
CLOWNS eoleY, and ma Ruth gasa1
thea In h4f mirror lie would hsve
beAa amazed at her own beauty.
she vns thi1king 'oe home. "poer
Weysnan. ! wish ! insw tho secret
|HAy r. II hAoEt" Sc III dream
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
What's In a Name?
by MILDRED MARSHALL
(Copystght 1915, BY the Wheeler Syndicate. Incl

masculine counterpart was given .
religious significance by Saint
Aime, or Amatus, . hermit Of VAL
ais, and later bishop Of Sion. who
was prosecuted by Merovingian
kings.
Amicia was evolved by the Eng
lish from Aimee and served as an
affected form Of Amy, just Edythe
and Alys are used by ultra-smart
young ladies today for Edith and,
Alice. The most notable instance
Of the adoption OF Amicia was the
daughter OF the earl Of Leicester.
who brought her country to the
fierce old prosecutor, Simon de
Montfort and left it to the war
like earl who imprisoned Henry
III. Her sister carrier Amicie into
the Flemish family Of Oh Roye.
where straightway It became
Amice.
Amy's lucky gem is the carnelian.
which gives courage and confidence
to its wearer and preserves her
from injury or accident. Singers
are especially fortunate in possess
ing a carnelian, since it Is said to
have great potency in promoting
strength and clarity Of voice. Fri
day is Amy's lucky day and s her
mystic number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

some Of the young men talk in
reference to such matters and
they always jolly over the liberal
girl while they praise the girl that
is exclusive
l am at a loss to know how q girl
can respect q young man exercis-
ing such debasing force as insist
ing on hugging and kissing her as
he passes along. She ought not let
him. as he does not love her at
heart Sometimes q girl of that
character does marry and finds her
self mistress ola wretched home.
Then it comes to her only too late
that as her husband has done to her
he will do to others.
. COUNTRY LAD.
Your letter is most interesting
and convincing. Thank you for
your interest shown in writing.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Can you
tell me anything that will keep the
keys on piano from turning yell
low?
I am troubled with moles on my
face and hands. Can you tell me
anything that will take them oil
and keep more from coming on?
THANK YOU.
Keep the keyboard of the piano
uncovered 30 that the keys are in
the light. This more than anything
else keeps them from getting yell
low. When you wash the keys use
q damp cloth. When the cloth is
wet there 10 danger Of getting
water between the keys.
The only safe way to remove
moles 10 with the electric needle.
Have you physician advise you
where to have this done. Tho moles
will not reappear in the same place.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are
two chums. We have q friend
about our age. What do you think
would be nice to give him for a
Christmas present?
BLUE EYED BEAUTIES.
It would be in better taste not to
give him anything. Send Chris
mas greeting if you choose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

. wealth Of affection in his tone.
Ruth's heart stood still. Even as
she recognized Weyman, no knew
her. and came forward quickly to
meet them.
lack. you deserve . thrashing,"
he sternly spoke f1rst TO Ru:h's
companion, the while his eyes ques-
toned her with . caress in their
depths a. she never had seen there
before.
Il know 1t, old man, but I'll be
oil right In a minute" Without an
other word Weyman helped his
friend into the lodge. When be
came out, Ruth was gone. Az lie
was condemnips himself for hla
apparent neglect Of her. she again
came into view. leading Flicker.
Ruth" Weyman said, when he
joined her. "if you knew the tempest
you have stirred up III my heart,
you would quell 1t at once by say
iug you would marry me-"
Tho storm was 4 long time com.
Ing up. wasn't II, Wsymaa:."
at has been rumbiing in the dis
tanes Tor months. dear, but that
MILDLY blouse was the lightning that
struck home."
This 10 the afst thunder storm
ever welcomed. Wsyman," Hath
said, locking soguiahly up .. hin,
"And yours willing to marry 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
HEALTH IA ks
~ WILLIAM eRApN nd.

Coed Hsrss bsass for Syphilis.
Here 10 part Of . letter from .
correspondent who has locomotor
ataxia which. I'm this case, Is prob
ably due to syphilis:
"Three years before marriage I
had the chancre (ths primary sore
Of syphflis) sxcised and received
internal mercurial treatment for q
period which I now realize was all
too short. I was pronounced cured
and told 1t would be prsfectiy safe
to marry. We have four healthy
children.
-Four years ago l developed my
hrst symptoms of tables (locomotor
ataxia), but the disease was not
correctly diagnosed. II was not
until two years ago that I learned
|it was tabes. Then I took . vigor-
GUS course Of treatment from DIR.
- Of - clinic, and for . year
have been getting negative Was
sernan reactions of the spinal
fur. Blood tests had become neg
alive some time before that. The
treatment consisted of four
courses, six injections TO each
course, Of salvarsan and neo-sal-
varsan. in combination with mer-
curry. However, - . kind Of life
insure. - DR.. - puts it, am to
take course of mercurial fnunc-
tfons every year"
The physician whose name I
have deleted is one of the most
competent authorities on syphilis.
Note that he does not assume that
the syphilis is finally cured merely
because the blood and spinal fluid
Wassermann tests have become
permanently negative. The doctor
still advises the patient to resume
mercurial treatment for q time ev-
cry yeaf-for life. .
Note that the doctor, although
an advocate of the newer anti
syphilitic crugs-the arsenic-com-
pounds mentioned - has abiding
faith in that old standby, mercury,
to which the. patient is counselled
to return year after year, rs life
insurance"
There are other instructive
things in the correspondents let
ter which I cannot mention lest
some one suspect his identity. As
it is l have purposely twisted 4
few details.
At various times have express
ed here by personal opinions about
syphilis and its treatment, which
opinions are not shared by the ma
jority Of physicians. I have said
that I would prefer the older mer-
curial and other remedies to the
newer arsenic-compounds (so-cal1y
ed 6S6, salvarsan, or as it is proper.
ly called in this country, arsphen.
anime or neo-arsphenamine) II ]
were to be treated for syphilis
And have said that in my opinion
we cannot think Of syphilis as eve,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
Today's Events

Today Is the 300th anniversary
Of the birth Of Prince Rupert OF
the Rhine. famous in history as
''the Mad Cavalier"
The president and Mrs. Wilson
observe their fourth wedding ami
versary today.
DR.. Lyman Abbott. eminent cler-
gyman, author and editor, today
enters upon his S5th year.
Detroit has made elaborate prep
arations for the reception and en-
tertainment Of General Pershing
and his staff, who visit that city
today.
The Southern Alluvial Land as
ISOLATION, which aims at the recla-
nation Of thousands Of acres in the
lower Mississippi valley, heets in
annual session today at Memphis.
Members Of the dominion railway
commission, following a series OF
hearings throughout Canada on the
subject Of the proposed increase IN
telegraph rates. return to Ottawa
today for q final hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
ANY.

ANY.
Amy, signifying beloved, is de-
rived from the Latin amo, to love.
There is an adjective amahilie,
meaning lovable, which gave rise
to the feminine proper name Alma
BILE, much used in early times,
probably through some compliment
tary allusion to the quality which
is an admirable II sometimes rare
feminine possession.
The first Afmable known to his
tory was the Norman heiress OF
Gloucester who so strongly pro-
tested against accepting even a
kings son without q name. On
English lips her name was ANA
bel, which has been handed down
practically unchanged in English
families. France adopted the name.
after placing the stamp OF her Ian
guage upon it, and long honored .
Saint Amata or Aimee. She had
many namesakes, SO there can be
little doubt that Norman families
are responsible for pretty simple
Amy.
England liked the name and
adopted that spelling, but France
has always chung to Aimee. About
the end Of the 7th century, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
Brad'sbit O. Verse
THE 6UNNY eDE.

THE SUNNY 6DE.
That some things should bs
rishted, I'm willing to admit; and
I'd feel much delighted II times
were changed . bit: II ". could
evil Danish, II war and strife would
vanish. II mortals we're less clan
nish, twould surely make . hit
That problems big are looming. /
cannot we'll deny, but that 10 not
assuming that We must weep and
sigh: there's not trouble pending
that's past cur power Of mending;
no crisis dite 10 tssndin9 tpm
which We nsed TO shy. When
prophets gium fepruve me, I kick
up festive hesls:- I ambie to the
movie and laugh through SEVEN
reels; to every whining geess1 and
Svekx da1Ae0 XheeQe1. ! talk lks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

old J. Caesar, and stop their whir-
ring wheels. To gents who preach
disaster. to gaunt and gloomy
seers, I send the helpful pastor
with sundry texts and cheers; for
II this land Of story. Of victory and
glory. the past is hunkadory, the
future holds no fears. That all is
not perfection can hardly be- de-
MED: but walls Of sad detection are
imbicile and snide; when howlers
view with pity I quote from pre-
cepts gritty and sing . cheerful
ditty and walk the sunny side.
GLEN BRADSHAW,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

NNsAS 80 ~ OAoVUs ~
lion burueu. EfVderie J. Haekin. Dtrscto
efdreas and shsle0 tve-esat stamp for /
! ennAdential. tn Eupl1ss no9ng cent diyV,
es4d 70 ano1ymnus lestaesD.
@. What is the average salary of
all the wage earners In the United
States? r. d.
A. A government actuafy, who is
possibly more familiar with the in
comes Of the people Of the United
States than any other man. says
the average wage Of every person
who works is b-tween $1,000 and
$3.50. He says that $1,000 per an
mum is about the right figure.
q. How should q frost bite be
treated? N. U.
A. The usual method Of immed-
late treatment Of q frost bite is to
rub the affected parts with snow
il It is available, or battle them
with ice water, and then with wa
ter at higher temperatures. .
I, q. What 10 the electoral college!
H. s. c.
A. The persons who. according
to the political system Of the Unit
ed States, are chosen by the people
Of the different states to elect the
president and vice president are
called electors, and form the cleo
toral college. Each state chooses
a number of electors equal to the
number Of members it sends to
both houses of congress.
@. What are hyingfish? F.F.
A. Flying fish are fish capable OF
projecting themselves from the va
ter and sailing through the air.
There are q number Of fish, mostly
in warmer esas, that possess this
power. Flying fish Of Southern
California have been known to ny
one-Quarter Of . mile without ris-
ing moro than three or four feet.
O. How many popes have been
named Gregory? MR.. l..
A. There have been Is popes
with this mama.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

! Thousands of Austrian and Hungarian chill
cren are being taken to Italy. Germany and
death. America. evidently, has no monopoly in
philanthropic impulse and these youngsters
Lard as their present fate may be, probably
win grow up with better opinions Of their
reighbors on the other side OF national bound
try lines than their parents had.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18
Today's Anniversaries

is70-Assembly Of German princes
presented the king Of Prus-
STA with an address request
ing him to become emperor.
lS77-The Protestant Episcopal
diocese Of Springfield. ILL.,,
was organized.
19l6-Great Britain sent single
men of the new volunteers,
- from 10 TO % years old, to
the colOrs.
1e15-Ten persons killed In. q Ger.
: man lir raid Oh London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

!. Wanhinftoa. D. G. G1vO full name art
Isua Dcstese: p hsief. An Inquiries an
@. What day is observed in Eu-
rope as Labor day? J. Cd.
A. Labor day is observed in sew
eral countries in Europe on the
first day Of May.
@. What is a whispering gallery?
X. F. E.
A. This is a name given to .
number of galleries in the interior
Of domed buildings in which, be-
cause of their construction, it is
possible to hear slight sounds at
unusual distances. The whispering
gallery OF the United States capitol.
and that in st. PauTs cathedral.
London. Are the most noted in the
world. A Whisper in either place
can be distinctly heard a hundred
feet away.
@. What is the highest medal
awarded in the United States?
L. G.
A. The congressional medal OF
honor is the highest United States
award that can be given to SOL
der. Seventy-eight such medals
were awarded during the World
war, Sergeant York's being one or
them.
@. What is the population Of Po-
land? E. F. K.
A. No Official figures are as yet
available as to the population Of
Poland, but it is estimated at 22.-
100000. Its area is about $500
square miles, or about The size Of
Utah.
@. What is a cheap substitute for
a porcelain top kitchen tablet
| D. G. NJ
A. An inexpensive substitute for
such a table may be secured by
covering an ordinary table with
white oil cloth, and giving it two
or three coats Of transparent var
nish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

Forty men were killed in German factory
Ny the explosion OF she'll. The allies prob
ably will want to know whether It Is true, a.
claimed. that the accident occurred in the pro-
cess of unloading. or in loading, and II It was
tie former what it was proposed to do with
Che salvaged materials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

Cuba has reason to view with alarm" prep
arat!ons being made in this country to make
1t the distributing point for the millions Of
dollars worth of alcoholic goods remaining on
hand In this country. Rock Island. in the light
Of IT'S experience in the last days of the saloon.
viii be up against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

d'roiessor Portals statement that reports Of
his prediction o. the end of the world were
greatly exaggerated" summarized the situa-
tion perfectly. 1t might also have won him
International fame as a humorist in place Of
the reputation he lost as . prophet if Mark
Twain hadn't beaten him to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

THE Eon-Partsan league. 1t seems, disk-
6reG with the l. W. w. couple of years ago.
that's the great trouble with a great many
81 our otherwise half way decent reformers.
They are not very particular as to the kind T..
company they keep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

That Eew Foundland dog that swan ashore
with a line and saved 81 people shipwrecked
on the New FOurdland coast was as truly q
Zero as any human being who ever performed
similar valiant service 1t Is more fortunate
than human heroes in that it Is in no danger Of
La receive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-18

! Germany is said to be buying heavily of the
Whisky stocks in this country. II it Is getting
the kind Of goods the bootleggers are psddling
4ere no one need be surprised il there is II
pronounced revival OF bolshevism among the
feutons Immediately after delivery.