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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
Today's Anniversaries

1S35-Roswell P. Flower, governor
of New York. IS91-95. born
at Theresa, N. Y. Died at
Bastport, L. l., May IL. 1899
1894 total eclipse of the sun
was visible throughout a
large part of North Ameri-
ca.
1S77-The capital of West Virginia
was located at Charleston by
popular vote.
l903-Lieutenant General Nelson
A Miles issued an address
TO the U. s. army on the oc-
casion of his retirement.
1904-The British army entered
Lhassa unopposed.
1911-Through the London dock
strike 10000 men were
thrown out OF employment.
1914-British troops seized Togo
land on the gold coast of AT
RIGA.
1915-Russians held fast to east
band of the Vistula and bonn
barded Warsaw positions.
1916-French gained near Peronne
and Italians pushed toward
Trieste.
l917-The Republic of Liberia de-
clared war on Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

how manly and handsome he was
After that. Marcus Dale divided
his time between the two houses.
Wanda Hoped that with the garner
ing of the crops her father would
see his way clear to provide her
with new pretty summer suit like
Alma Trevor wore. There was a
spice Of jealous rivalry in this con-
ception, for Alma haG made a de-
termined set at the handsome
tsranger. although he did not seem
particularly to notice her.
81 am anxious to have you do
something for me, Miss Bruce, -
spoke Dale one day. II have al
ways dabbled in an amateurish way
with so-called magic, and my ord
mary tricks of legerdemain have
so fascinated the little ones that I
have sent TO the city for my parlor
outfit in that line, and I want you
to gather in all the Juveniles n
reach and give them a party. 1
viii provide for the ice cream and
the like and we will try to give the
tots the time Of their lives"
Wanda liked that I'VE" and dill
gently carried out her part OF the
program. Some older folk came to
the entertainment and we're as
pleased as the little ones. Dale
made quite program with his
magic wand" He 1ured number
less rabbits from an empty bag,
made a cake in a silk hat, found
dozen eggs in the clothing of little
Willis, turned stick OF frewood
into bewildering pot of roses, and
caught shower of bright, pretty
toys, apparently falling through
the air from nowhere.
Little Willis got possession of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
THE MAGIC WAND.
(Copyright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper Unionl

- ..
Newspaper Union.)
AS summer boarder Marcus
Dale was a general favorite. He
was about % years OF age and
rather pale and delicate looking,
but that, the Mortons understood,
was due to nervous breakdown
from oFerstudy.
They say he is going to become
B great lawyer and is very rich, ="
Mrs. Morton told her nearest neigh
Dor, Wanda Bruce.
Wanda had noticed the young
man when he arrived. He took to
the Morton children. and these lat
ter invited over the Bruce brood
Of FIVE, who came back to Wanda
with marvellous stories.
Honest, Wanda" declared her
brother Willis, ~he made a balloon
putzof tissue-paper that went clean
mp out OF sight
Yes" added little Italia, excit-
EDDY, ~and he'll go up to a tree and
say. Give me some chocolates, Mr.
Tree and they'll fall right off into
his hand"
4And he picks gum drops OFF of
blackberry bushes" affirmed won
der-eyed little Martha.
Wanda smiled, pleased and ad-
hiring this stranger who was will
Ing to devote his time 70 entertain
ing tbs children. It showed good,
KIND heart, and one day when this
amateur magician and lover OF
children came dashing through
5ownpour Of rain, a little one in
Zach arm, Wanda saw him close at
band for the first time ana realized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

turn postage. Be brief. All inquiries ara
to each individual. No attention will be
/ fees in all were more or less ser
iously damaged. In France, 5O.754
we're completely destroyed, and ST.
DAB partly destroyed. This does not
include buildings which had mere
ly broken window panes and shell
scratches on the walls.
Q. Can you give me the total
number of days of battle? G. d.
A. According to the latest
statistics of the general staff of the
United States army the battles
fought by the American troops
numbered thirteen, and the days OF
battle two hundred. The largest loss
sustained was in the forty-seven-
day battle in the Meuse-Argonne Of
fensive, where ten per cent of our
boys were either killed or wound
ed.
O. What is the meaning of the
saying, Go to Bath, and get your
head shaved" /. r. B.
A. Formerly people who showed
symptoms of insanity were sent to
VI lin llAC al atDA db DAAl
In those days they always shaved
the heads of those suspected of in
sanity.
@. Is there anything improper in
calling a woman an Amazon? J. W.
A. No, the Amazons figure in
Greek mythology as race of wom-
en-. having no men among them.
who lived on the coast of the Black
Sea and in the Caucasus. They
were supposed to be women of
great size, strength, courage and
physical perfection, and these are
the qualities usually associated with
the term.
Q. At what sum of money do
dimes and nickels cease to be legal
tender? A. S.
A. The smaller sizes of money
such as half dollars. dimes and
aickels are legal tender in sums
not exceeding $40 on every pay
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

see him often.
am taking it for granted that
you are an intelligent little girl
who will show discretion. Try to
be sensible in your love for the
boy. AS long as you are in love
you cannot deny the truth, but you
can refuse to do anything cheaper
ing.
Do not let him make love to you
or talk OF love. This may be
strong test OF your character, but
it will be worth while. He will re-
spect you more and so will others
because your personality will show
that you have fine, self-respecting
nature which you are not willing
TO cheaper when You pass from
childhood to womanhoOd.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Ever
since I had the influenza last win
ter / have been losing my hair until
l have scarcely any left. I used 10
have very heavy hair. Please tell
me something TO do. c. NJ.
The following tonic is highly
recommended for loss of hair or
badness.
Resorcfn .............11s grains
Quinine, hydropchlorate B grains
Pure vaseline ............ 1 ounce
This is to be applied to that part
of the scalp which is devoid of hair
or from which the hair is rapidly
falling. Should this preparation
produce much irritation OF the
scalp, an ointment composed OF 20
grains of borax to 100 Of vaseline
should be applied.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
boy, 10. Would il be right for me
to keep steady company with a girl
of Il? YOURS TRULY
No. Not only is this girl too
young TO receive marked attention
from any man. but you have no
right to expect the privilege Of mo-
nopolizing the time of a young
woman to whom you are not an
gagged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
'Brad'sBit O. Verse
THE PERFECT DAY.

I wonder in what golden cline
well find a perfect day; | wonder
in what far-of time our cares will
drift away: in what sweet land
we'll find relief from all our pain
and all our grief; where troubles
will be few and brief and joys will
never stray. 1 wonder il there
is an aisle somewhere across the
sea where all the fields in beauty
smile and life is bright and free;
where youth is like a new born
rose, where man to ripper wisdom
grows. where age may rest in
sweet repose and all may happy be.
1t may be so: and yet, methinks
that you and l, if we were there,
would feel regret and long to hear
a sigh: that we you'd miss the
pulsing life, the hours with hopes
and struggles rife, the throb, the
thrill. the stress, the strife. the
dreams of by and by. I wonder
why we fret and groan for days of
perfect bliss; and why in anguish
we bemoan the blessings that we
miss. With all its brief and all its
tears, with all its sorrows and its
fears, we might not find in weary
years a better place than this.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

the magic wand later, and amused
them all by trying to bring sweet
meats from trees and doves from
all kinds of places. 1t was about a
week later when Wanda's father,
who had driven to the county seat
on business, returned, bringing into
the house a long. deep pasteboard
box. He had picked it up on the
road, where it had doubtless fallen
from some touring automobile.
You take charge of it, Wanda"
he said 1T seems to be some kind
of feminine f1ummery;" in which
he was correct, for when Wanda
opened the box there was revealed
a complete bridal trousseau. She
sighed as she wondered if the time
would come when she could glow
and gladden. over like finery of her
own. Mr.. Bruce had sent word to
the county seat of his find and
doubted not that the owner of the
box would sooner or later appear.
One afternoon all the folks had
gone away from the house except
little Willis and Wanda Willis was
decorated wand Dale had made for
him. Wanda had 1iven way to a
temptation she could not resist.
She had brought the trousseau out
fit down to the sitting room, where
there was large mirror, had DON
ned the attire and was surveying
herself at fun length when, un-
noticed by her, Mr.. Dale came into
the hall
Why, hello, Whilst" he hailed.
in his usual genial way. "All alone :?
And working away with the magic
wand? I'm afraid l have put a lot
of nonsense in that hripnt Ii+tIa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Terms Of the settlement between the Tri-
City Railway company and its tratnmen are
satisfactory to everybody, with the possible ex-
ception of the corporation, and nobody fears for
a moment that it has been doomed to bank
ruptcy BY the wage scale agreed upon. Ger
tainly the company is in much better position
now than it was before to go before the people
with its plea for increased fares. The Argus
feels especially gratifed in the outcome OF
the controversy, since it was the only daily
newspaper in the three cities which stood by
the men IN their demands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

head Of yours"
Il tapped the chicken COOP with
it this morning" Wanted Willis,
land four rats ran out. See mel
Appear Appear" shouted the little
necromancer, Shaping the door
with his wand and repeating the
summons he had heard Dale en-
ploy when conjuring material pre-
sensations from odd places. 'Oh.
see-it's a fairy"
As the door went open there was
the blushing, beautiful Wanda.
fairly caught in the wiles of her
folly. Her loneliness exaggerated
the dainty vanities of dress and dec
Grafton fairly electrified Dale.
willis, my boy" he said, with an
emotion that thrilled Wanda. you
have evoked the most beautiful
creature the magic wand ever sum
moned." and coming forward, he
took Wanda's hand, drew her to
his side, and caid, simply, but ard
emily.
Wanda, love you!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
HEALTH TAH K8
BY WILLIAM Il BRADY r1n.

after the freak shoes have been laid
away for long rest. II takes time
to restore the functional integrity
of muscles which have degenerated
from years of immobilization.
Sometimes restoration is out of the
question.
straight last. low-heeled shoe much
relief may be obtained by wearing
under the ball of the foot a beveled
pad of soft leather or felt, applied
lengthwise, 21z by IL by Il inch
at its thickest part. This is to sup
port the transverse arch. The pad
may be fixed in the shoe by a shoe
maker. There is no hope of over
coming metatarsalgia if the victim
persists in wearing freak shoes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

address and enclose two-cent stamp for n
confidential. the replies being sent dlrec
paid TO anonymous lettersl.
O. Please describe the Jewish
flag? NJ. A G.
A The Jewish flag which is be-
ing adopted by the Zionist Fedora
tions under the protectorate of the
British government is white field
with horizontal stripes of light blue
near the top and the bottom. Be
tween the stripes on the white field
is a six-pointed light blue star.
O. Is there any way to keep
stockings fast black? F. T.
A A little vinegar added to the
rinse water for black stockings will
keep them fast black.
A. What has the war cost France
in money and human material? H.
ID.
A. The war has cost France
about two million men and over
thirty billion dollars.
@. What is the ella Monster and
where does it get its name? F. V.
A. The ella Monster is a large
lizard which is clumsy and most re-
pulsive il appearance. 1t is so call
ed from the ella river in Arizona,
end i, the only member of its fam
lily which is .venomous.
O. What is meant by triplex glass
and in what way was it of service
in the war? H. F. D.
A. TripIex glass is made up OF
three layers of material, tw1 CT
.ss and the nIidd layer f
xylonite. The middle layer makes
the glass no less transparent but
keeps it from breaking. A severe
blow produces fissures in the gloss
hat tie flexible material holds it
all together. 1t proved to be of
great service during the war for
goggles for airmen. It is slightly
thicker than other glass and of an
amber tint.
@. How many buildings were de-
stroyed in France and in the entire
devastated sections during the war?
I. L.
A. Approximately 100000 edi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

worked. If we crowd it too hard it may break
down altogether and then we will not be
much better of than Russia is.
Do what you can to ease the pressure. Be
patient. Think how much worse of you might
be than you actually are. Let the processes
of law and order take their course. Your day
in court will come in due time and then you
will get fairer hearing than is possible now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
Discoveries.

Discoveries.
Paper Hat Bags Ordinary large
paper hat bags. with a hole cut In
the center of the bottom and pulled
over waists, hung from a hanger
will keep them fresh and clean. 10
is also good use TO make OF old
and odd-siZe pillow cases in like
manner. Regular dustproof paper
bags may be purchased for all
clothing, which will soon pay fer
themselves in keeping the clothes
clean.
The Dining ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
the dining room table should al
ways be found a small hassock or
fOotstool for the mother or the
child whose feet just miss the floor.
Mother is wonderfully rested by
bringing her feet from the floor,
where there is less strain and no
rush of blood to them. Children
are often restless at the table foI
the same reason.
Oil Paper Save all the waved
paper from bread and groceries
and use on the ironing board for
smoothing the irons. The paradln
on them gives the irons a 6ne,
smooth surface. besides cleaning
them.
To Prevent Mold prevent
mold from forming on top OF the
liquid in which pickles are kept.
put in a few pieces OF horseradi "a
root.
A Meat Substitute a cur ~
chDDDed Daanuts and two a~gs 10
cornmeal mush and beat smoo' a..
Turn into molds and when esd
slice and fry in bacon fat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Less than 100000 United States soldiers
were left in Europe Aug. 1. Critics who used
to lambast the war department for want of
speed in getting the men home long ago turned
their attention to other directions where the
facts to refute their charges were not so
obvious
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

The Tri-City Railway company, having rec
ognized the justice Of the demands of its en-
ployes it is up to the Central Union Telephone
company to do likewise. particularly since the
latter company is now sending out the monthly
statements for services which it has NOT
rendered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Please, Mr.. Denman, now that things are
looking better, won't you put in new switches
at Nineteenth and Seventeenth streets on Sec
ond avenue? There is nothing like them in
Davenport, and Rock Island revenue as you
have admitted. helps to keep things going
the Iowa side Of the river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

The street car men are being generally
complimented upon the orderly manner in
which they conducted their strike. They made
a clean issue and the public, approaching the
justice of their claims as well as approving
their methods. was with them, and that was
powerful influence in their favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
ENEMY NOT ALLOWED HERE.

The nothing disease of sugar
cane is one of those enemies of
the United States that the depart
ment of agriculture purposes con-
quering before it actually invades
the country. During the past few
years. the disease has increased
rapidly in the sugar plantations of
Porto Rico. Although "a similar
disease has caused serious losses
in Java, Hawaii, and other sugar
producing regions. neither the
cause of the malady nor its meth
cd of spreading has ever been de-
termined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Chile has ratified the League of Nations
without a dissenting vote Schemes to do away
with war do not mean much one way or the
other to your average South American republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
Recipes For a Day.

Peach Dumplings-Two cups OF
-four. one-half teaspoon salt, two
teaspoons of baking powder, one
ters cup of milk, peaches.
Sift dry materials four times.
Cut in butter, add milk. Lastly add
beaten egg. Roll on well-fioNTed
pastry board. Cut with three-iuch
biscuit cutter. Make a dent in each
dumping and lay a sweetened half
of peach in this. Bake 20 minutes
in quick oven Ten minutes be-
fore taking out of the oven pour
one cup OF syrup over dumplings
This makes a fine shortcake crust,
too.
Chill Con Carne-One pound
hamburg steak, two onions, one can
kidney beans, one quart of toma-
toes. red pepper. salt, two table
spoons shortening.
Put shortening in frying pan, cut
up the onions and fry. Add ham
burg, cook that until done. stir
ring often. Then add beans ami
tomatoes. Season. This should be
highly seasoned. Some use noodles
in place of beans.
Mustard Beans-One peck OF
beans, six large onions, one quart
vinegar, three cups of sugar, one
tablespoon salt. three tablespoons
of -four, two jars OF mustard
Cook vinegar, sugar. salt and
-four, thickening until thick Mash
onions and mix mustard with them
so it will not curd 1.-THE onions
should be cooked 1rstl Then stir
onions and mustard into vinegar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
The War a Year Ago

Major General Graves named to
command U. S. Siberian contingent.
General March announced United
States planned to raise army of
5000 600
Lloyd George. in house of COM
mons, said $50 German submarines
had been sunk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
BOLSHEvIKI CONCENTRATING

Tokio.-The bolshevih who are
operating between Omsk and &C.
lSutsk appear to be concentratin- p
the neighborhood of Krasnoyars'l,
say advices received here Their
number is estimated at 5000. Thor
main body frequently makes might
attacks on railway stations in the
vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Tennessee women will have their
first opportunity to vote in the mu-
uicipal primary to be held in Knox
Vile early in September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
Menu Hint
BREAKFAST.

Stewed Peaches.
Waffles. Fruit Syrup.
Bacon. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Cold Cornbeef. Potato Salad.
Hot Rolls. Chocolate Pudding.
Tea.
DINNER.
Dreaded Pork Chops.
Baked Potatoes. Apple Sauce.
Green String Beans with White
Sauce
Bread and Butter.
Baked Peach Dumplings. Coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

An apron Is the first article of
clothing mentioned in history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
Household Hints

I mixture, pour this mixture over
beans (Which have been cooked uu-
I'll tenderl and bring to a boil.
Can.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Owing to a misunderstanding announced
an elder to a church congregation in nearby
city 1.-THE supply arranged for in the absence
Of the regular pastor has not appeared, conse-
quently there will be no service. The congre-
CATION will rise and sing Praise God from
whom all blessings fiow,' and be dismissed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
Argus information Bureau


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Captain Archie Roosevelt has taken a job
with an oil company. He says he does not
know what his duties are to be. Well hazard
a guess that he'll be merely an advertisement
to sell stock and products.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

A prof writes to recommend that Brandy
wine n. Y, be changed to Antiwine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Now that the big war is ended the smaller
nations of Europe can resume their battling
which really never has ceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07
Chance for Some Bright Mind.

Sir: An Associated Press dispatch came to
my notice the other day relating how a bomt
placed by Italian terrorists suddenly explod-
ed" killing five. That's the trouble with prac-
tically all of those bombs-they're so sudden
If some one will offer good working attach
ment to cause them to go of with more DELHI
Grafton he will earn the thanks Of a grateful
aristocracy. X Y. q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

One of the most difficult jobs to make good
at is that of being the son Of famous father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

Someone has rightly said that the man who
invented the near-beer had a mighty poor con
ception as to distances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

The former kaiser's hair has turned white
What was it a famous poet said about The
frost on the pumpkin?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

The paradoxical thing about the airplane is
that it is not much good unless used up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-07

The actors now are threatening to strike
because they are not paid for Sunday work
Did you ever see an actor work?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-18
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
CHOOSE OFFICERS
Nmety-Sccond Annual Conclave of
Grand Commandery of Connect
4s>
icut Held i'm Hartford Today.

Hartford March 1S-At the 92d
annual conclave of the Grand, Com
mandery of Connecticut, knights
Templar, in this city today, Grand
Master Lee Smith, of Pittsburgh, of
the Grand Encampment Of the United
States, was represented by Past Grand
Commander Albert w. Mattoon, of
New Haven. This was an Innovation
as the personal representative of the
grand master has heretofore come
from another jurisdiction.
Grand Recorder Eli C. Birdseye. Of
Meriden, reported a mem bership Of
1850 on March I. During the Year
there were 232 candidates knighted
There were 102 deaths.
Grand Treasurer Costello Lippitt. of
Norwich, reported receipts of $4974
and a balance of 5 ,029. The invest
ed funds are $11,061.15.
H. Wales Lines, of Meriden, treas
urer of the Grand Encampment, who
was present, has missed only one
grand commandery conclave since
1857.
The following officers were elected:
Eminent Grand Commander, Carey
Congdon. New London: deputy grand
commander Benjamin L. Coe, Water
bury; grand generalissimo. Frederick
Huntington, Meriden; grand captain
general, Eugene J. Clark, Middle
town; grand senior warden James c.
Mcpherson, Norwich; grand junior
warden, George E. Hinman, Wilt
mantle; grand prelate, F. Ward De-
I<lyn, Danbury; grand treasurer. Cos
telIo Lippitt, Norwich; grand record
er, Eli G. Birdseye, Meriden
Appointm Grand standard
bearer, Angus Mckenzie, Bridgeport;
grand sword bearer, Burton II.
Strickland, New Haven; grand ward
er. Milton T.. Wood, Norwalk: grand
aptain of guard, Clayton G. Rowley,
Hartford