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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

greatly mystified frame of mind.
Speaking of getting shipped, l
have just written a very sad song
in the style of the old sentimental
ballads of the Spanish war days. It's
called THE Sailors Farewell" and
l think Polly will like it. l haven't
polished it up yet, but here it is as
it is:
a sailor to his mother came and
said, ooh, mother, dear,
I got to go away and fight the
war
So, mother. don't you cry too hard,
and don't you have no fear
When you find that I'm not stick
ing round no more"
MY boy" the sweet old lady said,
81 hate to see you go.
I've knowed you since when you
was but kid,
But if the question you should ask,
I'll tell the whole world So
It's the only decent thing you
ever did"
A tear she brushed aside,
And then she sadly cried:
Chorus.
I'm proud my boys a sailor man
what sails upon the sea-
I've always liked him pretty well,
although he is so dumb.
For years he's stuck around the
house and disappointed me.
thought that he was going to
be a bum"
He took her gently by the hand and
kissed her on the bean
And said, when I'm about to
fight the Hun
You shouldn't talk to me that way;
think it's awfully mean
l amt agoin' to have a lot of fun"
Il know. my child" the mother said.
THE parting makes me sad,
But go you must away and fight
the war.
At least you will not live to drink
as much as did your dad
So here's your lid. my lad, and
there's the door"
Then as he turned away
He heard her softly say:
Chorus.
The sailors / have ever loved. I'm
glad my lads a COB.
Although it SENS to me he's much
too dumb.
But after all perhaps he isn't such
an awful slob--
l always knew that Kaiser was a
bumi"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
EgEsAITdI TAHdKS
BY W! I'll !!:l!e!!. 4 sR RAD ND:

Good Dentistry a Good Investment.
Imperfect removal of the dental
pulp, when the pulp has been de-
stroyed by infection from a cav
ity or devitalized by the dentist for
the application OF crown or bridge,
is a common cause of focal infec-
ton about the root OF a tooth.
The canal of the root, having
been rendered aseptic, that is, sur
gically clean, must be very careful
ly filled with Aon-irritating filling
which will Theoretically close the
canal against subsequent invasion
by bacteria which are always pres
ent in the mouth. This seems
simple operation. yet it is one Of
the most delicate ana most diff
cult operations, and it requires not
only skill and patience but con-
siderable time to make the opera
ton a success. When such root
canal has been rendered aseptic
and successfully filled the tooth is
then proof against any future trou-
BILE.
4AIdS IpI the VI uldH~
kind, many a victim of neglected
teeth does not realize that dentistry
is a fine art and therefore specu-
lates in cheap but dangerous imi-
tations.
If such an operation is done IN
hurried and unskilled way the
tooth will perhaps give no pain, il
will feel quite comfortable, and
yet deep down in or around the root
there is a focus or infection with a
vilIainous germ called the Strepto-
coccus viridans. Months or years
later the Spectator begins to draw
dividends in the form of joint dis
ease. Only an X-ray negative will
disclose the septic focus, and then,
TOO often, rather late to fOrestall
serious impairment of the structure
of the affected joints.
1t is regrettable that teeth should
be neglected long enough to make
LIBERALIZATION of the dental pulp
become necessary. 1t would not
become necessary if every individ
ual would regularly visit the den
fist and have the teeth examined
and treated if found carious or dis
eased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
Tasty Salads.

Turkish Salad-Shred one seeded
green pepper, very fine, add a cup
of shredded cabbage and one shred
ded celery. When celery is high
and scarce, use more cabbage, and
season with celery salt. Cut up a
tasty apple in very small pieces and
add to the salad, also about twenty
seeded white grapes cut in halves
and q few English walnut meats.
Mix thoroughly and leave in a cool
place for about three hours. Just
before serving, turn Off all the Ii
qufd possible, pressing the mixture
and then dress with mayonnaise.
Ptmento Salad-Place one-half
box of gelatin in a little cold water
until dissolved and then add one
cup boiling water. To this add one
half cup sugar and one-half cup le-
mon Juice. Chop together two cups
OF cabbage, one cup celery, one cup
nuts and one can pinentoes. Place
the two mixtures together, salt and
pepper to taste. Mold in g large or
Individual molds and when hard
turn on lettuce leaf, and serve with
Cabbage Nut Salad-Shred very
fine three cups OF cabbage. Season
with a little salt and sugar TO
taste adding Just enough sweet
cream to moisten. Then add one
quarter cup nut meats and serve
on lettuce with a boiled dressing.
Kidney Bean Salad-To one cup
[ red kidney beans add one cup of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

Washington, Feb. 8-The casu-
atty list made public today has a
total of 256 names. To date the to-
tai casualties reported including
those in today's list are given as
1851.
(SECTION ONE)
Killed in Action.
CORPORAL.
Frank w. Jones, Chester, Iowa
PRIVATES.
Carl B. Heller, Dubuque, Iowa.
Thomas F. Murphy, Wilton, Iowa.
Died OF Wounds.
PRIVATES.
Glen R. Kendrick, Villisca, Iowa
Leonard Larson, Galesburg, Ill.
Elmer E. Underhill, Little Rock,
Iowa.
Wounded Severely.
CORPORALS.
John Hartenbauer, Chicago.
Joseph S. Romanowski, Chicago.
(SECTION TWO.
Died of Accident and Other Causes.
PRIVATES.
Thomas Lee, Sioux City, Iowa:
James A. Steelman, Little Cedar,
Iowa
Died of Disease.
PRIVATES.
Waugh Bremen Brown, North
English, Iowa.
Joseph r. Moore, Undertook, Ill
Wounded Severely.
LIEUTENANT.
William G.. Aitken, Storm Lake,
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
Chr Bull nf 6nttnr

SERGEANT. -
Ronald G. Klein, Danville, Ill.
CORPORALS.
Edward N. Johnson, Galesburg,
III.
John V. Krolak, Peru, ILL.,
WAGNER.
Todd Garrett. Augusta. Iowa.
PRIVATES.
Frank w Reetz, Cromwell, Iowa
Helmuth l.. Rock, Dixon, Iowa
Joseph J. Rogan, Epworth, Iowa
George W. Thompson, Quincy, Ill.
MARIN ECORPS CASUALTIES.
Killed in action.
PRIVATES.
Lorne n. GustafsOn. Chicago.
Ernest ~ Galland. Salix, Iowa
Died from Wounds.
PRIVATES.
Ralph w. Johnson, Chicago.
Carl Musgrave Yale, I'll.
John b. Benson, Ava, I'll.
Killed in Action.
previously reported missingl.
PRIVATES.
Gard Richardson. Goreville, Ill.
Returned TO France.
previously reported in hands Of
enemy.
PRIVATES.
Adams 3. Kirscht, Niles Center,
Ill.
Present for Duty.
previously reported missiRg1.
SECOND LIEUTENANT.
Augustus Paris, Rosiclairc, H.
PRIVATES.
Leon I. SweitZer, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

/ beginning and end of her arpu-
ment, when coaxed, threatened and
cajoled, was:
81 love Vernon. / shall RIM
away and marry him the first
chance 1 getI"
The Barnes mansion was fiat
rooted. Elida had got nto the way
OF taking a chair up there and
reading, writing and nursing her
sorrow. She chose this rather than
the garden, under constant lvnx
eyed cynosure. No one intruded
upon that solitude.
81 don't think any ardent Iovar
will elope with my daughter
hedged in the way we've got hertz
the Judge congratulated himself
but devoted lovers have their
ways, and somehow Vernon Glare
got secret word to Elida. and one
starltt night that happened which
set Rockton affame with excite
ment and delight.
Afterwards the man of all uo-t,
insisted that 6 great bird f1onnAd
into view aloft. Aunt Tahitha. IN
the garden, deserted q winged
monster Hopping overhead and
tainted sway. They found a part
Of the upper cornice broken away
and a faint Of gasoline IN the at
mosphsre.
And sailing away against the
full moon was speeding speck.
II bore TO safety and bliss Vernon
Clare, expert aviator. and Elida
Harness, romance charmed to the
fun, and two hours later Elida
Barnes was Eiida Clare,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
"As Usual. Don't Seem to Do Anything Right

| Aug IL have perfectly
splendid idea OF course, like the
rest of my ideas ii won't work, but
it is a perfectly splendid idea for
all that l got it while travelling
on the ferry boat from New York
/ to Staten Island-the longest sea
voyage l have had since l joined
the navy. On this trip, l saw num-
| Der OF ships so gaudily and care
| lessly painted that any GOd-fearing
skipper of the Spanish Maine
would positively have refused to
command.
This was my first experience
with camouflage, and it impressed
me most unfavorably. An ordinary
ship on a grumbling ocean is diff
ficuIt enough as it is to establish
! friendly relations with, but when
trigged out in this manner-why
serve meals at all, say l. Never
theless it occurred to me that it
would not be a bad idea at all to
camouflage ones hammock in such
a manner that it took upon itself
the texture and appearance of the
bulkhead of the barracks in which
il was swung. In this manner a
sailor could sleep undisturbed for
three weeks if he so desired land he
dOes), without ever being teChni-
cally considered a deseTter
One could elaborate this idea still
further and make ones sea bag
look like a clump of poison ivy, so
that no inspecting officer would
ever care to become intimate with
;f- of in I'll MI
This is merely an idea of mine,
and now that everybody knows
about it l guess there isn't much
use in going ahead with it.
Aug. .S.-"This guide is Left"
shouted the p o., and naturally
looked around to see what had
become of the poor fellow.
Keep your head straight. Eyes
to the front. Don't move! What
cha lookin' at?"
Il was looking for the guide that
was left" said / timidly. 1T seems
to me that he is always being left"
Company dismissed" said the P.
o.. promptly. showing a wonderful
command of the situation under
rather trying circumstances, for
the boo-hoo that went up from the
men after my remark defied all re
straints of discipline.
Say, Biltmore." says the P. o. to
me a moment later. I'm going to
see if l can't get you shipped to
Siberia If you pull one of them bum
Jokes again. You understand? ?"
But l wasn't joking" l replied
innocently.
e1 NJ hn
nudging me in the ribs. and for
some strange reason he departed in
high good humor, leaving me in a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

twice a month, and as many times
q week after he had become &C
Quainted with Elida.
"Nipped in the budi" proclaimed
the Judge to his spinster sister one
day. and he clacked his tongue and
ctuckled, and fancied he had
reached the acme of wisdom, prud
ence and power. There had been
an exciting scene. The judge had
come upon his daughter and Glare
In the garden cooling like two low
ing doves. Peremptorily he had or
dered Glare from the place, man
dNtoriRIy he had directed Elida to
go to her room and not to leave 1t
until he had given her permission.
There was a mournful week for
the sorrowing little creature who
loved 30 sweetly. The Judge never
did things by halves, he vauntingly
declared that no man should steal
his child away from hint" Aunt
Tabitha, who hated all mankind,
never allowed Elida out OF her
sight when in the walled-in gar
den. The hired man Of the place
was paid extra TO Turk about and
report the first indication OF the
baff1ed lover about the place. Even
Rodney Parker was impressed into
service and valorously patruled
the garden armed with o big horse
pistol for several nights.
This Elida learned was caution
and preparedness for sending her
away for Q year to q select gem
mary which was almost q prison.
For tho firSt time In her life she
was defiant=tow2rd he. fa1hsr-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
Household Hints

celery cut fine, one small onion
and one sweet pickle chopped very
fine. Serve with cooked dressing
on lettuce leaves and garnish with
slices of beets.
Apple and Pineapple Salad-Scoop
out center of apples and mix with
diced canned pineapple one slice to
an apple.i Trim the apple neatly
across the top and fill with the
mixed fruits. Cover with mayon-
naise and add to center two or three
seeded Malaga grapes.
Try These.
To remove paint from clothing.
saturate the spots two or three
times with equal parts of ammonia
and turpentine and then wash out
in soapsuds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
Union of Cities.

Few doubt that Rock Island, Moline and
East Moline some time will operate under a
single municipal government. It may be soon
er than some expect.
The borough plan as outlined in legislation
now pending before the Illinois legislature
may offer an acceptable solution, though doubt
less it will be necessary to make some changes.
III nothing more is accomplished than to reopen
a discussion Of the question and set people to
thinking it will be worth while to have such a
law on the statute books A start must be
made eventually. This may be the time for it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

The X-ray is the only means Of
determining positively whether
root canal filling OF this kind has
been successfully done A mega
tive made a few months after the
operation clearly shows, TO the eX-
perienced interpreter OF N-ray pic
lures. whether the tooth is in
healthy condition. If the X-ray
picture discIoses evidences Of iD'
lection, the tooth is not safe to
keep in the jaw
There are three characters that
menace the health, comfort and
well being of all who deal with
them, first the spectacle peddler,,
second the travelling specialist"
and third the bargain dentist
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Bright's Disease and the Stomach
My sister is very sick with 1
Bright's disease and high blood
pressure. She is twenty-fOur
years old. She has lived almost
exclusively on milk for nearly a
year. But now she has much pain
in the stomach when she takes
milk. and she often vomits the milk
almost Immediately. Vomiting re
Iieves the pain. l firmly believe
she has ulcers of the stomach
caused by the kidney disease, and
l have urged her 10 consult A
stomach specialist and have her
stomach pumped out every day.
await your opinion in regard TO
that. &C. L. o.
Answer-Stomach symptoms arc
often caused by Bright's disease.
Nothing in your description wOuld
suggest ulcer of the stomach and
stomach washing would be OF no
value The indigestion" and vom-
iting rather indicate uremia and
call for careful attention to the
eliminating organs in general. II.
a great many cases of chronic ne
phritis CBright's disease) there is
nothing to make the victim suspect
kidney disease, but rather general
loss Of strength and weight &C
companyfng obstinate or recurring
stomach or intestinal disturbanc-
es. This is one reason why care
full physicians insist upon urine
analysis as routine habit in the
first examinatio1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

The government is expected to lose about
dollar bushel on the 1919 price of wheat to
the growers. On that basis wheat products
should be marketed for little more than half
Of the present price. Consumers. and that
means practically everybody, will save their
bread bill and pay it out again in taxes. AS
device for fooling the people it works out
very much like high protective tariff. only
this time the farmers will be the benefciaries,
instead of the manufacturers and the school
IF politicians which stands in with them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

ever am again it will be because I
love the man desperately.
What will be the kindest thing
can do to break my engagement?
IN DISTRESS.
II will be impossible TO break
your engagement without hurting
ihe man deeply. Fortunately, how
ever, it is human nature not to
grieve long for anything. Tell the
truth and trust that the man will
be happier ultimately than he would
be married to you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

Shooting of wild fowl in the air from air.
planes very properly has been forbidden. It
doesn't give the birds a chance, and besides
they are wasted after being killed, for who
would care to make landing to retrieve
duck two? The real sport, we insist, lies
in doing the hunting with pocketful of salt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
Menu Hint

BREAKFAST.
Stewed Prunea Oatmeal
Toast and Marmalade
Cocoa
LUNCHEON.
Apple Pancakes Celery Salad
Cake Tea
DINNER,
Thick Soup. Meat Flavor
Potato with Cheese Sauce
Coldslaw
Cornstarch Mold Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
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THE SONG OF THE ~MERGs.,

THE SONG OF THE "MERGS.o
Hast ever heard the song of the "Mergs"
AS the mats drop down in place,
Or felt the jar as the old press starts
With an ease that is full of grace?
Hast caught the tale that the ticker" tells
AS it comes hot off the wire,
Full Of trag>sy, hope, despair,
OF ambitions vain desire?
If not then know that you have missed
Just half the Joy of living,
For there are smiles and there are tears
In the news that the world is giving.
E. c. x
AS a contrib E. C. X. is on a par with the
best we have However, he has been bit slow
in getting back into action. But then, the post
war period is difficult for anybody and for a
married man to get down to peace footing
is extremely hard. In fact it's almost i'm
possible
We had listened attentively to a long argu-
ment regarding the merits of walking to the
Office mornings, and the benefits to be derived
therefrom by our friend and self-appOinted
health adviser, and as we admitted the truth
OF his words and had quite fully decided to i'm
prove ourselves physically by taking advantage
of the W. k. bracing air. we asked him what
time he started for the ONCE.
20, l catch the s O'Clock car" was his reply
Sign in a Seventeenth street window:
MODERN FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
REQUIRE WITHIN"
e. F., who has most wonderful eye for i'm
mortals, reports the following as one days
find
J. NJ. Fish, Cottit, Mass; Will Wind. Sum
mitt, Ga, and B. A. Savage of Amity. Mo.
pickle Men Expect Record Crop This Year"
Headline.
We had been under the impression that July
1 would just about put the picking business
the blink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
F'Teach Economy" Lincoln's
Advice.

Next Wednesday the nation will observe the
birthday of the great emancipator-Abraham
Lincoln. This is of particular interest to Illi-
nois. the state of Lincoln and of Grant
Illinois furnished more soldiers for the de-
Tense OF the union, when the union was threat
ened, than any other state in proportion to it's
population. Thousands of Illinois boys are now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

Some Of those writing from Versailles say
the correspondents know more about what is
going on in the peace conference than the dele
gates themselves. Appointment of William
Allen White as one of the two American mem
bers of the commission to treat with the Rus
sian factions shows that merit will sometimes
get what is coming to it, even in peace con-
ference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
Small Town Stuff.

(Concordia, Kan- Kansan).
Last Thursday quite a number of the men
folk of the First church took it in their heads
to go to Ladies' Aid, and surprise them, giving
them a treat with fine apples costing 10 cents
a pound about cents apiece, and were
spIendidly received and cordially invited to
come again. Between thirty and forty ladies
were present Such is what makes life worth
while.
We have no doubt but that much of the criti-
cism directed at President Wilson because of
his trip to Europe is merely the outbursts
caused by professional jealousy, as many of his
opponents probably fear that he is making more
money than they are.
Because he is peace work now
o. D. K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

DR.. Roberts, the Waukesha veterinarian,
will not serve his sentence of a year in the
house of correction for his offense in which
Grace Lusk was concerned. The lawyers fig
ured way out for him, but the woman will
out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

She had fortune in her voice
Her music teacher told her,
And, when she learned the fatal truth,
No kith nor kin could hold her
She lives in Europe now, and Karl
Won Edelweisser-Esse
Removes the fortune from her voice
At forty bones per lesson.
C. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

Finally there has come out of Russia
fairly trustworthy account of the execution of
the former car and his family. 1t was done
Just as the Bolshevists might be expected to
do it country hog killing would be ar
tistic and inspiring spectacle by comparison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

The German Socialists are assuring the
world through the Berne conference that they
always opposed the war. But not so people
outside of Germany could notice it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
But the Ham VIII Be There.

philadelphia Bulletin).
The Frars are going to give a dinner in
honor of Frank Bacon. The ethics of the the
atrical profession will bar eggs from the menu.
An Indiana solon has introduced bill in
the state legislature providing that when an
automobile is found with booze in it, the auto
mobile is to be confscated.
Looks like frameup to provide all the po-
lice with automobiles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
His Weakness.

(Sabetha, KAN Herald
Mrs. Tom Bestwick's neighbors north OF
Sabetha "surprised' Mrs. Bestwick Thursday
night because it was her birthday. 1t was also
necessary to surprise Tom as he could never
conceal anything from his wife.
With the announcement that if congress
passes the bill now before it the rule of sup
ply and demand will then govern the price Of
wheat, one just can't help having the feeling
that will later be informed that there is an
awful demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
SHE CROSSED THE HIGH SEAS.

Do your stopping early for there are only
142 more stopping days before July l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08
In the HAmA

Mrs. W.-"YOu have no sympathy for an,
body You call me well when I am only ha
we'll"
Mr.. W.-"But don't you call yourself dresse
when you are only half dressedz"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-08

An observing person remarks that "shor,
skirts may conserve much valuable cloth but
they also furnish material for gossip about
exposed family skeletons.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-19
LABOR ISSUES
ITS CHALLENGE
Continued from page IL

America convention here clearing the
decks for action today in preparation
Tor the principal issues-the wage
and hour scale, final ratification OF
plans for the naturalization OF mines
and action on the dual or triple ail1-
ance.
The convention has only six days
more to run, including Sunday, before
the miners meet in conference with
the mine operators in Buffalo on sep
TENDER 25 on the wage and hour scale.
The scale committee was reported
prepared to submit it's findings when
ever called upon. 1t was held prop
able the report would be made Mon.
day.
Final report on the naturalization
proposal was expected at any Tune.
The committee will submit two plans
for operation of the mines. one pro-
poses direct government purchase,
Following a survey by an Impartial
commission. The second suggests
joint supervision by an equal repre-,
sentation of miners, operators anu
officials.