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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

he had given jackson. Then a con-
ception OF HIS narrow escape from
ruin overcame him. He sank to
his knees beside his bed and arose
a penitent and grateful man, re-
solved never again to skirt the de-
lusive path of guilty pleasure.
After that, young Drury seemed
to put himself out of the way to act
friendly and helpful toward Vic
tor, but never would he discuss the
matter of the forged documents. AS
If quite incidentally he invited Vic
tor to the Drury home, and within
a half-year Victor was engaged to
Airline Drury.
1t was just after their first child
was bornrhat Victor came across
the papers that revealed to him
that Airline had loved him from the
first time she met him, that to her
was due his rapid advancement in
business and his rescue from the
power OF scheming gamblers. He
replaced the papers reverently. He
never told Of their discovery. but
the inspiration of the same gave to
his life new devotedness to Airline
that became the one impulse of his
being.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
CATCHING ITEM YOUNG.

A good many frail young men
selected for army service began to
put on weight and feel vigorous and
well for the first time in life while
they were undergoing training in
the military camps. These same
young men were inclined to grum-
Bile at first because the military and
medical authorities seemed to be
bent on treating 'em rough. 3"
Rough treatment, in the way of
normal sleeping hours, a fair
amount of exercise every day, and
a little less indulgence than mama's
boys are accustomed to, proved
just the medicine those young ef-
terminates required. For a few gen
erations back there has been
tendency toward increasing effem-
macy in this country. The sexes
have approached each other alto
gether too closely for the good of
the country.
A mental and physical condition
too commonly seen IN children and
youths in schools where education
is neglected, especially the physi-
cal education of girls, has been
called cacexia scholastioa. 1t is
about as deplorable as it sounds.
But it is not hopeless IL taken in
time. l believe I'll break my rule
and mention the symptoms of this
sad condition. In this instance it
may do good.
Cacexia scholastica is character
lied by an unsteady nervous sys-
TEN, easily overweight by tribes,
an unnatural irritability bordering
on the hystericaI in some cases, a
disordered digestion with finicky
and poor assimilation, a
fiabby muscular development with
a slouchy or weak posture, and in
most cases the child is underweight.
The direct or primary cause OF the
condition is misguided parents; the
cause is narrow
teacher. The two causes
combine to encourage examining
and they either ignore or frown
upon the great safety balance
physical education. The child is
encouraged to think herself del
icate"
A determined effort is being made
to stamp out cacexia scholastica.
Some public schools have gone so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Against Special Privilege.

Before the interstate commerce commission,
in session in Chicago today, began hearing
which is expected to go to the bottom of tbs
question of special facilities and privileges
which favor the efforts of the big meat packers
to expand into a broader field OF activityA
Wholesale grocers Of several states have joined
IN a petition to deprive the packers OF trans
portation advantages which the former clai.S
ultimately will put them out of business and
give the packers a monopoly in the distribu-
ton of foodstuffs.
Packers enjoy the privilege Of shipping
goods which do not require refrigeration in
refrigerator cars, which, being supposed to
carry perishable products, are given right of
way on rail lines and usually make good
time as passenger trains Other dealers, being
forced to ship by slow freight, cannot get as
prompt deliveries and they represent them
selves as being threatened with ruin because
of the discrimination.
1t is perfectly apparent that public interest
demands the righting OF such wrongs as these.
Some way must be found to give other ship
pers exactly as good transportation service as
the packers are enjoying. Whether this can be
done without federal control of refrigerator
cars is the question.
Special privilege dies hard and it frequently
comes to life after being apparently dead. The
government which is the people. has learned.
however, to cope with it and it never again
will be the nuisance that it used to be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Today's Events

Princeton university holds exer-
eises today to commemorate the
173rd anniversary of it's founding.
In a grove of the farm of Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait, near Briar-
cliff, n. Y, there have Just been
dedicated a number of trees as
memorials to the leaders of the
suffrage cause in the United States
and other countries. Each tree is
marked with a memorial tablet
suitably inscribed.
A modified Plumb plan of mu-
nicipal operation of the Denver
traction lines will be put into ef-
feet in that city If bill prepared
by the Denver Trades and Labor
assembly is adopted by the voters
at today's referendum election.
Many noted educators are at
Washington, Pa, today for the in
auguration OF Samuel Charles
Black as president Of Washington
and Jefferson college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Brad's O. Verse
MY FIRST PAIR.

There are days when I'm
naughty aud proud, when l look on
the great world with scorn, when I
turn from the hurrying crowd
with it's little old schemings for
lorE. But the proudest of days in
my store, when l felt like nine opu-
lent plutes, was the jubilant days
that / wore my first pair of cooper
toed boots. All, life was a fairy
game then, and time had no terrors
for me; l was raised to the stature
of men. l was king of the land and
the sea /. | was boss of my daddy's
big farm, l was lord of the fowls
and the brutes; and the world had
for me but one chRrm-my first
pair of copper toed boots. And
now, when the going seems tough.
and the journey gets lonesome and
long, when the highway is rocky
and rough and false guide posts
have pointed me wrong, when my
corns and my cares make me gray,
and I'm weary of cranks and ga
loots, how oft do l sigh for that day
and my first pair of copper toed
boots.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
TlHIIE DAILY SHORT STORY

shrinking TO the brick wall. Victor
realized her danger. He swiftly
dashed toward her, snatched at her
swaying form, backed into a niche
| where there was a door, burst it in
with a powerful Iunge of his stout
shoulders, and held her shivering
and overcome. For just a moment
the grateful, expressive eyes Of the
girl held his own in thrall. Then
he recognized her as the daughter
of his employer.
1--WE can pass through the store
room to the Office, il you please" he
said. Airline Drury, pale and trem-
bling, bowed an assent and he left
her as they entered the Office
building.
The next day Victor was sent for
by Mr.. Drury. The latter did not
relax from his habitual cold dig
nifty. but in business-like tone an
nounced to Victor his promotion
to a higher position. As Victor
went back to his desk young Ernest
Drury followed him. He was a
mere lad, but there was deep sin
certify in his bearing as he grasped
Victor's hand.
MY sister told me to convey her
deep gratitude to you for saving
her life." he said. land she-she
asked me to tell you she will not
forget"
There was q thrill in the boys
Zones, but the momentary impress
OF emotion passed from .Victor's
mind. He and some boon compan-
ions had arranged for a meeting
and late hours that evening and
his thoughts were centered on that.
It vas a wild night, for some roy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Figures just published by the bureau Of
statistics of the labor department showing that
iron and steel workers have lately secured the
greatest increases in pay of any class of labor
amounting to two and one-ffth times the COM
pensation received in 1913, will not tend to pro-
mote sympathy among less fortunate workers
for the steel strike cause. Neither does it
help TO make out a case against the bureau of
statistics for the radicalism and unfairness to
capital that Senator Watson alleges is so pre-
yalent in the present government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

STEERING members OF the coterie in
dulged freely in strong drink, an
adjournment was made to a place
where gambling was going on and
Victor found himself in his room
the next morning with no recollec-
ton of how he had arrived there.
He was mortified, then shamed
and repentaht, and then, as his
memory cleared. startled and ap-
palled With the vividness of a
lightning fash there REQUIRED to
him the events of the previous
evening. He had fallen into the
hands of a group of card sharks
and had been induced to risk the
money he had, and then he had in
dOrsed a draft given to him for col
lection and had signed the name If
his employer to a check for a large
amount He recalled the man VIII
had lured him into this net of per
and guilt. His name was Jackson,
and. realizing that he was in ter
rible position, his reputation gone,
his future blasted, Victor hurried
on his clothes to seek jackson.
There WAS a knock at the door OF
his room. Serious faced, Ernest
Drury entered.
Mr.. Lind" he said, here are
some papers you had better destroy
and forget I have no explanation
to make. I come as emissary of
another, whom I am not free to
name, and who expresses the hope
that you will never again yield TO
the influence Of those who last
night nearly led to your ruin"
Then the visitor was gone. Vic
tor stood staring in startled be-
wilderment at ghe draft and check
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
A WILD NIGHT,
By Esther Waldorf Messenger.
copyright, 1919, by the Western



copyright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper Union)
If Victor Lind had glanced
twice at mss Airline Drury. he
might have discovered interest
and possibly something deeper in
the face of the only daughter and
heiress of his employer, Robert
Drury. The very faG that she
was such, however, seemed to place
an insurmountable barrier be
tween them. He was therefore
contented with q mere casual look
at a face rather intellectual than
lovely, although the eyes were
deep wells of expression likely to
attract the seeker after real heart
worth and fidelity.
Victor held only a fairly paid
position IN the establishment of
Drury & Co., but. he stayed on,
making up for the boredom Of rou-
tine days by spending leisurely
evenings as enjoyably as possible.
Miss Airline Drury had visited the
plant occasionally. II happened
after Victor's first sight of her that
she came more frequently. She
had passed his desk several times
and bestowed upon him the slight
nod she awarded all who she Sc
Iected as knowing by sight. He
was passing down a narrow road
way between two buildings Of the
plant one day, when dashing into
its other end came g team of horses
attached to a wagon loaded with
iron. At q glance Victor recognized
a runaway and 90 feet ahead his
vision took in q girlish form
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
EIEAGTN TIL XS
BY W.I I!=I !!I IL BR1AE RAD MD.

far in that direction as to require
the potential victim of the disease
to take prophylactic treatment ev-
cry Gay in the school year-down
in the gymnasium. l visited such
a school a while ago. It was a
sight for sore eyes. There were
only half a dozen girls excused
their parents or their family doc
tors insisted on the delicate organ.
ization" at least for a few days now
and then. But the school was a
new one, in a new town and in n
new state. Young folks get those
progressive ideas sometimes when
there are no old fossils to frown
the innovations down. It's great
to be a youngster in a young school
governed by a young board of edu-
cation in a new town in a twentieth
century province.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22


Q. What is the penalty for a
man who impersonates a govern
ment agent by wearing a badge?
c. c,
A. The penalty is a fine of not
more than $1,000. or more than
three years Imprisonment, or both.
If you know of any sucn case you
should report it at once to your
nearest United States marshal or
20 the bureau of investigation. de-
partment of justice, Washington,
d. c.
Q. Has a serum been discover
ed to cure tuberculosis? G. B.
A. The United States public
health service says that up to the
present time scientists have not
produced a vaccine or serum which
will cure tuberculosis even in its
earlier stages.
@. You stated in a recent answer
in this column that the shortest
sentence of which you were aware
which contained all the letters Of
the alphabet was THE red fox
jumps quickly over the lazy brown
dog" Is the following sentence,
containing all the letters, not
shorter? Pack my box with five
dozen liquor jugs" L. L d.
A Yes. and more to the point.
Q. Is there a direct steamship
route from New York to Belgium?
Z. c. d.
A. No, there is not At the pres
ent time the most direct route is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

vction, his wisdom and fearlessness, and the
manner in which he looked after the physical
and spiritual welfare of his people in the dark
and trying days of the German occupation have
made him International figure beloved by
all. His acts have placed him far above con-
siderations OF race or location. He is a shin
ing example as much for the Protestant
for the Catholic living exemplihcation of
the spirit which the frightfulness of Germany
could not awe and it's might could not conquer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

From the tone Of spokesman for some OF
their organizations one hafers that the farmers
are not anxious as they once we're to have
the packing business regulated. There is moth
ing strange about this. 1t is getting to be quite
common for producers and distributors of Civ
"a commodities to discover points of common
interest The man who grows hogs and cattle
has learned that structures put upon the meat
business at the packers end too often reduce
his own returns and he prefers TO stick to the
system under which he has the days Of
his greatest prosperity. Hereafter the con-
ssumer will have to look out for himself and
that means that some sort of regulation prob
ably will be insisted upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

by boat from New York to Rotter-
dam, Holland, and by rail to Bel
GUM. The Cunard line says that
in a few weeks boats will be op-
Grating between New York and Bel
GUM direct.
Q. Where IS the largest oil
boom in the United States at the
present time? J. A. G.
A. The geological survey SAYS
that the largest oil boom is in
northern Texas, in Ranger, Burke
and Burnet districts.
@. Is 1t necessary to be a high
school graduate to enter a hospital
training school? A. G.
A. Some hospitals admit girls
who have had two years OF high
school training, although they pre-
fer graduates.
Q. What is good way to keep
loose pickles in stone jar from
moulding? g. V.
A. If the pickles are kept below
the surface of the brine they will
not mould. If pieces protrude. the
so-called potato bacillus will grow
upon the exposed surface and cause
spoilage. Even after the mould
has got a start it will disappear If
the pickle is submerged
Q. Is a postal money order a
instrument? v. ".
A. No. 1t cannot be passed
from hand to hand like other forms
of negotiable papers. 1t can only
be assigned to one party by the
owner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

money he felt that he could spend
his on another woman. Try not TO
doubt your husbands love. His
quick return 10 YOU when his
secre- Irritation was found ont
shows that he only cared for thu
other woman for diversion
l understand how you feel It rs
very dihdult to love and have faith
in a man who has proved so false
to you. | believe. however, that you
were partly to blame for WORKING.
You gave your husband the best OF
yourself that you could after a
days work in the business world.
This was not enough because yLJ
were tired and could not be a close
enough companion for him.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am "a
young woman Of % and have been
married. We have been separated
for a year and over now
am going with a very nice
young man who loves me. He has
told me on several occasions and
shows he does. He is 25 years old.
l am not sure / really love him,
but at any rate / don't want to hurt
his feelings. He doesn't know 7
have been married for l have al
ways gone by my maiden name.
/ am planning a trip west Should
I go away and not tell him and not
come back, or should l tell him be
fore l go?
He says nothing can make him
love me less. only more. I fear he
will change when he knows what /
have been keeping from him. -
Do you think he Will love me still
when he knows?
YOUR FRIEND.
You should tell the young man
the truth before going west. Then
you will have clean record and
can come back without hesitatinF.
] hardly think the young man VII
cease to love you when he knows
the truth. Love is deeper than
that. If you are not already d.
vorced, I would advise YOU to get
one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Even Australia is having its evidences of
unrest In the north part Of the island the
people want an end of taxation without rep
Presentation" and they are threatening to drive
out the territorial government and set up one
Of their own. AS Goldberg says, they all flop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
The War a Year Ago

British crossed the Scheldt five
miles north of Journal.
French and Belgiars made good
progress in advance on Client.
President Wilson awarded dis
service medals to prin-
cipal allied commanders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Miners object to the coal barons putting
prices I'D before the strike becomes effective
This isn't really playing the game according to
the rules. but probably the operators figure
they will also need strike benefits while the
works are at a standstiI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Cardinal Mercier.

Tomorrow the tri-cities will greet Cardin.s
MERCER. one of the great men of Belgium.
He comes to Moline, where he will lay the
cornerstone of the new Sacred Heart Catholic
church, and there is certain to be a great out
pouring to see and hear him.
The cardinal naturally is especially dear
to his own people, but his self sacrificing de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Ohio, Illinois and Indiana are
sending delegates to a tri-state for
estry congress to meet at Indian
apolis today to launch publicity
campaign for reforestation and to
compile a bill to be introduced in
Wash ington for the purpose of in
surfing the preservation of the for
ests Of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Secretary Glass signed check for $2,64s,-
309.171 the other day and escaped without a
broken arm or even writer's cramp. A few
years ago such an exploit would have made a
corking feature story, but it gets only pass
ing mention now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Nobody expected the British to grow en-
thusiastic over the suggestion of Henry Nor
genthau that they admit the United States as
an equal partner in the control of Gibraltar
Neither is it at all certain that this country
would care to be let in on such deal, how
ever attractive it may appear to some few of
its citizens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

1t is hard to see how anything that Victor
Berger may say be of any especial help in
indicating the federal trade commission. Let
the investigation proceed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

President Wilson, in the steps he has taken
to prevent the failure of the industrial con-
ference has shown that there are certain lin
its beyond which he viii not go to please the
autocratic crew which has taken charge of
his affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Healthful athletic exercises every
day at school are fast changing
the entire physique Of the modern
japanese girl, and she is already
larger and heavier and longer
limbed than her mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Boil the water and tragacanth,
stirring constantly till dissolved,
then add the other ingredients. Rub
some of the lotion on the hands
two or three times a day, after
washing and while the skin is still
a little moist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

The prince Of Wales and his
party pay visits today 10 the On
tario cities Of Woodstock, Chatham
and London
The American board OF commits
sioners for foreign missions begins
rs 10th annual meeting today AL
Grand Rapids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Germany's present population
has been estimated at as low as
100000, as compared with nearly
65,00o,0o0 before the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
MENU HINT.
Breakfast.
Honeydew Melon.
Cereal with Dates.

OnClel. MulllIiS VI AOiSN-
Coffee.
Luncheon.
Spanish Toast. Sweet Potatoes.
Bran Mullins. Baked Apples.
Dinner.
Stuffed Hamburg Roast.
Potatoes Baked in Half Shell.
Boiled yCauliflower. Waldorf salad
Bread. Lemon Cake Pie.
Coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Ghaau Far Waak Feat

My daughter, aged IA, complains
of her feet hurting and aching a
great deal after she has been on
her feet a short time. She has
been trying going barefoot around
the house, but 1t does not relieve
her. What kind of shoes S! ould
she wear? (Mrs. F. 81
ANSWER-Shoes with heels not
more than one inch high and not
less than two inches wide, flexible
shanks, broadly rounded toes,
straight inside lines or inward turn
ing soles.
Beautiful Hands While You Wait.
Some time ago you gave a form
ula for a lotion to whiten and soft
en- coarse, red hands. l cut it out,
but of course / can't find It now
when 1 need it. Will you please
print the formula again? CMrs. G.
b. Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Argus Information Bureau


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Household Hints

of the flesh. Remove small bones
and the carp is ready for boiling
stewing, frying, soup or chowdef
Because of the distinct flavor OF
carp IL may be sailed and allowed
to stand over night before cookin g,
or it may be cooked in water con-
tanning acid. as vinegar, or IL may
be cooked and served i'm a sour
sauce. Onion or garlic, or tomato
or lemon juice may be used to con-
ceal the carp taste.
The time allowed for cooking
carp Is 20 minutes for every inch CT
thickness of the piece Of carp.
GOOD CAKE RECIPES.
Devils Food Loaf Cake-Two
squares or two tablespoons pow
dered sweet chocolate. Put in a
cup; fill with boiling water, let
stand until rest Of cake Is together
and add sour milk. Sift one tea
spoon soda. one teaspoon baking
powder, one teaspoon cinnamon
and two and one-half cups -four,
and add one teaspoon vanilla.
Makes a large cake.
Notwithstanding cup short
ening, one-half cup sugar, one-half
cup molasses, two ounces melted
chocolate. one cup sour milk. two
cups -four, one-half teaspoon salt,
one tablespoon ginger, one tea
spoon ground cloves, one teaspoon
soda. one teaspoon baking powder.
Cream the shortening. beat IN
the sugar, molasses. chocolate and
milk; add the other ingredients
sifted together. Bake in shallow
CREASED pan.
Delicious Cookies-FouT eggs.
two cups sugar, one cup shOrteaN
ing, two tablespoons baking pow
der QeveD. -four enough to roll
smooth. Flavor to taste. sprinkle
with sugar and bake IN a moderate
oven.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-05-23
Genuine Buhaeh at Fowler d Morris.
Morris.
Next Winter

There goes the lightweight champion of this town," said Jones. "Huh," said Smith. "He doesn't look like a fighter"
 "He isn't" replied Jones. He's a coal dealer.