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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

It II this country w@s invaded b. foreign
Toe they might react to the battle cry - Of
yces. but there would b vssy little In . cam
paign against another country, especially Mex
leo. to sttr the hrss Of patriotism
Pacihcation Of Mexico would pho up more
debt, delav measures for restoration Of aogmal
conditions N this country and demand further
work and sacrifice. Ask tho average man what
he thinks about Il and b VIII ten yoa that
lexico isn't worth II, sysn w WsFs sure Ne
would b able to accomplish Ill our objects
there.
The state department y right IN guing TIE
limit with diplomatic correspondence to aecom-
plish our purposes and postponing resort 70
force ~ long ~ possible. II Il II making any
mistake II lies In diving the controversy %
much publicity. Diplomatic dfvsesions nova,
days fall even hattw than those b. Seree a
armA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
Dealing with Mexico.

People who are protesting impatience with
Shs Administrations policy toward Mexico are
Advancing various reasons for their stand
One visw Il that military diversion in that
country would have a quieting effect upon
internal affairs in the United States It is
sFgued that war always has brought that unity
which II 30 evidently lacking now, and this,
together with the excuse furnished for ex-
tending wartime regulations over food. fuel,
industry and transportation, would bring about
improvement and give an opportunity to catch
up with the program Of reconstruction.
u Possible. but highly improbable. In the
nrst place. war is no longer a novelty. The
people are fed up on 1t and all that goes with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
ITO Be Safely Thus. =

At . time In tho stormy carver q Richard
III. when there W :. little lulltA H. aeeee-
nsss of the Ashtinss 10 raads ~ 6rs&s -
orabls words. ITO b. tins u nothing. but to
be safely thus!"
little lax in the matter Of preserving fair
margin Of safety. We observe the same thing
in many folks In varying degrees. and the
thought sometimes arises, How In the world
did We ever grow up?" :
Perhaps 1t will bs good thing to take ac7
count Of ourselves and Sc whether; in these
strenuous times. we are likely to last Now
there is the case Of Friendly Doc. After lot
Of planning and saving, he Il Ct length. the
owner OF new motor car. He has learned
to drive and is enthusiastic over the sport.
Ono thing that made things look dubious for
Doc WIS tho fact that he welcomed the chance
to take chance It Is reported Of him that
just the other day he made q big squirt over q
country railroad choosing. Just ahead Of a
Eyer. He got across alright but BY . margin
20 close - to terrify him.
He had never thought much about the COM
parative speed Of . fast flyer and an antonio
bile. Since then, in conversation with friend
he has learned that rapidly moving train can
run from the whistling post to the crossing in
about fifteen seconds. That fact will surprise
some others. Docs eyes at least, have been
opened.
So many lives are being lost ct the cross
ing, useful lives that the world Will sadly misc
We must combat this widespread tendency t.
take chances.
It seemed hopeful and refreshing to heal
an auto driver remark the other morning tina,
he makes It his rule Never to cross railroad
tracks without stopping and looking to see
the coasts clear" He enjoys living ant
knows that life ID the thing to be most highly
prised and cherished. He wisely believes tina
ito be thus is nothing: but to b safely thus!'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
WAYS to Cook Fish.

Fillets Of Founder - Have the
flsh dealer make the founder into
four nice fillets by boning and re-
moving the skin. Place the fillets
in dish and spread over them one
onion (grated). one green pepper
minced fine), Juice Of one lemon
and two tablespoons Of salad Oil.
Cover and let marinate for one
and one-half hours, then lift and
roll lightly in flour. Then dip In
beaten egg and roll in fine crumbs.
Fry until golden brown in hot fat.
Heat to the boiling point and
then cook for 10 minutes. Now
lay a slice Of toast for each fllles
on a hot platter and lift the fllet.
Remove the strings, then lift the
carrot and onions and lay on q
platter. Strain over the gravy and
then place the peas in a border
around the platter and garnish with
Thin slices Of tomato.
Baked Carp. Armenian Style
Three pounds carp fish, two onions
three ripe tomatoes or five table
spoons stewed tomato, one-hali
bunch mint. one cup water, pne.
teaspoon salt, one-Quarter cup beei
fat or oil.
Place the tomatoes and sliced
onion in layers in the baking dish
Lay the skinned and boned carp In
the dish and cover with q second
layer Of sliced onion and tomato
Sprinkle. the finely chopped mini
and parsley and the salt fnd pep
per over the top. Poar DYER thit
tks malts4 ii q Oh and bsks Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

paid 70 ANONYMOUS iettaeSl.
@. How much revenue was coll
lected last year ON all forms OF In
toxicating beverages! 7. 7. T..
A. The treasury says that about
$4S5 ,0O0, 900 was collected from
this source.
@. Is II. . fact that great writer's
are often poor takers? II. H.
A. There is much evidence to
prove that the. arts Of writing well
and talking well are not akin. "He
wrote like IN angel and talked like
Door poll" was the manner m
which Oliver Goldsmith was d.
scribed by one Of his contempor-
aries. But Goldsmith was far from
being the only writer Of note who
made . sorry figure a. 2 converse
tionalist. Other renowned writer's
but poor takers were Cornelius,
Addison, Milton and Dante.
O. How can I redeem my war
savings stamps? t. +. G..
A. These government securities
may be redeemed at any time by
giving your local postmaster 10
days notice in writing to the effect
! that you desire to cash In your
stamps, or, II they are registered
| by giving this notice at the point
| of registration.
@. How much food should q man
| doing hard work eat daily?
H, G.. H.
A. The United States public
health service says that a man en-.
gaged in manual labor should cal
food containing $500 to 5000 ca
tories daily. A pound Of meat. {
loaf Of bread, and = quarter pound
| of fat contain about $500 calories
This is the average amount eaten
and is plenty to sustain the body
@. What denomination is "Ths
Little Church Around the Corner.
and where IL it located7 w. s. D.
A. It IL Protestant-Episo
and Is located at 5 East 18th street
New York city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

Instead Of paying cant carfars and cents
for transfers. which they were doing before
they voted to Dust the car company. the people
q Toledo may md themselves paying 10 cents
Il b proposed, a& least, to submit such prop
esltion to them for another expression Of popu-
lar will
Seven cents viii be for ordinary fare and
The other 3 to pay employees Of the company for
the time lost, to take care Of damage suits
4 growing out Of the suspension Of operations
and to use for a sinking fund for the purchase
u the lines in case public ownership should be
decided upon later.
Whether public Ownership Of Transports
ton systems is wise remains mooted question,
built cannot be disputed that voluntary pay
\ msat Of excess fares in this manner to estab-
lish fund to buy out the private owners en-
1 titles the patrons to the satisfaction Of max
Ing the experiment Moreover. such evidences
oe good faith. given in advance. increases con-
4 ndence in the success Of the undertaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

or strike, the gent who most misery
suffers 10 the bystander ont on the
pike: he's. the tne who's the goat
for such humor. the chap who must
pay for such frills, the ultimate,
helpless consumer, the guy who
must settle such bills. In the
course Of events that meander, it
may some day be published and
known that the public. the hapless
bystander, has . few. equal rights
Of its own. 1t ID never the rioter
chronic, nor the plute with the gold
heated stick: it's the stroller who's
bea0ed with donfck-it's the inno-
cent onl0oker hick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
Heart GpHOmo
! 4,!lDrQbIQmsC.:
BY TEMPLE
~ n -MRC. ELIZABETH THOf1NON

has told me that she goes with
othe- fellows and I am . bit jeal-
Gus. Should I ask her to 90 with
me alone or stay away from her!
The first would be presumptious,
the latter cowardly. A LOVER
Conquer your Jealousy. Unless
you ask the girl to marry you. you
have no right to request her to
give up her other friends. It would
be foolish to give her up entirely
since you care for her. Call upon
her and take her where you think
she would enjoy going. II you
court her in the right way you will
win Q place In her affections.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I would
like to know If it is proper for two
sisters to 60 riding with two boys
after dark? We always 60 To-
gether In the same car.
QUISSIE.
Convention would say that you
should not 60 riding at night un-
CUaV0QUuCus 1 SuAAAs AOWSvOAb@ Soes
it would be all right II you are at
least Is years Of age and have self
respect. Some young people re-
gard a machine as q good place for
spooning.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am .
young man and have been keeping
company with a girl for three years.
We were not engaged. but might
as well have BEEN.
Iwant to give her = good Christ
mas present, but do not know what
| to give. She has about everything
in the jewelry line that she uses.
Her birthday also comes the sAr1e
month and would like . sugges-
ton for that occasion, too.
READER.
For the girls birthday send. her
candy and give her . choice book
or piece OF pottery. At Christmas
time would suggest a gold mesh
bag, a fountain pen, beautiful sta
tionery, or a print OF some good
picture. \.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

( Philadelphia raises annually million dol
lafs to keep it, symphony orchestra going.
Other big cities subscribe proportionately for
similar organizations. The Tri-Ctty Symphony
orchestra is being literally supported by peo-
pie Of means, but to be q genuine benefit to
he community it.must reach great many
people. That's what today's drive for the sale
q season tickets is for. Have you bought
yours?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Two years
ago met . young man I loved at
first sight. Z did not have the
pleasure OF his company, a. he
volunteered for service in France,
where he ,spent Is months. While
he was in camp We corresponded n
a friendly way. After he returned
from France met him at a party
again and from that time on We
were together frequently. He works
In another town. About four weeks
ago We 'quarreled, because of an
other girl in the town In which he
works.
A few days ago 1 received . let
ter from him asking me to be sorry
for the way I acted. I really am
sorry, but don't think I should tell
him. Or should II How can I win
him back and not compromise my
self BILLY.
Probably the boy wants to be
friendly and tried to put humcr
into his letter. I should take It
that way II I were you. Answer
his letter and tell him that you have
forgotten the incident. Do not
apologize or mention the subject at
any length. Never show Jealousy Of
the girl again.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: / am en-.
gagged to q boy working here, but
his home is in another state. HIS
mother is aware of the fact. Should
I correspond with his mother?
am Is be married Christmas and ]
have never. met his mother.
Your hance's mother should
write to you first. Doubtless she
doesn't realize that you would enjoy
a>letter from her welcoming yor
| into the family. would wait
however, until she does write.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Sevess'
months ago I met q very nice CIR
and now am deeply in love with
her, but am afraid my love is no
returned. What should I do? Sht
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

IT, Deneefs u Beng Alive on
Csasuptfsn. h Never Inherited.
In the slovsnly ags q diagnosis.
who're almanacs and self command :
Ing Quacks were popular, there was
9 strong general belief that con-
sumption Tuberculosis OF the
1ungs) ran in families and was In
herited. Whether the medical pro-
fession lent support to this belief
- now Of no importance; certain
It IL that the belief encouraged one
shameful practice Of the old time
doctor, and that was the habit Of
res6rting to the subterfuge OF
weak lungs" slight catarrhal
trouble In one apex" and other
vague phrases in lieu Of . frank
and honest diagnosis Of 1t least
an opinion. In cases Of possible
tuberculosis. No doubt It required
|a great deal more courage for q
doctor to frankly say he did not
know ~ yet whether the patient
had tuberculosis, 80 years ago than
1t requires today, for the majority
Of patients were unintelllgeut then.
while today the majority Of patients
are Intelligent enough to appre-
ciate that sort Of honesty in q doc
tor. Today, too, only the most ig-
norant patients expect . doctor TO
reach positive conclusion In every
case at the first interview. Thirty
years ago the doctor had to jump
ut . conclusion in many cases or
see the patients run on to some less
honest II more cheerful healer.
A child born Of a mother who has
lung tuberculosis is doomed to con-
tract the disease from the mother
shortly after birth unless immsdi-
ately removed from contact.
In infancy and early childhood
the system appears to be more re-
ceptive and at the same time more
resistant to the tubercle bacillus
than in youth and early adult life
Tuberculin tests, which are ex-
tremely delicate tests for tuber.
culosis but, not for disease as gen
orally understood, show that nearly
all children are infected with tn
berculosis in infancy According
to some great students OF the sub
ject, fully 90 per cent Of children
In the cities are infected with tu-
berculosis In infancy either through
personal contact with one who has
the disease whether . relative OF
not). or through dust inhalation
while creeping about floors, OF
through milk from herds which
have not been tuberculin-tested and
freed Of infected animals. But a
/ rule this childhood infection re
mains dormant, latent, sealed IL
some lymph node or Kernel deeI
in the abdomen, deep In the chest
or In the neck. In adolescence Of
later the latent infection, through
some temporary impairment o
health and resistance, a. by to,
great confinement, too long hour,
of overheated schoolropm life, lacl
Of daily open air play or exercise
perhaps in some instances fault,
feeding, becomes active, and tuber
culosis Of the lungs, or Of some 9th
or structure. is the result
tuberculosis, like cancer, u |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

% esca indiysduai. No stt..tie es'. vii, II.
O. What occasioned Theodore
OHara to write his. famous poem
The Btyouac Of the Dead"
~ y E.. M. s.
A. O'Hara wrote this poem ON
the occasion OF the removal of the
bodies of Kentucky soldiers from
the field Of the battle of Buena
Vista, Mexico. to their native state.
He was . native OF Kentucky, and
served tn the army during the war
with Mexico.
@. How many times a day should
the teeth be cleaned! X. H. q.
A. The teeth should be cleaned
with . tooth brush at least twice 4
day. and care should be taken that
all particles Of food are removed
Mooo ana meta! tootn picks should
nv - 70 =, asea - sne gums are liable
" oe ,n!uIso. Guli tootnpicks are
.ess opJoct'onAo.e. Wnen brushing
s LIE seeta s = sA eIantl.y OF tooth
hI naculo - Esceo upon the
plush. II 10 Wen 10 Dfush the teeth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
RECIPES FOR 4 DAY.

Chestnut and Noodle Loaf-One
cup Of blanched chestnuts, one
half cup seeded raisins. three
tablespoons melted butter. noodles.
one egg, one-quartsr teaspoon of
salt, seven-eights cup of -four. Beat
egg slightly. Add -four and salt
sifted until dough is stiff. Knead
few minutes on q Toured board un-
til the, dough is elastic. Roll very
thin and let stand half an hour.
Cut with q sharp knife as desired.
Cook in sailed water for Is min
utes. Add blanched chestnuts.
Cook until dry and add raisins and
butter. Turn into . buttered bak-
ing dish and balEe slowly one hour.
Glazed Sweet Potatoes-Six me-
dlum-sized sweet potatoes. one-half
cup sugar, four tablespoons water,
one tablespoon cleo.
Wash and pare the potatoes, cook
10 minutes In boiling, salted water.
Drain. cut in halves lsngthwise and
put In buttered baking pan. Make
| q syrup, by boiling i've minutes
one-half cup sugar and four table,
| spoons Of water. Add one table
spoon Of oleo. Brush the potatoes
with the syrup and bake Is or 20
minutes, basting twice with remain
Ing syrup.
| Apple Sauce and Toast Crumbs
with Cream-Three cups apple
sauce, one-half package .xweibach.
Put the xweibach through food
chopper or roll on board.
Into the sherbet glasses put q
thin layer Of apple sauce, then q
layer Of crumbs. Repeat till glasses
are almost filled, having apple
sauce on top. Serve with cream.
This makes q. delightful and nour-
ishing dessert. Little else 10 need
ed and \ = quickly and saatly. Pre-
pared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
Brad'sDito' Verse


Don't 30 walking today, my Phil
ander: stay, at home and lay Oh
from your trek: for the innocent,
guileless. bystander always gets 1t
the flrDt. N the neck. There's .
strike going on round the corner,
and I'd stay clear away from that
scene; for It isn't the rioting scorn-
q who gets . swift kick on the
bean, and e Isn't the bloatAd bond-
holder; it's tho poor inoffenstvs
g1loot wha eets bl4sd With . brick
and = boulder ind hit With club
ard . boat. When the labor and
casital dn9ses - n toe . Iocko1l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
ChQbla1ns.


I have had chilblains every win
ter for years, and have never found
any remedy for them. q. b.
ANSWER-Treatment with ultra
violet light has overcome chilblains
in many similar cases. You must
be sure It 10 ultraviolet, not merely
blue light. Ultraviolet light does
not pass through glass in sufficient
dose; tho lens or window must be
Of quartz. Mere colored glass plac-
ed over . bright incandescent lamp
are largely psychical IN effect. You
should wear cashmere wooden
stockings, lightweight WOODEN or
wool and silk knitted underwear
(not woven flannels). Avoid con-
striction Of the legs with carriers
and Of the body with corsets or
tight bands. You must stimulate
the general circulation by dsily ex-
ercise. A good plan to lie on the
back and raise the legs to vertical
several times at intervals through
the day. Shoes must be large
enough to permit free movement Of
the toes. A tight shoe defeats ev-
evry remedy. II the skin is mere,
| " Redeemed, gentle rubbing. with
camphor linimept IL good. II the
skin is blistered, the treatment is
the same a. for ordinary burns. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Sliced Bananas Cereal and Cream
Grilled Lamb Kidney
Bacon Garnish Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Potato Omelet
I.ettuce French Dressing
Sniced Pears Coffee
DINNER.
Oyster Cocktail
Celery Radishes
Beef Tenderloin
Mashed Potatoes Buttered Beets
- Lettuce
Apple Roll Cohss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

A score OF I. w. W. have staged hunger
strike It Tacoma They must be privatss in
he ranks who are taking the cause" seriously:
me leaders are not denying themselves any
! thing they can get without working for. It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

Doubtless you also experienced slight
shock when. in reading down the coal priority
lit you came to the item "cold storage plants y
But Of course it's all right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

Awinter without coal IL going to take about
m the Joy out Of life for great many needy
families in Rock Island, which ID ell the more
reason Why The Argus Santa Claus should
hAve . full pack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

very common disease. Sooner or
later every family 10 touched by
both OF these diseases. Sooner or
later pneumonia occurs In every
family. That u . poor reason for
assuming that the disease u. in
herited.
Your own knowledge and obedi-
ence Of the laws Of hygiene and the
environment in which you live and
work and play. not heredity, deter
mines Jour susceptibility to tuber-
culosis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

It il possible that some Of those Scotch
MINISTERS who have been driven by want from
the pulpit to the police force will find the club
more effective than the tongue in uphQlding
he cause Of Righteousness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER . 1918.

In his message the president showed plainly
nat he 10 still his same clear thinking. courar
geous, eloquent self. despite physical illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

Arrest Of Bandit Carlisle. proving that he
has not been out Of Wyoming, will throw the
practical 1okers back upon their own resources
again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
Household Hints

hot oven at least half an hour OF
until the fish is tender.
Baked Carp With Sour Cream.
Clean and bone the carp. Place it
in an oiled baking pan, salt and
pepper The surface, add two bay
leaves and Juice Of one lemon, and
cover with sour cream. Bake until
the fish and cream are q golden
brown. Serve the fish on the plat
ter and strain the cream sauce over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03

well. We don't need . house,
do we?'
"Ann, you mean that you'd be
satis6sd With . little apartment IN
~ !! could work mp? Do you.
dearr
Ann vas laughing.
mean" I
Ann, dearest, I'm coming RICH.
In and seal the agreement"
There was . banging Of doors, a
clatter sf -feet down the hall, and
Mason burst In. He came STRAIGHT
70 the window and took Duane in
his arms.
Then It's agreed. dsar!' he ben,
forward to kiss her.
Wait = minute" Duanne whis.
pred. "On one condition" =
That our apartment viii hssl
en- air shaft"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Deg Tapeworn.

Having recently discovered in the
body Of the Wild rabbit the parasite
which causes the tapeworm in dogs,
I would like to know whether the
parasite would thrive also In the
human body II conveyed In the
flesh Of the rabbit? Will cooking
destroy these parasites, the same
- 1t destroys .trichina worm in
pork! &c. F. W.
ANSWER am unable to in
form you whether the dog-and-man
tapeworm (Tenia echinococcus) Is
conveyed from dog to man via rab-
bit flesh. Ask the experts Of the
Bureau Of Animal Industry, U. s.
Department of Agriculture, Wash
ington. D. c., for Information on
that subject. Cooking thoroughly
mot parbeilinE) destroys al para
sites or their embryos in meat. The
dog-and-man tapeworm (Tenia
echinococcus) ID scarcely one
eighth inch long when full grown
hence easily over looked In the ami
mails excrement, even though
sought for. In man the embryos
penetrate the liver and ether organs
and cause cysts.