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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
Brad's O. Verse
THE PLTNGER.

Consider We the sorry case of Al
gernon V. Noodle, who thought to
win both fame and place and pile
IN stacks of Doodle. He played the
races for a while. and thought it
cute and funny; but he fell in
with men of guile and lost a lot or
money. and then he said: This
thing is slow; I'll bet my wad on
cotton, and not a bloomin' shark
will know the sort of game I'm
plottin'." He bet, and lost; then
took a plunge at gold and copper
mining, then he bet that corn
would take lunge. but
found the price declining;
he tried the market price to
bear. and then he tried to bull it,
til he was lanky, lean and spare,
and humble as a puilet. They took
this would-be fnancier and to the
nit they steered him, they made his
pile their sport and jeer. and like
a lamb they sheared him. And
now he shuffles down the street.
forsaken and neglected, with down.
cast eyes and weary feet and man
ner most detected. He started out
TO make his pile by sporting as a
plunger, and now he'll go the last
long mile a pood old busted snong-
er. GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

GIVE THR pEYIL Els Due.


In the fourth article in a series
dealing with cancer 1 presented the
other day facts about the treatment
of skin cancer (epitheloma) with
the X-ray. In that article it was
stated that some POI clinical cures
of skin cancer were effected by
means Of X-ray treatments in a
total of % cases treated. That may
encourage some victims to seek
X-ray treatment in preference to
the knife. AS said then. / should
prefer the knife for mine. perhaps
with a few X-ray treatments of the
wound or scar to prevent possible
recurrence. X-ray treatment is ex-
pensive.
Let US give the devil his due. The
doctor who yearns to operate is
generally looked upon as a devilish
fellow by those who have had. no
personal experience with modern
surgery. I have had such expert
ences as a patient, you understand.
and not particularly as a surgeon,
and can't see the surgeon in the
popular light.
Here is another lot of cases of
skin cancer (epithelioma) treated
by the knife in a clinic where fair
to middling surgery is done for all
corners:
A total of 228 patients were treat
ed. OF these, nearly two-thirds were
men, and more than half were
farmers. The average age of the pa
tients was SIS years. The average
duration of the lesion before the
operation was seven years. In more
than nine out of every ten cases
the cancer was above the collar
bones; favorite seats were the
cheeks, the eyelids.. on the side OF
the nose. the lips. Very few of the
patients had a family history of
cancer. In more than one-third- of
all cases, the cancer had developed
in previous wart, mole. pimple,
scab or trifiing ulcer. More than
one-third of all the patients had
been previously maltreated by can
Ger quacks with their acids, caus-
tics and herbs"
Of the patients operated on with
out previous maltreatment of that
kiAd, more, than rs per cent have
remained free from recurrence for
six years. The results of course,
were much less favorable in cases
prc-iously maltreated by charla-
tans who profess to "cure without
the knife"
In comparing these results of
operative treatment with the result
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
While the Iron Is Hot.

The time is opportune for Mayor Sohriver
to renew his insistence upon the repairing Of
the Second avenue track and paving. The
switch at Nineteenth street and Second avenue
is in particularly bad shape. A few days ago
the mayor ordered the company to make re-
pairs but he was politely ignored.
The work could be done now without inter
fering with traffic. That it will have to be
dope some time is as certain as death and
taxes The issue between the company and
the trainmen has nothing to do with it and
neither has the question of increased fares.
The company should be notified now that
no more cars will be permitted to run over
the Second avenue tracks until they are fixed.
Public safety demands positive stand on the
question on the part of the city government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
HEALTH TAI KB
BY WILLIAM BRADY I'D.

obtained. from X-ray treatment of
skin cancer, bear in mind that more
than one-third of these surgical
cases had been previously subject
ed to other kinds of treatment, and
that the cancers had existed over
seven years, as an average, before
the patients sought operation.
Since surgery is quite painless
and infinitely safer than any cancer
remedy that can be locally applied
Excepting X-ray or radium treat
ment), l repeat that I'll have the
knife for mine. with a reasonable
amount of X-ray treatment to fol-
low-but / won't fool around seven
years making up my mind about it.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Why This Department is Particular.
/ have profted much from read
ing your valuable articles, and on
more than one occasion ! have had
very helpful suggestions from you
by mail. Therefore l hope you will
consider my criticism constructive
and not destructive. In my esttma-
ton, you could accomplish much
more il you would not insist on
every query being signed. and il
you would not be so insistent about
that stamped, addressed envelope
for a reply by mail. &c. T. d.
Answer-This department is sin
cere. | sign everything l write.
cannot consider unsigned communi=
cations sincerely intended. No cor
respondents name or confidence
has ever been divulged. If we were
to supply 5000 stamps and 5000
envelopes. not to mention the labor
entailed in addressing those en-
velopes, the expense would mount
high.
Death Of Data.
Please state whether operationsis
necessary for uterine displacement.
(Mrs. r. W. NJ
Answer-Yes and no. 1t depends
on the nature of the displacement.
Such a displacement in itself does
not necessarily cause any trouble,
and in such a case, of course, no
treatment is required.
Turpentfne.
Is turpentine good antiseptic?
know several people who put a drop
or two on the tongue every day to
prevent taking the flu. IL. K)
TuFpentine is a good antiseptic,
but only when germs are placed in
it. 1t is absurd to take it internally
In any dose, with a view to prevent
ing any disease. 1t is absurd to take
Internally any antiseptic for such a
purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
The Game and Fish Laws.

AS samples Of the patchwork that legisla-
tive assemblies turn out state game and fish
laws are typical. At nearly every session the
legislature makes change usually to meet new
conditions or some members ideas Admit
tedly the law always needs fixing, but seldom
is it any better after the repairs are finished.
In Illinois legislative action this year has
delayed the issuing Of hunting and fishing Ii
censes for month. Some of the changes are
doubt wise and others might have been
omitted without Fastening the depopulating of
the woods and streams on the one hand, or
placing irksome restrictions upon the public,
on the other Sportsmen in the northern part
Of the state will wonder why the open season
for rabbits has been changed from Sept. l to
Nov. L They will fail to see the reason for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
Today's Events

Five years ago today Germany
aroused the indignation of the
world by her unwarranted invas-
ion of Belgium.
Today is the centenary of the
birth of Thomas Armitage, re-
nowned pulpit orator, for over
40 years pastor of the Fifth Avenue
Baptist church in New York city.
A special election is to be held
today in the Eighth congressional
district OF Kentucky to fill the va
cancy resulting from the death OF
Representative Harvey Helm.
A general primary is being held
in Kentucky today for the nomina-
tion of candidates for the state,
county and other offices to be filled
at the November election. Chief
interest centers in the contest for
the Democratic nomination for
governor, in which James d. Black,
the incumbent. is opposed by John
ID. Carroll of Newcastle and p. ].
Noel Of Harrodsburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
GOLD STAR MOTHER.
BY Eugene Randall.

lGopyrISnJ, 1919, Dy the " eSeLTn
Newspaper Union.)
Bruce Tyrell realized that he had
made a life mistake in wedding
Lucy Brill. Within a year after
their marriage there was no out
ward friction, but she was indiffeF-
ent and he disappointed Then a
little child came along and a new
interest and loyalty to VOWS that
aad become irksome chains made
existence tolerable for a few brief
months. Then Mrs. Tyreil died and
her husband was left alone in the
world, save for his helpless daugh-
Ter.
He had not a living relative nor
close friend. Someone told him Of
\ private oFphanage and Tyrell de-
lIyered the little child over to the
mercies Of a group of professional
baby farmers. His average earn
ing capacity was only fair, but he
calculated that with careful living
On his own part he could save
enough in six months TO make som e
more favorable arrangement.
He was not the man for lonely
life. He got into the habit of
spending his evenings with disso-
lutte fellow workers. Tyrren lost
his position in a factory. After
that steady work was the excep-
lion. Always he managed to earn
enough to pay the stipend neces-
sary for the keeping of little Eve
jvn. He never. however, visited
he orphan. for ne was abashed at
ais fail and the future looked dark
Ind uncertain. Ii was at the little
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
''TlH1E DAILY SHORT STORY

town of Greenville that he wound
up a long carousal, inspired by the
accidental discovery that the pri-
waite orphanage was a place where
the little charges were beaten,
neglected and half starved. He had
no money to go thither to wrest the
child from brutal hands. If he had
how could he sustain her? In
frenzied desperation he worked
only for drink, thought only of
drink TO drown his wretchedness,
and was overtaken with illness and
delirium TO come back to rational
life the inmate of a little provincial
hospital.
They were good people at Green
vile and Mary Wilton, silver
haired and 60, was among the best
of them. Her life had been entirely
devoted to kindly deeds. 1t was
due 10 her that the hospital that
received Tyrrell had been built by
philanthropic citizens. While her
income was barely sufficient to sus-
tain herself, she gladly gave her
services to caring for the poor and
helpless. She had been attracted
by something good in the face Of
the new patient, and as Tyrrel
came upon the eonvalescent list
she made him an object of special
care and thoughtfulness. From a
nurse Mrs. Walton had learned the
story OF his life. and when he was
discharged from the hospital she
was at its doors and helped him
along, as with feeble and unsteady
health and strength.
You are to become my guest for
a week or two, Mr.. TyTFeIl," she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
HQart @oHOm0
11,!IDrODrO111cC '!
oT>E MRC ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY 1EA.?LE

that would help me to be lively ans
more pleasant companion?
~ When girl and boy are
walking together, which side
should the girl walk on?
DIMPLED CHEEK.
% A good talker is always some
one who is immensely interested.
You probably feel listless and are
not thrilled with anything. Usually
the cause of such a feeling is mac
ton. Get busy physically and men
tally. Go in for sports and If Won
want work. sew or make a garden.
1t is late in the season for a gar
den, but you can still plant some
things and improve. You must also
read and keep yourself we'll posted
with what. is going on in the world.
After you become interested, you
will have thoughts. Do not repress
them. Often thoughts will come,
but from Hstlessness they are not
expressed.
90 The girl should walk on the
inside.
Baby Girl": Go home to your
parents before December, if il can
Ne dilEEA- 4OuA oAGLIA eNA+A III
husband have tired of having some
one extra IN their family. Il is easy
to see that you would suffer from
their treatment They ought to
realize how miserable they are
making you and try for the time
that is left to make your stay with
them happy.
You are rather young, but if yoJA,
are sure you love the young man,
marry him. 1t was all right that
you should go with others during
his absence since you and he were
not engaged.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you
kindly tell me through the columns
OF your paper of an information
bureau where information can be
gained concerning lost heirs or
unclaimed inheritance? c. II. W.
Go to the court Of common pleas
for information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

announced to him in her definite,
motherly way. You are going TO
tell me all of your troubles and we
are going to find a way to mend
them.
At the end of a month Bruce
TyrTell was back to his old sturdi-
ness Of frame. For two weeks he
had shown his gratitude TO Mrs.
Walton by working about her little
home and putting everything in
perfect order. Then she revealed
what has been in her mnid all
along, America had come into the
war and the country needed voiun-
teers. A career was open for him
OF which he might be proud. Ser
vice would mean discipline. So
briefly and experience, the record
in view aroused his latent ambi-
ton.
One day a girl of IS stopped at
the Walton home seeking employ
ment Her story appealed to her
warm hearted hostess. For 10 years
a slave and drudge to the house
hold OF a harsh hearted stepfather,
Myra Deane had left her unlOvely
home to seek freedom among
others. A happy trio under one
roof, life dFiftsd on for them like a
dream Of rare eontentment-
There came sorrowful news from
far away France one day. The
name OF Bruce fyrrell was among
the list Of deaths in battle. There
had been a service star in the win
dow of the little cottage. The
townspeople. full of sympathy for
Mrs. Walton, replaced il with a
gold one.
Then the devoted. foster mother
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
high school girl II years old. There
is a boy in my town 10 years old of
whom I think very much. I have
cared for him three years and think
1 always will.
He says he likes me. but he
won't go with me. | am considered
good looking and / act like a lady
and have pretty clothes.
What do you think is the reason
he does not want me? He is very
independent.
II you don't know how l can get
him, please tell me how TO forget
him. JUNE.
Analyze your thoughts. i think
you will find that you permit your
self to think about the young man
altogether too often. Probably you
realize that you are wasting time,
but you enjoy thinking and do so
anyway.
To forget him you must push him
out of your thoughts as often as he
enters them. This can be done.
Keep active. If you work, asso-
ciate with young people with an
open mind to enjoy yourself, and
if you read, you should have no
trouble to forget the young man.
You are worshiping your own
ideal. 1t is unfortunate that the
young man does not give you bet
ter chance to know him. Friend
ship would probably Danish your
ideal, and disappointment would
lead you to seek a new one.
or course l advise against trying
to win him" Such a thing is prac-
tically impossible and would COM
promise you. You have no mag
netism for him and therefore he
does not care for you enough to
want you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % I am
young girl l6 years of age When
! am with a crowd of young people
can't talk much. 1t seems as If
cannot think of anything TO talk
about. Do you know Of anything
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
Today's Anniversaries

1s20-Sir John Rose, famous Can
adam statesman. born in Aber-
deenshire, Scotland. Died In
Caithnessshire Aug. rs, 1858.
1S31-The Dutch army invaded
Belgium with 5000 infantry
and 5000 cavalry.
lS66-John II. Lathrop, first pres
ident of the University of Mis-
souri,, died at Columbia, Mo.
Born at Sherburne, n. Y, Jan.
%. 1899.
lS94-The emperor of China issued
manifesto accepting war
with Japan.
1909-The car of Russia visited
England.
l91l-President Simon, of Haiti,
fed from PoFt-au-Prinee to a
government cruiser
lSl4-GeTman troops invaded
France and Russians crossed
the German frontier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

,turn postage Be brief All inquiries are
70 each individual. no attention viii be
ceEs we're there in the army during
the war? L. U. T.
A. There were about two hun
dred thousand commissioned Off
GERS as compared with 5000 at the
outbreak of the war. Forty-eight
per cent were from officers train
ing camps, 81 per cent we're physi2
clans, Is per cent were specialists
from private life. 6 per cent from
the ranks, per cent from the ma
tional guard and 3 per cent from
the regular army.
Q. Did the Indians know the
value of the springs located at Hot
Springs. Ark? D. T.
A. According to tradition the
curative properties of the springs
were known TO the Indians long
before the advent OF the Spaniards
There is a tale that the various
tribes battled from time TO time
for control of the hot waters, in
which they believed the Great
Spirit" to be ever present, but that
finally a truce was declared under
which their benefits were extended
TO the sick OF all tribes.
Q. OF what nationality is Secre-
tary Wilson OF the labor depart
ment? o. II. T.
A. Secretary Wilson was born in
Scotland but came to the United
States at the age of s. He worked
as an underground miner for many
years in the coal fields of Pennsyl-
vania. He long ago became an
American citizen by naturalization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02


ton bureau. Frederic J. Haskin. Directol
address and enclose two-csnt stamp for
confidential the replies being sent dire
paid 10 anonymous lettersJ-
Q. When should the service flag
come down? K. G. S.
A. The service flag was never Of
fetal so there are no rulings Of
the war department governing it.
The idea is said to have been orig
mated by Captain Quiesser = of
Cleveland and grew into national
use 1t is held. however, that the
time for taking it down is at the
time of the termination of the ser
vice of the individual or individuals
whom it represents. II should
come down when the boys get home
or when they are mustered out il
they do not come home. Then it
should be carefully put away and
treasured as an heirloom.
@. What is the quotation of which
sermons in stones" is a part?
l. II. B.
A. 1t is from Shakespeare's "As
You Like It" and reads as follows:
Sweet are the uses of adversely
Which make the toad, ugly and
YenomouS.
Wear vet a precious jewel in its
head
And this our life, exempt from
public haunt
Find tongues in trees, books in the
running brooks,
Sermons in stones and good in
everything"
@. How many commissioned Off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

Chicago claims to have solved the problem
OF filing and emptying the loop about as
promptly without street car service as it has
been doing with lines in operation. Since the
facilities employed have been mostly impro-
vised there is no telling what really ade-
quate equipment Of passenger carrying motor
busses might accomplish. Perhaps, after all,
the era Of street cars in crowded centers is
passing and the strike may help the process
of evolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

Hard upon the announcement that the gov
eminent is going to grapple with the high cost
of living comes notice that the surplus prop
erty division has 100000 pounds of white ar
senic for sale. If this can be bought at rea-
sonable figure and equitably divided it will
offer perhaps the cheapest and most direct
roethcd Of settling the living problem Cor prac-
tically the entire population.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

After the allies had about come to the con-
clusion that the best and cheapest way to dis
pose of the German feet was to sink it the
Germans themselves assumed the job. Now
the British have salvaged 10 of the vessels
and are after more, Such is human nature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

If there is possibility, as some people be-
leve, OF a 7-cent fare being put in effect on
local car lines what is to become Of the three
rides for 10 cents given by transfers to and
from the Bridge line, and other transfers
to continue to be free? These are minor mat
tiers. but the public is intensely interested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

OF the brave soldier became ill. a
wasting fever followed and Myra
Deane was left alone in|The world
with little Evelyn. Mrs. Walton
had owned the little home. She
had made it over to Myra, who had
faithfully promised never to part
with the little child she had come
to love as if it were her own.
One evening Just at dusk Bruce
TyTell, marvelously saved from the
battlefield, arrived at Greenville.
His first point Of visitation was
naturally the only home he knew.
He stood back amid the shrubberv.
giancing through the window that
held the gold star.
At the knee of Myra Deane kneIt
a sweet little figure, its pretty
hands clasped in prayer. The eyes
of the faithful Myra were one fond
glow of devotion and love, and over
all the glowing picture there
seemed to hover the spirit of the
gold star mother, welcoming home
the man she had saved from the
dregs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

Foods may be costly and the burden Of sup
porting families hard to bear, but don't lsok
for a stampede to buy the 80 tons of -four sub
'stitutes which the war department is about to
sell at Fort Sill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

William Hohenzollern, according to the for
mer empress. looks to the Lord to lead him
out OF the dark valley" Wonder if he is ex-
pecting relief from the same deity that helped
to get him into it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
The War a Year Ago

Germans began general retreat
in Aisne-OurcQ region.
Fran Americans capture d
Ourcq watershed. dominating the
Marine salient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

If Lenine makes that reported drastic change
in policy as a preliminary to resigning anyone
could guess what the purpose of the change
will be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02

Don't everybody strike at once. They tried
that in Russia and it hasn't worked out very
well. Something like half the people in the
larger centers died of starvation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-02
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST
Berries and Cream
Rroiled Bacon
Fried Potatoes

RULE UNIV
LUNCHEON
Potato Soup Tomato Salad
Brown Bread and Butter
Iced Cocoa
DINNER
Young Onions Radishes
Lima Bean Croquettes
Parsley Sauce
Maearoni Buttered Beets
Lettuce
Tried Recipes.
Lima Bean Croquettes Wash
one cup of lima beans in evening
and soak next morning. Cook IN
til tender and then drain and cool.
Now mince four slices OF bacon,
two onions fine and brown gently
in a frying pan. Now put the beans
through the food chopper, adding,
after the beans, one-haIf cup OF
bread crumbs. Now put the mix
ture into a bowl and add the bacon
and onions, fat from the cooked
bacon, one-half teaspoon of salt,
one-half teaspoon of pepper, three
tablespoons of finely chopped pars-
ley. one green pepper, chopped
fine.
Mix thoroughly and then mold
into croquettes. Dip in -four and
then in beaten egg and then roll in
fine crumbs and fry until golden
brown in hot fat.
Green Peas a la Maitre d'Tfotel-
-Four tablespoons lard or lard sub
stitute, one quart shelled peas, salt,
pepper to taste, two sprigs mint,
one teaspoon lemon juice, one ia
blespoon chopped parsley, one tea
spoon sugar.
Shell peas and throw into plenty
boilings water containing teas
spoonful of salt, sugar and mint:
boil fast until tender, then drain
Mix lemon juice with lard and
parsley; stir this among peas; re-
heat them ANA serve at once.
Riced Cheese Potatoes Potatoes.
one-quarter pound of cheese. Ia
'iespoon butter, one teaspoon salt,