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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
TCBERCULIN AND TUBERCULIN
REACTION.

If a minute quantity of killed tu-
bercle bacilli or of an extract made
from the bodies of killed tubercu-
losis germs be injected under the
skin of a healthy child or adult no
noticeable local or general effect is
produced, but if the child or adult
harbors anywhere in the body a
focus of tuberculosis (aS in a lymph
node deep in the abdomen or in the
neck-scrofula, or in a joint or IN
any organ of the body the injection
OF the killed bacilli or their extract
viii produce certain characteristic
reactions, and these characteristic
reactions are proof of the existence
Of the disease, tuberculosis, in the
individual tested.
There are three different reac-
tons to such tests with tubercIe
bacilli or their extracts. First there
is the local reaction, a peculiar red
dening and swelling for an area of
an inch or SO about the point Of IN
lection or incubation. Next there IS
the focal reaction, which means q
temporary exaggeration or increase
of the symptoms, such as pain or III
Illumination at the seat of the u1s-
ease, wherever it may be. Finally
there may occur a general reaction,
consisting of an increase of fever,
or. if there has been no fever pres
ent, then a rise of body temperature
above normal for a few hours. Re
member, one of these reactions oc-
cur in a person who has no tu-
bercular infection; and on the 9th
er hand. the occurrence of a tuber-
culln reaction is no proof that the
particular disease of which the pa
tient complains is tuberculosis, for
Of course one may have tubercu-
losis and various other diseases as
well. Nor does a positive reaction
to tuberculin indicate that the tu-
berculosis is active. for it is we'll
known that great many healthy
persons harbor somewhere in the
body smouldering or latent foci of
tuberculosis. from infection which
occurs in childhood, and although
these individuals will react posi-
lively to a tuberculin test it would
be absurd to say that they have
tuberculosis except in the sense
that nearly all of US have it poten-
TALLY.
A person with active tubercu-
losis of Joint or Of the lungs has
fever Temperature above normaD
at least part of the time The
fever is a general reaction to tu-
bcrculin automatically produced
and thrown into the circulation
from the focus of tuberculosis. 1t
behooves such, a person, therefore,
to go extremely slow about any
exercise Of physical exertion.
since exercise, even walking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
ItO4I TIL EyHAA DV VI
By Ralph Hamilton.

Copyright 1919, by Western News
paper Union).
'.I am afraid you are a schemer,
sLettie."
Because l have asked Norma
Dallas to act as my bridesmaid, and
because Ernest has chosen Robert
Harding as his groomsman
well, you must admit that the
conjunction is peculiar under the
circumstances" submitted Norma S
aunt, Mrs. Marston.
II confess to having purposeiy
brought it about admitted Lettie
brooks, soon TO be Mrs. Ernest
Vale. 81 have always felt SORROW
full over the quarrel, misundcr-
standing, or whatever it was be-
tween Norma, my dearest friend,
and Mr.. Harding, whom l greatly
/ like.
The wedding was only two days
4 distant. 1t was to be very
Esimple affair. One thing only Let
| tie had insisted on, that they be
married in a little church in what
had become a poor part of the city.
Lettie's fiance was to come from
Worcester, to the north, the day of
1.-THE wedding. Robert Harding lived
Ito the south. Norma Dallas was to
|conne from a town 20 miles distant.
LIT was a truly informal affair, for
and groomsman were
h go direct to the church Upon
L he suspicious evening Harding
took the train and arrived in
II eesyille about six o'clock. The
was to begin an hour
|Iater. lie had no suspicion that ne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
Brad's O. Verse
THE BEST TONIC.

"You need tonic" says the doc;
your system is fiivver; fat husky
microbes by the flock are feeding
on your liver; bewhiskered germs
are eating you, the asthma has you
faded. your blood'S a pale and
sickiy hue, your pulse is weak and
faded" l answered with a hearty
peal of lung-expanding laughter
that shook my bones from head to
heel and shattered beam and raj
ter: and then l raked and swept the
yard and sawed six cords Of
kindling to show him that lanky
bard, elongate, lean and spindling.
could save three dollars andNa half
and scare off symptoms chronic by
taking one big lusty laugh, that
best and surest tonic. Take SPAWN
extract for your ills" the billboard
sign advises. But l expend no crisp
new bills for dope or patent prizes.
When govt and ague fill the breeze
with swarms OF hungry critters,
climb a hill or chop down trees, and
have no use for bitters; when sad
eyed agents seek my door with
plasters warm and porous, l guf-
faw with a gleeful roar, and loudly
ring my chorus To Danish cark-
ing ills that grind: Before each
meal, and after, take happiness and
peace of mind. and sunshine, work
and laughter.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
Household Hints

! keep their shape. They are fine
ior dessert served with whipped
cream.
Fried Cakes-Six medium-sized
potatoes mashed fine, two cups SUI
gar, three eggs. one cup sweet milk,
five, teaspoons baking powder, one
tablespoon lard, one scant teaspoon
nutmeg. Fry in hot fat.
Buttermilk Cake-A very good
and inexpensive cake recipe that
does not require frosting. One cup
sugar, one heaping tablespoon but
ter, one egg, one cup buttermiIk.
one-half teaspoon soda lin the
milk. two cups -four, one rounding
teaspoon baking powder, favoring.
CT if preferred, spices can be used.
Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on
top and bake.
Potato Balls-Select large pota-
toes, wash, pare and soak half an
hour. Shape INFO balls with a
French vegetable cutter. The odd
shaped pieces which remain should
be cooked at once, then drained
and left to be prepared in some OF
I Inv AiieAAs a VI hoAlAEa AoAAA hHt "a
potatoes. Cook the balls in boilinH
sailed water until soft; drain and
to each pint of potatoes add one
cupfui white sauce. Turn into
bot dish and garnish with finely
chopped parsley.
Belgian Baked Potatoes-At the
present time we are still request
ed to save on the fats. This makes
it impossible to serve French fried
potatoes as they require the use
of considerable fat in their prep
aration. An excellent substitute
for this favoTite dish and oae
which is more readily digested fol-
lows: Wash, cut and pare as for
French fried potatoes. Lay the
slices on an oiled pan, season with
salt and pepper and bake in a
fairly hot oven uutil they are pul-
fed meaIy aud golden brown
Steamed RaiSiHs- one cupful Of
seeded raisins. juice OF one-half
lemon, three-qUarters cup of water.
Place in a saucepan and cover
closely Bring TO a boil and then set
the saucepan where il will cook
VERY slowly for twenty minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The PugiIiSt is q Weakiing.

am a professional prize fight
er, have been at it for eight years
I was rejected by three different
branches of army service, because
they said my heart was no good
and l could not stand the life over
there. | didn't know / had heart
but l have, noticed that l am very
nervous and tremble a long time
after a bout Am 26, 20 inches tall.
weigh 165 pounds. | write this
with pencil because l am too ner-
vous to use pen and ink. Dat
tler)
Answer-Have some good doc
tor examine you thoroughly, and
test the functional condition or
your heart Then let him advise
whether you can safely continue
fighting or whether you must take
UP less strenuous work.
Answer to c. b.
Your Specialist" is evidently
playing you for a W. k. variety OF
piecatoriaI life. At any rate the
symptom you mention is the usual
thing in healthy young men.
Dad. the Old FOgy.
I fear my dad is an old fogy.
His opinion of fever thermometers
and especially when he gets
wound up, is better not express
ed. 1t amounts to this, that they
are absolutely worthless in the
hands of the laity and they are
only for doctors or professional
nurses use. He declares that
thermometer in the hands OF any
one else only causes undue ex-
citement and worry. We appeal to
you to enIighten father. (AnXiousO
Answer am afraid l am in
the same boat with your father. l
think as he does. AS for the
nurses, you will find that the
more competent the nurse the less
conspicuous the clinical Their
mometer. and vice versa.
Explaining An Explanation.
Will you kindly explain what
you mean by heart muscle failure,
to which you have repeatedly re-
ferred IN your interesting talks on
middle age. "a. NJ. CD
Answer-Well, what | mean is
a very slow, insidious failure of the
circulation taking years, not the
alleged sudden fatality most peo-
pie think of as heart failure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

English and French newspapers are much
disgruntled over the recognition of the Monroe
doctrine in the league of nations That is the
only thing that the United States has asked
for itself All the other points it has contended
for have been in the interests of common JUS
tice and for the elimination of all possible
causes Of future clashes of interests It comes
with rather bad grace to condemn this country
and impugn its motives on such fimsy grounds,
in view of all that has been done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

speed was quickly dispeIled, as was the rumor
that an invasion of Russia the recognition
of the existing government in that country was
seriously considered
The address of the British premier may be
read with profit in America and IN other allied
countries, as well as in England, for what he
said applies to all alike. This is the best pos
sible evidence that he and his colleagues are
sincere and competent and are really doing the
best that can be done for the ultimate interests
OF all the nations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
TTIEIl5. DAILY SHORT STORY

was to meet, for the first time in a
year, the former object of his
hearts true devotion. He had never
forgotten Norma Dallas. They had
become engaged, when abruptly
Norma had grown cold and distant
toward him. Harding was not at
forded opportunity to penetrate the
motive of this strange change in
demeanor.
Harding called a taxicab and was
driven to the church. 1t was lighted
up and about the doors and within
gathering groups were evident. At
one side was the vestry and Hard
ing approached it, entered at al
open doorway and gave a great
start as he observed one other oc-
cupant of the apartment.
Normal" he uttered under his
breath and stood spellbound.
Yes, it was Norma Dallas, and
he could not analyze the sentient
emotions that stirred his heart at
this unexpected meeting. She was
looking at picture on the wall of
this. the retiring room of the Off
ciating clergyman. She turned
finally, observed the newcomer
and a quick pallor came into her
face Harding regained his COM
posture first. He advanced and ax-
tended his hand with a pleasant
smile.
Our friends do not seem to have
yet arrived" he said. II had not
expected to meet you here, Miss
Dallas, although of course 1 should
have remembered that you were a
close friend of the bride expect
ant"
Norma fiuttered- She was at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

I loss what to say, for the unexpected
conformation beWildered her. IT
gave her mingled pain and pleas
ure. Her eyes had dropped and her
breath came quickly. Before she
could find coherent words to reply
there was an interruption. The
clergyman who was to officiate at
the ceremony entered the room.
Il presume you are Mr.. Harding"
he spoke. Il have received a tele-
phone message from Mrs. Marston.
The wedding is postponed. 1t ap-
pears that she has just received a
telegram from the city announcing
that Mr.. Vale has met with an
automobile accident. He is not
seriously injured, yet sufficiently
SO to require his detention in the
city for a day or two"
Norma reached for her wrap.
Harding came nearer to her. per
haps We had better go and see Miss
Brooks" he suggested. II am an
xious to learn something more of
Wales mishap."
Norma lifted her eyes to his face.
Mr. Harding" she said tremu-
lousy. Il want to tell you that
what happened a year ago was due
to misconception on my part. You
were misrepresented to me, and /
it was all my fault. 1t took me a
long time to find out that was the
victim of a tale bearer and Sian
derer"
Infinite pathose came into the face
of Harding. She had, then, thought
enough of him to attempt his vindi-
cation.
Il am glad you have told me
this" he said -tenderly. Il suspect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

: conclusion of the closing argu-
ments by the attorneys yesterday
ruled in favor of Charles g. Hip
well with whom the child has made
her home practically since she was
baby. Her aunt Mildred has
been her mother.
Buy Army Camps Two huge
army camps. which cost the gov
eminent S20,000,000 yesterday we're
purchased by the +. w. Lewis
Roofing company of Davenport,
which will wreck the buildings and
dispose of the salvaged materials.
They are Camp Colt, at Gettys-
burg, Pa, and Camp Jackson at Co
lumbia, S. c. The Lewis company
was one of 40 concerns from vari-
Gus sections of the country which
submitted bids for Is army camps
which are to be abandoned by the
government.
Soldiers Meet-A meeting of dis
charged soldiers and sailors inter-
ested in plans to organize Dav-
export post, Veterans of the World
war. is called for Monday evening
at the Davenport Y. NJ. c. a. The
meeting will be in charge of Cap
tain H. II. Hummel. l.. r. w. n.
Philbrook. Rock Island, comman-
der-in-chief of Post No. 3, recently
organized i'll Rock Island. Will at
tend the meeting and outline plans
for organizing a post here.
Get Big Check-When z. S. John
son and A. Sebelien, secretary OF
the Davenport Locomotive works.
returned from Washington several
days ago, they carried valuable
grip. In this grip was a piece of
paper valued at close TO $4,000
1t was a check from the United
States government II represented
an adjustment the officials made
with the war department on can
ceIled contracts for locomotives.
The Davenport Locomotive works
had two government contracts on
their hands when the armistice
was signed.
Marriage LicenSeS-LIoyd r. Carr
and Margaret E. Quinlan, both of
Davenport Frank f. Melicher and
Ruth Hunzmann, both of Cedar
Rapids. Harvey Christensen of
Wilton Junction, and Marian Gar
rison of Muscatine. Albert Wiese
of Davenport and Adele Kuhl of
Eldridge. Virgil A Cooper of Dav-
export and Anna Elizabeth Sanders
of Buffalo, Iowa
Obituary Record - Hundreds OF
Davenporters, particularly men
who have received their early edu-
cation in old ST. Marguerite's
school, now the Sacred Feart
Cathedral, Davenport, will be griev-
ed to learn of the death of Sister
Mary Clement, who for ~ years
was a teacher at the local school.
Willie Freeman Rouse, who had
been a patient at Mercy hospital
since April /, died yesterday morn
ing Mr.. Rouse resided at Humis-
ton. Iowa, where he was a mail car
rier, and had come to the local
hospital for treatment.
Mrs. George T. Baker of Daven-
port died in Los Angeles, Calf.
Tuesday afternoon, according 70
telegram received here from Mr..
Baker by his son-in-law, Robert E
Risley.
Mrs Augusta Friday. residing on
Rural Route No. 6. Blue Grass
road, died yesterday morning after
a brief illness. She was 30 years
of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
EI0drt g0I4Om0
; 7,91(1OYODDO1mcC '
~ & MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
by TEMPLE

In his last letter he said he could
hardly wait until vacation so thai
he could come to see me. l answer
ed this letter and it has been over
three weeks and he has not an
swered
DO you think he cares anything
for me? Shall l write him again
and ask him why he did not an
swer? THANK YOU.
Do not write to the young mar
until you have heard from him.
believe that he will write some time
Do not place too much confidence
in his declarations Of love. Some
people make light Of it. Unless ne
asks you TO marry him you have
no reason TO know that lie cares
for you.
In reply to a. N. B.: Remain
silent for the time being. Do moi
answer your husbands last letter
and if he writes others, ignore
them, too. When he thinks he has
lost you he viii want a reconCilia-
ton, probably. and will either come
to see you or ask you 70 return &c
him.
If, in a few months. you find thai
he does not care, get a divorce
Since you are a minor, you will
have no difficulty in obtaining one
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am great
Iy troubled with a loss Of hair.
VIII you kindly suggest lotion
which would prevent this?
THANK YOU.
The following formula is highly
recommended for loss of hair:
Resorin, one and one hall
grains; quinine, hydrochlorate
three grains; pure vaseline, one
ounce
This is to be applied to that part
Of the scalp which is devoid Of hair
or from which the hair is rapidly
falling. Should this preparation
produce much irritation OF tho
scalp an ointment of 90 grains Of
borax to 100 of vaseline should be
applied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
The Day In Davenport

Slug Jeweler - Two youthful
bandits slugged Max Rather, jew
eler, at 324 West Third street, but
were frightened away before Sc
curing any loot in one of the most
daring occurrences of the kind in
local history at $50 yesterday
morning. The young men entered
the jewelry store together. Per-
sons were constantly passing out
side the plate glass windows. MIR.
Rather was alone behind the coun-
ter. I'VE want to look at South
Bend watch" one of the men said.
The watches were locked in the
safe. Mr.. Ruttner walked to the
back of the store and opened the
safe by working the combination.
Just as he swung the doors open,
one of the men struck him squarely
on top of the head with an iron
bolt several inches long, which he
HAD evidently kept concealed in
his pocket.
Steal Engine-"What neXt?" pom
dered John H. Gehrmann of the
Kohrs Packing company when he
recovered his stolen automobile
minus the engine. After stealing
the car. the thieves drove it TO the
outskirts of the city. Here they
removed the engine which they
took away with them, leaving the
incapacitated car standing by the
roadside.
Loses Daughter-James Edmund
Fines has lost out in his fight for
the possession of his 14-year-old
daughter. Carmela Agnes Fines.
Judge A. J. House of the equity di-
vision of the district court at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Baked Apple
French Toast Syrup
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Egg Omelet
Fried Sweet Potatoes
Peach Shortcake Cocoa
DINNER.
Baked Fish. Sauce a la Creole
Potatoes au Grain
Home Canned String Beans or
Tomatoes
Roman Salad Lemon Meringue
Coffee
Tried Recipes.
Baked Fish, Sauce a la Creole
Two to three pounds OF tish-eitheT
steak or large fish split; two table
spoons drippings, two tablespoons
cut tomatoes, two tablespoons
chopped green peppers, one tea
spoon salt, little paprika, a pinch
OF cloves, allspice ald nutmeg, one
chopped parsley, one Ia
blespOon caramel.
After the fish had been scaled and
the head ard tail removed, split
and remove the backbone and small
bones al top and bottom. Wash and
dry; put in shallow pan that
has been brushed with a little drip
pings. skin side down. Cover with
sauce and bake IS to 30 minutes
Place on hot platter with a border
OF mashed potatoes. Z Sprinkle with
parsley and a title paprika.
Sauce is made as follows: Put
the drippings in pan; add onions
aid peppers, fry until tender, but
not brown. Add tomatoes, spices
and seasoning; boil 10 minutes,
then add one tablespoon -four thick
ening and one cup of water; boil
five minutes. mash through strainer
Baked Apples--Peel and core lie
apples. Then roll them first III
melted butter. then in sugar. Put
them in a buttered pan, sprinkle
with sugar, add a little water and
bake until done Put apples in a
dish. Boil down the syrup and pour
over them. Apples cooked this way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

! the source that was the start of our
separation. l have never ceased
to regret it," and just then his
glance passing beyond the vestry
door that looked into the church a
strange suggestion came to his
mind.
1t seemed as though the entire
neighborhood had crowded to the
church to witness the marriage
ceremony, mostly humble folks. 10
whom such was a break on the
monotony of their dull lives.
They will be disappointed .
spoke Harding. Miss Dallas
Norma, do you still believe in me %
She placed both her hands on his.
she raised her eyes filled with
tears.
Il would trust you with my life,"
she said brokenly.
Then cement that confidence nv
becoming my wife. Those people in
the church will be sadly disap-
pointed. Let US prevent that, and
at the same time forget the past ir
a happier future"
And a few moments later the
wedding march swelled and thrilled
through the building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

Good people need not jump to the conclu-
sion that the world is going to the dogs merely
because Nebraska has repealed the anti-cigaret
law number of other states will do the
same thing if their lawmaking bodies are wise
1t is folly to keep the statute books acts
which public sentiment will not see enforced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
EIElEAIITN TNldK
BY W. a. !!!!,5I y! BRADY RAD nd:

across the room, may amount to a
dangerously large dose Il tuberu-
lin.
Tuberculin is sometimes en-
plCyed as a remedy as well as for
diagnostic purpose. 1t certainly
requires an expert to use such a
remedy safely, and to administer
tuberculin to a patient who has
fever already present IS a very
questionable procedure indeed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

At the time congress adjourned Senator
smoot opined he did not think much of the
league of nations. Now both he and his
colleague, Senator King, publicly announce
conversion to the faith their change of front
being announced in dispatch with a Salt
Lake City date on it. They have seen the folks
back home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

The U. S. supreme court decision that the
Reed amendment does not prohibit the trans
porting OF liquor through dry states is equiva-
lent to giving John Barleycorn passports to
travel pretty nearly wherever he wishes, so
long as he keeps moving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

Coffee roasters have had another meeting
and they have let it be known they are more
than ever convinced that prices going up.
Whenever manufacturers or dealers in any
given commodity get together these days it is
bad news for the consumers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

A million jobs waiting the farm--where
most of them will continue to wait till the
boys coming back are sure jobs in the cities
are no longer to be had The back to the land
movement may be coming, but it hasn't got
very far yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

The man who forecast both the beginning
and the end of the war does not tell Us how
many times his other predictions failed We
might have more faith in him + he furnished
a certified record of his batting average, but
probably we should have even less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17
The bootlegger must go.

The government is justified in using every
means at its command to keep the troops NOV
ing through the port of New York. Settle the
strike, if possible, but send the boys home,
in any event
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

Election officials in Oklahoma
ruled that the new women voters
in that state could not accompany
their husbands into the polling
booth to receive instructions in
marking the ballot. The women
had little difficulty in learning.
however, as evidenced by the fast
that the woman vote figured con-
spicuously in the results Of many
Of the municipal contests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-17

Now that the Illinois bond issue for hard
roads has been declared legal let's go to it and
get some good roads, even if we do not get quite
SO many miles as we had hoped we would be
able to build with $50, 1000, 900.