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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
The Day in Davenport

leading his relatives TO the belief
that he was robbed and murdered
Loved AnOther'S Wifa-Although
Andree Thee suffered quite consid-
erably after Charles z. (Texas)
Anderson found him huggiug Mrs.
Anderson in the Anderson home
Monday noon, Thee developed
maidely compunctions of conscience
when it came to prosecuting
his opponent in police court yes
terday. Thee walked down Brady
street with blood streaming down
his face and to an officer told a
tale Of being struck by an automo-
bile which failed TO step. After the
truth came out, Thee asked that
Anderson be arrested for assault
and battery. This action was tax
en-. In police court when the case
came up for trial. Thee got cold
feet and refused to testify. Not TO
be daUnted. the magistrate ordered
Thee to pay the costs of the case
Property Sold - Another pur-
chase of Third street property cou-
pied with the announcement that
the property is to be improved at
d considerable cost is made today
by Snider. Walsh & Haynes, insur-
anCe and real estate. Third and
Perry streets. The firm has bought
the three-stOry brick block loCat-
ed at 127 East Third street of Z. G.
Appleton of Milton, Iowa. COnsid-
Grafton is given as $22 900. The
property will be improved by the
other repairs.
Redfeld COning-Secretary Will
liam c. RcdGeld of the department
OF commerce, is coming to Ddven-
port and he will have the citys
glad hand extended to him by the
Commercial club and Greater Dav-
export committee. He arrives here
Thursday. There will be a big din
ner Thursday evening at 7 clock
in the Commercial club.
Opens Cigar George Mar
tin of the Martin Cigar COMPANY
returned yesterday from Decatur,
Ill, where he closed a deal where
by he will operate cigar store in
the Hotel Orlando, the largest and
finest hostelry in the enterprising
city of Decatur.
Obituary Record Hans Harbeck.
for more than 80 years a resident
of Davenport, died at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. r. H. Berry in
Chicago Sunday evening after hav-
ing been i'll since last August. Mr.
Harbeck was born III Germany and
came to this country as young
man, settling in Davenport.
Marriage Licenses = Walter II.
Christensen of Wilton and Myrtle
Petty of Muscatine. Alfred Wun-
der of Durant and Bertha Schultz
OF Stockton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
~E-1OO."
By VICTOR REDCLIFFE


Copyright. 1919, by Western News
paper Union.)
By the time Irma Dale, the pretty
new school teacher at Brentwood,
had been at her post for month
nearly every eligible young man in
the village was deeply smitten. Par
ticularly there were three who
openly express their admiration.
These were Nat Laiton, Guy Pur-
win and Thad Wilson, close friends,
clean, reputable young fellows, and
one day after a mutual exchange OF
condolences they made a decision,
whimsical in a measure, yet actual
ed by honest esteem for the lovely
and beloved Miss Dale.
"Its settled, then, that we each
write to Miss Dale?" spoke Guy
Purvin.
"All at the same time and each
clearly and squarely telling how
much he thinks of her and asking
her to marry" submitted Thad Will
SOD
~And no hard feelings toward the
one who is lucky enough to be the
chosen one" added Nat Laiton, wao
rather plumed himself on being the
handsome one Of the group. His SIS
t. Breda was a close friend of
I ma, and he~counted on this spec
la p.eaGer 10 further his claim, If it
oAnle about right
Vow Breda was a chatterbox, and
t.e fact of The three proposals got
aDUat among the young people Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A LumD in the Bre3st,

IA ~~AHNs
| have a lump IN MY left breast
about the size of a hickorynut. 1t
has been there over four years, but
IL has never panied until this last
winter. Now ii bothers me quite
a little and | can't sleep on my
left side. 1t also pains me under
TIT shoulder at times in the day
tine. Do you think these are symp-
toms OF cancer?
MRS. o. L. A.
Answer-That is one possible ex-
PLANTATION. The only sensible thing
for a woman to do in such circum-
stances is to consult her physician
at once.
Tuberculosis.
my doctor assured me that
| have every reason to expect TO re-
gain my health within two years,
but l have Little faith in recovery
from tuberculosis. Is it not un-
usual for a patient to recover?
r. r.
Answer - Recovery is the usual
thing; only exceptional cases fail
TO recover, under modern treat
ment. Your pessimistic view is no
doubt based upon ancient history.
Recovery was unusual in the old
days when a diagnosis was made
only in the last stage of the dis
ease and when even doctors were
afraid of the open air treatment.
Salt Good for the Liver.
I have heard that you have dis
covered some new kind of salts
that is very beneficial for the liver
Please tell me what it is and how
to take it. MRS. a. S. c.
Answer haven't discovered il,
exactly, and it isn't new, but ii is
good for the liver. II is somer-
saults, the dose being six each
night and morning.
Shaking sister Down.
My sister has been troubled for
some years with what has been
called d nervous liver" She has
been given a great deal Of massage
and many Migratory treatments.
These treatments are very eXpen-
siye and seem TO produce little re-
suit The massage expert says
there is some slight hardening of
the liver l wondered if you could
suggest an oil which would help in
softening the liver. J. NJ. c.
Answer have seen a palpitat-
ing liver, and hard Iivers, and
proud and knObby and contracted
and tired iiyers, but | have never
a nervous liver. II |
were in sisters place | believe |
should give the expert" well
earned vacation and consult phX-
stefan The very thought OF mas
saying q liver is tickl.sh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
Heart @pHO1nQI
= : ,31SOTODIOmcC
" L MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY TEMPLE

Dear Mrs Thompson: I am a de-
voted movie fan and would like to
write a few letters to those l ENJOY
seeing. WoAld you kindly print the
addresses of the following: Mrs.
Sidney Drew, Priscilla Dean, Will
liam Duncan, Moilie King. Baby
Marie Osborne and Zoe Rae?
FAN.
l cannot give the addresses for
which you ask. Movie stars are
swamped with such letters, and
often never read them.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: In your
column yesterday was an article by
Dare Devil Donald I am especially
interested as | believe my marriage
to be much like his and hope this
may be some help to him. After
twelve years of marriage 1 am not
sorry and the first few years Ger
tainly were miserable as | loved
another man when ] married my
husband, but owing to Circum-
stances was pushed into it: my hus-
band was not aware OF my attitude.
So it was my desire to have him
think I thought him perfection, and
to say ii worked. is the word l be-
lieve that Donald loved in the be-
ginning and where love once was
surely Il little Imagination will make
il thrive and apparently she is
worth it. In my own case, did not
even have the happy illusion that
| loved. | might say that meay
times in my struggles to make our
a success l would say
what's the use?" But the Ilnowl-
edge that you are making some
one else happy and that YOU are
justifyiuS your existence in some
way is a wonderful help. I believe
that hen we take marriage vows
We are old enough to know that we
are not on a picnic. but that if two
people are compatible. there Ger
tainly can be a lot of pleasure in
each others society. l believe like
Mrs. Thompson-forgct yourself
and try making her happy and you
will find the blue bird will nest in
your own home. II took me four
years to get over my restlessness
for happiness but / must say I'm a
happy wife now. Just imagine how
you would feel if your wife vas the
enc woman, and soon it VIII be a
reality. You certainly owe it to your
wife and you'll find it viii work
wonders for yourself. Make the best
Of your mistakes. Donald. for after
all they are yours. Don't let the
world think your judgment was so
poor when you selected a Eelpmate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

Brentwood speedily. The three dew
otees anxiously awaited their fate.
In turn they managed to meet MISS
Dale on the street within the fol-
lowing few days. Outside of greet
ing them with her accustomed
friendly smile, in no way did she
indicate the receipt of the proposals,
nor afford them opportunity to
breach the subject. 1t was Breda
Laiton who reported to her brother
and his rivals as they were playing
tennis on the Laiton lawn.
You three" spoke the imperious
little tyro, and grouping them in a
rustic seat she proceeded to deliver
in turn three papers.
THE mischief! calculated Nat,
opening the paper apportioned to
him. My proposal to ITma."
Mime, too-returned!" observed
Guy, with a wry face.
Same herel" complained Thad.
And look-they are all marked
with a big blue-penciled initial.
Mine is M"
And mine F." reported Guy.
&C is on mine" apprized Nat. 81
say, what does it mean"
That is what I am to explain to
you" chartered Breda, with a mis-
chievous smile. simply, Irma has
acknowledged your presumptuous-
ness by treating your love confess
sions just as. she would the school
compositions of her pupils. You
must understand that she has four
gradings and averages: M means
moderate-70; f" means fair-S0;
CO means good-9o. There is
fourth grading, E. which means ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

In making their request for silence regard
ing the revised covenant Of the league of
tons Senators Lodge and Curtis have permit
ted view of the Republican board of strategy
in action. Perhaps it was done inadvertently.
Politicians seldom are so frank. But this is
serious moment for the G. o. p. Its ammuni-
ton supply is low. If the league contains any
high explosive the party needs it for its big
guns 1t can't afford to sit idle and let some
member casually touch it off in the open air
and waste its force
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
,ig Deal Turned -

Big Deal Turned - The largest
actual sale of Davenport business
property this year was completed
today when Fl. c. Kahl, contractor
associated with the Walsh inter
ests. purchased a frontage OF 20
feet on East Third street at an esti-
mated valuation of $4,000 This
property is now occupied by the
Barr Fish company, the BenAer
Tea company. Bawden Bros. photo
phic plant. the Eckmann stu
dio, the Hawkeye Printing COM
pany and the Thomas CussaCk COM
pany, advertising service.
Islander Buys Land - Harrison
street property is also on the
move. a deal was announced yes
'terday whereby the Iowa National
bank sells to Ben Johnson. former
ly of Rock Island. the property To-
Gated between Fifth and Sixth
streets. on Harrison, Immediately
south of the Roosevelt flats.
Believe Foul Play-LOuis Car
tin, well known Davenport Greek
wholesale fruit dealer, had $3.50 in
cash in his pockets when he left
his home. 514 Perry street, Sunday
afternoon, according to informa-
ton divulged yesterday by his rel
atives. Mr. Cartin has not been
seen since then. 1t was at first be-
lieved that de had committed sui
eide in a fit of temporary ins9n-
ity. Now his relatives incline to
the belief that he has met with
foul play. George Cartin. brother
of the missing man, said that the
pockets of the overcOat he found on
the levee seawaII just east of the
bridge, were turned
inside out when he found the coat.
This. together, with the fact that
de carried a large sum of money, is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

ing through an open window his
fond glance rested upon Irma at her
desk Her pose was one of deem
meditation and his heart gave a
great leap as he noted that she held
in her hand the letter he had sent
her the day previous.
lrma greeted her visitor with a
blush and Bruce thought this en-
couraging- She invited him to a
chair on the platform, there being
no other seat except among the
benches. Then she nervouslv ar
ranged some books before her. At
that moment the glance of Bruce
fell upon his letter 1t lay open at
her side. and across its face was a
conspicuous blue pencil marking
"E." Bruce experienced a decided
thrill His eyes gIowed. his tone
wavered as he said:
Does this mean excellent" Miss
Dale?"
She tried to smile casually. but he
noted a tremulous culver about her
sweet, sensitive lips. She nodded in
an embarrassed way.
And 100" he added and drew
closer. Trina, do I stand that high
not only in my clumsy literary eff
fort but in your coveted affections ,"
Her head sank and she yielded
her hand to his own, and Bruce AL
ston realized that the lasting happi-
ness OF his life had dawned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
Today's Birthdays

Princess Juliana, heir to the
throne of the Netherlands. born 1t
the palace of Het Loo, 10 years agp
today.
William H Crane, dean of the
American stage. born At Leicester,
Mass, 70 years ago today.
Mrs. Mary Scott Lord Harrison
widow OF President Benjamin HAT
rison. born at Honesdale, Pa, 6i
years ago today.
Major General Henry G. Sharpe.
former quartermaste general Of
the y. S. army. latter in command
of the southeastern department,
born at Kingston, y. Y, 81 ytals
ago today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
Tested Recipes.

Tested Recipes.
Bran Mullins - Four cups bran
lido not sift, two cups white -four
one cup baking molasses, two and
one-quarter cups sour milk, one
cup seeded raisins, one teaspoon
soda Tin molasses), one-q tarter
teaspoon salt. Mix dry ingredi-
onts. Add molasses. soda ana milk
str well aud lastly add raisins well
Toured This MAKES 20 good-si1el
mullins.
Spanish Steak-One pound round
steak (ground), one egg, one cup
stale bread crumbs (softenad with
milk, one large onion, one quart
[ )matoes (hcme canned), salt and
pepper to taste. Season steak with
salt and pepper Add egg, slightly
beaten, ana the softened crumbs.
Fat in bottom of a baking dish or
bread pan. Slice onion on top aad
pour tomatoes over all. Bake slow
~. This may be served in the bait-
ing d 'sh or turned ont as a loaf en-
platter.
Grapefruit and Celery Salad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

The Assembly Bulletin, published by the
Legislative Voters league of Illinois, points
out that in the last II years the interest earn
ings of public funds paid into the state treas
ury were but $1,056,3O4, while those of Cook
county were more than twice and those in the
city of Chicago more than four times as much.
Evidently an amendment of the law regulating
the depositing of state moneys is in order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

for life. | think in d little while your
will be content with one woman.
After the excitement of camp life
and battles il is not to be wondered
at that the men come home rest
less. Here is hoping you find your
happiness with your own dear wife.
Never stop trying l tried four years
and when you are older you will
think it was worth the struggle.
MRS. B.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ! have a
mother to whom l could 90 for az
vice, but | am afraid she would not
quite understand.
l had been going with a young
chap for about two years. He seem
ed 10 think a great deal of me.
while | was not especially fond or
him. Later he declared his love for
me and asked me TO be his wife. Inc
lovely diamond must have dazzIed
ne, as Il said YES" He treated me
with all the love and respect in the
world. ] shall have TO admit treat
ed him terribly. Everyone said I
did. Al last we had a misunder-
standing and he became quite
angry, which naturally led 10 a
broken engagement
Now that he has gone | find |
think a lot of him and would give
almost anything l possess to have
him back again.
He'is now going with a very love
ly girl who lives not far from him.
Do you think he could have cared
so much and then leave me entirely
for three months, never trying 10
make up? DO you think he ever
thinks oE-me?
! leave for a resort in three
weeks. At first. l thought l would
drop him card, but he is very
stubborn and l am quite sure ne
never intends to speak.
Please tell me something com
foTS 'ng as | am nearly heart-brOk-
en-. ! admit il is all ny fault ana |
am willing to make II cellar TO him;
but | Just know he will not pay a
bit Of attention me. NJ c. b.
l think you should write the
young man a note and say that now
Won realize what a mistake you
made in quarTelliGS. Tell him that
you would like to regard him as a
friend, If nothing more. and that you
hope he will regard YOU as such
He may still care for you. and if he
does Your letter will probably bring
him back. But in case he does not
come, do not grievc- BE thankful
that you have learned the lessen OF
lppr' ciatiug faithfulness and 10y
ally before it is too late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

There is some satisfaction in the news that
the number of commercial failures last week
was the smallest for any week IN a great num-
Der of years At that it may, to transpose
well known maxim. be an instance of nothing
lost because nothing was ventured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

One vote is lacking in the senate to4put the
woman suffrage amendment through. Every
man in the opposition therefore may be held
personally responsible if it fails. They1RproVe
themselves a hardy bunch if they get away
with it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
Household Hints

Cut medium sized grapefruit. IN
fourths, leng,hwise Remove pulp
aud add to It an equal quantity OF
finely chopped celery Refill sec
tionS with mixture, mask with may
onna Sc dress ng and garnish with
celery tips or curled and canned
pIMentOes, cut in sirins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
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4B e 81
THE AMERICAN MAIDEN's sOLMOQUY.

AhEhICAN Il
They can BAN the boIsheylki win torpedo,
bomb or brick-y.
They can pacify the Portuguese and Czech,
And | 90 not give a cent-a If the dinky Irl =
denta
Is pale and puny palpitating wreck;
devote no cogitatons to the jelling of the
nations,
And | uo-uot care a boot for subs or tanks.
But, I'm getting cranial LESSONS from the thought
of them Parisians
And the speed with which they're grabbing
of the Yanks.
Yes, the idee kinder clinkers in my devastated
dome;
Will there be a parIey with him when
Johnny comes marching home?
l garner no elatiOn from the ratiocination
OF the convoluted cocos in the clan
That apportion beer and skittles and the other
jots and TITLES
From the borders of Bersheba unto Dan,
And the subtle sub-erfuges of the diplomatic
Scrooges
Are as nothing in my gaily girlish life;
Only one iCear expressing keeps this wistful
maiden guessing:
Will he grab Fleur -de-LizZy for a wife?
Oh, the thought it kinder bankers and it cank
in my dome
Will there be a mademoselle with him when
Johnny comes marching home?
j p. Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

China has an area larger than
that Of the United States and a pop
ulation four times as great, yet il
has $500 miles of railways as com
pared to Americas 265.000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

The Dalmatian coast incident proves again
how hazardous it is to promise 70 givesanother
party something that does not belongFto you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
TOR 4 MEATLESS MAV.


Fish Soup - Use backbone and
belly piece to make a pot Of soup.
Boil the pieces in a quart of water
for thirty minutes, strain and pick
the meat from bone. To the STOCK
aGd.
One cup finely diced potatoes
One quarter-cup of finely cut
Union. .
Parsley and dried thyme to taste
Salt and pepper.
Ons tablespoon OF soft butter suo-
stItute and
One tablespoon Of flour rufocd
together.
one teaspoon Worcestershire
sauce.
Two tablespoons catsIp.
One cup hot milk
Boil potatoes and onions until
tender then add seasoning and
flour, boil five minutes. Just before
serving add catsup and milk and the
picked fish. This makes delicious
soup.
wishing TO Cool Salad Dressing
I'll the lower part of double boiler
with cold water and put top con
Ia uer on, put cover on, let water
run over sauna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal with Dates
Poached Eggs on Toast
Crisp Breakfast Bacon
MILK
LUNCHEON
Baked Apples with Cream
Bran Mullins Maple Syrup
Cup Custard Hot Chocolate
DINNER
Spanish Steak Baked Potatoes
Dreamed Carrots Ripe Olives
Grapefruit and Celery Salad
Bread Cheese
RhUbarb Tarts Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30
@Trained'' Is Putting 1t Mildly.

Springfield, Mass, Republican,.
WANTED-Lady wants room and board for
acting companion. Especially qualified and
trained for such work, having been married
three times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

Add Prohibition Pastimes: Trying to steer
a wild course from memory after taking on a
full load tOf soft drinks.
OF course in these peace making days no
one should be guilty of such a thing as dis
GUESSING the weather
But don't you really think We are having a
mild winter?
Cd. X
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

!
j. p. Nc.
While we dislike the idea of breaking the
news to Slim. it must be done, and therefore
we do it, y'understand, as easily as possible.
J Read on:
| Sir: In reply to Slim. That sure is thin if
he don't reason back of things he's no good.
The ice men have familys. l suppose or most of
them & it's impossible to feed them on wages
they got before the war. With prices still in
the air and daily some thing IS rising. If Slim
was an ice he sure would like enough
money to feed his family few friends once
in while. You may print this Or not it makes
no difference to me. But think any man or
woman ought 10 understand the prices of coal
ice wood food in general. I am only IA but I
understand faily well Good luck to you and
your paper.
ANSWERING SLIM.
You want to know WHY!
Ice is so high
So I'll tell you today
And therell be delay
The ice men work fast
Il you think of the past
They could feed the homes
On a dollar day
But ice is high
Because they must hare their pay
If | were you
No kick would be made.
FAITH DUNBAR
Electricians daughter).
So, as Rebonis said to Bollnarius, you IN
derstand where you stand. Slim, as far as
Faith is concerned.
o. F. H. calls our attention to the bill being
offered at one of the local movie houses, which,
he adds, you might like to try;
Constance Talmadge in
Experimental Marriage,
ROSY IS WRIGHT.
Dear O. D. h: Now that Skinner Mac
and Pat" are back. wouldn't things be Rosy
if the little Wright boy would come back?
E. c. n. S.
Sir Eric Drummond. secretary of the league
of nations, is to receive a salary of $4,000
yearly, with an additional $4,000 for office ex-
spenses. Pretty fair, when one considers he
will only have to read the minutes of the last
meeting once every year.
OH. THEY'LL GET SOAKED ALRIGHT.
Sir: The Germap peace delegation, l read.
on arriving at Versailles. was dumped into the
Hotel des Reservoirs. A thorough soaking may
make them more pliable Z. B.
We have been surprised that some Of the
more progressive journals have not put up IA
standing head Gross Ocean Flight Again POST
poned."
"Trained' Is Putting 1t Mildly.
Springfield, Mass, Republican,.
WANTED-Lady wants room and board for
acting as companion. Especially qualified and
trained for such work, having been married
three times.
Going J. P, who said something the other
day about shaking a nasty toe" one better
the Louisville Courier-Journal says: she Sure
Does bangle a Mean Moccasin"
Add Prohibition Pastimes: Trying to steer
a wild course from memory after taking on a
full load tOf soft drinks.
OF course in these peace making DAYS no
one should be guilty of such thing as dis
GUESSING the weather.
But don't you really think we are having a
mild winter?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

Going J. P, who said something the other
day about Shaking a nasty toe" one better.
the Louisville Courier Journal says: she Sure
Does bangle a Mean MoccaSin."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-30

We have been surprised that some of the
more progressive journals have not put I'D IA
standing head Gross Ocean Flight Again POST
poned."