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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
HEALTH TAE X&
BY WILLIAM! :..6R RAJ! nd.

NOTED PfNYsioAN AND AUTftOR
AQTEp

Emphasizing the Operation.
This is a representative COM
munication:
81 had an operation for appen-
dicitis II years ago. 1t was a clean
case, but through somebody's care
lessness l was infected and had an
abscess which had to be opened
five weeks after the operation. The
wound then drained for FIVE weeks.
l was in the hospital nine weeks
for what was originally q clean
case. The abscess was as big as
the doctors fist, according to a
nurse, and he had some fist. !
was a healthy, Ped-cheeked young
ster before they went after my ap-
pendix, but have been anything
but healthy since the operation.
Everything I eat seems to take a
mad desire to develop into gas.
am about 20 pounds under weight.
Feel all the time as if l had a ton
downstairs
An operation is still a spectacu-
lar or dramatic event. 1t is true
that a very few operations are a
tax on the recuperative powers of
the normal individual, and many
operations are a tax on individuals
already weakened by disease. The
operation for appendicitis, how
ever, is a mere trifle as compared
with the danger of the disease it
self. Under no conceivable circum-
stances in a hospital today can the
operation be considered a greater
risk than the disease unoperated
on.
Still, ignorant newspaper report
ers continue to write how ]. Jones
failed to survive the operation
when, in fact, J. Jones was done to
death by his disease, and the oper-
alton failed to save him.
Our present correspondent leaves
to imagination the extent and dur
alton of the illness that made the
operation necessary. He jumps to
the conclusion that somebody was
careless, although the compIica-
ton might have happened even
with the most skillful care in the
world. He banks on some incom-
petent nurses version of the condi-
ton found, although no really reli-
able and well-trained nurse is
guilty of possiping with the patient
about his condition. He attributes
the i'll health following the illness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

their love. I hardly know what to
do. 1t will be terribly lonesome
The house will not be large enough
to accommodate all this happy
group when they come to see US.
when the little ones appear on the
scene later"
Why don't you cut through the
partition and make it into one big,
comfortable house"
There Mrs. Dunn paused, flushed
and drew back embarrassed. And
there Warren Holcomb's eyes fash
ed with a new suggestion. She was
like a woman who had committed
herself unwarily, and flushed and
termored like a shy young girl.
You mean that you will sell me
your half of the house?"
81 did not; but, but"
You don't mean to say that you
would say-that after bestowing
the care OF mother upon our dear
ones"
"Oh. Mr.. Holcomb.- she broke
down utterly. Let them remain
our dears."
And this house our house. and
you and / the real father and moth
er of those happy ones? Oh,-bless-
ed woman! Can the crowning JOY
of life be mine-that you care for
me-"
''If you had not been blind you
would long since have known that, :"
softly whispered this woman
among women
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
T'lHlIE DAILY SHORT STORY

event for at least one of the sisters
to be q guest at the Dunn home
the greater part of the day.
Evenings in the summer time
they formed a coterie their uncle
loved to watch, seated in the cor
ner of the porch on a garden bench,
comfortably smoking bis pipe.
When winter came he was only too
happy to be their escort to enter
tainments or to join the little cir
Gle about the piano and be one of
the most charming company in the
world.
Almost before he realized It, they
were grown-up young ladies, tn
deed. Every time he paused to
think what a model, well-ordered
household the silent, constant in
fluence of Mrs. Dunn had created.
he dared scarcely 20 meet her en-
gaging glance or allow his eyes to
rest upon a face fair and velvety
as that Of girl Of 20.
'She is a jewel among women!"
he seff-communed. land she has
been more than a mother to those
dear girls. Soon they will be wan
dering OF in search of life mates,
so had better enjoy my treasures
while they are with me, and be
prepared for the parting wrench
when It comes"
That lowered at last The grada-
tons were fairly imperceptible, IN
til one afternoon Mr. Holcomb ex-
perienced a shock when Mrs Dunn
said abruptly:
''Mr. Holeomb. those young men
who have been regular callers on
the girls for the past year. have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
In the Days News

Probably the only man who was
present at the signing of the peace
treaty which concluded the Franco
Prussian war in 1871. as we'll as the
treaty ending the late world con-
1ict, is Lord Dunraven, the noted
sportsman, soldier and politician.
In his early days he was war cor
respondent for a London .newspa-
per, and IT was in that capacity that
he went through the siege OF Paris
and later was present at Versailles
when the peace treaty was signed.
Lord Dunraven's family is one Of
the few of Irish origin in the Irish
peerage and claims to be descended
from one of the early kinds OF
Ireland The present holder of the
title has been undersecretary for
the colonies and has held several
other public Offices. but to the peo-
pie IN general he is best known
in his character OF a brilliant
On two occasions he
has built a yacht for the purpose
of trying to win the American cup,
in both of which attempts he was,
however, unsuccessful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

making the best Of this argument in their fight
against the popularizing of the machinery of
the government, and in doing so they some
very Objectionable expressions when they OBJ
Ject to what they call Legislation by the mob. ("
They might stop to explain to whom they refer
when they speak of the mob-if it were not
perfectly plain that they mean the plain people,
that is, all the people, except themselves and
the bosses they serve.
The constitution of Illinois is made by the
people through their representatives and for
the people, and If the people don't like it, they
will have none Of it, for they have the power
to accept it or reject It. 1t may be true that
there will be desperate attempts to inject into
the constitution many kinds of things that do
not belong there, but nothing can go into that
constitution that is repugnant to the basic law
of the nation, which is mighty good law to
be governed by.
Outside of that, the people have a right to
constitution that works according to their
own idea of how a constitution should work
and have a right to set the limit to the powers
that they surrender when they unite them
selves into state for the common welfare and
the common defense. The people Of the great
sovereign state of Illinois do not constitute a
mob, but a self governing community that
to get it in an orderly manner.
If the forthcoming constitutional CONVEX
ton does not rise to the occasion its work will
be repudiated and the people will keep trying
until they get one that will do their will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
Questions and Answers.

Tuberculosis-Will you tell me
why doctors send people out west,
where the climate is dry, for tuber-
culosis, when people in our city
advocate placing water pans in the
furnace to keep moisture in the
air? FIT. WAYNE.
Answer-There is no place in the
country where one with tubeFcu-
losis may recover more certainly
than in FIT. Wayne or vicinity. Dry
ness of the air is of little or no inn
portance-outdoor air. When win
ter air is heated up to more than 60
degrees F. it is dried out to an abb
normal degree. Water pans add
some moisture, but not enough If
the temperature goes above So de-
grees in winter. Instead of FIVE gal
Ions, something like so or 70 gal
Ions of water must be eVaporated
daily in the average house heated
20 degrees, in order to maintain
fair humidity.
Pyorrhoea Alveolaris-Please ex-
plain the meaning of the term py-
orrhea alveolaris. t. Y.
Answer-Puss flowing from the
jawbone sockets in which the teeth
are set.
Roll the Spots Away-Kindly adj
wise me what will remove liver
spots. A cream the doctor gave me
does not seem to do any good.
MRS. ]. s.
Answer-RolI 'em off-six SOM
ersaults every night and every
morning. Liver spots, so-called,
have nothing to do with the liver.
They suggest toxemia from intes-
final stasis and splanchnic stagna-
ton, if you know what mean, and.
somesaults certainly stir things up
some.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
Today's Anniversaries

1S16-F1re at Salem, Mass, wiped
out a large part of the bust
ness section.
1S44-Lieutenant George W. De
Long, an American naval Of
fcer who attained fame as an
Arctic explorer, born in New
York City. Died in Siberia,
Oct 80, 1881.
1S9S-The Southern Cross" with
the Borchgrevink Antarctic
expedition, left London.
1894-The king of Korea declared
himself independent of China
and claimed alliance with the
Japanese.
1903-The International Zionist
congress met ct Basic, Swift
erland.
f914-The allies were compelled to
withdraw from Charleroi.
1915-The Russians retired from
the Niemen and Bchr line.
1916-Germans lost ground on the
Somme and Brody fronts.
1917-Japanese war commission re-
ceived in Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
HQdrt, @oHOrn0
41,!1DTODCOmcC
V Il MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY TEMPLE

he could get a divorce on the
grounds Of desertion.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: MY hair
looks terrible all summer because
it gets so oily and sticky looking
What can l do? / would have to
wash my hair every day to keep
1t looking half way right. II I did
it every day II would be so soft It
wouldn't look nice. EDITH.
When the hair is heavy with oil
and you find it inconvenient TO
wash it, use the following remedy:
Bay rum, two ounces; witch
hazel two ounces; resorcin, II
grains. Rub this well into the scalp
daily.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ What
is the most interesting kind OF
evening entertainment for boys and
girls of 16 to Is years..
(2) How long should a girl go
with boy before she let's him kiss
her?
go Is it proper for two girls to
escort?
W 1Oulu YOU hEil 10 Whab " -
be the best for a dress for dances
and parties in a small town this
winter, something in style? We are
16. TWO GIRLS.
1) Probably girls and boys from
16 to IS enjoy dancing more than
anything else. Those Of more SER
ious turn of mind prefer cards or A.,
games.
% It is not a question Of how
long" a girl should go with a Dos
before she let's him kiss her. She
should not permit it unless he has
told her he loves her and wants to
marry her.
g A girl should not 30 to
dance without a gentleman escort
(4) You will have to suit your
own taste in selecting a dress.
would advise referring to fashion
magazines for suggestions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
A TRUE WOMAN.
By Walter Jos. Delaney

.tCopyright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper Uhion)
There never were three girls
+ Ike Aida, Valeria and Bertha Hol-
bomb, In the estimation of Mrs.
FEMME Dunn. She was a widow
pf 40, but association with +those
Hear children" as she had called
hem. had kept her young. War
rem Holcomb, their uncle, who had
sEaken care of them since their
widowed father had died, shared in
the opinion of the brisk, bustling
snatron. He never ceased to bless
The day when Mrs. Dunn purchased
the other half of the duplex house.
The first time she saw the daz-
hing trio of beauties she fell COM
bletely in love with them Mr.. Hol-
bomb had adopted them only a
month previous, and began to doubt
his ability to care for three grow
lng, active young ladies. as he call
"a them, when he discovered Mrs.
Dunn under the giant tree that
bhaded the double garden. with
Aida at her feet, Valerfa's sunny
head resting ON her shoulder and
Inc more matured Bertha's arm
lovingly encircling her waist A
sensation of immense relief surged
Ia his being, as he hoped this was
he beginning of an association Of
hose young spirits with one who
eDuld act as guide, counsellor and
rue and tender friend.
With joy Mrs. Dunn accepted the
ask without word being spoken
sbout it Il came to be = regular
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
Limitations and Subterfuges.

1t is conceded that whatever the delegates
No the constitutional convention seek to do in
the framing OF a new code at the basis of the
state government, they cannot go further in
'the establishment of fundamental laws than
the constitution of the United States will per
.nit them to go. There are, therefore, limi-
cations placed by the higher laws Of the land
above the power of the state. For instance,
they cannot interfere with religion, destroy
Freedom of speech and Of the press nor set up
mob law in the place OF orderly conduct of
.tbe affairs of the state.
Opponents Of the initiative and referendum
and home rule by municipal corporations are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

settled down each to a choice"
You mean that they are en-
gagged? I guessed that" and then
he looked so helplessly forIorn
that Mrs. Dunn bestowed a sympa-
thetic, consoling look upon him
that showed the true, tender wom-
an she was.
There followed a full consider
alton of the theme that now became
uppermost in all minds involved
Naturally, the six young people
we're immersed In their own spe-
cial affairs. The triple wedding
was a matter OF rare interest to all
their many friends. and the house
was the center of rare bustling ac-
tivity and interest.
Mrs. Dunn fairly shown in her
new province OF directing the ar
rangements for the Wedding. The
three married couples we're to set
tie down after the honeymoon with
in a short distance of Belleville.
The day after they had departed
Warren Colcomb stepped across
the yard to where Mrs. Dunn was
seated on her own porch. There
were traces of tears on her cheeks.
She, however, affected brisk smiI-
ing animation.
Bertha told me you were think
ing of selling the house and going
to live with . sister," remarked
Mr. Holcomb.
Il wish it we're not necessary"
was the reply, but being an alone,
with cur dear girls gone. makes
such. difference"
'Our dear girls, yes, Mrs Dunn
You can indeed lay claim to all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

10th one IN Montana. All of the states which
lead the list in this percentage of car owner
ship lie west of the Mississippi, while New
York is 35th.
No one begrudges the farmer his good for
tune. He constitutes third of our population,
and his prosperity will have wide ramifca-
ton. But we trust he will pardon the sug-
gestion that he shake of the old habit of max
ing wry face at every piece Of national Iegis-
lation which has in view the prosperity of the
urban two-thirds Of population.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

Dear Mrs. Thompson: A boy has
been going will one of my girl
friends and the other night he tele-
phoned me and asked to come over,
but 1 said / had another date. l
didn't really, but I didn't know
what 1 should do about going with
him. The girl is not my chum and
yet we are good friends. l never
liked the boy very well when he
was going with her. What do you
think / should do? NELL.
Since you do not like the boy, do
not let him come to see you. Prob
ably you will get more pleasule out
of association with your girl friend
than with him. 1t might cause i'll
feeling if you let him come to see
you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: have
been married three years and have
two children. My husband has been
very cruel to me lately. He irts
with other girls to make me jeal-
Gus, but 1 am not at all jealous.
love my husband dearly aid he
cares nothing for me. He doesn't
support me as he should and II
he doesn't begin to treat me better
/ must leave, but it will break my
heart to do so.
l am only % and he is 29. He
says he is going to get married
again and I told him IL he did it
would kill me. He said he didn't
care at all. When he comes home
for dinner at night he always finds
fault with me and abuses me as if
l were a dog.
/ will have to leave and go to my
people or get a divorce. / would
like your advice. WORRIED.
/ think il would be a good plan
to go to your parents for a lille.
When your husband has a taste OF
life without you he may realize
that he cares for you too. If pos
sible. it would be well to consult a
lawyer before you go. If you leave
your husband there is danger that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

Spanish derivation? F. r.
A California-hot furnace; Colo
rado-color red: Florida-feast OF
flowers; Nevada-snow covered /;
Oregon-wiId majoram.
@. How can remove butter
stains from clothing? E. J.
A. Place a piece of blotting pa
per under the stain and apply a
hot iron. The blotter thus absorbs
the grease.
Q. Who made the first clock?
l. A.
A. Archimedes in the second CEN
fury B. C. is said to have made the
first clock which was called a
water clock, or Clepsydra. The
next clock, known as the pendulum
clock, was invented by Gerbert Of
Auvergne in 1908.
@. What is the origin of the ex-
preston, Patience on a monu-
ment"? B. W.
A. The full quotation is PA
thence on a monument smiling at
grief" 1t is found in Shakespeare's
Twelfth Night" act II, scene ".
@. What is the length of the Mo
hammedan year? C. H.
A. The Mohammedan year con-
sists of IL lunar months alternate
ly % and 80 days in length, making
d total of 1854 days. Eleven times
in each 30 years an extra day is
added at the end of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

PAID TO anonymous lebtefSl-
@. What is the Adrenalin test?
F. J. H.
A. This is a test used to ascer-
tain the effects of adrenalin Tor
epinephrin) on subcutaneous in
lection upon the pulse-rate, the
blood pressure, and the tremor OF
the fingers. Sometimes its effect
upon the amount of sugar in the
blood is also measured. 1t is most
often applied in persons in whom
an over-activity of the thyroid
gland is suspected to exist, for
when the thyroid is over-active, the
INDUCTION of adrenalin is often fol-
lowed by a marked acceleration of
the pulse-rate, a considerable rise
in blood-presSure, OutSpoken trem-
or of the fingers and, sometimes, by
sweating and a transistOry feeling
of apprehension or anxiety.
Q. Should 1 apply hot water in
cleaning my automobile? B. H.
A. Hot water or steam will spoil
the finish on an automobile. Water
with kerosene in it, or soap and
water. cold or only lukewarm
should be used.
@. When was transatlantic
communication by cable first estab-
lished? o. P Z.
A. The first successful cable
across the Atlantic came into Op-
Grafton in 1858
Q. Which state names are OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
Tested Recipes.

Tested Recipes.
Sayory Finnan Haddie-Soak the
fish in milk to cover one hour; then
cook until tender and separate into
fakes; there should be one cup. Cut
a two-inch piece of fat salt pork into
tiny dice and fry out. To two table
spoons of pork fat add two table
spoons -four and stir till well blend
ed; then pour on gradually, while
stirring. one cup rich milk.
Bring to the boiling point and
add fnnan haddie. pork scraps,
yolks OF two eggs slightly beaten,
and one and one-half cups small
potato cubes which have been cook
ed in boiling sailed water until
soft. Season with salt and pepper
and serve when well heated
through.
Salmon Souffle-One large cup
salmon. one teaspoon salt, paprika,
two teaspoons lemon juice, one
half cup soft bread crumbs. one
half cup milk. yoIks of three eggs,
whites of three eggs.
Remove bones and skin from sal
mon. separate into fakes and add
seasoning. Cook bread crumbs in
milk five minutes. add salmon and
the egg yolks beaten until thick
then cut and fold in the beaten
whites Of eggs. Turn into a greas-
ed dish and set in a pan of hot
water and bake in a moderte oven
till firm.
Chop Suey-Take one pound Of
veal steak and one pound of lean
pork shoulder, cut all into pieces,
and put into q frying pan with two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

The governor of North Carolina in pardon
ing four prisoners convicted on the evidence"
Of bloodhounds, announces that he will no
longer accept this traditional proof Of guilt.
His action will be commended, even though it
involves the Reputation of time-honored ca
nine detective methods about which much To-
nance has gathered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

to his operation. much as the I'M
tutored savage might attribute an
eclipse of the sun 10 a few doses of
aconite or something.
Formerly l was not very enthus-
iastic about operations, especially
appendicitis operations. Then /
had one. and discovered that the
evils thereof had been grossly ex-
aggerated and the blessings shame
fully suppressed. An operation is
no event. 1t is a wonderful priv
ilege.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
JAPs URGE NATIONAL MOVE.

Tokio.-A student group of the
Toxic Imperial University has or
ganized a society for national ex-
pansion, upholding of Japanese ira
ditions and to oppose blind adop-
ton of the ideals of western civil
ization. The students assert that
Japan has her own characteristic
civilization which is strong enough
70 be independent of the European
and American civilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
The War a Year Ago

German U-boat torpedoed Bel
gian relief commission ship out
side war zone and fired on life
boats.
United States government appeal
ed to people TO forego non=essen-
tails to overcome labor shortage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
Prosperity of the Farm.
.(Chicago Evening POST.

NO1L1OosU LFOHIHs TOstJs
There was a time when every other west
ern farmer had mortgage on his place Now
he has an automobile.
The percentage does not run quite that high
but it verges on it Every eighth farmer in
Nebraska, California and Iowa owns a car;
every ninth one in South Dakota, and every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Annie Sauce.

Apple Sauce.
Rolled Oats. Milk
Bran Gems. Butter.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Dreamed Goldfish. Baked Potatoes.
Head Lettuce-French Salad.
Dressing.
Corn Bread. Butter.
Iced Tea.
DINNER.
Tomato Soup.
Macaroni au Gratin. Peas.
Bread and Butter. Ginger Bread
Coffee. Top Milk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

How can we hope to discourage the taking
of excessive profits until the courts define the
word Excessive speaking?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

Senator Reed says the nation is suffering
from shell shock. The New York World says
the trouble with Senator Reed is that he can
not tell shell shock from shell games
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

AS a means OF preventing small
boys from hanging on" automo-
biles an inventor has fitted up a
contrivance which gives an electric
shock to any delinquent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

The word regatta" was origin
ally applied to contests of the gon-
doiers al Venice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22
Use For Old Linens.

Old tablecloths can be made into
smaller ones for breakfast cloths
or napkins.
Old napkins are excellent for
patching or can be made into
cheese doylies.
Save all old soft linen for first
aid" purposes. Wash free from
starch and keep in convenient
place.
Old sheets make useful dust
sheets OF busters.
Old bedspreads cut 10 proper size
doubled and bound make service
able bath mats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-22

There is no progress without payment in
advance.