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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Leave the Wax I'm the Ear.

oSU no WA IN ING E0fs
Kindly tell me the proper way to
care Tor the ear. how to remove the
ear wav, and how often, / read
your articles and answers regular
~ with the greatest interest and in
struction. &c. J. AZ
Answer-Do not attempt to re-
move the wax from the ear. Never
insert anything in the ear canal.
wash the ears externally as you
wash your face. Should ear wax
become hard and plug the canal.
causing deafness (perhaps sud-
denly after water enters the ear to
Dathing), ear noises. harsh brassy
irritable cough, unexplained dizz!-
ness. or Inflammation, it becomes
task for your physician to remove
It. The only effort safe for the VIC
tim Of such a condition to make is
syringing. using a fountain or SINH
lar gravity syringe. directing a
stream Of comfortably warm water
In the ear canal, but not inserting
the nozzle In the canal. A table
spoonful Of saleratus dissolved in
the water aids In softening and
loosening hard plugs Of ear wax. II
the Swinging fails to bring away
the plug in one mass or large frag-
ments, do not dig at the ear. Ser
ious injury and painful suffering
are likely to follow II you do. 1t is
q doctors job.
The WaSSermann Blood Test.
ID q Wasserman blood test a GER
tain test for syphilis7 Might a
negative result be obtained where
the person really has the disease?
II the Wassermann test cannot be
relied upon. is there q test that
can? II. O. r.
Answer-The Wassermann test Is
not . certain or infallible test,
merely corroboration Of the doc
tors opinion. "A negative reaction
u often obtained in q case Of I'M
doubted syphilis. especially after q
course Of vigorous treatment. The
Wassermann test is the most nearly
infallible test we have, other than
the opinion Of the physician. which
Is always the important criterion
One. would be very foolish to rely
upon the Wassermann test alone
without regard for the opinion Of
the physician who knows the his
tory Of the case and the patients
present condition. The Wasser.
mann test may be positive in con.
ditions other than syphilis, al.
though the patients physician
would rarely have difficulty in rul.
ing out other conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am keep
ing company with a young man who
is short. He is the same size that
l am, and my girl friends say I
should 60 with fellow taller than
myself. This man is good to me
and takes me to shows twice q
week. I like him real well. He is
"a and am Is. s.
There is another fellow wilo
takes me out. but he is over 80. Do
you think should stop going with
others? BROWN EYES.
You are too young to settle
down to one man. I do think that
q man in his thirties is rather old
for you. For year or two at least
enjoy the companionship Of var
ious men. The first friend you
mention should not be cast aside
because he is shodt. Sush . thing
does not matter since you are con-
genial.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am "a
years OF age and widow. There
is q young widower with whom
would like to get acquainted.
When ! see him or meet him he
tips his hat and I always answer.
He told a lot Of his friends that he
would like to get acquainted with
me and that he would like to take
me out.
What should I do? FRANCES.
Leave the matter entirely to the
man. Sinces you have mutual
friends he will have little difficulty
in becoming better acquainted II hi
really wants to. Take what your
friends tell you about his regard
for you with a grain Of salt. They
probably exaggerate and are busy.
ing themselves with matchmaking
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am :
| girl IA years old and in the seventh
grade. l met young gentleman al
q party the other night who treat.
ed me very nice. He took me home
and then asked II he could call or
me any evening. I refused him th;.
request and have regretted it evel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

some verbal capers:. 1t seems to
permeate the air like noise Of
rocks a-cr0wing; we all pull OF a
double share Of agitatious jawing.
Methinks II We would settle down
and do more useful choring; II we
would boost the good old town and
do less lour appearing: II we'd 20
singing to our Jobs and cease our
agitations, twould send grand
thrills and hopeful throbs through
many lands and nations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

Facts and figures gathered BY enumerators
in the 18th decennial census which starts Jan.
.. cannot b used for the purpose Of fixing
taxes. This II . point which Sam L. Rogers.
director Of the census. wishes to make entirely
clear.
In other undertakings Of this kind some
difficulty has been experienced in getting &C.
curats values Of land and other property be-
cause Of misunderstanding over this point.
Many people confused the census with the
work Of the revenue bureau. That was before
the days Of the federal income tag, too, when
there was far less reason for mistakes ON the
part Of the public than there will be this time.
Under the act Of congress by which the
forthcoming count will be made 1t ID unlawful
for any enumerator. special agent, supervisor
or other employe Of the bureau to divulge any
information whatsoever, concerning the re-
turns. A heavy hne or imprisonment or both,
may be imposed for violations. Tho returns
will be given out only in tabulated form and
then solely from the once Of the director in
Washington.
Value Of statistics 10 greater than ever be-
fore because Of the ever widening demand for
knowledge in commerce, industry and in mat
| tiers pertaining to the public welfare. More
questions will be asked by snumerators than
ever before to secure data to meet this grow
ing need. To be Of uss the census returns
must b accurate. otherwise they will be mere
| ly misleading Accuracy Of returns depends
upon the truthfulness Of individuals. 70 II
will be to the interests Of all to give informa-
ton As fully. frankly and e promptly a
possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02
Handwriting on the Wall.

Conditions in fhp country At the opening Of
the first regular session Of the e6th congress-
ought to impress the members Of that body
with the need for getting promptly down to
business and doing the things that need to
b done with maximum speed and efficiency
and Z minimum Of maneuvering for political
advantage Az an illustration Of how not to
DO 1t tho special session just closed ought to
be illuminating in taking up tho work in hand
With the president too i'll to give attention
to any except the most important business the
responsibility resting upon congress ID corre-
spondingly increased. It will be poor policy
now to continue the efforts OF tho special SEES
sion to balk the executive at every turn and
to make his way more dificult.
There viii be glory enough for al hands II
the country Is steersd safely through the peril
Gus waters OF the present and there win be-
none 1t Ill II the ship Of state is badly handled
and goes ON the breakers.
The American people have done q great
deal Of thinking In the last few years and it
has not been all in vain Their judgment Of
men and motives in the game Of politics has
improved and they are mot going to be Is easy
to fool q they used to b.. They have pretty
well defined ideas on leading public questions
and know what they want done. II the law
making machinery does mot show . reasonable
output ut this session they are going to IN
quirs Why and most likely hnd out. Then they
will have so1nAthing 70 cay about 1t at the
election next November.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

& The French fear that withdrawal Of the
American peace delegates from the peace con-
ference before the treaty has been formally do
'clared In force might be misunderstood BY
Germany. That's csediting the late enemy with
I'm exceedingly short memory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

Washinytoa. d. c. Give fun name ani
'tUn post9gB. b ta1sf. All Inquiries ~
a ssch individual. No sttsntion Win 81
Q. Does the United States grant
many trademarks? F.'F.
A. The patent Office says that
approximately 125,000 trademarks
have been granted in the United
States.
9. Who was the first American
newspaper woman? TIC.
A. Mrs. Anne Royal, born in
Maryland, in 1869, was not only the
first woman journalist, but the first
OF her sex to own and edit . news
paper. She was the widow of a
Virginia Revolutionary, war officer,
and appeared in Washington in
1924. for the purpose of trying to
secure . government pension. Fail
ing in this, she started q small
weekly sheet which was first called
the Washington Paul Pry." and
later the "Huntress." She had met
personally and talked with every
president from Washington to Lin
coin. and was the terror Of poll
ticians.
Q. Is 1t better for q tenant to
operate . farm on the share sys-
tenn than to pay rent? G. L.
A. The department Of agricul-
ture Gays that II q man has NO cant
tale or only small means, he has
certain advantages az share ten
ant, providing he can secure good
terms from the owner Of the land.
II he has the capital he can make
more money by renting the farm
outright, as he will not have to
divide his crops with the owner. OF
the land.
@. Is the practice of lighting the
streets very old? T. +.
A. Lighting up q whole city at
night 10 quite Q modern invention,
although illumination was used in
some or the ancient cities. Paris
and London dispute the priority In
the matter OF modern street light
ing. London claims to have lighted
its streets with lanterns % early
- l414, but this contention Is dis
puted. During the 10Th century
lanterns for street lighting were
Provided at the public cost in Paris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

Three mines in Michigan are Supplying In
lsurance to their employees in sums ranging
Efrom 81 1000 to $500. furnished without charge.
Idfrect or indirect, to the workers. OF course
the public is paying for it. but it isn't likely
that there will be my public protest against
use Of surplus profits for such purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

Don't forget The Argus Santa Claus. There
reater need for bis services this Christmas
han ever before and the prices he has to pay
Tor gifts are higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

Fortunately thA department Of Justice has
1hown NO disposition to 60 on . strike. though
the men composing 1t for the most part are
working for the same pay as they got before
The war,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

), Retail clothiers predict that mems suits will
cost still more next spring. 1t has been an
easy matter for long time to predict which
way the price cat was going to jump. but We
still live in the hope that some day some prog
Inosticator will break his pick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

f Most people appreciate good music. Even
hose who do not owe it to the community to
give the Tri-City Symphony orchestra their
support Get your season tickets Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02
Raisin Goodies.

Raisin Bread - Soak one yeast
cake In one and one-half cups Of
potato water: mix enough flour to
make q stiff. batter; heat five min
utes. Let stand over night. In the
morning. scald two cups Of sweet
milk. into which put one table,
spoon fat, one tablespoon salt,
three tablespoons sugar.
When milk is lukewarm mix
with the yeast: add enough -four
to make . stiff batter: beat about
ten minutes: let RISE. When sufii-
GENTLY raised, add two cups seeded
or seedless raisins: mix; add more
flour and knead until dough IL
smooth: let rise. Make into loayes
and bake one hour. When baked,
wet top Of loaves with sugar and
hot water to prevent crust becom-
ing hard.
Sour Milk Raisin Pie-One cap
seeded raisins. one cup sugar. one
cup sour cream, one egg, one
eighth teaspoon cinnamon. one
sixteenth teaspoon cloves, q few
grains of nutmeg and allspice
Cook the raisins until tender
| drain. add beaten egg, sugar and
sour cream. Beat well together
add spices, put in crust and bake
from Is to 30 minutes.
| Pineapple-Raisin Pie - One cuI
| raisins, one cup sugar, one beater
egg, one tablespoon fiour (mixet
with the SUGAR., one Tablespoon
finely shredded citron (may b,
!. omitted. two cups sliced cannes
! pineapple. Line deep pie plat
with ernst pour n the 6lling. ID
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02

any trifiinE opening Of the skin
armor 10 far more likely to permit
infection and subsequent septicemic
poisoning than is . large. bleeding
wound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02
THE RADClIEcK.
BY RREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

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LIE 04AO N1AG~kAs
nv FREDERIC i. HASKIN.
Especial correspondents OF The Argus).
w..htrstoal n q Nov 40 ITO ,n.t. TN |
Ia v,-..:.
cneek = 1easeo1o VIZ " pspeF q oni'su
Staten gold cernncats y the Object o. cam
pai9n now being carried on by Washington |
merchanta and hankers and 10 soma extent !
8 tno.. = NAM oensr c,t,.,
- s..s's :. -. $500
the oad cneck 2 pest sverywnefe. put
tneIe aIe IN ~ aasSe cue vness i nouilsnss
- Y ooe3 "a Wasnlneton-or rather, - II nas
y me pssI xF me ,iocsa pusaness men a1s
nov out sateT inc cnecA atusts 10 eeInes@
This reaction follows . golden era for
crooks. Shopksepers have 1t ttmes been gull
lible and obseQuious. They have trusted to
their ability to Rad character ct nrst glance
Bat only too often the character reading sys-
tenn has gone wrong, and the gutleless looking
customer has turned ont to BE- q bad check
performer with . long record Of successes.
The wave Of crime which followed the war
brought 4 considerable increasa IN had check
operationa Professional crooks say the no
iice steer comnsrafivelv clear 81 straisht forr-
~ ana checf-r1iatng :. tha nenaities ara
seyara and mon q :, mail chauce Of .pleading
carelessneas. But passing checki when there
4 no account ar Ihen the Account IN over
dawn. is I popular pastime both With profes-
eional ana smsfasr cherr art1ats. and the alfbi
Of ienorance Of the exact amount In bank il
vorfed steadily. Once in . while, Of course,
a hnnast nerson doea nr,ffer = check in good
fnith when hia balance n too low to back It
I'M tbis excnas m hsen no often used ny
crnoss th.t 4 Il AificrIt n mska n conv1ncinr.
80 = 8 $500 .-,-s..,o, a. !.
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assss .ssa ~ s.. ' hsrns- n.srchart ~
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S,. n..Asss - .so =. .y,.s -rs. -.
Wv. ole 49,. .,1..ss. s,.S.. =" s,x.. +hsr,
-,3s,rr;, ~. -. =. chscS .he,, nm and sarva him.
:. ~ 10 hl,,.t.r. srS ...ss - vh;oh c..s
-. - 80 49,, "a -. -. 49,, 4, ~ $40
'eAy es'ua sna Aoep ". .'o.e. - "o .A
Due TO TINS Level headed Philosophy notel
Keepers suHer taf less from Daa cnecK passers
than do mercnants.i Most large hoteis keep
taelr own cleo. ,ecoIoss =. vely mucn nAe tno,e
OF tne meIcnsnts cIeoa.,Is1ns Duresus:
An unidenuned patron As1s tnat = cneck 90
casneo the menaser presents form 70 %
dress ana nnanciei references: THIS record IL
verined ana kept In the MOTEL for future use.
Hotel records are supplemented by an informa-
ton contained In hotel journals warning man
ayers against persons VINO are trying to beat
tneiF way ana pass bogus cnecks on motel
clerks.
Once in . while, however. hotels get taken
In, Temporarily, at least short time ago .
young woman blew into Washington from .
farm in q nearby state. Her longing for good
clothes and Injuries had never been gratined.
tn. hotel ]. y. no. long before 81. ". .p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1919.
Have you bought Red Cross seals:

1 Anyway, It isn't as bad saving coal II We
Sver had done It before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Stewed Prunes
Dreamed Dried Beef on Toast
' Corn Meal Muffins
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Savory Oysters
Tea Rolls Apple Pudding
Tea Milk
DINNER.
Baked Fish
Creamed Potatoes Mashed Parsnips
Beet Relish
Bread and Butter
Fruit Salad Baked 'Custard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-02
Household Hints
he top crust and bake in the usua,

the top crust and bake in the usual
manner.
Apples Baked with Raisins-
Wash the apples and core, but do
not make the opening clear
through the apple. Fiji the cavity
with washed raisins and bake in
the usual manner. This eliminates
the use of sugar and gives q good
flavor.
Recipes for . Day.
Baked Fish-Have q four-pound
fish with the head on. Wash It
thoroughly and sprinkle with one
tablespoon Of salt. Put in ice box
and leave it there two hours. Make
q stunning Of minced parsley, two
tablespoons of butter or substitute,
melted, Juice and grated rind Of
one lemon, one-Quarter teaspoon Of
pepper and one-half teaspoon Of
salt.
FIJI the body Of the fish with this
stufiing, sew up the opening and
skewer into any desired shape.
Place on . baking pan, cover with
slices Of Tat pork, bake in hot oven.
Decorate with sprigs of parsley and
slices Of lemon.
Meat Loaf-One pound ham,
burg or veal. one chopped onion.
one cup cracker or bread crumbs,
moisten and mix in thoroughly one
beaten egg and one-half cup milk.
Bake. half hour. Make a cream
dressing as follows: One table,
spoon meat fryings heated, then
blend in one tablespoon -four, pinch
salt and be sure not to brown -four.
While string slowly pour into this.
diluted milk. one-half cup, boiling
it about two minutes, slowly. TIE
pour over the baked meat loaf anl
serve.
Potato Salad-Chop four cups q!
potatoes. one large onion and some
celery. Make the mayonnaisc b.
beating well one egg, add salt, on
Tablespoon cornstarch, one o.
sugar, one-Quarter cup vinegar
with one-half cup water and on,
teaspoon Of mustard. and boil slow
ly few minutes till thick encugl
to pour into the potatoes. Ssrv,
on . lettuce leaf on individua
ldishes. =.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-02-28
PARROT TALKED roo MUCH
California Hunters Use Their shotguns
on Bird That Spoke German.

Oakland. Cal.-pluto, a much travel
ed parrot belonging to Mrs. ]. III. Ruth
bone, Tunnel road, has changed his
vocabulary. He landed two men In
TAIL and lost his tail feathers, all be-
cause he insisted on speaking German.
Dominica Garerane, Italian, and
Mathew Grasseponie, French, were
hunting near the Rathbone residence.
Suddenly they heard a stream OF dis
loyal German, such as "Hochl'
~Rausl" and "Gott NIT uns!" issuing
from q bush. Garerane and Grasse-
ponie looked at each other. Then by a
common impulse they clutched their
shotguns and advanced on Pluto.
There was a roar of artillery. Pluto
and his tail feathers parted company.
A game warden. J. L. Bundock, who
was In the vicinity, rushed to the
spot. He found two indignant hunters,
Z denuded parrot babbling German and
some tame pheasants. The hunters
said they were after Pluto. but the
warden looked askance at the pleas
ants and brought the men to the city.
The parrot, according to Mrs. Rath-
bone, was the gift Of a German sea
captain and learned the language while
on 4 sailing vessel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-02-28

NOVEL;, the above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required
to be and appear before the undersign-
ed, police justice of the city of Madi-
son, at my office in the city of Madi-
son in Lake county, state of South Da-
kota, on the 21st day of February, A. D..
1919, at the hour OF 10 o'clock a. IN.
of that day, then and there to answer
the complaint of the plaintiff, who
claims to recover of you the sum of
Fifty Dollars damages for your failure
to haul out and remove manur from the
premises owned by the plaintiff and re-
Gently occupied by you as and for a res
tidence and located and being in the city
of Madison, South Dakota, and described
as the north rs feet of the west one-half
of block No. 90, in Kennedy's Second
extension to the city of Madison, ex-
cepting the east seven feet thereof, also
for damages done by you to plaintiffs
said property in breaking and destroy
ing screen windows and doors. tearing
off and removing wall paper from the
walls of said dwelling house situated
upon said premises and damaging the
woodwork and finishing therein and for
damage Ion by your family in placing
filth. dirt and excrement on the floors
of said dwelling house. all done while
the said premises were occupied by you
and you family and while said dwell
ing house was occupied by you and
your family during the latter part
of the year A. d. 1918. and the first
part of the year A. d. 1919.
And you are further notified that If
you fail to appear and answer said COM
plant at the time and place aforesaid
the plaintiff will take Judgment against
you for Fifty Dollars, together with the
costs and disbursements of this action.
To the sheriff or any constable of
said county: Make service of the fore
goins and due return.
Given under my hand this 14th day Of
February, A. D., 1919.
"A. w. Sponho1z,
Police Justice of the Peace in and for
the City of Madison. South Dakota.
IF. L. Soper,
Raintiffs Attorney, Madison, s. d.
To the defendant above named: You
will please take notice that the above
entitled action has been continued until
the 8th day of March. A. ID. 1919. at the
hour of 10 o'clock a. M. for the purpose
of permitting the herein to be
served by publication.
"A. w. Sponholz,
Police Justice.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-02-28
HUNS POLISH YANKS' SHOES
Yankee Signal Corps officer Says
Americans Are Curiosity to
Germans.

Philadelphia. - The Germans are
O polishing the shoes Of the Ameri-
cans, who formerly did that them
selves, says u letter from Lieut.. Frank
II. Blythe to his father.
Describing the march into Germany,
he said eve are sort OF a curiosity
to the inhabitants, and they have much
fear that we will leave them to the
mercy of the French and English"
The lieutenant has been overseas for
a year with the Four Hundred and
Fifth telegraph battalion and was
slightly gassed nee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-02-28

the world for women's clothing were
outlined here at the annual meeting of
the United Waist League Of America,
attended by delegates from all parts
of the country.
Samuel A. Lerner, president OF the
organization, predicted that the move
ment would have the support. not only
of the waist manufacturers, but Of the
dress manufacturers, milliners and
other producers Of woman's wear.
President Lerner announced that the
Pennsylvania Railroad company had
offered a site for a 100000 building
which 1t Is proposed to build In this
city to house all the waist manufactur
ing plants In New York.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-02-28

We can, however, give steady work both to our
present help and to the returning soldiers and sail
ors, If we can bring about an immediate Increase
i'm tractor production. In order to do this we must
move forward to the farm some thousands of trac-
tors that are ordered for delivery at various dates
up to May /, and we shall also have to ship a large
number of tractors that farmers intended to order
later this season, but could just as well take now.
To those farmers who are so situated as to be able
to take advantage of it we make the following
proposition:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-02-28
On Mogul and Titan Tractors

Nearly five thousand of our boys in khaki and
blue are coming back to work. We shall, of course,
make a place in our organization for every one of
them, but we wish TO do it without throwing out
of employment men who took their places and have
worked faithfully for us ever since. This is not
going to be SO easy for us as for some others, be-
cause the government designated ours as an essen
tial industry during the war, and we actually in
creased the efficiency of our organization after our
boys left to join the ranks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-02-28
suMMoNp.

State of South Dakota County Of
Lake. SIS. In Justice Court, before A.
w. S%ponholz, Police Justice of the City
of Madison. A. A. Abbott, plaintiff, VS..
G.. w. NOVEL;, defendant. summons.
The state of South Dakota To @. wv