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The daily progressive-miner., 1919-02-22
IMITATION

Is the sincerest form of fIattery, that IS why it~pleases us to hear that other iaundries claim to do work just like ours 1t is tribute to the excellence or our iauder1n3 which we fully ap preciate. But why not have the origi- nai2 Send us your snapies apC you won't nave to say they are a> perfect as ours, The work will De ours and the real thing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-02-22

FOR sALE.-4o HIP. 3cycIe Frisco Standard Marine Engine. Can be installed in first class condition for less. than $20oo.oo. Engine was run to Alaska last spring. In running condition but needs overhauling. See or correspond with Ed. H. Miller Raranos. AIaska.-adv. 6tp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-02-22

MRS. J. A. HUMMER, late of se- attle, will do plain and fancy dress aking. Phone 222.-adv. Imp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-02-22

For sale-36 fl. fishing Boat-16 H. p. Heavy duty Engine Apply at Inman's Boat House. adv 6tp
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-02-22
TkBLF: OF DISTANCES
 FROM KETCHlKAN

This table is compiled in nautical miles. which are 6OSO feet. The larg est part of this list was compiled efor the Post Office by the Captain of the Gedney and Is auunentic.. Three Tree Point 45 Stewart B. c. f50 Prince. Rupert 95
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03

Secretary of the treasury, Mi.
Glass, himself a newspaper man,
has sent the following Victory Lib
erty loan appeal to the newspaper
men of the Seventh Federal Re
serve district:
"You and l are newspaper men
and l am inclined to think that in
that vocation we now will find our
greatest usefulness. 1t sometimes
seems to me that the heavy pres
sure of our routine lives distracts
our minds and incline1 US too
slightingly to pass over the oppor-
tunities and responsibilities that
abide with those who present the
written word to their fellows:
I'VE are in a crucial era, at
turning where the unschooled or
unfaithful guide can lead US far
astray.j It becomes our special
province to take heed that there De
no stumbling. 1t is our responsible
ity wisely to shape our courses, and
our privilege to give to the needs of
the nation and OF the world that
publicity without which they will
remain unknown or be misUnder-
stood.
1--WE can show the American ma
ton what it has done in bringing
low the Prussian power which so
short a time ago threatened the
very foundations of our liberties.
We can show in its true proportions
the magnitude of the achievement
by which a nation of husbandmen
and earnest toilers, engroSsed in
their own worthy tasks, turned
aside at the reckoning of the ideal
called right and forfeited their per-
sonal gains that justice again might
dwell among their imperiled broth
ers. The opportunity is given us TO
bring among all citizens OF the Unit
ed States a true understanding of
where the tasks of the future lie, to
show what must be done to rebuild
a new and finer world on the
wornout basis Of yesterday.
I'VE can show them the meaning
of the Victory Liberty loan and how
its purpose is to keep fair the
honor of the country and enable
our government to finish its job. We
can remind them that those VINO
say it is impossible for the treas
ury to float a great popular loan at
this time are Needless of the ma
TONS records; have forgotten the
momentous success of the four pre-
ceding issues; and unmindful OF
the manner in which every obstacle
presented to our army and navy
was overcome, despite the craven
misgivings of ubiquitous pessimists.
We can tell them with the inexor-
able force of truth that the success
OF the Victory Liberty loan means
the quick resumption of our normal
and pleasant course of life and the
dissipation of the shadowy menace
Of bolshevism.
at is our duty, if we-can, to show
that this is a time, and as no other
we have seen, in which the whole
theory, of democracy is in the bal
ance. r. is a time when cross-pur-
poses and counter-courses in a
democracy invite disaster. 1t is
time when the special sovereignty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
Rev. r. B. Williams.

Rev. R B. Williams was a real Christian
and of broad and liberal sympathfes. His
death will be mourned as deeply by those who
knew him outside of his church as by those
to whom he administered spiritually. During
the years he served pastor of the First
Methodist church he frequent visitor at
The Argus Office and he always was welcome
He took interest in people and things
and he always was ready to give friendly coun-
sci and to aid anyone who was in trouble
His comment on current happenings was help
full and instructive. but never left sting. He
man of rare tact and discernment and
his life was one of highest usefulness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
MIR. GLASS IN APPEAL TO NEWSPAPER MEN

of every citizen must be realized
and exercised.
IF, in these days, a man says, I
will wait for my neighbor TO start
his old-rime industry; l will pausej
until / am sure what trend affairsl
will take; 1 will let others financed
the government meantime he casts
aside the responsibilities which freei
government has placed upon him4
and betrays democracy's trust. Thisj
is Americas day and every mani
who boasts American citizenship
must step briskly forth and address,
the task before him with a high
spirit, and a firm determination tol
press forward, ever forward to bet
ter times.
This is the remedy for any Ills
which may threaten the state. For
where all are wiIled to progress.
dismal uncertainties are banishcd-
Let us do what small part we can in
the completion of this task and be
thankful that we can aid Let every
man put his strength into finishing
this job so that when the other peo-
pies of the world look to see how
America has come ouS OF the war
they Will find her shining and her
people hlithely marching onward TO
such mansions as are prepared for
them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
TIHIlE DAILY SHORT STORY

eyed, pleasant and scanning the
visitor with an approving eye, made
an instantaneous impression on
Marvin. She charmed him into
lingering about the modest little
home for an hour and she hoped
sheEwould see him again. She did.
Within two weeks time Marvin
had called at the Marsden home no
less than seven times!
81 shall never see her equal, ="
MarViu fervently declared to him
self I'D marry her tomorrow if
she'd have me and if the folks"
There Marvin halted, and quite
depressedly, in his self communing.
His father and mother had high So
cial views, he was well aware. Mr.
Hull was quite wealthy, and, Mar
vim was assured, would look upon
any attention to a portionlesS maid
as almost crime. Marvin there
fore employed a good deal of cir
cumlocution in his initial wooing.
He reached the object of his devo-
ton by detour route, SO that no
one would learn of his visits to
Meta.
One day Marvin met on the street
Madge Warren. At college her pros
pective fiance had been Marvin s
closest chum. Marvin had all kinds
of delightful things to say about
Jack Dariow and Madge was only
too glad to hear it all. While they
were conversing in an animated,
friendly way, Mr.. Hull passed on
the other side OF. the street. The
latter lifted his head a trifie higher,
q scowl came to his stern, severe
face.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03

Now I'll catch it," ruminated
Marvin as he left <Madge, and he
was right. When he reached his
fathers Office Mr.. Hull closed the
door and regarded Marvin with
acute displeasure.
Il saw you with John Warren's
daughter" he spoke aggressively.
why, yes," responded Marvin,
I'VE don't often meet and wanted
to give her a message from Jack
Darlow."
We'll, don't let it occur again.
You know that Warren and myself
have not spoken for years, and my
dislike extends to every member of
his family. l shall discourage any
attentions in that direction. I'm
derstand me?"
Il think l do" replied Marvin,
and then a brilliant idea came into
his mind. He managed to meet
Madge quite frequently for a week
after that He even encouraged the
gossip among his friends implying
that he and Madge were something
more than friends. 1t led to ar
other office lecture. The watehful,
wary attorney-father had heard of
the purchase of a ring, boxes of
candy and flowers by Marvin
They had gone to Meta Deane, but
Mr.. Hull did not know that.
Marvin" he spoke with unusual
firmness and decision, ''if 1 learn of
your having anything further to do
with the daughter of that despicabie
Warren, whom I look upon as a
deadly enemy, shall send you
away for a year to come. Why. l
would rather see you married to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
Household Hints
BY TEMPLE
Public Chairs

per, cover, put in oven and cook
until tender. When tender, remOVaa
cover and brown over top. When rs-
moved from oven season with butA
ter We much prefer them this wax
to any other for they seem to retain
a better flavor.
FISH FOR LENT.
Baked Dreamed HaddOck - One
pound paddock
Two tablesponfuls butter substi-
tute.
Two tablespoons flour
One cup milk.
One teaspoonful salt
One-eighth teaspoonful OF white
pepper.
One-eighth teaspoonful paprika-
One tablespoonful grated onion.
One tablespoonful chopped green
peppers Of you like it,
Wash and boil the fish fifteen
minutes; drain, remove all skin and
bone, break into small pieces, add to
the sauce, mix lightly. Brush rame-
kins or guernsey dish with drip
pings, put in the fish and bake in
hot oven until a nice brown.
Sauce: Put the butter, onion and
green pepper into saucepan; when
onion is cooked add the flour, mix
well and add the cold milk slowly;
when thick and smooth, add the (
salt. pepper. paprika and mix well,
then add fish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
YfruIence Of Disease Germs.

In a great epidemic such as the
recent influenza epidemic it is US
ually noticed that the infection in
creases in virulence, that is, the
disease spreads more rapidly and
affects more persons and grows
more severe up to certain stages of
the epidemic; and then the infec-
ton seems to diminish steadily in
Yirulence toward the end of the
epidemic. There is a well recog
nized reason for this, a reason not
in the least fiattering to the mode
of treatment employed or to the
measures of control adopted by
public health authorities.
If disease germs are grown on
artificial culture media in the lab
oratory, just as the housewife
grows her yeast for bread making
on a culture medium of starch or
sugar and water, the germs grad
ually decrease in virulence with
succeeding generations until even
tually it may be impossible to in
feet an animal with even enormous
injections of the germs which
would ordinarily prove fatal. But
if young culture OF disease germs
is injected the animal is invariably
infected with the disease. And now,
if some of the germs be recovered
by taking cultures from the sick
animals blood or tissues, these ami
malized germs are found to be
much more virulent than their test
tube ancestors were a week ago, so
that very small dose of the germs
will produce the characteristic
symptoms of the disease, whatever
it may be, and in a shorter time
than was required when their an
cestors were similarly injected The
shorter time between the inocula-
ton of the animal and the appear
ance of the first symptoms of the
disease is spoken of as shorter in
cubation period When a given dis
ease has a shorter incubation per-
iod the disease is more severe, as
rule, than when the incubation per-
iod is longer. For instance, when
the first symptoms of tetanus dock
jaw) appear four or five days after
the trifiing wound or INJURY in
which the tetanus baccili gained
entrance, the disease is usually
fatal; whereas when the incuba-
ton period extends over a week
or 10 days the chance of recovery
is always better.
With influenza the incubation pc
Rod and the virulence of the infec-
ton follow this law. AS the cpl
demic progressed toward its peak
the incubation period shortened,
the infection increased in virulence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
The Justice-EIect.

The Fourth judicial district has chosen for
the state supreme bench one Of the youngest
men who ever held that Office in this or any
other state It has repudiated for the fourth
consecutive time an effort to capitalize the
bench as Republican party asset and to draw
political lines where none should exist.
Justice-elect Floyd E. Thompson is 81 years
OF age The state supreme court is the highest
judicial body next to the supreme court of the
United States 1t is the highest with elective
membership, federal supreme justices being ap
pointed by the president. Mr.. Thompson has
been greatly honored, especially since his cleo
ton was an expression of approval of the man
and his record, rather than the triumph Of
party.
What Mr. Thompson has done is the best
guaranty of what he will do. His rise in his
profession has been unusually rapid, and yet.
with the new situations that inevitably have
risen in the course of his advance.
Eight years ago, youth of %, he came to
East Moline fresh from his law studies, to be
gin his career Instead Of sitting down and
waiting for business he cast about for some
thing to do. An opening in newspaper work,
as editor of the East Moline Herald, offered it
self and he accepted it It gave him foot
hold in his new surroundings. Within a year
the Democrats, looking about for a candidate
for states attorney. Office which the party
never had won, singled him out and found him
willing to make the race.
What happened after that is generally
known in the county. He won largely because
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
RECIPES FOR A DAY.

Orange Cup-Two oranges, two
bananas, one large grapefruit, one
lemon, sugar.
Take pulp from oranges and
grapefruit; sugar to taste; one
tablespoon lemon Juice; slice
bananas in cups; fill with pulp OF
fruit
Delicate Indian PHdding-One-
half cup cornmeal, one quart milk,
two eggs, one-half teaspoon salt
two-thirds cup sugar, one spoon but
ter, nutmeg.
Scald cornmeal in a pint of milk,
add butter and sugar, add cold milk,
one pint, and beaten eggs, nutmeg I;
bake one hour.
Honey DOGghnuts--Two egs, but
ter or meat drippings the size of an
egg, one and one-half cups good
honey, one cup of sour milk to
which has been added one teaspoon
of soda, three cups of flour to which
has been added two teaspoons of
cream of tartar. If sweet milk is
used, instead OF soda and cream
tartar, use two level teaspoons
baking powder sifted twice with
flour
Parsnips En- Casserole - Clean
and cut parsnips in small pieces.
Put in casserole, add boiling water
to half fill casserole. Salt and pep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03

OF effective campaign methods and took Office
youth, to begin performance of his
duties in the face Of open hostility in county
official circles. For two years he worked prac-
ucally alone, making a record that compelled
the respect of those who had tried to ignore
him. Hrs reelection by an overwhelming
iorfty and the ability he has shown in handling
the vast amount of business that unusual con-
dftions threw upon his Office in the last few
years are fresh in the minds of everybody in
the county.
When Justice Cooke resigned from the state
supreme bench Mr.. Thompson had no thought
Of seeking his place. The first suggestion in
that direction came from the southern part of
the district, where his career had attracted
attention and where he was looked upon
the most available candidate the party could
offer.
Mr.. Thompson's campaign was quite in keep
ing with the dignity of the Office involved. He
covered the district personally as far as he was
able in so short a time. and handicapped as he
by bad roads, meeting as many voters as
possible. He cast no personal reflections upon
his opponent and he made no extravagant repre-
sensations for himself. His newspaper public
ity campaign was conducted in the same spirit.
The contest was exceptionally free from bitter
ness and appeal to prejudice.
Friends of Mr.. Thompson expect him to
make good on the supreme bench he has
done everywhere else They know that he will
not shirk the hard work the Office entails and
they are confident of his fairness and his con-
scientious devotion to the interests of the state
whose servant he will be. The career opening
before him is one of great promise.
Two years from now the campaign must be
repeated. The new justice, in the meantime,
will have a chance to show the mettle that is
in him. If he renders as efficient service on
the supreme bench as he has given states
attorney he will deserve and undoubtedly will
be given another term, for the Fourth district
does not pay much attention to partisanship in
judicial contests beyond rebuking it when it
makes itself too conspicuous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
Revealed by Fire.

Yesterdays fire at what was formerly the
Diamond saloon brought to public attention
the sort of traffic which has been carried on
there lately. Gambling has been conducted
quite openly and there has been little attempt
to camoufage the sale of intoxicants Any
thing wished in the way of wet goods was
to be had, and business was brisk.
This. of course, is not the only place in the
city where this sort OF thing is being counte-
nahced. Other blind pigs and gambling joints
have not encountered fire other accident to
reveal them. People with a thirst to quench
or money to lose have no trouble in locating
them. though they are diligently overlooked by
the police
1t may be true that Moline and Davenport
have this same sort Of thing. If so, they are
at least more successful in covering them up.
which is point in their favor. But Rock Is
land is not concerned with the affairs of it's
neighbors so long as it's own interests and
liberties are not impnged upon. We are con-
cerned just now with what is taking place in
this city and 1t is an issue in a municipal
campaign.
We have seen Rock Islands reputation
dragged In the mire and we resent it and pro-
pose to see if we find some remedy. There
has been enough of truth in the things that
have been said to make them hurt. Public
conscience has been aroused and there is pub
lie demand for housekeeping that here-
after when the finger of is pointed at
US we can rise up in righteous indignation,
knock the accuser's block off, fguratively
speaking, and send him home to clean up his
own back yard.
That is why the voters particularly anx-
ious to know what candidates for mayor and
commissioner propose to do about it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
IngrOwing TOenails.

Please tell me what to do for in
growing toenails. Oh. K. RI
Answer-Put your pointed shoes
in the attic and wear shoes built in
the general contour of the foot. The
nail does not grow in; pressure
against the soft tissue by the next
toes irritates and inf1ames the
soft tissue against the edge Of the
nail. Carefully cleanse and dry
the toe, then apply narrow strips Of
adhesive plaster spirally to draw
inf1amed tissue away from edge of
nail. In the groove sprinkle little
powdered alum. Repeat this with
care once a day as long as neces-
sary. If granulations C"proud
fiesh'D have developed in the
groove, usually an operation is nee
essary to give permanent relief;
this may be done under local anes-
thesia by any doctor.
Good for Nits.
Kindly print something good for
nits, as l have tried everything
without success. My little girl
brought them home from school
two weeks ago, and it seems i'm
possible to rid her head of the nitS.
(Mrs. B. A c.
-Saturate the hair with
equal parts of kerosene and vine
gar, and allow this to remain three
hours, with the head and hair
wrapped in a towel or covered with
a bathing cap. Then shampoo with
soap and water. Repeat every al
ternate day as long as any nits re-
main.
Possible Oasis in the 0ffing.
Don't you know the yeast Will
produce alcohol to which you are
so positively opposed, and that al
cohol is the loathsome waste pro-
duct or toxin Of the yeast germ?
ct. 81
Answer-In practice, alas, the
yeast seems to produce no internal
fermentation at all, but on the con-
trary, often diminishes fermenta-
tive processes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03
aeTHR POOREST GIRL. !"
By Victor Radcliffe.
copyright 1919, by Western New

Copyright 1919, by Western News
paper Union.)
The first time that Marvin Hull
saw Meta Deane he was on bust
ness bent. Not that Marvin was a
business man-as yet. He had just
graduated from college and had d
long vacation ahead before he de-
cided what profession he would
choose for the future
His father was the attorney for
Elias Druse in the Boyden will case.
The same involved fortune left by
Gregory Boyden in such a eompii-
Gated way that it was necessary
to appeal to the law for a coherent
decision, as to whether Elias Druse,
or Miss Ottilia Marsden, a poor and
humble spinster. was the benefi-
ciary. Marvin's father was sure he
would win for his client. Miss
Marsden had no money to hire an
attorney and in her patient, re-
signed way was willing to abide by
what the courts decided
Poor as she was, Miss Marsden
had found the impulse in her char
table heart to adopt Meta Deane,
orphan, and also a relative of Greg
ory Boyden. They had to live very
close and carefully, those two, and
both had to join their efforts in the
sewing line to earn sufficient to
keep the wolf from the door.
The mission that Mr.. Hull sent
Marvin on was to leave~a legal no
tice for Miss Marsden. The latter
CHANGED to be away from home on
the occasion. but Nettas bright
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03

poorest girl in Bromley than to any
member of that BROOD"
The poorest girl in BronleyI
Msrvin chuckled as he repeated
the remark. The poorest girl in
Bromley-why, Meta Deane was
that. All! what fortuitous obser-
walton! What suggestive means
OF solving his intense problem OF
love! Two weeks went by. Marvin
came into the Office, looking pale
and worried, although his heart was
overffowing with joy.
Father" he said, boiling fes-
perately into the subject of the
moment, ST have been in love for
the two past months. You said
you would rather L married the
poorest girl in the village than
Madge Warren I've done it Meta
Deane is my wife. She is poor.
mother will probably storm, Won
may perhaps disown me, but-we
adore one another"
In blank amazement Marvin
noted most engaging, benignant
smile come across the face of his
father. The latter seized his hand
and shook It feryentIy.
Meta Deane?" he spoke. ssTbe
poorest girl in town! Hadn't Won
heard? The court this morning
found for her aunt, Miss Marsden
and, as her hefress, Meta will be
the richest girl in Bromley"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03

Rock Island has lost a good citizen in the
death of Andrew Nelson Mr. Nelson was
known to nearly everybody in the city and his
name is wrought in stone in thousand places
SO that it will be many years before evidences
Of his handdwork will have passed away. He
was one of the first builders of concrete walks.
and he never skinned the job" He built up
a reputation which made his services always
in demand People came to know that when
Andrew Nelson laid walk it would be good
walk He proved that it is good business to
be honest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-03

- A special election for states attorney should
be avoided if it is possible to do so. The cost
will be considerable and the inconvenience to
the public is factor, especially at this time
of year. The public mind already is burdened
with consideration of many questions and it
would welcome rest and chance to resume
business as usual. If it can be done legally the
place should be filed by appointment till the
next regular election If a special election was
not justified to fill the vacancies in the Offices
Of sheriff and coroner it surely is not justified
in this case.