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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

the real owner Of Fiji might be in
huenced to allow the animal to re-
main in its new home, and when
he went to the city the next dav A
memory of the innocent wild rose
face of Amy Pearce urged him to
plead her cause at any cost. Ad-
ran sent an emissary to interview
Miss Worden- He returned with
a queer expression on his face.
Miss Worden says if anyone
wants Fiji for SO they can have
him." he reported. 1T seems that
her new lover made her a present
of a Mexican hairless, the odditv
of which has completely obliterat-
ed all her fancy for Fiji"
And glad of an excuse to again
meet Amy Pearce, Adrian sned
back to her. and her joy at being
able to retain possession of her
cherished pet frightened the ewes
of the lovely girl with gratitude
that Adrian made it a life business
10 nurture into love.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

" abIllE u. y. 1--WE IuI name ana
urn postage. Be brief. All inquiries are
to each individual. No attention will be
poisonous element to which young
animals are sensitive but none of
this remains in the refined oil.
Cottonseed oil is considered as
wholesome but not as fattening as
olive oil.
@. Upon what is the reputation
Of the island of Capri based?
T. C.
A. Capri is a mountainous island
of but six square miles which oc-
cupies commanding position
looking into the bay of Naples,
which is one of the most beautiful
views in the world. The island it
self contains many beauties and is
resort for artists who go there
to paint It's chief attraction for
tourists is the beautiful blue
grotto.
Q. Is there any basis in the fact
for the belief that dry or wet
moon is indicated by the position OF
the crescent? L. F. a.
A The moon has virtually no
influence on the weather and can
not be used in forecasting it. In
the superstitious past much stress
was laid on the bearing of the
moon on the weather but scientists
refute these beliefs.
@. Who was the author of the
famous letters of Junius? c. H.
A. This is matter Of long con-
tinued literary controversy. These
letters have been attributed to no
less than 40 persons. Sir Philip
Francis is more widely credited
with their authorship than any
other man.
Q. What does Bolsheviki mean?
A. Bolsheviki is a Russian word
majority" Originally it referred
to the radical wing of the Russian
Socialist Democratic party. 1t was
the majority of that party.
Q. Are tombstones furnished by
the government for dead sailors
the same as for dead soldiers?
L. E.
A. Yes. The tombstones are fur
nished and lettered by the govern
ment
@. Has a flag been adopted for
the League of Nations? o. T. s.
A. A flag has bene proposed but
not adopted. The proposed flag
consists of three vertical stripes
and one horizontal stripe on a
white ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Another Fib Nailed.

During the war stories appeared from time
to time in American newspapers which made
a regular business of finding fault with the
conduct of things generally to the effect that
the French laid claim to compensation for use
of the ground that the American army dug up
IN making trenches in front of the Hun lines.
The story was carried mainly in correspond
ence from the front
The subject was one which the committe.
of congressman investigating war expenditures
determined to find out about and SO Colonel
Blanton Winship, 1udge-advocate general of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

! saying goodbye. Those letters I
have ignored.
! have gone every place, trying
to forget this man, Isn't II strange
how a face will haunt you? The
first thing in the morning and until
the last thing at night he fills my
heart and mind and 10 save me L
cannot tear him away. Sometimes
feel very humble before this
great regard for him and am
tempted TO write and ask him TO
forgive me. Please advise me.
THE DEEP PURPLE.
You have done exactly the right
thing in breaking your engage
ment The man is unworthy OF
your love and could only bring you
unhappinCss with marriage.
Your sisters attitude surprises
me. To kiss your fanCe was false
and dishonorable. Her desire TO
show you the truth about him was
no excuse for her to cheaper her
self to such an extent.
Tire are worthy men In the
world, and do not lose your faith
that you will meet one. OF course
il is hard to forget. but time will
soften your suffering. Do not ez-
cuse the man for one minute.
When you think Of him remember
how cheap he was to be false to
you and to lirt with your sister.
Tickle: % l think you are
very much too young to marry
now. Doubtless If you do not MAJ
~ YOU will find it as difficult to
get along with the young man as
his first wife did. Wait a year or
two until he is making good in
business and until you are very
sure OF your love.
~ II may be that he has not
money 10 travel so far to see you
Many young men have returned
from war and find themselves
without money. Doubtless he Will
bring you a ring when he comes.
DO not say anything until then, but
III he disappoints YOU in that re-
spect ask him If he is going to get
you a ring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
A SHOPPING CONVENIENCE.
By Victor Radcliffe.
DN IOkOI INUUCIIILt.
Copyright, 1919, by the Western
keWsDaDer Union

ASOpyA4SuL, 1919 Dy tue W eSlerQ
Newspaper Union)
Adrian Blair paced the dusty
country road just beyond the lin
its of Elmwood in the somber and
dissatisfied mood. He had been
discarded by a woman who had at
tracted him, but that had by no
means broken his heart.
Miss Blanche Worden had been
to MIN a model of worthy girlhocd
until he had found her out. The
shock had come devastatingly. He
had really liked the peerless beau
ty. One day he had coyertly coax
ed her pet and favorite, diminutive
black and white Fiji, a novelty
among CANNES, to follow him from
the Worden home preparatory to
embeIlishing the animal with a
pretty collar.
at will give me an excuse to
hurry back and pass another de-
lightful hour with Blanche he fe-
licitated himself. Then missing his
tiny companion he began a search
T. at ended in complete disappoint-
cent That was an hour of sour
Eing and vexation for Adrian. He
offered every boy he met a liberal
reward for the recovery of Fiji.
Then. crestfaIlen. somewhat fear
full he went to the Worden home.
It was his last visit, the very
last. Adrian had seen pettish girls
in a tantrum, but it was nothing to
Blanche. She went into Mysteries
over the loss of her pet. She up
braided Adrian and scolded him.
stamped her pretty -foot,~her. Lace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Recines for a Day.


Eggs and Green Peas-O1e slice
bread three inches thick. six hard
cooked eggs. one cup cooked green
pease, four tablespoons butter, four
tablespoons -four, two. cups milk.
one-half lemon, salt and pepper to
taste.
Shell and cut each egg in half
Cut slices OF bread TO suit serving
dish, notch it round with a sharp
knife and scoop it out so as to
form large case. Fry golden brown
in hot fat. Melt half the butter i'm
small pan, stir flour, add milk, and
stir till il boils.
eSason with salt, pepper and
lemon juice. Lay in pieces of eggs,
and let heat gently. Add remain
der of butter 10 peas, bake them
over the fire and season with pep
per. Put a layer Of peas in bot
tmO of bread cloutCn. fiji NJ with
eggs and sauce and lay il on q hot
dish Arrange border Of peas
around top and serve at once
Cherry Nut SalaG-IIpe fresa ur
drain canned cherries Reno
stones and fill cavities thus med
with pecan nut meats JEet bro
en- pieces since they are mu 70
cheaper. Arrange on a bed g..
crisp lettuce leaves and garE fig
with cherries. Serve with Greg.
mayonnaisc.
Griddle Cakes One cup four-
two teaspoons baking powder, enc
teaspoon shortening, one egg, one
cup LIQUID.
Frittcrs One cup flour, tau
tablespoons sugar, one tablespoon
shortening, one or two eggs. one
half cup liquid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

stantly fall; the old shaggy
microbe, the long-whiskered mi
crobe, the scourge OF the world
and humanity's foe, with cheerful
regards 1 would like to consign
him to dark yawning dens in the
regions below.
- GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

The treasury department finds it necessary
to brace up the vaults and build new ones to
keep the coin it has on hand. Some Of our
profteers must be in much the same fix. but
naturally they are not letting stories of their
troubles slip into the news columns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

Milk in some Texas cities has gone up to
25 cents per quart. The state, evidently, would
be better off with more cows and fewer oil
wells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
With Other Editors
Saved for Peace.

Boston Daily Globe.
When the war ended some thoughtful folks
began to worry about two things first, that
our huge military establishment would not be
demObilized soon enough, and second, that the
huge civil establishment, built up to unity the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
The War a Year Ago

British airmen bombed German
submarine bases at Bruges and
Ostend.
French closed on south end of
HindenbuTg line, approaching close
to st. Quentin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Household Hints
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
n-aw 0An

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Oranges
Goldfish Cakes Buttered Toast
Doughnuts Coffee
LUNCHEON
Eggs and Green Peas
Cherry Nut Salad
Burberry Tarts
Bread and Butter Sandwiches
DINNER.
Broth-HighIy Seasoned
Veal Cutlets-Horseradish Sauce
Mashed Potatoes Celery
Cream of Lima Beans
Mock Mince Pies
White Bread and Butter Coffee
To Remove Stains.
Blood and Meat Juice-Use cold
water; soap and cold water; or
starch paste.
Bluing-Use boiling water.
Chocolate and Cocoa-Use boraE
and cold water; bleach if neces-
sary.
Coffee and Tea CcIear) - Use
boiling water; bleach if necessary.
Coffee and Tea with cream 49,
Use cold water, then boiling wa
ter: bleach if necessary.
Cream and Milk-Use cold wa
ter, then soap and cold water.
Egg-Use cold water.
Fruit and Fruit Juices-Use boil
ing water: blea2n if necessary
Grass-Use aold water, soap and
cold water; alcohol; or bleach
ing agent.
Grease and Oils-Usa French
chalk: blotting paper. or other alb
sorbent; or warm water and 1oap;
or gasoline, be1ine or carbon te-
trachIoride.
Todine-Use warm water and
soap; alcohol, or ammonia.
Ink-Try cold water; then use
an acid or bleach if necessary.
Iron-Use Oaxalic acid; hydro
chloric acid; salts or lemon, or
lemon juice and salt,
Kerosene-Use warm water and
soap.
Lampblack and SCOT Use kero-
sene. benzine, chloroform, ether,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1918.

The treaty and League of Nations repre-
sents substantially what our soldiers fought
for. Why bubble and split hairs over minor
details?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Blood Test

Will the blood test certainly de-
termine the presence of cancer in
any other organ than the stomach
L. G..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

An elephants foot takes longer
to cook than any other meat. To
make it tender it must be boiled for
IS hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10

gasoline or carbon tetrachloride.
Mildew-If fresh, use cold wa
ter, otherwise try 10 bleach with
JavelIe water or potassium per
manganate.
Paint and Varnish-Use alcohol,
carbon tetrachloride. chloroform.
or tuTpentine.
PeTspirati0n - Use soap and
warm water; bleach in the sun or
with Javclle water or potassium
pcrmanganate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-10
Argus Information Bureau

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and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31
STATES RIGHTs RUN MAD

tecn abb. to adop, the Calhoun doc
t-.-e Of notification. which Andrew
Jackson So bitterly denounced
What do our Northern neIghbors
aop think Of these words 81 he i'm ?
mortsl Webster. str the constitu-
ttcn o. the United States vas received
~ whole. and for the whole coun-
tr,. II j, cannot stand together it
esn,ct stand in parts. and II the laws
-,7ro, be executed everywhere they
~ mot he executed anywhere""
The ori, esscntia, difference be
tr-een the eighteenth amendment and
thn other portions of tho constitution
- thai the state ana III. national leg
Ysiature are given concurrent power
TO enforce ii. Br no sophisn. cs~ the
doctrine be 0ed laced ~hst any state
2eg7stature can prevent the enforce
n,cnt of the amendment II it we're
rthcr7s 1se. It would be impossible for
any constitutional amendment 10 -
ADOPTED save n. An unanimous &C.
ecptsnce by the sta es
TIE whole truth is that the right ~
no state extends % preventing tho
iatihcatton and enforcement OF con
stituuenal amcndnert adopted IN the
rode provided by the constitution
itst}f These alleged rights Of tho
states, which are being urged 10 sa We
John Barie.corn in these two SINAI II
states ca mot be considered states
rights except by minds which have
been undulv in5uenceo ev whiskey--
! el' insanity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31

with the consent of Russia, to submit
TO Austria's demands
Thus Austria could obtain pledges
for the future without war that
would disturb the peace of Europe
Ltehnowsky."
Want of moderation in his express
sons clearly shows how disappointed
William was when Grey's hint reached
HIM" observes Kautsky. Any sober
minded and trained politician should
have forcseen this contingence, which
Prince Henry had expected when King
George told him he would try to re-
main neutral as long as he could
But william had forgotten all about
It in his political calculations Grey $
promise TO remain neutral while ncEo-
tiations were pending. he took for a
binding pledge of neutrality to be ad-
heYed TO under all circumstances. even
in case OF war against France.
He even took It fer granted that it
should be Englands duty to support
German policies at Pctrograd and
Paris. \ more sense,ess course is nn-
TIL nllable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31
Wilhelm Believed Great Britain
Would Remain Neutral in Any Event

But truly English! was the kaiser's
COMMENT
but should we and France be
drawn into 1t, that would change the
situation inmedis tely and would
eventually force England to come
TO conclusions At once. CAlready ar
rived at is the kaiser's note1
In that case II would not do to hold
a,oof and 10 walt Ing THAT means
they intend to assault us.D
IF war breaks out II will be the
greatest catastrophe the world has
ever seen. Far be II from him, he said.
L. utter any threat: he only desired TO
prevent any deception on my part and
Z, guard against any charge OF in
s.;cerity- Crn this he splendidiy fails,
f1r he has been iEsincere all these
times, including his last speech. ammo
tates tho kslserl
For this reason he rad chosen the
No de VI private explanation
PtRiIC OPINION.
sir Edward Grey ,dded the govern
r}ent we 100 writes the EMPEROR
would have 10 take into consideration
public newly created s the kaiser 3
patr, opinion fIf IL wants TO it may
direct public opinion to suit itself, as
TIE press is thoroughly ohsdient,' com
rA"nts the ruler.
so far It rublic opinion generally
had favored the Austrian aide. az It
"a on.cd TO recognize that some repara =
t on was due to Austria. but now it was
beginning TO veer completely around,
as result Of Austrian obstinacy
rWitn the aid NJ the lingo press, says
the kaiSers cornmsnt)
40 my Italian colleague, who has
russ left ne Sir Edward Grey said he
thought ne could get any amount OF
satisfaction for Austria in case inter
vention was accented. a humilia ng
retreat for Austria would be out OF
question for the serbs would be pun
irl ed in any event and would he forced,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31
The Force of Habit

We are the crest urea of habit and
do our work largely by the aid OF
habit.
Many man who Is growing old
gets through an amount OF WORK every
day that surprises hfs friends. and he
is ablv 10 do iris because he works
in the lines OF lifelong habit.
But habits cannot De maintained
without attcntion. Ole Ball, the celc~
trated rioiinist. said ths, II he stopped
practiciny for day he himself say
the difference: that II he stopped for
two days his friends saw the differ
cnca; that !f he stopped for week
everybody saw the difference
Now here was II man who had Gull
tivsted wonderful natural Silt BY
lifelong labor until as q performer
OH the finest OF instruments he was
the foremost man OF his day. and vet
he could not afford To stop practicing
TOR single week, or even for a single
day.
Such Us he inexorablc force OF
habit A habit when once firmly
sxed binds US as with an iron chain,
from which we csrnot c1trtcate our
scl' cs
t.. y. NAEYE
charlottesville. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31

after sixty they we've ~ only for a
fatal dosr % chloroform. Thl. last
vas evidently irtond-d as Joke. but.
lItc MANY another josul&s remark
was taken riously and aroused the
mort intense criticism in every part
RI the world il is altogether likel2
t.5at his demise vii start The ccntro-
sersr sncw
Though ;he good doctor gas i'm ?
n enseiY annoyed by the misinterpre-
ID ton Of his celebrated address, it is
rrobab bic that the tremendous nolo-
yicty nhich il gaye him was ron
sld ers bic factor IN his subsequent sue
cess and advancement II 50 his case
eas striking confirmation of the
d3ctun1 Of Shakespeare. Our indis
c"ctions often serve Us ~.u while our
deep plots 90 fat"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31

tt deagr ~ s'r William o'sier at
~ egg 81 aoEen.z ycff@ removes
Eyurreon ~h9 won a. International
4aaes = - ush q ,iaaraeter ar 10
s4aes sne a~solns un'fsrs,'2 OF Great
tsr4s4.a 'n d4se njrn away from one
~ the nacst prominent universities Of
A-nerie- Ell s.a4,ity as teacher was
40 less thsa tbs, which MADE
Intna 40 great success AZ 4 surgeon
|fAe.. things alone, hove would
4 - havt MADE hiu the suble-t Of edi-
ssrza,a 4.o paragraph wherever the
|Isnxs,.h language naa written
h Eses-seoav remembers INC tremen-
|4ens .at.ret, ~htch "a aroused by
NJ. ssaress 1envere5 nearly fifteen
|ysa-s 81. ln WHICH he ASSERTED that
|nsn scre mcst eHcirnt between the
ages ~ -v.en.v.5ye sn3 forts ana that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31
NO PRIZE FIGHTS

stsles OF the union, The sight OF two
men pounding each others faces in
public FOR money, with 10, Of root
rs betting their money on ,hcir fay
oli,cs u not ono which the right
thinking people OF virginia woud
care to see AGAIN.
There wi 10 consioea ole talk aboll
III" nasni. art Of selr-defcnse, but.
such Ar art had octter ne cultivated
~ pg.tII" 1h- res Art which Ger
tain peorlo wish to cultivate is tina,
of making money out OF these exhlbi-
tons u h-e been Gound Impossible
'o mako such exntbQons Uplifting O,
even respectab,e whatever fine
rsres may re used. ! public boxing
match is simply disguiscd prize
n=h. aga'nst which the best people
~ the star Should set their faces ike
flint
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31

Baltimore Nd De-. aa-'It members
~ hc rcd Organization don't like this
1G1tf- ~ taen 20 home" said Car
si C,.bbous 'or4.. Tn. cardinal rho
one or The orisers Of the American
National organization formed 10 stamp
cu: Eoiahcv An ard Reds and which ex-
r" Is 10 H"rur- membership Of Soo9,
seq continued
'lf thcy DO rot 20 We wilt hae. u,
leHd ther there. T..ey came here to
r.eo ONE future citizens, not to be die
a,ogv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31

Casrlsan. one-tin1e manager Of
,he. ~oston Ted Sox made a visi, to
Epston tea days ago and vhils
th"re ne denI,% report that he was
cohtc n1platine q career AS part owner
or tho 7, q Scx; He said however
that he n,ight become a club owner
later II AN attractive opportunity pre-
sentt~ itself,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-12-31
WE WISH

ducks. hens. calves. butter. hides,
h oss rabbits, etc.
We wish 70 ship you apples al 81 90
to $1,000 per Dbl: oranges any size,
81 50 per box; tangerines, $3.50 grape
fruit. 81 90, lemons, $3.50 per box;
ca bbase, SIS 90 per hundred potatoes,
- 50 per t5o ID. bag; onions. $500
per 100 ID bag; mixed nuts, &C per
III in - or Sc III bags; coeoanuts,
$500 per bag, Cash, check, or ref
erenceS
HtXEi GROVE & COMPANY
Commission Merchants
1919 East Gary Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-27
AMERICA BEGINS FIGHT
TO GET WORLD TRADE
Full Power of Government Will BE
Placed Back OF the
Exporters.
PLANS ARE NOW COMPLETED
Organization VIII BE Created to
Make "Madc-in-.Amcrica" a Fa-
miliar Trade Label in Every Part
OF Universe.
ny wINDER HARRIS.

WASHINGTON. March o6.-Amcrica' !
Tight for mastery Of the worlds trade
Is on.
Full power OF the government Will
be put squarcly behind the exporters
seeking TO develop foreign markets
70! this country's goods
The administration has determined
upon a policy of positive action to
chcckmate the inroads Of the British
embargo and any further foreign trade
inaneuvers designed to hamper the
commercial expansion OF the United
States.
First official information as TO the
new foreign trade plans came today in
statement from the state Department
n9unced the organization of a com
ihittee on foreign trade" This com.
ni,tee Is co-ordinaiins body en-
mental offices which deal in any way
With foreign trade matters.
ne me creation OF an organization 10
make made-in America" fainilia.
trade label in every nook and corner
OF tho globes markets was authorized
on February 2s. during his recent stay
in Washington.
The state pepar,ment encouragement,
no longer Will follow course OF
hands Off" while Great Britain and
other European countries are recover
ing from the effects OF the war. Look
Ing upon the nations opportunity as
purely business proposition. full ad-
vantage viii, he taken of the existing
conditions.
The duty or the committe on foreign
trade, said acting Secretary Phillips,
ls TO tormuiatd conclusions, and to
harmonize and coordinate all gov
ernmental activities In any way con-
nected with foreign trade, thus safe
guarding the economic future of the
nation.
The committee will provide advis-
ory and supervisory machinery of gov
ernment executives for unifying the
work of further extending and deyei
op,nS the business interests of the
United States in foreign channels"