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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
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oy,I MRC ELIZABETH THOMPSON
by TEMPLE

however, to telephone him now.
Sometime when you meet him you
can explain.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ Is
boy of II too young 10 take his
girl friend to entertainments or TO
church on Sunday evening?
~ Is once a week too often for
a boy of my age TO go To see his
girl friend or take her out JOY rid
ing?
49, Should my parents object II
take respectable girls out for
spin with the car once a week?
az Is it all right for a boy my
age to take a girl to dance? II
so, would I have to talk il over
with her parents and get permits
sion?
80 Does it make any difference
if the girl is a year older than
am, or of what nationality she is,
as long as she is a respectable
young lady?
THANKS VERY MUCH.
a. He is too young unless he
takes her to school or Sunday
school entertainments. If he is so
anxious to go to church at night
he should go with his parents.
~ Once a week would be all
right to call on her. But boy OF
II should not spend too much time
with a girl / do not approve OF
the joy rides.
CD Your parents have a perfect
right to object to your using the
car to take your girl for a spin.
Character is not the outgrowth OF
an easy-going life. Your parents
do not believe in over-indulging
you, and they are right.
(4) Il is all right to take the girl
to a school dance. You are too
Young TO go to any other. Invite
the girl directly and let her take
the matter up with her parents.
80 AS long as she is "a respect
able young lady" is all that Is nee
essary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
TESTED RECIPES.

Steak Gladstone pound ground
round steak, two cups rice, which is
hot and steamed; eight to twelve
good clean cabbage leaves. celery or
onion for seasoning as desired, with
salt and pepper. Two tablespoons
drippings or butter. Select a good,
small cut of steak with some nice
creamy colored suet. Grind it your
self, removing sinew. With il grind
four stalks OF celery or two green
onions, or both are good, as desired.
Mix all ingredients with rice. Form
into balls. Wrap with two TO three
cabbage leaves, season slightly. Tie
with string to hold shape. Place IN
creased pan and add one-half cup
of boiling water, a little at a time,
to make gravy. Basic at least FIVE
times while baking in a moderate
oven for twenty-five to thirty min
utes, as desired.
Combination Vegetable Salad
One cup watercress, five green
onions, slit; one tomato, diced; one
half cucumber. sliced; let stand in
chill ice water thirty to forty min
utes; ten small radishes. leaf or
head lettuce. Chill and thoroughly
cleanse all ingredients. Arrange
lettuce on plate. Arrange cress, to-
mato. cucumber daintily among the
leaves. Cut back radishes. Hide
one or two in lettuce. Lay one or
two onions at side of each salad
plate. Serve with French dressing.
Dash of DapEika-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
Brad's O. Verse
LITTLE WHITE CROSSES.

Little white crosses way off in
France where the flowers grow
and the sunbeams glance, little
white crosses SO far away, bright
are the wreaths they wear today,
warm and loving the hearts that
come at call Of bugle and tap of
drum. tender and true are the
eyes that weep, sacred the ground
where the soldiers sleep meath the
little white crosses, row on row
where the sunbeams glance and
the flowers grow. Little white
crosses miles on miles where the
roses bloom and the sunlight
smiles, little white crosses all
agleam where the south wind
croons and soldiers dream, sweet
are the garlands twined today by
hands of love in the far away while
the drums beat low and the buglss
call and the sad hearts thrill and
the blossoms fall on the little white
crosses tomb on tomb where the
sunlight smiles and the roses
bloom. Little white crosses line
on line, emblem immortal, token,
shrine, little white crosses that
tell of love deep as the infinite
sky above, hope of the future, soul
of the world, bright are the flags
to the breeze unfurled, tender and
true are the hearts that yearn,
lovingly longing the eyes that turn
to the little white crosses so far
away where the soldiers dream and
the sunbeams play.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
TIHQE DAILY SHORT STORY

made him universally popular. Ell
lis was generous to fault, never
out of humor, and ne did not even
get excited when he was informed
OF his heirship.
One day a young man asked for
him at his hotel. The proprietor of
the hostelry indicated his pleasant
faced guest, asleep in a chair in the
lobby.
Il don't like to disturb him." OBJ
served the newcomer
"Oh, Burton wakes up as easily
as he goes to sleep" said boniface.
Just give him a nudge. He'll take
it friendly and natural" So the
young man went over to the side of
the comfortably disposed slum-
berer.
"Helloi What's up-a fire, or
somethink like?" challenged Ellis.
mo, little matter of BUSINESS, -
came the explanation. 81 am Ar
rold Wells, and l am looking for
business location. I understand
that you own the little vacant store
opposite here, and I would like to
know its rental"
"Oh, that's 1t, en-? said Ellis
Whats going to be your line, Mr..
Wells?"
why, I have been running a
small place down the line in auto
mobile accessories. They have put
the. new paved highway through
Brocton, so / am planning to move
to where the prospects, are best"
sTYnS. hIYt saw also nuvU the ror-
ner building. That's vacant, too.
And there's a fat overhead. sup
pose you have a ,fami1y?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
o. D. K.

"Mr. Burton" she said, you
shall not lose. after all your gen
erosity towards US, for if Arnold
does not recover his health he will
make over to you his share in the
business. But 1 did hope" and her
wistful, pleading eyes caused Ellis
to thrill, that you wouId-would
wake up. Oh, forgive me! But if
you would only take the interest in
the business you are capable of.
chat would give poor Arnold new
life and hope"
"YOu dear, sweet friend!" ex-
claimed Ellis, reused out Of him
self. You've given me a grand
motto; Wake Up!' I'm going to
do it."
All Brocton marveled just after
that. One man noticed Ellis on the
street at daylight and rubbed his
eyes, and looked twice. From
morning until night Ellis was NOV
Ing briskly about town, working
up business or out among the farm
ers selling them machines. When
the hour for his accustomed nap
arrived he would take a run around
the block. He Joined an athletic
club. A springy step, rare glow
OF health were now present with
him The supreme moment of his
life came the day Edna and her
brother returned to Brocton and
proudly he Wanted the business
progress he had made.
And later came the reward of
well doing-upon one eventful
evening when he told Edna Wells
that he loved her,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

gress refers to the present plan to help the
farmers as IAN expensive folly and "a So
cialistic bubble"
Repeating the statements of a former Re
publican congressman, the organ characterizes
the farm loan act as class legislation; as
serts that it does not promote home building
or the buying Of farms; contends that it bene-
fits only one farmer in ISL, and declares that
it costs the American people 20 cents to give
the farmer ST.
Herbert Quick, member Of the farm loan
board, has already pointed out that the attack
on the farm 1oan banks is inspired by the con-
Germs which have made millions in lending
money to farmers at excessive interest The
land banks rate is 51A per cent Since their
establishment no money lenders have been
charging more than per cent on farm loans,
were instituted, interest on such accommoda-
tons high Is per cent and was sell
dom under per cent.
When it is remembered that the federal
land banks now have outstanding about $780,
100000 of loans to farmers, the saving to the
latter in interest, compared with the rates they
would have had to pay from private lenders,
will be seen to be a vast amount In addition
to the lesser charge for the use Of the money
the farm loan banks have also made borrowing
much easier for the small farmer. Loans are
made up to so per cent Of the appraised value
Of the farm, plus 20 per cent Of the value OF
the permanent insured improvements.
If the majority in congress want to prove
the value and popularity of the farm loan bank
let them undertake to abolish it. They will
hear from some one besides the note shavers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Heartburn.

l. Please suggest something to
relieve heartburn for a prospective
mother. 2. Does easy perspiration
denote weakness or strength? Mrs.
H. F. S.
Answer-Avoid corsets through
out the waiting period. Walk at
least mile a day in the open. A
teaspoonful Of milk of magensia
may be taken as often as desired
for heartburn. 2. Neither.
Cold Cream.
Please publish the name of the
best cold cream to protect the face
from wind. something which will
not grow hair on the face. Mrs.
W. b.
Answer-The best cold cream is
that which is made up fresh on or
der by any druggist, according to
the formula for Ointment of Rose
Water (Unguentum Aquae Rosae)
in the United States Pharmacopeia
Why Mother Yawns.
My daughter is troubled a great
deal with clammy perspiring feet
What would you recommend? My
mother yaWns continually during
the afternoons and evenings. What
is the probable cause and can you
suggest a remedy? Mrs. G. 81
Answer-Let your daughter use
freely in the shoes and in the stock
ings powdered alum every alternate
day. Your mother sits around the
house too much, suffers from
oxygen hunger. Let her take two
miles of oxygen on the hoof three
times day, or equivalent exercise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are
two popular young society girls
and come from good homes. We
are considered very good-looking
and we'll dressed. We go to col
lege and are in the second year.
What can we do to win the
friendship Of young men?
Our girl friends seem lucky
along that line, but for some rea-
son or another we fail to interest
Young men. PALS.
l should judge from your letter
that you have too good an opinion
of yourselves. Society, good fam
lilies, good looks and pretty clothes
are not enough when personality
is lacking.
Forget boys for the time being
and find interests which do not in
clude them. Take up the various
sports-tennis, swimming, hiking,
etc. This will give you vitality
and wholesomeness. Also read
and keep informed upon current
subjects. When you are thorough
ly alive to what is going on in the
world and realize that you must be
active and thoughtful to make
friends, you will not want for
them.
Follow the little high school
girls advice to "Alycia" and be
friend in order to make them.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: A young
man friend insisted upon having
date. and finally l said l would go.
1 was all ready and waiting, but
he did not come. About $50 he
called me up and ] wasn't home.
Would it be proper for me TO call
him. as he has never called me
since then?
YOURS TRULY.
Let the matter drop. You should
have given the young man more
time to appear than you did, and 1t
is no wonder that he was angry
when he phoned and found you
were gone. 1t would not be WISE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

America must join the league OF nations,
because if America doesn't the nations will
take steps to eliminate America as a world
power Just as they would take steps to elimi-
nate any one OF themselves the power of which
was sufficiently greater than their own to make
it a menace to the others. Opportunists and
partisans may profess not to see it, and indeed
may not be consttu1onally able to see it, but
you can't fool human nature. The inexorable
law of human nature is not so much the sur
vival of the fttest as that all shall have fair
chance to prove their potential fitness and its
corollary right to survive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

Coin of the realm is a handy
thing and we all like to see il cir
culate, whether or not, circulation
is good for US in the opinion of
the economic wiseacres. Even so,
there may be too much of a good
thing.
In 1860 our fathers transacted
business with currency which, on
the average, amounted to $13S5 for
each person in the country. The
civil war caused a man 20 need
more money to buy the same goods
as before and in 1865 the circula-
ton per capita was $2058. Then
it began to decrease and in 1878
got down to $1532. 1t could not
get lower, however, and began to
ascend Until, in 1913, il was $34.56.
With the beginning of the Euro
pean war there was such a pause
of shock in human affairs that the
amount of money in circulation at
first tended to fall, but by 1915 the
effects of war were in operation
and the figure went to 1854,
bounded to 1929 in 1916, and by
April /, 1917, when we were about
to cast our lot for war, it had
reached $45.34.
At the time of the issue of each
of our Liberty loans circulation in
creased abruptly and by Dec. /,
1918. had reached its high point of
S56.23. Declining gradually, it
reached $53.58 on Feb. l, 1919, and
then began again to climb, being at
$54.56 on April l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
YOUR GARDEN PRODUCTS.

Vegetables just out Of the garden
taste best when simply cooked
steamed, boiled or baked-and
served with a little salt, butter. milk
or cream. Often a heavily seasoned
sauce covers up the more de-
sirable vegetable flavor.
overlooking of vegetables impairs
their flavor. Very delicate fiavors
are destroyed, while vegetables with
strong fiavors, such as cababge or
onions. become disagreeably strong
If cooked too long. Overcooking
also destroys the attractive color OF
some vegetables.
Cook summer vegetables as soon
after they are gathered as you c=n.
in order TO preserve the flavor. II
they must be kept over, keep in the
ice box or some other cool place.
Let wilted vegetables soak in cold
water to freshen them. If vegetables
must stand after pairing. covering
with cold water will prevent wiltins
and discoloration-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
GETTING READY FOR FOREIGN
TRADE

Export associations continue to
come into existence under the
Webb-Pomerene law. In the last
few weeks new organizations have
been recorded with the federal
trade commission for the export
or rock phosphate, meat products,
lumber, and cement Altogether,
some 80 associations have filed
statements with the commission.
That is not bad record for one
of the reconstruction measures that
was got upon the statute book be-
fore the armistice was declared
and measure which not only af-
fords Americans en- opportunity to
deal upon an equal footing with
foreign competitors, but also en-
bodies American principles of pro-
lection against unfair methods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
HEALTH TIL K8
BY MILAN .II=I !!;|!s!I ~! BRADY no.

A health-ignorant TIC patient
isn't a patient at all; he is a mere
gambler, and he CANDLES with the
most precious thing in the world.
lie runs aimlessly about seeking
some fanciful climate that does not
exist; he tries remedies or treat
ments suggested by Tom. Dick and
Harry; he throws physic to the
dogs and his doctor along with the
physic.
A observation-disclosures TIC victim
selects one doctor and sticks to his
doctor. II he can't afford private
Medical care he obtains admissicn
to a tuberculosis sanitorium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
Attack On Farm Loan Banks.

In an article more than column long. the
official organ of the Republican organization
exploits and encourages the attempt which
Representative McFadden, of Pennsylvania,
has announced will be made to repeal the act
under which farm loan banks have been estab-
Iished in behalf of small agricultural interests
This organ of the Republican party aud
spokesman for the majority in the present con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

Exports of the United States to Germany
during the month of April amounted to s55,
as against millions to every other country
aside from Austria and European Russia. Ger
many will sign peace terms. Lifting the block
ade means more to that country now than mill
tarv occupation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

The American commission which recently
visited Mexico reports that German influence
has slumped considerably there. Nothing
strange about that. 1t has everywhere Ger
man influence thrives upon German money, and
if there is any of that to hand around for the
next few years the allies will say how it is
to be distributed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

In the newly proclaimed Mexican republic
Villa is the provisional secretary of war, the
term provisional" no doubt being used advis-
edly. Mr.. Villa will be unlikely to tarry in
the position of cabinet officer any longer than
it takes him to make arrangements for the con-
venient disposal of Mr.. Angeles, the provision
all nresident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

There is nothing slow about Guthrie Cen
ter, Iowa, which has bought airplane for
advertising purposes. One would be mighty
handy in Rock Island at certain seasons of the
year while we are waiting for hard roads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

Evidence has come to this country that
what is known as the liberal" party of Ger
many still affirms its loyalty to the former
kaiser. In English We should term this ex-
IRENE conservatism, but then the Germans
always did put things backward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
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LASS SASS.

He took her to a popular restaurant
The other night.
He determined to ask her an
Important question
Then the band struck up.
Dear" he said, by way of preamble,
You look very, very
BUM! BUM jazzed the band.
ITO me you are the most"
RATTLETY BANG! jazzed the band.
Il long to
SQUAWK! jazzed the band.
He grew >ecstatic "Will you, dear love"
RIP! SMASH! jazzed the band.
She leaned forward and answered,
q"
ZNGI BOOM, PLANKETY-PLUNK!
Jazzed the bandi c. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
The War a Year Ago

Germans carried their advance to
within two miles of Rheims.
First fabricated steel ship launch
First fabricated steel ship launch
ed at Newark Bay, n. ].
Four hundred persons killed in
munitions explosion at Jassy, cap
ital of Roumania.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

German newspapers say Germany lost 1913
U-boats and 5000 of the men who manned
them And the U-boats, it might be added, lost
the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

Great Britain found that possession was
nine points in law when it undertook to get
share of the ships Of German ownership that
other countries had seized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST,
Baked Rhubarb
Poached Eggs on Shredded Wheat
Toasted Brown Bread
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Escalloped Tomatoes
Reans Bacon
Chocolate Junket
Cocoanut Macaroons
DINNER.
Fresh Herring (hot ove1 tried)
Dreamed New Potatoes
kals with Olive Oil
Hot Rolls (home made)
Lemon Sponge Cohee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
Today's Events

Throughout a large part of the
United States the veterans of three
wars unite today in a celebration
of Memorial day that will be more
elaborate than usual because of the
victorious part played by America
in the world war.
Today is the one hundredth an
niversary of the birth of Rt. Rev.
BENJAMIN Wistar Morris, the first
Protestant Episcopal bishop Of
Oregon.
Died, IFS years ago today, Alex
ander Pope the greatest poet of the
"Augustan age" of English litera-
ture.
Delegates from many parts of the
United States and Canada will gath
er in st. Louis today for the bien-
NAL convention of the Information
al Federation of Catholic alumnae.
An elephant can pick up a nee
die with its trunk.
One pound of phosphorus will
supply heads for one million
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

Fates irony was strikingly exemplifed in
the fact that Hawker and Mackenzie failed in
their ocean fight because of lack of water
to cool their motor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
is FURTHER PROOF NEEDED?

SIR: Not that 1 hope to break the news to
you, but merely have ambition to get in
ahead Of some of the other contribs. in calling
attention to the fact that in a lynching at La
mar Mo-, Wednesday,iJ. Lynch was Iynched.
Now, how about that old one that there is moth
ing in a name? H. G. G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

FOR THE benefit of E T s. and other con-
tribs. anxious to know the wages of the groom
in the recent serial wedding, only say
that by getting a dollar raise on the strength
and residing at the home of the brides par
ents' (as the soc. ed. says after the honey
moon, he may be able to make ends meet-if
he's lucky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

THAT favorite song of many benedicts that
81 didn't marry your whole family evidently is
not believed in by the American sergeant who
appeared at the troop movement Office in Brest
with his wife, baby, sister-in-law, father-in-law
and mother-in-law, seeking free passage for
of them to America.
BEFORE HE'S married another year, says
friend OPP he'll regret the most of that bar
gain"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

DURING the discussion in the senate re-
garding the disposition of the surplus of canned
and cured meats held by the war department
Senator Poindexter said:
From the description of how it is put up
1 would suggest it be fed TO the bolshevists.
1t might be good way to get rid of them"
That remark should make a great hit with
our soldiers, for whom the meat was orig
inally intended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
ParIOr Etiuuefte.

(From Paris, No.. Mercury.
young man who aching to go to war
but was rejected on his fathers affidavit, writes
to know what to talk about when he goes to
see his girl. That a tough question long
before the stories of the deadly breach and ad-
ventures by field and flood were made possible
again. It is the height of bad taste to talk
about ones self, a sin to talk about other peo-
pie and no woman who ever lived enjoyed talk
ing about things in general. Try talking about
herself if you must talk. There's a subject
every woman is interested in, and if she fails
to respond, quit talking at all-knock her on
the head at once and drag her before the near
est minister. She is a treasure-donx let her
escape
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30
YES, THOSE OLD VETS WERE A Merry
LOTT

Sir: A Rock Island boy who had the good
fortune to return in good shape from his thrill
ing experience with the marines at Chateau
Thierry was prevailed upon by his girl friend
to relate his experiences there. Quite diffdent-
Iy he recounted what he remembered of the
fighting at the point where he stationed.
I'VE were having a terrible time" he said 'un-
til the French brought up their 75s." Where
upon the girl, with all seriousness, exclaimed:
''I think it splendid for men OF that age
to be fighting, don't you? H. K.
COMMANDER READ of the n. CA said that
the reason his flight from Lisbon was delayed
another day was because he wanted to arrive
at Plymouth on Decoration day.
CONSIDERING that he was decorated on
his arrival at Lisbon Tuesday, fail to COM
prehend the significance he attaches to it.
WE THOUGHT any day was decoration day
for him.
o. D. K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-30

One of our exchanges remarks that if those
who favor the coinage of half-a-cent piece
can point out anything that half-cent will
buy the treasury may coin them. Well, you
can buy one twenty-ffth of a two-for-a-quarter
cigar with one.-St. Louis Republic.
That's about much the average news
paperman ever gets of one of EN-, too.