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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13

To rid the premises of fleas the
carpets and rugs should be re-
moved. the floors thoroughly swept.
and all of the dust obtained burned,
as it contains many Of the eggs and
maggots OF the fleas. Then the
floor should be scrubbed with
strong soapsuds or sprinkled with
gasoline, care being taken to avoid
having fires about. After the floor
coverings are thoroughly aired and
beaten they may be returned, but II
is desirable before putting them
down TO sprinkle the floor with
napthalene crystals or pyrethrum
powder.
The thorough washing of infested
animals in kerosene emulsion is a
cheap and satisfactory method of
destroying fleas. Five gallons of
this emuplsion may be made by dis
solving 2 ounces of washing soap
in l quart of hot water, and when
brought to a boil, removing it from
the fire and adding 2z pints of
kerosene. The mixture should be
agitated violently with an egg beat
er or something of the sort This
SuOulu result III d u1lIky ndSS ITOL1
which the oil does not separate.
Water is then added to make 5 gal
Ions. Free kerosene will burn ami
mails. and if any separates out the
mixture should be relocated, care
being taken to avoid spilling it on
the fire or boiling it over, and then
it should be beaten again.
Those who are especially annoy
ed by the bites will find that vari-
Gus cooling applications will give
relief. A 8 per cent solution of car
bolic acid in water applied to the
bites will be beneficial, and such
substances as menthol, camphor
and carbolated vaseline will be
found to allay the irritation. To-
dine in the form of a tincture IL ap-
piled to the bites will alleviate the
irritation, but should not be used
by persons afflicted with any form
of eczema, or applied TO the tender
skin of young children, as it may
stimulate the eczemic eruptions or
blister the skin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
POULTRY STUDIES WIDE IN
SCOPE

In it's efforts to encourage the
broad development Of poultry rails
ing in the United States, the bureau
OF animal industry of the United
States department of agriculture is
conducting Investigations to estab-
Iish the best methods of raising
many varieties of fowls. The pres
ent scope of the work includes not
only the feeding, breeding, and care
# ordinary poultry, but also the
raising of pigeons, squads, guineas,
turkeys and many other birds, in
GLIDING ostriches. The flesh of
squads, turkeys, guineas, geese. and
ducks makes a pleasing variety in
me diet. and with wild fowls new
becoming less available, it is i'm
2ortant that a sufficient number of
domestic birds be raised to keep the
market constantly supplied. The
problem now is chiefly one of farm
production. which requires expert
knowledge if adequate supplies are
20 be continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
F0RCER AT ONE
time AN IOWAh
Willard H. Cutter, Under Arrest in
Chicago, Employed in Daven-
port Il Years Ago.

Willard H. Cutter, former Dav-
exporter, now under arrest in Chi
eago for the forgery of $500, 900
worth of bonds, did not float any OF
the bogus securities in this COM
munity, according to the opinion of
George NJ. Bechtel of Davenport by
whom he was once employed
Cutter went to Davenport II
years ago as bond buyer for the
Bechtel company and remained
there six months. In speaking OF
him Saturday MIR. BechteI said !:
Gutter was a fine young fellow
during the time he was in my en-
ploy. He was highly regarded in
both business and social circles
and although 1 have not been in
touch with him in recent years, l
was greatly surprised to learn of
his downfall"
Mr.. Bechtel states as far as he
knows Cutter had no clientele here
and therefore does not believe any
Davenporters are numbered among
his victims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
DANGEROUS MALADIES CARRIED BY
FIEAS AND BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY
TELLS HOW TO DANISH THE INSECTS

OF all insect pests that annoy
man, fleas. It will undoubtedly be
conceded, are the most vexauous.
But there Is a more serious side
for It is an established fact that
fleas are disease carriers. The
bubonic plague, for instance,
which from time to time has been
introduced into the United States
on both the Pacific and Gulf coasts,
and which affects man and rodents.
is occasioned by fleas conveying
the bacillus that causes this dread
ed disease. This is only one Of sew
eral maladies attributed to these
insects. There is probability, &C
cording to the bureau of entomol-
ogy, United States department OF
agriculture, that fleas can carry
many diseases not heretofore cred
tied 10 them. Future investiga-
tons, entomologists think, will re-
veal them.
All past Investigations with fleas
have dealt entirely with the posi-
bility of conveying disease by the
bite of the adult flea, and the bu-
reau suggests that there are posi-
bilities Of other means of disease
transmission; for example, the
larvae taking up organisms from
the filth in which they breed and
retaining these organisms to be
transmitted by the adult The
larvae breed in dirt and usually are
to be found where animals are
common Also they may breed in
the dirt of kennels and stables, in
the open country, in carpets, in
closets of houses, and especially in
cellars.
In respect to the flea bite, it is
astonishing how many germs one
of these diminutive pests can suck
into its system. While imbibing
the blood from a plague-rat. the
stomach of the rat flea is capable
of receiving as many as 5000
germs. These germs may be car
ried by both male and female fleas,
which may remain infective for 20
days during an epidemic. Inocu-
lation may be by scratching in of
the bacilli which have been voided
in the feces of the flea, or by the
forcing of the bacillus-laden blood
into the wound made by the flea
bite.
Nine species of rodents. but main
ly rats and mice, are hosts upon
which plague fees feed. The dog
flea and the human flea are the two
most important species invading
the habitation of man. Adult fleas
feed more or less on cats and dogs,
the immature stages developing in
cracks of floors, beneath carpets, or
in rooms not frequently swept and
to which pet dogs and cats have
access, and beneath houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
6eLhodtor
At the Majestic.

In the perturbation of Mark Lee
Luther's The Hope Chest" al the
Majestic tonight, Dorothy Gish
carries the same personality and
character that made her famous in
Hearts of the World" In many
scenes she uses almost the same
costume. and the di-dainful tossing
II her head; the chic and teasing
expressions that once brought peals
Of laughter from the audience when
she acted the Little Disturber'
part; the whole individuality OF her
biggest success are being used to
make this picture the most attrac-
tive in which she has as yet ap-
peared.
Director Elmer Clifton states that
the picture is like nothing else ever
done as TO Characterization, pathos,
sympathy and laughter. George
Fawcett, the veteran character ac-
tor, spent several w eks rehearsing
and advising with Miss 'Gish as to
the way IN which certain scenes
should be played.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
DEAN J.J. QUINN
IN LAST SERMON
Concludes Work as Pastor of ST.
JOseph's Catholic Church
Name Successor Thursday.

Dean James j. Quinn preached
his last Sunday sermon in ST. JOS
ephs Catholic church yesterday
morning. Announcement Of his res
ignation effective yesterday was
made to the Pensioners three
weeks ago.
In his sermons at the four masses
Yesterday Dean Quinn requested the
Pensioners to continue to carry out
the program that he had started at
me time he entered this church ~
ears ago and thanked the people
for the loyalty displayed by them
during the period that he had serv-
ed here
Il will always consider the par
ishoners of this church my own"
lie said. mo matter where I may
be. shall look at Rock Island as
my home and the people as my
own"
During the sermons but few re-
manned untouched on realizing that
Dean Quinn was enacting the last
of his duties in the church here.
Dean Quinn urged that the par
ishoners remain as loyal to his sue
Cessor as they had been to him. 81
do not know who he will be. but I
feel assured that his time will be
spent successfully here because OF
the undivided >faithfulness OF the
people. They have proven their
Willingness TO help"
A successor TO Dean Quinn will
be named Thursday night in Peo-
ria by Bishop f. M. Dunno when a
conference OF the priests of this
diocese is to be held. 1t is expect
ed that the priest named Will be
given his orders to station himself
here by Friday. Dean Quinn has
been advised OF the conference.
Dean Quinn leaves the latter part
If the week for Hot Springs, Ark,
where he will begin a one years
rest, later going to Los Angeles,
Cal, where he will spend the win
ter. After his inactive period, he
will enter hospital work as chap
lain, which has been his lifelong
ambition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
NITRATE OFFERED
FARMERS AT COST

The secretary of agriculture has
GnEounced that under the authority
Of the food-control act and subSe-
Quent legislation the department of
agriculture during the coming sea-
son will offer nitrate of soda for
sale to farmers for fertilizer use.
The nitrate will be sold for cash at
cost. The price to the farmers will
lie $8l a short ton, free on board
ears at the loading point or port
II addition, the farmer will have to
pay the freight charges to unload
ing point and any incidental eX-
penses that he may himself incur
in connection with the delivery of
the nitrate.
The plan used in the sale and dis
tribution of the nitrate will follow
in a general way last years plan.
State directors of extension, county
agricultural agents, and nitrate
committees, composed of local bus
mess men, will direct farmers in
filling their applications. Applica-
ton blanks to be used by farmers
will be sent to county agents and
the members of local committees at
an early date. Under the law the
nitrate will be sold only for cash,
and the farmer will be required to
deposit the money covering the cost
Of the nitrate for which he applies
with the local bank, association, or
individual to be designated by the
department.
In practically all counties, distri-
button of the nitrate will be made
through county distributors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
DRIVER ROBBED
OF COLLECTION
Raymond Akers Forced to Hand
Over Ss2.72 to Hold-Up Man
Late Saturday Evening.

A lone robber late Saturday eve
ming held up Raymond Akers, dri-
yer for the Bedford & BartZ gro
Gerry. 1901 Twenty-fifth street, and
obtained $S272. collections taken
up by him and which he had not
yet turned in.
The robbery took place on Twen-
tieth avenue and Twentyzseventh
street as Akers was reaching into
the back end of the auto truck for
an order of groceries. The hold
up man had a revolver and after he
had obtained the money from Akers
he noticed two women approaching
and held the muzZle of the gun di-
rectly against Akers' side until the
women had passed.
When the coast was clear the
man left Akers, but told him that
he was not to make move while
the robber made his way from the
scene
Directly after the disappearance
of the robber Akers called his en-
ployers over the phone and notified
them that he had been robbed. The
police were then notified but an i'm
mediate search in the neighborhood
failed of results.
Akers was able to furnish the po-
lice with a good description of the
man.
NJ. Slime, 800 Twelfth street, was
a victim of pickpockets Saturday
night. A purse containing $40 ip
cash and checks amounting to 500
was taken from his pocket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
At the Burtis.

William Faversham and Maxine
Elliott will present r. c. Cartons
sparkling comedy Of Lord and
ady Algy" at the Burtis. Daven-
port, Monday, Jan. 20.
Maxine Elliott returns to the To-
cal stage on this occasion after an
absence of seven years, appearing
as Lady Algy, and Mr. Faversham
is seen in his original role of Algy.
Others in the notable cast include
Mary Compton, Robert Ayrton,
Frederick Lloyd. Philip Leigh, Err
Vile Anderson, Harvey Hays, Percy
Waram, Franklin Fox. Herbert Bel
more, H. Jess Smith, Frederick Ray
mond. Emily Fitzroy, Maud Hosford,
Eleanor Benedict and others.
Lord and Lady Algy" is a COM
edy in three acts. Lord and Lady
Algernon Chetland, though still in
love with each other, have separat-
Ell. chiefly because of financial diff
ficulties and their disagreements
over race horses and c1garets. Algy,
since the separation. has undeserv-
eddy won a reputation for easy liv-
ing. and is out of favor with his
flther. AIgy's elder brother,
Quarmby, supposedly a model of
rectitude, is infatuated with Mrs.
Tudway and takes advantage of AL
gy's position to meet her at Algy's
Fat. Mrs. Tudway is a harmless, in
nocent young woman, romantic and
slightly, who imagines she does not
icte her husband. Through mis-
understanding Algy is accused of
the Irritation. and is drawn into
complications which almost wreck
any possibility of a reconciliation
with his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
At the Fifth Avenue.

Flower of the Dusk" the charm
ing romantic play, adapted from
the novel of the noted authoress,
Myrtle Reed, will be the feature to-
day at the Fifth Avenue theatre
with the charming little star, Viola
Dana. as the heroine
The story shows the beautiful
love a young girl has for her blind
tather-whose flower of the dusk
she is. To keep him n ignorance
OF their poverty she does fine
with the many little Injuries to
which he has always been accus-
toned. To what lengths the devo-
ion of this little lame girl goes IN
her love and sacrifice for her be
loved father, and of his lasting love
for his dead wife, the charming
play shows with powerful intensity.
Then comes the fragrant romance
Of the young lovers-brought up to-
gether from childhood but only
gradually realizing the great love
that is dawning for them. The
story is one of heart-cOmpelling
paIuOS out IS, DIT Tue same linIe, Iuil
CT dramatic intensity for which the
pen of Myrtle Reed is famous. The
cast of players supporting Miss
Dana is a noted one and includes
such names as Guy Coombs. How
ard Hall, Jack MCGOWAN, Alice Mar
tin, Bliss Milford, Margaret Nc
Wade. Augustus Philips, Eleanor
Hickman. Charles Sutton, Maggie
Breyer, and Mrs. L. Ford.
John H. Collins, who directed
Miss Dana in Blue Jeans" and
many of her celebrated successes,
is responsible for the scenario and
direction of this newest Dana tri-
umph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
u. S. FARMERS ARE
NOT PROFTTEERINC

Neutrality-suspicious. of the
Associated Press Herbert C..
EOover, American food administra-
Tor. on his visit to England assured
the people of this country that the
high cost of food was not due to auv
Nprofteering by farmers in the Unit
30 States. The statement he issued
TO the British press shows that the
guaranteed price of grain to the
American farmer NOT only is small
sr than the guarantee to the Brit
Ish farmer, but that America s Weld
Is so per cent less an acre. If the
British. shipping rate. Mr.. Hoover
Raid, had increased only pro rata
10 the American farmers increase.
the cost of wheat in England would
be about $23 a quarter of $50
pounds. instead of the present
k26.75.
81 keenly realize Mr.. Hoover
said. how hard the present price
levels bear on all consumers and
more especially upon the allied peo-
piles, whose economic wage plane is
much below that in the United
States. So far as the United States
is concerned. 1t is not a matter Of
profiteering. but is one of deep com
7lexity of economic forces and pro-
vision for world necessities" He
cited a table indicating the Compar-
alive levels before and after the es-
adjustment of war controls by the
United States government of prices
Of wheat, hogs, maize. oats, sugar,
steel and copper, adding that
prices have been invariably the
same to the allies as to our own
consumers and our own govern
mont"
The high price levels. however.
crsHted before we entered the war"
stHe statement continued. caused
our labor and other food produc-
ton costs to increase by leaps and
bounds, snd to prevent any return
during the war to 1914 levels"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
BRITISH AIRMEN
MADE MORE RAIDS
THAN HUN FLYERS

British4 air raids upon
German towns and military objec
tives during the last II months of
the war were nearly five times as
numerous as the total number OF
air raids made by Germany over
Great Britain during more than
four years of war. This compar-
ison is shown by official figures
which disclose that from October;
1917, until the signing o. the armj-
stice the British royal air force
made 100 bombing raids over Ger
man territory. In all. more than
six hundred sixty tons of bombs
were dropped on these raids.
The base Of the roya, air force
was at Nancy. The average dis
lance covered by each squadron on
a raid varied from 120 to $50 miles
Under favorable conditions flights
of 200 miles and more were made
on many raids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
Hardly Drug Store in the Land
That Does Not Sell This Remedy

the systam. Il ie then that you
should promptly take q few bottles
OF D, s, g., the great blood purifier
and stFengtheRer, 1t will cleanse
the blood thoroughly, and build up
and \streagthea the wheie systsm
9, 3, 8, ia sold By all druggists,
valuable information about the
blood supply can be had free by
writing to the Swift Specific Co,
"a Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga
(Advl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13

Admirers of Geraldine Farrar
filled the Spencer at each show
yesterday and many were turned
away. THE He'll Cat" a story Of
western life, gives Miss Farrar
ample opportunity to display her
unusual talerts and she is support
ct by an exceptionally strong cast.
The same bill will be shown again
toright and tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13

At least once a week flush the
toilet with a boiling hot I'VE solu-
ton and rinse. This will keep il
sa nitary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13

When you are In perfect health,
Ind are enjoying a strong and Wig
lrous vitality. it is then that your
blood is free from all impurities.
You should be very careful and
give heed TO the slightest indica-
ton OF impure blood, A sluggish
circulation is often indicated by an
impaired appetite, a feeling of las
s.tude and general weakening Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-13
SEXTON GOES EAST
TO BASEBALL MEET

M. H. Sexton. president of the
National Association of Minor
Leagues, has gone to New York to
attend a meeting of baseball mag
mates, representing both big and
little leagues. The object is to make
such changes as are believed neces-
sary to restore the game to its for
mer popularity and to put it once
more on a paying basis. The policy
to be followed the coming season
will be outlined. It has been hint
ed that Mr.. Sexton might be offered
a place on the national commission
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03

collation. consisting of stuffed to-
matoes, cheese straws, Saratoga
chips, sandwiches, pickles and
iced tea.
The home always beautiful
was enhanced by the beautiful
summer flowers so much in evil
dence, and the charming hospi-
tality accorded by the host and
hostess made this decidedly one
of the most enjoyable entertain
ments of the summer.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03
Awful. CHANGE IS
SEEN IN PETROGRAD
STATE OF TERROR EXISTS IN
FATED CITY AMONG PEOPLE
OF ALL Classes.
NO LONGER ANY SOCIAL LIFE
Recent Executions No Longer Consist
of Ones and Twes But OF Whole
Groups BY Machine Guns.

Helsingfors.-It is hardly possible
to recognize Petrograd owing to the
terrible change within month. Ter
ror has so increased that nobody
speaks in the street, trains or pubic
places. People only regard one anoth-
er suspiciously, fearing informers. Sol
diers especially avoid prevalence OF
provocators of the red army.
Social life to all intents has ceased.
In every house there is only one en-
try, either the front or back door be-
ing silently shut or at whichever is
opsn communist sentry is posted.
He demands of all incomers first-place
identity papers; also their right to
walk in the street, and then questions
as to whom they are going to see, who
lives in the family, what they do, what
is the business of the visitors. II
the answer is satisfactory, they pass
in; if unsatisfactory, they are arrest
ed, taken to the commissariat and
thence to the fortress of Peter ana
Paul where they generally are s1o'
without question.
Vhe recent executions carried out
at Peter and Paul are no longer In
one's and two's but in whole groups
by a srecial machine gun detachment
The bodies are mostly thrown in the
Neya
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03
BEER QUESTION MOT NOW ONE
OF LAW BUT MATTER OF FACT.

washingtcn-Contending that no
court may say, as matter OF law
what percentage Of alcohol in liquor
makes it intoxicating, the judiciary
committee, in report to the house on
prohibition enforcement Legislation de-
clared this was a question Of fact and
not law, and as such was clearly with
in the province Of Congress.
The committee held that the right OF
Congress to define intoxicating IL
uuor" as beverage containing more
than one-half Of one percent alcohol
was in full accord with its constltu'
tionaI powers, and that every state
in dealing with alcoholic liquors. had
named products of that percentage as
Intoxicating and had either prohibited
usa of such liquors or subjected them
to heavy tax. -.
."To define what is Intoxicating does
not trespass on the province OF tht
court" said the majority report pre-
pared by Chairman Volstead.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK CAUSED
CONSIDERABLE LOSS OF LIFE

Rome.-Earthquake shocks in Tus-
cany Sunday caused the deaths OF III
persons and injuries to several thous-
and, according to the latest advlces
from Florence. The center OF the
Seismic movement apparently was
y;cchio. a town of 1900 inhabitants,
Is miles northeast of Florence.
Among the victims at Vicchio, which
suffered severely were the local ooc'
tors. The railway station, Lorenzo
north of vicchio, churches and rae
tories at San Borgo were destroyed.
Airrlanes have been sent in all di
rections along the Appenine noun
tains seeking information. 1t is rear
ed some regions may have been isolat
ed bv destruction Of all means OF com
munication.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03
been so seriously sick for several
DAYS, was taken on Tuesday
morning to the Charlotte SAM
forum, for treatment.

Mrs. Walter r. Jones enter
tanned the members of theyoung-
er society set of Rockingham at
a pretty afternoon party on
Tuesday afternoon from 5 to b
o'clock, at her attractive bunga'
low, in honor of her sister, Miss
Rebecca Fayssoux, of Gastonla.
Rock being the chosen game
five tables were arranged on the
veranda and in the living room,
where the guests were soon en-.
thusiastic over the game until
the scores were taken, with Miss
Metcalf holding the highest; she
received dainty embroidered
handkerchief, and to the honoree
Mrs. Jones presented an EN-
broidered handkerchief. The