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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
Brad'sBit O. Verse
OPINIONS.

In all the worlds dominions
dwell many znillion folk; and each
one has opinions which he must
give. OF croak; in all the chimes
and nations rag chewing is tie
rage: whole tribes and populations
in verbal bouts engage. With arEu-
ment linguistic tho race is daily
fed till men grow pessimistic and
quake with fear and dread In all
The world there's jangling; - leads
all other news; men waste much
time in wrahgling and setting forth
Of views. On earth there live and
flourish vast millions, good and
bad: and each one seems TO nour-
ish some strange. fantastic fad,
some theory. some notion, some
antic OF the mind which he must
set in motion to rescue lost man
kind. The big wide world is TEEN
ing with populations thick, and
each man has q dreaming TO tell
some other biek: each mutt seems
bent on holding some victim by
the beard and yards and yards un-
folding Of logic wild and weird.
On land and on the ocean. on isle
and continent IS heard the loud
coInmotion of boobs In argument.
In ell the worlds dominIons
cranks. diplomats and kings are
setting forth opinions on many,
many things.
--CLEE BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
TlHrE DAILY SHORT STORY

friend was not a scnsationalist,
and mis- haggard face and sorrow
fUl eyes tolu Lang that he was
suffering.
To you, my closest friend. can
I reveal this terrible secret" re-
Eumed Ross. "In q word. just be-
fose my faiher strangely sudden
transition from wealth 20 p1ye- ty,
his partner, 2 man named Morse,
disappeared. The firm was Ross
& Morse. and they did a very large
exporting business. From the doc
umeDts I happened aero =. it seem
ed that the firm had become n
debted to very large amount to
Robert Nalco,t, the father of the
girl l love. At the time OF giving
up business my father. a widower,
with myself removed to Atother
part OF ire country, living seclud-
ed. and be Tever by word of mouth
explained the real situation to me.
A letter signed by MT. Wplcott 1
found, denouQcing Ross < Morse
as common swindlers. In q second
letter hs demanded the payment OF
mis- claim or ne would send both
rIy father ana his partner 70 the
penttentiarv am satisfied that
Tvuen the cJaim was pal it beggar-
ed my father. But the criminal
phase! Don't you see that the son
OF the ran Robert Wolcott de-
nounced as n thief can never hope
to win his daughter"
Il was altar long thought and
consultation with his friend that
Hess docteeA upon thu course he
would follow. Two dRys later he
visited tho city where Ethel lived.
Clearly, tIEShfuIty hs told her his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

@. Is Barney Baruch American
born? ]. G.
A Bernard NJ Baruch, chairman
Of the war industries board during
the war. and recently financial ad-
visitor OF the president in Paris,
was horn in Charleston, South
Carolina. of Jewish parents. The
Baruchs have lived many genera
tions in this country.
@. What is the morale section Of
the army? 7. d. G.
A. The morale section of the
general staT was that organization
of the army which had to do with
developing and maintaining the
proper attitude of mind on the
part of the soldier. Morale officers
studied the conditions under which
the man lived, the attitude of the
men toward those conditions. at
tempted to remedy improper condi-
tons and to rid the minds of the
men of improper viewpoints.
O. What is the negro population
of the United States and is it in
creasing? II. w. S.
4. The negro population, accord
ing to the census of 1910 was g.
SIS. 294. In 1870 the negro pOpula
ton was 4.4S0,009, sp it becomes
obvious that it had doubled in a
period of 40 years.
@. Please give me an example of
a simple form of will? E. R. B.
A. The following is simple
form of will: l, Mary Jones, Of
D. c, do hereby make
this my last will and testament. l
bequeath all my real and personal
Doe, of Washington, Absolutely. l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
With Other Editors
The Presidents Tour.
Springfield Register.


The pitiable thing about the League of Ma
lions discussion in the senate and elsewhere
is that so many folks voice arguments exc1t-
edy then hold their hands over their ears so
they can't hear a reply and close their eyes
so they cannot get any additional, information.
Some offhe senators opposed TO the league
even appeared indignant because President
Wilson invited them to the White house to con-
fer with him on the subject. They were fugi-
tiYes from information, foes of suggestions, an
JagOnists of fact.
Now President Wilson is to make a tour
of the country beginning Sept ,, to present to
the peopIe directly facts about the peace con-
ference and the peace league as he has them
first hand
He was Americas representative at the
peace table He represented you and He
represented all of US. He had our interests
at heart He had the interests of humanity
throughout the world at heart. He had wit
messed the hellish ravages OF war. He strug-
gled for peace He sought union OF nations
He was recognized as leader among the
diplomats of the world who met with him for
the advancement Of the common cause Of
peace.
The president now plans an appeal to the
force that rules America-the people 1t is
unfortunate that he cannot visit every city
in America but that is a physical lmposslbllity.
However, his voice will sound into every com
munity through the press associations and the
newspa pers of the nation.
The State Register has presented arguments
made both for and against the peace covenant
at length We have presented through our
news columns the senate addresses on both
sides of this giant question. We VIII present
--'ts--~ addresses on his coming tour as
IuIi. 90. --- sent by the Associated Press
We urge a thorough reading OF the presi-
dents addresses. His trip Will be epoch
maker, 1t will make history.
As you-the people-are the power of the
land, you want the facts and thus have oppor-
tunity to get them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

some girl companions and a chap
eTOn, and those few days were the
most delightful of my life. We
drifted into a most friendly &C
workmanship You would nos
blame me if you knew how charm
ing was Miss Ethel WOlcOtt, less
so if you could realize how much
l had learned to love her. I told
her that 1 had, and she was gra-
ciouS and responsive. l was plac-
ed in a delicate position. meeting
her and becoming engaged TO her,
all within two weeks time
She came of a family high up
IN a social way. and of extensive
wealth The chaperon at the very
last realized the situation, and at
once took Ethel under her wing.
Rapid and most promising prog
ress," commented Lang saucily.
Why the gloom over such an ideal
situation"
Because I have discovered the
utter hopelessness Of the case" re-
piled Ross moOdny. You know
that what little l have in the world
was left TO me by an aged aunt.
My father died a pauper. When 1
returned from my recent trip I
contemplated changing my living
quarters, and started in to throw
away the letters OF several years.
I had only known that my father,
from a position of opulence, in a
single day almost became a poor
man. He never told me why. Such
documents I came across among
his papers -thras days a4te= had
seen Ethel Wolcctt revealed the
terrible reason"
Lang looked gFsTe. He knew his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
Mr.. Wilson Looms Large.
New York Evening telegram.
Thor has raised the herE Cross


Labor has raised the fiery cross.
Its original demand for higher wages or
cut in food prices was reasonable.
When the president and congress turned
earnest attention TO the food proposition the
railroad hands forced a crisis.
They rejected Mr. Wilson's plans for solving
the food problem and demanded immediate
action.
other leaders ask government ownership
of railroads and that employees he given half
interest
In any event. its to be higher wages or a
big tieup, so the roads can't run again" 1t
is put in one instance.
That's labOrs side. It savOrs largely OF
the public he damned" attitude.
1t might be IS well for the main
parties TO this controversy 10 remfmber
that between labor and capital and poll
tics there stands the great middle class,
members of which have received no in
crease OF salary, while the purchasing
power OF their dollars has been cut
square in half.
But that's another story. sympathy is
found only in the dictionary
President Wilson, somewhat slow to action,
with single track mind, he himself has
said, is nevertheless not man 10 have his good
Offices spurned and take it calmly.
He resents the attitude OF labor. His earn
estness is apparent when Secretary Tumulty
says the president has dropped everything else
and is deYOting himself and his time eXclu-
siyely TO the high price question.
Thus far ne has indicated he will bar strikes
as means to cut prices. He says simply that
strikes are the worst possible way to reduce
the cost of living.
When on July s the Evening Telegram with
all sincerity welcomed President Wilson home
L expressed a hope that he would turn his
attention to domestic affairs and trust the
people.
David Lawrence, one of Mr.. Wilson's friends
in public life, at the same time said he was
coming back to face the climax of his great
career"
It is here It is not the climax Mr. Law
renee was thinking Of but it is a serious crisis
We believe Mr., Wilson will loom large
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

The purely partisan objection to the Wilson
peace treaty and League Of Nations covenant
has reached its climax in the stand Of Senator
Knox. former secretary OF state, who advO-
Gates that the entire proceedings be cast away
far as the United States is concerned, and
that lone and separate peace be made by
the United States. AID the Knox argument is
built on the groundwork that the terms Of the
treaty written ARE too hard on Germany"
Let see, did not we hear something about
"peace<Eithout victory" talk in the original dis
cussious from the Republican side, on the
treaty subject?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
An HONEST MAN.

Copyright, 1919, by the western
Newspaper Unioul
You have asked me what is
troubling me" spoke Alden Ross,
his fine. expressive face grave and
earnest. las my closet and truess
friend. you have n right to know.
There is q shadow in the back
ground
Il surmised some strong reason
for your generally depressed con-
dition during the last few weeks, 3"
observed Wilfred Lang You have
been unlike yourself. and 1 want
70 help you if il is in my power"
4 doubt it, replied Ross, some
what glOOmiiy. a skeleton in the
closet is not q very comfortable
possession, and 1 am sorry to say
that have discovered one"
Drive it QUIT" suggested Lang.
Fehemently; Danish it, ignore it,"
Alden Ross shook his head sadly.
sT wish I could, Lang, but a sense
Of Justice, OF duty, is involved
Shadow and skeleton, it is with me
constantly. And Just as there came
an angel to the threshold"
WiIfTed Lang regarded his friend
critically. 'T say, Ross" he raj
lied. have you been absorbing
these unwhoIesome sentiments out
OF some old Observation-Disclosures 70
msnce@"
NO, from dread reality" an
swered Ross seriously. Il viii tell
you the story. briefly. About two
months ago | became acquainted
with a young lady whom l met at
Moves Lake. She was there with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
Household Hints

this into a pie-crust she'll which
has been baked over the bottom or
la perforated pie TN. Cover with a
meringUe made from the whites OF.
two eggs beaten until stiff, then
adding two tablespoons Of sugar
and one teaspoon Of lemon Juice
or mix pinch OF cinnamon with
some sugar, when is SDrinkled
over the top and set in a moderate
oven to brown.
Tomato Rose Salad Peel aid
ice the required number of toma-
toes; arrange a bed OF shredded
lettuce on plates, cut the tomatoes
in quarters, almost through, open
ing like a rose, and lay On this
Crate a small onion into the French
dressing or use tiny pearl onions
and serve over all. Serve at once
A flling Of chopped celery and nuts
is also good.
Potato Puff-Two cups mashed
potatoes. two tablespoons melted
butter, two eggs, one half ScalGGd
milk, one-half teaspoon salt
STIR melted butter into potato,
beat to a white cream, add Eggs
beaten very light and then the milk
and seasonings, bake in deep hut
tered dish in quick oven for 20
minutes or until nicely Drowned
An Appetizer Serve a grape
juice cocktail, made as follows
One pint of grape juice, juice Of
lemon. one pint OF crushed ice
Shake to mix and then serve In
cocktail glasses with mayascam0
cherry on top.
Chicken Salad-Pick every B.. o.
meat from the carcass, adding -1e
hard boiled egg. Place in a net %
lettuce and serve with u.ayouA-
dressing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
RFCIPFS FOR A DAY.

he HES EVH IA J.
Tasty Salad Material. Boston
head lettuce; mayonnaise, one
tablespoon: chill sauce, one table
spoon; chopped parsley, one tea
spoon; chopped egg, one; chopped
beets. one teaspoon; mushroom
eatsup, one teaspoon; tarragon
vinegar, one teaspoon; onion juice,
one teaspoon; paprika.
Utensile-S Soup plate, silver fork.
measuring spoon, tablespoon
Directions-M Measure the mayor
naise into the soup plate and add,
q little at a line, all of the given
ingredients. beets, eggs and pars-
ley all chopped very fine. Arrange
lettuce Leaves on the salad plates
for four people and distribute the
dressing over each serving. Serve
at once with hot waters.
Chocolate Cream Pie Materials,
chocolate, two squares, or cocoa,
one-half ctp; fine white breaI-
crumbs, ohe-half cup; rlilk, two
cups; sugar, one half cup, salt,
one-quartsr teaspoon; vanilla, one
teaspoon pastry, eggs. three.
notwithstanding cup, tea
spoon, double boiler, wooden spoon,
egg heater, bowl, pie tn, gTater,
tablespoon.
Direchons-Melt the chocolate
or cocoa in the double boiler. Mix
the sugar, brea1crumbs, beaten
egg rolks, salt aud milk. Add 10
the chocolate and cook until thick,
stirring constantly. Remove from
> fire and add GavorinE Pour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
Today's Anniversaries

l730-John Cochran, surgeon gen
eral in the American Revo-
lutonary war, born at Sud
bury, Pa. Died at Palatine.
n. Y, April 6. 1897.
l7S5-Rev. Peter Cartwright. whom
Abraham LINCOLN defeated
for congress, born at Am
herst, Va. Died at Pleasant
Plains, ILL.,, Sept. %. 1872.
| S20-Alexander of Russia grant
ed land on the Sea of Azof
TO converted Jews.
lS54-Corner stone laid for the
first railroad bridge across
the Mississippi river between
Rock Island and Davenport.
lS62-Spirit rations abolished in
the United States navy.
lS77-Edward L. Davenport. head
of the famous Davenport
family OF actors, died at
Canton, Pa. Born in Bos-
ton. Nov. 10. 1914.
l905-The new province of Alberta
was formally inaugurated at
Edmonton.
l914-Germans won victory over
the Russians at AIlenstein.
in East Prussia.
I915-General Alexieff was named
chief of staff OF the Russian
army.
I916-An entente allied feet ap-
pesred Off the Greek capital.
I9l7-General Pershing moved his
headquarters from Paris to
the region turned over by
the French government for
training American soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
That Beauty Sleep.

Why is sleep before midnight
supposed to be of greater value
than the hours after midnight?
e. F. H.
Answer-That myth comes down
to US from the days of candle light,
when it was certainly a bore to
have to sit up nights. OF course
a young and beautiful woman needs
her nine hours of sleep every night
to preserve her good looks so If
she sits up too late nights and
must also be up early mornings
she is not likely to keep her youth
full com-exion and other charms
long, mental aIertness being one of
'em.
Correct Way of Walking.
Which way Of walking is cor
rect: % Strike ground with in
ner arch and toe and then carry
weight on outer arch and heel, or
81 Strike ground with heel and
carry weight on toes? ISL.
Answer - Go barefoot and you
will see that the natural way is
to strike the ground with the toe
slightly ahead of the heel
BridegrOOm's Certificate.
am engaged to a young man
who recently returned from army
service in France. He is under
medical treatment for what he
terms French Itch which he
ascTibes to coolies" entertained
while abroad. However. his doc
tor wished to have a blood test
made, but my fiance did not agree
80 it. Have ! any reason to hesi-
tate to marry him? L. G.
Answer-A fair and reasonable
plan is to have the young man pre-
sent to your proper guardian or
responsible friend a certificate of
health from a reputable doctor.
Every prospective bridegroom owes
it to his intended to present a GER
tificate of this kind. The fact that
the young man refused TO follow
the doctors advice about a blood
test makes the sole questionable
circumstance in your statement If
you were my daughter l would be
definitely satisfied that the young
man has no venereal disease be-
fore conserving to the marriage,
no matter who or what the young
man might be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

, appoint John Doe sole executor OF
this, my last will, hereby revoking
all other testamentary writings.
Witness my hand and seal this
goth day of August, 1919 tsigned)
Mary Jones. (seal Three witnesses
should sign the will
=. How may l candy the peel of
citrus fruit? A. H
A. Put orange, lemon or grape
fruit skins in salt water for keep
ing. When ready to candy them,
wash them in fresh water and boil
until tender. Cut into small pieces
and boil in thick syrup until trans
parent. Lift fom the syrup, allow
to drain and roll in powdered
sugar.
O. How can I cure warts? G NJ.
A Warts are caused by a bad
condition OF the blood and may be
cured by a proper blood tonic
which should be prescribed by a
physician. They can be burned off
by the application OF caustic, a
stick which can be obtained at a
drug store. Touch the wart every
day with the caustic, being careful
not to touch the live skin.
Q. What are vinegar bees?" B.
NJ
A. Vinegar bees are a form of
yeast vRriously used to produce
alcoholic fermentation. These and
other varieties of similar bees" or
iginated among the mountaineers
of Kentucky and Tennessee. They
were originally made by exposing a
mixture of cornmeal and molasses
to the air where il would catch
and develop wild yeast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
EIEs y H TAl KS
BY WlLILlAM!l, E BRADY ND.

that alleged infant food without
competent advice of any kind. and
if they find one which seems to
agree" they imagine the baby is
being properly nourished. Then
the baby proceeds to develop sour
Wy, ricketts,, anemia, or some other
grave nutritional disorder, on the
alleged food which agrees" so
perfectly. Are not such parents
criminalIy negligent in failing to
have expert medical advice?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
HQdrt. 80 Homo
: 7,44<DTODIOIT7cC !
V 4 MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY TEMPLE

Thief is a harsh word. Never
theless it applies to a boy who takes
money from a lenient father, know
ing that his father will not prose
cute.
l was not surprised 10 read Of
your Job" The best has never
been brought out of you and now
that you are free 70 develop your
self YOU are going 70 make good.
Pay the $45 10 your father. You
owe it to him since you took il.
am sure you will feel better and
more independent after you are
free from the debt
Dear Mrs Thompson: am II.
wears old. There is a boy two
years older than ] am whom I care
a great deal for. cannot say 1
went with him because I have not
been any place with him except
car riding. He has asked me to 90
several places with him, but I al
ways refused. Did I do right?
3 l have tried not to care for him,
because | am too young, but I Just
can't help it, When l am alone I
cannot keep my mind from him
Nobody knows I care as much as
do. although people know I Ike
him.
He has asked me 10 go 10 a pic
mic with q bunch OF young folks [
am not afraid to go with him be
cause he is a gentleman, but I want
yoLr advice. y
BONNIE BLUE EYES -
would advise you 10 go to the
Hcnic. When a girl is II or is she
IS old enough to begin to have cali
ers and to go places with boys
Be slow about telling your friends
how much you care for the boy. II
YOU remain silent they Will admire
you more and have chance 10 OBJ
serve how much he likes you.
Dear Mrs, Thompson: 7 am q
boy from out of town. I would like
your advice whether a boy should
go with a girl two OF three years
younger than himself c. c.
Years should not matter II the
couple is congenial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

Would It not put the new geograp hies and
histories that are to be laid before the children
Of the land tomorrow in a fine light if the
destructionists at Washington should carry out
their design to Knox out the peace treaty and
return to world chaos for the mere purpose
of partisan grudge2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
Cottnre Cheese Rlnts.

Heat the sour milk in the ovaa
with the gas turned low.
After draining the curd, mix W. j
butter or cream, season. add PIN, b.
TO or green pepper, and form ir.o
balls Sprinkle the cheese balls
with allspice or paprika or press
whole nutmeat into the top Of escf..
Serve onfshredded lettuce, pars-
ley or VateTcTess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

With 1--WE dead and several i'll after a dinner
party at Alliance Ohio, and 30 ill from drink
ing coffee containing arsenic in Chicago, one
again begins to wonder if Jean Crones, last
reported as being in the army, hasn't received
his discharge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
MENU TINT.
Breakfast.

MENU TINT.
Breakfast
Cantaloupe Filled with Berries
Breakfast Bacon
OmeIet Rolls
Coffee
Luncheon.
Cheese and Nut Sandwiches
Salad 'Prune Whip
Tea
Dinner.
Chicken Casserole Baked Potatoes
Sweet Corn Cnrrant Jelly
Lettuce Salad with Dressing
Parker HCuCe Rolls
Chocolate Cream Pie
Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

A ongressional commission on reciassidca-
ton Of federal salaries has discovered a man
atenographer 80 years old who is drawing
salary Of SIS month and earns it. The New
York World says that is more than can be
said OF some congressman"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

The ant-world peace statesmen are get
ting ready to follow the president in his tour
Of the country. Fun Of it is some of them will
follow him with their votes before they get
through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

One OF the best animal swimmers
Is the horse. Horses have been
known to swim a river nearly 2
mile wide simply to get back to
their old stables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

The Republican senator from Pennsylvania
put more Knox into the opposition to the peace
treats THAI ali the other oupoSiug statesmen
combined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

Some people are watching with more ana
iety the lifting of the war emergency ban on
alcohol, than that with which they awaited
the news from the front, when the big fight
was on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01

in Copenhagen the police convey
any person found intoxicated In the
Htreet to>his home IN a cab, thu
fare being charged to The establish
msnt where the liquor waa served.
In the Falkland Islands there
10 only ons-ffth as many women as
men.