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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
Today's Anniversaries

1669-Rembrandt, tie master spirit
OF Dutch painting, died at Am
sterdam. Born at Leyden, July
5, 1907.
1793-John Hancock, first signer OF
the declaration of independ-
ence and first state governor
OF Massachusetts. died at Quin-
cy, Mass. Born there, Jan. u,
1877.
1S44-A statue OF the duke OF We'll
lington was unveiled in Glas-
gov.
1SS8-Meiyille W. Fuller took the
oath as chief Justice OF the su-
preme court OF the United
States.
1s94-The dispensary law was de-
clared constitutional by the
South Carolina supreme court
1910-Turkish forces sent into
northwestern Syria to collect
arms killed 900 Druses.
1914-German bombardment OF
Antwerp reached the city.
1915-French captured important
German Notifications south
east of TaIiure.
1916-German submarine destroy
ed six vessels off Nantucket.
1917-Great artillery activity her
aided new Franco British
drive in Ypres region.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
HEALTH TAl ks
BY WILLIAM al !l:!IsI. u. BRADY r1D:
Regahfng Control in LOcOmOtor
AtaxIa 80

Regaining Control in LOcOmOtor
Ataxla 81
! In a recent talk on this subject
1 gave five additional exercises for
the development OF better coordina-
| ton in muscles whose control has
| been diminished or lost as a result
OF locomotor staXia and other les
ions of the nervous system. The
exercises thus far described have
been for the upper extremities
Here are some more of the exef
cises suggested by the late DIR. s.
Weir Mitchell and later employed
by Frankel whose name Is usually
attached to the method. These
are for thu lower extremities and
the body. 1t is essential that tIa
exercises should be carried out
with the utmost accuracy and
nicely of movement, and in regular
periods three times a day without
interruption, and the periods
should last from ten to thirty min
utes. always stopping short OF ia
tigue which is exceedingly harmful
to ataxic individuals.
ID Sit in chair. Rise slowly 70
erect position without help from
cane or arms. Sit down SLOWLY
I.epeat once.
(2) Stand with cane, feet to-
gether. Advance the left foot
slowly and return it. Same with
right. Repeat three times.
90 Walk 10 steps with cane
slowly. Walk backward 10 steps
with cane slowly.
"a Stand without cane. feet
spread out, hands on hips. Flex the
knees and stoop slowly as far as
possible, then rise slowly. Repeat
twice.
(5) Stand erect with cane. Garry
left foot slowly back behind right.
then return it slowly. Repeat with
right foot. Do this three times.
go Stand without cane, feet par
allel and six inches apart, hands on
hips, and county 20. Increase the
duration each day by five until you
can stand while counting 100.
90 Stand as before. Raise the
arms up from the sides until they
meet above the head. Repeat this
three times, always slowly.
go With the arms raised above
the head as before, bend slowly for
ward as far as possible, trying &c
touch the floor with your fingers,
then strafghten up again slowly. No
matter whether you bend the knees.
80 Stand erect, feet six inches
apart and parallel, and bend trunk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
Brad'SBit O. Verse
THE LITTLE FELLOW.

The big man looks so strong and
self reliant, so endowed with poise
and dignity and front; and we al
ways speak politely to the giant.
while we josh the little ordinary
runt. There's a style about the man
who's tall and portly that suggests
an easy road to rank and fame. He
finds preference among the great
and courtly. Still, the little fellow
seems to run the game. 1t may be
just a within OF fate fantastic; or be-
cause there are so many of that
kind; or perhaps another nature
fake sarcastic; but at any rate, the
answers hard to find. We've lost
feeling that is almost alteration for
the man who has a big and ample
girth. He is built to manage city,
state or nation. Still. the little fell
low seems to run the earth. The
big man gets the keen, admiring
glances, the respect and admira-
ton of the throng; and he seems
TO be the boss of circumstances as
he takes his way in dignity along.
How we envy him his air OF calm
assurance that is like a victor ban
ner never furled. He has confidence
and courage and endurance. Still,
the little fellow seems to rum the
world. GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
Helping Soldiers.

Minnesota will pay each of its soldiers
1us of SIS per month for every month he
Is in the service, none to get less than $50.
Isconsin will pay every honorably discharged
der who was a resident of the state at the
e of enlistment $50 per month while at
ding any of the colleges or normal schools
the state, or the state university. Provi-
h Is also made for those who cannot qualify
the higher institutions of learning and the
is effective till 1924.
IMinnesota's bonus is well deserved, but
will be paid to a great many who do not
Ply need it. Wisconsin has adopted bet
way of helping its heroic sons. though
lat many of them will be unable to avail
Hmselves of its oHer for one reason or an
err. Thirty dollars a month will not tempt
~ men to go to school merely to get the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
AnaHnr n q g


l gather from your letter that the
condition of which you complain is
natural condition and that you
have been misinformed. l believe
you would have your mind set at
rest by a few moments interview
with your family doctor.
Does Yeast Make Folks GrOW9
Please tell me whether one COM
pressed yeast cake taken mixed
with water or fruit juice after each
meal will make one grow taller
l am IS. and much shorter than
most girls of my age. &c. F. W.
Answer do not know, but |
believe it may stimulate growth in
some cases. No particular harm in
trying it anyway.
Cancer is Not Inherited.
! am IS and engaged to a young
man 81, but my parents object be-
cause his father died of cancer
ID. r. 81
Answer-Since cancer is not in
herited the objection is over
cautions. Possibly your parents
have other objections which you do
not understand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

feet reproduction of that memory
scene where Eldon Ware and his
mysterious woman companion
passed out Of sight.
And there the story explained
that devastating event. It seemed
that the lover of the picture had a
cousin who resembled him greatly.
This cousin had paid some atten-
ton to a girl who turned out at
heart to be a frivolous adventures
and who finally went insane and
was sent to an asylum. That night
of the glen scene she came upon
the lover of the screen story and
mistook him for his cousin. She
raved wildly Of murder IL she was
not taken back to his love and
cade. The cousin, to save his reIa-
tive. accepted the identity thrust
upon him by the mad creature.
whom he INDUCED until he once
more got her into custody.
With no other way OF explaining
all, Eldon Ware had arranged to
have the motion picture Florence
now viewed publicly displayed. She
realized this now, bewildered, re-
pentant, as she left the theatre
She turned as some one pressed to
her side and a cherished voice
asked:
do you understand now?"
'Ohi for all time-foFgive, fell
pleadingly from lips that quivered
with love and hope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
The Wood Boom.

While General Wood is keeping order in
Gary, Republican party leaders are meeting
in Chicago considering his availability as q
candidate for president. 1t ought not take
very long TO decide the question
The general is a strong man and a good
soldier but that does not mean that he pos
sesses statesmanlike qualities. Rather it sug-
gests the use of force instead of appeal to
reason when an issue arises. The great prob
lem with the party leaders is to find a man
they elect. 1t may be that it is possible
for military commander to be popular with
labor but it hasn't often happened that way.
Neither is it likely that a majority OF the men
who have just served under the colors will
approve of regular army officer for the high
est office in the land-not for few years.
anyway.
Somebody probably will stick a pin in the
Wood boom before it gets very far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
7ElHQE5 DAILY SHORT STORY

and then his sudden conformation
by a woman young and beautiful
like herself. That fiashing-eyed
beauty had accosted Eldon Ware
Familiarity. For a moment he SEEM
ed dazed-almost stunned the
woman came still nearer and threw
her arms about his neck. He did
not repel her. She kissed him
fondly and then slowly, arm in
arm, those two disappeared amid
the mists and shadows Of the glen
and apparently out of the broken
life of Florence Trude.
She had crept home a blighted
soul, incapable of even thought be-
yond the fact that the man with
whom she had plighted troth was
a base deceiver Circumstances
Immediately ensuing seemed to en-
force this fact. Florence heard
next day that Ware had left the
town on a night train with her ap-
parent rival in his affections. a
week went by. Ware did not re-
turn and when a letter. mailed
from the city, arrived, Florence
placed it unopened in another en-
NSIOpo anu ISLuIAeu IL 10 MS du-
dress with the words written
across it: 81 hope never to see
you again"
Then it was a long battle against
heart break and threatened illness.
Ware had come to her home, but
the servants had strict orders to
refuse him admittance. other let
ters had come. Florence returned
the first unopened and burned the
rest without seeking to know their
contents. What could the same be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

syrup with one-half pound OF sugar
and one-half cupful OF water; to
this add one-half cupful Of cram
berry juice, Simmer the pears in
this syrup until tender; then care
fully remove TO a dish.
To a cupful OF the syrup add one
ounce Of melted chocolate, bring TO
the boil, then stir in one table
spoonful of gelatine that has been
dissolved in a little cold water.
Line a mold with thin slices n
stale sponge cake, place the pears
on this and then pour over the
chocolate jelly. favored with a tea
spoonful of vanilla. Chill, turn out
and serve with whipped cream.
Canadian Halibut - Arrange
thin clices of fat pork, 2i2 inches
square, in a dripping pan Cover
with one small onion thinly sliced
and a bit Of bay leaf. Wipe a two
pound piece of halibut and place
over pork and onion. Basic with
tablespoons butter creamed and
mixed with tablespoons -four
Cover with = cup buttered
cracker crumbs and arrange thin
81 ipS VI AaL SAT- Iyl n DF'A - AiAA''f
Cover with buttered paper and
bake 50 minutes in a moderate
oven, removing paper the last -
minutes OF cooking to brown the
crumbs. Garnish with pieces 1i
lemon and parsley
Frozen Float-The following Is a
pretty golden dessert: Put one
pint of whole milk on slow IRE.
Beat the yolks Of three eggs. d. ae
tablespoons Of sugar and r-a.
spoon of corn starch togeia"r
thoroughly. First add little coil
milk TO this mixture and then pour
slowly into warm milk, stirring
constantly.
Continue stirring until It show
signs of cooking and begins to
thicken slightly.
When cool add the stlffly beaten
whites of the eggs and flavor with
vanilla. Pour into two cocoa car
and pack well in chopped Ice a1l
salt Let freeze for several hours
or longer II necessary, 10 form
bricks. Serve in slices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
Heart, 9oHOm0.
47,9xDHODCQfmcC -
W Il MR.. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
by TEMPLE

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
girl Is years of age and / have
been cumming with a girl the
same age. l love her like sister
and we seem to agree on very sub
ject but recently we had a quar-
rel.
We had been going TO dances to-
gether and at a dance one night Il
certain young man asked me for a
dance. OF course l accepted and
have fallen deeply in love with him.
He had taken my girl friend and
me home about a half a dozen times
when he asked me for a date and
l accepted. My girl friend got angry
because | went with him, but she
got over it. Then | made another
date and she said things in his
presence that hurt him. Since
then she and l have not spoken.
zShe thought he ought not to
have asked me for a date because
she and | were cumming to-
gether. Don't you think she was
wrong and ought to apologize?
Al present l am going steady
with this man. He is highly re-
spected. One thing puzzles me.
however, cannot find anything to
talk about when / am with him.
Can YOU suggest TO me what 10 talR
about and how to become inter
estirg?
He wants TO see me about three
nights a week. but l am afraid
might grow tired of him if I see
him that often. How many nights
should be call and what days?
CUPID.
Your girl friend was wrong ~
course, but you should forgive her
without her apologizing. She misses
your companionship and feels
keenly the fact that you attracted
the young man and she did not.
Show her your love now more than
ever before.
To become better acquainted and
to find talking easier you must do
things together. If you read and
take walks you will find that your
hours together pass more quickly.
You might make candy occasion
ally.
If you do not enjoy the young
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

@. What has become OF Genera
Pershing? H. G.
A. At the present time General
Pershing and his STAFF are located
in the old land office building, in
Washington, going over the records
OF the war and preparing his re-
port He has taken a country place
near the national capital, and his
plans after he completes his report
are indefinite
O. Must a parrots tongue be
split that it may learn to talk?
\ The biological survey says
that this is not necessary. The bird
may begin to learn to talk when
three or four months old.
O. Does the food control act
provide a penalty against pronteer-
ing? If not, under what law does
he government intend to start pro-
ceedings against the pack eTs?
F. J.
A. The department OF justice
says that. contrary to general opin-
ion. the food control act does not
impose a penalty for prof1teering.
The department is about to insti-
tute grand jury proceedings against
the packers under the Sherman
antitrust act.
@. Do the catacombs OF St. Sc
bastian at Rome. where the early
Christians met, contain any record
OF Ben Hur? A. Fl. B.
A Cut into the walls of these
catacombs are many matters Of
historical value, but the name o.
Len Eur does net appear. The
name was undoubtedly fictitious.
Although many OF the situations
in Lew Wallace's novel are based
on historical fact, the book is none
the less fiction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

but some specious explanation OF
his base treachery?
Florence had heard incidentally
! that Eldon Ware was leading a
lonely, uneventful life at the home
of a married sister. He was re-
puted to have been left quite a
! fortune and engaged in no special
business activity. There seemed TO
be no attachment or complication
| in his life, but the memory of that
meeting with another woman than
herself, their brazen-faced depart
ure together, was a source of bit
terness and reproach that Florence
could not dismiss from her mind
or forgive.
Florence accompanied the three
children to the moving picture the
atre. noting only casually that the
theme of the scenic presentation
was 'Misjudged." She anticipated
the usual plotful drama and had
no interest in its development.
When. however, the story of the
play began to unfold a strange in
siStent attraction to its details be-
gan. From casual notice to strict
attention, and then to absorbing in
terest, Florence followed the first
film Of the photoplay and sat con-
sumo with wonderment
No character on the screen re-
sembled herself or Eldon Ware, yet
the prologue was nothing more nor
less than a prototype presentation
of the first few months of her en-
gagement to Ware. So faithfully
were their incidents depicted that
Florence could scarcely believe that
she saw Alright. There came a per
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
TOLD IN SILENCE.
Y OTuLIA z. PFEIFFER.

BY O1ILLIA r PFE1fFE
Upright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper Union.)
hey say it is a fine picture,
ence. Won't you take the chill
i and go?"
don't care much for the NOV
Eta, but l suppose the little
will be pleased" answered
ence Trude. resignedly.
Iere was no affectation In
Is or manner. Florence looked
acted inexpressibly wearied
dull. She was visiting with
ives and her cousin. Mrs. VIII
married and having three chill
had been disappointed from
irst in interesting her guest in
enIivening pleasure. She could
.ely connect the sad-eyed
Ance of the present with the
". intensely human Florence
cir schooldays. She realized,
,urSe. that there must be
) for the startling change, but
snce had not seen fit 10 confide
II and she had not penetrated
odd calm that was ever pres
yith her relative and guest.
<tures, Alone by herseIE Flor
s lips tremored and heH eyes
red a pathetic. far-away ex-
'c1- Alas there was one pic
framed ever in her mind ! In
lg the tragedy of slain love,
ana hone. A glen silvered by
white mooalight-her trysting
with the only man she had
loved. ever would love; her
Eeartbests as he advanced,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
Tomato Recipes.

Tomato Recipes.
Tomato Puree-Small, irregular
and understood tomatoes may be
made into PURGE or soup. Wash
the tomatoes, cook until tender
run through a colander and put
over the fire again. Concentrate to
from one-half TO one-third the or
iginal volume.
This concentrated sauce is then
canned and processed in the same
manner as canned tomatoes.
Soup Mixture-One quart thick
tomato pulp. two cups of corn or
small lima beans, two cups Of oEra
with seasoning Of salt, pepper
sugar and sliced onion Prepare
vegetables. pack into sterilized jars
and process for three hours.
Other vegetable combinations
may be used but one should always
remember to cook the mixture the
length of me required by the vege
table which requires the longest
cooking.
For example when corn is used
allow three hours. IF corn =
omitted snd beans require the long
est time then allow two hours or
TIE time required by the beans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

Here's to Sheriff Armour Cooper of West
.rginia, who rounded up 1856 I, ". w, march
them into the public square Of Wierton,
mpelled them to kneel and kiss the flag and
EN- chased them out Of town. 1t is not likely
at kissing the flag caused any of the won't
ork" crowd to love it the more but it GER
Inly did not tend to elevate them in their
IN esteem or win them greater favor with
+ community, and it showed them that the .
We gone about as far in their campaign of
|struction as the people intend to let them
Sheriff Cooper should be in line for pro-
btion in the public service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

! @, Where did coffee drinking
originate? &c.
drinking is that of its introduction
/ into Persia from Abyssinia. 1t was
| carried thence to Europe by way Of
Alden by a Mohamm edan priest in
the 18th century.
G. What is the best time OF the
year to plant bulbs? &c.
A. 1t is best to plant narcissu5,
hyacinth. tulip aud such bulbs be-
fore freezing weather in the fall.
They should be planted from four
TO six inches below the surface
| When the cold weather comes the
| beds should be covered with leaves
or straw which should be removed
in the spring.
Q. What is the origin Of the term
passing the buck?" s..
A. This is a poker term. In play.
ing straight poker it is sometimes
thought advisable to introduce an
occasional hand Of jackpots. The
buck is passed to the man who
wins the first Jackpot, and when
the deal reaches him another Jack
pot Is dealt The buck is passed
10 the winner again, and the pro-
cess goes on.
Q. When was the White house
DuIlt? NJ. II.
A. The White house was built
when Washington was carved out
Of the wilderness and made the
capital instead of Philadelphia. 1t
was burned in 1914 by tie British,
but the stone remained standing.
1t was rebuilt and is now more
than a hundred years old. II is
painted once a year to make it live
up to it's name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

man enough to let him come three
nights a week, do not let him.
Three nights are really too many
since you are not engaged. Let him
come twice a week il you will en-
JOY him that often. and do not have
any regular nights. He should
come when it is most convenient
for you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am r
10y of 10 and am going with a girl
OF 49, | am very much in love with
her but she does not seem 10 re-
turn II. Nevertheless, she always
asks me TO come back. I am quite
we'll fixed financially and have
often wondered II that was the cen
ter OF her attraction.
One Sunday night I saw her with
another boy. but on asking her n
she still cared to go with me she
Indignantly declared all innocence
OF ever being with that boy.
She appears TO be two faced. but
I still love her. Please advice me
what to do. WORRIED.
Go with other girls. too. This
will show you more quickly than
anything else how the girl feels
about you. II she cares, she Will
not want you 10 go with others.
Both of you are too young to go
exclusively with each other
or course the girl should not
have lied. You are wise. however.
to appreciate her good qualities and
love her for them.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a
girl IS years Of age. I have gone
with a boy friend only n few times.
lily girl friend seems TO like him
pretty well and he treats her as
nicely as he does me. although he
has never tried to go with her.
Docs he care for me do you think?
BLUE EYES.
Yes. l think he cares for you Do
rot let jealousy enter into your
friendship. If you are generous
and willing that he should enjoy
your girl friend too, there Is less
chance that he will learn to like
her better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

Another negro was taken from the sheriff
nd hanged yesterday. This time it happened
Georgia and was protest against the laws
elay. The negro was under 10-year sentence
pr attempted murder, but had asked for a
ew trial. When black is put on trial for a
/ pital crime the white people of the south
sist upon prompt conviction and the extreme
enalty. This system of administering justice
ay have its faults, but the north is not in
bsition lust to dwell upon them at any
Feat length
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

bonus, but it will go a long way toward pay
ing the expenses of one who sincerely wishes
to get an education.
No better way of helping a man than to
put him in the way OF helping himself has yet
been suggested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

General William L. Sibert, chief of the
chemical warfare division, argues that gas
warfare is more humane than shrspnel or high
Explosives. That's what the Germans tried to
ell us Ter a couple of years but neve7
|eould see the point. Nevertheless we had bet
er hold onto our gas making secrets and
Equipment till we see what other nations are
koing to do about il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

Chicago milk wagon drivers are making
rom $50 to $50 per week it came out in arbi-
ration o, the stockyards controversy yester-
lay 1t was also alleged that they have lent
hand to help organize the janitors by refus-
hg to deliver milk at apartments where there
ire nonunion janitors. 1t has not been all
Eeer and pretzels for janitors and wagon driv-
RS in the past, but they seem to be getting
Ia now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08

Fiftieth anniversary OF the death
of Franklin Pierce, 18th president
of the United States.
The first meeting of the Inter1a-
tional Law association held since
1913 begins its sessions at ply
mouth. England today. with Lord
Reading presiding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-08
The War a Year Ago

President Wilson rejected Ger
man armistice proposals.
Italian feet. with allied destroy
ers. destroyed Austrian naval base
at Durazzo.
British. aided by American
troops. attacked strongest section
OF Hindenburg line between st.
Quentin and Cambria.