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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
THE SCAPEGRACE.
BY Emmeline L. Forster.
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Newspaper Union).
They were orderly homespun
people in and around Pebb1eford.
all but Larry-Larry Mathee. So
wild and irrational were some of
the freaks of this unique character
that parents with well behaved
sons wondered if after all good
deal was not due to Larry in the
way of example OF warning He
could upset the little settlement
over night and appear so docile and
penitent the next day that the suf-
ferers through his mischief were
ready to forgive and nearly every
body loved MIN.
It was when Larry went to the
crossroads among a rough crowd
that the bottled up vim and hilarity
with which he overlooked was
freely distributed upon returning
to his native heath. He lived with
an uncompanionable crotchety old
grandfather, who allowed him TO
drift unrestrained for the present
and neither thought Of nor cared
for his future.
I4arry's freaks were more OF the
needless schoolboy order than in
any way vicious or criminal.
you'll go just once too often
down among that registering set at
the crossroads" was the prophecy
of the town marshal.
Every man there is my paTticu-
lar friend and would lay down his
life for me" asserted Larry
staunchIy.
IF you'd only keep respectable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18


: with $21. 600, 100000. at tn, close
Of the recent war. The Civil war
debt was only about one-third of
the sum raised by the Fourth Lib
erty Loan.
Q. Are crops in central Europe
sufficient this year to feed the pop
ulation of that part of the world?
| 1. M. c.
A. These crops are just being
harvested and are regarded as
sufficient for the needs of the
! countries in which they are grown.
| Slovakia and other such Central
European countries ordinarily use
sixty per cent of their grain crop
to feed these people
Q. Who is the chief of military
! intelligence? NJ. F.
A. Brigadier General Marlbor-
ough Churchill is chief of military
intelligence. He is not a graduate
of West Point, but of Harvard. and
gained a commission in the army
i 20 years ago, through an examina-
ton.
@. What are the duties Of special
agents of the department of com
merce? L. J. F.
A. A special agent of the depart
mcnt of commerce is one who
travels for thai department. He
may be an expert, for example. on
sloes. He studies one country aft
Ell another, and reports on the pos
sibilities of developing the shoe
trade On the other hand he may
be man of general information
and may study a given country and
report as to what goods are in de-
ndnd there
q. What is the annual consump-
ton of tobacco in the United
States? T. G..
A. Census figures show that
S215. 900. 900 worth of cigars and
cigarets are consumed every year
in the United States, and s175.000,-
600 worth of chewing tobacco is
used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

behind. A group gazed upon Larry,
who was smiling, undaunted. The
sages came with 4 told you so, .
explanations. Ultra conscientious
persons passed the grewsome pris-
on with a shudder. But the chill
dren, the petted favorites of this
audacious monster of crime-there
were tears in the eyes of their hero
and champion of the past as pity
ing faces gazed past the bars, and
handed through them this one an
apple, that one a doughnut, and one
tiny urchin a toothsome lunch put
up by the mother who owed the
child's life to the bravery of Larry
in a runaway accident And just
at dusk Dolly tearfully appeared
and broke down utterly.
Don't cry, Dolly said Larry;
I'm through"
Eyes, 1 see you are sobbed Dol
ly; "all through, indeed"
II mean with idleness and the
crossroads. I've had my warning.
Seon as I'm out I'll prove it to
you
LAS soon as you're out-oh. Lar
ry! will you ever be out again."
In a jiffy!" declared Larry
brightly. Miss Waltham saw the
robber and is coming tomorrow to
identify me. Watch her. I want
ed days time to fix things right
for-for a friend"
He's not the man I saw through
the screen from my garden" an
nounced the rich old spinster.
But your money and jewels we're
found in his possession" observed
the marshal
IF you'll speak with me alone,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
With Other Editors
Sane and Courageous.
New York Globe


In of the most cIear-headed utterances
he has ever made-perhaps the most detailed
and mundane speech that ever came from his
Iips-the president has set forth the causes of
the existing high prices and suggested rem
edies. He makes it apparent that these rem
edies not the last word. To him the adop-
tion OF the League Of Nations and a settlement
with Germany are essential to the solidity or
security in world markets that must precede a
general and permanent lowering Of prices. 1t
is and courageous statement of condi-
tions and remedies It puts the whole subject
in logical perspective. And congress will be
wise to take up Immediately every proposal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
Today's Anniversaries

1S06-Napoleon- decreed the cree
ton of the kingdom OF West
phalia, to be composed OF
his conquests from Prussia
1S55-Abbott Lawrence, famous
Boston merchant. bequeath-
ed $50 900 to establish the
Lawrence scientific school at
Harvard university.
1S66-An offensive and defensive
treaty was signed at Berlin,
as the first step toward the
permanent establishment of
the new Germanic confed-
Grafton.
1s70-Samuel V. Merrick, con-
structor of the first armor-
clad warship ever built. died
at Philadelphia Born at
Hallowell, Maine. Nay 4.
1901.
1901-Prince and princess OF wales
liking George and Queen
Mary arrived at Cape Town.
190S-Persia appointed diplomatic
representatives at Athens,
Greece, for the first time in
1899 years.
1914-Germans shelled and occu-
pied Tirlemont.
1916-Russia reported naval vic
tory over the Germans in
the Gulf of Riga.
1916-British smashed German
lines over two-mile stretch
on Somme front.
1917-Announced by war depart
ment that armed forces OF
United States totalIed 943, :
al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
DeIatinr Uuderxvear

Is it Objectionable, from any
viewpoint to omit wearing under
wear in summer? The individual
never neglects to battle daily
(XXX.)
Answer-No.
Kernels.
For the past few months / have
had Jumps alon gthe jaw bone, at
the back of the neck and near the
breasts. The Jumps are not sensf-
tive. 1 am 80 years old, and have
had very good health except for a
catarrhal condition of the nose and
throat. IN c. W.)
Answer = Probably enlarged
lymph nodes, secondary to some
focus of infection in the throat or
nose. You should consult a nose
and throat specialist for examina-
ton. Catarrhal condition" is not
very definite There is no disease
condition which can be identified
as "catarrh." That is just a ousck's
way OF making a blanket diagnosis
which will cover every possible
eKigency.
Keep Out of the Ear.
An ear doctor told a friend of
mine never to put her finger in her
ear when washing. Will you kind
ly tell me how one can wash her
ears without putting her finger in?
(H. R. W.
Answer-Use a wash cloth, and
care. Thrusting a finger or any
implement in the ear canal is dan
gerous because it often carries in
fection in and produces a most
painful inflammation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
Straight to the Mark.
BROOKLYN EagIel

The president gives expression to his be-
lief that the more extreme leaders of organ
ICED labor will presently yield to sober sec
ond thought and sees that strikes undertaken
at this critical time are certain to make mat
tiers worse, not better-worse for them and for
everybody else. He tells, if not the whole truth.
nothing but the truth, when he says: The
worst thing, the most fatal thing that can be
done now is to stop or interrupt production or
to interfere with the distribution of goods by
the railways and the shipping of the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

IT is just possible that a senate which
would rather pluck out its right eye than see
the president get credit for the League of Ma
tions might also object to having him score
LeaYiIy IN the battle against the high cost of
living. The administration will have to keep
an eye on the upper house of congress to make
sure that no jokers intended to neutralize the
campaign for lower prices are slipped over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

Just smoking in street cars is being
given up in this country word comes that so
many English women have acquired the habit
that it is becoming the common thing to see
smoking going in every compartment of
railroad trains in Great Britain. Wonder if it
will ever come to that over here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
The War a Year Ago

Forty survivors of torpedo j
British tank steamer Mirlo reaeu
ed Norfolk, Va.
United States government decd
ed TO build homes for war Wort
ers 10 avoid rent profteers.
United States troops in village
or Frapelle, on western front. re-.
pulsed desperate raids by the en-
envy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

without knowing the origin of the term. be
yond the fact that it was first used in England
Americans have adopted the word ''blimp," ap-
plying to the dirigibIe balloon. Unless private
enterprise steps in to prosecute an air pro-
gram that congress has declined to push it
will be the British who will coin most of the
remaining unlimited words in the aerial
vocabulary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
EAEAITFI TAl K8
BY MILAN IL! Ar ~! BRADY RAT: r1D.

when bran is taken, for the agri-
cultural department investigation
demonstrated a slight decrease in
the digestion of fats and carbohy-
drates by the individuals taking
bran.
Therefore bran constitutes a
harmless and usually efficient ad-
dition to the diet of persons who
suffer with constipation, and none
of the theoretical objections to its
daily or habitual use is worthy of
much consideration. Taken daily,
in bran bread. bran gems or bis
cult, bran cookies or crackers, or
mixed with any cereal, or by itself,
bran has freed thousands of pill
thralldom, and, l believe, without
ever having done any harm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18


Cabbage Pie - Use Of leftover
meat and mashed potatoes. Cover
the bottom of a creased baking
dish with seasoned mashed pota-
toes: add a thick layer of creamed
meat or bits OF meat moistened
with SKINNED milk or meat stock.
Cover with mashed potatoes. Bake
long enough to heat through. This
may be varied by susing leftover
rice or potatoes cooked other ways.
Cherry Jello - One pint cherry
juice, water. one tablespoon or
one-quarter ounce gelatin.
Soak gelatin in a very little wa
ter several minutes. Pour over
this the boiling berry Juice; let
cool, then put in refrigerator to
set. Serve with whipped cream or
marshmallow cream frosting.
Picked Water. vinegar,
carrots sliced. salt, parsley, pep
per corns, three bay leaves; boil
all together. Take piece of lean
meat, scald with hot mixture and
allow meat to remain in it for 81
hours.
Brown onions in lard. put meat
in and allow It to simmer, haste
constantly with the vinegar mix
ture; when meat is tender drain
the gravy and vinegar mixture /;
thicken with cream and flour;
serve with boiled rice.
Rabbits are especially delicious
served this way.
Cream OF Vegetable Soup-One-
half cup diced carrot. one-half cup
peas. one-quarter Gun diced turnip,
one onion. two bay leaves. one pint
boiling water. one quart milk, thre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

We are all involved in the distressing results
of the high cost of living and we must unite.
not divide to correct it." He goes straight to
the mark when he adds that threats and un-
due insistence in the interest of a single class
makes settlement impossible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

Teaching swimming strokes by
moving pictures is a new idea that
has come into practical use Ex-
pert swimmers are photographed in
action, and after studying the
strokes, the pupils initiate them un-
til the teacher is satisfied Then
the motions are practiced in the
yateE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

In enlisting the services of women in fer
reting out pro6teers the department Of justice
has given the best possible evidence that it
means business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

Sale Of the surplus war depart
ment food direct to the public
through the parcel post begins to-
day. according to official announce
ment-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
Household Hints

! tablespoons fat. three tablespoons
salt, pepper
Cook vegetables in one pint Of
| boiling water until tender. Re
move bay leaves. press vegetables
through a coarse sieve, saving wa
ter the vegetables we're cooked in.
Scald milk, melt fat, add -four,
then scalded milk stirring con-
stantly. When thickened add sea-
soning and vegetable pulp.
The Meat Course.
Brown Pot Roast Beef A cut
from the fancy brisket, shoulder
or piece from the flank will make
an economical piece OF meat for
this purpose. Have the butcher
cut about three pounds and add a
piece OF suet. Now wipe the meat
with a damp cloth and then cut
the suet into small pieces and
place to render in a frying pan.
Pat plenty OF -four in the meat and
then brown meat well in the frying
pan. turning constantly 70 brown
evenly. Now lift TO a deep sauce
pan and add one carrot cut in
pieces, four medium siEen onions.
piece Of Glove. three whole toma-
toes.
Place five tablespoons Of -four In
the frying pan and brown until a
dark brown and then add two cups
of water Stir TO blend and then
bring to a boil Strain over the
meat and then cover the saucenan
and bring to a boil Then cook
slowly. allowing a half hour 10 the
meat to start cooking and then 20
minutes TO the pound. Add more
boiling water for the gravy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
Argus Information Bureau


D and
confidential be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Grape Fruit Fried Ham
flashed Brown Potatoes
Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Salami Sausage Potato salad
Huckleberry Pic Iced Tea
DINNER.
Coleslaw Watercress
Cold Cuts Pot Roast Beef
English Mustard Sauce
Drowned Potatoes Peas
Tomato Salad
Huckleberry Turnovers Co1ee
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-20


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-01
COlored Soldiers
 Ready For Parade
Lieutenant Gray Wants All To Meet Tonight At Sixteenth Street
 Baptist Church

The colored soldiers of Birmingham had very interesting meeting Tuesday night in making preparation to take part in the parade for the 167th regi- ment and all returned soldiers. There will be another meeting Thursday night al the Sixteenth-street Baptist church, corneo of Sixth avenue and Sixteenth street. north at o'clock, when every soldier in the district, including Ensley and Bessemer, is asked to take part. First Lieut.. Arthur Hubbard, First Lieut.. w R. Brown, Second Lieut.. George H. Holiday. Second Lieut.. Levi Welch and Second Lieut.. Grant Williams, with Lieut.. Motion H. Gray as chairman of the committee, have taken part in help ing the parade to be a success. All sol- diers expecting to take part are asked to be present Thursday night.
 Lieutenant Gray hopes to get enough of the 366th infantry men to make up at least two companies. Special prepara- tions are being made to ta lSe care of the wounded soldiers. Also a reception Is being planned for the afternoon and night in the Fifth-avenue park, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-01
bANKHEAD ID TALK
 AT TIE TRUCK SHOW
Alabama Senator Accepts Invitation to Take Part In
 Truck Demonstration

Truman Morrison, chairman of the Ship by truck" demonstration to be held at Birmingham, May 10, is in receipt of telegram from Senator T. II. Bank head who has accepted an invitation to take part in the bis ''ship by truck show, which is creating interest through out the state.
 It is expected that Senator Bankhead will talk about the economical installa- ticn of the ship by truck plan and the building of good roads for that purpose. For years Senator Bankhead has been a strong advocate for better roads and has given much time to promote them. There is no doubt that he will set new light on the new idea of shipping by truck.
 On May 10, a demonstration of motor trucks and motor truck efficiency will be conducted at the Capitol park. A big motor truck parade will be conducted at noon and three brass bands have been provided to make the day one of success for this event. Many transportation ex- perts will talk about the motor truck problems and how to solve them and others. will talk along the entire road system of Alabama.
 Chairman Morrison is busy getting the most prominent speakers to participate in this big movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-01
VETERANS PAPERS
 IN PROBATE COURT Incorporation Noted With Dr. Jordan As President.
 Other Papers Filed

Papers of incorporation were filed yesterday in the probate court by ths Homan Chocolates company. The company will have capital stock Of St5,000, but will begin business with $5000. H. J. Maloney of Birmingham is president and treasurer, while T. F. Maloney of Needham, Mass. is secre- tary; G. M. Maloney of Needham, Mass, is also d director of the firm.
 The organization of World War Vet erans was incorporated with Dr. w. M. Jordan. president; George l.. Watkins. first vice president; Joe Yates. second vice president, and Leroy JacobE, sec etary and treasurer. The trustees are as follows: James II. Elliott, Cecil n Gaston, James A. Simpson, Frank S, White, Jr., and Grover c. Powell.
 The Ensley Patriotic club was incor- porated with Gus MaIloss of E.nsley. president; Ely Stevens, Ensiey, vice president, and George Ma1loss, Ensiey. secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-01
LOVELADY RECEIVES GIFTS ON RETIRING Huey Sworn In As Member Of Board Of Revenue by
 Judge Stiles

At the meeting of the board of reve- nue yesterday morning Dr. R. F, Love- lady. who designed to re-enter the drug business. was presented with a hand somo gold watch by the employees of the courthouse. The presentation speech was made by Attorney W. K. Terry in a. most appropriate manner A box Of cigars from the young ladies in the office and the criminal division of the court was also presented him, D. c. Ball making the presentation. pr. Lovelady responded, thanking them for the gifts, and expressing regret at leaving the service of the county.
 Thomas E. Huey. who was appointed to sueceed Dr. Lovelady on the board of revenue, was present at the meet ing. He was sworn in by Judge J. y. Stiles of the probate court yesterday and will enter upon his new duties to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-01
Pay the Lurury Tdr Today And SWeQr Al Republic0nS

The merchants of Birmtn Rdham vii have double duty to perform. The. will be required to continue bus1neaa for themselves and in the most acca- rate, technical manner, business f0s "Uncle Saiu."
 The hardship will endure until Conr gross can net. In the beginning of tha Inst session the democrats and rcpub- Hcans thought that they could put over a ..luxuryn tax. They proceed ded to ds so. Then the merchants of tho United States made n "hoiier."
 Congress thought of what 1t had dOns and decided to remedy the error. 4 resolution retiring the "1uxury' tn1 provision of the revenue bIll wal drawn. Democrats and republicans agreed to support it.
 Hut the republicans thought 1t nee essary to fiiibuster towards the con- clusion of the session. Therefore, thu resolution annuiling the ~iExury" tax was lost in the shuffie.
 Fine tax applies today. Be prepNrct to pay, and when paying, one with prO- priety, may swear at the republical party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-01
Many Defendants
 Plead Guilty In
 Criminal Court

Five defendants in the criminal dlvi- sion of the circuit court plead guilty yes- terday before Judge H. P. Heflin and will be sentenced Saturday.
 William Marvin Cook, white man, en- tered a plea of guilty to the charge of forgery, Herman Rollins, Ed Johnson and Emily Faulks plead guilty of the charge of grand larceny. Gertrude Pat tersor plead guilty to the charge of re- ceiying stolen property.
 In Judge Forts division of tSe' -crirni- nal court Annie McQurater plead guilty to the charge of assault and battery with weapon and was fined $500 and costs. As she was unable to pay the fine it was changed to l40 days and costs at hard labor for the county. Will Davis was given $10O and 60 days on charge of violating the prohibition law.
 A plea of guilty was entered by Vester Jackson on a charge of carrying a con- cealed weapon, and he was fined $al and costs. Ben Culbert plead guilty to vio- lating the prohibition law and was fined $50 and costs, as was G. w. Manderson for the same. offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-01
DRAMA LEAGUE IN
 ITS LAST SESSION

The Birmingham branch of the Drama league win hold it's last meeting of the season Thursday afternoon in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel. at which time interesting reports of the national convention held recently in Chicago will be given by the president of the local chapter, Mrs. W. D. Smith, and by Mrs. E. F. WIlkerson.
 Two short plays and special music will go to make up a programme of rare attraction, the following being the order in which they will be pre- sented:
 1. Reports of the National Drama league convention.
 2. Violin selections.
 3. One-act drama, by Miss Margare Lowe's pupils, little Misses Clara Eliza beth Warner, Martha Oliver, Colleen Ireland, Sarah Jane Darrah.
 1. Vocal selection, by Miss Elizabeth Jordan.
 5. "Psycho- Analyzer," by Playgoers' club, presenting three characters which are to be impersonated by Mrs. William Little Brown, Miss Helen Eubank and MT. Chappell Cory, Jr.
 The Drama league of Birmingham has had very successful year and much pleasure is anticipated for this aft ernoon's meeting.