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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
With Other Editors
The Responsibility.
CNew York Tines

AS to the prediction by Mr.. Hitchcock that
the administration senator's would vote to re-
ject the treaty If changes were made. the Re-
publican leader said that in such event the
blame for declining to ratify would be upon
the Observation-Disclosures dispatch to the
Times.
This Republican leader reasons altogether
in the German fashion. When Belgians pro-
tested to the German invaders of their country
against the murders and robberies and the
awful destruction and waste visited upon them,
the Germans replied, you brought it upon
yourselves. If you had allowed our armies to
pass unopposed through your country you
would have escaped all this loss and suffering.
You and you alone are responsible
The Democrats Of the senate are ready at
any moment to ratify the treaty. Obstruction
comes from the Republicans In declining to
make up a two-thirds majority for the ratif-
cation of a manned and mangled treaty and
covenant the Democrats would still be voting
to save the treaty. vote to fatty and to re-
turn the instrument to the peace conference
in the form it would take after it passed
through the hands of its Republican enemies
would be vote to send the treaty to its death.
The Democratic senators should and will re-
fuse to be parties to the destruction OF the
peace treaty and of the League of Nations The
entire and exclusive responsibility for destroy
ing it will rest upon the Republicans. They
will not dare assume it, but they cannot dis
guise the facts by false reasoning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
The Military Service Bill.
Springfield, Mass. Republican,

springfield, Mass, Republican,.
Detailed analysis Of the bill to establish a
permanent military policy for the United
States which was submitted yesterday to con-
gress by Secretary Baker may be deferred. So
momentous a measure could in the nature of
the case hardly be presented in a complete
and defnitive form, and it may be that the
bill as sent in is little more than a point o.
departure.
The feature on which attention will at once
fasten is the provision made for compulsory
universal service. Even the proposal OF this
will make a stir in the world because of the
intense opposition which CONSUMPTION is caus-
ing in other countries. To Germany and her
allies its use is forbidden by the treaties sign
ed or pending and the British government is
pledged to use it's influence to end conscrip-
ton on the continent, while British labor is
firmly resolved to end it in Great Britain
The actual demands OF the war depart
ments bill, SO far peace-time service goes
are very moderate. A three-months' training
would be required Of all youths reaching the
age of 19. Further demands are not quite
clear, one version of the war departments
plan being that men so trained would be sub
ject to military service for two years after the
expiration of the three months. while Secre-
tary Baker says mat the Dill as drawn does
not provide for any reserve obligation This
point is likely to receive much attention when
discussion of the measure begins.
For the present the central and momentous
fact is the proposal of compulsory military
service as a permanent policy of the United
States in time Of peace, and this is matter
which can hardly be discussed apart from the
grave problems which now confront the world
This bill is likely to give new sense of their
gravity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
Household Hints

tube pan for 80 minutes in a mod
crate oven.
Hard White Icing-One cup OF
sugar, one tablespoon OF vanilla
extract. Sufficient boiling water to
make the mixture spread.
Salads.
Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
Rub sides of salad bowl with garlic.
Wash, drain and dry one head let
tuce, arrange in bowl and place
between leaves one cucumber cut in
thin slices. Serve with French
dressing.
Fruit SaIad-PeeI two oranges.
two tart apples, two bananas. add
half can pineapple; chop all To-
gether and sprinkle with sugar;
set away to chill; serve on crisp
head lettuce, topped with mayon-
naise dressing and garnished with
chopped English walnuts.
Potato and Sardine Salad-This
salad is made like an ordinary pn-
tato salad, piled on a bed Of crisp,
cool lettuce leaves; then a can Of
sardines is opened and drained and
the contents arranged in orderly
fashion around the base OF the
mound OF salad.
Tomato Salad-Peel and cut IN
thick slices chilled raw tomatoes,
mince fine a stalk of celery for
every slice Of tomato; make a dres-
sing Of one saltspoOn salt, one-half
saltspoon pepper, two tablespoons
each vinegar and oil; dip slices OF
tomato in dressing and hcaD each
one with chopped celery; serve on
lettuce leaf. Finely chopped crisp
cabbage may be used instead of the
celery and is much cheaper. This
salad and dressing is easily pre-
pared, also II is one Of the season 8
best salad dishes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
FreckIe FIapdoodle.

AS | have blushingly limited once
or twice in this column, the cred
ulity of the more Trustworthy sex
is a mighty fortunate thing for us
men But sometimes this bIissful
gullibility proves costly to the la
dies. For instance, Helen writes
Il have tried so many different
kinds of face creams for my
freckles, all in vain. I read in a
magazine that lemon juice, almond
oil and dry mustard mixed together
and applied TO the face for several
minutes would peel the skin and in
that way rid the face of freckles. -
Fancy putting a mustard paste
on a girls face for the relief OF
frecklesi
II tried this recipe" Helen con-
tinues, until my face blistered,
but the skin did not peel. 1 have
also tried buttermilk and lemon
juice, but they did not help, either.
1 have had freckles since 1 was s
years old. Some people say there
is no cure for them. A beauty doc
tor gives this remedy in a maya
zine. Wash your face every morn
ing in May in dew and the freckles
will presently disappear. Is there
any truth in that?"
Not any to speak of, Helen. How
ever the prescription is commend
able, for it could at least do no
harm.
Freckles may be bleached by
touching each one mot the inter-
vening skim night and morning
with peroxide.
A surgeon skilled in his work
can remove freckles by treating
each freckle with a stiff negative
needle of the electrolysis appara-
tus.
Blistering agents nearly always
make the fermentation worse in
the long run.
For freckles which remain
throughout the year cautious use
of the following formula sometimes
we say sometimes-proves
satisfactory.
Ammoniated mercury 80 grains
Bismuth subnitrate ..... 1 dram
Ointment of rose water Il ounce
This should be dispensed in a
collapsible tube 1t is to be ap-
piled sparingly each night and to
the freckles, and not the interven-
ing skin, and washed on in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
|H0drt, 9oHOf110
41,5E!DrOb enc ::
BY rEAI2LE-
-. MRC. ELlZABETR THOMR9ONN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: What will
remove blackheads? Also please
give me a remedy that will close
the little pores caused from black
heads. c.
Try the green soap treatment for
blackheads: Tincture Of green soap,
two ounces; distilled witch hazel,
two ounces.
Let this mixture stay on only a
few moments, then wash off with
hot water. If the green soap ir-
ritates the skin, as it sometimes
will, use it every other day. Apply
cold cream.
Green soap may be purchased at
any drug store. 1t is not a regular
cake SOAP" but is of about the
consistency of custard.
Open each seed acne with the
point of fine needle. The hard
ened mass must be pressed or
pricked out. The empty sac Of the
gland should then be bathed with
little toilet water and vinegar.
or with a very weak solution of
carbolic acid and water. Sterilize
the needle before using it by dip
ping into boiling water. Unless
the skin and the needle are both
thoroughly cleansed the operation
is dangerous.
For enlarged pores the following
lotion is recommended: Boric
acid, one dram; distilled witch
hazel, four ounces.
Apply with a piece of old linen CT
bit of absorbent cotton.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Ny hair is
thin and full of dandruff. What
would you suggest to do to get rid
of the dandruff?
THANKFUL READER.
The following dandruff remedy
has given satisfaction to many:
To an ounce of sulphur add a
quart of soft water and during in
tervals of several days agitate the
mixture repeatedly. After the sui
phur has settled to the bottom OF
the receptacle use the clear liquid
Saturate the head with it every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
T'IEIIE DAILY SHORT STORY

and nearly filled up with water.
Mr.. Wayne found that only 20
| acres of the tract could be made
available. There had been a frame
structure at the edge of the quar-
ry. A helper was hired to dis
mantle it, the material removed
and a habitable shelter construct
ed that would answer until a real
house could be built.
II Viola was disappointed she
never indicated it. She came into
the rude shack with a CHEEKY, "Oh
fatherl we'll make a mansion of
it before we get through"
A new element, and a displeas-
ing one, came into their lives with
the appearance of a young man
who persistently forced his atten-
tons upon Viola. This was Mar
/ tin Freer, who lived a mile dis
tant. He and his family had repu-
tations none too savory as to hon
esty and industry, and there were
sundry hints that it was a puzzle
how Freer had so much money to
throw away, while he never seem
ed to do any work
"I don't like this young fellow,
Viola" Mr.. Wayne said. Il hope
you will not encourage his visits. Z"
Il have tried to make him I'M
derstand that his calls are not
welcome" replied Viola
Freer was an audacious, and at
times offensive, person, with a
forcefu1, aggressive way about him
that carried him through in most
instances. He had the sense to
discern, however, that he had ere
ated an antipathy against himself
in Mr.. Wayne, and that Viola was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

cold and repellant. He boosted Of
a very rich uncle abroad, who sent
him fabulous sums monthly.
II believe the old quarry is
haunted" Mr.. Wayne told Viola
one day. Last night was the
fourth or fifth time l have been
awakened by queer sounds in its
direction. Strange calls, and
heavy rolling, and then splashing
echoes" But both forgot about
nome duties. About this time a
new element came into the quiet
lives of father and daughter A
pleasant, manly young fellow, Bar
ton Lee, came to Walton to pass
months vacation, as he gave il
out He got acquainted with the
Waynes, and be came a welcome
visitor, much to the discontinue
of Martin Freer. One morning
early he appeared with a gravity of
manner that at once told Viola
that the visit had a serious Eo-
tive.
"Mr. Wayne" he said, 81 have
news of Importance to communi-
cate to you. First, wish to make
the confession that 1 am not a
simple tourist, but came down
here as a representative of the
state insurance commission"
You meant" asked Mr.. Wayne.
THAT for over year some forty
automobiles a month have been
stolen in the city. Many of them
have disappeared utterly. 1 re-
ceived a tip and came down to
watch Martin Freer. who has been
a member of the gang who have
run the machines out to Walton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
BIG OFFICERS, RESERVE.

WashiRgton-Arm officers point
to the new officers reserve corps
as one of the big assets obtained
from the war. The corps now
number more than $4,000 members.
sufficient on the basis of one OFF,
Ger to 20 men to furnish the coz
missioned personnel of an army of
goo. 900. Officers in the higher
grades include So colonies, 1876 lieu
tenant colonies and 2,29S majors.
There are on file 24,S17 appli-
cations for appointment as officers
in the regular army
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

morning, and in few weeks evelyS
trace of the dandruff will have dig
appeared. The hair will become
soft and glossy and there will DO
no return of the old trouble.
This remedy, however. will dark
en- light hair.
Vaseline is also good for remov-
ing dandruff and it can be used by
anyone. A small quantity should
be massaged into the scalp every
other night.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am mar
ried to a soldier who has just re-
turned from France. He has been
offered a position in another state
and wants very much to take t. II
l should go with him would have
to leave my mother and sister.
have always been mothers fayorite
child and know il l should leave
it would break her heart.
My husband says that I can go
home and visit when ! want TO and
that mother must feel perfectly free
to visit us. Don't you think. how
ever, that under the circumstances
he ought to give up that offer and
find work here?
Mother is getting along in age
and l am afraid she will not live
much longer, as she is sickly. What
shall do. BARBARA F.
Since your husband wants 10
accept the position, think you
should go with him. Things might
be a great deal worse if he were
the kind Of A man who wanted ytsl
to himself and was unwilling that
you should have your mother with
you wherever she could come.
Perhaps later your mother and
sister can move to the same town.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: VIII shoe
cleaner for white kid shoes clean
gloves as well? II. G.
Yes. Shoe cleaner for white kid
will clean white kid gloves. Many
of the cleaners state this on the
bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
HIDDEN SPOIL,
By Ada Rankin LustTell.


Newspaper Union.)
When Robert Wayne was amid
poverty and grief over the recent
death of a cherished wife and
anxiety as to the future of his
daughter, Viola, a girl Of sixteen,
he received word that he had been
left so acres of land near Walton
by a distant relative, and he
frightened up with new courage
and hope.
Eighty acres! Why, I have
longed for ten, and considered ii
the greatest boon fortune could
bestow upon me"
Il am so glad," enthused Viola.
''You have had to work so hard
and so long in the city here. Oh,
fatheri think, think, if it is not
already a nice little farm, we can
make it one. And L can help you
get a real living, with birds and
flowers and everything beautiful
about u.s."
"Yes," replied Mr.. Wayne, new
ambition kindIing in his eyes. I'VE
will make the wilderness blossom
like the rose!"
hODGEI wayne went " PAoAI LIS
priced acquisition, to have his high
spirits considerably dampened.
Walton was a small, quiet village,
and the so acres we're located just
beyond its limits. The major por-
ton OF it had been a limestone
quarry, which had been excayated
to the depth Of over q hundred feet
to provide a county with roadbed
material It had been abandoned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08


@, For how many years do the
members of parliament in Germany
remain in Office? F. T.
A. A proposal that members of
parliament shall be elected for
four years was adopted recently
by a vote of 166 to 139.
Q. What was the old method of
vaccination in Japan? V. H.
A The old method of vaccination
in japan practiced before 1874 was
to vaecinate on the tip of the nose.
@. In what way does the Pension
calendar differ from ours? F. V.
A. We have a different name for
every day in the week, while the
Persians have a different name for
every day in the month.
q. What is the world aviation
record for height and who holds
it? C. J.
A The worlds record is 80, 135
feet made by Adjutant Casale of the
French army in June last. The
American height was reached by
Rohlfs at height of 10000 feet. on
July 80, in an official flight from
Roosevelt field.
@. When was the first American
cent coined and circulated? J. F. V.
A. The first American cent was
coined and circulated in 1898. Sew
eral patterns were struck off before
this but none were circulated.
Q. Is there any way to straighten
out a delicate veil that has become
wrinkled? F. D.
A. If the veil is too delicate to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

press. roll smoothly on cardboard
and steam over a kettle.
@. How many army officers are
in the service now, and how many
have been discharged? T. R.
A. We have only 12,117 officers
in the service as against 88,434
last November. Decentralization is
now "A per cent complete.
@. What is the proposed air line
to the Congo? D. V.
a. The Belgian committee Cd
aeronautics have decided to have
an airline for the Congo colony.
There will be mail and passenger
transport, but the chief aim is to
get correct charts and maps of the
Congo river. King Albert has con-
tributed to help get the necessary
flying machines.
O. Can you explain to me the
difference between an "airship" and
"airplane?" b.
A. The air service has officially
decided to use the word "airship'
only to designate dirigible balloons
and other ighter-than-air types of
craft. All heavier-than-air craft
will be designated as "airplanes."
@. What is the origin of the word
bungalow? D. v.
A. 1t is an Anglo-Indian corrup-
ton Of the Dindo "bangla,' the
name given in India to a matched
bamboo hut Invented by the Brit
ish to meet their requirements
while there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
Today's Anniversaries

1S62-Sir Allan Napier MacNabb,
Canadian premier. died at
Toronto. Born at Niagara,
Ont, Feb. 10, 1898
lS94-President Cleveland formally
recognized the Hawaiian re-
public.
190o-Wisconsin Republicans nom
mated Robert NJ. La Toilette
for governor.
I904-Announcement in British
parliament that Germany,
Italy, Austria and Russia rec
ognized English paramount
cy in Egypt.
I909-Ice blockades off Labrador
caused distress to thousands
Of fishermen and their fam
lilies.
i9f1-William P. Frye. U. S. sena-
tor from Maine, died at Lew
iston, Maine. Born there
Sept. 2, 1881.
19l4-Germans bombarded Libau,
Russia's port on the Baltic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

Users of the product will not be surprised
at the statement that Alaskas canned salmon
is now bringing greater returns than its gold
mines Gold never was so cheap and still we
have not heard of mining companies cutting
down output to force up prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

War cripples are said to be complaining of
Intellectual results obtained by the board for
vocational training. Their kicks may or may
not be justified, but every managing editor in
the country will bear testimony to the fact
that the publicity branch OF the enterprise Is
still functioning beautifully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

Anne Of Austria, consort of Louis
XIII. and mother of Louis XIV.
who as regent ruled France so long
and masterfully, is described as
being when in her 10th year the
most beautiful woman in all Eu-
rope
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

The couple married over the telephone, the
groom in New York and the bride in Denver,
will nake domestic harmony cinch # they
never get any closer together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
The War a Year Ago

British and French launched
great offensive on 25-mile front
from Amiens to Montdidier.
Allied forces In northern Russia
moved southwark from Archangel
and attacked bolshevik columns, re-
inforced by Germans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

mroning. 1t must be discontinued
if the skin becomes irritated.
Most freckles disappear spon-
taneously a few days or weeks aft
er the unusual exposure to sun or
win has passed.
Questions and Answers.
Two Old Enemies Are At II
Again-A asserts that asthma is a
form of tuberculosis, while B as
serts that 1t is not; that 1t comes
from the bronchial tubes and has
nothing to do with the lungs being
affected. Who is correct? Your de-
cision will be considered final as a
settlement of the argument.
A. c. r.
Answer-Asthmah has no relation
to tuberculosis.
Do You Believe In Fairies p
Please tell me the different uses of
boracic acid. My sister was told
she has catarrh all through her
system. What does that mean, and
is there cure for it? v. v.
Answer - Bor5Sic nowadays
called boric acid is used as a mild
non-irritating antiseptic. usually
dissolved in boiled water, as much
as the water will take up, for
cleansing the eyes or ears. as
mouth wash or gatgle, etc. Some
one has told your sister a fairy
tale. Yes, there is a cure for ca
tarrh. The girl should see a rep
utable physician.
Sugars-Will you be good enough
to tell me whether there is any
kind of sugar that a person who
had sugar in his system six months
ago can use without injury?
NJ. K.
Answer-If the person has dia-
betes there is no kind of sugar
which he may use without possible
injury. 1t is necessary in each in
dividual case of diabetes to deter
mine by carefully conducted tests
how much sugar or starch or fat
the individual may safely take.
The quantities vary greatly in diff
ferent cases.
The Dope Delustion-Do cigar
ct papers contain opium or other
drugs? c. r.
Answer-No such adulteration
has ever been detected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
Cake Recipes.

Cheese Cake-Place one cup Of
milk in a saucepan and add two
level tablespoons of cornstarch.
Dissolve the starch and then bring
milk to a boil. Remove and cool
and then add one cup of cottage.
buttermilk or pot cheese, put
through a fine sieve, also one tea
spoon Of nutmeg, thTee-quarters
cup of sugar, yolks of two eggs.
Beat TO mix and then pour in a
oblong pan lined with plain pas
try.
Crumb Cake-Soak one and one
half cups of stale break crumbs in
one cup of sour milk in a mixing
bowl until soft. Now add one tea
spoon of soda, dissolved in one Ia
blespoon CT water. one cup OF mo-
lasses, one-half cup of brown sugar,
four tablespoons of shortening, one
egg, one teaspoon of ginger, two
teaspoons of cinnamon, Dne-half
teaspoon of cloves, one and one
half cups of -four, three teaspoons
of baking powder.
Beat TO mi and then pour in a
creased and Toured baking pan and
bake in a moderate over for 40
minutes
One-Egg Sponge Cake-Place in
a mixing bowl, one-half cup OF
sugar, yolk of one egg. Cream un-
til light lemon color and than add
four tablespoons Of water, three
quarters cup of sifted flour. two
teaspoons of baking powder, one
teaspoon Of fiavoring.
Beat to mix and then carefully
cut and fold in the stiffIy beaten
white of one egg. Bake in a star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

Whenever they pass the buck to Woodrow
they will have to get up before the birds begin
to sing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

are paralyzed by their own labor troubles and
unable to handle coal Evidently there is an
other scheme efoot to add to the high cost Of
fuel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

The miners might as well strike now and
get it cut of their system while the railroads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Berries. Omelet.
Dreamed Potatoes.
Rolls. Cohee.
LUNCHEON.
Corn Fritters. Sliced Tomatoes.
Stewed Fruit. Iced Cocoa.
DINNER
Radishes. Clear Tomato Soup.
Broiled Pork Chops. Brown Gravy.
New Potatoes. Buttered Beets.
Lettuce.
Iced Cantaloupe. Coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
Argus Information Bureau

nfLra
and
confidential individual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08
EgEATTN TAH IKE
BY WILLIAM 49, al IS BRADY RAD nd.

mroning. 1t must be discontinued
if the skin becomes irritated.
Most freckles disappear spon-
taneously few days or weeks aft
er the unusual exposure to sun or
win has passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-08

The Dope Delustion-Do cigar
ct papers contain opium or other
drugs? c. r.
Answer-No such adulteration
has ever been detected.