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The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

The call of the wild makes itself
heard In the cities but finds few lis
teners in the rural districts. There the
call of gay summer resorts entices
those who have had enough of solitude
and are looking to be refreshed by
companionship rather than quiet. The
shops are full of outfittings TO suit the
needs of everybody bound everywhere
whether to the wilderness, the noun
tains, the sea or cityward and 1t Is
noteworthy that stout service suits
find place in all displays. These are
intended for women who will camp,
climb, tramp, ride and enjoy living out
doors for time this summer, and they
are the straws that show the direction
of the wind; for all the best outftters
have inexpensive outing suits of this
kind.
A suit that will do to live In, come
what may in way of weather and
roughing it, Is shown above at the
right. 1t provides knickerbockers with
leggings attached, detachable skirt
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

row braid and angora cloth that gives
this dress distinction. 1t is original
and effective and looks tailored"
therefore appropriate for street wear.
This is only one of many smart and
practical frocks for street wear. In
some of them serge and satin are
combined with embroidery as an EN-.
Enlistment. If embroidery is left
out rich sash may be added or the
frock, no matter how quiet in color,
achieve distinction by originality in
cut, chic lines and n hint Of a wrap
In the bodice. We may look for very
novel things now that costumers have
In mind all-day frocks that will re-
place the tailored suit. They will
brighten and add interest to our
streets and save time for women who
must attend to many things.
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

that buttons at the front, and GOOD
looking coat with big patch pockets.
One can imagine the blouse Of brown
linen, pongee, cotton or shifting silk
and whatever stout boots are comfort
able. The hat might be of cloth, felt
or straw so long as it fits well and
shades the eyes little.
Where no very strenuous demands
are TO be made upon an outing dress.
the outfit at the left may be chosen
to fit in with almost any background.
1t has skirt of strong ribbed silk
bound with plain wool cloth and n
coat of the same material as this bind
ing. Large buttons are set down the
front by way of ornament for the skirt
and the coat is finished with shawl
collar and patch pockets. There is an
odd bag to match this coat, that will
carry a good many things-as little
lunch, book, writing requisites, or a
bit of needlework. A panama hat fits
into the scheme of things here and car
ries sash about its crown.
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13


the bigger showing Representa-
Mann Chicago of the general situation
while for Its repeal
IAN
This hour given each afternoon
of %
by the number of gardeners
of 6l
Ohours of Of eghthour days.
of
n 100000 tons Of coal"
which live by the
than by the
t looksli ike Il war;
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13
MOTORS INSTEAD OF DOGS
Trip Over the Cascades in a Gasoline
Sleigh Was Distinct
Success.

A spectacular trial trip was recently
made across the Cascades in n motor
sleigh. and number of photographs,
taken Mt various stages of the journey,
are reproduced in Popular Mechan-
les. The achievement of the motor
sleigh was almost as amazing as that
of the first army tank, conquering, as
it did, all kinds Of obstacles. Swimming
the surface of snowfalls, old or new,
the strange little vehicle broke its way
through primeval passes with never a
stumble. The rescue of IN automobile,
hopelessly stalled In the drifts of Sno-
qualmie pass, was mere incident in
its progress. Crossing deep gully on
n pair of hemlock poles was but one of
the days adventures. The intended
substitution of the motor sleigh for the
dog drawn sledges of Alaska's snow
bound post trails means more to the
people of that great territory than may
be generally realized. Jack London and
others have limned the malemute MS n
romantic figure; but the followers of
the trail know well he is never that 1t
is the elimination of much human hard
ship, rs well as canine inefliciency. that
recommends the gasoline method.
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

scarcely be imagined During the the little island brng
Of inhabitants isolated
stupendous
doomed stronghold Of hated in
and gave the Germans handy base for their raids against
pleasing think of a
militant
- 0
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holding that postbelum of
anarchy America
be
immigration suspension
The other comprises
and intend belief
happily the of
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

sition has been received with consid-
cradle favor in England. Although
Helgoland is separated from England
by most Of the breadth of the North
sea 1t is believed that the establish
ment of bird sanctuary on the island
will be of benefit to many of the Brit
ish birds. 1t will give them a breed
ing place safe from molestation, and
many birds may come to English
shores.
A stranger transformation than
that proposed for Helgoland could
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

America to their native lands has set
in and is about to materialIze on a
larger scale.
This unexpected development will
have an important bearing upon the
consideration Of the immigration ques-
ton, If it appears that workingmen are
leaving the country permanently in
large numbers.
The bill barring immigrants for
four years in the last congress was
advocated by the American Fedora
iG.> aa I ii.
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entitled An act to save daylight and
70 provide standard time for the Unit
ed States approved March 10, 1918;
to the committee on interstate and
foreign commerce"
These are samples Of bills which
crowd the Congressional Record these
days. There are also memorials from
state legislatures asking for the re-
peal Of the daylight-saving law. As
for petitions, they are legion.
In general, the agricultural COM
mnnitieS want the law repealed and
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13
HeIgoIand Island May Be Made a Bird Sanctuary

NE of the possible iones of the
as sanctuary At
the Protection Birds resolution
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13
Homeward Bound Exodus Of Foreign-Born Americans


immigration
foreignorn citizens
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13
Birdmen With Cameras Are Mapping the Country

GATHER by photography oil the materials map Including the
elevations or bills and mountains while flying
be possible within few the opinion
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13
Much Trimmed Hats.

1t Is at least ten years since hats
were trimmed as profusely as many
OF the summer hats will be, 30 the
milllners say.
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13
HEARDanaSE,TN &
at the CAPITAL ||
Farmers Want the Daylight Saving Law Repealed

WAsH1NGToNBy Mr. Romjue: bill Oh R. 2 to repeal the daylight
w and foreign by
Mr. Andrews Nbraska 2sS) to repeal section OF an a
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

euivey' WHO, together with Maj. j. w.
Bagley OF the engineer corps and ].
b. Mertie, also Of the survey, has been
at work for many months on the use
OF cameras and airplanes for map
making.
These scientists are developing q
method of making accurate maps by
aerial photography of all features
which show in the horizontal. That
Is, they can now make a map which
VIII show the streams and lakes, the
The Dolores star., 1919-06-13

Quick Action Called For.
When mn angler drops line he
hopes to get an answer right avay.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-05
Here / An1--ASk Me

Yes. The scout executive is sal
aried official. He devOtes his time
entirely to the work Of the Boy
Scouts in Lakeland. In the last year
the Boy Scout membership has jump
ed from % to 200. There are now 6
troops, each working under a trained
scoutmaster. The executive has run
the different courses Of instruction by
which these men were themselves
trained to become scoutmasters.
No man can serve as scout execu-
tive until he has been commissioned
for that work by the national council.
The personnel of leadership in the
Boy Scouts of America is not hap
hazard, easy-going group. 1t has
standards by which the leaders must
abide just the same as the boys have
for their work in the movement.
Membership Application
Application for membership is
made by boys of not less than IL
years of age and is made to the GER
tain troop which they desire to join.
That means that the boy is not as
signed to any troop without his con-
sent. This is important is relation
to the statement previously made in
these articles concerning the move
ment being absolutely non-sectarian
For instance, the boy would natural
" apply for membership in the troop
of his own church if there were one
or for transfer to it when organized
if he had first joined another.
The application is made to the
scoutmaster of the troop which the
boy wants to join, and reads:
II have read the requirements fol
the Tenderfoot Scout rank, l have
carefully considered the Scout Oat(
and Law, and hereby apply for mem
! bership.
III admitted, | agree to be guided
} by the rules of the troop and the reg
ulations of the Boy Scouts of Amer
lea. | further agree that if at any
time cease to be Scout, | will turf
over to the scoutmaster my member
ship certificate, badges, uniform ant
other csout insignia"
: The importance of this form of ap
5 plication is found in the fact, as stat
5 ed in previous articles, that the Bo!
> Scout is one that has voluntarily con
t scented to the Scout Oath and Law
2 and that boys are not allowed to keel
) the scout badges and uniform and in
: sigma if they do not continue active
: " as scouts or refuse to abide by thu
obligations that they have thus as
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-05
Recognized by Act Of Congress

Recognized by Act of Congress
The Boy Scouts of America has a
federal charter and given permanent
protection by an Act of Congress
passed June Is, 1916. 1t is the only
boys organization having authority
of Congress to wear the uniform. 1t
shares in this right under the Army
Reorganization Law, with the Army,
the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Ma
tional Guard, and the Naval Militia.
These six alone have the right to con-
tiuously wear the khaki uniform. This
fact is not generally known.
The Boy Scout movement had
passed the experimental stage and
the organization had proved its
worth before Congress passed the law
mentioned above. The Act of Con-
gress, approved by the President OF
the United States, officially confirms
the statement made. This movement
is recognized as. national asset.
Endorsed by the President of the
United States
Besides affixing his signature to
the Act of Congress, the President
has personally endorsed the Boy
Scouts Of America. In part OF one
Of his statements he says:
Anything that is done or given te
increase the efficiency of the Boy
Scouts of America is a real contribu
ton to the Nation"
Scouting has made good. Scouting
works.
The National Organization
Authority of and for the Boy
Scouts of America is vested in 1T
National Council, which is made vi
of representatives who come from
the chartered Local Councils.
The Honorary President OF the Ma
tional organization is the President
Woodrow Wilson. The Honorar.
Vice. Presidents are William Howard
Taft and Daniel Carter Beard. Tn
President in active charge is Colil
H. Livingstone, Of Washington, L
c.; the Treasurer is George Pratt
the Chief Scout Executive is Jane
e. West.
The Scout Executive
The executive and administrativ
head of the local council is known a
the Scout Executive. This office /
held by 7. Stanley Filbert, to who's
organizing ability is due the fact tina
the Lakeland membership has NOR
than trebled in the last year. Tn
scout executive is directly account
able TO the local council. He acts a
80 as the secretary OF it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

Frequency OF accidents to automobile
parties at railroad crossings lately is creating
q popular demand that more effective means
be taken to prevent them.
Not all instances in which automobiles are
demolished and their passengers killed or
MANNED are the result of carelessness or reck-
lessness. Circumstances continually arise in
which careful drivers who exercise every rea-
sonable precaution are caught
From all accounts the recent accident at
Kewanee in which three Moline residents lost
their lives was one Of this kind. The highway
parallels the tracks. The automobile and the
train which struck it were travelling in the
same direction. For seven miles there is no
crossing. Then, just on the outskirts of the
city, hidden by the broken condition Of the
ground and where a stranger would least ex-
pect it, the road turns suddenly across the
tracks. The auto driver does not scent dan
ger till too late to stop and in an instant he
is in front Of the train perhaps before he is
aware there is one approaching
OF course the crossing is marked, but by a
common disc similar to that used by num-
be- of concerns for advertising purposes and
easily overlooked by a driver who is concerned
with the condition of the track ahead or with
avoiding cars in front Of or behind him, and
certainly ineffective in case traffic is moving
in a cloud of dust!
Kewanee and vicinity is notorious for the
number of crossing accidents there. It is safe
to say that great number Of them occur
through fault of their victims. while train
men probably are blameless under the law be-
cause they fulfill every requirement ringing the
bell and blowing the whistle at the proper
places.
More people are travelling by auto now
adays than ride in the trains. Auto tourists
are naturally attracted to marked trails which
offer facilities for making better speed and re
ducing mileage. AS a rule, however, such
trails are provided with better railroad
crossing safeguards than ordinary roads. trav-
e d mainly by people familiar with the danger
spots.
State laws leave little to chance where one
railroad crosses another. Approaching trains
must stop. If they do not they are automati-
calIy deraied. Some way should be found to
eliminate risk for automobile tourists, espe-
cialIy on main highways.
The suggestion has been offered that this
matter is one which might properly fall under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

the jurisdication Of the state utilities commits
sion or the state highway commission. Lii
censes might be required for marked trails
and the state in granting permits undertake
to provide for safety Of intersections with rail-
roads. The simplest and most effective way
would be to do away with grade crossings.
In many places highways can be placed either
over or under the tracks without unreasonable
expense Many crossings can be eliminated
by changing routes Automatic safety devices
might be employed elsewhere.
ManifestIy the question is too big to be
handled by local authorities. 1t would also
be unfair to assess all the cost against the
railroads. The state should bear a fair share.
OF course so long as there are automobiles
there will be accidents for which drivers are
solely responsible There always will be peo-
pie who are wanting in judgment and self re-
straint and occasionally one will be found be-
hind steering wheel. The state cannot pro-
tect the fool from the consequences of his folly,
but it can reduce the element of risk for those
who take reasonable precautions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16
Discrepancies in Compensation.

The other day the New York free employ
ment bureau had a call for gang of laborers
at 1920 per week. Closely following came
another for an instructor in mathematics in
a college at less than $40 per week.
This incident lays bare one of the roots that
nourish the present popular discomfort 1t
is not so much that people are in want, for the
proportion of those actually suffering for the
ever has been. The trouble is the individual
no longer is compensated on the basis Of what
he is worth His rate of pay depends upon his
ability to enforce demands rather than upon
his earning power.
Here we have man, perhaps a foreigner
who cannot speak the language and with no
equipment other than set Of well developed
muscles which nature has provided, getting
nearly twice much for his services as a man
who has spent years and much money in pre-
pairing himself for an exacting calling. Sim
liar discrepancies are to be met on all sides.
Men and women who have gone to great pains
and expense and subjected themselves to toll
and discipline to acquire special knowledge
or skill in given line are finding less in their
pay envelopes than youths in their teens
equipped with only health and strong backs.
On top of the actual hardship often involved
the irony of the situation stings and the in
justice rankles.
And SO we see dependable citizens whose
sense of responsibility may be relied upon or
dinarily to keep them in well trodden paths
straying toward irresponsible radicalism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16
ad'sBit O. Verse
PLENTY TO DO.

Truth is mighty, so they say,
and she yields a potent sway. All
her votaries aver that no odds can
vanduish her; that she is immor-
tai, strong, never yielding to the
wrong; that she ever puts to fight
all the enemies of Right. Truth,
they tell us, must prevail; she can
face the strongest gale, she can
breast the widest wave, she can
whip the biggest knave. Nothing
daunts her from the path-ee en- the
darts of Errors wrath fall down
harmless at her feet, fail to mar
her beauty sweet. She's a maid OF
pluck and grit: she is mighty, We
admit: and we're thankful that it's
true, since she has SO much to do;
she has need of all her might If
she wins out in the fight. Think
of all the tasks that wait il she
keeps her record straight; think of
all the lies that swarm around about
her noble form, biting. singing
ugly, vile. venom-laden, STEPPED in
guile. how they sprint along the
track, big and little. white and
back! Truth has lots of work in
sight if she sets that gang Alright;
she deserves a starry crown if she
ever runs them down. She may
conquer some sweet day-Truth is
mighty, so they say.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16
Rock Island Avenue.

Our thanks are due and are extended to
Colonel Harry B. Jordan, commandant of Rock
Island arsenal, for putting up a neat, attrac-
tive set Of signs designating the avenues OF
the island. Our hearts fill with pride when we
see the name Rock Island avenue" on one Of
the most conspicuous corners.
While this probably will be Sour grapes"
to Davenport tourists. it nevertheless goes.
When Davenport was christened, one of her
most prominent thoroughfares was named
Rock Island street and for years it was identi-
fed with the city But when Davenport was
hit with the Pershing fever and sought to
honor the distinguished general, affording a
beautiful opportunity to drop of its many
German names, Rock Island street fell by the
waysde and Pershing avenue was substituted.
In which procedure, Davenport favored its pa
triotic ardor with the spirit of neighboriy love.
But Rock Island avenue still lives at Rock
Island arsenal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16
HQart. 9oHOm0
4,!LDrObIO1r1cC v
~ Il MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
by TEMPLE

Dear Mrs. Thompson: 1 came
here less than a week ago after
having a row with my father. My
home is in Chicago where he and
my brother are in business. ! am
nineteen, graduated last month and
now because / do not want 20 go
further in school he insists that ]
learn the business.
hate manufacturing | want to
go to an aviation school, but he
will not listen to it or anything
else ] suggest.
So / helped myself to funds and
left. II he misses the money ne
knows who took it. l suppose he
could make me go back, only he
will not see this letter, so he will
not know where to locate me.
Can he actually force me to learn
the business at the factoTy2 / do
not see how he can make me take
an interest in il when l detest
every bit of it,
The only other thing he win con-
sent to is college, but that means to
take a course in law, another thing
/ detest The truth Of it is, he
wants to run me just as he runs
my brother. / want something to
say myself. Isn't that perfectly
all right?
l intend to go back before | go
broke, and l like it here SO long
as my money holds out. They
won't worry much. Ny mother
took hay fever up to the pines in
Michigan and my dear aunt arrived
on tap. with her insomnia and liver
pills, to look after things in gen
eral, but me in particular. / hap
pen TO know she loves me about
as much as an attack of indigestion.
So am simply saving her lot of
unnecessary worry. Besides,
have gone away before, only l am
going to stay longer this time.
If l could choose a course in
engineering / would not mind col
lege so much. But il looks as if
have no right 10 say anything
There seems to be two chances for
me, either to be a perfectly rotten
lawyer or a slave to the factory,
l would rather be chauffeur than
either.
Don't you think as I DO that
ought to have my choice? or do
you agree with my father that at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16
TZHrIE DAHL Y SHORT STORY

without soiling her spotless attire.
"Toot-toot!"
With a culver and a SILVER Milly
drew back, but too late. Graceful
ly the warning automobile round
ed the curve. Milly was out of all
danger of a collision, but the front
wheel of the machine landed in q
deep rut.
SPLASH"
In CONSERVATION MiIly glanced
down, first rubbing from her face
the grimy waters that had splat-
tered up. Her slippers were dot
ted with specks and splOtches of
mud. One stocking had been del
uged. The front of her dress was
streaked and spangled 1t was
like rocking brush full of black
paint thrown at a canvas and blot
ting out all its beauty in a flash.
Milly tottered across the sidewalk,
sank To a doorstep and the tears
fell like rain.
Where now the joy of meeting
and surprising her cousin, prom
enading along a real city street?
The chauffeur of the stylish au-
tomobile had come To a halt at a
sharp word from young man in
the rear seat. Beside him was a
lady older than himself. but re-
sembIing him and evidently his
sister. The former opened the
auto door and started toward the
forIorn little victim of the mishap.
At once the lady followed him.
asAFx 1aar child - smoke HoIora
Bland, placing a compassionate
hand on the shoulder Of Milly,
<'thts is indeed dreadful! Such a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-16

der his thumb. 1 will be glad to
hear your ideas. H. X.
You have forgotten your re-
sponsibility TO yourself We are
all given an opportunity to see
what we can do with our own
characters. No one fights his bat
stacle is your fathers strong will.
l do think he has made a mistake
in driving you along lines which
do not interest you in the least.
Has il entered your mind that
You are common thief? To be
thief is a very serious matter, and
unless you change your methods in
life you will spoil il completely
and be branded as a criminal
Do not go home until you have
worked out the wrong you have
done. Get opposition and work TO
the utmost with the idea of pay
ing back TO your father every cent
you stole When he sees that you
can take care of yourself when you
are given freedom, he will be will
ing that you should stay where you
are, working out your life in bet
ter way than he could guide you.
| have confidence that you Will
see your mistake and will want 10
prove to all that you are a man OF
character and honor.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are
two girls IA years OF age and are
in love with two boys, I6 and II.
They wanted US to go car riding,
and we refused Now they are
angry. What shall we do?
MILLY AND MOLLY.
You are altogether too young TO
go riding with boys, Let them be
angry If they want to.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
young girl of fourteen. l have
very good boy friend who has ask
ed me to go with him and my folks
think am too young and / do too
But | want to keep MS friendship
and he said he wouldn't be a good
friend if 1 would not go with him.
II. L. II.
The boys threat does not alter
the situation. You are TOO young to
go with him even If you do have 10
give up his friendship.