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Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
The Pressing Highway Problem.

The wettest autumn, probably, ever expert
enced in this part Of the country has brought
the ne4d Of road improvement home to almost
everybody. Nearly foot of precipitation in
two months and the heaviest automobile trat-
fc ever known have caused heavy depreciation
Of dirt roads. In many places the grade has
been washed or worn away and mudholes
started which will be permanent during fall,
winter and spring months unless extensive re-
grading Is done. Where dirt roads are dry
they are rutty and rough. To- maintain them
during such a>period in reasonably good condi-
tion incurs heavy expense, far beyond the road
funds available from regular sources.
Agitation for permanent rural highways
never will amount to much unless it reaches
the farmer and it is not easy to get more than
perfunctory attention from him while he has
pressing farm work to co. After the corn is
harvested, however when there is more time
for discussion Of such matters it is believed
he will turn to the road question with re.
newed interest and be more than ever willing
to lend ear and give his support to any prac-
tical plan that may be advanced for relief from
his transportation handicaps. This winter will
be good time to advocate county bond issue
to build some of the necessary highways that
state and government funds now in sight will
not reach
In Pennsylvania a concrete road is being
built with FEDERAL aid at a cost Of $56,443 per
mile, while another in the same state is cost
ing $64015 Ohio is building one of bitumi-
nous brick at cost Of $67,716, and Massachu-
setts is putting in short section of concrete
many years before Rock Island county will be
willing to spend money at such rates to get
permanent highways. Even at $25,00O per
mile, which is about what state concrete roads
are now costing in Illinois, it will take great
deal Of money to supply the pressing needs
Of this county. million dollars would give
| but 80 miles and that would only be start
million dollars. however, will accomplish
| something really worth while If spent for sys-
tematic grading, draining and graveling. with
an adequate provision for subsequent mainte
nance. That plan will result in the greatest
benefit to the creates. number, and there will
be little difficulty in getting public support
| for such q project
| >Let the state funds be used for concrete o.
other hard surfaced roads to connect the mali
| conters Of population, which are necessary ant
which may be extended when sentiment favor!
| q more elaborate expenditure.
| As preliminary survey Of the county.
gravel resources should be made.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
DIV Hair.

Kindly advise me through the
columns Of the Daily Brady"
what to do for hair that is too oily.
(E. L. NJ
Answer-Shampoo 1t as often as
may be necessary. Night and morrr-
ing rub into the scalp about a tea
spoonful OF p solution Of resorctn,
80 grains, in cologne water, four
ounces. Rssorcin sometimes stains
white or gray hair aA yellowish
Queer Kind Of Oculisf.
Kindly state the cause of floating
specks before the eyes. When hay
ing my eyes fitted in the summer ]
mentioned it to the oculist. but he
said 1t was due to kidney trouble.
Would It be serious enough to con-
suit a physician about it? Mrs. 6.
p. NJ
Answer-As q rule the trouble is
not of serious import, but il you
have diseased kidneys you certainly
should consult q physician. Your
"oculist" must have been q queer
one, for if an oculist notes evi-
dence of Bright's disease he US
ually refers the patient to ply.
sician for attention. 1t doesEt
sound one bit like an oculist-to
make light Of serious matter like
that. -
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
THE DAILY SHORT STORY.
Especial Correspondeics Of The Argus).

it," but Walter was for something
that transpired later In the. day,
He, received a letter from Lawyer
Barnett that created CONSERVATION
His mind was detected. his face
sorrowful, as he eatere6 the pres
ence OF his nancee that evening.
He at once made Elvie aware OF
the contents Of the letter. Mr..
Bennett had written him that the
securities he had inherited had
proved utterly worthless.
so l am stranded and NO pros-
,, pect but the old life again." he
sighed. II am sorry, Elvie. OF
course, but 1 can't ask you to
share my lot, not that it has be-
come SO humble and uncertain"
To his surprise. his bFight-faced
companion actually laughed at his
wretchedness. you need not" she
,, chirped delightfully."-. Il shall ask
you to share mine. Why, your dear
prodigal! dearer than ever be-
cause you have shown your true
golden nature by being one, don't
you know that I have d little for
tune in my own right. and what is
mine Is yonrs. and we'll go back to
your pretty home town and bright.
en- up the broken lives there, just
as We have done in the big city
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
Recipes for Q Day.

AsNSsVSO Avh DSs
Egg Salad-Cut four hard-boiled
eggs in halves crosswise. remove
the yolks and cut thin slice from
end of white 30 eggs will stand up
Wash yolks and mix with cooked
salad dressing. Fill eggs with one
half cup tiny cucumber cubes. mix
with three sweet pickles. and one
quater cup chopped celery, mois-
tened with salad dressing.
Garnish top Of each with yolk
mixture, pressing through pastry
bag and rose tube. garnish with
strips OF sweet green pepper. Ar.
|fange slice Of tomato on lettuce
Meaf and ION each slice Of tomato
place egg cup. 80,
Waifles-Put two cups fiorr In
mixing bowl. add one-half tea.
spoon salt, four teaspoons baking
powder. Beat yolks Of two eggs
one and one-half cups milk, foul
tablespoons butter or substitute
(take half oleo and half lard), adj
this to dry ingredients, beating
thoroughly, and lastly add tn,
stiffly beaten whites.
| Pour this from pitcher in cente1
Of hot. well-greased waffle iron,
! Peaches in Gelatine-Make ,
clear gelatine: when nearly set al
In a dish alternate layers of gela
tine and canned peaches; cove
top with whipped cream.
Graham Gems-Two cups butter
Eilk or sour milk, three table
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

Looking for special privileges. His services 70
thp United Safes ard to the world In connsc-s
tion with the peace negotiations were charac
terized By the Same devotion to principle and
far ~ was absolutely necessary to avoid an
impasse and get things done.
Professional politicians count Mr. Wilson
a total loss, which ought to be considered the
highest possible Recommendation for man in
HIS position In such times as these.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

day Walter met her near a tene-
ment house.
You have taught me something,
Miss barrow" said Walter as he
accompanied her homeward.
Walter Morse removed to less
expensive living quarters. He got
Neal Darrow to show him about
town." not to the flashy places OF
amusement and billiard halls, but
among the slums. Elvie greeted
him with a shining face after she
had learned that he was complete
ly absorbed In the condition Of the
poor and helpless.
Meal says you are recklessly
generous with your benefactions.
Mr.. Morse" she observed. THAT
is neither wise, nor necessary, and
you may be imposed upon. There
is q sane and circumspect way to
encompass the real needs of these
| unfortunates."
Teach it to me, will your ut
tered the enthusiastic Walter Gag
erly, and Elvie did, and, uncon.
sciously. something elte-the way
to love her. This m time she ap-
pfeciated. and blushed when they
met and was not sorry for It. The
pleasing friendship developed into
mutual devotion and then an en-
sagemsnt. At the height of bliss
Walter extended his generosity
more and more.
"Hello!" he soliloquiEed one
morning a. he looked over hil
bank book. "Bless me! II I haven't
got rid OF all Of that $1,000 except
. few hundreds. Well. my ding hai
turned out little different to VIVA,
j ANTICIPATED. but I'm not sorry fos
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

Dear Mrs. thompson: am q
man 80 years old and have been
married for nine years, but my wife
has been dead II months. l have
three children.
l have been going with q beau
tiful girl for six m ~nths. She lakes
great interest in me and l am deep
ly in love with her. She has been
going with someone else and she
thinks well Of both of us, but she
has quir him now and is going only
with me. / love her and Il want
her to marry me, but l can't make
her believe it.
She takes great interest in my
going to church every Sunday.
Please advise me. ]. W. F.
The girl probably realizes that
she IL too young to marry a widow
er with three children. She seems
to cara for you or she would not
give up the other young man. Since
you love her court her, for q few
months without mentioning mar
!riage. At the end of that time she
will know her mind better and can
decide whether or not she loves
you enough to marry you.
In regard to church, surely it will
not hurt you to attend. II l were
you l would try to please her in
this respect.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: My broth
ef-in-law's brother, whom ! have
never met, Is. coming to my sister, &
to spend Christmas. He has often
expressed a desire to meet me and
wrote to his brother that he hoped
there would be1a way when he was
here Christmas. My sister wants
to invite me over while he IS there
Would it cheaper me to accept
this invitation, or should my sister
and brother-in-law bring this man
to my home? ! do not know what
Is the proper course to take In this
matter as have no particular in
terest in this man, but do not want
to hurt the feelings of anyone.
YOURS RESPECTFULLY.
| 1t would not compromise you to
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

cd me as q poor relation. I'll
spring rome surprise on them the
! next call. trust mel"
I. So within a week, Walter, tr3ns-
formed as to garb, dignity and the
assurance of riches. appeared at
! the Martin home, a gaudy butter
fly. indeed. He made no boasts.
but his actions and his appearance
enforced attention. If not real es-
| teen. He went out with the Mar
tin boys and flung his ready cash
faround prodigally. He made hts
aunl ami her daughter presents
that almost bewildered them with
their expensiveness. He took rooms
at the leading hotel. hired an au-
T, tomobile for regular use and cut
quite a swath in the social circle
into which his relatives inducted
him.
There was a young fellow to
whom Walter was INTRODUCED. who
greatly caught his fancy. Some
how Neal Darrow was different to
others. He did mot sponge on the
spendthrift AZ the Martin boys did;
he even censured Walter for his
reckless extravsgance. although his
bwn family were reported well-to-
do. Then. one day. he introducsd
Walter to his charming sister.
Elvie.
| II was there that Walter opened
his eyes to Q new kind Of q world.
The Darrows were sensible, real
homo people. From the start Elyie
attracted Waiter. She WAS . syn.
| pathetic. charitable little body and
was deeply Interested IN mission
'ary work among the poor, 0ns
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

!. Wsshjpvton, D. c. Give fun name ane
stufn postage. b bfssf. All inquiries an
I n each individual. No attention VIII b
tain when it was introduced into
Europe, but at the time Of the first
English invasion of Ireland in
1170-7z the Irish were using, spir-
ituous liquors.
Q. When did Babylon fall and
who conquered Il? N. T.
A. Baylon was conquered by Cy-
rus in 52S B. c.. but the city was
spared. The walls and towers were
razed later by Darius. Hyspaspes
and Xerxes, who destroyed the
! temple. 49,,
@. What increase has there been
in the number of.ships of all types
,, in the United States navy during
1.-The last two years? A. H. c..
A. When war was declared there
were 364 ships in the navy. while
on Nov. l. 10 days before hostilitiep
! ceased, there were TIT. exclusive
of privately owned yachts and 9TH
| er vessels taken over for patrol
service. Rear Admiral Griffin, chief
Of the bureau of steam engineer
| ing, says that by July I, 1920, there
will be 1921 vessels in the navy.
@. Which is the older city, ST.
Augustine, Fla, or Ysleta. Texas!
R. w.
A. St. Augustine is the Oldest
town in the United States. 1t was
founded in 1865. Ysleta was an
Indian settlement and was founded
in 1882. .
] Q. Are there any remains OF
Noah's ark? A. X.
A. There are no remains of the
ark at the present day, although
it il claimed that am outline may
be traced on the summit Of Mt.
Ararat. where the ark Ii said to
have landed.
i @. What is the area and popula-
| tien of Czecho-Slovakia?
| J. A. P.
A. This newly created country
consists of the provinces Of Bohe-
mia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia
Its area il about $4,000 square
miles. The population is variously
estimated at from 100000 to H..
O0O, 900 people. or this number
6,750,00 are Czechs> and 2,250,00C
are Slovaks.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
Rest and Exercise.in Leeonotor
Atatia %

Atatia %
Only . small number Of the mary
thousands Of people infected each
year with the spirochete ever de-
velop loeomotoy ataxia, but it is
fairly well established now that It
least 80 per cent OF all classes CT
lOCom0tQr ataxia are the result Of
such an infection, usually Of sew
serAl years. duration. There must
be some additional Dr. predisposfng
cause which renders one individual
SO infected susceptible to such in
volyement of the nervous system
whereas another. individual per-
haps much more heavily infected
never suffers such m aftermath.
It is assumed by the masters Of the
subject that the spirQchete may
have selective affinity for nervous
tissue, in some strains; and there Is
not wanting strong clinical evi-
dence to support this view. But a
very frequent explanation Of the
vulnerability Of the nervous sys-
tenn IN one who has syphilis OF
some years standlns rs nervous IA
tigue. There is convincing testi-
mony 10 ndicate tnat emotiPnS'
stress. anxiety ABOUT business OF
domestic affairs, worry, and other
SINS reduce the natural resistance
o. nervous tissue or cells to the IN
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

eooddenoal. the replies being eenS ote
paid 10 ANONYMOUS lsttessl.
Q. How many men were there
in Washington's cabinet, and what
departments have been established
since that time? M. L. H
A. Washington's cabinet had four
members. They were secretary Of
state, secretary Of the treasury.
secretary Of war, and the attorney
general, appointed to office in 1888.
The office Of postmaster general
was created in 1894. and raised to
the rank of cabinet Office in 1929.
A separate navy department was
established in 1888; interior de-
partment in 1919; the agricultural
department in 1889; commerce and
labor in 1903, and q separate labor
department In 1913.
@. What is q good process for
removing mortar and smoke stains
from a brick mantel piece?
G, A. NJ.
A. Sandpaper or powdered pum-
Ice stone will remove mortar and
smoke stains and make the mantel
piece appear new.
@. What is the record OF the
amount Of milk and Of butter pro-
duced nv a COW? G. E.
A. The department of agricul-
ture says that Duchess Skylark
Crmsby." q Holstein-Friesian cow,
made the worlds record for butter.
having produced in one year 27,S00
pounds Of milk, which yielded 1,5Oh
pounds Of butter. while "Tilly Al
cartra," also a Holstetn, holds the
worlds record for milk, having
produced 33,415 pounds OF milk,
which yielded 1923 pounds Of but
ter.
@. During the war was the
strength of the regular navel
forces larger than that Of the naval
reserve? A. NJ. J.
A. The navy department says
that there were 3.430 men in the
regular naval forces, while there
were 2l7.227 in the naval reserve
O., Who were the first people tc
make alcohol2 3. G>
A. The origin Of the manufac.
ture Of alcohol is uncertain. The
Chinese claim to have made it ai
far back as 200 B. c. It is not GER
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
H&dr1t, IHo1no|
14i!lDrOHrQmcC
% IMnc. .ELIZARETH THOMpSON

accept your sisters invitation. 1t
is only natural that she should in
vite you.
Dear Mrs, Thompson: Do you
think fellow who gets acquainted
with a girl through flirting would
have much respect for her: Would
they make good life partners?
How can a girl who is backward
win the love Of q man? RUBY.
Flirting is not q safe way. to
make the acquaintance of man.
There have been times, however,
when man and woman have met
through circumstance and not in
PRODUCTION. that both respect each
other just as much. Your question
depends entirely upon the charac-
ter and personality OF the girl and
man in question. II the girl is real
ly worthy and flirted when her
better-self was not uppermost, and
II the man is kind and appreciates
the goodness In the girl, she has
nothing to fear afterward, and they
| would make a. good life partners
as il they had met in more con-
ventional way. -.-,.+f.
! Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you
kindly inform me al to the proper
use Of place cards? -
IGNORANT PIGGY.
Place cards was originated to
prevent confusion at large dinner
parties. Now they are used for
/, smaller dinners. too.. and serve as
favors and table decoration as we'll
as to inform the guests where to
sit.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have a
son who served nearly two years in
the army. but Is now working in
another state. He wants to apply
+; for his bonus. but don't know where
to write. Will you please advise
me what to do about this?
MRS. C. II.
Write to the Bureau of Var Risk
Insurance. Washington, D. c.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
The War a Year Ago

+ Germans withdrew their main
forces from Ghent.
T. United States army advanced
along the Meuse to within six miles
Of Sedan.
Germans began q rapid retrca. IN
center. a. q result Of the menace
en- the Hanks. @
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

I Illinois is not yet over the top with its
quota for Jewish relief. Only two days re-
main in which to make contributions. This is
. fund to which gentiles are under obligations
10 contribute no less than those of the Jewish
faith 1t is for a work of humanity which
passes all racial and class bounds.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
Among the earliest strikes in tn

Among the earliest strikes in the
United States were those Of the
shoemakers In Philadelphia In 1895
and 17sS. of the sailors in Mex
York in, 1908. the shipwrights at
Msdford. Mass, in 1917, the Al
bany printers In 1891. and the New
York hattsrs In 1874
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
Do your bit for the Red Cross.

& Despite the Strikes the country is too busy
10 listen to tine reasons why the Coal Trade as
sociation Of New York thinks the government
should keep Its hands OF coal prices while
b shortage exists
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06


salt, one tablespoon sugar. one
teaspoon soda, one egg. Add white
flour and graham -four.
Two Good Fritter Recipes.
Apple Friters-Place in a mixing
bowl one egg, one-half cup of milk.
IL tablespoons Of flour, one table,
spoon Of sugar, two tablespoons of
shortening, one teaspoon of bak-
ing powder, one teaspoon OF va
nilla.
Beat to q smooth batter. Pare
and cut the apples in quarters. Dip
in the batter and fry until golden
brown. Serve with vanilla sauce.
Steamed dried peaches or other
fruit may be used in place of the
fresh fruit II desired.
French Coffee Fritters-Two din
ner rolls, one and one-half cups
strong coffee, one teaspoon va
nilla extract, sugar, flying batter.
Cut the rolls into even sized
slices, one-fourth OF an inch thick.
Cut on the crusts, put the slices
into q pudding dish. pour over the
coffee and add the vanilla extract,
and allow to soak for 25 minutes.
Dip each slice into frying batter.
SO as to completely cover It and
fry a golden brown in smoking hot
fat. Drain on kitchen paper.
Rredge well with sugar and serve
hot with hot milk or hot coffee
sauce.
To make the frying batter: Beat
up one egg, until light, add one
half cup of milk. one tablespoon Of
strong coffee, one tablespoon Of
olive oil, and sift in one cup Of
dour mixed with one teaspoon Of
salt.
! Beat until smooth and glossy.
Allow to stand in the refrigerator
for one hour, add one teaspoon OF
baking powder and use,
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Oatmeal Prunes
Toast Butter
Coffee Milk
LUNCHEON.
Corn Choxder
Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Apple
Bread Butter
Tea
DINNER.
Sausage Boiled Potatoes
Mashed White Potatoes
Hot Corn Bread Butter
Grape Jam
Tea Milk
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

The earliest coinage that can be
called American was ordered by the
Virginia company, and was mintsd
In the BermuGas In 1912. But then.
and for long afterwards. the stant-
ard currency OF Virginia was to-
bacco.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06

lost - Z result Of the ataxia.
Therefore It Is often advisable for
the Ataxic individual to begin his
muscle reeducation by very simple
rest exercises. / shall describe such
exercises IL the, next talk on this
subject Most OF them are passive
movements, and therefore an in-
telligent attendant or nurse is re-
quired, unless the physician him
self directs the exercises, which is
always advisable at the beginning
and at reasohable intervals
throughout the treatment.
A natural or normal muscular
movement, intended to explain, Ia
performed accurately, exactly. eco-
nomically and gracefully. When
the movements become wavering,
jerkY. exaggerate or chaotic las
typically seen in . drunken person)
they are called ataxic. Indeed,
many q sober victim Of locomotor
ataxia appears q little tipsy to the
superficial observer.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
Argus Information Bureau

question b. writing Ths Au Inf
eooanuA drss Individual No attention VIII b
Rock Island Argus., 1919-11-06
Household Hints

spoons shortening (meltedl, pinch
salt, one tablespoon sugar. one
teaspoon soda, one egg. Add white
flour and graham -four.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-11-13

clock with Mrs. Elmer A. Friend.
 Merchants of Seward are complaining about the boys of the town marking up the show windows with soap. Hallo- We'en is over.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-11-13
SYLVIA SECURES THE AGENCY FOR ELTENOLEAN PHONOGRAPH

The agency of the Elti-noIcan pho rorraph. one of .hc best machines now on the market, has been placed with Sylvia. One of the phonographS has been received here and is now on cNhi bition at Syiyias. The phonograph~ ranges at all prices and they make T most suitable Christmas Gife. The Elti-nolean plays records of all makes. Come in and inspect this wonderful phonOgraph at Sylvia's.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-11-13
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

Steamer Admiral Watson sojlrd rom Valdez at | o'clock this morning and iS due to arrive in Seward this ai .eruoon at o'clock The Watson zoe, 70 Anchorage before returning south.
 A work train came in at 6 o'clocl, his morning bringing in ahout 22 pos fcuCors.
 k. C. Dohcrty, tho Cool, Inlet fish king, is registered at the Hotel SrAtoH.
 Roy Fox is registered at the Hotc' Overland from out the line.
 John Hershey the mining magnato of Hope, accompanied by his wife ar lived on the train this morning and aro guests at the Hotel Sexton.
 J. A. Ramon, from Mile l5. iS re- ris'ornd at the Hotel sexton.
 The Women'S Club of Seward will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O O.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-11-13
PRISONERS GET MAIL

BERNE, Nov, l3- Since the be ginning of the war, in" Swiss mails have forwarded and retranSmittcd for prisoner, of war over 560, 0,00O.00O let rcr5 aud 9&,0OO,O0O parcels.
 FOR SALE Underwood typewrit. CT, good shape, high power rifle. ln- duirc at Gateway. Nh.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-05-30

legislation to develop a more uniform
and cO-ordinated system of operation.
The wartime prohibition act should
be amended or repealed so far as it
applies to wines and beers.
There is no occasion for amy gen
eral revision" of the present system
of import duties, with the exception
of the necessary protection for the
new dye industry and against possible
trade discrimination by foreign
powers.
Revision of federal taxes to simplify
administration, elimination of minor
taxes such as excise upon various
manufacturers and taxes upon retail
sales and adjustment of incomes, ex-
cess profits and estate taxes as the
mainstay of revenue sources is neces-
sary.
That a new organization of indus
try" with labor participating in it's
control, is necessary to make opera
tive community Of interests be-
tween capital and labor.
The United States Employment Ser
vice should be continued and several