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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

menace Suddenly, halfway I'D a
steep incline, with a lightling-Iike
turn, Warren swung out his free
hand. There was a crack as of part
ing bones. The ruffian went flat
and senseless. Warren picked nm
the fallen revolver There was no
time to return in hope of finding his
abandoned horse.
Run with me as fast and far as
you can stand it." he spoke to his
companion, and both were breath
less as they finally rested half a
dozen miles from the spot where
they had left the outlaw. Don't
mind a little jar. We can get along
better with the handouts apart.
Hold firm now" and he seized the
chain in a knotted twist. \. SnapI
They were free.
Il felt so safe with you" fluttered
Madge Burt, lifting to his her con-
fiding eyes and Warren took her
hand and thus they wandered on
like some happy boy and girl.
1t was Just dusk when they came
in sight of the lights of home.
whence Acton Burt and a party of
friends were just preparing to start
In quest of absent sister and friend.
whose journeys end meant a life
journey renewed later on as loving
husband and wife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Brad'sBit O. Verse
RUSSIA.

The bushwah on his lotsky would
tend his beans and pears II let
alone by Trotsky and other pesky
bears; he simply wants a chansky
to make his garden grow; but med
dlesome old Pansky must chase him
to and fro. No bushwah cares a
darnsky who wears the pewter
crown IL old long -whiskered Laru-
sky will keep away from town and
let him pillow his acres and raise
cabbage crop. He's tired of
spelling fakiTs and soVietic Stop.
The peasant, big and gentle, has
fed al Rainbow Inn on fanoi"s
sentimental till he is pale and thin;
he'd like to earn n honesty ald
put il in the bank II bowling 'iA
Bumtonesk- were made 20 walk ti.a
plank. What Russia most is nsrj-
/ ing is Just a chance TO work, 90
have more men at wedding, al
less at jar and jerk; to build NOR
roads and binskys, to sell moe
cheese and chalk; 70 can the lau
Leninsltys whose only line is "a g.
The bushwah on his farmslsy would
raise the stun for pone If lofty
browed PaJarmsky would let ai-
fairs alone; he doesn't care a plat
ter for toll that he must face n
cranks would cease their clotter
and let him run his place.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Give Them the Bumps.

No more elaborate propaganda ever was en-
ployed in this country, if that for the sale of
Liberty bonds is excepted, than the publicity
campaign on behalf of the resumption of con-
struction early this season. About the time it
began to bear fruit the price of lumber started
going up by jumps, and great many who had
changed their mind regarding building changed
it again and will do nothing this season.
Lumber dealers blame the manufacturers,
saying they are only passing along to the pub
lie the higher scales exacted of them. Manu-
facturers blame the dealers, declaring they are
extorting inordinate profits.
There ought to be some public agency to
grasp both by the scruff of the neck and bump
their heads together till the former schedules
are restored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
TIHIIEs DAILY SHORT STORY

and in the ardor of his resolve he
brought his sinewy fist down upon
the porch railing, splitting it in
two. He, the man who cracked a
walnut by inserting it in the bend
of his arm and could hurl a ham
mer two hundred feet, asked only
to face the whirlwind for a test of
his friendship.
His 'ardor, his manliness. his I'M
daunted bravery comforted the old
people. Within an hour, posted as
fully as was possible, Warren
started out to trail the abductors.
Two days, and he had met a human
being. The morning of the third he
awoke with a shock. Beside him on
the ground was a beautiful young
girl, her loneliness rather bright
ened than otherwise by the pathetic
disquiet that showed in her troubled
eyes. Around one of her wrists was
a handcuff and the connecting chain
Of its mate ran to that of Warren.
In his sleep. Samsonlike, he had
been outwitted by a sneering, burly
bully who, holding him within range
of his revolver, said:
i've made you both safe, I was
taking the girl to where she'll stay
until her folks produce a fine ran
som. She got her brother away, but
we've got her. Marchi"
Warren was at a disadvantage,
but bided his time with patience. He
fancied he analysed the situation
correctly. In a quick, low whisper,
he told his wondering mariner in
captivity who he was. and Of his
mission Their guardian directed
them ahead Of him. his revolver still
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
A LOYAL FRIEND.
By RALPH HAMILTON.

Newspaper Union.)
an a hurry, Lee?"
Tremendous, vital-not a min
ute to lose. I've just time to catch
the train for Waynesboro."
what are you going into that
wilderness for?"
Because I'm needed-bad1y. Tell
you when I come back" and War
rem Lee, about as perfect speci-
men of athletic perfection as one
sees in a days journey, swung free
from the half-detaining clasp of a
close friend
He was a fine, clean-cut, energetic
model of manliness and strength,
straight as an arrow.
He had said he was needed, which
was the truth indeed, and concep-
ton of the fact breathed in every
movement of haste and resolve.
Warren was one of those FORUM
ate favorites of destiny who had
been left more than enough to live
On. He was always on the move
brisk, untiring and full of vim, but
1t was all in the line of enjoying
himself. Fishing, hunting, automo-
bling, he admitted that his lie
was rather an idle one, but now
that a friend was in trouble, pos
sibly in peril, every nerve in his
bod. responded to the call to pure,
true friendship and loyalty.
Once while in college Acton Burt
had risked >his life for him and
Warren never forgot it. He had not
been his old-time chum for two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

President Town1ey Of the Nonpartisan
league found guilty of conspiracy to defeat the
war aims Of the country. complains he did not
have a chance during trial to prove his 10y
atty. Like the rest Of u.s. he had his oppor-
tunity when the conflict was being fought He
may have considered himself perfectly loyal
and perhaps he was, measured by peace stand
ards. The trouble was that he insisted that
the army should be raised and equipped, and
other things done according to the Townley
notion. instead Of the way the war department
was doing It. So far actual results were
concerned the Nonpartisan league head could
hardly have taken any course which would
have better pleased the enemies of the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

One needn't be anything more than lay
man to feel an interest in a contest which is
said to have been arranged between two st.
Paul physicians. Both are to expose them
selves to variety Of contagious diseases. One
win fortify his constitution in advance by the
use of vaccines and antitox1ns calculated to
lay low the specific germs he will introduce
into his system, while the other proposes to
depend upon only fresh air, good sanitation,
proper food and wholesome drink. After ex-
posure both will go into quarantine to await
the outcome.
Here is duel which ought to create as much
comment as the Willard-Dempsey engagement
and certainly it is more worthy of the efforts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Today's Events

Today is celebrated in Brazil as
Liberty day.
The observance of Bastile day in
France today will be combined
with the oficial victory celebra-
ton.
Atlantic City is The meeting
place today of the annual conven-
ton of the National Poster Adver-
Using association.
Organization of the South Da-
kota division of the American Leg
ion is to be perfected at a meeting
to be opened today at Sioux Falls.
The annual convention of the
Lithographers' International Pro-
tective and Beneficial association
of the United States and Canada
meets today in Chicago.
Wage and other problems follow
ing in the wake of the war are to
be discussed by the International
I,ongshoremen's association, meet
ing in annual session today at
Galveston
Delegates from all parts of the
United States and Canada are at
San Francisco today to attend the
national convention of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians of America.
The Southeastern Good Roads
congress combined with an agri-
cultural. implement and tractor
exposition, opens at Greenville, S.
c., today and continues through the
week.
All business and professional
women's clubs in the United States
are to be federated under one ma
tional head at a convention which
has been called to assemble today
in St Louis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Let's Go.

Let's Go.
An old work horse will stay in
harness the longer for an occa-
sionaI spell in the pasture.
X was a big healthy man with
an important job. At least folks
considered him healthy, he had
such vigor and endurance, work
ing weekdays and Sundays with
never a holiday, because he was
tied to his business.
Yet sometimes X felt strangely
tired, for a man who devoted only
fourteen hours day to business
1855 days a year, and now and then
he dropped in to see the doctor ana
just got "a good tonic"-whatever
that may be. The doctor, an I'M
amiabIe man, measured KS h. p
for X presented to the doctors
critical inspection (a) a high stom-
ach, OBJ the rosy cheeks due to
minute dilated arterioles, and (c)
everything we need not mention
which suggested nothing normal 20
the doctor.
Under protest X removed his B.
V. DIS for every examination. All
he needed was a good tonic, he
kept muttering. Nevertheless the
doctor diagnosed c. V. d. The sys-
tolic pressure was $50 m. m, which
was bad; but the diastolic pressure
was 108 m. m, which was worse,
for it signified an overload on KS
heart even when X imagined he
was resting. A neart overloaded all
the time tires outteventually.
No, the doctor did not lie. He
was frank enough with X. He told
the man that unless he shortened
his days his days would be short
ened for him. He prescribed for x
an eight-hour day, two hours OF
open air recreation or play or
amusement, at least two days away
from work out of every month.
But x could not.
So the doctor appealed to Mrs.
x. He urged her to make her
husband buy an automobile and
tinker with it and take her for
long rides every day. poor thing,
she needed the air too.)
But Mrs. x would not. Why,
they couldn't afford it! How couM
x leave his business that way?
X owned half a dozen we'll rented
residences in town and a good farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
An EighfePn-Vea Problem

Please tell me what is considered
the ideal weight for a healthy 18-
year-old girl. Is pimply eruption
on the face always a sign of i'm
pure blood? IN. A. I'd
Answer.-The weight varies with
stature. Multiply the height in
incres by two, and that will give
approximately the normal weight
for girls from II to 90 PimpIes on
the face are never a sign of impure
blood-whatever impure blood may
be.
A Young Fellow Taking ButtermiIk
eat graham bread, bran mash
for breakfast, fruit, cereals, etc, no
meat. tea or coffee. Have fine
health. Am so years old. Allow
me to ask: Is the effect of the use
of buttermilk to reduce acidity of
the urine and blood as good when
the buttermilk is three or four days
old as when it is fresh? &c. M. b.
Answer.-Yes. And accept my
congratulations, sir, for not saying
that you are so years young.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

material for our textiles? I.MT
A. The main sources OF textile
materials are the four groups, cots
ton and fax plants, sheep and silk
worms.
@. Who wore the first hat?
A. In history, the first hat that
is mentioned is that worn by Sarah,
the wife of Abraham.
O. Which fruits are especially
good for the complexion? S..
A Oranges, lemons. lines, grapes
and apples are all good for the
complexion.
Q. Has the sacred bull of India
ever been introduced into the
United States? f. d.
A. Yes. This animal has been
grown in considerable numbers
along our gulf coast. It is immune
from the Texas tick and the fever
that is brought by that insect
There are considerable advantages
in raising this breed Of cattle in
the regions where the tick is most
deadly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

stuck to you regardless of what
she heard. She was too ready to
make an excuse 1 feel that the
thing she did reflects upon her. She
lacks soul if she let your origin
stand in the way of love.
Your idea of going to another
town is a good one, it seems to me.
Old associates are hard to break
away from, and prejudice is hard
to break down. The people here
have formed their opinions of you,
and you will have to come back a
different man before they will
change their attitude toward you.
Your happiness depends entirely
upon your character. Make a man
of yourself now so that you will
feel worthy of the right girl when
you find her. l feel sure that you
will find her if you look for her.
OF course when your mind is on
painted faces and firtations you do
not attract higher things.
l certainly wish you courage to
face the change, and I wish you all
possible happiness for the future.
Thank you for giving pleasure to
me.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you
please tell me how to make love?
WAITING.
Unless love is expressed natur-
ally and as the feeling Willis it is
artificial and lacks sincerity. Fol-
low the dictates of your heart.
Sometimes. however. it is well to
restrain love if it is too violent.
The loved one tires quickly if
smothered with it.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Is it
proper for girls of Is and Is years
of age to attend public dances?
BETSY.
No, girls of Is and 16 are too
young to attend public dances.
''Mrs. ]. J. NJ: 1t has been i'm
possible for me to get the address
you request. Thank you for your
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14


@. What is the Chinese objection
to building railroads? T. II. n.
A. The Chinese believe in a cer-
tain evil spirit the activities OF
which are somewhat limited be-
cause it can travel only in a
straight line. For this reason the
Chinese build a blank wall in front
of their gates which necessitates a
sharp turn in entering. So is the
evil spirit kept out. Railroad tracks
do not lend themselves to this treat
ment. but, on the contrary. seem TO
facilitate the activities of the evil
one. Consequently the Chinese OBJ
ject to railroads.
Q. What is a battleship "in ordi-
nary? c. H. F.
A When a battleship is Gin full
commission" it carries its full quota
of officers and men; when it is lin
reserve" it carries a half quota;
when it is ain ordinary" it has a
skeleton crew, and when it is "out
of commission" it has only care
takers.
@. What living things supply the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

I. ". ". are planning city Of their own
somewhere out in the arid lands of the state
Of Washington. Leaders say they are utterly
Disguised with all existing municipalities. 1t
was expected that the organization would reg
lister dissatisfaction soon after July 1, but it is
a little surprising that the building Of g new
town is to result Wonder who they expect
to employ to do the work?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

circular letter sent out by the numbering
interests telling why it has been necessary to
advance prices states that lowing to almost
unprecedented rains for three or four months
numbering operations have been seriously
hampered" OF course. And If it hadn't been
rain it would have been some other darn thing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

of press agents On the one side is arrayed
the whole field of those who pin their faith to
the efficacy of medicine and on the other those
who believe in letting nature have a fair chance
to do its work
What chance to work up popular interest
Given one-tenth Of the newspaper space de-
voted to the big fight July this contest ought
to draw ten times as much at the gate!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
SeasOnabIe VegetabIes.


Asparagus Salada - Two cups
cooked asparagus, two hard-boiled
eggs. two cups shredded lettuce,
salad dressing, one tablespoon olive
oil, scant teaspoon vinegar.
Mix together the asparagus and
shredded lettuce with olive oil ana
vinegar. Add salad dressing TO
moisten thoroughly. Chill, arrange
in nests of salad green and gar
nish with the hardboiled eggs and
additional dressing.
Pittsburgh Potatoes Two cups
raw potato cubes, one small onion,
one cup white sauce, one pimento
or green pepper, one cup mild
cheese, one-half teaspoon salt.
Add onion finely cut to chopped
to potato cubes and cook five min
utes in boiling sailed water. Add
pimento or green pepper cut IN
small pieces and cook seven min
utes longer. Cook all in as little
water as possible ami drain at end
of cooking period. Turn the po-
tato. onion and pimento into the
creased casserole, pour over the
white sauce, cover top with cheese
cut in small pieces. sprinkle with
salt and paprika, if desired, and
bake in moderate oven till pota-
toes are soft.
Cabbage a la Caulifiower - One
solid head of cabbage, pinch of
soda. one tablespoon butter, one
tablespoon -four. milk, pepper, salt.
Cut cabbage in quarters or
smaller sections and let stand in
cold water about an hour. Then
cook uncovered in boiling. we'll
sailed water about so minutes or
until cabbage is tender. Add pinch
of soda about 10 minutes before
cabbage is done. Drain through
colander and chop cabbage fno
with a large knife. Now melt but
ter in large skillet. add the chop
ped cabbage, a little pepper and
salt to taste, pour over enough
milk to not quite cover and dredge
lightly with the -four Cook until
-four is well done, stirring often
to prevent milk from burning
ANY left over is excellent with
the addition of one or two beaten
eggs, put in a buttered baking
dish. sprinkled on tor with bread
crumbs. and baked in moderate
oven till egg is set.
/ New Discoveries.
Do not throw away your hus-
banda mr. sOn's usnd safety razor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

Federal taxes this year will take $4,000 of
his salary. and yet the president is managing
to keep stiff upper lip. If kicking in this
country were confined to people who contribute
more than he does to the national treasury
what peaceful land it would be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
The War a Year Ago

Great Britain AID Germany
agreed on terms for exchange Of
prisoners.
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt
killed in aerial fight and buried
with military honors by the Ger
mans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

Rich Germans, anticipating stir taxation.
are crowding into Denmark. All of them, no
doubt, would now protest that they never did
favor the German military policy and therefore
they feel under no obligation to share Hs Bit
ter fruits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

Chicago reports 80 per cent more cases of
delirium tremens since July than before. The
result, probably, of trying to beat the officers
to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

A Three-Eye league manager busted" an
umpire yesterday. 1t always happens about
this time of the year and when the mercury is
at its present altitude.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

Green, it is said, is to be substituted for
olive drab in army uniforms. Is this another
Irish conspiracy?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
ILLINOIS RANKS HIGHEST.

Illinois has one bank for each
APPS of its population; New York,
one bank for each 10,465; Pennsyl-
vania, one~bank for each 6,029, and
Massachusetts sne bank for each
S.546.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Menu Hint
BREAKFAST.
RaspberrieS
Bacon Omelet
WaHles

Fried Bananas Wanles
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Salomi Sausage Potato Salad
Sliced Tomato Hot Biscuits
Banana Rice Pudding
Tea
DINNER.
Grapefruit Cocktail
Filet OF Whitefish
Southern Potatoes
Asparagus Salad
Rolls Butter Iced Tea
Halves of Canialoupe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Argus Information Bureau
by TEMPLE

question by wriun
bureau Frederic Hask D C.
aGdes
attention viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Household Hints

they are unusually nice for remov-
ing hooks and eyes or buttons.
To clean white linen or canvas
shoes, slightly. wet a small, stin
brush with water, rub il over a
cake of securing soap. then brush
the soiled shoes with it, This re-
moves all dirt and makes shoes
look like new after each cleaning.
DO not have the brush very wet
To Clean White Pairt-Dissolve
piece of ammonia about the size
Of walnut in half a pint Of water,
and rub the paint carefully with
sponge. Dry with a clean. soft
buster.
Good Sweets.
Excellent Fudge-Three cups or
sugar. one tablespoon theaping) or
cocoa, one teaspoon of salt, enough
water to stir ingredients together
good, stir on stove until it boils--
Just enough to make a very soft
ball in cold water. Then remove
from stove to some cold place with
out stirring until cold then beat
until creamy, which will be quite a
while.
You may think this will never
set, but it will be delicious and
creamy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

Prisoner at the bar, are you guilty or moi
guilty?"
Path and phwat are yez there fur If moi
to find out?'-Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
New Discoveries.

New UIec0VtfIpks
Do not throw away your hus-
bands or sons used safety razor
blades. Save them for ripping;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14

whole lot of folks thought it a sure sign
Of the times when the Elks elected Frank Rain
an grand exalted ruler Wednesday. Yet no
body said anything year ago when Campbell
was elected to the same office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
Rise in Value.

Dauber-"I got more than 1 expected TO
my last picture"
Friend-"Why, I thought your landlor,
agreed to take It in lieu OF next months rent
Dauber-"Yes, but he raised my rent
Exchange.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1919-05-03
VICTORY LOAN DAY
GENERALLY OBSERVED HERE
Business Generally Suspended
and a Large Number of People
From Outside Join Eureksns
in Helping to Put Over the Vic
tory Loan.

Liberty Loan Day. Friday, May
I'd, is being generally observed in Eu-
reka as a holiday. The mines are
closed down and the men employed
are all in town to join in the doings
OF the day. and business in town has
been almost suspended.
At the ball grounds this forenoon
the match game of baseball between
the County Council of Defense and
High School clubs is being played be-
fore a large gathering.
To-day's train from Palisade bring
ing the speakers and those from the
north end of the county who are
coming to assist in putting Eureka
County over in the Victory Loan, is
announced to reach here about 2 D.
M. following which the 'Kaiser's
Finish" a wal picture, will be pre-
sented at the Eureka Theatre.
In the evening the visiting speak,
ers. Rev. Brewster Adams, and the
war heroes Sergeant Gibbs and Lieu
tenant Willie. will address the peo-
pie at the Eureka Theatre. At the
close of the speaking a free all night
dance will be given by the County
Council of Defense, in which all are
invited to participate.
Last, but not least of Importance.
is the sale of the Victory Loan Notes,
which will be conducted throughout
the day and night by the County
Council of Defense, assisted by it's
lady workers. 1t is up to us as a
part of the people of a great Nation
to do our share toward paying the
bills incurred in bringing the great
world war to a close.
In a recent competitive contest of
seven States the following slogan
won first prize: you bought bonds
for war; now buy them for peace"
This expresses what every loyal
American citizen should do. Dig
down and buy whatever you can
in large or small amounts-and live
up to the standard of the people of
a rich and powerful country.