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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

There was a precious heirloom in
the Wilde family, with which all
Rockton was familiar. 1t was a dia-
mond sunburst, which Esther al
ways wore on important occasions
| Val made sure that it was in place
upon this particular evening. It's
value was very considerable and he
knew that its loss would be deeply
mourned by the fair girl he hoped
to make his bride.
"Oh, deari" suddenly exclaimed
Esther, shrinking back in terror. A
man, wearing a half-mask over his
face, had sprung from behind a
tree. In a twinkling he had despoil-
ed Esther of the jeweled ornament
stop, you ruffiani" shouted Val,
disengaging Esther's arm. leaping
upon the audacious robber and
flinging him to the ground.
go easy misteri" snarled the lat
ter, and leveling a revolver, he
struggled to his feet.
"Be CAREFUL" quavered Esther.
HE is going to shoot"
The footpad did shoot. Two sharp
reports rang out. The highwayman
turned and fled.
81 will restore your property if I
have to follow that miscreant to the
ends of the eatRh," Wanted Val.
Don't risk your life" began Es-
Their, but with an injunction to
hurry home to safety Val dashed in
hot pursuit of the thief, and both
were lost to sight
Esther did not enter the house
when she reached it, but stood at
the garden gate, peecing anxious;y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
ThUFINW IIII5 FALUIl-
a BY Oullia Frances Pfeiffer.

Copyright, 1919, by Western News
paper UnioR)
When Ernest Druse came back
from the war, bearing the scars OF
several wounds, a record for eXcep-
tionaI bravery and two honor dec
orations, the girls of RocktOn went
fairly wild over him. He was hero,
idol, and petted and feted favorite,
while stay-at-homes became back
numbers, for the time at least.
"He makes me tired" observed
Val Newcomb to a coterie of friends.
Hes a monopolizer so far as the
company and attention of the ladies
are concerned; that is sure" re-
marked one of the group.
'cValor, courage and all that sort
of stuff You'd think he had won the
var all by himself" jeered Val.
His last captivation is Esther
Wilde. Seems to think all he has to
do is to look at at girl and she is
his own special property"
NUmi Sour grapes, eh?' was sug-
gested, which Val took with mani
fest Miniature and walked away
muttering to himself
I've got to devise some kind Of a
move to make myself solid with the
girls" he soliIoQuized, sourly. 1T
was fair sailing with Esther until
that khaki wonder put in an appear
anee. I don't mind the general lot,
but Esther is the pick of them al,
has money, beauty and social posi-
ton, and I'm not going to give up
my hopeszands dreams Sn>eA@lHL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
Progress and the Supreme Court.

The state of Illinois is about to adopt a
new constitution to replace one which has been
outgrown for many years. We hope that
great many handicaps that we have been labor
ing under will be removed and both state and
local advancement facilitated. The new con-
stitution will bring added problems before the
state supreme court It is important that that
body shall be so constituted that it can deal
with the new questions fairly and from an ad-
vanced standpoint Commenting upon this as
pect of the campaign now being waged in the
Fourth supreme judicial district the Quincy
Herald says:
1t is no secret that some of the men
recently chosen to the supreme court Of
the state are political thinkers of the
old school, men whose ideas naturally
will find their way into the law of the
state unless counter balanced by pro-
gressive wide-awake modern thought on
questions Of first importance in this
state. The Interpretation OF the new
constitution demands forward looking
men Surely it should not be inter-
preted by bench of seven men all OF
whom are of the same political and eco
nomic school Of thought.
The only objection made to Floyd
Thompson anywhere in the district is
that he is young. Perhaps that is his
greatest asset. He has quick and apt
mind He is progressive and modern in
thought. He is wonderfully studious and
energetic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
lEEIEAITN TAlz ZS
BY WILLIAM .;!I .ug Bray RAD ND.

development OF the nerve center
which controls the function OF
talking about the neighbors.
Somebody has compared tea
fiends with alcoholic topers. There
is no analogy. Tea is a true slim
ulant. Alcohol is a narcotic de-
present. Liquor viii invariably
put the topper to sleep, if he takes
enough; he may or may not wake
from the sleep in this world; often
he does not, and that is better Tor
the world. Tea will never put any
body to sleep. The Moderate or
proper use Of tea is a beneficial
habit. There Is no such thing as
a moderate or proper use OF alco-
holic beverages.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Rare Case OF Jumping Jupiter
Rheumatic.
wonder what you would advise
for a man who has an obstinate
case Of rheumatism Of the kind
that jumps about from place to
place, now in the side, now over
the heart, now in the neck and
head, mostly after he goes to bed.
Would it help him to 90 to Hot
Springs? What would purify his f.,
blood? (Mrs. r. H. W.
ANSWERED. is exceedingly hard
to diagnose, especially by long dis
lance communication. If I were
in the mans predicament I would
not include Hot Springs in my itin'
erary. If l travelled at all it would
be to a good doctor somewhere.
Is Water Cress Fit to Eatl
| am very fond of water cress
and have been eating it all winter
But along comes a friend who tells
me it is not fit to eat Is that true?
TX A M
ANSWER-Some friends are al
ways taking the joy out of life.
Water cress contains considerable
natural iodine and is a good thing
for persons with a tendency to
simple goitre to eat frequently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
Brad's Bit O. Verse
THE REAL TEST.

1t is not merely what you eat,
but what you're able to digest that
makes your disposition sweet and
gives you pep and vim and zest.
'Tis not the sundry sums you make,
but what you save and salt away
that helps you out when fortunes
break. and pulls you through the
rainy day. 1t is not 80 feet of
shelves with books to read and
lightly prize, but lore acquired by
digs and delves that makes you
truly great and wise. 1t is not loud
apparel gay that makes a noble
man of you. but how you act along
the way, and whether you are just
and true. 1t is not what you seem
TO be, or what of goodness you pro-
fesS, but what you are impresses
me, and makes your sum of right
eousness. 1t is not what you mean
to do, or what you grandly may
pretend. but what you practice and
put through that makes OF you 4
loyal friend. 1t is not merely quot
ing creeds that wins a mansion
over there, but doing brave unself-
ish deeds and making life more
bright and fair.
GLEN BRADSHAW,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

calculations for future dates will.
be beyond all comprehension.
Furthermore, il will cause a saw
ing of nearly fifteen million dol
lars a year in cost of printed and
Autographed calendars, as no
printed calendars will be needed
when this new form is adopted. 1t
is estimated that the total saving
of time and money will equal fully
fifty million dollars a year in this
country alone.
The association will also assist
in the organization of similar as
sociations in other countries and
will work for the adoption OF the
reform by other nations also. II
an international council is estab-
Iished the matter will be brought
before that body.
Since neither the number nor
the length of our present months
is governed by changes of the
moon or by any of natures laws,
it is claimed that the change to
the new form can be made very
easily.
The plan also provides that
Easter Sunday and Good Friday
shall be placed on certain fixed
dates. It is explained that the
setting of these on fixed dates was
considered at the time our present
calendar was adopted The plac-
ing of these on fixed dates would
simply be another step in the
much desired absolute regularity.
The officers of the association
state that the plan has met with
the unanimous approval of The
highest authorities. Congress VIII
be asked to pass a bill which the
association will have introduced.
The bill is very carefully drawn
and provides that the change shall
take place on Sunday the first day
of the year. 1922.
Among the organizer OF the
American Equal Month Calendar
association are bankers lawyers
merchants, manufacturers and
other leading business men. Four
of the six officers are officers of
banks. or leading corporations.
The directors are all business or
professional men OF high standing
in the community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
DISHES FOR THE INVALID.

Many Uses for Rice-Where
there is an invalid, it is well to
have a soup plate of correctly
boiled rice on hand. There are
many uses for it. If it is cold and
you want it hot, all you need do
is to put the amount of rice want
ed into a strainer and pour boiling
water over it very slowly and It
will be ready TO use as a vegeta-
BILE. A tablespoonful can be added
to a cup of broth, one tablespoon
can be added to one cup of hot
milk, season and flavor with either
nutmeg or onion, thicken with a
little cornstarch and you have a
cup of cream rice soup. There
really is no end of uses for the
rice; in fact, every refrigerator
should have a covered bowl of rice.
TOast-Many persons think there
is nothing to making toast, but
there is an art in it. In the first
place, the bread must be at least
one day old. Be sure to cut it
even and rather thin, less than
one-half inch, remove the crust,
then slowly toast the bread. It is
D6SL " III II LII bllS ONCAi IL 80
then toast. AS soon as removed
from the toaster, place between
dolly or regular toast cover. AL
ways plan that the toast Will be
ready when the other food is
ready to place on tray There can
be a slice or two of toast on hand
for milk toast or for creamed
dishes.
Beef Tea-Take one-half pound
of round steak, remove all fat and
cut into very small pieces; put
into glass jar with one cup of cold
water; adjust rubber, screw on lid,
let it stand for one-half hour, then
place on rack in kettle of cold
water; bring to boil slowly; boil
two hours; strain and set in cold
place; when cold remove the small
particles of fat; reheat; season
with a little salt. A few drops
of caramel will add to the appear
ance of the beef tea.
Meat BrOth-Beef, lamb, veal and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

, down the street. She was quite So
licitous as to the welfare of her
courageous champion, although not
one whit perturbed at the loss OF the
ornament. Then she expressed a
sigh of relief. At the end of half an
hour Val came into view. His attire
was all awry. his collar torn out of
place.
"a deadly struggle and a desper-
ate villion!" announced Val. HE
escaped me, but not until 1 had
wrested from him your precious
property" and Val extended the
sunburst-
Precious" repeated Esther with
a slight smile. ''Oh, Mr.. Newcomb!
Why did you so foolishly risk injury
for a mere trifle? This is only a
substitute paste imitation which 1
have been wearing while the real
ornament is being reset.
Val Newcomb wilted. All the
same ne felt he must have demon
strated a bravery Esther could not
fail to admire. She gave him full
need Of praise until his bribed
emissary, while under the influence
of liquor, let out the details of the
secret compact.
Then Val Newcomb quietly left
town, for the engagement of Esther
and Ernest had been announced
that same day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

Ties taking" warned the YIN.
CA. mans companion as they ap-
preached q supposedly wounded
German officer. The "Y'' man had
gone over the top with the boys
and wae serving as q stretcher
bearer, so he kept on toward the
German. He wss within few feet
Of him when the officer, who had
his hands above his head in regu-
lar surrender fashion, made a sud
den motion with the right hand,
here was an explosion, and bull
let tore through the Americans
s-m.
The victim of this bit of German
strategy" IL Alexander p. Watson,
cf Knoxville, Tenn, who has just
returned from France. The KAN
sred" gun, which he has brought
homo as souvenir, is go small that
Il can be concealed in the palm OF
the hand. The short nuZzle is en-
.irely hidden By tie fingers The
weapon is also fitted with g stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
A Cnn of Tea.

A Cup vi lbsAs
A cup of tea that has not boiled
an instant is a stimulant to the
heart, the brain and the kidneys.
1t increases the functions OF these
organs. If taken as beverage,
with or without sugar and milk,
it will practically never do any
grown person any harm.
AS a beverage, tea is almost as
wholesome as coffee. 1t is not quite
so stimulating as coffee, and OF
course not so nourishing as coffee
with cream When one uses tea
or coffee or milk or water TO wash
down. half-masticated mCrsels of
food, then the drink does harm by
delaying digestion. But this is not
true when the liquid is taken sep
arately as a beverage. AS bev-
erage with the meals or before or
after the food any of these liquids
will aid digestion, provided you
like it.
Tea stimulates the body as cof-
fee does, though less strongly than
coffee. 1t is probably more fire.
quently abused than coffee. Abuse
of tea means drinking tea more
than twice a day-taking more than
one cup of tea at any time or one
cup more than two times in the
day.
Tea contains more tannin (tan-
mic acid than coffee. Therefore
the infusion must be drunk imme-
diately after the boiling water has
been poured over the leaves, lest
by standing it extracts too much
tannin and Injuries the stomach and
causes constipation.
The evil effects of excessive tea
drinking are very frequently noted
in women. Chronic constipation
irritability, all sorts of vague neu-
raIgias, pallor or sallow complex
ion, consciousness of the heart
action, restless sleep, stomach
trouble dyspepsia" loss Of
weight, and a remarkably strong
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

treatment of you. Has he intro
| duced you to his family and his
| friends? Since he loves you there
is little chance that he does not re-
spect you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you
| kindly inform me if there is any oil
| with the exception of olive oil, that
may be taken to produce flesh. l
| am generally we'll, but very thin.
ANXIOUS.
There are other oils which pro-
duce flesh, but TO most people they
are not so agreeable to the taste.
Ask your physician or druggist u
recommend a substitute.
| Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
blonde of fifteen, good looking, a
good dresser, attend church and
dancing school, come from a high
family, and yet l am very unpopu-
lar.
Everyone seems to like me very
well before we become acquainted,
but cares nothing for me and
thinks me a bore afterward. 1t is
! making me so miserable. l try my
best to be cheerful, good taIker
and not a bore, but can't do it.
No one seems to wish me for a
friend-neither boy nor girl. l will
appreciate it so much if you can
give me the good advice that you
have given others.
THANKFULNESS.
You seem to be unable TO amuse
yourself. Study and read and do not
worry about your lack of friends.
Just as soon as you find yourself in
teresting, you will interest others.
If you are bored with your own
company, you may be~sure that
you have nothing attractive to offer
others who would be your friends.
Forget yourself in your consider
alton Of those around you. Notice
when the girl who sits next to you
in school wears a new waist. Tell
the girl with the prettiest hair how
much you admire it. Say good morn
ing to every one. And above all, lis
ten with interest to what others
have to say. A sympathetic listener
usually has many friends.
Instead of thinking so much
about your good points and advan-
tages, try to find out your bad ones
and improve them.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: When a
girl and boy are walking together,
which one should carry the UNI
brella? VICTORIA.
The boy should carry the UNI
brella.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

so built that it fits into the curve
of the hand as it is held above ones
head, and the long trigger is work.
ed with the little finger.
In "surrendering," the wieider
Of this treecherous mechanism
holds up his left hand with the
palm forward in the usual fashion,
but the right, holding the gun, is
extended above the head with the
palm turned in, concealing the pis.
toll. When the victim is close
enough, a twist of the wrist is
enough to do the work.
There was no resistance on the
part of the German when Watson
finally got this souvenir. A dough
boy in a "mopping-up" party at
work nearby saw the attack on the
''Y" man. The soldiers action,
which was instantaneous, made it
unnecessary for the stretcher bear
ers to pick up this particular
wounded" man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
have been assailing the proposed league with
especial bitterness. He wrote:

have been assailing the proposed league Wit
especial bitterness. He wrote:
/ attended the meeting at Boston
which you recently addressed in opposi-
ton to the league of nations. The full
case was not presented at that meeting.
Sailors and soldiers who attempted to
speak were denied the opportunity.
A mere soldier, one among four mil
lion. could not challenge United States
senator: but as one SO fortunate as to
have been on the firing line when it was
question of the life or death Of our ma
ton. ask permission to present at your
meetings the case for the men who were
willing to make and who did make the
supreme sacrifice for better world.
The American soldier fought with no
selfish or sordid aim He believed that
something nightly worth while would
follow his sacrifice. He believed an or
gauization would follow which would
make peace more secure He knew little
OF the details of league of nations; but
from his everyday life he. could see the
necessity of organization. He now be-
lieyes that it is the business of con-
structive statesman to say what that or
ganization should be, and not merely to
oppose the one suggested.
We have been too busy on the other
side to know what has been going on po-
litically at home. Possibly an appeal for
party support was made where it should
not have been made. Possibly the senate
was not given full consideration. We do
rot know. But we do know that Ameri-
can soldiers have been dying for certain -
principles, and that these principles are
too great to be discredited for the pur-
pose of discrediting the man who hap
pens to uphold them; too great to be dis
credited for the purpose of discrediting
any party.
OF course, this letter is public.
Republican managers have been watchin
mpatiently ever since the Democrats came int
power for something on which to make an is
ue. They think they have it now and they ar
working it for all they are worth.
Perhaps when they get word from the boy
Who have been in Europe and the back distric,
re able to make themselves heard they will
wish they had waited a little longer befor
umping in to rescue the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

Japan advises China to keep big reserve
in the treasury and at the same time arranges
to loan the celestial kingdom 100, 0OO, 900 yen,
taking mortgage some valuable iron mines
as security. No one knows better than the
Japanese that there is more than one way to
skin cat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

Sir Thomas Upton whose proposition to re-
sumo international yacht racing this year was
turned down in this country few months ago
is coming over now presumably 10 argue the
question. The only way to satisfy him, it
seems. is to take him on and give him another
trimming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
WHY MENTION THE OBVIOUS.

Sir: In mentioning the enigmas that spring
time brings why overlook the W. K. backyard
garden? A. e. e.
Sir: It seems to me, after scanning your
list of springs perplexities, that you over
looked the really important one in falling to say
anything about housekeeping. o. G.
The Windsor Farm Dairy OF Denver, Colo,
advertises: Honest Milk From Clean Cows"
Why not reverse the adjectives?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

II you expect to vote at the township
judicial election, and of course you do, see to
it tomorrow that your name is on the poll
books in your precinct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

In one short week good many OF US will be
getting up before daylight If this daylight
saving act had three, instead OF two speeds
change gears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

Canadian brokers are the first in any bust
ness to make use of the wireless phone COM
mercia1ly. Next we shall be having wireless
overlapping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
HUNS STRIKE MARCH 9e.

CoblenZ, March 24.-March IS has
been set for the DAY for a general
strike in the occupied district, &C
cQxdia& IA tnfoxIua1ion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
R6o5E!d1|
8EG0H885
CONVINCED,

Nov tell me, dearest, truth for truth
sometimes fear you may have known
In boyhood or your earliest youth,
Another girl you called your own
Forgive me il seem to lapse
From perfect faith; that Is not it.!
I only wonder II, perhaps,
You ever loved a little bit"
He thought of Kate, whose brilliant mind
Once gave to life its keenest zest;
He thought of Maud whose hair had lined
The left-side pocket Of his vest;
He thought of Lille, Nell and Sue,
OF gentle May and saucy Nan,
And then he did as lovers do,
And proved himself truthful man.
With injured air and mournful eye
He sadly turned away his head,
eff you think" she heard him sigh,
"Oh, no-no-noi l don't" she cried
LAURA R
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24
Household Hints

chicken broth are all made the
same way. It is best to buy lean
first-class meat and chicken. To
each pound add three cups of cold
water, and cook slowly until a
third has boiled away. Remove
meat, strain broth, set in cold
place; then remove all fat, season
to taste and reheat The fat is
clarified for family use. The meat
or chicken is used for the family
in made-over dishes or salad.
Recipes.
Farina Soup-One pint boiling
water, two tablespoons farina wet
with cold water, one teaspoon salt;
stir the farina into the boiling wa
ter gradually; cover it and let boil
so minutes; add one pint milk; beat
the yolks of two eggs with two ia
teaspoons milk; add at the last mo-
ment.
Corn SaIad-Two cups canned
corn, without liquid, to one cup
chopped cabbage, add a dressing
made as follows: One tablespoon
-four, one tablespoon butter substi-
tute; mix to a paste; one teaspoon
mustard, one tablespoon sugar. one
teaspoon salt, half cup vinegar:
pour over paste; add one egg beat
en- light; boil until thick and serve
on lettuce leaves.
Baked Salmon-Make a gravy by
browning two tablespoons vegetable
tat. then add one pint milk; butter
baking dish and line with cracker
crumbs, then a layer of salmon and
so on until pan is filled; then pour
on the gravy, putting cracker
crums on top. Bake 20 minutes.
BREAKFAST. az
Malaga Grapes
Prepared Cereal Coffee Cake
LUNCHEON.
Farina Soup
Corn Salad Graham Bread
Butter Lemon Gelatine
Raisin Cookies Buttermirk
DINNER.
Baked Salmon Baked Potatoes
Dreamed Parsnips
Carmel Pudding Cofiee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

While it may have only been coincidence,
the anniversary of Germany's great victory
drive was also the anniversary of our taking
over this column. The only reason we men
ton this is to show that at least we got through
the year better than did the Germans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-24

Dear Mrs. Thompson: When a
girl and boy are walking together,
which one should carry the UNI
brella? VICTORIA.
The boy should carry the UNI
brella.