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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
THE STRONG ARM.
BY AVIAN JORDAN GarIn.
rn1n IL

Copyright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper UnIOn)
To the stranger in Winton, a
first view of the great brick struc
ture devoted to the principal in
dustry of the town might have sug-
gested the idea that the same was
a school of pugiIism. Upon the
broad, towering chimney there was
the one sign of the place, a barred
human arm with sineWs ponder
GUS, clenched fist and sledge-ham-
mer like, and the muscles Of the
arm above the elbow bullying and
exaggerated.
The big picture was a trademark
familiar in trade circles for half
o century. 1t was the brand, sign
manual and coat Of arms so to
speak of Armstrong & Co. They
were manufacturers Of tools and
every one of these was stamped
with, or bore in bold relief, that
trademark, its own advertisement
the world over. Levi Armstrong,
the founder of the business. was
proud of It. He was a man of
muscle himself. but past his prime,
and his favorite workmen were the
huskiest and heaviest he could
pick out
The general overseer and focto-
tum about the place was Dan
Dempsey. He had been so long
with Armstrong & Co. that he had
become a petted faVorite, and
spoiled. He was a MODEL of what
the Armstrong insignia stood for
strength In a city place or resort
Dan would have been an ideal
bouncer. People said that Levi
Armstrong kept him around as a
living example of strong arm ex-
fcellency and to suppress turbu-
fience among the workers when the
same seemed imminent.
Levi Armstrong was a disap-
pointed man. He had married at
IS, and his wife had died within
the frs. year Of their union. He
had waited until he had prospered
TO build the finest residence in the
town, and he led a lonely life in
the same after his bereavement.
With neither chick nor child of his
own, he adopted Lena Farrell, the
orphan child OF a half-sister, had
hired a nurse for her, and as she
grew up, centered all his attention
and interest upon the little child.
Lena was 16 when Levi Arm
strong brought home one day
shy, but well-mannered lad of her
oWn age. He introduced him as
C9iIbert Thorne. The closest friend
Of his own boyhood had sent him
the boy from a foreign country
whittier he had gone to live. Every
other member of his family and
himself had died of 3 pestilence.
He recalled to Armstrong their
youthful svows to stand by each
other. Armstrong was nothing
10th to have a second object of in
herest to fill his lonely life. Gil
bert stayed at his home for
month and he and Lena became
constant companions. Then he
vas sent away to school and did
lot see Lena or his benefactor I'M
HI four years later.
Levi Armstrong wore an express
sion Of utter disappointment upon
HID face as he sat with his lawyer
III hts private Office at the plant,
u month after the graduation OF
Gilbert. The latter had been put
Il work as a timekeeper. and, book
Ia hand, was passing the window
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

jelly Dishes.
Aspic Jelly-One tablespoon Of
gelatin, one-half cup of cold water,
two quarts of clear. stock, one
tablespoon Of tarragon vinegar Tor
lemon juice.
Soften the gelatin in cold water.
Boil the stock and the vinegar un-
til reduced to one quart. Then add
the gelatin, strain and pour into
shallow molds to cool. This gelatin
may later be cut into various
shapes to be used with salad or as
a garnish. If meats, vegetables or
fish are to be used they may be in
cluded with the gelatin mixture be-
fore It Is set aside to harden.
Tomato-Cueumber Aspio - One
and one-half pounds of ripe toma-
toes. or one cup tomato PURGE, two
cueumbers, one small onion, one
tablespoon OF gelatin, One-half cup
of cold water, one tablespoon Of
tarragon vinegar, two whole pep
percorns, one-half teaspoon OF salt,
one-quarter teaspoon of pepper,
one Glove.
Soften the gelatin In cold water.
Stew tomatoes until soft enough
TO pass through sieve, then
strain off the seeds and skins. Put
the tomato pulp over Ere. add
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
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V&1 MRS. ELIZABETH THOMSON

words would you use ia beginning
the letter, and also in closing?
ANXIOUS.
It is your place to write to the
girl first. II was not necessary TO
mention writing before she left.
Find out her address and send a
letter now.
Begin the letter, MY Dear -"
and end il, Yours very truly"
Sincerely" or something like that.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am mar
ried and try to do everything for
my husband, but he is the kind who
does not appreciate what is done
for him. He spends his money and
time in pool rooms and can either
sit at home or go out by myself.
Do you think il would be all
right to sell my furniture and leave
him? I have a baby boy and IL
would be hard for me to pick up
and leave him on that account.
MRS. x. Y. u.
On account of your child it hard
ly seems wise for you to leave your
husband. You took your husband
for better or worse and now stick
to your agreement unless he Is
cruel to you.
Do not stay at home all the time
and be miserable. Make women
friends. 1t will do you good TO
mingle with people and get relief
from the atmosphere of your home.
Try to live your life as happily
as possible, although you have nos
the cooperation of your husband.
Perhaps he will come to a realiza-
ton of his duty 10 you and your
child and will grow more faithful
as the years pass.
Dear Mrs. Thompson; VIII you
please give a recipe for making a
superfuous hair remover, the in
gradients of which can be obtained
in d small town. Fl. ii. .,
If the hair is on your face, have
il removed with an electric needle.
Never tamper with hair on your
arms, because it will come back
thicker and coarser.
In case you want TO remove hair
from under your arms, get a safety
razor. A good one can be obtained
for 81. This method is clean and
safe. To use a preparation takes
longer and is no more efficient
You will not cut yourself, ! assure
you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

Arnold. a noted English botanist. It
has no leaves and grows on a wild
vine. Each petal is a foot long, 4
inch thick in the thinnest part, in
creasing to u inch at the thickest
part. The flower weighs fifteen
pounds and measures about yard
across. 1t is yellow with heavy mot
things of dull purple.
@. What is the oldest city in the
world? F. ].
A The oldest of all extant cities
is Damascus in Syria The oldest
ruined city in the eastern hemis-
phere is Ninevah, ancient capital of
Assyria. st. Augustine in Florida is
the oldest white settlement in the
United States. The most ancient
city in New England is Old York.
Q. What is the origin Of the word
'monkeywrench? ?" D. V. B.
A. The word as a corruption of
Moncky. from the name of the IN
ventor, Charles Moncky. He sold, the
patent for two thousand dollars and
invested the money in a house IN
Williamsburgh, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
The Admirable MIR. Hughes.

Threshing always stirs up a great deal of
chah and dust and the process applied to the
League Of Nations question is exception to
the rule. The air around Washington is thick
with the debris created by the winnowing OPP
Grafton and now and then a stray breeze car
ries it out over the country.
To the Republican opposition, working
around the machine, toiling and sweating,
clothes full of boards, gasping for breath and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
Brad'sBit O. Verse
OMISSION.

1 stood at my gate in the even
tide as the sun was going down,
and watched the workers hurrying
home from the stress of the busy
town. Reapers in life's great har-
vest field, each with his sheaf of
grain, each with a memory tucked
away to tighten the toll and pain,
faring along toward the lights of
home, content with a day we'll
done, glad for the welcome at the
door and rest at the set of sun.
The day had gone and night had
come, but where was my fragrant
sheaf? What was the memory /
could claim from the vanished
hours so brief? I looked at the sad,
reproachfuI stars, and said to the
solemn night: Tomorrow I'll rise
at the rosy dawn and strive with
my utmost might; / will take my
place in the toiling ranks and work
till the twilight gray" mo, no."
said the still small voice within,
you will loaf the livelong day, and
tomorrow night when the toilers
come, each bearing his precious
boon, you will stand with the same
old vain regrets and howl at the
same old moon" The saddest
thought that can come to US when
the long days race is run is not
of the evil that we have wrought,
but the good that we might have
done. GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

Chicago newspapers should have been
ashamed to print the pictures OF the monster,
Fitzgerald. in the act of signing his confession.
To have shown likeness of his face, would
have been enough without obviously having in
duced him to pose for publicity purposes. In
catering to sensationalism the danger of max
ing hero of the culprit seems to have been
overlooked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

fortunate one. City ordinances prohibit erec-
ton of such structures in the fire limits and
repairing them should not be tolerated. espe-
the site OF important Improvements. When
oldTrame buildings in such places get out of
repair the city ought to tear them down, If the
owners are so wanting in civic pride as to re-
fuse to do their duty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

One way to solve the Mexican question
would be for the United States to keep a well
heeIed and sufficiently numerous force of col
lectors down there to force prompt settlement
in good United States currency for every Amer
lean killed or unlawfully deprived of property.
Mexcans enjoy fighting. but when it comes
to digging up cash-that is another story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

No one need worry about that loan to
Berlin bank It means nothing more than the
extension of credit to enable the Germans to
buy our goods. This countrys financiers are
not yet promoting any donation parties for the
benefit of the late enemy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

herculean weightipess, a trick
clutch the ex-pugilist had taught
his apt pupil, and for the first time
in his life Dan Dempsey was
downed.
THAT clever young Thorne has
won his spurs" said Lawyer Sloan
to his wife that evening. And a
life business and a rich wife at the
same time" he added, with zest
and satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Chasing the WiII-O'-the- Wish.

Kindly indicate in your column
which of the following cities would
be preferable for a person afflicted
with tuberculosis: Los Angeles,
San Antonio or Colorado Springs?
S. T. c.
Answer-It would depend on the
individuals condition. To travel
to any city without the sanction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Baked Apple. Cream of Barley
Bread and Butter. Milk.
LUNCHEON.
Poached Egg. Baked Potato.
Salad.
Bread and Butter. Sponge Cake.
Iced Chocolate.
DINNER.
Cream of Potato Soup.
Well Broiled Lamb Chops
Potatoes au Gratin
Bread and Butter Lettuce
Burberry Pie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

: Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you
please give me information how to
exterminate reaches and ants?
THANK YOU.
To completely exterminate cock
reaches in dwellings fumigate with
sulphur or hydrocynic acid gas.
Another method is mix in a glass
bottle one ounce of corrosive sub
Innate and one half pint of water
Let stand a day or two and shake
occasionally. Then add a half pint
of wood alcohol. Apply from an
oil can or syringe to cracks in
Tested by cockroaches. This liquid
soaks into the wood and leaves a
thin powder of corrosive sublimate
covering the crevices. This is dead
~ poison to cockroaches and other
insects but is also poisonous to
human beings and must be handled
with utmost care. Do not allow
this mixture to touch brass or cop
per.
To eyterminate ants place Jumps
OF gum camphor in their runways
or near sweets infested by them.
Or scrub shelves and drawers with
strong carbolic soap; or scatter
snuh in their runways; or place
flower of sulphur or red pepper or
powdered borax in their paths.
HEART AND HOME
Dear Mrs. Thompson: 7 went
with a girl sereal times and learn
ed to like her very much better
than any girl l had known before.
We had little falling out over an
other girl whom I did not care for.
Now she will not go with me at all.
would do anything to get her
back. What can l do to get her,
for I would not lose her for the
world. LONESOME.
Write the girl a letter and tell
her that you want to go with her
in spite of what you said before.
Ask her to forget the misunder-
standing.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: When a
boy has been going with a young
lady for a while, one he thinks a
good deal of. and she goes off to
school, would it be all right for
him to write to her?
Ought l have asked her to write
or ought she have said so? I think
she thinks a good deal of me also.
Would it be her place to write to
me first?
In writing letter to a girl, what
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

A married woman and man not her hus-
band are dead and the husband is seriously
injured as a result Of trip the three under
took in a plane at Winnipeg Evidently the
triangle is even more fatal in the air than on
the land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

The Wisconsin industrial COM
mission has set a minimum wage
rate of % cents an hour for expe-
rienced women workers which, fig
uring a 55-hour week amounts to
$1210, and a rate of IS cents an
hour for learners for a six months
period, amounting to $3.50 a week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

No matter upon what technical ground it
IS upheld the city's course in permitting the
remodeling of the frame shack at Twentieth
street and Third avenue to proceed is an IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

Today is the centennial OF the
birth OF James McSherry, an emil
nent Marylander. who wrote q his
tory of his state and also several
novels.
Problems confronting the cloth
Wisconsin Retail Clothiers' associa-
ton, meeting IN annual session to-
day at Milwaukee.
Every Swedish girl not born TO
wealth is taught a trade of some
kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

Two policemen are under arrest in Des
Moines for dsposing of $1,000 worth of conis-
Gated liquor Evidently it does not make as
much difference as it used to to who does
the selling in Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
The War a Year Ago

In Marine salient French and
Americans advanced several miles,
taking many villages.
United States troops defeated
Prussian guards in fierce fighting
on Soissons-Chateau- front.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
Household Hints

, Glove, sliced onion, peppercorns,
vinegar and a pinch OF salt Add
the gelatin and stir until il is en-
tirely dissolved. Pour into a ring
mold and set aside to harden.
Before serving dip the mold into
hot water for a moment so as to
center Of the mold with the sliced
cucumbers dressed for salad.
Garnish with lettuce leaves.
Chicken Aspic-One tablespoon
of gelatin, one cup OF cold water,
two cups Of boiling stock, one cup
OF chopped celery, one cup Of may
onnaise, one cup OF chopped
chicken, one cup Of season green
peas cooked.
Soften the gelatin in cold water,
then pour over stock and heat, Re
move from fire and set aside 10 be-
come partly cool. As soon as IL
thickens add the celery and mayon-
naise. Line the bottom OF a mold
with the gelatin mixture, then a
layer OF chicken and peas mixed,
then gelatin and so forth until all
ingredients are used, having The
top layer of gelatin. Put IN a cold
place to harden. Serve on lettuce
leaves.
Cold tongue, cold faxed hsh and
other cold meats and cooked vsse-
tables may be prepared slmll-. s.
into attractive dishes.
New Discoveries.
TO Preserve Fiour-Keep IN
dry place and keep It away iron.
strong smelling foods to avoid ..s
spelling,
To Clarity Fat-Set the fat "a
small saucepan over the tlre. Lee
meltan cook very slowly until the
fat Is stlll and no boiling Is d s.
cernibie, then strain through a
cheesecloth. When cold it is ready
for use,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
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No viii
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24
EMERGENCY FUND WILL
WEET WAR RISK NEEDS
This Announcement Was Made
Today By Secretary OF
Treasury Class.

Washington, March 24,-president
Wilson will allot sufficient funds from
his own emergency fund to meet the
needs Of the war risk insurance bureau,
Secretary Glass annouced today.
The presidet's decision was received
by Glass by cable this morning.
This means the work of caring for
soldiers and sailors allotments, al
ready suffering from delays, will be al
lowed to continue. Some two thousand
employees of the bureau, however, had
been discharged before the call for help
was sent out by Glass and the answer
received.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24
Nine Measures VIII Come
To Vote AT June 3 Election

In keeping with the provisions of
the state law, providing that any meas
ure referred to the people by the leg.
islature referred to the people by the
legislative assembly shall be numbered
in the order in which such measures
are filed in the office Of the secre-
tary of state. Deputy Secretary Sam
Kozer yesterday assigned the ballot
numbers to the various constitutional
amendments and measures which are
referred to the people at the special
election to be held June 3, 1919.
Titles and numbers follow:
Six per cent county Indebtedness for
permanent roads Is. j. r 1D 300 yes,
301, no.
Industrial and reconstruction hospi al
amendment Ill J. r. 20), 3O2 yes, 303
no.
State bond payment of irrigation and
drainage district bend interest (H. J.
r 32), 304 yes, 305, no.
Five million dollar reconstruction
bonding amendment Is. J. r. 25), 306
yes, 307 no.
heutenant-governor constitutional
amendment (H. J. r. 31), 3os yes, 800
no.
The Roosevelt coast military highway
bill (H. b l47), $40 yes 81 no.
Reconstruction bonding bill Is, B.
266), 312 yes, 3l3 no.
Soldiers, sailors and marines educa-
tionai financial aid bill Is. b. 269),
3l4 yes, 315, no.
Market roads tax bill Is. b. 2s3),
BIG yes, 317 no
After March "a, the last day for
filing arguments or statements favoring
or opposing any Of the amendments
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24

W. 7. JENKS--"I have just returned
from couple of weeks at Newport,
which is pretty good place to go Tor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24
A RIPE OLD AGE

Norris johnson, one Of Silverton q
pioneer farmers, celebrated his sew
eenty fifth birthday anniversary few
days ago at his home near this city.
In speaking of his advanced years
Mr.. johnson said: ~ sometimes won
der that ] have lived SO long when
! look back to the three years and
more Of service gave to this country
during the war, and think of the hard
ships endured. Sleeping out in the rain
and snow, as we did. and having lit
tie to eat at times was enough to
shorten ones life by at least score
Of years. But with all this Mr.. John
son is comparatively strong and full
Of hope for the future.--Silverto Tri-
bune.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24

The president Is cable did not mako
clear the amount which will be appor-
toned to the war risk bureau, officials
stated. Secretary Glass said, however,
approximately $5,000,000 VIII be re.
CURED to tide the bureau over until
July l.
The funds required are for admins
trative expenses Of the bureau. Direct
payments on allotments, allowances and
insurance were not affected by the fail.
ure OF congress to pass emergency ap.
propristion measures,
Officials said that had not this fund
been made available by the president,
there was grave possibility that the
bureau would have had to suspend its
work about Msy |.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24
HayesviHe Sunday
School Convention

The Haysville Sunday school conven.
tlon viii be held at Chemawa next Sun.
day, March Both. Harold F. Humbert,
general secretary of the Oregon Sunday
School association will speak both morn
ing and afternoon. A number of other
good. speakers are on the program.
Music will be furnished by the Che
mawa association. A choir of Indian
girls is going to sing and students of
the willamette university will give a
number OF selections. Everyone is cor.
daily invited to attend.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24

quiet life even in the winter. There is
a possibility of a great future before
that place as an ocean resort--if some
capitalist will go in there ana put up
buildings and facilities that will attract
the better class of tourists. l have
never seen finer stretch of beach
along the Oregon coast than you find
there. / anticipate that the govern
ment railroad into the spruce belt will
either be taken by the Southern Pacific
or BY some numbering company, and
that is going to make business m that
section. l notice that they are agitat-
ing the matter of hard surface roads in
that vicinity, and that will help to at
tract travel there. +"
G. G. Miller The hotel business
is one of the best Indications in the
world as to business conditions general
ly. If you take look over the Marion
hotel register sheets for the past few
weeks you will find that our business
has increased fully fifty per cent over
this period last year, while our grill
patronage has increased 100 per cent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24

and measures upon which the people
viii vote on June 1919, the printing
of the pamphlet, together with any
arguments which may be filed favoring
or opposing the measures, will be taken
up and copies thereof mailed to the
registered voters Of the state as re-
quired by the law providing for the
holding Of special elections.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24
SOLD STOCK s WITH PERMIT

Portland, Or, March 22.--Harry
Quinn, prominent Seattle broker, a
of the firm Of Flanagan &
Quinn, and W. J. fickarde, the Port.
land agent, are under bonds today.
Quinn and Pickarde were arrested
here yesterday on the charge of selling
stock without permit from the state
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-24
X X X x \; X x X y X X x
Picked Up On The Street

A. A. LEE-"No, l didn t read Sulli-
van articles in Golfers with regard
to the conditions in France, but l re-
Gently received a letter from my son,
Lloyd, who is located at Tours, France,
and he touches upon that very subject.
He writes that France is no place for
our boys in their state of semi-idleness.
Ali conditions there are different-the
ideals and moral standards are differ
ent. They cannot remain there FOR any
great length Of time without becoming
affected by the atmosphere ana spirit
of the race. The quicker they are sent
home the better.'
OLD RESIDENT have been very
close in touch with the Salem schools
for many years past, and l think | aln
safe in saying that they have made
more real progress in the past three
years than in any other pertoo of their
is a master Of organization and has
brought them up to high standard in
the face of good deal of opposition. -
w. G. HAWLEY--'sThis has been a
very strenuous session of congress for
me, snd am glad to be back in Oregon
for change. 1 was on the committee
charged with the appointment OF com
ittees, and when you come TO place two
hundred and sixty seven out of a posi-
BILE six hundred men, with due regard to
personality, experience and geographi-
cal situation, you can imagine that it
calls for some study and considerable
diplomacy. There are great many
problems in the district that require my
personal attention and presume / shall
be kept very busy during the next
month" /"
W. 7. JENKS--"I have just returned
from couple of weeks at Newport,
which is pretty good place to go Tor