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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
Today's Anniversaries

1743-James Blair, chief founder
and first president of Villain
and Mary college. died at
Williamsburg, Va. Born in
Scotland in 1856.
1S01-Jonathan Edwards, Jr., the
remarkable son of the great
theologian, died at Science
tady, N. Y. Born at North
ampton, Mass, May 26, 1745.
1S19-Opening of the congress Of
Carlsbad, the purpose of
which was to suppress the
liberty of the press.
Simon B. Buckner was
chosen governor of Kentucky.
1S9EJapan made declaration of
war against China.
1914-Germany formally declared
war on Russia and ordered
her troops modified.
1915-Russian duma assembled to
consider munition and other
war problems.
1916-On the Somme the allies
prepared with artillery for
their next great drive.
1917-British launched great Of
fensive against Germans on
Flanders front.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

Doubtless my readers will re-
member a letter / received from
Unhappy Mother" and the answer
which followed from zone Who
Knows" Both of these letters were
about a woman who had to face
keeping house for her husband, his
two growp-up daughters and board
ers. Besides this she had a little
baby to care for. The step-daugh-
ters made her life miserable.
An interesting letter has come to
me giving helpful advice to I'm
happy Mother:
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l have been
silent reader of your problems.
But the "One Who Knows" letter
brings it to my mind that the I'm
happy Mother" has not had due
consideration from her husband or
his daughters.
l most assuredly would make a
cleaning if I were the Unhappy
Mother" I'd just throw their traps
outdoors. Then I'd dispose of the
roomers and boarders- Then I'd do
my own homework and let my hus-
band support me. Where there are
AOb 81 A4dA4y II 0OOoA LeNAAC ~
much.
have four children supporting
themselves and three small ones at
home / run my own business, but
when my own don't work at home
they are invited out to position
secure for them.
One son contributes $40 to my
support. the other S22 per month.
let the girls have what they make.
My oldest son holds an honorable
position in the army. | don't feel
that they are hen-pecked either.
If Unhappy Mother" harbors in
her home unthankful ones, they will
teach the baby to disrespect her,
and so l surely would make
cleaning By all means, Unhappy
Mother" don't give up your club
work; join church and ladies' aid
and meet with good women who will
help you to be stronger.
Tell your husband to try your
method a while and see if you won't
both be happier. WIDOW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

sponded Mrs. Tuthill. Il have Just
given it TO him. Mr.. Marsh went
away on him two months ago and
has returned after executing a mis-
sion which has resulted in lifelong
happiness for me-"
The astounded vigilantes drew
back dumfounded and dismayed.
The word of lady like Mrs. Tut
hill could not be gainsaid. jim
grinned comfortably. He and Mrs
Tuthill were bound for quite a dis
tanee. Jim had really stolen the
horse, but later, injured by a fall.
was cared for by Robert TuthiII.
The latter had got into bad ways,
had deserted his wife, but was liv-
ing in voluntary exile away from
his old companions. In turn, he
became i'll and was nursed by Jim,
who, learning his story, was now
the means of imparting to Mrs.
Tuthill that a penitent, redeemed
husband awaited her forgiveness
with love and contrition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
The Car Company's Responsibility.

The tieup OF the street lines of the tri-
cities is the inevitable result of insincerity and
want Of frank and open dealing on the part Of
The present owners OF the Tri-City Railway
company toward both employees and the public.
In other words those now in control of the
property, and residing in other cities. have
gummed their own cards in their campaign
for higher fares. They have tried to play the
game with part OF the cards under the table
and they have been caught
Had the owners had any conception of pub
lie policy of the proper way of dealing with
the people who gave them their franchise The
Argus believes there would have been no oc-
casion for trouble with the men or in getting
reasonable increase in fares. had one been
shown to be justified. The people always have
been just with the tri-city public utilities cor
porations and as long as the latter were dis
posed to be just and frank and fair with the
public they got pretty much everything they
wanted.
Had the company as now constituted in
stead of resorting to subterfuge and throwing
dust in the peoples eyes to gain it's ends, taken
the course Of the former owners. keeping up
the tracks, for which steel has been bought,
from lack Of paint; meeting employees needs
with fair increases in wages and with no
strings attached, and otherwise manifesting a
courageous disposition to maintain faith with
the public, whatever the cost, the people Of
Rock Island, at least, would have shown some
interest in their plea for higher fares.
Tri-city people not as dull as the east
ern owners Of the Tri-City Railway company
seem to regard them. They refuse to be taken
in by this obvious attempt to make a poor
mouth" The story about lack of funds to
maintain the tracks and keep the equipment
in order and presentable and to pay the men
living wages does not make much of an i'm
preston. 1t has the look Of stage management
The company is paying now for going around
through the alley to transact business that
should have been done via the front door,
The only way for a public utilities corpora
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
Harnmering Down the Value of the
Dollar.

The presidents disposition to act on the
high cost of living at the instance Of the rail-
way brotherhoods is a hopeful sign. That there
is profteering right and left admits of
doubt Much may be done to improve condi-
lions if the government goes at the matter in
the right spirit There are laws on the statute
books which, rigidly enforced, will give the
public measure of protection.
However, there is no use to blink the facts.
1t isn't only the manufacturer, dealer and mid
dIeman who are doing their best to get more
while the getting is good. The practice is gem
eraI Many are forced TO it a matter Of
self protection and, finding it easy, go after
more. 1t has come to be mad race to see
who can outdistance competitors and grab the
whole pot. Prices are pushed up, wages are
advanced and the buying power of the dollar
grows steadily less The sufferers are those
with incomes which can be increased with diff
Guilty or not at all. People with invested cap
itaI are slipping behind till some fortunes
which once made their possessors objects Of
envy, yield returns below actual living require
ments.
Withal there is a real world scarcity of
commodities, especially things to eat and wear,
and the situation is aggravated by extravaganza
in many quarters and disposition to bid
prices up to the skies.
Machinery of the government, properly di-
rected, may help head off the stampede by
curbing conspicuous instances of prUfteering.
but hopes of relief from this source should not
soar too high. What is needed is some means
of impressing individuals with their own re-
Observation-Disclosures in every class and
vocation, who have more money than they
ever had and who by their manner of spending
it and going after more are leading the way
toward disaster. If a sense of responsibility
is not created to set the limit of the orgy of
high prices economic law eventually will fix
it and there will be penalties to pay tina. will
visit afTliction upon every one of US.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

vice exhibits a number of charts showing the
transformation wrought in workers who were
sent through training departments. These
show that on the average the new employee
learns his new work in about half the time
formerly required and that old employees of
mediocre skill, or less, can be "upgraded" to
equal some of the best Others are fitted for
promotion by training.
Not only is the average production raised
by the introduction of training but labor turn
over is reduced and spoilage is much less The
factories having training departments find that
in most cases they are self-supporting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
Tested Recipes.

Tested Recipes.
English Pastry-Two cups diced
potatoes. one cup diced carrots, one
cup diced turnips. one tablespoon
salt, one-half hamburg steak, four
thin strips bacon. one-half cup
minced onion, one-third cup sweet
cream or stock, one-half teaspoon
pepper.
Make an ordinary plain paste,
using one and one-half cupfuls o.
-four, one-half cupfuI shortening,
one-fourth teaspoonful salt, and
cold water to moisten. Line shall
low baking dish with pastry; on It
place potatoes, sprinkle with salt
and pepper. cover these in turn
with layers of carrots. turnips,
onions, meat and bacon. Sprinkle
each layer with salt and pepper.
Place paste on top. making vents
in the crust Bake two hours in
slow oven. Pour in cream or stock
Is minutes before removing from
oven.
Home Waffles-One and one-half
cups pastry -four. one cup milk.
IOur JdDleSpOOIlulS uetleu bulLeI
or other oils, one-half teaspoon
salt. two teaspoons baking powder,
two eggs.
Sift -four and measure level into
the -four sitter with baking pow
der and salt; then sift into the
bowl. Add the beaten yolks TO the
milk and melted butter and mix
with the dry ingredients. Fold in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

Q. Did the physical tests for the
army indicate what class of the
population was the healthiest?
L. H. D.
A. These tests showed that 100.-
600 country boys would yield 4,790
more men fit to fight than the same
number of city boys; that 100000
whites showed 1870 more fit men
than the same number of colored
men; that 100000 native-born men
furnished $500 more fit soldiers
than the same number of foreign
born. So was it shown that the ma
tiEe-born white farmer population
was physically the fittest of them
all.
@. Are there any Mohammedans
who are citizens of the United
States? X. G. d.
A The Moros of the Philippines
are citizens of the United States.
They occupy the islands of the
southern part of the group, prin-
cipally TIiLd.-nao, with Zamboanga
as it's chief town. Religious fan
atics have given much trouble in
this section because of their belief
that if they die killing Christian
they will be transported to the sew
enth heaven. In this belief they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
sTllHIE DAILY SHORT STORY

Mabel Tuthll. Can't you take me
to Derby by way of Chpperton?
Come, now! Just let me have half
a dozen words with the judges
daughter"
You're keen, Jim, but it won't
work in this case You're just about
slick enough to get that tender
hearted lady to plead for you No,
it's Chipperton, straight and quick,
and the jury sets at daybreak."
'And the jumping off scene be-
fore noon, SO say your prayers!"
The leader came up to him fin
ally, a lighted cigar in his mouth.
You're too slippery customer 70
trust with free hands, JIM" he
said, but we want to treat you
right. If you're hungry, one of the
men shall feed you What you
want?"
Il had a good meal less than an
hour ago." responded Jim. There's
one thing you can do for me,
though"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
HQdrt 1pHOm0
47,!IDHOErOmcC !
%*1 MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON /
BY TEMPLE

I You have made some excellent
points in your letter. 1t is abso-
lutely true that if Unhappy Moth
er" permits her step-daughters 10
ruin the home, her own baby will
treat her with the contempt Of the
other girls.
She should make a cleaning If
she has to send the belongings of
the girls to one of the relatives who
offers a home to them.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: How soon
after the ceremony should wedding
announcements be mailed?
If the wedding occurs in a dis
tant city, should the announcements
be mailed from there OF from ones
home town. A DAILY READER.
The evening or the day after the
wedding the announcements should
be mailed.
The announcements are sent from
the home town. as a rule, but the
place of mailing really does not
matter.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are
planning a farewell party, including
boys and girls, between the ages Of
fourteen and eighteen.
Would you please give US list OF
contests that could be used during
the entertainment.
ROSE AND BUD.
You can get helpful suggestions
in books on entertaining at the
library. Women's magazines als3.
have helpful suggestions for enter
tanning
There is not space in my column
to write up games.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: What
should one say upon being intro
duced to a young lady or gentle
man? Should you shake hands?
Repeat the persons name and
hold out your hand if you want to
be cordial. It is correct to shake
hands or not to, whichever you pre-
fer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

sometimes attack groups of Amer
lean soldiers and fight until they
are killed.
Q. Can you explain the origin of
the expression ''twenty-three," used
in slang sense? P. n. c.
A Horse racers say that it or
iginated from the number of horses
entered at a race in New York.
twenty-five had been numbered but
twenty-three went to the post so
the last was ordered off the fed.
Circus men contend that the char
lot race, the last item on the pro-
gram, is usually number twenty
three. Another explanation attri-
butes the use of the number to the
expulsion of Adam from the garden
of Eden, found in the twenty-third
chapter of Genesis.
Q. What S the soap plant? f. H.
A. The soap plant is a native of
Mexico and is also found in south
west United States. When the root
is placed in water it forms suds
like soap and may be used in wash
ing The Mexican women use ii for
washing the most delicate silks.
While growing it looks like a clump
of coarse grass and much of the
paper used in Mexico is made from
it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
Workers Need Training.

That 100000 of the 100000 industrial
workers in this country are handicapped by
lack of adequate opportunities for self improve
ment is the, statement of. the director Of the
u s. training service Of the department OF
lahor based on Investigations made in a large
nurul er of typical manufacturing plants and on
personal interview with manufacturers, shop
superintendents and foremen.
Modern industry has developed many i'm
portart lines of manufacture OF such limited
skill that no apprenticeship have been insti-
tuted for them. In the skilled Zines appren-
ticeshps are haphazardly conducted. In most
lines Of production where there is no appren-
tfceship adequate training is wholly lacking
and so employers and employees are at a great
disadvantage.
1t is to overcome this needless burden on
American production that training courses in
plants are advocated by the training service.
To back up its claim that this method of fit
ting men for their jobs is profitable, the ser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

without success until someone ad-
vised cobwegs. which finally stop
ped the bleeding. Then her mother
took her to drug store, and the
druggist put on some gauZe and
adhesive tape. She thought that
would be less likely to leave a scar
than would sewing by a doctor. Is
that correct? S. p. A.
Answer-A scalp wound usually
gapes more or less. Therefore it
is usually advisable to sew it to-
gether. The bleeding was about
ready to stop when the cobwebs
were thought of. The druggist
should have referred the child to a
physician instead of assuming that
function. Sewing leaves less scar
than makeshifts.
Noblest Calling for a Woman
Please tell me what you consider
the very highest ambition, the no.
blest calling, to which a healthy
young woman may aspire. l have
high school education. Would
you advise me to study nursing?
EDNA r. A.
AnSWGr-Ile nODleSC Gaining III
the world is motherhood. I would
not advise you to become a nurse
unless you, yourself, feel strongly
drawn to such work. Too many
young women at about your age
get the nursing bug complicated
with romance. A nurses life is a
hard one, with many disagreeable
features.
Worm Medicine Ruined Eyesight
When 1 was a girl about 10 or
IL my mother OWNED, by feminine
intuition, 1 suppose, that l had
worms, and began feeding me reg
ularly some worm medicine, which,
after a few days, made things all
look yellow to me- Mother persist
ed with the medicine for many
weeks Nary a worm-and as l
follow your column now, l am con-
WINGED l never had worms. How
eyed, my eyesight has always been
defective since. Have consulted
eye specialists here and abroad
without result. 1 learned that the
worm medicine contained santonin.
Is there any chance that l may re-
gain better vision? d. M. W.
Answer do not know. Worm
medicines containing santonin
have caused much permanent in
jury to the eyesight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
REDEEMED.
By Walter Joseph Delaney.


Copyright, 1919, by the eWstern
Newspaper Union.)
They had rounded up Jim Marsh
at last, and they were a stern, re-
lentless crowd He had been a pest
and a troublesome customer gem
orally. a law and order influence
was in the air, and his audacity in
coming straight back to the vicin-
ity of his misdemeanors showed
an incorrigibility that BODIED i'll for
reformation.
They were four in number, in
temporary camp, and Jim had
hailed one of them casually in the
dark away from the camp fire. In
stantly the man had recognized
him. had grabbed the bride of the
horse Jim rode and te1eled a re-
volver.
Hands up!" he had ordered, and
thus Jim was led within radius of
the blazing logs. Every man there
was promptly on his feet, hand at.
the hip pocket, but Jim coolly
shrugged his shoulders and said:
Il won't try one to four, seeing
that you all have your shooting
irons with you and me none''
That's the last horse you stole,
/ see," observed the leader of the
group.
Correct" nodded Jim prompt
". Hes Judge Elston's daugh-
ter's horse. l was on my way to
return him to her"
A general cry of derision greeted
this announcement.
Don't believe me, Ell? Well, I
don't blame you, but it's the truth.
l got mixed as to the exact road to
Derby. or you would never have
had the pleasure of stopping me.
You look as if it was that"
"You are precisely right" came
the stern reply of the leader. "Tie
him to the tree yonder. men. 1t
will be two hours before We move
on for Chipperton.
'For where?" queried Jim sharp
ly, culver Of concern in his
tones.
For Chipperton. Where did you
suppose we were going to take
your
ITO Derby. Wasn't it there the
crime was committed OF course.
it's jail for me. maybe hanging, but
let it be at Derby, men"
Eyes. it will be hanging" said
the leader, land to make sure of
If We won't trust your case to a
Derby nilk-an-water jury. Your
class of thieyery has become alto
gether too common in this country
of late, and we V1gilantes are gong
to act"
Jim looked crestfaIlen- Reckless,
cool and boasting character that nc
was, as two Of the men proceeded
to tie him to tree Jim regarded
them anxiousIy, almost pleadfng1y.
s.See here, fellows" he spoke. Il
have reason for wanting to be
taken to Derby. I've a very i'm
portant message Maybe it means
life or death, to deliver to Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
He-Men Know How to Use Their
Fins

He-Men Know How to Use Their
Fins.
Boxing is an ideal game and .ac-
complishment for he-men, and
prize-fghting is a popular sport of
she-men.
A sherman is a person in pants
who gets kinda hysterical watch
ing he-men do things.
Your sherman has rather child
ish notions of what constitutes
manhood. He has a sneaking fancy
that it is manly to take a nip or
carry something of the sort in his
hip pocket for exhibition on occa-
sion. He thinks it is manly to pune
tuate most of his remarks with
filth. He mistakes his high stom-
ach for a chest and is proud of it.
He mistakes his weak, f1abby face
arterioles for evidence of rich blood
or hearty health. He thinks super
fiuous weight, Stacker tissue, is
He wouldn't recognize a
healthy specimen if he met one at
the ringside. But your sherman is
a great fight fan. Gracious, how
he can screaml Such a brutal fell
low!
Instead of soaking the poor She
men who patronize such exhibitions
SO to $50 admission, the authori-
ties ought to swoOp down on the
outfit just as the first round opens,
arrest every sherman in the crowd,
fine him $500 and spend the money
on the poor.
Scientific boxing Is taught every
young man at West Point. 1t seems
that a man is no less a gentleman
for knowing how to use his fms
Scientific boxing should be taught
every school boy along with history
and Latin. To know the rudiments
of self-defense makes a boy a bet
ter man. A father lucky enough
to be a he-father should put on the
gloves with the boy occasionally
and take his medicine; even if it
hurts father worse than it hurts
son, as is not unlikely, sons love
and admiration for father will grow
With every punch.
The greatest American of our
times was a lover of boxing as a
game, though not as a sport, And
man in courage or in culture?
Questions and Answers.
Sewing Scalp Wounds-Our bit
tie girl, aged four. fell from the
porch and cut her scalp. 1t bled
freely, and we tried everything,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
Today's Events

Today is the centennial anniver-
sary of the birth of Herman Mel
Vile, who won fame by his stirring
tales of South Sea life.
Five years ago today the world
conflict had its real beginning in
Germany's declaration of war on
Russia and her invasion Of France
and Luxembourg.
Governor Shoup has requested a
general observance today of Color
ado day, the 43rd anniversary of
Colorado's admission to statehood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

The first bale of cotton marketed this sum
mer in Texas brought $1,000. People who buy
cotton products at retail will be surprised to
learn that this figure was unusual. The con-
sumner is paying a good deal more than 81 900
a bale for cotton bought in some of it's COM
mercial forms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

With old Dobbin gone, the street cars down
and out and the telephone service groggy thank
heaven for gasoline!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
Household Hints
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Melons
Waffles Syrup Bacon
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Cheese Sandwiches
Salad Berry Pudding
Tea
DINNER.
Bouillon Bread Sticks
Radishes English Pastry
Stuffed Tomato Salad
Currant,
Gooseberry Jam
Vanilla Ice Cream
Cookies CoHee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

ton to succeed is to be fair and square with
the public upon which it depends for its very
existence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

1t is one of the ironies of fate that just
when one could sleep mornings without being
disturbed by the pesky street cars he has to
get up extra early to walk to work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

The suburbanite had reason today to b.
thankful that Rock Island is not as large a!
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

After last evenings shower the street rail-
way tracks were in the way this morning of
being rapidly converted into the prOverbial
two streaks OF rust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

What fine opportunity for the street rail-
way company to fix up its tracks on Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

Here's to the street railway carmen May
they stick it out till they win.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01
Argus Information Bureau

ANY o
ton
a1d
individual VIII be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-01

Anyway, it's fine weather for a street rail-
way strike.