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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
by MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright. 1913. By the wheeler Syndicate, Incl

Teutonic races has had the sarle
effect upon his wife, 50 that Eva Is
a common feminine name in Ger
many. All of Scandinavia has
adopted Eva, but Russia calls her
EVA or Jevva. France never fan
cied Its simplicity, nor have Italy
or Spain given 1t much attention.
Coral, that most natural of prec-
ious stones, is Eva's talismanic
gem. It promises her protection
from evil and immunity from dis
ease, warning Of approaching ILL
ness by losing its rudy color.
Thursday Is her lucky day and
her lucky number.
Milton in Paradise Lost" pays
tribute to the mother Of the race
through Adams description of Eve:
"On she came
Led by her heavenly Maker. though
And guided by His voice; nor uni
formed
OF nuptial sanctity, and marriage
rites:
Grace was in all her steps. heaven
IN her eye,
In every gesture dignity and love.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
brad'sbit O. Verse
PULLING THROUGH.

Some folks take the gloomy
view, saying that We can't pull
through. Loads too heavy, roads
too steep, rocks are many, ruts are
deep. can't see very far ahead, and
1t looks like times of dread" Oh.
if 1 had kingly power Just for one
sweet little hour l would pulvefixe
such Jays, can them 81 ways. This
OIL world has kept It's gait, burden
ed with a heavy weight; tyrants
rode upon its back, yet It liked
along the track, always wore q
Jolly smile, whistled through a
lonely mile, went a true and steady
Jog through the turmoil and the
fog. Rank and caste and throne
and creed, ignorance and pride a1d
greed, sword and bludgeon. tor:h
and rack, it has toted up the track
spite of pessimistic spiels and Of
!, walters at its heels. We've pulled
through so far, all right. though
we've had some squeezes tight; and
we've ditched a heap Of Junk,
cars and kaisers. customs punk;
load gets lighter all the time. aad
i we're on a steady climb. What's
the use Of feeling blue? Grab q
hold, and we'll pull through!
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
.CHICKENS,.
BY Marguerite /. Blue.

Copyright. 1919, by The Wheeler
Syndicate, Inc.)
Far in our own northland. where
he mountains rise above the
clouds. there lies the small town Of
Adams. Secluded, 1t would seem,
rom all the world, and yet by rea-
,oA Of the modern inventions re-
ated as closely as any Of the larger
cities.
A little to the south Of the town
,tocd . modern bungalow. Green
nwns spread themselves about the
louse and two giant elms stood on
hther side Of the graveled walk Ia
f0nt Of the screened-in piazza, up
v both sides of which were long,
ldn green boxes of red geraniums.
young girl stood in the doorway
holding the screen door open and
aging the last words to her friend.
well, Mabelle. do not forget
hat the convention is Tuesday. at
80 sharp. Now, don't forget"
mo, will not forget" laughed
habelle. and after a last wave Of
Ter hand went down the path.
Patience Drew turned back intc
he house and went into the kitchen
D prepare supper. When they had
lrst moved into the town, Patience
lad at once connected herself with
he IIadies' club.
j She had looked forward to the
Iocial event on the following Tues
lay with such anticipation as &
:hild will on his FIRST visit to q
treat city.
"Just think" she said to herself
u she hummed and worked: ITO.
morrow afternoon. It does seem e
hr away"
Patience placed the, hot supper
N the table and surveyed the re-
a tult with satisfaction. Her family
!. anne in together. Mr.. and Mrs
Drew laughing and talking, and
ohm whfstiing with ali his nigh.
II hear, Patience, that you art
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
Anti-High Cost Propaganda.

The Illinois campaign for economy aims at
the heel Of the high cost OF living Achilles
When it is extended over the entire nation
there will be no doubt Of the results.
This Goes not mean that it is not worth
while for Illinois to go through with its pro-
gram independent Of other states. 1t should
do SO for the effect Of the example, if for moth
ing else. Its people are not asked to deprive
themselves Of anything really necessary to
their comfort or welfare. They will not be
expected to 90 hungry, or cold because Of lack
Of sufficient clothing, or yet to neglect their
impair self respect. The sacrifice will be
mainly one Of vanity and the harder that is
hit the better it will be. regardless of the
immediate objects of this campaign
Illinois can at least put dent in the armor
CT the high cost Of living by it's own direct
action 1t can fnnict still greater damage by
SO advertising what it is about that it will
be brought to the attention of the people every
where in the country. After all, the propa-
ganda Is the thing-to get all the people read
ing and thinking and talking the same things
Then they will do those same things automati-
cally, and they will make it their business to
hunt out slackers and visit their displeasure
upon them.
That was what won the war against Ger
many and it will put the legions Of old Kaiser
High Cost on the run in two weeks of intensive
campaigning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
IVA.

Tho mother OF all living" re-
ceived from Adam a name signify
ing life. He gave her q name of
simple dignity and beauty-Eve. In
the original, 1t sounded like Chevva,
as 1t began with a rough aspirate.
1t was not copied by any. of her
daughters for a long time and when
the first Alexandrian Jews came
upon it in translation, they made
1t Zoe, meaning, life, in order to
show the connection of the name
with the prophecy but afterward.
In the course of the narrative, they
merely called 1t Heva or Eva,
through which we learned to know
it as Eve.
The Eve Of ireland and Scotland
and the Aveline and Eveline of the
Normans were probably only imi-
tations of the old Kettle name
Aoiffe. Eve and Eva have been
used great deal in England, many
OF the old parish registers record
ing the christening of twins as
Adam and Eve. The notion Of Sc
curing q child's life that has
spread the use Of Adam among the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
Today's Anniversaries

1731-Thomas Willing. an eminent
merchant who was president
Of the first chartered bank in
America, born in Philadel-
phia. Died there Jan. 10, 1891.
1S40-Henry Clay Frick. capitalist
and philanthropist. born At
West Overton, Pa Died in
New York City, Dec. 2, 1919.
1se3-Dsnmark protested against
the proposed occupation Of
Schleswig- Holstein BY the
German states.
1900-Mcmorial services for the
British soldiers who fell In
South Africa were held in ST.
Paul's Cathedral.
1903-The Williamsburg bridge.
connecting the boroughs Of
Manhattan and Brooklyn,
was formally opened.
Russians defeated Turks in
the Caucasus.
1915-British withdrew the Anzac
army from the Gillipoli.
191e-Austro- Germans advanced to-
ward sereth river in Rou-
nania.
1s17-Geueral Sarrail. allied conf
mander at Stlonica, was re-
called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
Household Hints

When cold add the beaten yolks of
three eggs.
Turn the mixture into q baked
pie shell and cover with the beaten
whites to which have been added
four tablespoons Of powdered su-
gar. Put in . very slow oven and
brown slightly.
Apple Pie - Four or 1--WE sour
apples. one-third cup sugar. one
quarter teaspoon grated nutmeg,
speck salt. one teaspoon butter.
Line pie plate with paste. Pare.
core and cut the apples into
eighths, put row around plate one
half inch from edge, and work to-
ward center until plate is covered.
then pile on the rest Of the apples.
Mix sugar, nutmeg and salt and
sprinkle over the apples. Dot over
with bits of the butter.
Wet the edges Of the under crust
with cold water. cover with upper
crust, and press edges together.
Boke 40 to Is minutes in q moder-
ate oven. Cinnamon may be used
instead Of the nutmeg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
In the Days News

Viscount Miner, who has ar
rived in Cairo as head Of the Brit
ish Mission to determine the nature
Of the new protectorate in Egypt,
has had a distinguished career as a
colonial administrator. He was
under-secretary for Egypt 1892,
governor Of the Cape Of Good Hope
in 1S97-1901, governor of the
Transvaal and Orange River COL
ony in 1901-1905. and, also. from
1897 to 1905, served as high COM
missioner for South Africa. In 1918
he served for q time as secretary
Of state for war in thetBritish min
istry. In early years Lord Miner
was an important figure in British
jour nalism. His best-known book
10 England in Egypt" He has
long been q prominent advocate of
an Anglo-American union as a
means Of preserving the peace of
the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
@H!Omo
!7,!lDPObIQmC
" lMRcELIZARET THOMpS0N
EMRC.ELIZABETH THOMPSON

I'm pleased to meet you," and for
the girl to repeat the boys name.
1t is also correct for the boy to re-
peat the girls name. for INSTANCE.
after the introduction he should
say, Miss Clarke"
Both speak at the same time u.s.
ually. The girl, however, has the
privilege Of speaking first.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am II
and would like to know II it is
proper for me to 60 to q dance out
side Of my home town with a boy
of 20 from a neighboring' town?
EXCITED.
1t would not be proper to attend
the dance In another town unless
chaperoned.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Is it prop.
er for a girl who is introduced to
a boy at dance to 90 to supper
with him and have him accompany
ACl AOlucs oMxAIbSS.
A girl should not attend a dance
without an escort. II she attends
with another couple and is intro.
duced to a young man of whom he,
escorts approve, it would be all
right for her to go to supper will
him and permit him to accompan,
her home.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: work il
a very dirty place and notice thai
my skin is filling with blackheads
Will you please print one of YOU
remedies? MRS. ALEX.
Every morning wash the skin
with the first of the following 10
tions and then rub in the second
Then wash of with warm water
No. Green soap, ~ ounces
alcohol, ~ drains; slycerin, ~
drains; borax, ~ drains.
| No. Rose water, u dram
spirit Of lavender, "a drains; al
cohol, ~ ounces.
i In reply to "A Sympathixer": l
is impossible for me to print you
answer to Badly Puzzled" be
cause It would hurt the feelings O
many innocent people OF the rae
you mention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

stumbled off to bed without a word.
Patience cleared away the supper
and then laid out her clothes for
the next day The next day the
sun rose in a pink and blue sky.
The robins in the orchard trees
outdid themselves in their morning
song. Patience smiled, yawned and
fell sleepily out of bed. There we're
lots of things to be done. Al she
reached the kitchen she was sur
prised to see her mother and father
already up.
Il don't know what can be the
matter with John; l guess we had
better send for the doctor at once"
| said her father. HE certainly~is
sight to behold"
Mrs. Drew was at the telephone
and Patience heard her call DR..
Lloyd.
| Breakfast was q very quiet at
fair. Doubts were beginning to
arise in Patience's mind as to who
would have to care for John; and
/; figure 1t out as she might it seemed
as II she was the only one who
could be spared. But perhaps he
was not so sick after all
DR.. Lloyd came and was shown
upstairs. The rest Of the family
followed. One look was enough.
'Chickenpox," he said. We'll have
to put you on a low bed 80 that
the chickens can get away"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
The Sniff and. Run Habit.

The young lady who teaches
Science" in high school-''science'
is sort Of joblot Of curious and
useless information mulled over in
lieu Of frankly studying physics,
astronomy, chemistry or some other
thing Of value-the young lady in
formed the class the other day that
there is no such thing as . cold"
The proper name ID coryza. she
stated, and further she assured the
pupils that weather conditions have
no more to do with coryza than
they have with diphtheria.
Sometimes science becomes real
sensible. after all.
Yet In spite Of the young lady
who teaches "sciepce" and the old
fellow who displ6ys his lack Of
breeding 30 much in this column, a
lot of people 90 through life sin
cerely believing that they take
cold" from every passing draft,
wetting. change of weather or
damp wind. In this delusion they
arc stoutly supported by all our
leading patent. medicine vendors
and by . very substantial majority
Of the best guessing profession in
the world. For the science" teach
er and me to asseft. in tho face Of
common sense and everyday oh
servation, that there is no such
thing as taking cold" is therefore
pretty cheeky. Maybe she has her
reasons for taking such q stand. ]
do hope 80. A teacher. above all
people, ought to be quite sure Of
hor ground before she ventures to
step out OF the rHt. Teachers are
supposed to stick to their ruts-and
most Of them do SO very cordially.
Ny own rebuttal, when confront
ed by one Of those who take cold
very easily isn't az quick and
snappy as I could wish; 1t is en-
tirely too much like the socialists
rejoinder-if you have ever tried tc
pin a socialist to his subject. l tel
the smiling one that q very large
share Of people. perhaps one-fourtt
of all the population, have some
simple chronic nose or throat dis.
ease. such as chronic rhinitis, or, a.
the patent medicine man prefers tt
call 1t. "catarrh." One SO afflicted
will quickly stun up and run from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
TlHllE DAILY SHORT. STORY

going to make a speech tomorrow
afternoon" said Mr.. Drew.
DO you think. dear. that you
really ought to 60 so far?" asked
Mrs. Drew. You know, l have
charge Of the whole supper and l
might need some help"
Now. mother" began Patience,
please don't tell me at this late
date. that I cannot make that
speech. I is very short and have
1t all ready" She jumped up and
ran upstairs to get it.
Mrs. Drew shook her head. Il
really think that Patience's ambi-
ton runs too high. She is trying
to be at the head of the kinder
garten department and this speech
may get her there. do not be-
lieve that anyone without real
training should attempt It."
She was interrupted by Patience
returning excitedly, waving two o.
three sheets Of paper. o.
Nov, Patience" began her faith.
er quietly, I'VE know that it Is q
mighty fine speech. but please dom,
read it again. We've had 1t every
meal since 1t was created"
Patience sat down silently, but
not the least abashed. The CLEAN
Of triumph glowed in her eyes.
Il don't care nothing about to
morrow" broke in John, Grossly. 81
feel sick, and besides I've got some
thing coming ON the back of m,
neck and forehead. Everyone'l
attention was instantly turned TO-
wards John.
Don't look very SICK" remarked
his father, but his mother wa.
more sympathetic. She put hel
hand on his forehead and found 4
very hot. She felt his pulse and 4
was beating very fast and then sh'
looked at his neck. 1t looked lik,
water blisters.
you must 60 right to bed" sh,
said, "and II you are not better II
the morning I shall send for tn.
DOCTOR"
| John. satisfied now that he ha.
lmade the desired impression
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
WHY NO SUGAR.
By FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.
Especial Correspondence of The Argus

Washington, D. c., Dec 17.-Why are we
snort Of sugar and paying exorbitant prices
FOR sugar now that the war is over, although
We managed to get fair supply at a fair
price while the war was going on?
, Discussion in the senate with regard to tho
bill to continue the life Of the sugar equaliza-
ton board which will otherwise end with the
year. has cast much light on this question.
The gist Of what it shows Is this During the
war the American people created a govern
mental agency to buy their sugar for them,
and to regulate its distribution. In effect, act
ing through congress and the president, we
formed national association for the buying
and selling Of sugar. 1t was exactly the same
In principal As a community store, In which all
members Of community chip in to buy goods,
and then they are sold to the same people at a
stipulated price. The Cuban sugar crop was
bought last year by the sugar equalization
board with money belonging to the American
people, and was sold again at terms which the
vas that all through the war we got sugar at
10 or II cents, and while it was scarce, it was
net as scarce as it is now. ,.
With the endiSg of the war, the sugar equal
ization board discontinued its most important
activity-the buying Of sugar. 1t did not buy
the Cuban sugar crop this year. This was a
proper policy according to the view Of the mat
ter generally accepted in this country. The
war being over. We should discontinue govern
to the good old law Of supply and demand
Hut that famous unwritten statute seems tc
have worked against US in this instance. The
Cuban sugar crop is being scattered all oveI
the world instead Of coming to the United
States in gigantic lump. And what has come
to this country has come at greatly increased
prices. The Cuban sugar producers have got
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Sodium Iodide and Simple Goitre,

Please explain what proportion Of
water and sodium iodide should be
taken. internally to prevent or cure
slight goitre in schoolgirls. I'M.
o. b.
Answer-One grain twice a day.
in two glassfuis Of water. A month
is long enough to continue this.
Household Ammonia Versus Arc.
matte Spirits.
Is common household ammonia
the same az spirits of ammonia!
"a. e.
Answer-Aromatic Spirits Of Am
monia, for internal administration
as an anti-acid and quick stimulant
in fainting. shock. ETC., is no.
household ammonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

Non bureau. Frederic J. Has,in, Diyse4ol
so6eo md eoslose two-csnt sta0D 1oe .
eoondsntal. the replies heang sent dils<
paad 70 ANONYMOUS iettazsl.
Q. What president OF the United
States lived the longest? E.E.
A. This distinction went to John
Adams, second vice president of
the republic, who lived up to the
fine old age of 81 years. His death
occurred on the same day as that
Of his successor in Office, Thomas
Jefferson, who was born eight years
after Adams.
@. What percentage of the pop
ulation Of Mexico 10 illiterate?
v. r. F.
A. The bureau of census SAYS
that . report compiled several
years ago shows that at that time
TOT per cent of the population of
Mexico over IL years Of age was
illiterNte.
@. Il 1t healthful to keep plants
in q sleeping chamber? E.V.S.
A. Growing plants in q sleeping
chamber arc beneficial because the
plants absorb the carbon dioxide
which is given on by the human
body as . waste product Of the act
Of breathing, and 80 tend to purify
the air for human use.
@. What 10 considered the most
famous work Of Thackeray!
A. VANITY FAIR . satire on
London society Of the 18th CEN
fury, is the most famous Of Thack,
eray's works. Thackeray was evil
IDENTIFY pleased with the work him.
self, for 1t Is said that he used to
lift his hat every time he passed
the house in which he wrote wan
ity Fair"
@. Is the salary Of the mayor Of
Chicago larger than that Of the
chief executive of New York city.
N. M. l.
A. Chicago's mayor receives ar
annual salary Of $4,000, while thu
compensation of the mayor of New
York is $4,000 year. The mayor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

II you would like to have me, I'll
come and stay this evening with the
chickens and you can go to the con-
vention in the evening. OF course,
it is customary when q doctor stays
SO long on q case ito have a nurse; ;
but never mind, this will be one of
the exceptions that proves the
rule"
That evening the nurse did stay
and they played games with John
until he went to sleep. Then they
went down stairs quietly and SOL
EMMY as doctors and nurses are
wont to do.
But here is where this case diff
fers. When they got down stairs,
they went out on the piazza to sit
in the swing hammock. 49,
The bright clear moonlight caused
the trees to throw long black
shadows across the lawn, and ye;
SO light was the atmosphere that
every object could be clearly dis
| tinguished. even the distant noun
tains.
1T must be lovely to be .
nurse" Patience broke the silence
yes, it is Interesting. Would you
like to become one?"
"Oh, indeed l would; I'd Just
love It," she answered.
WELL" DR.. Lloyd responded, I'll
lis hard work; how would you Xix,
| to be q private nurse?"
| Patience looked toward him II
the dark. She did not quite know
what he meant.
WELL" he said. feeling rather
than seeing her question. Il hav,
always needed q nurse-you know
q special nurse-to look after m,
personal health
"Oh! that ID it," Patience laughed
softly. A sudden shyness seemed
to have como over him. He sa
very still and looked straight ahead
Patience arose and going over :,
him put her arms around his necl
and drew his head to her. Happi
ness for both was beyond words
for both understood the promise o
! the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

ao - nv ~, 4. sti s al, e II
Of Philadelphia IL paid $4,000 a
year. while the chief executive Of
Boston gets $4,000.
Q. Who was awarded the Nobel
prize in 1918? FAIL.
A. This prise, which 10 given to
the man who has done the most to
promote peace In the world. was
not awarded during the year 1918.
@. What WAS the size Of the
United States army on Nov. IL.
1919! L. W..
A. On that date there were 1885,
800 men in the army. a. compared
with about 100000 who were un-
der arms q year earlier.
@. Who first used the express
sion "they shall not pass?''
GIT.
A. This famous expression was
first used BY Marshal Petain at the
siege Of verdun. It became the
slogan Of the French army defend
ing that important point, and help
ed to stimulate the morale Of the
soldiers in keeping back the Ger
man hordes.
@. Why does the length Of a de-
gree Of latitude vary? F. p.
A. Az the earth 10 not . perfect
sphere, It being compressed at the
poles, the length Of degree Of lat
itude varies. The degrees are long
er toward the poles. where the
earth is fiatter, and shorter toward
the equator, where the earth is
more curved. II the earth were a
sphere, q degree Of latitude would
have a constant length.
@. How many is . few"
F. E. B.
A. In the bible, st. Peter in re-
ferring to the number OF persons
saved in the ark, says - few. that
is, eight souls were saved through
water Those saved In the ark
were Noah, his wife. his three sons
and their wives. The dictionary
defines few" rs not many.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
The u. S. Housing Corporation.

The government lost some money on its
housing enterprise in the three cities, but not
nearly so high percentage as it did elsewhere
In similar undertakings. Most Of the work here
was finished and has been marketed to fair
advantage In other places where building
projects were halted in various stages of in
completeness. Of course 1t has been difficult to
realize any considerable part Of the original
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
Today's Birthdays

Sir Charles Fitzpatrick. lieuten-
ant-governor Of Quebec, born m
Quebec, 66 years ago today.
Reginald Vanderbilt, millionaire
sportsman, born in New York CITY,
80 years ago today.
Mrs. Minnie Maddern Fisk, one
Of the most noted actresses Of the
American stage. born In New Or
leans, "a years ago today.
Eleanor H. Porter. author Of the
"PollyanA" stories, born ut Little
ton. N. H., 81 years ago today.