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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

| her feet.
They foated past me down the
river" said Marvin
Il am so glad! My little friends
were quite forlorn over their loss.
Father. a strange gentleman has
brought home the lost shoes. Won't
you thank him and entertain him
while l restore them to the little
ones?"
An old man supporting himself
with a cane came hobbling to the
door. When Alma returned she
found her father and the stranger
seated at a table discussing the
meal she had prepared, familiar as
two old friends.
Il reckon, just as the children
declared. the fairies had something
to do with your mishap, for it has
drifted Mr. Rose right up against
what both he and have been look
ing for" said Mr. Dunn. He wants
work, and I've got it to give him.
We have pretty near arranged that
he is to take charge Of my three
teams and superintend the town
work until l get on my feet again. 3"
Mr.. Dunn was the owner of the
teams in question : in fact, OUTSIDE
OF his humble little home they were
about all he had of value-excepI
Alma. Before Rose closed his eyes
that night he decided that his ship
had come In, for the homeiy old
float had brought him into the COM
pany of the most winsome lass ne
had ever met. Before the week was
out he was content to pass his fife
in the secluded little hamlet me
charge Of the teams opened hon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
THE SHIP CANE IN.
By VICTOR ARNOLD.

Copyright. 1919. by the Western
Newspaper Union.)
At a point on the river shore
where a great bIuff projected
bright, careless youth splashed and
laughed and shouted with Joy Alma
Dunn had brought the four little
children of a neighbor to play in
tho sand and. their shoes and
stockings high and dry on the seat
of an old rotting scoW, they ven
tured ankle deep into the sparkling
water.
At the same moment on the other
side of the bluff. pensive. disheart-
ened. young manhood in som3re
mood, sat Marvin Rose, staring list
,Iessly at the water. He had left the
lCity that had held nothing for him
of encouragement or hope. with
high ambitions dashed and only
husks for his portion
He was so absorbed that the ecno
OF a scream followed by the up
Toarfous chatter of excited juvenile
voices failed to arouse him. He was
thinking sorrowfully of the ships of
fame and fortune that had never
come in. In a cynical way he laugh
ed bitterly as there fIoated around
the base of the duff battered old
scow.
About the only kind of a craft
that will ever bring veal or woe TO
met" soitloquiZed Marvin Rose.
Then he observed on the gunwale o!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
ill., A 1sTFI TAH K8
BY WILLIAM Ill ar. ~! BRADY Rad ND.
THE ATHLETE is A wEAKLNG.

THE ATHLETE is A WEAKLING.
A certain amount of active exer-
else is essential for preservation
OF good health. A little too much
exercise does any one harm.
When the muscles are overdevel-
oped by excessive exercise, in wnat
the uneducated physical culture
freak calls superb physical condi-
tion," these hypertrophied muscles
become parasites on vitality, and
the individuals natural energy Is
sapped to maintain the nourish-
ment of the freak muscles. Many a
man who has been misled by the
unscientific teachings of self-ap-
pointed physical culture experts.
has imagined himself well trained
and in the most perfect physical
condition, only to discover. when
he has been compelled to undergo
some real test of endurance and
strength, such as that of military
service, that his freak muscles
we're not "there"-he hasn't the en-
durance.
Enormous muscles make Excess
oAfG Tie OAIuaIiOh VI
blood sugar, the fuel that runs the
human machine. The individual IN
fortunate enough to have hyper
trophied muscles finds that this
constant drain on his vitality rs
too great He suffers from much the
same condition as that which is
generally known as "neurasthen1a- :"
He is in a moderate state of phys
zeal exhaustion comparable to that
of a man with some low grade or
smoldering fever.
Intelligent and healthful physical
training does not have as its object
the performance of feats of strength
nor the building of hypertrophIed
muscles. Its aim is to teach the IN
dividual how to control his muscles
perfectly. how to use them with the
least possible effort, and how to get
the most out of them without
fatigue. This is far from the pop
ular notion of physical culture; it
is as different from the pseudo
scientific physical culture usually
exploited as moving picture battles
are from actual warfare.
The educated physical director,
such as the man who runs things
in the Y, does not strive for enor-
nous muscles and does not even
approve such freakish efforts. But.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
Brad's O. Verse
Growing Old

Oh. they say we're growing old
when the snowflakes white and
cold get to drifting through the au-
burn, leaving gray streaks in our
hair, when the wrinkles crease our
brows and the frost is on our pows
and we bend a hitler lower meath
the burden of our cares. They are
going down the hill toward the
valley dark and STILL" say the
youngsters when they see US am
bling slowly on our way; and they
heave a little sigh as they swiftly
pass US by with the spring of
youthful motion and the strength
of early day. But we're feeling
right in trim. though our eyes are
growing dim and our creaking
joints refuse to work as in the days
Of old; and we're climbing all the
while. and we can't forget to
smile, and we're never sad and
doleful like a tale that's nearly
told. So we CLEAN the shining
years with their sunshine and their
tears. and we keep the dew and
roses and the laughter and the
song. and we make no mournfuI
sigh for the days that have gone
by. but We hum a cheerful ditty as
we bravely trudge along:
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
Today's Birthdays

Miss Helen A Keller. the cele-
brated deaf and blind scholar. born
at Tuscumbia, Ala, 80 years ago
today.
Heber D. Curtis. astronomer of
Lick observatory, born at Muske-
gon, Mich, At years ago today.
Sir Herbert Ames. chairman of
the Canadian national war savings
committee, born in Montreal, Sc
years ago today.
Viscount Inajiro Tajiri. a Yale
graduate who is now mayor of the
city of Toxic, born at Kyoto, ia
pan, 60 years ago today
May Irwin, for many years a
leading comedienne of the Ameri-
can stage. born at Whitby, Ont, 81
years ago today.
The centennial of the Church of
the Sea and Land, the second old
est church in New York City, will
be celebrated today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
Household Hints

! it one tablespoon of butter substi-
tute. Turn in the omelet mixture
and cook over a moderate heat until
the omelet begins to puff, then fold
over and brown on both sides
Tomato and Asparagus Salad
Peel and chill tomatoes. Scoop out
the insides. which can later be used
as a fiavoring for soup or sauces.
S and the tomatoes upside down 10
drain. Place several asparagus
tips in each tomato, I'LL in with
mayonnaise and serve on lettuce.
Asparagus Either Gained
asparagus or cold boiled asparagus
can be used. Place the stalks on
lettuce or romaine and garnish
with pimento rings An excellent
dressing is made by adding to or
binary French dressing one table
spoon OF finely chopped sweet
gherkins
Asparagus in Tomato Aspic-Ono
quart canned tomatoes one bay
leaf, one-half cupful boiling water.
two tablespoons gelatin. salt and
red pepper, one-half cupful boiling
water, onion juice.
Stew tomatoes 10 minutes and
season. Dissolve gelatin In cold
water and add the boiling water 10
IT, Strain tomatoes and AID the
gelatin.
Stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
Wet individual molds with cold
water. Arrange in each mold as
paragus tips. which have been cook
ed until tender, or the came
product. The tips should be put In
upside down. so that when the as
pic is unmolded the tips will be up
right. After the Tholds have been
lined with the tips. fill with the to-
mato aspic and set in a cold place
10 harden.
When ready Ia serve. dip in
warm water for a minute to loosen
the aspic. then turn out on to let
tuce leaves and serve with mayon-,
naise dressing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
T'lHtE DAILY SHORT STORY

the scow five pairs of shoes and
stockings. Four OF them were of
diminutive size The other. dainty,
graceful. told of girlish ownership.
He went quite to his ankles in the
water and rescued this queer f1ot-
sam.
The episode rather interested
him Judging from the voices he
had heard Rose reasoned out that
some party had lost their footwear
through the treacherery OF the
shifting scow. The bluff came sheer
down to the waters edge with no
path beyond It. He made an arm
full OF the articles and proceeded in
land. He crossed the bluff and
came upon a wagon road. and a
little farther on a man bearing a
schythe. The latter looked curious
as he made out the burden Rose
carried.
Where did you find them" he
inquired at once. Alma Dunn and
the little ones will be glad to get
them back. for none of them prob
ably have more than one pair" and
as Rose explained he continued:
II met them going dolefully home
ward barefooted. You'll get a wei
come. mister"
Where does Miss Dunn and the
little ones iive?" inquired Rose,
and the man indicated q little group
OF houses about half a mile dis
tant and Rose trudged on.
The first house painted slate coll
or was his guide, and as he knock
ed at It's door the unshod damsel OF
the brookside approached. She
flushed and Bhrank aside to hide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

orable employment and the even
ings spent with Alma and her faith
er were occasions of rare comfort
and contentment
Once he referred in mock dole
fulness to the ship that had never
come to him. but likewise to the
river craft that had brought MIN
peace and happiness. He touched a
vital chord in the experience of the
old man when he did so. Mr.. Dunn
had invested nearly his all in a
nautical venture in behalf of an old
sailor friend who had never come
back" he told Rose mournfulIy.
But Marvin forgot his past dis
appointments and Silas Dunn sis
investment loss when the former
and shy, blushing Alma told the old
man of their mutual love.
You've got more than my bless
ing" he said. You've got my con-
f1dence, and you'll be true as steel
to Alma. know, and what more do
wish in life?"
Just one day before the wedding
there came wonderful news to the
humble woodland home. 1t was to
the effect that the Evening Star mad
arrived IN port after strenuous
wandering in southern seats, with
her rich cargo piloted safely INTO
port.
Which means luxury and pros
perity for the three of u.s." pro-
claimed generouB-hearted Silas
Dunn. That's all the Evening Star
does bring. though, while that
wreck OF q Bcow brought me a low
ing son and a happy daughter in my
darffntng wears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

FL Paso. Texas. which may
again become a center of military
activity in consequence of the dis
turbances across the Rio Grande,
is the main gateway from the Unit
ed States into Mexico. 1t is one
of the most enterprising cities of
the great southwest and has a pop
ulation of nearly $4,000. It's ele-
walton is 1000 feet and because of
the low percentage of humidity It
enjoys a delightful all-the-year
round climate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
A Plea for Our Forests.

Illinois is of the first states to do some
thing along the line of establishing a definite
policy with reference to its forests fast being
reduced to scattered fringes OF timber here and
there committee headed by Senator John
DALEY recently held hearings on the subject
with view of submitting recommendations to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The Louisville Courier Journal suggests
that Lodge, Knox, Borah, Reed Sherman and
the rest might sing, with the defeated in
the automobile race: Now that the race is
over now that the track is clear, straighten
my back and shoulder; help me to find my
ear"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

then, he is a different sort of phys
ical culture expert He has had
full collegiate training for his work
and you never find him teaching
people that exercise, fresh air.
baths and correct diet cure all the
ills of human flesh, for he knows
better. Besides. his patrons are usu-
ally more intelligent than the dupes
of the cure-all physical culturist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
BUENOS AIRES Is BEAUTIFUL
CITY

Buenos Aires. whose activities
have become almost paralyzed as
a result of general strikes, is the
metropolis of Argentine and one OF
the most beautiful capitals in the
world. The city is situated on the
right bank of the estuary of the
La Plata. The river at that point
is so wide that it is impossible
with the naked eye to distinguish
the opposite bank, and it is so
shallow that ships drawing is or
Is feet OF water must anchor a
considerable distance below the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The great war is to be ended by a great
treaty, the product of the labors of 30 nations
for five months But some of our senatwantis
who didn't have a hand in those labors propose
to end it for the United States by slipping
little rider into an appropriation bill. More
of the dignity" OF 1.-THE most august delibera-
tive body in the world?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The name OF Lieutenant George Horowitz
of Passaic, n. j.. high honor man of West
Points graduating class, has a certain Ameri-
canizing value. There is doubt that it is
an American" name. whatever may be the
European or other language in which it was
first used. American is as American Goes.
What's in a name after all?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

Polly: You must not be selfsls
in your love OF course II would bs
more ideal if you and your hus4
band could start Housekeeping
alone. But since his mother needs
to be with you. there is no other
way.
Do not look for trouble. Be con-
siderate of your mother-in-law and
she and your husband will love YOU
the more for il. Be a strong enough
character to overcome conditions
which to a weaker nature would
bring unhappiness and failure,
If your mother-in-law has faults
and is unreasonable, let your hus-
band see for himself He will have
much more love and sympathy for
you when he sees how bravely You
are making the best of things.
Perhaps il can be arranged that
you have about three months alone.
with your husband. This will help
some and will make you better sat-
isfed in starting your married life
with a mother-in-law in the home
Wise mothers-in-law make them
selves an addition In the home. r.
you do your part you will probably
find your mother-in-laW ready to do
hers. and you will live happily to-
gether.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The worlds largest cheese has been made
in Wisconsin for exhibition at the national
dairy show and it is valued at $4,000. Few
among those who view it would mind being
called a big cheese if that much money were
associated with the title.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
To Cook Asparagus.

Asparagus Soup-Cook the tough
portions of asparagus in water in
which it has been boiled, or add
water. When tender. press through
a sieve, add its own liquor, and for
each three cups of this liquid add
one-half teaspoon of onion juice
and one cup OF hot milk. Rub to-
gether one tablespoon of butter and
two tablespoons OF -four until
smooth. and gradually add to the
asparagus soup. Season with salt
and pepper.
Serve a few of the tender tips in
each dish.
One tablespoon of butter.
One tablespoon of -four.
One and one-half cups OF milk or
water in which asparagus was
cooked.
One cup asparagus tips.
One-half teaspoon OF salt
Pepper. paprika.
Melt the butter add the -four and
seasonings. Add the milk or as
paragus water gradually, cook until
thickened. Add the cup of aspara-
gus tips
Asparagus Omelet-Separate the
white of eggs from the yolks, add
ing one tablespoon OF water for
each yolk used. Beat yolks with
salt, pepper and paprika until light.
Whip the whites until stiff and dry,
fold into the yolks together with
cooked asparagus tips. Do not mix
too much.
Heat the frying pan, and melt in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The next edition OF the Encyclopedia Ameri-
cana will be IL yards long India paper, if it
includes the names of all of the new soft drinks
and their effect upon the earnest seeker for a
substitute for the beverage to which he was
used, and devoted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
The War a Year Ago

Drawing began in second United
States draft
First contingent of United States
troops arrived at Genoa. Italy
Eleven persons killed and IA in
jured in German air raid on Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The question has been asked to why
the Huns did not scuttle their feet in the first
place, and be done with it. The answer is that
the Huns do not do things like other people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The eighth and greatest wonder Of the
world will be the man who has given cheer
fully and in proportion to his abundance, in
response to every request made since 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

The annual meeting OF the Texas
Commercial Executives associa-
ton will open at Waco today and
continue in session over tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

Why not make the Shiny Won Bernstorf
sign the peace treaty for Germany?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
Menu Hin.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Grapefruit
Fruit Fritters Rolls
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Lunch Roll
Potato Salad
Strawberry Pie Cocoa
DINNER.
Radishes
Drowned Pork Chops
New Potatoes Asparagus
Onion Salad
Berries Coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27
,5EPSF7oSb !! ;! !! 49,,
VS1 MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY TEMPLE

Dear Mrs. Thompson: % / am a
junior in high school. Although |
am not good looking every one
seems to be interested in me at
first sight, but soon loses interest.
My girl friends and sisters seem TO
tire of me and | cannot keep my
boy friends. do my best to be a
well behaved sociable girl. Will you
please tell me low l can keep my
friends?
% Is it proper for a girl to in
vite a boy friend to her home TO
spend the evening If they have had
previous dates? BILLY.
"a Self interest is an enemy to
popularity. Probably you think too
much about yourself and do not
bother to get the other person S
point of view. If you are thoughtful
of others and a sympathetic listen
er, there is no reason why peop;e
should not like you.
Perhaps there is something
wrong with your disposition. If you
find out why your sisters do not Ike
you, you will at the same time dis
cover one reason why your girl and
boy friends do not enjoy you after
the first time. A disagreeable dispo-
sition shows in a personality even
if the kindest words are spoken.
(2) 1t is considered all right for
girl to invite young man to her
home if he has shown previous IN
terest. But in reality il is better for
the girl to wait for him to ask to
call.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a girl
in my early teens. Ny father runs
restaurant and ! work in it praC-
tically all day. Sometimes l have
my afternoons of.
/ have a brother four years older
than l. He is always Dragging how
much money he gets and always
tries to keep me from having a
good time, l would like to earn
some money. part for spending and
the rest to put in the bank. Have
you any suggestions to make? What
could l make or do during spare
hours?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

Do you think it is all right for
me to go with my girl friends TO the
show or have a good time?
IN TROUBLE
You might take care Of children
during your spare hours Thia
would not give you much income.
but it would help. A girl in her
early teens is handicapped because
Of her youth and lack of SPECIAL
training.
Perhaps you would prefer 10
make baby clothes. II YOU are skill
full you could make very pretty lit
tie articles.
1t is all right for you 20 go tn
shows with your girl friends II you
go in the day time. but you should
not go at night unless you are &C
companied by an older person.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

Bankers Don't Look for Drop in Prices
Neither does anyone else
The only drop that any of US can look for, with
any degree of certainty, is that in the tenn
perature That will come as summer wanes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-27

Alice Brady chose for a husband the sor
Of a journalist. Another scoop for the press
agent?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-11
XIII.
Kirby and Meet.

Sal remained seated behind the bar.
nodding. and 30 o % al ! felt reason
ably assured that she was without In
terest In my movements. l leaned for
ward and endeavored to arouse Ken
nedy. This was by 10 can easy Of
accomplishment, and I was compelled
to pinch the fellow rather severely
before he sat mp angrily. hurting out
the first words which came TO his lips:
What the devil"
His haif-opened eyes caught my ges-
ture for silence. and be stopped In
stantty. his lips widely parted.
Meet me outside" whispered.
warningly. "But be careful about IT,"
The slight noise had failed to dis
turb the woman. and I succeeded Ia
slipping through the Unattached door
without noting any change In her pos
ture. Tim. now thoroughly awake,
and aware OF something serious In the
air. was not long in Joining me with
out. and ! drew him aside into . spot
OF deeper b~lackness under the trees
He was still indignant over the pinch
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-11
THE MAKING OF
A FAMOUS
MEDICINE
How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Is Prepared For
Woman's Use.

A visit to the laboratory where this
successful remedy is made impresses
even the casual looker-on with the reli-
ability, accuracy, skill and cleanliness
which attends the making of this great
medicine for woman's ills.
Over $50, 900 pounds of various herbs
are used annually and all have to be
gathered at the season of the year when
their natural juices and medicinal sub
stances are at their best.
The most successful solvents are used
to extract the medicinal properties from
these herbs.
Every utensil and tank that comes in
contact with the medicine is steriliZed
and as a final precaution in cleanliness
the medicine is pasteurized and sealed
In sterile bottles.
1t Is the wonderful combination Of
roots and herbs, together with the
skill and care used in its preparation
which has made this famous medicine
8 o successful In the treatment Of
female ills.
The letters from wome who have
been restored to health by the use Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound which we are continually pub
fishing attest to its virtue,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-11

ing. and remained drunk enough to be
quarrelsome. | cut his mufiled pro-
funlty short.
That's quite enough of that. Tim"
I said sharply, and was aware that he
stared back at me. plainly perplexed
by the change in my tone and manner
you are an officer of the law SC am
|, and it is about time we were work
ing together"
He managed to release q gruf laugh.
"You-you d. bum; H.. that's Il
good ioke-what'r yer giviu' me now?'
THE exact truth: and IL will he
worth your while, my man. To brace up
and listen. ] am going TO give you a
chance to redeem yourself-a last
chance. 1t will be a nice story to tell
back in ST. Louis that you helped TO
kidnap a wealthy young white woman,