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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
Household Hints

per If desired, and roll in cracker
crumbs Fry in hot grease TO a
golden brown. Serve Immediately.
Use rollingpin TO crush crackers. q.
POTATO DISHES. -
Potato CuStards-Rub one cup OF
mashed potatoes through a fine
sieve into a bowl and add one cup
OF milk, two well-beaten eggs, one
teaspoon OF salt and a pinch Of
mace. Mix thoroughly and then
turn into baking dish and bake in
a moderate oven until firm, usual
ly about % minutes.
Potato Dumplfngs-Grate four
large cold boiled potatoes into a
mixing bowl and add one and one
half cups OF -four, one and one
half teaspoons of salt, one tea
spoon Of pepper, one small onion
grated. three tablespoons OF finely
minced parsley. one egg and three
tablespoons of water. Mix to
smooth dough and then form into
balls the size OF an egg. Drop into
boiling water and cook for Is
minutes Lift and drain we'll and
serve with either brown stew or
cheese sauce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
Today's Events

The celebration of the Belgian
national fete day in Brussels today
was made memorable by the visit of
President Poincare of the French
republic.
Delegates from the United States
and Canada assembled in New York
City today for the annual conven-
ton of the International Steel and
Copper Plate Printers Union of
North America
A wide range OF labor and indus
trial problems that have followed
in the wake of the war are sched-
uled to receive consideration at the
annual convention of the Minnesota
state federation Of labor, opening
today at New Ulm.
Western stockgrowers are to con-
fer in Salt Lake City today on the
Kent bill now before congress. pro-
viding for the supervision OF the
public domain for grazing pur-
poses by the United States secre-
tary OF agriculture.
The annual convention Of the In
ternational Stereotypers and Elec-
trotypers' Union OF North America,
one OF the most important labor
gatherings of the year, assemblies in
Denver today with an attendance OF
delegates representing the local
branches throughout the Uni<ed
States and Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

does not even keep the rats away,
that it spreads disease, that it does
much harm and little good.
Q. What is the American school
furthest north? u. g. c.
A. There is an American school
at Point Barrow, the point of Alas
ka which projects furthest into
the Arctic. The pupils are Eskimo
and the teacher is from the states.
One steamer a year reaches Point
Barrow. At other times access is
possible only by long journeys by
dog sled.
Q. Can cripples move more free
Iy in the water than elsewhere?
T. S.
A. The specific gravity OF water
and the human body is virtually
the same. A body in the water is
supported by equal pressure at all
points. 1t is more likely to be at
ease than under other circum-
stances. It is therefore more like
ly that it may move without pain.
So cripples are often given their
exercise in the water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
Brad'SBit O'.VerSe
LOVER TALK.

The old crouch plods along the
street and hears two lovers chat
ter, and says: 1T gives me groggy
feet to list to such fool chatter.
Whene'er I chance to take a walk,
come EEaline and Willie are sure
to spring their lover talk nonsen-
steal and silly. Oh. spool upon this
dippy stuff so full of stars and
incoming, this empty trash and
fluffy fluff and sentimental spoon
ingi Why can't they talk sense
now and then and STRIP their tarnRl
cooling? Folks didn't act that way,
by hen, in days when / went WOO
ing" The old crouch has a menu
DRY bad. The years have scarce
been forty since down the street
he used to CAD affecting gay and
sporty; and not a lover in the
town who with his girl went walk
ing could do a Job more neat and
brown of silly twaddle talking
Folks look along the backward
track and sigh for customs olden,
forgetting what was snide and
slack, remembering the golden.
But lover talk, when youth is
bright. from Rome TO Picadilly has
always claimed the sacred right TO
be absurd and silly.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

coast This country never was so well pre-
pared. Such armed clashes as would occur in
the event of occupation Of the country would
be too Insignificant to be dignihed by the name
OF war.
The United States can do what it pleases
with Mexico. No foreign power and no combi-
nation OF powers at present in existence is in
shape to dictate what our course shall be- AS
a matter Of fact England and France are said
to advise decisive measures, which adds to the
incentive of long suffering and the incessant
gable of the lingo element in this country.
In deciding the wise course the administra-
ton has a great many things to take into
consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
TESTED RECIPES.

Raspberry Pudding.-Two cups
-four. one and one-half tablespoons
baking powder, two and one-half
tablespoons shortening, one tea
spoon salt, one cup milk, one egg,
raspberries.
Sift the dry ingredients together.
Work in the shortening and mix to
a soft dough with milk. Add egg,
well beaten. last. Spread a thin
layer in a buttered pan, cover with
an inch layer of black or red resp
berries, and then a final layer OF
dough. Place in a steamer and
steam for three-quarters of an
hour.
Bohemian Cream-Four ounces
any kind OF fruit, one pine cream,
gelatin, sugar.
Stone the fruit and sweeten TO
taste. Pass It through a sieve, add
ing one and one-half ounces of
gelatin to every half pint OF fruit.
Mix well, then whip the cream and
add the gelatin and fruit gradual
ly to it. Pour all in a mold, set
II on ice or where it is cool, and
when set dip the mould a moment
Into water, and then turn it out
ready for the table.
Fried Cucumbers- Three good
sized cucumbers. two eggs, salt,
cracker crumbs
Peel the cucumbers and cut in
slices lengthwise Beat the eggs
good and dip the slices into them
Sprinkle on a little salt land pep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
HfBSFF55B AG 5H95n@.
%>H MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY TEMPLE

Dear Mrs. Thompson 1. I am a
girl 10 years old and last winter
at a place where I was boarding ]
met a young soldier boy, whom l
loved very much. l went to the
show with him, but when he was
| going away / told him not to write,
as my parents always read my let
tiers.
Now I am going TO visit this
town and do not know where to
find him. as he did not know what
his address would be. How can
locate him, as the city is large?
Am doing the right thing?
2. How can | learn to dance
BY going to dances or getting my
girl friends to teach me? How
much is usually charged for a les
son in dancing?
3. Is it an insult for a man to
ask for a kiss when he has just met
girl and visited one night with
her? Should she yield?
DIMPLES.
1. Do not go to the city for the
purpose of seeing the young man.
hCAC 10 ~ Wag yOh NoA AbNeAA1
him, since you do not know his adj
dress, and your search. would be flu
tile
Besides, it would be very poor
taste TO hunt him up 1t is the
mans place to keep in touch with
the girl if he is interested in her,
and not the girls to look for him.
2. Dancing lessons cost 90 cents
or a dollar usually. OF course in
New York city much higher prices
are paid in some instances. To have
your girl friends teach you will
probably be as satisfactory as to
take lessons.
8. 1t is an insult for a man to
ask TO kiss a girl the first night he
is with her. and a still greater in
suit for him to kiss her without
asking When a man respects
girl he is afraid that she will not
like him if he takes so much lib
erty.
Indeed the girl should not
yield"
Dear Mrs Thompson: Does a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
Today's Anniversaries

1S1S-Charles Robinson, first state
governor of Kansas, born at
Hardwick, Mass. Died near
Lawrence, Kans., Aug. II,
1894
1S61-Barnard e. Bee, the Confed-
crate officer through whom
the name of "Stonewall" was
conferred on Gen. Thomas J.
Jackson, killed at Bull Run.
Born at Charleston. S. c., in
1928.
ls64-Gold was discovered in Last
Chance Gulch," on the pres
ent site of Helena, Mont.
1894-Paris was placarded with
handbills threatening an
archist explosions by whole
sale
1Ss6-Marriage of Prince Charles of
Denmark and Princess Maud
of Wales NOW king and
queen Of Norawy.)
1e11-United States senate passed
the Canadian reciprocity pill
by a vote of So to 81.
Washington sent a third note
to Germany concerning the
rights of neutral ships.
1S16-An advance guard of Russian
cavalry penetrated into Hun
gary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

young man have a right to ask, 4
girl not to go with any other young
men when he is not engaged to
her?
This young man has declared his
love for the girl and in numerous
ways he has shown that he thinks
very seriously Of her and yet never
speaks Of an engagement. He says
she doesn't care for him IL she
doesn't give up all other boy
friends.
It seems that he wants to be her
only boy friend before he proposes
marriage. Is he reasonable?
THANK YOU.
The young man seems TO. be more
human than reasonable. He loves
you and wants you for himself and
when he can not have you it makes
him unhappy.
You have not mentioned how old
you are, but l should imagine from
your letter that both OF you are too
young to consider marriage seri-
ously. I think, however, that when
he declares his love and asks you
to give up other young men he
should say that he wants you to
marry him when he is in a posi-
ton to provide for you.
Unless you are engaged, do not
give up your other boy friends.
Many girls have had to face the
same problem you are confront
ing. Sometimes the man tires and
stops going with the girl beca0ee
he finds some one he likes betterlN
Then the girl has to suffer; she has
given up all her other friends and
therefore has no one left. Young
men have learned TO regard her as
engaged and they cease TO think OF
her.
Doubtless many of my readers
have passed through this very ez-
perience II is hard 10 know what
to do in such circumstances ] be-
lieve that frankness is the best
thing. When the young man makes
the request for you to give up your
other friends, tell him at once that
a man has no right TO ask so much
when he is not engaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
TIHlIE DAILY SHORT STORY

7 Now l wonder IL by any mis-
chance this promised husband can
| be Winston Morse" suggested
Lura mischievously, for of all the
young men she knew he was most
detested by Althea-' A stranger in
| Cloverdale, he had flashed upon the
community as the scion of an opu-
lent family in the south and his
reckless extravaganza in a way
bore out his assumption.
In an hour Althea forgot the
gypsy oracle. Two evenings later
she left the home of Lura to hurry
to her own.
Lying upon the dewy sward.
clearly revealed in the white moon
light, was a man. asleep. He re-
sembled some homeless tramp. His
hair was unkempt, a weeks growth
of beard gave a sinister express
sion to his features. One eye was
bandaged. Althea shuddered as
the words OF the gypsy flashed
through her mind:
in the woodland with the moon
shining brightly upon his facet"
She fed precipitately and never
paused until she cleared the last
fringe of trees, to almost ruR-into
the arms of Winston Morse. He
noted her breathless agitation. and,
much to her discomfort, insisted
on seeing her safely home. He
was the man to infringe upon any
consideration shown him, and dis
tracted Althea knew not how to
forbid as he spoke Of calling upon
her the following evening.
There had bean = distressing
episode in the experience of Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
Taking II in Time.

In our last Uncensored Talk on
Unpleasant Topics, dear children,
we expatiated on the increasing
prevalence of cancer and on the
fact that no family is immune to
the disease. We learned that can
Ger OF the stomach is the most fire.
quent situation (half of all cancer
cases) and that cancer of the womb
comes next. We also learned that
cancer is never acquired by con-
tagion or infection, that it is usual
ly painless in the early stage, and
that it does not seriously impair
the general health at first.
Cancer of the breast is third in
order of frequency of cancers. Con-
trary to a popular fancy IL is not
likely to follow an injury; there
is no reason to suppose that trifi-
ing blows or injuries of the breast
ever cause cancer.
Cancer of the breast usually oc-
ours in women more than IS years
of age. Occasionally it occurs in
men.
Any lump, even though painless.
which develops in the breast and
persists two weeks should arouse a
woman's suspicion and send her
Immediately to her physician for
examination. Any woman who
hesitates about seeking such ex-
animation is either very ignorant,
very immodest or a patient of the
wrong type of doctor.
Not every lump in the breast is
cancer. The chances are about
even that a persistent lump is not
cancer. But life is sweet and no
one can afford to gamble with it.
Sometimes the best of doctors will
be in doubt as to the nature OF such
lump. Let him do the worry
ing, il waiting is the plan. The
removal of such a lump, in a doubt
full case. is comparatively easy and
perfectly safe. Microscopic exam
nation OF a bit of the tissue re-
moved will determine positively
whether the lump is cancer-and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
GYPSY LORE.
By Alvah Jordan Garth.
Copyright, 1919, by the Western
Newsnaner Union

Copyright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper Union)
"Your lover will be young, hand
some. wealthy"
"Oh, l have him already" cried
Lnra Deane, clapping her hands in
gIee. Now do something for Al
thea here, who hasn't a iance, not
even a beau. except Winston Morse,
who is worse than none at ALL"
.'You won't lose by crossing the
gvpsy's palm with silver" spoke
the tawRy fortune teller persua-
sively. Come. pretty miss. you
surely wish to know all the golden
happiness in store for you"
The gypsy encampment had be-
come a feature of the woodland
surrounding Cloverdsle. In idle
curiosity the two school chums had
thea placed her fair, snowy hand
In the weather-bronzed one of the
fortune teller
"You will meet your life COM
panion in the woodland with the
moon shining brightly upon his
Face-a double face, see. but the
lines are not clear, and there lies
The mystery love must solve"
1.-THE ideal" derided Althea, but
Gutteringly. Somehow the words
e the soothsayer bore a tinge OF
fonanticism. AS if I would be
sandering in the woods at night.
boxing for a lover so mysterious
tat even the gypsy cannot con-
ltrue her OWL silly predlction."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

thea. A month previous she Ia
recently lost her mother and had
been offered a new home by an
aunt at Cloverdale. One week
after her arrival there the house
had been entered while the family
was absent, and a fair little legacy
left Althea by her mother. com
prising several thousand dollars in
bonds. diamonds and valuable fam
lily heirlooms. was appropriated by
some clever burglar.
Twice during the week after the
forest incident Morse called upon
Althea. They were returning from
party late one night in Morse's
automobile, when he left the main
road and struck of through the
shortcut trail through the woods,
and suddenly halted in the center
Of the lonely stretch
"Althea," he spoke, IT have come
here purposely to tell you that l
am going to leave here tonight;
have all my traps in the machine.
and you must go with me. I love
you. and / cannot live without you
Do not shrink from me. / will be
an indulgent husband. / can deck
you with Jewels-I can give you .
life of luxury. Stopi"
With a cry Of loathing Althea
spFang from the auto. He follow
ed her.
You shall Co." he grated forth
or unwi1hngfy! Who
are your
A man had sprung from behind
tree. In wonder. Althea recog-
mixed him as the person she fhad
seen In the woodland. There was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

a metallic sound produced by .
pair of handouts.
Its been a long wait, Winston
Morse, gentleman, alias Clever
Dan, professional burglar, but I
have yOu. and I think, the rest
OF your raid on the Ross home as
we'll"
AS he spoke Adrian Noble drew
from the rear seat OF the machine
a satchel resting there. He wrench
ed it open
Just look. please, Miss Ross, y
he spoke. Don't be afraid of our
unmasked friend here, nor of me. >
and he smiled lightly. Il am moth
ing worse than a detective, on the
trail of this man and your stolen
property for some time past. Do
you recognize any OF this plum
derP and opening a small box the
speaker disclosed the treasure that
Althe9 had so sadly missed.
And when Adrian Noble the next
day called upon Althea to arrange
for the trial of Winston Morse. d.
vested OF his disguise and in pro
prfa persona, as presentabIe and
handsome a young man as one
would care TO see, Althea wonder
ed II the gypsy prophecy of the
man in the woodland with the
moon shining on his face" was to
have its Aftermath life com
panion-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

Q. What color in diamonds are
most valuable? H. ".
A. Diamonds are found with a
wide variety of coloring, but those
that are virtually coIorless but
which are spoken OF as being blue
white are most valuable.
Q. What are the principal Ian
guages spoken in Switzerland?
NJ. H. J.
A. French, Italian and German
are the chief languages spoken in
Switzerland, each predominating in
sections bordering the respective
countries.
@. What action has the govern
ment taken toward fixing the
status of the cat? T. H. D.
A. The department of agricul-
ture has pronounced the house cat
an enemy to mankind and has rec
commended its determination. 1t
expresses the opinion that the cat
destroys more wild birds and
young poultry than all their nat
uraI enemies combined, that it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

An Indiana merchant paid $1s5 for jug
with half a pint of whisky in the top and
about five gallons of water in the bottom
When the purchaser complained to the police
he was arrested for buying the half pint. The
law makes people who think they must have
alcohol fair game for most any kind of
swindling device
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

A great many people who perfectly
willing to lie abed after daylight in the morn
ing strenuously object to retiring in the even
ing long there is any daylight left, and
that is one Of the reasons for a demand for
the repeal Of the daylight saving law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
MENU HINT.
nroaEfaEe

MENU HINT.
Breakfast.
Berries and Cereal with Cream.
Bacon Omelet. Toast
Coffee.
Luncheon.
Corn Fritters.
Tea Biscuit Sliced Tomatoes.
Sponge Cake. Tea.
Dinner.
Radishes. Iced Soup.
Drowned Pork Tenderloin
Mashed Potatoes. Steamed Squash.
Lettuce.
Blackberry Pudding. Coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
The War a Year Ago

Resignation of DR.. Won seydler,
Austrian premier.
Tug and four barges sunk by
German submarine OF Cape Cod.
Franco forces made
notable gains north of Chateau
Thierry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

Airpianes of the future. equipped with a
new turbine internal combustion engine just
perfected in Germany. can be operated without
noise. But who would want to fly without max
ing some kind OF a racket to cause people to
look up?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

Wisconsin's vote Sept. 2 on q $4,000, 900
bond issue to pay its soldiers bonus will not
be test Of patriotism so much as an indica-
ton OF the lengths the state is willing to go
to mend damaged reputation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

The Chinese city of Chan-Chan-
Foo is said TO produce the finest
leather goods 10 the world. The
leather is made from lizard. shark.
dolphin and snake skins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
Argus Information Bureau


D. C.
the replies to each individual No attention viii be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
DELICIOUS DRESSINGS.

Sour Cream Cucumber Dressing
Pare the cucumbers and then
soak in ice-coid salt water for one
half hour. Wipe dry and then
CRATE Place in a bowl and add:
Two tablespoons OF grated ONION.
three tablespoons of finely min
parsley. two tablespoons OF le4ou
juice, one teaspoon of salt, one less
spoon OF paprika. one-half teaspoon
Of mustard, one teaspoon OF sugar
one cup OF sour cream. beaten stir
Blend well and then use on FISH or
meat, salads. lettuce, tomato az.
lettuce or potato salad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21

Aluminium Cleanser. go Dissolve
20 grams OF borax in water anG a
third as much ammonia as Won
have Of water, Shake we'll togotH-
er, apply and polish until the .p.b "a
slittering effect is seen that is al
ways on new aluminium articles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-21
The Nature Faking Advertiser.

IPeOr1a Starr.
For Sale-one fresh COW with calf and pigs
400 Garden. N. 1905.
1t is said an oyster produces 100000 egg
annually. You might keep this fact in min
when the next season for the bivalve is ushere
in. Buy the oyster egg instead Of the hen egg
Think of the saving.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-11-28
vi. TIMATUM READY TO BE FOR
WARDED TO EMBASSY
NO LONG FARLEY WANTED
American Government Is
Ready for Action and Will
Proceed If Necessary

Washington, Nov. 28.-Although
further investigation of the facts will
BE made, the American Government
has no intention of receding from its
position in the jenkins case, Admin
istration officials declared today.
The Government, they said, has
prepared for the next step" which
may take the form Of an ultimatum
TO the Mexican government.
Instructions will go forward to the
Embassy at Mexico City today to in
vestigate the Jenkins case.
Administration officials indicated
that negotiations with Mexico not be
prolonged if unsatisfactory, and that
the American Government had decid-
ed upon a course of action and was
prepared to carry it out, should it be-
come necessary.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-11-28
CLEATON HOST
TO LARGE CROWD
OVER HUNDRED PERSONS AT
TENDED DINNER THANKSGIVING

Mr.. P. B. Gleaton entertained some
100 persons yesterday at the family
home at a dinner given in honor OF
w. G. Gleaton and Benjamin Smith
two young members of the family
returning from the war.
1t had been planned long time
that some family recognition should
be given the two returning soldiers
boys, and Thanksgiving was the first
opportunity when everybody could
attend Mr.. p. B. Gleaton and Mr.. r.
B. Smith made plans jointly to pro
vide really enjoyable Thanksgiv-
ing occasion and this was it,
Everybody attending had a most
splendid day and fine barbecue din
ner with all the good things that go
with it.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-11-28
REVOLUTION HAS STARTED BETWEEN MEXICAN FACTIONS;
, OPERATORS WARNED AGAINST REFUSAL TO PRODUCE COAL
DOUBLE-CROSSED /
TRADING SWEDES
MERCHANTS SOLD TO
THEM AND THEN TO GERMANS

London, Nov 28.-Swedish and Dan.
ishmerchants who planned CONNER
cial coup in Germany have suffered as
a result of American commercial en-.
ergy in the past few months.
An american salesman just return
ed to London from the continent says
that large quantities of American
goods are held in Sweden and Den
mark that cannot now be disposed Of.
The goods were purchased IN tho
United States in the hopes OF pushing
II into Germany Immediately atteF
trade opened but when the time came
they found that Americans had ar
ranged to supply the demand at prices
under which the Scandinavian. E;id.
dlemen could quote.