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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
When Battery F Came Home.

The boys who helped pump high explo-
sfves, steel and lead. at the Hun till he was
ready to quit know now what Rock Island and
Moline think OF them, If they ever had any
doubt on that score. The demonstration that
the return OF Battery occasiOned was one
that will stick in the memories of those in whose
honor 1t was given, and those who took part
in it well as long as they live.
The stage managed part of it may not have
been quite up to expectations, but no apollo
gies are in order for that Emotions were too
strong to be restrained for the sake of mere
form. Everybody wanted to see the returned
heroes to get as close possible to them and
to pay them tribute. Nothing else mattered
for the moment The spectacular was forgot
ten in the scramble to get and hold point OF
vantage while the battery boys were in sight
and when they passed the eyes and thoughts
of the multitude followed them. The other
marching organisations made brave showing
and under ordinary circumstances they would
have aroused great enthusiasm, but the cheer
ing for them yesterday was perfunctory. 1t
was the boys who had just finished the job
of strafng the Hun whom the people wanted
to see
The entire program was as comprehensive
and as well carried out human foresight
and effort could make it Rock Island and
Moline cooperated in the undertaking most
cordially. No joint affair OF the two cities ever
before was so tremendously conducted and
with such complete success. Each did It's part
willingly and with no thought except Of the
object for which both were working, estab-
fishing precedent which it is sincerely hoped
will be followed in future undertakings for
common purpose.
Much credit must be given to the committee
representing the two cities which took charge
of the situation from the time the One Hun
bred Twenty-third reached Chicago. The mem
bers of this committee were Mayor H. NJ.
Schriver, W. L. Franks DR.. G. A. Andreen and
Captain ". W. Scott Of Rock Island, and Mayor
c. P Skinner, Captain H. B. McKahin, Captain
H. ". Whitsitt and Lieutenant George Fromme
of Moline These men were waiting at the
station for the home boys when they arrived
in Chicago and were constantly on the job
thereafter, accompanying them to Rockford
and then to the twin-cities and doing every
thing possible for their comfort and
venience.
The Argus in all due modesty, feels pecu-
liar sense of pride in the success of the
demonstration, having initiated. it did
when the boys of '9s came home, the movement
for fitting welcome, and having on this occa-
sion, as it did then put forth its best ~sfforts
to record all available details of an event of
such significance in local history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Here and There.

The Woman's Engineering socie-
ty has been formed in London to
aid in securing for women equal
opportunities with men in. the en-
cheering professions.
What is called in San Francisco,
"the expert in Examinations" of a
large electrical company is a wom-
an. She specializes in the interior
decorating department. and also
is illuminating engineer" She I'M
derstands the placing of lights and
fixtures in harmony with variouss
interiors.
New York society and club wom-
en- are manifesting a lively interest
IN the approaching visit of Queen
Marie of Roumania- Already plans
are under way to give her majesty
q welcome benefitting her reputa-
ton as one Of the chief personages
of the war.
AS q reward for making pies and
conducting religious services under
Are while with the American troops
overseas, Ensign ('Ma"O F. o.
Burdick. a member OF the Salvation
Army from New York, has received
the Croix de Guerre from the
French government.
DIR. Helen l. McGiliicuddy OF Bos-
ton, recently chosen for tho post OF
high outaide sentinel" OF the
Massachusetts Catholic Order OF
Foresters, In believed to be the first
woman ever elected to an executive
position IN the order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
In the Days News

Sixty years old today is Admiral
Sir Devotion Sturdee, who won the
great victory for the British in the
battle with the German squadron
of the Falkland islands in the
early part OF the war. The famous
sea fighter entered the navy in 1871
and his first important war SER
vice was in the Egyptian campaign
of 1882, as a result of which he
wears the Egyptian medal. with
the Alexandria clasp. for his SER
vices in the British bombardment
of Alexandria. In 1898 Admiral
Sturdee was detailed as assistant
to the director of naval ordnance,
and in 1899 he was promoted to be
captain. In the same year he
commanded the British force which
landed in Samoa, and his service in
the Samoan campaign won him
another decoration. He reached
the grade of vice admiral in 1912
and was in command of a British
cruising squadron at the beginning
of the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Today's Events

The Hawaii Territorial fair op-
ened at Honolulu today and will
continues through the week.
The supreme court of the United
states takes final adjournment for
the summer.
What promises to be the great
est show ever held in the west. il
not in the entire country, opened
in Denver today.
Today has been fixed as the date
for beginning the trial in Boston
of Herbert Wright, who is under
indictment charging him with the
murder of Lieutenant James r.
Europe, celebrated negro band
leader, popularity known as the
jazz king"
Canadians who fought for the
empire in France, in Flanders. at
Gallipoli and elsewhere. assembled
in force today at Vancouver, B. c .
for the dominion convention of the
Great War Veterans association.
With several score of leading
representatives of the medical pro-
fession in the allied countries in
attendance, the American Medical
association opens a four-day "Vic-
tory convention at Atlantic City
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
HQart 1pHOm0
17,11(DHODCOfT1cC
Vht MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
BY TEMPLE

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
married woman and like to go out
evenings. My husband is ten years
older than | and he does not want
to go anywhere. Also he does not
like to have me go.
Will you please suggest way for
me to make him see l am lone
some? l have told him about every
thing l ca nthink of.
LONESOME GIRL.
Married life requires compromise
on the part of both husband and
wife. You must realize that your
husband is tired after his days
work and enjoys the quiet of his
home. On the other hand he
should realize that you need a
change Just as much as he needs
rest after his work. To be fair to
you. he should take you somewhere
at least once in two weeks. If you
want to go away oftener than that
he should be willing to let you. !
think, however, that you can find
much of your enjoyment during the
day, and that you should sacrifice
your own desires to make his even
ings more pleasant. If you want to
go out once a week. of course that
is not unreasonable.
Stay home with your husband a
week or two without asking TO go
anywhere. Then some time when he
is in a particularly good humOr
suggest a compromise whereby he
does what you want him to one
night a week, if you stay in the
home and make his evenings pleas
ant the rest of the week. In case he
is unreasonable, drop the matter
without arguing. He will see for
himself that he is not fair, and
think he will be sorry and will de-
eide to do his part.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a
young working girl. just sixteen,
and realize l have little experience
with men. Now a condition in my
office has come up which l cannot
handle. My employer often holds my
hand and tries to make love to me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Today's Anniversaries

1S44-Gabriel Moore, governor of
Alabama and United States
senator. died at Caddo. Tex
Born in Stokes county. n. c.,
about 1855.
1S46-Fire destroyed a large part
of the city OF St. Johns,
Newfoundland.
1SS4-The emperor and empress of
the French attended the first
agricultural exhibition ever
held in Paris.
1S70-Charles Dickens. the famous
English novelist, died at
Gad's Hill. Born at Ports
mouth, Eng, Feb, 1912.
1SS3-Remains of John Howard
PAYNE, author of Home,
Sweet Home" who died in
Africa in 1852, inferred in Oak
Hill cemetery, Washington.
D. C..
1902-A celebration of the centen-
NAL of the United States
military academy was begun
at West Point.
1915-Second Lusitania note from
the United States sent to
Berlin.
1916-German reinforcements from
the north failed to stop Rus
sian drive.
1917-General Pershing and staff
enroute to France were re-.
ceived by King George.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Round Shoulder

Stoop shoulders, round back, IN
even shoulders, narrow chest, re-
Taxed or slouchy attitude. as the
condition. is variously known, may
signify a spinal curvature, and for
this reason every child or youth
so afflicted should be carefully ex-
amined by o physician who exam
ines patients carefully, that is,
stripped TO the waist.
Mothers who do not appreciate
the Importance of trifies are likely
to permit growing daughters TO
wear narrow, high heeled shoes,
which impose upon her an attitude
or posture like that OF a tired fat
footed street car conductor. Spring
heels are the hygienic and sensi-
BILE, that is. intelligent, equipment
for girls shoes, at least until the
girls are through going to school.
But if rouge, powder and corsets
are essential to school girls well
fare, let her have the French heels
and make thorough job of it. Her
future is not bright anyway.
Round shoulders are never out
grown. Unless proper physical
training is applied early and faith
fully the condition is sure to be-
come fixed and the victim perma-
nently deformed. Rarely is any
mechanical support advisable;
never, in fact, without competent
medical supervision. The unwise
application Of braces often con-
verts a durable fault into an in
durable deformity,
=. Correct standing posture must
be constantly practiced by the pa
tent. This means feet parallel.
four inches apart, toe straigh:
ahead not outward; chest held up,
shoulders drawn outward, back
ward and downward; chin drawn
in as though to make a double
chin. and crown of head, not fore
head, striving to touch the cell
ing above; back of neck pressed
against collar button.
Every hour by the clock the
hands should be clasped behind, as
for a rider to mount, then the
thumbs turned forward, down
ward and under and backward
without releasing finger clasp.
This forcibly draws the shoulders
outward, downward and backward
and enables the chest to expand.
Hold the posture for one min
ute, breathing slowly and deeply.
Stand before a mirror naked while
doing this stunt, and observe the
abdomen and chest. and endeavor
to attain similar posture all the
time.
Stand erect. slowly inhale willis
raising arms high at the sides,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09

several days. They put up at a
small hotel and the Judge set about
seeking entertainment, hurrying
through his business and visiting
theatres. dining extensively and
cumming It with lawyer friends.
Just for the sake Of companion
ship Jonas stayed up until mid
night The Judge did not arrive,
however, and Jonas went to bed.
When he awoke in the morning he
was amazed to find that the Judge
had not put in an appearance and
Jonas was so anxious and per-
turbed that he could not eat his
breakfast He was thinging of 60
ing to the police and reporting the
absence OF his friend and relative
when the judge arrived, and at a
glance Jonas discerned that some
thing was the matter with him. He
looked worn and disturbedl
What's the trouble. Ira7" in
CURED Jonas in as casual a tone as
he could command. "You look as
II you had been up all night"
Pretty near" returned the
Judge, doiefully. Jonas. 1t must
never get any further. but Joined
in a card game last night with
some friends. The police intsrfered.
I've been locked up with the others
in a dismal cell corridor ever since
midnight, I've lost forty dollars
and 1t cost me another hundred to
get free"
Confession then led to the judge
borrowing five hundred dollars
from his willing brotheF-in-iaw and
Jonas gave him q check for the
amount, which the judge repaid
Whaa ~&haYARU& back hnmA agatn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
THE FAMILY TREE.
By GENEVIEVE ULMAR.
1919, By the Western


Newspaper Union.
MY brother-Judge Bascom"
Whenever his wife, Mary, made
most illustrious relative, Jonas
Dwight felt that comparison was
Ddious, but did not openly demon
Etrste any particular self1sssertive-
ness.
rOur family tree, beginning with
Colonel Lionel Bascom. who fought
In the Indian wars"
This announcement, made with a
weeping wave of the hand towards
D faded and worn framed ink docu-
ment on the wall. was the star
play of Mary when she wished to
Impress new acQuaintances.
Outside Of her pPeposterous fam
liy pride and the fact that she en-
pioyed these references frequently
untiI Jonas ceased to feel resent
raent and was simply bored, Mary
IA his estimation was a model
hoasekseper and q good wife,
He. would smile covertiy at times
whsn Mary was dsscanting On the
virtues and genius Of the Judge
and going over the various ponder
bus cases he had attended TO on
circuit. For Jonas knewt Judge
IN some respects more Intimately
than did his better hail.
stick close 10 brother, Ira, and
you won't get into misehisG," Mary
advised Jonas as he Aad the Judge
started for the city one morning.
Both had some business to trans
bet there and E0gId be- hSsn$ Cog
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
The Navy League.

Secretary Daniels feels called upon to again
tell what he thinks of the Navy league. His
opinion has not changed since he last ex-
pressed himself on the subject. 1T is COM
posed" he says. of infamous slanderers, who
have condemned the best men in the navy. We
do not need league to help US which gives
prominence to men in it for personal glory or
profit"
From the local viewpoint the words OF the
head of the navy are especially significant, for
they bear out the statements made by Clyde
H. Tavenner both before and duriAg his period
OF service in congress. He consistently de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
TFIEIEs DAILY SHORT STORY

Jonas forgot the unfortunate Incl
dent as far as he could, though 1t
was revived a week later.
In an obscure corner of a city
paper the day after the arrest there
had appeared the names of the per-
sons who had been taken in charge
by the police. There were two
John Smiths, as many William
Browns, but one name was con-
spicuous as to the reality OF it
Jonas Dwight" How it happened
was that an observant reporter
had picked up a card that had
fallen out of the overcoat which
the Judge had worn.
How the newspaper that con-
tanned the item ever fell into the
hands of Mary was q mystery, but.
hurried, aghast, overwhelmed with
indignation, one day she presented
the telItale clipping to her hus-
band with the shrill demand:
is that you?"
ats my name" acknowledged
Jonas. on guard In an instant and
declining to expose her cherished
brother. 1t was q sad confession.
for after that almost daily Mary
alluded to his disgrace in q way
that was by no means pleasant
But there was q further climax
When. his checks were returned
with the banks monthly statement
her eagle eye disceracd the i've
hundred dollar check,
What IDEAS that mean 7" she de-
msnded. AIi.RblAxe~wfth excitement.
The FepGying OF money you boz.
rowed to keep mp Jour outrageous
eaReee in the eItyf Yea scat tall
Than the Judge shall = and dtsg!ts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09

Self-preservation is the first law of nature
Into that statement resolves nine-tenths of the
argument against league of nations. But
consider. 1t is self-preservation to call in the
fire department after the factory is afre. Is it
or is it not preservation to install a
sprinkler system or a fire alarm? The answer,
or rather the corollary, to the "self-preserva-
ton" argument is that an ounce of prevention
is worth a pound Of cure, and league Of ma
lions is worth any amount OF war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Brad's O'Yerse
OLD AND NEW.

Ny ,grandam had no chance TO
vote, or lead q big parade; no
haunting banner would she tote, no
fife or drum she played; her voice
was never raised IN plea for her
downtrodden sex, no use for pol
itics had she, nor other Ills that
vex. Somehow, across the peaks
of time she heard no ringing call
that summoned her to deeds
sublime; she didn't care at all who
sat within the chair of state and
carved official pie; no dreams had
she OF fame or fate or mission
great and high. She walked the
valley path of life. my grandam
good and true; no time had she for
stress and strife. for fadS and fam
clos new; within the cool Sc
questered vale she sought no pub
lie flaws; she never broke into the
Jail to help along the cause. And
yet the modern DANES as dear, as
gentle, true and wise. she goes
about with deeds OF cheer. there's
lovelight In her eyes; and though
she votes, and hlia your dome with
sparkies from her mind, her bea-
con In the light of home, her sphere
La, being kind.
-u.EM BRADSHAW
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
PineannIe Recines.

Pineapple Recipes
Pineapple Ice-Boil one cup Of
water with one of sugar LLtil the
syrup spins a delicate thread. Add
the juice of two lemons, two cups
of cold water and two cups of
grated pineapple. Freeze to a
mush using equal quantities of ice
and salt for the freezing. Serve in
glasses.
Pineapple and Grapefruit Salad
Cut sliced pineapple into cubes
and mix carefully with sections of
grapefruit pulp. Mix with thick
cream mayonnaise and sprinkle
thickly with very finely chopped
nuts.
Pine Cones-With futed
cookie-cutter cut some slices Of
stale cake into FUNDS; lay these on
a fat dish. and on each one put a
small pyramid OF grated pineapple
drained of juice. and press into
shape with a knife. Put the Juice
from the can into a saucepan on
the fire. and to one cupful add a
teaspoonful of arroTroot Cor corn
starch or confectioner's sugar.
moistened with a little cold water;
cook till it clears and thickens, and
sweeten 70 taste: pour slowly from
spoon over the cones, coating
them with a Jelly; lot them stand
till cold and firm then lift to an
other dish and server Pass with
them cream, or custard, or fruit
Juice.
Crushed Pineapple Sherbet-
Line q Bhsrbet glass with lady I'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Key to Rural Progress.


Agricultural regions are criticised for th
lowness with which the district school Is CIV
ng way to township or union schools. Tn
urrent issue of the Illinois Educational Bulle
in offers this comment upon the situation:
This state has been considered one
Of the most backward In the union In
the number of its consolidated schools.
1t is remarkable how the people hold
on to the little district. There are signs
OF progress, however. in this direction.
"A bill before the legislature has for its
object the providing Of q better method
for creating consolidated districts How
ever, in the absence OF any direct legis-
lation or encouragement on the part Of
the state, we have a number OF fne con-
solidated schools. In Bureau township.
in Bureau county, there has just been
established consolidated district in
Guiding most of the elementary school
districts in the township. The entire
TOWNSHIP is organized in q community
high school district The two boards
have Joined together to build a $4,000
school building. 1t is one of the most
beautiful school buildings in the state
Away out in the open couztry, but sup
piled with electric lights and running
water, 1t has all the Laboratories and
equipment which are found in our best
city elementary and secondary schools.
Ample barn room is provided for those
who come to school in some sort of con-
veyance. Up, to the present time no
teachers residence has been provided,
but this no doubt will be the next step
taken.
The Benjamin F. Funk school in Nc
Lean county, while not so large a con-
solidation, is worthy of attention and
praise. Here is a school building
equipped in every way for modern work
from the primary grade through the sec
ond year of the high school. The prin-
cipal is employed for the entire year
and gives his time during the summer
months to the direction of the agricul-
turaI work of the pupils. new resi-
dence for the principal and his wife and
the other teachers has just been COM
pleted. Therefore, while Illinois has
very few consolidated schools, some of
these are the very best that can be found
anywhere.
The greatest obstacls to consolidatet
chools is poor roads, which vastly increase tn
ificulty in transporting pupils. especially il
ne winter and spring months. Given high
avs which are usuable for motor transpor
yery day in the year there are few thing
hitch can be said in opposition to township o
Immunity schools and great deal which car
e said for them.
That is one reason for the urgency OF tn
ighway question. Not a great deal can b.
one to improve living conditions on the farm
-ithout permanent roads. After they are bull
onsoli6ated schools, better marketing ant
istributing agencies, dependable rural tele
hone service and the fostering OF communit!
pirit which will keep not only the boys an'
iris but the old folks as well on the farm
ill come as a matter of course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09

nouneed the league az an organisation for the
personal glory of It's leaders sld the personal
profit of its hackers, and one calculated to
build up and perpetuats Al inner ring, or caste
In the navy.
Secretary Daniels takes no stock IN pro-
fsssions of reform on the part OF those run
ming the leagues affairs. He says their cAmou.
hage is perfectly obvious. Mr.. Tavsnnsf saw
through It years ago and did not hesitate to
tell what was behind IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-09
Household Hints

gers, put a layer OF vanilla fee
cream in the bottom of the glass.
then two tablespoonfuls of crushed
pineapple, and top with more va
niIla cream. Surmount with cher
ries, either fresh or candied, nc
cording TO season.
Celery, Pineapple and Nut Salad
cut pineapple in small cubes.
Cut an equal quantity of tender
celery into small pieces. sprinkle
with lemon juice and stand In a
cool place until chilled. Add one
quarter of a cup OF blanched and
chopped almonds or pistachiO nuts
to a cupful of manyonnaise dress
ing and use sufficient dressing TO
thoroughly mix with the celery
and pineapple. Serve on lettuce
leaves and garnish if desired with
more chopped nuts.
Pineapple and Pimento Salad
Drain sliced pineapple from its
liquor and cut into cubes. Mix with
cream mayonnaise dressing, ar
range on lettuce leaves and. gar
nish with strips of pimentos.
Apple Charlotte-Arrange halved
lady fingers in deep sherbet cups,
Put four tablespoonfuls Of baked
apple sauce in the bottom of each.
and top with whipped cream which
has been sweetened and favored
with orange extract.