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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

Infants suiRer ssriously and in
many cases fatally from the intense
heat Of summer. Many mothers
keep babies clothed with hot wool
shirts and even additional swath-
ings Of wooden bands throughout
the dogdays-lest the unfortunate
little ones take cold"-and II Q
glimmering o. common sense does
prompt the removal Of these swell
tering garments the saireygamps
neysr fail to nip the impulse with
their dire superstitions. It seems
strange that while philanthropic or
ganisations are spending money to
provide retreats where infants may
be kept cool in the hot midsummer
weather, unenlightened mothers
everywhere are deliberately striv-
ing to keep their babies warm in
such weather. The mounting death
rate among infants in hot weather
lis chiefly due to improper keeping
and preparation Of the food, OF
course, but the mere heat contrib
utes much toward the sad totals.
In very hot weather babies
should have a tepid bath or a cool
bath every morning and every even
ing, and if possible another in the
middle Of the day. They should
wear no stockings, and at night
they should wear only a cotton
diaper and q cotton mighty. In the
heat OF the day diaper is plenty of
clothing for al infant to wear when
awake, set on with a happy smile.
Water in unlimited quantities
should be given all babies in hot
weather, and the water should be
pleasingly cool, not warm. 1t is
better to give water from a spoon
or cup, though very young infant
may take it from the bottle. No
fear of giving too much. No fear
Of giving it too often. A healthy
infant may take water at any time,
even directly before or after ordi-
nary feelings. Indeed it is often
advisable to dilute the baby's food
with pure water for few days in
extremely warm weather.
Children running about should
be permitted to 60 barefoot, north
of Mason's and Dixon's line, and
below the line they should wear
shoes, NOT sandals, to prevent
ground itch" or dew itch" or toe
itch," which is the skin trouble
produced by the invasion of the sys.
tenn by hookworm larvae. Aside
ten by hookworm larvae. Aside
, festation in regions where the
ground is polluted, every possible
argument favors the very faithful
habit OF going barefoot.
Adults abide the heat better Il
they put in at least q few minutes
Of strenuous exercise each day
enough to bring on free perspiration
Clothing should not only be light il
weight and color, but it should bt
loose. Anything tight, such as {
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09
What's I'm A Name?

Trixie.
TriXie is not merely the COLO
quail contraction Of Beatrice, as is
generally supposed. In fact, Trixie
was in vogue In England before
Beatrice was used as feminine
proper name. 1t comes, of course,
from the Italian beator. meaning
"blesser," and came into existance
through Beatrix, which sprang full
grown and without antecedent into
the usage Of Diocletian's time. when
a Christian maiden, SO called, was
martyred and her relics later en-
shrined in q church. at Rome.
Beatrix became almost a nation
al name in Italy, thanks to Dante,
and England quickly acquired it,
cut off the first three letters in
many instances and evolved the
endearment, Trix. Shakespeare
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

nmping painfully to deposit the pie
on the kitchen table, Il amt spry
as l was once"
Her rheumatic" was bad that
morning and she missed Persis'
lher niece and namesake) swift
nimble fingers.
The postman's whistle brought
Aunt Persis to the door.
"Somethin' for me this mornin'
Jeel" she asked cherrily.
Looks like it might be some
thing kind Of fancy, Aunt Persis, +"
miss Persis was Aunt" to all
Sawneyville) he smiled, passing
her Jason's valentine.
We'll, d'clare, 80 1t does!" ex-
claimed Aunt Persis, turning over
the mysterious looking envelope in
fher hand.
"Persis' letters allus come Per
sis Rebekah,'" she commented
aloud to herself. "but this one
says Jus plain .Persis'-so likely
it's mine"
A moment later her astonished
eyes were staring hard at the luck
less valentine.
Land O. Liberty" breathed
Miss Persis, taking of her spec.
tables, hes thet boy gone plumb
| crazy"
Fortunately. Miss Persis had re-
ceived her share Of the Moore's
sense Of humor. and her plump
body, shook suddenly now With con-
vulsite mirth. However, when she
finally rose to resume her work
again, her 1ovial face was thought
fully sober.
Jason webb had decidedly disap-
pointed her; and furthermore, she
intended to give him - piecs Of her
mind"
That night a mis- Persis and
her niece sa& ct their patchwork,
Jason 1nocked - the door.
Ths older vomao ahsorbed n hss
tho1ghtA. IA MT - The tsIltala
bl11A - - s1xiB ehoo1x, NOR heal
hee 1ntsnnre1 Gxe0oe . ahe LA
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09
|H !,fP j: ! )! !; ) Ell 114c'e
0Y MDC Ell JzARETu THOAFnc0Ny
\ i MR.. ELIZAbET THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a
lady 81 years old and am keeping
company with q man six years
older than l am. We are engaged
to be married soon and l can't make
up my mind what to do. 1t seems
to me that Ilove the man well
enough when ! am not with him
but when he comes to see me ]
take the blues and can hardly wait
for him to leave. He tells me l will
learn to love him.
He is = fine looking man and
am called Q beautiful woman.
have had many chances to get mar
ried, but have been so tickle ali
of my life. I don't think I will find
any one that / can really love.
I am q lover Of children and
feel - II l would be happy with q
sweet little baby and . husband
that ! could love. This man Seems
to love me, but he doesn't ever ask
to take yne any place. He Is very
i stingy With his money. have al.
ways hai plenty.
Please tell me what to do. marry
this man or wait and see II I will
ever md any one that will Jus,
suit me? ! think more Of this mar
than any have ever goSe with
but ! do not love him. we have
besn corresponding two years
When he 10 away for two q three
| weeks I want to see him. LULA.
II you have read my column te
any extsnt, you have noticed tina,
the majority Of unhappy wives
complain becsuss their husband,
are stingy. Do not overlook Thu,
falling In your fance. 1t is q grave
matter and unless you are sure yot
can handled It and have Is much q
you have been used to, you Woulf
not b happy altar marriage.
| Some people md Il impossihle Il
fall n love, and Jet they are happ,
altar they are married. II you and
the mai have oonseniai tastsa, yor
vouid probably grow very fond O
him.
You should realise that he vii
want to stay It hnme ail the tim,
sa1d VII not talEa yo4 places, tn
- - ~ 4n1ne - AoO&ro 49,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09
b.
MILDRED
MARSHALL

took the same name, changed the
ending and called his high-spirited
heorine Beatrice. In Spain. in many
queens, but despite its association
with royalty and with the greatest
romance of literature, the quantity
abbreviated Trix persisted in Eng
land.
The latter appeared too curt to
Yankee ears, which are accustom-
ed to. a diminutive ending in a
vowel, so Trixie came into exist
ence here and continues to be pop
ular. both as an Independent name
and as a contraction Of the stately
Beatrice.
Trixie. like Beatrice, has an un-
usual stone as a talisman. 1t is
the basalt, which is proof against
danger and Is especially valuable
to the traveller. Thursday is her
lucky day and s her lucky number.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

Come right in, JASON she COM
manded crisply. I've got some'at
t say t. YOU"
Leaving his hat and coat in the
nall, Jason followed Aunt Persis
INTO the cosey living room. in mnch
trepldation. Persis Rebekab mas
not in sight, and thinking that he
mad committed an unpardonahla of-
tense against her. Jason's homes
suffered swift death.
Look here. Jason Webb. What
tomfoolery is this?" demanded Miss
Persis sharply. picking MP his val
entine.
Jason looking" saw two WAYS
At once. He beheld with desnc,r
the valentine in Miss Persis~ hands
ana saw. too. with leaping pulses
Persis Rebekah enter the room
Before he could speak, Aunt Per.
BIS went denouncingly on.
IT give you credit for heyin. mora
sense n this. JASON" he heard her
say. IT you're hankerin' = I'll
married, why don't you PICK ont
some nice girl-not an old woman
IKE me. lad" she added kindly. -
ing his bewildered face.
Light broke suddenly on Jason.
clouded brain. and in tho Joy Of IL
hs found his tongue and an nm
dreamed Of boldness.
you've made . mistake som.-
how, Aunt Psfsis," he said vith
gentle franknasa. II meant tn
valentine for Persis there
It was Aunt Persis' turn to look
bswildsrsd.
For Persis Rsbskahi" she ka.n,
u, looking ovsr~ to where her nioes
sat blnshingiy bent over the patch.
wnFk. Slowly the scales fell fron
Amt Fsesis' eyes and she realised
With . psag At regret that her lit.
IL girl had "nowa NJ"
y allus heard ny thefo v.aaI
no 1ooi like "A old fool, Jassa,s -
analaa thfougA her tsars, .aad j
Gaeaa tn Ahout 90
Ihea ~ vent ont softiy. leaxina
II elenoN1A 49, 1aGpi
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09
1FlHllE DAILY SHORT STORY

to 'look at some valentines" Jed
Hicks delight was boundless.
Jason calmly proceeded to ex-
anime the valentines old Caleb
pushed eagerly toward him. With
much hesitation he finally decided
Upon pink heart-shaped affair,
! esplendent with winged cupids
and red roses, and bearing the in
|scription, Loves Offering" In
Dpcrawling letters.
WALL, IL tibet don't fetch her"
beamed Jed approvingly over ia
Sons shoulder, "she amt with her
salt"
Jason wheeled. Never mind
aboutthat Jed" he said quietly.
mo harm meant, Jasey." said the
old fisherman. patting the boys
shoulder affectionately.
Finding the postotfice deserted,
save for Ezra Crockett. the post
master. Jason took a last critical
survey Of his valentine, before en-
trusting it into old EzrA's hands.
He read again with satisfaction
the gold-colored words.
Il love you, as you can see,
But the question is-do you love
me!"
Then a happy thought struck
him. SEEKING Q pen he wrote in
bold letters beneath the printed
words this message:
Pm coming over tomorrow night
for your answer.
Jason WEBB"
st. Valentine day dawnsd bright
and clear.
In q turmoil Of unrest and sus-
pense Jason went about hts daily
tasks. One minute found him glad
that he had sent the valentine; the
next saw him bitterly repenting Of
It. So on leaden hours the day
dragged BY.
Meanvhils, . . certain little
white ecttaee Annt ReFplo wa
singing coatsuts1ly otsf h9 Hat
rday haki1s.
Liitsns : halv, Sseua - lssn
ths ovsn, 8 tjaoe.4 ~ aatl1s
=
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

|eane - Hs,busn ~ 1nI4ne - naessak
eauinistratioa, = ta1s eesv NO. r. 1nqsnn1a
ltke persr * rats mGlfns Thsn dafihg IL
Ntispa Adninist1stioa control ovss sSpun1i-
tuso Ms assumed hy tAs guyanrhant ~ !
ssissrs u Tho power . = wssss = - paid
iout a income
There u NO true private nanagenent Of
railways, II railwsy makes pronfa, no nat
Ites how, Ill above 8 par cent maximum 10
| to b taken away. II It has losses the public
| Il 10 ~ the bill We have the form hut mot
| the substance Of private management There
s. practically no extra pront for extra efaden-
cy. No prize Is hung up to be enjoyed Il
earned. There u no incentive to the initiative
which makes for more economical operation.
The consequences are foreseeable L n
not worth while to delude ourselves. At pre-
emit remainder over from days when the rail-
ways were allowed to keep profits II they could
get them, the railroads are largely of1cered by
men who will doubtless seek to do their best
through habit and an art instinct. But an art
instinct Is not SUFFICIENT to stimulate normal
human nature to the highest activity. The
oldtiners will gradually drop out. and their
successors will ask themselves: why should
we labor greatly! The public will take the
gains from our labors. or if we do poorly the
public will meet the deficit"
| 1t is impossible to expect the railroads to
10 as cheaply run as in the days Of the rail
way millionaires They grabbed with both
hands, bat each year they were not able to
clutch all that came through them.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

shows what the future would be-.
You must look at both sides of
the question before you decide.
Choose the way which you think
will bring the greater happiness.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: My par
ents are very kind to me and give
me anything that l need, but my
father has always objected to my
visiting. I have never been to see
any Of my kindred without my par
ents. have often been invited to
spend the night with my Eirl
friends, but my father never lets
me.
When I an invited to spend the
night always give some excuse
for not accepting the invitation. I
am II years Of age. Do you think
I am too young to 90 visiting? All
my friends are nice, sweet, little
girls and l regret to turn down
their invitations.
A DOUBTFUL BLONDE.
Personally l think 1t would be
oil right for you to spend the night
with a girl friend or to visit rc!a-
tives. Since your father objects.
however. he must have q good rea-
son. prefer to sec parents too
strict rather than too lax.
Deas Ms. Thompson: am IN
love with q boy about II years old.
He seems to love me. too. l hava
gone with him q time or two, but I
am not going with him now. DO
you think 1t would be all right To
60 with him again?
We have not gone together for
about ave months. bat We talk al.
most as much ~ We did before.
work. 10 1t al right for 4 boy
to stand and talk to . girl at her
w5rk1 BLUE nYES
II the boy loved you he would NOT
b sstisAaa 70 taik to you merely
when meeting accidentally: he
would want to make "6ateG," You
might,as veil stop ioviA9 him H.
cause it ID foolish 10 waste youg
affections on some one Who de-
not care enough for you to ask a
call,
A girl sheaid net permit . heS a
nan p eteD and t9lk - hes vhea
- = q ~ 4eet
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

y question :" wn1ns inc A MT r .n,o' IA
,um postsSe. b. brtcf, All ina Iiries ~
to each individual. No attention viii b
and wit. She first married pursei
In the United States navy named
Undertake. After his death shs
married Major ]. H. Eaton, who
soon afterwards became a member
OF President Jackson's cabinet a
secretary of war. The wives OF me
other cabinet members generally
refused to recognise Mrs Eaton
and jackson. an old friend OF ban
Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton, failing In NJ
attempt to break down the oppos-
ton. affected an almost compie"
Reorganization OF his cabinet
@. Can l tour Canada with . No
braska auto license! l. r. >,
A. The Nebraska license VIII
take you as far az tho CANADIAN
will have tn ret a Canadian bond.
@. Is II necessary TO put vino
away with bottles laid on theE
sides? w. b. L.
A. All bottles of wine should %
kept on their sides. Champaspe
and all sparkling wines must b 50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09
HOW JASON PROPOSED.
BY Elizabeth X. Greene.

Copyright, 1920. by the Wheeler
Syndicate. Incl
The general store OF Sawneyville
was filled with its usual crowd OF
loafsrs when Jason Webb came
astrimging in, looking like young
giant In the cloud of tobacco smoke
which filled the room.
Hello, Jason!" called. several
voices at once.
Jason nodded responsibility, walk
a over to where old Caleb at with
his feet resting upon the counter,
an4 ordered his groceries.
-Thst's what you want. Jason,
SPOKE mp fun-loving Jed Hicks.
with . sly wink to the crowd.
Jason turned, followed the direc-
tioa OF Jed's pointing finger, and
blu1hed like q girl.
HoAtnd the counter Jed had indi-
cate6 was strung up q gaudy ar
ny of valentines.
Them take powerful we'll with
girls," drawled Jed. greatly enjoy
Ing Jason's confusion. If l was
a Lore now, an q leetle bit shy,
"a ~ ono o. them ere vunlun-
stinoe-s
Jason smiled good naturedly and.
plcking mp his bundles, went Sc
roneU on his way, unmindful Of
IL chuckles which followed him.
Jed's words had brought him q
Gn61sn inspiration. Why not con-
- his love to Persis through a
valentine? For months he had been
l1ting for an opportunity to pop
~ momentous question, but when
|1so9 there had been q prop;tious
|neneat fats had always interrupt
= ~ TT writing. letters were not
IN b Jasonas line; 90 he had
nf1ee1 the thought long ago Is
~ inpossible. but ! valen-
- ~ nj thought q thai.
" & hid pSselb 6llttoa, ana he
~ - 49, ~ eh1acA
~e ~ IN ~ ~ one
- 49, - Dtans be1ors
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

Out Of 2606 population, SOB of Downers
Grove. ILL.,, citizens voted 2 to for the repeal
Of an ordinance passed on June Z prohibiting
the sale Of cigarets andscigaret papers in the
village. Although the women refused to ex-
press an opinion. their vote showed an almost
on the yes side.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

ton Bureau. Frederic ]. Hasktn. Dtfef TOR
address and encloss tVo-cent stomp for n
conndenusl. the replies being sent oirec'
paid 70 anonymous lestcsS).
@. Has any senator ever been
elected president! A. c. e.
A. No president has ever been
elected to that once directly from
the United States senate. Presi-
dent GARFIELD had been elected to
the senate from Ohio In 1880. but
was elected president before taking
his seat a senator. President Ben
1amin Harrison served In the SEN
ate from 1881 to 1887. He was
elected president In 1853. Eight
presidents In all have served as
senators ct some time before being
elected to the presidency.
@. What was tho lowest rate of
exchange of paper money tor gold
during the Civil war! l.. W.
A. In July and August. 1854.
500 in greenbacks was worth only
$50 In gold.
@. Where was tho first theatri-
cal company formed In America
w. d. g.
A. Tho nrst company organized
In America for the presentation of
drama was formed In Philadelphia
, In 1749. Tho flrst permanent play
house was built there in 1855. A
portion TO !ts walls still stand.
@. What II the game Of Baga-
telle? H. L. NJ.
~ This II . game, some forms of
which are akin to pool. in that 1t ID
played with balls and cues upon q
cushion trimmed table.
@, What race horse was named
Tor . pfesident's mother? T. J,
A. Nancy Hanlga. . famous
American trotter, was pamed for
the mother Of Abraham Lincoln, In
1904. thia horse bruke the tsottins
record q eunol. .S.0Sk by . mile
IN 0.OS4, This record abe lowered
to 2eA in 0etobes, 1854,
q whe was fsssy oNeiii' n
4. Peggy fNarsafst) ! oNeill
vas the daughter Of . Washinetou
tasen hfeD9s netod IT ~ beeuty
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

Had it been announced few days earlier
that Springfield, ILL.,. is the champion H. C. of
4 city in the United States, many of our best
known Office seekers would have thought twice
bofore filing their petitions.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

q course, by corresponding decline in con-
sumer common
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

A suit against an alleged piano player COM
hhe is the latest movement the government
has on foot.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

1. Which Ohio newspaper will 1t be that
Stands close to the administration"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09

belt, neckhsnd, sh6ss a, gnrtsrs,
win incrsass discomfdtt from the
beat
The diet has much to do with heat
endurance. In hot weather most
people have . natural repugnancs
to fats. But too many indulge
freely In foods rich in protein ma
terial, and protein, even more than
fat, excites metabolism and pro
duces much useless heat. There
fore the diet for one who suffers
with summer heat should b largely
carbohydrates fresh FRUITS vege-
tables. green's. salads, relishes-
and . minimum Of meat. egg. beans,
peas, nuts and other foods rich In
protein material. Contrary to the
common notion, carbohydrates are
fully ~ sustaining and give .
worker a. much energy as meat
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
For Sweaty Feet
Please tell me what to use Tor
sweat feet. ". HI
Apswer-Avoid washing the feet.
and when you do wash them use
only cold water. Freely sprinkle
inside the stockings and inside the
shoes with powdered alum every
day for q few days.
At Forty.
lam 40 years old and have never
married, Would be likely to have
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-09
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direct individual No attention VIII
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-26
RUSSIAN RELIEF IS FAVORED BY
 GARD. GIBBONS

'I am very happy to commend the efforts of the American Central Com mitte for Russian Relief, and I trust the American people will respond generously, and thus fulfill the hopes of those stricken people, said Car dinal Gibbons in favoring the work being done in America under the above committee to help the many thousands of starving Russians.
 Samuel Gompers, Elihu Root, Princess Cantacuzene, nee Grant, and many others interested in this splen- did movement, are giving time and effort to support the committee in re- deeming Americas promises to Rus sia.
 Bridgeport has come to the fore through the efforts of the choir of the Russian Greek Orthodox church in Hallett street who will give one of their popular sacred concerts in the High school tomorrow evening for the benefit of the committee. The choir numbers more than 50 trained male and female voices, ranging in age from 10 to 50 years. mere descrip- ton of their singing cannot do justice to the indescribably beautiful vocal effects drawn from the singers by
 
 Pogrebniak, graduate of the Imperial choir of Petrograd and a man of high musicianship. The program as ar ranged by MT. Pogrebniak will ap- peal because of it's unusualness and also it's appropriateness for the holy | Easter season. A long list of patron J esses is assurance that the appeal for help for Russia is being heard and answered in this city.
 The concert is being sponsored in this city by Mime. M Mertvago Han- enfeldt, teacher in the Unquowa school. and daughter of a former Rus sian naval attache stationed in Wash ington in 1899. Mime Hanenfeldt is working hard to make the concert a success and is being assisted by Sam uel M. Hawley, who is acting as treas urer.
 Because of the unusualness of the concert, seats are in great demand They may be secured at Steinert's 915 Main street, and in Fairfield al RandaI1s pharmacy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-26

expense, and laid down rugs in the center of the room. The floor would be as sanitary as the hardest maple or oak surface. Yet it lacks the style of the hard wood floor, which many people consider an absolute necessity, though costing now $50 to $100 a room.
 Similarly in the matter of furniture. The people who formerly used simple pine chairs, now must have oak, and those who formerly had oak, now have mahogany. So it goes all over the house.
 While it is a normal desire for people to gradually collect good and substantial articles for their home use, yet many people carry it so far that it becomes a materiaHstic wor- ship of things. They lose interest in culture and education, and turn their attention to display and money mak- ing. They live beyond their means and get away from the spirit of sim plicity on which a healthy life is founded.
 Those who are giving fine service to the world, teachers, college pro fessors, ministers, social workers, etc. do not have to surround themselvei with a nest of luxury in order to at tain happiness. If there could be som' return to this simplicity, life would become easier. Producers would 1 turn attention to plain and simple 1 articles of enduring quality, rathe
 than to elaborate designs of cost1.
 materials. Living costs would b l reduced and burdens lifted iron