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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

II D1Ay Whs Eats tie Earth
A craving for. unnatural food IL
commonly observed in cases Of that
type OF anemia called, chlorosis
("green sickness"). It u likewise
q frequent complaint Of expectant
mothers. When the craving leads
to the eating Of abnormal things,
such a. soil or earth. it may give
rise to suspicion Of the individuals
sanity or mental health. but in
truth earth eating does not war
rant such suspicion. A great many
babies OF, whose mental normality
there can be no question do just
love to eat the earth-probably in
heriting a very hearty appetite from
one or another side of the family
tree. All Of these unusual cravings
are known by the name Of plea.
Clay eaters in some portions Of
America and other countries have
been played up so much in the Sun
day papers that everybody has
heard Of them. Very often these
people have a marked anemia. due
to hookworm infestation. The lar
vac of the hookworms are taken
into the system along with the clay
or soil and in the course of time de-
velop into adult hookworms in the
small intestine, where they remain
and produce the anemia; some
times the anemia increases the abb
normal craving for earth.e
Infants with this craving for
earth will make assaults on moth
er's flower pots or fathers hotbeds
or even Uncle Johns gravel walks,
anything to get good hunk OF
dirt" to eat.
Perhaps there is a physical basis
for the queer appetite in many such
cases. An infant 80 months old,
raised on condensed milk, is a con-
slant threat TO his fathers little
parcel OF real estate. Condensed
milk cheats baby badly all
around; it cheats him of vitamins.
for one thing. and a baby can't de-
velop normally if-his food does not
contain these accessory factors: it
cheats him of fat. for another thing,
since condensed milk contains prac-
ucally no fat as diluted for feeding
1t cheats him Of mineral matters,
too. Herein, perhaps, lies the ex-
PLANTATION for the plea. Denied his
just ration of mineral matter the
child goes to earth direct. Can you
blame him? As diluted for feeding
condensed milk gives the baby only
about one-tenth as much mineral
matter as human milk gives.
The remedy to be applied when
the baby tries to eat the earth is a
more liberal diet, not necessarily a
more nutritious ration. but a gen
erous allowance OF foods which
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

the living room, and ~ they push
ed aside the portieres two giaring
eyes confronted them. Miss Abby
screamed: the eyes disappeared.
Something brushed against Miss
Abby's leg. and she rushed from
the room shrieking. Help! Oh,
help, or we'll all be murdered"
Jane stood immovabie, her brush
poised In mid-air, ready to descend
upon the unfortunate head Of the
prowler.
Silence! Impenetrsbls, ominous
silence! "Tick-tick. tick-tick, tick>
tick TAsp "Mrrr-ow-ow-yow!-
and Jana n q IN . panic afssr her
A passer-by heard the shrisks ana
rushed for . policeman. who soon
gathered = posse and headed for
the Tibbstt house. Not waiting to
b admitted. they broke ii the door
and scattered in search Of tie sup
posed murderer. Upstairs Mis-
Abby was weeping hysterioaily.
while lane had hid her head ~
meath the bod clothes and wae
praying 1oExontly.
Lighs NagDtn1ne1 I'D t11eaaA
he hoaso. ~ - ttacs q ~ Msa
cnMl4 - nNE u u HSine roor,.
'eplskly e1t11 10el ~ $50, ~
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

/, The evidence that the ball gamblers are
peting hold In the national game as shown
lthe exposure Of the $4,000 scandal involving
n liking" Of game between Chicago and,
Ailadslphia last week. OF which Philadelphia
- to win. shovs the danger OF the "pools"
I'D ~ have been conducted in this city this
~. Not only are they against the law, but
" promoters will not be content with chance
~. Sooner or later. they will want to swing
y result Of the game. The professional gam
II Noss not believe in taking chance. He
- the sure thing-no matter how crooked
mny be.
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\ ~ MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

piano and in her rich alto voice
would sing until she would trans
form this old world into a para
disc.
After we were married our little
boy was born and our lives seemed
Complete for five happy years. linen
all of a sudden she was stricken
down. All the best medical aid was
Of no avail and in a few short days
she left my little boy and me alone;
We had no relations we could
live with and so l hired a house
keeper, a lady who is very KIND 70
US both. After the days work Is
over and l have put my little poy
to bed my heart cries out in lone
someness until / almost go wild. :,
After loving like We did would
you advise me to try to find an
other wife? Could l love another
girl enough to make US both hap
Ply? Would it be wise to marry a
girl as young as 20? am highly
respected Christian man and have
no bad habits. l have good busi-
ness. and like my work. Will you
please tell me what would be pes.
for me to do? l shudder when
think of getting some one VINO
would not treat my boy right
RAY. :.
How happy your wife would feei
II she could read your letter. II -
a tribute more beautiful than any
monument. Even your desire 70
marry again is the outgrowth OF
the happiness you have known Win
her.
No. I should not advise you 70
marry aga.n as long as there's
doubt in your mind. Nature may
will it that you will meet another
woman who is the right one foi
you. II such be the case, you VIII
have no doubt IN
OF course you are lonely. Have
you thought that she may be lonely
too, and yearn for your coming 70
her? Such a thought is not unrea-
sonable. When you are In douD'
try to imagine what she would ad.
wise you. In this way you will tino
that what you do almost always, !!
not always, works out right anu
for good.
You might be happy married to
another woman, and again you
might not. So much would depend
upon your choice Of the woman.
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the tree are too near the surface
and are being damaged by trafsc.
Loosen the earth and adding
enough dirt to cover the roots
thoroughly might help. Otherwise,
you should consult a tree surgeon.
@. A bets that there are more
hands that will beat four tens than
there are that will beat four acds.
Does he win! w. T. A
A. A loses. There are 80 hands
that will beat four aces and only
"a that will beat four tens. Only
straight fiushes will beat four aces
and there are 80 in which aces do
not figure (the aces being held
against the possible combinations. }
There are only 20 straight fiushes
that can be made without the use
OF the tens. Add to this number
four sets Of fours that will beat the
four tens, and the result is that you
have only "a hands that will beat
four tens.
Q. What does tn, name 'kanEa-
roo" mean? N. E. F.
A. When Captain Cook discov-
cred Australia, he saw some natives
on shore with q dead animal in
their possession. He sent some
sailors to buy 1t. When it was
brought on board he saw that it was
an animal with which he was en-.
tirely unfamiliar. He sent the sail.
ors back to find out the name OF
the animal. The natives could not
understand what they desired to
know. 90 replied In the Australian
lan9uage-"kan-ga-roo," meaning
in English, II don't know" There
fore, the name Of this animal means
II don't know"
Q. What part Of q cork remains
above water! p. s M
A. Cork 10 20 bupyant that 7e Der
cent is above water.
Q. Please tell me when the first
Thanksgiving proclamation was ia
sued? W An
A. After the flrst harvest Of the
Now England colonists In 1870, Gov
srnor Bradford made provisions for
= day CT thanksgiving and prayer,
In 1877. New York city adopted this
a. a day Of Thanksgiving and pray
er. In 1917, New York city adonted
this ~ an annual event and II soon
spread throughout the states. r.
1854 Abraham Lincoln, than presi.
Dent Appointed q day Of Thanksxiv-
M and prayer. oinss sthsn IL
p!seiasnts AAss istseA Z fAaaIs-
Giving proclamation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

coatain the necessary nainsfal con-
stituents. Fresh milk nom COWS
contains more mineral matter tnAn
human milk. Fresh fruit juices, or
after the iifth month Of age fruit
pulp wei stewed. should be added
to the child's diet. Every child, not
breast fed. should begin to take
some fresh meats broths at the
sixth month Of age, and q teaspoon
full or two daily Of any we'll cooked
vegetable, strained through Sieve
at about the same time. This ap-
plies particularly to the baby that
has been cheated on some made
ouate substitute for fresh milk be-
cause parents have the mistaken
belief that II . food happens 70
agree" 1t il the proper food.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A Woman Of Forty.
What would be the chances il .
woman 40 years old should bear her
first child? Several older women
have said she could never go
through it at her age. MRS. F. E
Answer-It is absurd to think
that q woman SO young should not
become a mother. At 40 q woman
is in her acme Of physical perfec-
ton. Go ahead and be a mother
and here's hoping 1t is boy
though that is the most certain
guarantee Of a girl.
Considerably later. Dear Doc
tor: Thanks. It WAS a BOY! Al
though a Caesarian section, I am
so happy. am hoping there will
be a little sister some day. I take
i this opportunity to thank you fol
the encouragement and comfort you
gave me in the above reply you
sent in those trying months. Good
! luck to you and yours.
MRS. F. E. and MASTER G. E.
Answer-P-pplease p-page Pop
pop Pollyana!
Bright's Disease.
! What are the symptoms Of
Bright's disease and what diet i.
indicated! What food should be
avoided? Should one give up the
| moderate use Of tobacco? Coffee?
F. RI.
Answer-If had Bright's disease
in any form, I should certainly no
use tobacco. In most such case:
coffee is allowed most OF the time
AS for the diet, no diet can be lait
down without, knowledge Of the in
dividual conditions. In q genera
way a minimum maintenance die
should be adhered to. that is, no
one morsel more of any food thai
is necessary to maintain the weigh
not too far below normal for ag'
and height The symptoms-well
you tell 'em, reader you've got tn
disease.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

Q. How long has shorthand
been known! G. L.
"A, From references made to
skilled writers in ancient litera-
ture. the inference is drawn that
shorthand was known long before
the Christian era. The first au-
thentic knowledge of the art dates
to the first century before Christ.
The pioneer of Roman shorthand
was Marcus Fullius Trio, secre-
tary and librarian to Cicero, who
devised a system which was little
more than a list Of authorizations.
Later it was improved to such an
extent that reporters OF the time
could keep pace with the speakers
BY writing in relays. The system
of the Latins fell into disuse be-
tween the fifth and ninth centuries.
and modern, stenography dates
from 1888.
O. What was the Locofoco par
ty! H. E. F.
A. This was q name originally
applied to the radical or equal
rights faction of the Democratic
party in 1851. later used by
Wings to designate the Democrats
In general. The Tammany Demo-
Gratis Of New York city sought to
ldisperse q meeting in which the
opposition was too strong. by turp-
Ink OF the gas and leaving. The
! radicals were we'll provided with
candles which they lighted with
locofoco or friction matches, and
went on with their business. The
name LocofocoI Was applied to
them In derision by the Democratic
press. but the nameN was taken up
and applied to the whole party for
10 years or more.
O. Has anything been invented
for extracting air from water?
JIM. C.
A. Tho bureau of standards says
that air can be removed from wa
ter Nv the simple expedient OF boil
! ins. especially boiling under vac
mum.
q. Wish to know II It would
be : violation of the law to gold
plate scent places and sell them
for watch charms. A. E. c.
A, Tho treasury department says
that It IL strictly against the law
| to do so, since such pieces might
| b mistaken for IS gold pieces.
q A sugar maple In front Of my
Aouee seems 70 b dying. Il has
mot hean struck BY lightniAg nor
hurt 81 any way. What can you
! sueoest9 Q. D. r
g Il nay b that the roofs q
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q huge black cat, purring content
eddy ~ she thought Of the luscious
mouse she had just finished.
The next mornings Daily Sun
contained an article to this effect
Ttbbett Home Broken Into. 5
Inhabitants Of this town were
startled last night by fearful
screams issuing from the Tibbett
home at 164 Pine street. "A man
broke in, apparently with intent to
kill. declared Mise Abby Tibbstt
No trace Of the mans identity could
be found. Police are stationed
about the grounds and will keep a
close watch for intruders."
Weeks and months paused, but
the would-be murderer" never re-
appeared; and at last the Farming
ton people settled down to their
old routine OF unsventful lifs,; hut
to this day the two sisters sleep
with locked doors, and . small mis-
tol rests under the pillow OF each,
Neither knows how to use her vea-
pom. hnt 1t Gives one . Telling 81
comfort and security to know Il Il
thare,s sayS Miss Ably.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

Dear Mrs. Thompson: II a
couple is separated, can the woman
take the child away from her hus-
band If she is as fit as he is? She
went with other men during their
married life and he never took her
any place. The child is now with
his sisters who take care OF her
through the day and they have
their evenings spoiled by her
while he runs around nights. Do
you think he should take care OF
her evenings while the sisters 60
for the evening? Give me you opin-
ion, please. A. B. C.
The law usually gives a child to
its mother. II, however, her con-
duct during marriage would indi-
cate that she would not be the right
kind OF mother for the child, some
foster parents are found. Since
neither the father nor the mother
were faithful to their marriage, the
child was given to the fathers sis
tiers, who are probably OF good
character. Doubtless they do not
expect the man to stay home and
take care Of the little enc. The
child is their charge and they en-
Joy caring for it.
Mrs. L. T. d.: You and your
young husband certainly need ad-
vice which cannot give you in my
column. Go together to a physician
and ask him to tell you things
which will help you. At - years
OF age you are too young.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
man 81 years old. My wife has been
dead two years and / have one lit
tie boy years old. When I be-
came old enough to think of love
and marriage l had an ideal and l
kept myself pure rs I expected her
to DO. ! was u when I met her.
She was nine years younger and no
story book eveD pictured . more
beautiful girl.
We loved each other from the
hrst night We net and in little
over q year We We're married. She
proved to be an ideal wife, too, al
ways keeping herself looking lust
like she did whsn We were sweet
hearts. when ! came home from
my work I had . royal welcome
eweitng mo and Z meal cooked At
nor . kng. WAen W were home
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
me NIGHT PROwLER.-
BY Helen Whiting.

VxlSnts lSzu. by Wheeler SYM
Il dictate. Incl
HXAs II O'Clock and long past
Hiring time Of the two elder
nsters, Miss Abby and Miss
11hbett The house was dark
4uiet, ave for the tick-tick.
NO. Of the little clock on the
~ AZ Miss Abby, who was
~ with insomnia, tossed rest
II her bed she heard q gen.
~ Ia the room below. With
eyinsd gasp she sat bolt up-
and began to shake Jane viz
NJ The latter opened her
IA pesred in : dazed manner
teokar.
~ ans You, Abby Tibet 2.
1ed pesvishly. "Ybu might
II let ne sleep II You can't, !"
= turned over to resume her
lse}pmber. But another thud,
~ > tangling discord on
~ hrought her to her feet,
y eeooq trembling on the
1ec4 Then. With an A.
s lfeya1o, ahe slipped
- grasping 1
tG1onstA On
~ 166n the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
Whats I'm A Narne?'
LYDIA.
Copyright 1919. by tho Wheeler Syndicate Incl

LYDIA.
LYDIA has romantic significance.
It means "wanderer" and the name
is associated with travellers in the
far places of the earth. At least,
that is one Interpretation; another
gives it the significance of peoples
love"-not nearly SO pretty but
quite as logical. This latter ex-
PLANTATION attributes it's derivation
to lid" meaning 1.-THE people"
The first feminine names coming
from this latter source. which are
believed to be Lyda's predecessors
are Ljudomir and Ludmilla. The
latter was the first Christian
dunchess in Bohemia This unfor-
tunate lady was strangled by her
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07
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MILDRED
MARSHALL

heather daughter-in-law, Drago-
tina, the mother Of Boleslav and
Venceslav. but she left a sainted
name which proved a favorite
amona Slavdnian women.
1t was quickly contracted. how
ever. to Ida or Lidiska. The Rus
SLAMS call it Ljudmilla- Ida was
popular in England and likewise in
this country. To the modern Gus
tom OF changing II" into ~" where
ever possible, may be attributed
the LYDIA which is in vogue today.
The opal is Lyda's tAlismanic
gem. 1t will prove q protection
against SORROW and will bring her
great personal charm. according to
an old belief. Friday is her lucky
day and her lucky number.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

Peru threatens war on Chile That affair
sGween those two countries must be something
Z the order OF line fence dispute.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

That Nova Scotia farmer who wants to go
Yer Niagara Falls in a barrel, might first
N 70 see II he could put his hand in the corn
Arsdder and get away with It.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

L The method of that New York Judge who
|entsnced four boys to go to bed at 6 o'clock
|ysry night for month, will bear studying.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

II Mayor Thompson had showed one-tenth
~ fight during the war as he does now in
5Ghting those who fought then, Illinois would
Ne him. and believe him, a whole lot better.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

None Of the philippies hurled at the bolshe-
l1ts have been so effective as Polish bayonets.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

The old-fashioned cocksureness Of the po-
I6cal leader that his man will win in walk.
- given way completely to a doleful you
Ia search me-"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

And now that the world knows that Jack
Dempsey Ii still champion, theue is nothing to
y but sit down and wait for the world series
start
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

There are 1000 varieties Of lizards in the
serld. Not including the kind found on hotel
Ienges.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

AS near as we can discern from the Pin
nacle of Pif1e upon which we sit the street car
barons find i. necessary to install one-man cars
and charge 10-cent fares if they can get away
with it, because OF the decreased patronage
SINCE the Scent fare became effective.
Using the same fine logic a newspaper
should, when its circulation falls off due to
decreased patronage" increase its advertising
and subscription rates, at the same time cut
ting down advertising space and printing less
news. Can you picture a newspaper getting
away with that? You can-with the aid of a
normally lurid imagination and quart Of
moonshine hooch
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-07

! AZ We understand it. bolsheviki don't believe
war
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no A TICKLE JADE.

Your outward charms seem faded not
whit since first met you;
Years which have cooled my blood, once .
Do not appear to fret you
The classic profile admired
All me, it changeth never!
While grow wrinkled. old and tired
Your youth stays on forever.
Dear lady, can you now recall
Those days OF youthful pleasures,
Twas your delight to give your all
In full, unstinted measure.
Your love was then wholehearted, dear
Unselfsh, ne'er denying
But o today sadly fear
Your love for me is dying.
Your tones no longer hold the same
Caressing sweet infections;
I fear can no longer claim
A place in your affections
You're not the lass you seem to be
And while hate to holTer)
You're not worth thirty cents to me,
Dear, tickle, old Miss Dollar!
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And Why Do They Persistly Refused Don't
They Realize the Gravitation Of the
Poll ical Situityl

ToIlIC1i Suuityt
From the Monmouth. ILL.,. Atlas.
Aledo (SpeciaD The political pot
begins to boil That~is the politicians
and many candidates are trying to make
it boil over, but the people persistly re-
fuse to get excited There will be from
persent appearances large women vote
in Ohio Grove township. We are glad to
know we will have nice clean new
house to vote in on Sept. Is. the primary
day.
year is said to be LOO tons. The use of cork
has decreased since the 18th amendment was
pasted on the W. k constitution. The home
brew brigade doesn't use corks: they find the
patent wire and rubber shoppers much better.
Not knocking the Pulchritude Of the Lady Who
Carried the Bouquet +
From The Argus).
The bride wore beautiful
gown of pale blue silk and carried
lovely brides arm bouquet.
E. F., our most industrious sculper, further
calls attention to the fact that at this wedding
large vases and bouquets Of white asters were
placed throughout the room in charming con-
fusion" What, she inquiries. could be more
charming than confused flowers.
BUT our idea OF Charming confusion is
the lovely bride, who. when asked the vital
question by the dignifed officiating clergyman.
fixed her adoring eyes upon the face Of her
rear-husband and replied fervently: yes,
darling"
Again Proving the Japs Are a "Wonderful
Little People,
(From the New York World.
A YOUNG JAPANESE COUPLE Of
noble family, just arrived, having intro
auctions by and to American ladies and
gentlemen Of very high standing. wants
rooms, furnished or unfinished, with
private bath, or board in exclusively
genuine and respectable American or
English family with no other roomers,
with an object of learning language and
housekeeping. 416 World.
BURGLARS RIFLE HOME AS FAMILY
ENJOY VACATION. Argus.
Somebody Is always t. t. ]. o. o. l.!
Well, for Accurate Observation the
Stockings Should Be Removed.
(From Doc Evans Col, Chi, Trib)
Also will you give me the correct weight
for woman feet inches tall in stock
ing feet!"
THE Canton Country club has reemploved
as steward U. S. Shoats. We hope he doesn't
make hog of himself.
WORK" amplined Mr.. Harding from his
| front porch yesterday, "is the super-eneaxe-
ment, the sublime luxury OF life"
WE'RE getting our share Of the Sublime
ia1ury How about you? r. E. MIG.
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Il soon will be too cool for summer furs.
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-19
PROCLAMATION.

Pursuant to 8 resolution passed
By the Washington Parish School
Board of W ashington Parish, La.
It 4 meeting held on the I. 18th day
|of July, 1920, F.. p. Bateman,
President Of said Parish School
Board, do hereby give notice that,
Lin compliance with said sp|l u
|. ) special election will be- held IL
| Angie School District Number W t 8
gallsh el Washlpgt h9u i i