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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
Today's Anniversaries

ls26-The Liberia Herald appeared
at Monrovia, the first paper
printed on the west coast of
Africa.
1S10-Supreme council of the Roval
Templars Of Temperance or
ganized at Buffalo.
DIFFERENTIATION of the Franco
Prussian war: the Belfort
garrison marched out with
military honors.
1SS3-Theodore Roosevelt intro
duced in the New York leg
islature a bill providing for
the whipping of men who
abused their wives and chill
dren.
1Ss5-French chamber of deputies
rejected a motion for the
separation of church and
state.
190o-Severe fighting at Paardeberr
where General Cronje was
being hemmed in by the Brit
ish.
1919-Sir Wilfred Laurier. former
Canadian premier, was strjck-
en- with paralysis at his home
in Ottawa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
A strong Hand.

Opinions may vary - to the issues involved
In The dismissal d Robert Lansing g sscre-
tasy Of state. particuiarIy that based upon re-
eponsibility for holding cabinet meetings dur
ing the illness Of the president, but al who
are NOT hopelessly preJudiced must asree that
the yigor shown BY Mr.. Wilson Is an enccuras-
ing sign. This incident, IS well - the man
rer in which the executive took hold Of the
railroad wage question and other recent mat
tiers shows return OF the fighting spirit and
mental alertness which is distinctly promising.
The ship Of state certainly needs strong
hand at the helm. Directing OF national affairs
at this stage is no Job for weakling. Neither
is it possible to navigate safe course with
a multiplicity Of steersmen.
Whatever else has happened Mr.. Wilson has
made 1t clear that he Is still the responsible
head OF the government and means to continue
in that capacity to the end OF his term. He
has impressed everybody with the fact that his
leadership is not to be challenged with i'm
punity and that he intends to stand or fall by
what he believes is right and for the best in
terests Of the country.
No one can consistently take exception to
that attitude. Far-sghted and devoted to pub
lie duty as he has shown himself to be il
means that Mr.. Wilson may yet make up for
the time lost during his illness and advance
governmental affairs farther by the end of his
other available leadership.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16

draw the piece with the ring and
other of Fortuna's gifts still re-
manned to be cut. And now teach
er was the center of the fun. She
must, of course, win something
good. The young girls were pink
checked with expectancy, the while
the cake was solemnly cut by the
school director, and when teacher
actually drew the ring, the mer-
riment knew no bounds.
Teachers fortune was secure now.
Who was the lucky man?
As she wended her way home
with the other members of the
household where she lived, her mind
reverted persistently to Jack. She
had vowed never to think of him
again-had come up here in the
country to forget him, and almost
at the outset these kind friends aid
ed by fun loving pupils had brought
him back to her mind, and she
couldn't forget him. The worst of
it was. she didn't want to. Were
the children right? Was there some
spell about the black ear of corn
She hung up the black ears where
she could see them. They might
help her to think more clearly. She
had planned not to go home at the
week end, but somehow she couldn't
wait for the time to come. 1t might
be Jack, too. felt like she did. Any
way, it was only fair to him to find
out.
Monday morning Miss Tinker was
in her usual place at the desk when
school opened. But was it Miss
Tinker? Yes, only so different, the
scholars could scarcely believe their
eyes. In place Of the solemn coun-
tenance, her eyes beamed, and
smiles Of joy and gladness radiated
from her like sunshine, while there
flashed on her finger q real dia-
mond. The more credulous OF the
children whispered, The black
Lear 81 corn did j, and when the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am 20
years old and have just finished
school, / am the son of a highly
honored citizen and am in love
with mill girl and my parents OBJ
ject. Will you please advise me
what to do? IGNORANT.
You are too young to act con-
trary to the wishes of your parents
in this matter. For five years at
least you should be fancy free SO
that you can enjoy different girls
and form more definite tastes. The
girl may be all that is desirable,
and il SO there is a chance that you
will want her just as much five
years from now. At that time l
would advise you to choose your
wife, regardless of the opinion OF
your parents.
Your parents probably feel that
your environment has been so diff
ferent that you and, the girl would
not be congenial. There is great
possibility Of this. She may find
your society artificial and worth
less, while you may find her lack
of knowledge along social lines
humiliating. Marriage is most
serious matter and should not be
entered into hastily.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
woman 80 years old and have
known a young man 2S years old
for the past nine months. l went
with him a couple OF months and
then l did not hear from or see him
for about four months. After that
he came back and We became en-
gagged.
The other day I received a letter
from another girl saying she had
known him and been keeping COM
pany with him for the past two
years. He was very i'll last spring
and sent for her. 1t was the four
months I knew nothing about him.
Then he came back to me and treat
ed her very badly and finally broke
off with her entirely in spite of the
fact that she had been a good loyal
friend and very much in love with
him. She was especially good to
him when he was i'll. She said he
told her that he and / had quar-
relied and that / was very anxious
to get married. which is true. She
says that he has been seeing her
regularly up to the present time
and she does not think he treated
either Of US fairly.
! What do you think OF him. and do
you think l ought to break nv en-
gagement with him? The other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16

N wonder II the iceman has forgotten any
hing! II so tfiisis good time to remind him
"a It Hope he won't have the nerve to come
around next summer complaining that he
ss,t6nt store up sufficient supplies because OF
IS adorable weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
ONE YEAR AGO

General elections held in Ans
tria for the national assembly.
German commissioners at Treyes
signed . renewal of the arnistice
tezmA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

wedding was announced, the older
boys said to themselves: Lucky
We helped out a little with those
black ears of corn"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
rosDAr, FEBRuARr IL 1870.

The tragic end Of Admiral Kolchak, Ike
"a notoriety attained by our own Admiral
ms, again points the danger that sailor
80 when he wanders away from the sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
Heart @)oHOmQ
!4tEDrObrQ1ncC. ',
% i MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

girl wrote nice letter and l be-
lieve she told the truth.
TROUBLED.
1t is better to remain single all
ones life than to marry man who
is faithless and brings only unhap
piness. You yourself will be the
best Judge in this matter. Talk 70
the man and see what explanation
he offers. If you believe that 10
is sincere and loves you, and thai
the other woman has over-estimal'
ed his affection for her, remain en-
gagged few months more, taking
time to test his character further
and, if he proves true, marry HIM
From what the other woman says
you have reason to feel diseour'l
aged. >,
"a Husband: Your letter is most
interesting and helpful, but canno'
be published because as much space
as advisable has already been gwen
to the discussion of High Flutin
Sailie."
Dear Mrs. Thompson: II 3 boy
has been invited to a party and lne
girl he keeps company with is no.
should he attend the party! r. y
Circumstance would decide sucn
a case. If the boy is very YOUNG,
he is foolish to have only one giil
and therefore should not stay ava!
from the party because OF one siIi
unless he feels an injustice ~.
been done her. Also, II the peopis
who invite him are not acquaills'
with the girl, he should feel At hD
erty to go.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: My alns
who is a typical old maid, THINKS
is foolish and silly for married pev
pie to love and kiss each o.hei,
and whenever she sees my husoaA'
kiss me she laughs.
In my estimation there is ny :,
ing nicer than affection betWs.
husband and wife, What IS y"
opinion? HAPPY WIZ e. J.
Love making is embarrassing :
those not interested. OF course,
IS beautiful to have such re1alisss
ship existing between husband
wife, bat most of their demohsAe
tons should be in private.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Noum
/ be proper for three girls and w
| tcys to 60 sleigh riding at nigas.
INTERESTED TUio.
"Tots" should not go sleight -.
ing at night unless chapefch,i
There should be time after seap''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
Do They Mean @Billy"a
Old Reliable.

Saw the snow out on the street
One February day,
Said with emphasis complete
1T should be cleared away
Got myself little book,
Efficiency" l learned.
North wind howled around and shook,
But not shovel turned
All in vain we called on art
The sun with genial ray
Smiled again and did his part
And cleared it in day.
Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
Argus Information Bureau

reader
ton Haskin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16

d TlH SAGE OF INI sDENALK

Anropos of teachers Is the possible pluto
cr.ts ~ Of the very near future We agrees
With the Portland Oregonian that 1t looks .
little doubtful It is said that washerWomen
in Milwaukee are now getting rs day, while
the wage Of the average teacher y only 70
At recent meeting Of the teachers OF thar city
ono OF the instructors in English II said 70
have made this protest
"But II you were to take in washing you
would get IS . day as against we teachers IS.
Hero someone laughed. Again We asree
with the Oregonian that in this instance wash
ing would be preferable. 1t has many advan-
ta9es over teaching besides that indicated by
the daily wage. Ones choice OF words Is never
questioned
The Old Home Still
(By william Henry Dixon.
oh, they've Knocked it out, and kicked II out
And whisky's gone away,
And loud and clear the people shout,
That booze has gone to stay.
But down heah in the mountains, san,
Just ovah yondah hill,
The mountain dew, still runs fob you,
The
Home
Yassah. up and down. and thru the town
l reckon booze is gone,
The people think they have no drink.
They claim they've passed it on; ~
| But the mountain still is runnin', sab,
| An yo' jug sab. we can fill. u,
| Jes' wink yo' eye, don't pass us by
| The
Oh, they've blocked it out, and knocked 1t out
| And they say that booze is gone.
But the mountain still, jest Ger the hill,
| 1t still is workin' on;
You'll see the smoke a-risin', sab,
| Jest ovah yondah hill e
The mountain dew, still runs fob YOU,
The LIZ
-(From Songs from Dixie").
Do They Mean @Bfly@2
! A headline in Saturdays paper read: REV
/ Stevenson to Speak on Bringing Up Fathe
Sunday" We wonder if they meant Billy" O
some other Sunday.
Rome was not built in day. Neither wa
Rock Island. Everything worth while require
the element of time, plus some more element
we won't mention.
Prices are bound to rise.
| So is the mercury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-16
The Irony of Fate.


When sunshine luls the storm to sleep,
The taSis never balk;
But when the snow is three feet deep
That's when you have to walk.
Washington Star.
Arguing has from time immemorial been a
favorite indoor sport of the disagreeable per-
son. In fact, we are of the opinion that it is
about the only sport such one enjoys, for as a
rule people Of this disposition don't know how
to play.
eff I was president of this United States
things would be a lot different" vociferated a
we'll known 1oafer the other day. And we
dared not dispute him, for we knew he told the
truth.
The comic valentine is a thing of the past
1t died natural death and no one, we think. is
sorry.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-08
THEY'RE FROM MISSOURI.

An interesting controversy has arisen between
the president OF the United States one hand and
United States Senators James A. Reed and Selden
F. Spencer of Missouri, the other.
The senators declare that President Wilson made
a statement at the peace conference promising Ru-
mania and Serbia American military aid under the
league of nations covenant. This is ,stoutly denied
by the president.
Senator Reed insists that the stenographc notes
of the session of the peace conference at which
President Wilson is alleged to have made the state
ment be produced The Missourian charges that
these official reports have been studiously sup
pressed and that the sessions at The presidents IN
stance were kept secret For this latter statement
bc cites the testimony of former Secretary of State
Lansing, given before the senate foreign relations
committee, August s. 1919.
The accuracy of statement of three of the high
est officials of the land is under attack. The sub
jcct matter itself is important The American people
will demand that the entire affair be threshod out
no matter where the dust may fly.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-08

up. From study of Mexican contemporary affairs
it appears that the great objection to Don Felix il
that he is a near relative of Don PorfriO MeXico'
notorious dictator. 1t is likely that the Mexican
government fears he may lead some counter
revolution.
That there is some sort of counter-revolution
against Obregon de Ia Huera being Matched in
this country there seems TO be little doubt Recent
reports from San Antonio would certainly support
this theory. E
incidentally, current events in Mexico bearFou
the prediction that the Morning Journal has made
right along: the present qniescence in Mexico is only
temporary. storm is likely to break out in the
southern republic at any time.
This is no reflection on the present government
itself 1t is undoubtedly the best that Mexico has
had since the dictatorship of Pomirio Diaz, which,
though not ideal regime in theory, certainly kept
the lid down. for many years.
But when his rule ended, ten years of revolution
followed Mexicans contend that it was a case of
after Porfiro. the deluge,"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-08
bedtime Stories
| For Little Ones
Cartwright, 1920, by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.
UNCLE WIGGIIIY AND THE
CHESTNTTS.

Uncle Wiggily was looking in the
glass of his hollow stump bunga-
low one day, wondering il he had
hetter shave his whiskers or put
talcum powder on his pink, twink
ling nose when, all of sudden.
there was a rata tat-tat knock on
the door.
"Who.s there" asked Uncle
Wiggily, for Nurse Jane had just
hoped across the path to take a
piece of cabbage pie to Jimmie
Wibblewobble. the duck boy, who
had swallowed a grain of corn the
wrong way and had to stay home
from school until Dr. Postum could
fish it out with a buttonhook.
"Rat-a tat tat" came the knock
again.
"Who's therep" asked Uncle
Wiggily once mere. II hope 1t
isn't that fussy old bear, or a fox
or wolf after me-" thought the
bunny. "Pd better take a peek out
of the window before l open the
door"
So Uncle Wiggily peered out of
1.-THE window and smile came over
his face when he saw Johnnie
Bushytail. the squirrel boy, stand
ing on the steps.
whats the matter. Johnnie "
asked the bunny gentleman, as he
opened the door. why are you
not at SCHOOL,"
II was" Johnnie answered. But
I said my lessons SO well and so
aid nv brother Billie, that the lady
mouse teacher bet us put ear1Hf
Mage, going to-, thei woods to ina*
for chestnayts. and l stopped to see
if you could come with us. :.
"Hum! Well, ! guess ! could
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER s, 1920.

Astrologers read this as an UNI
certain day, Uranus and Saturn
Fare in a strongly malefic aspect
during the hours when men are
busiest. In the evening the Sun
ana Mercury are in kindly sway.
The mind may be disturbed by
forebodinSs and suspicious. during
this configuration and for that rea
son care should be taken in all
business transactions that require
decision and foresight.
Labor may be greatly disturbed
at this time, because of some evil
report that is spread broadcast.
There is again a sinister sign for
mining regions and the seers pro-
phesy that there will be crisis
that will end all future troubles.
The power of suggestion will be
strong during this sway of Uranus
and there may be frequent COM
ment on what is commonly known
as telepathy.
Intrigue and deceit will be more
than usually prevalent, if there is
any basis for the general reading
Va NllC tILNtlS VI tllt vi dGDcClS vi
Saturn and Uranus.
1t is an unlucky time for love
affairs, but men will WOO with ex-
ceedingly convincing power. Many
heartaches are forecast for women
who attain new vanities with new
political rights.
A sensation over the discovery of
Illicit trade in intoXicants is fore
told and this will reveal connec-
tons with persons in high position,
the seers predict.
An accident or shipwreck at sea
will cause loss of life this month,
England continues subject to a
planetary government that pres
ages many troubles, democratic
ideals will increase and troubles
will multiply, according to London
who at the beginning of
the year foresaw in the horoscope
of King George adverse influences,
the Sun being afflicted by Jupiter
and near the conjunction of Mars.
There is a sign held to fore
shadow troubles with diseases of
cattle in the United States.
1t is recalled that the eclipse of
the sun, May 1S, was declared by
to presage trouble in
ireland, Persia and Asia Minor and
TO foreshadow earthquakes in this
country.
Persons whose birthdate it is
should not make changes in the
coming year. They will be most
successful if they pursue routine
paths of action,
Children born on this day are
likely to be restless and fond Of ad-
venture. Boys may become great
travellers. Soldiers born under TINS
sign are usually heroes.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-08

answered Uncle Wiggily, slow and
cautious like. "Ill leave note
for Nurse Jane, telling her where
I've gone. But where's your
brother Billy" went on the rabbit
gentleman.
ooh, he's just down the path
waiting" said Johnnie. Come on
Uncle Wiggily. Well have lot
of fun getting chestnuts."
Yes agreed the bunny uncle
And just so Nurse Jane will not
say I'm foolish, going off with the
boys, I'll stop at the store and get
the box of matches and the bread
amid molasses she told me to bring
this morning. | forgot them then
but I'll get them now, and I'll also
go chestnuting with you"
ooh, what jolly fun" chartered
Johnnie, and Billie said the. same
thing when he learned that Uncle
Wiggily was going off with them
to the woods.
Away the three friends started
and when they were half way to
the forest Uncle Wiggily stopped
at lile SURE anu bOubHI liN
matches, bread and molasses for
Nurse Jane.
"Tll just carry them along with
me-" said the bunny gentleman.
"They are not very heavy, and I
still have room enough in my
pockets for any chestnuts l may
find"
Il hope We find lot of chest
nuts!" chartered Billie, as they
hoped, skipped and jumped along.
But good luck did not seem to
be with them. On and on they
went, but no chestnuts could they
find. There were some chestnut
trees, but they did not seem to be
bearing any nuts that year.
20, dear!" sighed Johnnie and
Billie.
Cheer up" laughed Uncle Wig
gily. 1--WE may find some yet
So they went on a little farther
and pretty soon Uncle WiSgily
looked over toward the west and
said:
Boys, the sun is setting. 1t will
soon be dark and we had better
start for home" ,.F....-
But we haven't found any
chestnuts," complained Billie.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-08
ANTI-BRITIsH PROPAGANDA.

An indication of the extent to which sympathiz
ers of the various nations and factions in Europe
that are now at loggerheads with each other will
go to get America take sides came to our desk the
other day.
1t was in the form of a printed postcard from 6
Denver merchant, containing violent anti-British ant
ardently pro-Irish propaganda. mingled with pure
advertising.
The journal is neither pro-British nor pro-lrish
1t is pro-Amercan 1t believes that it is its duty
point out the insidious danger of Americas taking
sides in purely European controversies, every time
evidence of such danger comes to its notice.
The Denver postcard reads in part as follows:
I'VE absolutely refuse to buy. sell, import
or distribute British made goods!
"(Remember Hon. Terence MacSwincy,
Lord Mayor Of Cork Ireland. in BrXton Pri-
son, London, England? He is there for the
principles Of Justice and Liberty. So were
Robert Emmett Daniel O'Connell and other
real of Erin.)
1--WE recognize the Irish Republic by sup
porting Irish industry and encouraging Irish
products, one OF the best OF which is -------.
- Company Denver, Colorado.
Long Live the Irish Republic.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-08
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Laura, A. Krkman

ters; while, on the other hand, a
gloomy, drab-colored room pro.
duces in them a leaden- hearted
ness which they cannot always an
alyze.
So an indoor garden is worth ac-
curing. But be sure to choose for
it the hardy plants and shrubs
the kind that win grow ".ust any
where" In this hardy class are
Primrose Oblonica Ga good flow
ering plant should cost, at a flor
lists, anywhere from 35c to 75c) ;
Cyclamen; pink, white or purple
heather; pink or white spirea (buy
the roots of this, as the plants
themselves are generally very eX-
pensive); the Indian AZaIea; Hello
trope; bleeding hearts; fuchsias;
and, by all means, geraniums.
Plants with bright foliage are
also effective for the indoor gar
den. Vincas are an old standby:
the hardy aspidistra with its long
trailing leaves; the pandanus veit-
chi with its gaily striped leaves:
and the various forms of the rex
bcgonias--all these are worth
having.
Ferns and bulbs, inexpensive
small lemon and orange trees,
hanging rustic pots containing
some small flower such as mig
nonette-these, too, may be IN
cluded with the ''posies" and
bright-foliaged plants, One of the
old fashioned plant stands made
of wire and, painted to match the
woodwork of the room is, to my
mind, the best support for the in
door garden. If the housekeeper
objects to the sight of the wire
legs, she may cover these to a great
extent with hanging Srecnery.
| suggest that housekeepers who
cannot themselves afford to buy
these plants for themselves (and
have no gardener friends who can
give them cuttings) ask their fam
lies to give them no Christmas
presents this year except plants!
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-08
OUR PLATFORM.

1. PRIMARY election Law which will re-
store the power to the hands OF the people,
where 1t belongs ,.
Z. A nom partisan commission OF three or
FIVE TO have charge OF our school and institu-
tional lands, and the permanent trust funds
derived therefrom.
.. A fair, adequate and Just tax law which
win equitably distribute the burden OF gov
ernment We have especial reference to tho
mining tax laws, although we will seek TO
reach any other evaders, big or little, whom
we nnd. We favor q mine tax Inv based
upon an ad vaiorem property basis, as other
property Is taxed.
A. fuller budget system for the state In
an effort to put state expenditures on an effl-
Gent, economical and progressive basis.