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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-31
Beds that Lend
Distinction

The manufacturers Of Nc
Creery beds, realizing the promi-
hence Of their products in the
room, have exercised such skill
in their workmanship that they
dignity and enhance any boudoir.
If you a, e'seeking comfort COM
bined with distinctive appear.
ance, it would be wise to make
your purchase at McCreery's.
(Scccnth Floor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-31

appeal to every one. Their silky sheen of varied
delicate hues, interviewer with symbolic de-
signs, call forth EXPLANATIONS of admiration
wherever they are seen. The McCreery collec-
ton of Persian and Chinese rugs is the most
complete in the country and well worth your
examination, for they are moderately priced
and will last lifetime.
The possession of rare Oriental Rug
means the possession of an art treasure. But
unlike most works of art it is not only decora-
You cannot possibly make mistake in pur
chasing these choice weaves.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
Wasting Time.

No sooner had congress reconvened, with
stupendous amount of important business be-
fore it, than congressman rose to discuss
bill for the recognition of the independence Of
Ireland. Without regard to ones individual
opinions as to the Irish cause it must be con-
ceded that the occasion was mighty inoppor-
tune one to undertake to advance it. There
are too many matters that should be attended
to first.
If there is one message that the people of
the United States would like to get over to their
representatives in congress it is demand for
the dropping of all personal, partisan and eide
issues and getting down to the business in hand
of putting the drifting ship of state once more
on the way to some port in foreign relations
and strengthening out the tangled domestic
tackle which bestrews its decks
That is demand so general and duty so
obvious that none but the politically blind can
fail to see it.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
Small Consolation.

Advocates Of the use of beer and light wines
will draw some solace from the fact that it
was a divided court which ruled against them
in sustaining the Volstead law. If any one of
five men who held contrary to their contentious
had thought differently the outcome would
have been in their favor
This reflection, of course, does not wet any
ones whistle, neither does it offer assurance
upon which to base the expense and assume
the risk of resuming manufacture pending
decision upon the various aspects Of constitu-
tional prohibition which are now being at
tackled. II the supreme court had lifted the lid
it would have been only for 10 days, and then
the vets would have new set Of obstacles to
meet. AS it is, they can give the fight against
the amendment their undivided attention.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

thought. or been with any other
girl. know she loves me, but she
has grown so used to me that she
has settled into a comfortable doze
over me. and if it is possible. l am
going to wake her up
The next evening. at the club din
ner. he asked Maisie several ques-
| tions which surprised and strange
ly displeased her. Il say, sister.
who is that stunning girl with Bill
| James? Did you ever see such a
wonderful complexion, and those
eyes: If she ever looks at me I'll
either run away or else fall at her
feet"
Very much upset to think that
Bob. her Bob, would talk so about
any other girl, she could hardly
answer him. Bob did not seem TO
| notice anything was the matter.
During the rest of the dinner his
eyes were on the strange girl often,
and he would start whenever Maisie
spoke to him
Furious, Maisie devoted her en-
tire time to the empty-headed fell
low on her left, but Bob needed it
not.
Later. when they were dancing,
she felt strange pang so through
her, when she saw Bob dancing
with the girl. The rest Of the eve
ming was spoiled for her, and the
unshed tears made her eyes ache.
During the ride home Bob talked in
cessantly OF the girl. At the door
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08

year Heretofore hsys not bsen
bought, 20 to speak. and It doesn't seam
fair. either to you or to the public now
serve. to hold either one up for more
money.
/ have no written contract here, but
want to feel that my spoken word can
be absolutely relied upon.
Somehow don't believe that could
face my pupils, having realization that
had fallen short OF my own ideals.
l hope that you may see fit to con-
sider me at some future time when the
year Is just beginning, but for the pres
ent l must be as loyal to my present
public as it has been to me.
There could be penned no better expression
OF wholesome right thinking. comments thu
Springfield State Register 1t reflects the hon
est sentiment of an honest woman. 1t should
be preserved. II is a beacon in a maze OF dis
,orted judgments, based on false notions o
the individuals duty to the community.
II each OF us was as mindful Of our obliga
t,ons as is this modest school teacher thu
problems left by the world war would be read
lily solved. Her philosophy is the medicine
this distracted old world needs.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
BOB'S SISTER.
Nv Betty McIntyre.

NO, Bob, l couldn't marry you,
because l do not love you in that
way" and Maisie keene lifted her
blue eyes and looked long and
steadily into Bob Sears brown eyes.
Handsome Bob. his friends call
ed him, and the name surely suit
ed him. His brown eyes, that al
ways held q twinkle, were serious
now. His laughing. brown eyes
forgot how to laugh as he looked
At the girl before him. His whole
face was filled with q painful ex-
preston, and the red mounted slow
ly and stained his clear, smooth
cheeks.
4 suppose it is a case Of I'll be a
sister 10 you, always is it?" with
pain and sarcasm mingled In his
toies.
Something like that" and as she
said it she had curious thrill be-
cause Of the tense look in his face.
Several hours later Bob. chew
Ing reflectively ON an unlighted
riga. stood looking out OF his bed
srst,n window.
Huh" he unused. SISTER TO me,
lis 1t, as il wanted her for a sister.
Tor two years I've" and he sud-
Sfsnly stopped. "Goily, that's IN,
tery reason. For two years | hare
made myself her consta-. eafnpan-
on and lover. I've never locked.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
General Pershing's Fitness.

Those who had a good look at General Per-
shing and heard him speak were impressed
with the manner in which he meets the aver
age mans ideal CT the soldier. In personal ap-
pearance, bearing positiveness and his pervad-
ing common sense he seems wholly fit for the
part he played in the great war. He looks like
a fighting man and his every act and word
inspires confidence in his capacity for big
undertakings.
Seeing General Pershing one is able to un-
dersand why he was selected for the Job that
he discharged so creditably.. No thought Of
politics entered into it, in spite of charges to
that effect, for the general is Republican.
Neither was it politics in the war department
that kept General Wood in this country, and
the Wood presidential campaign. based upon
that premise, will surely fail.
1t has been stated, in the effort to eliminate
General Pershing as possible rival for politi-
cal honors and to advance the cause of General
Wood. that the former was responsible for the
refusal of the war department to send the
latter abroad That may or may not be true,
but if it is it constitutes no serious reflection
upon the commander-in-chief, especially in the
light Of subsequent events. General Wood is
an able man, without doubt, but his backing
all through the controversy was mainly politi-
cal, and politics was decidedly out of place as a
factor in determining the leadership Of the
American fighting forces. That was the posi-
ton the administration took and it was fully
vindicated by results
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08

he simply said Good night. sister"
and did not go in as usual.
Maisie ran up the stairs to her
room, and regardless of her beau
tiful dress she threw herself across
her bed and sobbed wildly. She
loved him, and she had lost him.
Not until she saw another taking
his time and attention did she real
ize that her love for him was the
love that a woman has but once
in her life for a man. After many
hours, tired, red-eyed girl crept
into bed.
Bob did not spend the hours cry
ing. for that is not the way OF men
but sleep would not come to him,
for over and over again Maisie's
hurt little face came before him.
He knew that he had accomplished
his purpose, but his triumph was
not sweet, for he had made Maisie
suffer so. With the thought that
he would make it right in the morn
ing, he finally fell asleep.
"Oh, good morning, brother dear ~
came in cool, crisp tones over the
wire in response to his call in the
morning.
Say. that is enough; I'm coming
over in a few seconds, and don't
you brother me, or I'll explode" he
snorted, and banged the receiver up.
With a rapidly beating heart
Maisie waited for him, but her very
cool. conventional greeting did not
lcofer the ache in her voice. The
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08

1T will be proper for the Democrats at the
Jackson day banquet tonight to reaffirm their
fatfh in the president and to renew their sup
port Of his general stand in International mat
tcrs That will not, let us hope. make ratifca-
ton of the treaty and participation in the
League of Nations more of partisan question
than it is now.
No doubt professional politicians on both
sides OF the fence would welcome popular
test on the treaty issue. They have Just been
pyer the ground and are familiar with the
talking points and each, according to his lean
irgs, has received certain assurances of back
ing from the home folks. If there is anything
the man who lives by politics alone breads
st is being thrown into campaign with no
clearly defined issue where he is forced to
make quick decisions and stand or fall by
' them. If he makes a misstep under such cir
cumstances he hasn't time to pick out soft
spot to ease the impact, and soft spots are his
specially.
The fact, however, that political folk, high
and iow would welcome the treaty as ready
made issue does not make it a desirable one
from the standpoint of the public. The pub
lie wants the treaty ratified on some terms
and without delay. 1t has heard all the de-
bate it wishes to hear. 1t demands an end of
lhe suspense and resumption of normal bust
ness. And if the politicians are too slow about
finding another issue the people may make
one for them without taking their wishes into
consideration
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
To the Students of Augustana
College.
BY E. WAYNE STAHL,

Fair the prospect, glory-freighted,
Augustana's classic ground,
Soil to Wisdom consecrated,
With stately beauty crowned.
Life's ascending upon you
Has a golden largess flung,
And there comes song more tuneful
Than the Vocal Memnon sung.
1t is set to music swelling
Clear and sweet from future years:
To your hearts those strains are telling
OF the triumphs and the cheers.
Happily that Gallo author
Has a winsome truth revealed
When she wrote Of architecture,
Called it melody congeafea.
Hope, a wonderful musician.
Makes the future one fair frieZe;
To you come that splendid vision,
Those transcendent melodies.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08

From the first lineup of the Illinois consti-
tutional convention it looks very much as if
big business had landed right side up with
care" Representatives Of large corporations
figure prominently in the organization and it
is reasonable to infer that interests Of these
same concerns will not be permitted to suffer
through any enactment that may follow. 1t
Isn't likely that any really coarse work will
be attempted, but in the circumstances the pro-
cecdings will need close scrutiny Forewarned
is forearmed. for the people will have the final
say as to adoption of the new constitution.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08

Bertha, signifying bright, has an
extraordinary ecclesiastical favor.
In old German chronicles, the feast
of Theophania is translated by a
word meaning frightened night, and
the root of that word was "perah-
ta." How perahta. or berahta, be-
came an individual character is too
involved for space here, but it is
sufficient to say that Perahta, or
Bertha, was a sacred being, called,
in an old Alsatian poem, the mild
Borchte, in whose honor all young
farmers dance, ring cattle bells and
blow whistles throughout the night
Of the feast.
She is pictured as an old white
haired woman with long nose who
creeps into nurseries and comforts
little children neglected by their
nurses. In other stories, she is
used as a figure Of terror to fright
en- children and is the ayenger of
idle spinners. Frau Bertha is un-
doubtedly the impersonation of the
Epiphany, though there is an effort
to connect her with the old myth
cal Huldr. and other etynologists
believe her to be another name for
the Goddess Freya, wife of Odin.
One of the most famous Berthas
was the wife of Pepin and mother
Of Charlemagne, known as Bertha
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
Whats I'm a Name?
by MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright 1919, by the Wheeler Syndicate. Incl

aux grands pieds." Another Bertha
of historical fame was her daugh-
ter, sister of Charlesmagne and wife
of Orlandao, who being In great
want, supported herself spinning
until her son won recognition from
his powerful uncle.
Because Of Queen Bertha OF
Switzerland, the name has always
been very popular there. 1t has
also had great vogue in England
since then Norman conquest and
even before that time 1t was in use
having named the daughter Of Chill.
peric, King of Paris, and wife Of
Ethelbert OF Kent, who smoothed
the way for ST. Augustine's mis-
sion. 1t is used quite commonly 10
France and Germany and in Dante's
time, was so frequent in Italy that
he places Monna Berta with Ser
Martino as the chief Of the gossips.
Southey gave it additional vogue
in England by so-calling one OF his
heroines and it even penetrated
Greece by the marriage Of German
princess of that name to Greek
emperor.
Bertha's talismanic stone Is the
heryl which is said TO keep its
wearer amiable and with incon-
querable charm. Wearing beryl
will reawaken love in married peo-
pie. Sunday is her lucky day and
her lucky number.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08

| voice and the red trimmed eyes hurt
Bob, and made a lump rise in his
throat.
"Maisie, darling. forgive me for
what l did last night. No one at
the dance was as beautiful as YOU ):
all that l said about that girl was
bosh."
Why. Bob, since I am to be a
sister to you, there is no need of
ever making an apology for such
things"
T. Her tone disconnected him. but
ne saw her sweet lips quiver.
Once more the blue eyes looked
into the eyes Of brown, and then
slowly and solemnly their lips met
Held close In his arms, Maisie
forgot her heartache. Suddenly
Bob threw back his head and laueh.
ed hard. Pulling his head down
Maisie kissed his laughing lins
Holding her to him he whispered
happily into her ear: IF that is
the kind of sister you meant to be
keep it up the rest Of your life."
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
Adhering to an Ideal.

Having ideals and adhering to them is &
tirtue all too rare in this era Of selhshness,
but here is an instance brought to light by the
publication OF letter recently received by
tan superintendent OF the public schools of
Cincinnati declining position. The letter was
r-ritten by teacher in another city who had
tecn offered a place in Cincinnati with more
agreeable work and higher salary and which
would enable her to live with her parents
fhis is what she wrote:
From moral standpoint feel that
must not make a change during the
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
No Germs ON Hand Today.

Sometime ago said in an article
entitled, "What Germs Have You on
IIand?" that the hands can and uni-
versally do carry living germs cap
able of causing serious illness. and
that hand infection is the thing
modern surgeons and nurses labor
30 hard to prevent and the menace
which hangs over the lying-!n
chamber. / also said that perfect
cleanliness PLUS trained aseptic
intelligence-which only the hos-
pital trained nurse can acquire and
apply-protect patients from these
ever present dangers. But ! quoted
from a personal communication
from one of the foremost bacteriolo-
gifts of the country who took oc-
casion to say that certain disease
germs, such as diphtheria bacilli,
survive on objects in the sickroofu
for as long as 40 to 60 days ac-
cording to his experience in mah-
ing archaeological cultures. l hal
stated in a preceding article that
disease germs do not commonly
survive many minutes away froln
their host, that is, the body OF the
person, animal or insect that har-
! ors them.
DR.. Lawrason Brown, of Trudeau,
". Y, an authority on tuberculosis,
has been carrying out some lnte--
esting tests in collaboration with
IS. A. Petroff and DR.. Gilberto
Pasquera. These investigators were
unable to demonstrate by culture CT
by innoculation Of the guinea pigs
the presence of tubercle bacilli in
the DUST from a room occupied by
patient with many bacilli in the
sputum and a cough so explosive
that the patient seldom had time to
cover the mouth.
They were unable to find any tu-
aercle bacilli on the MOUTHP1ECE
OF THE TELEPHONE used in
common by the patients at Trudeal.
Innoculation was negative In these
tests also.
They even failed to produce tub
erculosis in guinea pigs by expos
ing the animals directly to dust in
talation for half an hour. How
ever, dust inhalation has unques-
tionably precipitated infection OF
the lungs with tuberculosis in other
animal experiments, and probably
| does so in human beings.
EATING UTENSILS which ordi-
Larily come in CONTACT with the
lips or mouth were found contarii-
mated with tubercle bacilli, but
such utensils which ordinarily d1
not touch the lips or mouth were
not found contaminated. Thus
SPOONS, FORKS, GLASSES arl
CUPS used by tubercular patients
were contaminated with bacilli;
knives and plates remained free.
Doctor Brown and his collaborators
assert that, as j. W. Price has
proved, ordinary washing and rims
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08

For It was nothing like the grand old book
Says It should be.
There were no pearly gates;
No Jasper walls. nor streets all paved with
gold: -.
No angels dressed in white. with sweeping
That swayed in rhythmic motion to the sound
OF harps. There were no harps; no great
white throne
Was there, bathed in . strange celestial light.
1t seemed like some big mess hall, dimly lit;
With rows OF tables chairs, and at the end
A rough board platform and a white-toothed
box
THAT had been called piano In its youth
Before they took it from the smashed chateau
in France.
And it-the hall-was packed with brave
young men,
With laughing. singing, khaki-wearing men.
Whose strong young voices Justify rang out
Until the echoes thrilled the very stars.
No solemn anthem, weighted with the strains
From mighty organs thund'ring out their notes,
Came from their lips, but merry marching
songs
That tired soldiers sing to cheer their hearts
For it was 'Madelon! You are the only
one!"
In French and English somewhat badly mixed,
WIN tluuy, LluKly SOuuuS u hcep IuCu AiSul
From the piano which was sadly out OF tune.
And as they sang Hail! Hail." they looked
at one
Upon the platform. She was young and fair
With eyes and soul as clean and true as truth
voice like some brown bird's-the English
thrush
All throaty, sweet and plaintive to the ear.
Why was she here? She too, had died for
France.
Had given all she could-as these boys had.
You think it sacrilege? You never stood
For days and nights in some foul, muddy
trench
With cold and hunger-thirst and even death
Beside your elbow all the hellish time
And then got back some miles behind the line
To good hot baths and food and drink-and
song;
To some big hall dim-lit; with many rows
OF tables, chairs, and at the end stage.
You never heard Mare-our yellow haired
Marie
Who got the shrapnel in her heart at Lens
You don't know heaven! How could you
| know
| But what dreamed was heaven enough TO,
me! HARRY VARLEY.
New York Times.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
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III y i MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSONR

Dear Mrs. Thompson: | heartily
agree with the opinion Of Mike"
in regard to article Of High Flutin'
Sal" on the subject Of spooning.
l am a girl II years old. l suppose
at times l have been more or less
tickle but can see now the value of
self respect and should think any
girl Of Is or 16 would
When keeping company with a
young man and he begins that
"fsvin' stuff" as Sal says, he loses
his own self respect in my opinion.
I once heard a young girl say,
Yes, I am flip, and | wouldn't be
anything else" Who could respect a
girl of that class?
There always have been fiips or
fiirts and always will be. If people
of that kind would only seek their
own class for companionship it
would not be so bad / have often
wondered why some girls persist
in talking so boldly and allow just
any young man to kiss and make
love to them. When / marry, if
l do, I want to be able to respect
the man and have him respect me,
which would never be the case if l
allowed him to take liberties with
me.
l do not think the man who can
spoon all he likes with a girl is
going to propose marriage or if he
does that he can have proper re-
, spect for her or live happily with
her. l have always been taught to
keep my own self respect IL | want
ed to be respected and each year
realize more the necessity for
this. Every girl some time in her
life Is tempted and If she only has
. the power to resist it is certainly
to her credit and each time adds
At1anRfh to hAs nharactaE, I do nor
Rock Island Argus., 1920-01-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Cutting Out Turbinate.

The Sugreon at the ..
Clilic examined me recently and
wrote this report: 'Naso- pharyp.
gitis-inferior turbinated bone Al.
fected posteriority." He advises an
operation. AS / am studying sin..
ing l would appreciate 1t if you viii
tell me whether such an operation
would be likely to benefit me. Frs.
luently while singing become
hoarse and my voice has no res
onance. IL. G. b.
Answer am unable to advise
for or against the operation without
having personally examined you. If
it were my voice. / think | should
FIRST make sure to correct the gen.
eral hygiene, and perhaps have q
course of direct treatment of Il,
naso-pharyngitis by physician O:
ose and throat specialist. Your
letter gives no inkling whether any
such efforts have been made.
Young Man Gf Il.
l am a young man OF II and
would like to know what books on
sex hygiene you would recommend
for me to read. tM. H.
Answer-First, young man, |
cannot forbear 10 offer you a little
eXtraneous advice. Never waste
your words. Say. rather, l am a
man of It'll know, without your
mentioning the fact, that you are
young. We men are supposed not
to chatter. you know-we are sup.
rosed to leave that for the more
credulous sex. Write to tESoitel
States Public Health Service, 2eS
First street northwest. Washington
n. c., and ask for Pamphlet A o.
the Sex Hygiene series, for Youn,
Men. You might also send 10 cenl'
in stamps to the American Medica
Association, 535 n. Dearborn street
Chicago, Illinois, and ask for q cop,
of a pamphlet entitled "The Boy.
Venereal Peril"