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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

the stones represented in this val
ue are owned by the United States
at present.
Q. Are the bones Of birds hol-
low c Fl n
A. All birds have some hollow
bones. Ostriches and their rela-
tives have only the bones of the
head SO constructed, while each
bone in the body of a hornbilI is
hollow.
Q. In France, are any of the SEN
ators elected for life? X. E.
A. In the past, some senators
have been elected for life, but this
custom has been discontinued and
senators in the French parliament
are now elected for term of nine
years.
@. Is there any record Of the
number Of girls who mysteriousIv
disappear from their homes every
year in the United States?
NJ. f. S.
A From available police and
newspaper data it is estimated that
$4,000 girls disappear from their
homes in this country every year
Q. Does the United States i'm
port eggs from China? W. VT
A. Frozen eggs are imported
into this country from China. They
are taken out of the shells and
! placed in large barrels, and are
then frozen. These are used bv
bakers.
Q. We're there any soldiers from
Hawaii and the Philippine islands
in the late war? t. NJ n
A From Hawaii 5,s44 soldiers
and 255 from the Philippines served
with our troops in the World war.
q. Was Canada ever invaded bv
the Irish? HFL
A. In 1866 proposed expedition
: OF 10000 men resulted in 500
Fenians crossing the border from
New York and Vermont. They de-
feated the Canadian militia bur
were forced to abandon their cam
paign for lack of reinforcements
and supplies.
Q. Who and what are the Rice
/ Leaders of the World?" A. NJ
A. THE Rice Leaders of the
World is an organization composed
of one representative concern from
each class of industry in the world
Being a member Of this association
signifies that. in the Judgment of
a committee of certain people OF
note, that firm is the leader in its
line.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

evinced apparent delight at the fu-
ture life he was evidently to lead.
AT closing time Ruth put on her
coat and hat, and carrying Reddy,
was leaving the building. when
someone came up to her and she
saw that it was her rescuer of the
morning.
I've been waiting around" ne
said, hoping that l shouldn't miss
you. for l don't want you to run
the risk of being tormented by
those youngsters again. Let me
carry the kitten"
The exchange was made and
they walked On together. past the
place where the boys were congre-
gated. The latter feigned not to
see our friends, for which Ruth
was duly grateful and smiled
thankfully at her companion.
Why" said he. as they stopped
before Ruth's home. This is"
You really must come in," she
interrupted him. Fred and my
mother and dad would love to meet
you. l know
He assented and Ruth rang the
bell. A very few minutes later the
door opened and Fred appeared,
but he did not see Ruth.
Jack Evans" he cried. 81
didn't expect you until later. Did
you leave anything behind you?"
Then he saw Ruth, and his
amazement was great. He started
to speak, but she stopped him,
smiling, with. We shall explain
when We get in"
Later everything was cleared,
about Ruth's and Jacks meeting,
and about how Jack had been one
Of Fred's best chums in college,
Reddy petted to his hearts content,
and everybody spent a very enjoy
called for Ruth on her way to and
from work ito protect her," he
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Recipes for a Day.

Casserole of Beef-One pound OF
round steak cut in pieces for serv-
ing, pounded with -four and scared
in hot frying pan. Fill casserole
with layers Of meat, potatoes in
quarters, onions sliced and carrots
in strips. cover with brown gravy
and cook slowly for two or three
hours.
Rose Salad-Color one hard-boil
ed egg in the liquor OF a can of
picked beets. Line salad bowl
with head lettuce. cut beets into
small cubes. there should be one
cup, add chopped white Of egg and
arrange within ring of lettuce leav-
ing a center well for mayon-
naise. Just before serving gar
nish beets with egg yolk pressed
through a sieve
Stuffed Apricots Drain peeled
apricots from the juice in the can.
Fill the hollows with marshmal-
lows. put together in pairs and ar
range in nests OF whipped cream in
sherbet glasses. They may be var
led by adding gelatine to the juice.
allowing 1t to cool in the glasses
and arranging the fruit as it begins
to set. Or again it is delicious with
nest" of tapioca cream or boiled
rice sweetened and beaten with
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Whats I'm a Name?
BY MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright. 1919. BY the Wheeler Syndicate Incl

romance. Virginie. The widespread
popularity of this story in Eng
land. France and Germany brought
Virginia into enormous vogue
throughout Europe. France still
adores her Yirginie. and her popu-
larity in England is assured for
ever out OF sentimental memory OF
the famous queen.
The first American colony estab-
lished the name in this country.
Likewise the first white child born
on American soil and named Viz
ginia Dare did much to spread its
vogue. The south has always
abounded in Firginias, which, IN
fortunately, has been contracted to
unmusical "Virgies" and "Jinnys.'
The emerald IS Virginias tails
manic stone 1t promises her wis
dom, prophetic vision. long youth,
and charm. The hawthorne bud,
Englands spring flower, is Viz
fiinia's flower. Wednesday is her
lucky day and 3 her lucky number.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
By JAMES MORGAN

patriots sent him to congress. whel
he sprang the first proposal
Washington's appointment as COZ
mander in chief. Not that he ev3
cared much for George, but
wanted the Virginians and the ou
ers in the yet conservative congre
to adopt the rebellioGs troops gau[
cred about Boston, thereby comm
ting all the colonies to the wa
which until then had been only {
local conflict in New England.
In the war, it fell to Adams to
picket duty in Europe. Congre
sent him TO France with a though
full warning to put in the bottom
his dispatch bag plenty Of lead |
stone or other weighty substance
sink his papers. For his own NED
no protection was proposed in evs3
of the British capturing a signer (
the rebel manifesto of July 4. I'm
Nevertheless, he took with him d
the perilous trip his l0-year oil
son, John Quincy.
On the next voyage, he carrisI
not only John Quincy, but also b
second son, and they We're shid
wrecked OFF the coast Of Spar|
Having to ride muleback over il
mountains, they were three mont!
on the road to Paris. Never mind,
the boys picked up Spanish alol!
the way!
After five long, anxious years 4
separation from husband and chi
dren, the mother herself sailed I
Europe, and the pioneer America
woman to appear at the Court Q
st. James was Abigail, the farm
eret of Braintree. Her presenti
ton costume, according 10 her ov
description. was white lute-strIn
covered with white crepe, festool
ed with lilac ribbon and mock poiI
! lace, over a hoop of enormous e.
tent, and with a narrow train thrs
yards long; also ruffle cuffs. trebl
lace ruffles and dress cap. vii
long lace lappets and two VIII,
/ plumes."
, You will be stared at gres
deal" the Duke bf Dorset Kind
warned the Adamses. On the col
trary, every back in the court ci
Gle was turned upon the iank
rebels and Queen Charlotte receiu
Abigail with contempt and scor5
A man can defend himself alway
as Abigail's husband did right ma
! fully when it felt TO him to Ne Il
first independent American to stal
before the throne OF Englal
George III venturing to infer fro
his supposed dislike OF France,
preference for England, his OF
time subject frankly corrected !
king: Il must avow to your males
that | have no attachment but
my own country"
That was not an idle boast,
was the simple truth-the very CO
nerstone of the life of John Adam
published by special arrangemer
paper Syndicate.
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U. what was the QIet Oh WORMS i.
T. E. D.
A. The diet of worms was the
imperial diet of 1921 before which
Luther made the defense OF his re-
ligious reformation from which the
Protestant church originated.
@. Where did Roosevelt take the
oath of Office as resident OF the
United States, after President Nc
Kinley died? ". 0. L.
A. The oath of Office was admin
istered to Roosevelt at the home
of Ansley Wilcox, lawyer of Buff
falo, n. Y, on Sept. IA, 1901.
Q. Why do food containers no
longer carry the label Guaranteed
under the Pure Food and Drug
Act?" NJ. +. l..
A. The Pure Food and Drug Di-
vision of the United States Bureau
of Chemistry says that owing to
the fact that this label gave a false
impression its use has been dis
continued. The phrase was con-
sidered deceptive as the public
might believe that the government,
rather than the manufacturer, was
guaranteeing the product
@. Why do first class letters no
longer bear the stamp of the re-
ceiving office on the back, giving
the hour of arrival? W. A. \.
A. The United States postoftice
department says that first class
mail no longer bears this stamp be-
cause the time taken for the stamp
ing delays the delivery of the let
tiers.
@. Has a foreign ship, register
ing under a foreign flag. the privil-
eye of serving intoxicating liquor
to her crew while in United
States port? l.. E. B.
A. Liquor may be served to the
crew while in one of our ports il
it is part Of its regular rations.
Q. What are the abecedarian
,, psalms? F. 8. S.
A. These are psalms, such as the
18th, in which the verses of sue.
cessive portions are arranged in
alphabetical order.
@. What is the estimated value
of all the diamonds in existence:
Nj. A. s.
A According to a recent survey
an estimate has been made plac.
ing the value Of all diamonds which
have been mined and are now in
! the possession Of men at three bill
lions Of dollars. About one-half Of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
REDHEAD,
By Helen Ivers.
Copyright, 1920. by Wheeler Syn
dic4fA Inc

Copyright, 1920. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Inc.
Ruth Haynes pulled her hat
down as far as possible and tucked
stray tendrils of auburn hair I'M
dearneath. AS she did so she spied
her brother Fred at the door Of the
room.
"Oh, Fred!" she cried. Il just
hate to go out. Those horrid boys
whom l meet every day infuriate
me so. It's 'Redhead. Redhead"
until they can't see single speck
Of me. And they lie in wait for
me every night, too"
Go a different way, Ruth" Fred
called. Don't mind them. Why my
best chum in college had
But the front door banged and
Ruth was on her way.
II won't go a different way" she
determined. I'll show those hor-
rid creatures what Ruth Haynes
can do when she's angry"
Just let them say 'redhead'!"
was the rhythm to which she
walked.
Just as she was passing between
two houses she saw them. For
tunately their backs were toward
her, SO that she could have passed
by unseen-and would have. had
not faint cry reached her ears.
'sWhom are they annoying now!"
she wondered.
Her first thought was to avoid
being seen by them. but a second
cry caught her attention, and un-
perceived, she crept up behind the
boys and peeked over their shout
ders.
A pitiable sight met her eyes.
The boys, who were not content TO
tease those able to protect them
pelves. were tormenting . tiny,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
T'lH[[E DAILY SHORT STORY

rusty-colored kitten. The boys
looking on with delight were not
prepared when an irate figure few
at them, which in an instant freed
the kitten and held it protectingly
in her arms.
For moment the boys were
dazed. but soon one Of them saw
who the kittens rescuer was.
! haven't the least doubt that in
a moment the kitten would have
been in their possession, but a sur
prise awaited them. A strong arm
few out, and the youngsters we're
completely disbanded by it. Soon
only the legs of one could be seen
disappearing to safer quarters, and
the owner OF the arm CAME back
to Ruth, who was untying the
string from around the kitten, and
handed the girl her hat.
''Oh, thank you," she said. Il
don't know what l. should have
done if you hadn't come along"
1T was nothing" the young man
responded. You are mighty
plucky to start things as you did.
I'll walk with you for a way, for
fear those boys gather courage
again."
On the way to the Office where
Ruth was employed, she told him
Of her daily trials with the boys,
while he listened gravely. Pretty
soon they arrived at her destina-
ton and the young man saying
good-by, lifted his hat. Ruth
gasped.
"Yes," he said. I'm a 'redhead,
too"
The ONCE force was delighted
with the tiny rusty-colored kitten,
whom they christened "Reddy,"
both because Of his rescuer's hair
and because OF the propensity to-
ward that color showed by his
own fur, and Reddy himself
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Save the Wrappo-la
ChaplfnE.

Chapping may be properly attrib-
uted to catching cold in the skin.
This is the first time l have ever
admitted that it is possible to catch
cold. l may be poor, but / am
honest.
II chapping is q cold in the skin.
the logical way to prevent chap
ping would be by avoiding expo
sure to cold air, cold weather, wind,
drafts and all that sort of thing.
And the most effective way l know
Of avoiding all that sort Of thing is
by just expiring and never inspir-
ing any more. II you want to live
Of course you are not going to avoid
exposure-you can't avoid it and
live.
What's the use Of talking about
avoiding "undue'-the old fogies
always call it undue" exposure
if you are talking to live folks? 1t
might be advisable to caution an
idiot about freezing to death, or a
drunken man; but it is a shame to
give fool advice to sane people.
Fighting windmills is a sensible
pastime compared with trying to
avoid exposure to wind. cold, damp
ness, drafts.
One whose skin chaps should
waste no energy or gray matter
contriving schemes to avoid expo
sure. He should strive rather to
insulate his skin against the dissi-
patton OF natural heat. II a skin is
kept nice and warm it will not
chap.
Water is an excellent heat con-
ductor. Therefore if the skin is not
thoroughly dried after washing, it
is likely to chap if you go out in
the cold. Don't stay in out of the
cold: dry the skin.
Oil is "a poor heat conductor
Therefore if the skin is not robbed
of its natural oil it will not chap.
Too much soap. too much bathing,
and the use OF alcoholic lotions
such as toilet water. bay rum. witch
hazel. will favor chapping, because
these things dissolve out the skin
oil and leave the skin unprotected
against chilling.
Chapping is mild dermatitis.
which means skin Inflammation, or
mild eczema, which, am asham-
ed to admit, is a Catarrhal infiam-
nation OF the skin. Suit yourself
about the technical name. But re-
member it is slight cold settled in
the skin. After saying that l feel
that l must go and take q sup of
tea.
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AsOO-VVts To- OVuA Au0uo UVA hs
Braintree, Mass.
1755-Graduated at Harvard.
l755.5s-Taught school at W0r.
cester.
l75S-Admitted to the bar.
1764HMarried.
177eDefended soldiers of the Bos.
ton massacre.
1s14.T-In congress.
1775.S:i-On mission to France.
17s5-SS-Minister to England.
A schoolgirl complained that
American history was SO Uttered
up with Adamses" that she couldn't
tell one from the other. Yet this
most distinguished family in our
national biograph lived in America
$50 years before it broke into
fame.
When the engagement was an
nounced of John Adams of Brain
tree, Mass. to the daughter of Par
son Smith of the adjoining town Of
Weymouth, people were shocked
that Abby should marry so beneath
her station Was she not a Quincy
and Norton? And John, the son
of small farmer, was put down to
14th place among his "a classmates,
when, Harvard catalogs were made
up according to social rank. After
that he taught school in Worcester
to get enough money to study law,
and the strictest of the Puritans
looked on lawyers as ungodly.
Father-in-La Smith was game,
and tradition says that he preached
down his gossiping parishioners
from this well-chosen text: John
came neither eating bread nor
drinking wine, and We say he hath a
devil"
Although she never went to
school. this parsons daughter was
by long odds the cieverest in the
entire life of our presidents wives,
her published letters forming a de-
lightfully human document in our
too often unhuman history. When
John joined the fathers Of the re-
public in the great work of setting
up the most masculine government
the world ever saw, this mother OF
the republic had to stay home TO
rock the cradle, cook and patch for
four little Adamses and to tend the
farm. Milking and churning, knit
ting and darning, teaching and
praying, toiling and saving. she
supported the family, inspired her
husband in his progress 10 the
presidency, and reared a sou to fol-
low in the fathers footsteps. To
Abigail Adams alone belongs the
glory of having been the wife of one
president and the mother OF an
other.
Although lawyer Adams defended
the British sole.ers on trial for
shooting down the citizens in what
is called the Boston massacre, the
/ Copyright, 1920 by James Morgan;
with The Mcclure News
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Virginia.


The origin of Virginia is curious
and somewhat unexpected. 1t
means "flourishing," and comes
from an old Latin gems who called
themselves Verginius. Their name
was derived in turn from vireo,
meaning to flourish. and was con-
nected to the word yer" translat-
ed as spring. Virginia was the
name Of the far-famed Orsini fam
lily.
The more popular and prevalent
belief regarding the origin of Vir-
ginia has always been that she
came from the Latin virgo. mean
ing "a virgin" Indeed. the first
instance Of her use in England was
in the time OF Queen Elizabeth
when Sir Walter Raleigh named
his American colony Virginia in
honor of the virgin queen.
1t was under a similar belief that
Bernadin de St. Pierre called the
heroine Of his tropical Arcadian
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II the skin is rough. dry or
harsh. from too much soap or wa
ter or alcohol, or may be from q
slow metabolism. 1t is well to oil
it after washing and drying thor
oughly. Use any neutral or bland
oil, such as liquid PETROLEUM tpu-
rified mineral oil. paraflin oiD. olive
oil, sweet almond oil, cocoa butter,
or freshly made cold cream-not
the "greaseless" substitutes SO fire.
quently offered.
For the relief Of chapping. aside
from the preventive measures men
toned, this is . useful lotion:
Boric acids teaspoonfuls.
Glycerin-2 ounces.
Tragacanth powder-half tea
spoonful.
Water-10 ounces.
Boil and stir constantly till all
dissolved. Apply after washing and
before the skin is quite dry.
For chapped lips apply camphor
ice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

General Wood will now proceed to tell Illi-
noisans what is the matter with their governor
and the latter will retaliate by explaining just
why General Wood never can be success as
president. Both will be very earnest and can
did, apparently, but probably after April 10
it will be found that each was fully protected
by mutual reservations
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

said, from further annoyance. ="
His self appointed duty was only
temporary, however, for Ruth re-
signed her position and took up a
life job with Jack as financial
manager and partner, and Reddy
as honorary member of the firm.
Such Reds" as they were,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

From the zeal with which Nevada officials
are searching the records to discover some
flaw in her divorce proceedings it appears that
Mary Pickford overlooked certain little mat
tiers of business which people of much wealth
are supposed to attend to in cases of that kind
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

Doug and Mary propose to continue as twin
stars. They need not be surprised if clouds
presently appear on the horizon. Movies and
matrimony do not seem to mix very we'll, as
both ought to know.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Fried Apples
Hominy Grits with Butter
Toast Coffee

Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Dreamed Cabbage Cheese Ramekin
Corn Mullins Cocoa
DINNER.
Casserole OF Beef with Potatoes
Onions and Carrots
Rose Salad Brown Bread
Stuffed Apricots Coffee
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Argus Information Bureau


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efer1l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-19
REVEAL. ATROCITY FEAR COAL FAMINE
British Parliament Loses Nc
Time Considering Big Strike.
Lloyd George Sits Pat in -0ppo'
sitiOn to Miners.

London, Oct. '19.-The British par
lament went directly to the coal
strike problem when it convened for
the fall session today.
Sir Robert Horne, president of the
board Of trade. put the case before
parliament in speech reviewing ne
gotiations with miners leaders on
their wage demands -
Premier Lloyd George was not
scheduled to speak but he was present,
ready to intervene the moment labor
members showed their hands. Labor
leaders were to have opportunity to
present their case when Horne had
concluded.
The first cold weather of the yea&
struck England today, emphasizing the
possibilities of suffering due to the
strike Lloyd George was said to have
promised mayors of London boroughs
that he would propose solution for
unemployment at the first opportun-
ity. The weather and the riots of yes
terday in Whitehall and Downing
street were expected to force the ques-
tion to the front in connection with
the coal strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-19
American Marines Tried to
Burn Haitian Alive.
Details of Crimes by Insane
Noncom. Given Out.

washington, Oct. 19.-Detaifs OF the
killing of two native Haitians on or
ders of an insane on-commissloneo
officer of the American marines were
learned here today.
This incident caused General Bar
nett to make his charge of indiscrim-
mate killings by the Americans occu-
pyfng Haiti. Barnett will be the first
witness before the board of naval m
uuiry which is to start an investigation
Friday.
The details of killing of two natives
without trial came out in the court
martial of a sergeant and two men
who acted on his orders.
The two Haitians were Leonard
Placide and Destine Jean. They were
shot at Criox de Bouquets the night
of May %, 1919. One had been ar
rested for working magic" and the
other for theft They were taken from
iaiI by, the sergeant and ordered to
dig their own graves, the evidence In
the court martial showed.
Kerosene is said to have peer
poured over Placide's head, only
high wind blowing out matches pre-
venting him from being tortured from
fire. The sergeant is then said to have
assembled his firing squad and or
dered the prisoners to be shot. When
the Haitians failed to fall at the first
yolIey. the sergeant is charged with
finishing them off with his revolver.