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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-23
THERE'S ALWAYS A WAY.

In one Of his adj
mirable essays about
women, W. l.. George
saws that o wife is an
idiot if she doesn't find
out on ner honeymoon
whether swearing or
crying is most eiiec-
tive with her husband.
And a husband is
equally ob;use if he
aoesn' ! ascertain with
in six months Of mar
rage whether TO pull
y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

rentstsd the sbrasivs efsct Of he moderA grind
and Il still stepping high and going strong
Mighty little that GOES On IN The world escapes
his notice snd he kicks IN daily with couple
Of columns ofrforceful and Illuminating COM
ment upon the cinema Of life. Others who
started with him. and even much lsAsr than ne.
have dropped out, but he Is stiIl in line- with
eyes 'front.'.
Seventy American beauty roses. each with
an inscription by personal friend, was one
Of the Unique reminders given Mr.. McGlynn to
mark the passage Of time, which he seems
to have regarded 50 lightly. Congratulations
from scores Of others helped to emphasize the
esteem in which he is held. At its next meet
ing the Tri-City Press club, Of which he is
former president. proposes to do him honor.
hoping, perhaps. that he will then yield up to
his co-workers the secret OF his perennial
youth.
More power to Pat McGlynn and may many
more days Of, usefulness be given to him!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
Ask the Price.

If you want to help bring down the present
high cost of living never buy without first ask
ing the price, says the woman's department OF
the fair price commission Of Illinois.
"But that's not enough" says Mrs. Joseph
T. Bowen, state chairman. when you know
the price, ask the reason!"
The fair price commission issues weekly
statement of the prices which wholesalers may
charge retail Dealers and the prices which re-
tail dealers may charge the public. These
price lists, issued in Chicago. are furnished to
a commissioner in each district of the state,
who adds to the fair retail price the necessary
cost of transporting the goods from the nearest
wholesale center.
With fair price list to refer to, the pur-
chaser knows how much he should pay for the
staple articles of food. II asked more COM
plant card filled out by him will be acted upon
by the United States district attorney, foB the
selling of goods at more than the prices fixed
by the commission is punishable by fine and
Imprisonment or both.
Complaint cards and other Information can
be obtained by writing the woman's depart
ment of Fair Price Commission of Illinois, COZ
Federal Building, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

Upon the women of the land falls the main
burdens imposed by the high cost of living. 1t
Is left for them to Keep the lame and faltering
dollar working at maximum efficiency to re-
ieve the family wants How they can best per-
form their task is the problem with which the
Illinois fair price commission is trying to deal.
At the Rock Island Masonic temple tomor-
row afternoon there will be mass meeting
for women under the joint auspices OF the Rock
Island county branch of the state fair price
commission and the welfare branch of the
Rock Island Woman's club. Mrs. Edith Barker
Of Davenport will speak, dealing with ways
tc combat the high cost Of living. Mrs. Barker
is an expert in domestic economy and trained
in the public presentation sof the subject. She
will give practical examples to illustrate the
points she wishes to impress upon her audi
ence. It should be well worth the time of
Rock Island housewives to hear what she has
to say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
More Power to Pat McClynn.

Newspaper work is wearing. 1t may not
rank quite as high as it used to in the list of
hazardous occupations. because newspapers do
mot print as much to rouse the ire of readers
IS they once did and cunning for the editor
has almost gone out of fashion in our most
highly civilized communities. On the other
hand there is great deal more to do abou;
newspaper Offices than formerly. More copy
must be written and edited, more heads fitted
more columns and pages filled and more edi.
lions printed. The entire machinery has been
speeded up to meet modern demands and the
wear and tear on human material has vastly
increased.
Among newspaper workers of the three
cities P. s. McGlynn of the Moline Dispatch
Is q marked man. He is looked upon with
wonder that is akin to awe because of the man.
ner in which he has defed the ravages of time
For. be It known, Pat McGEnn yesterday cele-
brated his 10th birthday. He is the Nestor of
tri-city newspaperdom. He has run the gaunt-
let Of the dangers resulting from the hammer
and tongs journalism of the last generation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
The Work of w. A. Meese.

Illinois and Rock Island county owe a debt
of gratitude to William A. Meese for the ser
vice he rendered as historian. He was
tireless seeker after facts dealing with the
early days of the commonwealth and of the
locality and his original research and his COM
pilations made much data available for this
and future generations that otherwise might
have been lost.
Mr.. Meese also was one Of the most consist
ent friends Of the Mississippi river on the
banks of which he spent SO much of his time
He was strong advocate of improvement of
internal waterways and hoped to live to see
the day when they would again carry a re-
spectacle part of the country's commerce.
Though his wish was not realized the better
ments which he was active in inducing the
government to make will stand as one of the
several notable evidences of his devotion to
public duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

En- Adoption of the oil and mineral lands leas-
ing bill is one of the very few constructive
niecss OF legislation that the present congress
can claim credit for. For 10 years the ques-
ton has been agitated and there has been a
bitter struggle between those who sought a
chance to exploit public resources without CIV
Ing fair return for the privilege and those
who went to the other extreme of demanding
restrictions which would effectively bar all
enterprise. Both sides have had to make con-
sessions and the resulting bill probably Is as
fair to all interests as could have been
expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

Around 10 o'clock Ruth kissed
her mother goodbye With the
cake securely protected, as well as
herself. she started for Mrs. Park
er's home, some two miles away.
Ruth was young and energetic.
Ordinarily the walk would have
seemed as nothing, but this morn
ing her thoughts would revert to
the warm living room where she
had planned to rest so luxuriously
with her mother.
Presently she heard a voice call
ing, Ruth. oh, Ruth" She turned
back with a pleasant "Yes?" to agi-
tated Mrs. Brown, who began, III
you are going past the school house
will you please take Deans dinner?
He forgot it, and his rubbers are
worn out. II his father doesn't for
get he will get him some and leave
them later at the school,"
''Of course, l shan't mind, Mrs.
Brown. Why not let me get the
rubbers at your usual store, and
then il Mr.. Brown remembers they
can tell him?'
''Oh, Ruth. would you? 1t is ask
ing too much" In the end, Ruth
won and started on. Buying Deans
rubbers meant another half mile.
She carried the cake to It's des-
tination, bought and delivered the
rubbers with the dinner. then de-
cided to slip around and see Mrs.
Reynolds q few moments. When
she arrived Mrs. Reynolds was in
great agony, awaiting the physi-
clan. The fires were out and no
work done
Without hesitation Ruth removed
her wet wraps. donned big apron,
built the fires and gave Mrs. Rey-
nolds . warm. refreshing drink
She telephoned her mother. ex-
planned the situation and received
first aid directions. Repressing a
sigh, Ruth said: Don't wait din
|ner for No and dat uorxx please
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

mother. 1 shall get along fine and
be home later" Then she fastened
to relieve Mrs. Reynolds, and so
effectual did the directions prove,
that by l o'clock her patient was
comfortable and sound asleep. Soon
Ruth had the homework done.
When the doctor finally arrived
he gave the ankle a thorough ex-
animation, and said: 1T is not
broken and your little nurse has
done just right" "The credit is
due mother. for. she told me how"
said modest Ruth.
Mr.. Reynolds came home at 4
O'Clock. Mrs. Reynolds called Ruth
to 1er. Thanks nor money can
pay you adequately for what you
have done today, my dear child"
she said. but the Lord will surely
bless and keep you" Ruth refused
money. thought q second of that
easy chair before the open fire at
home, but her words were as she
felt, Il am happy to have served
you"
1t was still storming when Ruth
started homeward. She was hurry
ing along, umbrella almost envel-
oping her. when she nearly ran
into an aged woman who lived
alone on the outskirts Of the town.
why. for PHYS sake, where are
you going, Aunty Morris, on such
. day. and getting dark, too!" Ruth
exclaimed. "Oh! honey, I'm out of
oil and out of sugar and out of
matches and -four. I've waited all
day for the store man to come
along"
At once Ruth said, 'sNow. Aunty.
you go right up to my house, only
q step away. Please give me your
oil can and basket, and Ill get
your things. Tell mother I sent
you, and rest your bones" No lit
tie persuasion induced Aunty Nor.
ris. as nearly all called her. to "a
back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
Whats I'm a Name?
MILDRED MARSHALL
copyright 1919. by the Wheeler Syndicate Inc)

means friend of peace" which is
frequently confused " Winifred
and is sometimes used u,erchange-
ably with it. Whit Sd, has never
gained the vogue here that she has
in England. But Winnie, the d.
rlinutive is popular in America
which loves contractions and en-
| dearments. Curiously enough, none
of the European countries have
| adopted the name of or placed the
stamp of their influence upon it.
1t remains purely a product Of the
British Isles. Freda is another con-
traction which is popular in this
country. Whether the German
| Frieda is allied with this is an open
/ question with etymologists.
The beryl is Winifred's talismanic
stone. 1t assures her amiability
and gives her inconquerable charm,
according to an old prophecy. 1t is
said that no one wearing beryl
will lose in litigation. 1t also
awakens love in married people. To
dream of it signifies happiness in
store. Friday is her lucky day and
z her lucky number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

1t was dark when Ruth reached
the store. Imagining Aunty's scantv
larder, she ordered many extra
things to be carried out. With her
own money she paid for all. while
seeing a vision Of a much lonred
for hat fly of into space.
Taking the oil and other things
she thought necessary, Ruth once
more started for home. The storm
ragged, but her thoughts were cheer
full as she unused: Poor old Auntv
How lucky l met her! I'll walk
part way home with. her."
Ruth reached home to find a
mothers fond welcome, and a de-
licious. warm supper with Auntv
Morris as guest, who. finaIIv
yielded to Mrs. Stanton's insistent
urgings to remain for the night he
cause OF the storm.
A few friends came in to snend
the evening. After all had departl
ed a tired Ruth sought her he'd
Passing her room, Mrs. stanton
glanced in, and saw her daughter
sleeping peacefully. The mother
thought: "Inasmuch as We have
done it untosthe least Of these We
have done 1t unto me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
81. yitus Dance ana Credulity.

St. vitus Dance and Credulity.
Chorea, or st. Vitus' dance. -
it is more commonly known. Is q
disease quite common in childhood.
Il is apparently cansed by bacter-
ial infection Of the nervous system,
infection gaining entrance In most
cases through the throat-the dis
ease often follows or complexities,
Qninsy, scarlet fever, acute multi
pie arthritis (so-caaled .infiamma-
tory rheumatism or rheumatic fe-
ver), and other infections originat-
ing in the throat. In st. Vttus'
dance there is the same tendency
toward Judgment Of some OF the
causative germs on the lining OF
the heart, especially the portion of
the lining covering some Of the
heart valves, and a consequent
heart lining Inflammation (endo-
carditis) or valcular distortion and
subsequent valvular leakage. This
accident or complication may occur
painlessly and indeed without the
knowledge of patient or guardian,
though not without the knowledge
of the attending physician il there
be an attending physician.
Right here is where the cruelty
of ignorance is manifest. Too often
there is no attending physician, but
instead a series Of experiments,
constantly changing series of trial
treatments" by Tom, Dick and
Harry, at the earnest behest OF ev-
cry busybody, 'every gossip who
happens along. OF course there is
no method of treatment, no remedy
known which may be honestly call
ed cure for st. Vitus' dance, and
least of all the charms and fol-de-
rol too often exploited.
Any parent or guardian who fails
to provide medical attendance
throughout the duration of an at
tack of st. Vitus' dance be it six
weeks or six months or three years
is not true to his trust. 1t is a nice
problem, a delicate technical ques-
ton in each individual case whether
Tue CulIu SuOulu D0 IN rest III USu,
at rest in chair, at play, or re-
ceiving some special treatment
which the individual condition may
require. Not only to conserve the
child's strength and favor an early
recovery, but to guard against the
danger Of serious Involvement of
| the heart and permanent handicap
thereby, is it-demanded that medi-
| cal attendance shat, be provided
as regularly as may be advisable
throughout such an illness.
Yet, ignorant of all this, reckless
of the child's welfare, gullible and
credulous as any poor varlet of the
middle ages, the parents or guar
| dian so often listens to the bland
ishments of plausible takers and
subjects the pitiable little patient
to one experiment after another
forever searching for that "sure
cure" which, if these irresponsible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
Heart gDD>HOmQ
\
W II MRC. ELIZARETH THOMPSON
Il MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
young widow, having lost my hus-
band in the flu epidemic of 1918. l
am living with my parents again
and am very lonely.
We moved to this city several
months ago. But l have found it
impossible to get acquainted. l am
very quiet and stay at home a great
deal, which of course makes it
hard for me to become acquainted.
l attend church and have been
hoping would learn to know some
one there, but.so far l have not. AS
1 am young 1 long for the compan-
ionship of some young woman, one
who would be a heart to heart
friend and chum. l am % years
old, play the piano, am fond of
skating, horseback riding, movies,
and in summer going phcnicking to
parks and taking pictures, and all
innocent good times.
l am writing in hope that you
may suggest something helpful.
A LONELY HEART.
The problem OF the lonely
stranger has never been adequately
worked out. To join classes at the
Y. w. C. A. and to attend church
seems to be almost the only means
a stranger has to become ac-
quainted.
1t is unfortunate that you attend
church and find that OF no help
Probably people do not realize how
lonely you are. Go to the minister
Of the church and tell him what you
have written me. l am sure that
he will help you in some way.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: / am a
young man, of 81. 9 was overseas
and while l was away / cores
ponded with girl at home, but not
in my home town. l had not had a
chance to know her very well be-
fore left. We became engaged on
condition that we cared for one
another.
When I returned l went at once
i to see her and we became engaged
After a while I changed my mind
about getting married. I had 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
WINIFRED.


Winifred has the fanciful inter-
probation of white stream" 1t
sounds strangely reminiscent of
forest glades and pagan elves, but
It is really derived from Welsh re-
ligion. According to legend, Welsh
nun named Grenfrewi was behead-
ed by. furious prince called Cara
doc, because she refused his adj
dresses. After the fashion of most
Welsh saints, she caused a>>weli to
spring up over the place of her
martyrdom.
This well does not flow contiu-
ally, but it has medicinal values
and its stones are said to be red
veined with the blood Of the sanity
nun. She was called by the English
st. Winifred and as Winifred, or
Wenefred was accepted by Wales in
place Of the somewhat unpronounc-
able Grenfrewi Indeed, her popu-
larity in Wales was so tremendous
that she became almost the national
Welsh name.
The Saxons had a Winfrith which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

people could only understand d..
not exist.
No wonder st. vitus' dane. !.
such q discouraging malady. n.
phoid fever would be so, II man
aged so crudely.
Questions and Answers.
Neuritis.-T have been trouh,.,
for some time with neutritis VA.
do you advise for such cases,
tE. J. K)
Answer-From your letter
would seem that you imagine nan.
ritis is q definite disease. MAJ,
people have a similar idea. Man
ritis means Inflammation OF
nerve-not neuralgia. Injury, mi.
sons like lead, arsenic, alcohol n.
bacco. wood alcohol, may prodnc.
neuritis. 1t affords a doctor NJ
clue to know that you have men
ritis; you should mention which
nerve is involved or which nerys,
il more than one is involved, N,
duration, your occupation, and
number of other Indispensable
facts, if he is to make any efTort
to determine the nature of Won,
trouble and apply helpful treat.
ment. Of course | can't do that
without having personally examjn.
ed the patient. No doctor can
diagnose or intelligently treat "a.
tients with neuritis or other seriops
trouble unless he has personally
examined them.
Maybe a Philadelphia Lawyer
Has any one ever broken his nec.
trying to turn somersaults? l am
afraid to attempt the thing. am
46 years old. q (Fl
Answer-Yet you are New York
lawyer. Maybe philadelphia
lawyer would break his neck try.
ing to roll one. but to date no death
certificates duly attested have been
filed at this Office. Somersaults
break down mans dignity, his
false unhygienic dignity, something
scandalOus; sometimes they break
the plaster of the ceiling below:
otherwise it doesn't break anything
except the habit Of being old.
Sugar-An insurance examiner
rejected me for life insurance pol.
icy because Of high blood pres
sure and some sugar in the urine.
l am 80 years old. weigh 1876 to 200
pounds, and supposed | was in per.
feet health. l do eat a large amount
of sweet stuff and always have
Can you suggest diet for diabetes!
(B. e.
Answer-Any manipulation Of
the diet in such a disease must be
adjusted to the individual patient;
amounts of starches or fats suita-
Bile for A may be inadequate for B
or dangerously excessive for C. The
mere finding of sugar in the urine
does not warrant a diagnosis OF
diabetes, unless the intake of car
bohydrate foods is kept within nor
NAL limitations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
NASMUCH.
By Felicia G, Terry.

Copyright, 1920. by the Wheeler
Syndicate, Incl
For many weeks Ruth Stanton
had planned for this vacation day.
which now seemed a reality. Her
! erdor was not dampened on awak-
ening, when she beheld rain driven
IN gusts. as the wind howled around
her comfortable home.
While Ruth dressed. she thought
aloud. mot going out today! A
whole day In the house! No type
writing. no notes, no bells!"
She hurried downstairs TO help
with the breakfast, but found ev-
erything prepared, and disappoint-
edly cried, Mother, dear. why did
you not rest! Did you forget this
was my vacation day? We are to
have 4 whole day to ourselves!"
Mrs. Stanton quietly answered,
That's Why arose early. The
sooner our work is done the more
time We shall have. My little girl
needs . rest"
While eating In their pleasant
dining room the telephone bell
rang. Ruth answered and heard a
troubled voice say: Nh. Stanton.
win you please make . cake for
Ms. Parker's sale this afternoon !
4 promised to, but have fallen and
hurt my ankle"
why. yes, indeed" Ruth answer
I'd.
.tOh, IL that you. RUTH Mrs.
Reynolds relieved voice said. II
am 90 thankful. for did not know
what 70 do until / thought OF your
mother"
After . few comforting words to
s11fR Reynolds. Ruth told her moth
IN the circumstances while finish
~ her interrupted breakfast. and
~ uaily. The kitchen for mine,
- dear Tor have given my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

: "o1AAhs toh. ~ y. Tive 1ull name and
eturn postage. Be brief. All inquiries ans
70 each individual. No attention will be
be the judge of the elections, re-
turns, and qualifications of its own
members. Berger was not excIud-
ed from the house because he was
a Socialist, but because he was
charged and convicted of giving
comfort to the enemy during the
war.
Q. How many automobiles were
manufactured last year? /. B. N.
A. There were 1,5S6,7S7 passen-
ger cars produced in 1919, accord
ing to the National Automobile
Chamber Of Commerce. The whole
sale value of these cars was s1,39s.-
2s2,995.
@. What is the doctrine of Ba-
hiaism? G. X. A.
A. Bahiaism is a form of uni-
versal religion which teaches that
alP religions and creeds are part OF
the Divine plan, and that God re-
vealed Himself to different people
lat different times through various
DfophetS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

@. How does our national debt
compare with that Of Great Britain
and France? L. E. S.
A. As compared with our two
leading allies, the United States il
not SO bad OF financially. This
|country's national debt is something
like SIC, 0o0, 000, 900. while that OF
Great Britain is nearly SIS, 900 ,0O0,-
900. and that of France about $685.
DOT. 100000. Our debt per capita is
$23e; Great Britain's is about ST.
900; and Frances is nearly 5000.
@. Is there any constitutional
ground for the argument advanced
in the Berger case that the Fifth
Wisconsin district and not the
house should be the Judge of the
qualifications Of its representative
In congress! A. k.
A The constitution very plain
ly places the power to Judge the
qualifications of its members in the
house OF representatives. The con-
1titHtion Aaxy that each house shall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
Today's Birthdays

, Sir Herbert Holt, one of the emil
nent leaders Of finance in Canada
born in ireland, 81 years ago to,
day.
Earl Of Dunraven, a one-time
challenger for the Americas cum
born 70 years ago today.
Captain the Earl Of Mimic. son ~
q former governor general OF Can
ada. born IS years ago today.
Alice Roosevelt Lonevorfb
daughter Of the late Theodere
Roooe5elt horn IS 1ssxs, EGO today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12

Al the allies prepare to lift the blockade
sTrotzky announces that, he is turning over
command Of the army in order to devote his
attention to the distribution of food. Eyolu-
ton seems to be crowding hard upon the heels
OF revolution In Russia in spite of the fact that
there IN No such word as the former in the
bright lexicon Of bolshevism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-12
Every Day PARROTS.

Many citizens who would willingly defend
their country in time Of war feel free to de-
liver few uncomplimentary remarks about
her in time Of peace and prosperity. Many 9th
ers there are whose Indifference has become so
chronic that they will maintain discreet" 81
lence while someone else censures the good old
U. S. A. Then man, woman or child who is 81
lent under such circumstances is rather DOOR
patriot Patriotism should be a racteristic
of every citizen. not an emotion that finds ex-
preston only in times of peril and celebration.
There is no patriotism without sincere and
abiding love and service.