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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

Leading art and curio collectors in this
country are expected to bid feverishly when
the imperial German throne and several score
OF other articles reported to have been taken
from the palace in Berlin are offered at public
auction in New York shortly 1t is said that
the stuff was seized to meet unpaid bills after
the kaiser fled to Holland, and was brought
to this country for sale because it was be-
lieved that American buyers would pay highest
prices for it. If the venture succeeds We may
expect to see the chattels of the other defunct
royal families of Europe quickly unloaded
upon us. Perhaps it will be just as well to
have some Of the war made millions that the
government is unable to get hold of invested
in these baubles. Certainly the royal furni-
ture is more desirable as an American acquisi-
ton than the individuals who once made use
of it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

,wilI mns1istsiy ~ sths eIsct Cotton and
wool growers clain kkars = little enough I'M
csutise for then svsp It the currsnt queta-
tiens for their producta.
Things never wfli b normal" 80 long Is
stocks everywhere are depleted as they are
now A great amount Of goods Of all Kinds is
needed for sa1e reserve and accommodating
them while At the same time keeping up With
current demands viii take time. A stern chase.
y the sailors say, is long one and the more
idle oarsmen there are the longer 1t will be.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
JUST KIDS.
By Jennie Little,

| 8Copyright, 1920. by Wheeler Syn-
dictate. inc1
As the car swung around the
senrye and stopped the moto-man
&Rplpst thought he was seeing dou-
|FtiS for beside the white post stood
small boy and girl. as like as
fltwo peas in a pod The conductor,
pnarting from the sarcastic COM
tents of an old lady whom he had
4fried past her street, changed his
00wl to grin as he swung them
~ with well, well, look who's
ere. Does your mother know
UMre out!
sNo, cause we're visiting gram
1e. piped up the feminine portion
the party, who was the acknowi-
AuEed spokesman i'll public, for
Hobs was the victim of most un-
manly lisp. and when he detected
No smile at his expense. the iron
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
Economy at commencement.

Home made dresses for sweet girl graduates
arc urged Is part Of the economy program
Of the government savings organization of the
Seventh federal reserve district Boys who
graduate are pressed to earn the money to buy
their graduation suits, where new ones are nee
essary. Both girls and boys are asked to get
only such clothing as will give maximum serv-
ice later.
Mrs. Alfred ]. Benson, manager Of the divi-
sion of schools and churches, has mailed cir
eular letter to school superintendents and prin-
cpals all over the state offering the following
suggestions:
"As the time draws near for plans for COM
mencement the government savings organiza-
ton is suggesting with view to thrift edu-
cation:
"a That in every commencement program
an essay for thrift be incorporated personal,
family, neighborhood community, city, state,
national. We shall be very glad to send. mate
rial which may be helpful
GU That the girls, wherever possible, make
their own graduation dresses; the material as
simple as possible and the style one which
would make it practicable for common wear.
90 That the boys. wherever possible, earn
the money for their own suits; if the old ones
can be made to do, that they should not buy
q new one.
"a That the usual fimsy, trivial. useless
and often not suitable or desired commence
ment gifts be replaced with war savings stamps
or thrift stamps-a start in life which will spell
success.
Good, sensible advice. How many will avail
themselves of il?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

$50, and l was showing her about
town bit, and telling her about
the finest girl in the world, who had
so often wished to meet her. And
you thought-oh, Alice Camden, !
guess it's up to you to ask me in
to supper and begin where We LEFT
OFF before this big mistake"
That night as the young adyen-
turers were being put to bed, Alice
led Jack to the foot of the stairs
where Betty's voice floated down
and bless mamma and daddy, and
the new baby. and make Bobs a
better boy tomorrow" Even a
worm will turn, and from the mex,
room came a defiant challenge
Mind your own bittineth. l can
pray for mythelf!"
There was a pause, fraught with
great possibilities. then the praye,
was concluded with voice of phar-
isaical sweetness:
I'm going to be good. anyway
Lord, but you can help me a little
If You feel life it,"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

Portable as a mere man couE be
under this running fire of explana-
ton, and, red of face. signalled for
the next stop.
You'll go right back now" he
said. firmly, and marshailed them
off, followed by the delighted smiles
of Betty's audience.
Il hope you are not going to be
cross, too said the engaging young
siner. Guess everybody got out
the wrong side of the bed this
morning. Why didn't you come to
see Aunt Alice last night. Then
maybe she wouldn't have cried"
When they reached the gate, three
distracted relatives came rushing
from as many directions, but Jack
turned to the grandparents.
i found these ministers having
joy ride on a car, SO / made them
about-face in case you wanted
them"
The little rebels" cried the old
gentleman; they ought to be
spanked for giving US the scare of
our lives" but grandma thankfully
folded them to her heart.
As they went to the house, Jack
turned sti1ly to the young lady,
who, after her first cry of welcome,
had not spoken.
Il didn't intend to force mwelf
upon you again, after what happen
ed last night, but l really would
like to hear your reasons for letting
that cad Hastings take you to the
dance after you had promised me,
If it was just q way Of letting me
down easy, why all right, OF
course"
Well" answered that young per
son, coldly, when saw you an
hour before devoting your time to q
beautiful stranger, certainly didn't
think you needed my company, and
the roadster will not accommodate
three"
Daylight breaks oyes4ms," crisd
Jack. NY sistsr- srtsd On ths
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
HQart @0HOfnQ
!4t!1DPObrQm1C "
MR.. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will
Hopeful" be so kind as to send his
name and address? Regarding his
children, I do believe in getting
married again providing he could
find just the woman and companion
who would love his children for his
sake.
l think a woman IS is not too
young for a man 43. providing they
understand and could learn to love
each other. On the other hand. II
he cannot find the right compan-
ion, for the sake of his children
whom he loves so dearly, he should
remain single and make compan-
ions Of them. They should be a
comfort to him
have granted your favor,
Hopeful" and instead Of answer
ing by the name you found signed
before / will just sign the two
initials. M. l.
Doubtless Hopeful" will under
stand this communication which
seems most mysterious.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: One day
last summer at the summer resort
where was working in a restau
rant I went Gown to the dock to
watch them swim. People say I
am good looking and that l attract
the men. While / was standing
there q handsome young man swan
up and asked me to hold q beautiful
diamond ring which he said was an
heirloom and he was afraid he
would lose It. When he came back
for the ring he asked me for q date
that night. I let him come. He
was q perfect gentleman. He told
me that In the fall he would come
beck and that then the heirloom
would be mine for keeps. He went
away the next day. bit he never
wrote to ne. nor did he come hack
to me.
/ cannot get this young man oui
OF my mind. spend oil my time
thinking about him. Do you thini
It Is right for mo to keep on lovsnl
this man when l an engaged tt
another | do not lovs this ofhel
man, but would just As soof
marry him a. anybody else, seeing
i cant have my hearts desire. An
! stshts VAHr&
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

have him to play with. l s'pose she
thinks I'd wear him out too soon.
"Bobs doesn't like him much, but
mamma says he'll improve with age.
Uncle Dick says three like us is
at least two too many. But daddy
tells him, 'Shucks. you old pauper.
you're jealous! They're worth a
cool million apiece, and cheap at
that Oh, Robs, here comes the
man to take up the collection, and
don't believe we've got a penny"
Bob burrowed deep into newly
acquired back pockets, the pride Of
his heart, taking as much time as
possible, that none might overlook
the existence of said pockets.
Two marbleth,' he announced
briefly.
Just then young man stepped
on the car, and Betty hailed him
as an old friend.
The twin terFors, as I'm alive!"
he exclaimed, his eyes searching
eagerly about for a third party
You're not alone?'
Yes said Betty, but it's all
right. It hasn't been a nice day
at gramma's. Aunt Alice cried hard
last night when she thought | was
asleep, and she hasn't laughed OF
played with us today. Bobs was
bad. and when he upset the milk
bottle in the 'frigerator, gramma
said, Children. I'm 'zasperated
Go out and amuse yourselves till
! call you So we started to water
the lawn. and how did We know
grampa was coming round the cor.
ner just as we turned the hose that
way? Then he told US to 60 straight
of the lawn, so we took a WALL
down the street.
We stopped to speak to q big
moolycow looking through the fence
and she blew both her old horns
at us. So We thought we'd ride
. little way. till It's time for gram.
ma to want us back"
y Pooe % uncmn,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

Not so many years ago the man who drew
down 81 200 year was considered pretty we'll
paid and there was a scramble for 1900 jobs
In those days pilfering mail was pententiary
Dffense-never anything less. Now Federal
Judge Lands lets 81 200 year clerk off with
30 days in Jail for stealing from the mail and
holds him up as victim of niggardly policy
which compels postal clerks to subsst on pay
less than the salary of the secretary to a hod
carrier."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
Argus Information Bureau

Amy reader can get the answer TO a
ton bureau. Frederic j. Haskin. Director.
address and enclose two-cent stamp for re
confidential. the replies being sent direct
paid to anonymous letters,
@. Who wrote Westward the
course of empire sets it's way?
c. +.
A. The first verse of a poem BY
Bishop Berkeley, an English phil
osopher, is:
Westward the course of empire
takes its way,
The first four acts already past
A fifth shall close the drama with
the day,
Times noblest offspring is the
last"
This refers to America and was
written about the year 1890.
@. How great a pressure will ice
10 inches thick stand! W. B. L.
A. Sound ice OF this thickness
will bear pressure OF one thou.
sand pounds per square foot.
7 Q. What city or town has made
the greatest increase IN population
In the last 10 years? T. e. n.
A. Complete population stats.
tics OF the 1920 census are no,
available as yet. but up to April
1a, the town showing the creates,
gain In population was Musksgou
Heights, Mich. with an increase
, within the 10 years period from
1880 to 9.5l4. or 1853 per cent
Prior to this the record vas held
BY SCOTS Bluff. Neb., with an In.
crease Of 1853 per cent.
@. Has any Of the treasure sunk
/ during the war been recovered?
J. +, r.
A. on the eoaata Of the British
tsles alone treasure TO thA ,aneuDa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
The Scarcity Of Alcohol.

A good deal of a kind Of negative
satisfaction is felt these days by
LOVERS OF old N. C. Boone over the
scarcity of alcoholic "stimulants.
as the friends OF Booze like to call
whisky, brandy and such stun. Yet
the United States remains united,
the world moves on. and happiness
and health are all on the mend
There is already q marked falling
OF In the business of the county
jails, letting down in the press OF
cases in the lower courts, a great
ly diminished demand for medical
charity, and a very encouraging
shrinkage in the deadbeat list OF
every business man who deals
with the pubic.
A clinic opened in the city OF
New York in anticipation of a
great increase in drug addiction
among unfortunate citizens who
could no longer get booze proved
superiuous and had to be closed
because the awful drug addiction
so freely and rather ,ill-naturedly
predicted by the city office-holders
failed to materialize. The open
ing and closing of that clinic some
how reminds one of the bad boy
across the street. who, If he we
won't play his way, threatens to
eat worms.
Dire predictions of a sad in
crease in the fatality of the flu
we're made by the friends of n. C
Booze in many parts of the coun-
try. which predictions proved equal
LILY bad guesses. This years fit
epidemic was much less fatal thar
the epidemic of 191S-1919
Here and there distinguished
medical brethren who are fond of q
nip have joined the chorus of stern
warning to the misguided people
openly declaring that there is moth
ing which can take the place O
brandy, whisky and other dear ole
remedies in the treatment of thi.
and that serious illness. But thest
ardent supporters of dampnes:
scarcely venture to assert that the,
save. more lives by the treatment o
pneumonia with alcohol than thu
rest of us save by treatment with
| out alcohol. They avoid such obi
Gus comparisons for the simple
reason that they can't produce sta
tistics to back their advocacy o
booze as remedy.
1t is undoubtedly hard and pain
full for one accustomed to his horl
of brandy or his eye-opener or hi
night-cap or whatever it may be t,
content himself with somethin;
that has no kick. But any on
not wilfully biased in the prem
| Uses cannot fail to see that tn
world is as we'll off. so far as mat
tiers OF health and disease are con
cerned. without alcohol as it eve
was with alcohol.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

The conduct OF the young man
you met at the summer resort was
certainly questionable. In the
first place is was most uEconven-
tional for him TO approach you in
the way he did and showed very
bad taste. The diamond should
have been left at the hotel in safe
keeping or else worn into the water
by the man. 1t would be far less
dangerous to swim with the ring
than to entrust it to a strange girl.
1t looks as if he tried to impress
you with the value OF the stone SO
that he could gain selfish ends. Do
not grieve because he Gid not come
back. When a man is faithless, the
sooner the fact is discovered, the
better.
Do not marry now. In time your
heart will mend and you will find
you are able to love, someone else
just as much or more. Wait for
love.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have a
very oily skin. Will you please tell
me what I can do for this?
BLONDE.
For oily skin Danish all rich and
greasy foods, because diet has .
great influence on the condition o,
the skin.
| Wiping off the face occasionally
with diluted alcohol (25 per cent
strength is beneficial in the case
Of an oily skin.
A fewdrops Of ammonia or a
pinch Of borax in the water with
which the face is washed is also
helpful.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: / an
troubled with falling hair. hav.
always had beautiful, thick hail
end this worries re great deal
! am not . pretty girl, but ever,
one remarks about my beautiful
brown hair. What can / do:
BRUNETTE.
Crude petroleum 10 often uset
to prevent falling hair. 1t does no
leave the hair too greasy, but help,
the scalp. Use as little as possible
at each application, rubbing int
the scalp with gentle massag,
Isueex night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

I most apt IN Orat0ry, and soon his
shop became the forum of a dehat-
ing society, where other ambitious
workers Joined the tailor in wordy
comhats.
Before he was of age, this VILLAGE
Demosthenes was elected an alder
man on a workingmanS ticket, and
two years more he was mayor.
Then for eight years he was in the
legislature; for 10 years a repre-
sentative In congress; for two
terms governor of Tennessee, and
finally he was elected to the senate.
His worthiest monument as q leg
islator is the homestead law, which
opened the great national domain
to the landless poor, q measure that
he introduced and that he persever-
ingly championed against a lobby
of landgrabbers.
No one ever questioned Andrew
Johnson's honesty and more than
his courage as he rudely forced his
way up the ladder, RING by rung.
in hitting, rough-and- tumble
contests. He neither gave nor ask
ed quarter. It was a poor school
in manners, taste and temper. His
/. triumphS over those who boosted
their descent made him boastful OF
his own ascent. and this self-made
man never forgot his maker.
The bold self-reliance of johnson
became heroic in the eyes Of the ma
ton when he alone among the %
southern senators breasted the
wave of secession which engulfed
his section and which swept out OF
the union even the state from which
! he held his credentials. He not
only fought secession in the senate.
but he challenged it on its own
ground in Tennessee where he fac
ed cloud Of deadly threats. Pull
ing out his pistol at one place, he
pointed it at his muttering audience
and defiantlv shouted III any man
has any shooting to do. let him be-
gin now No one venturing to
second that motion to hip pocket,
Johnson laid his weapon on the Ia
BILE and opened a vocal lombard
ment of the foe.
BY Lincolns appointment. he was
made military governor of TenDes-
see. where his stout, fiery soul be
came a very fortress for the Union
in the midst of the enemy's country.
1t was from that outpost that he
was called to the vice presidency,
and in a month more he was presi-
dent.
Exiled from his home and family
as he had been. his house seized
by the confederacy as the property
Of IAN alien enemy" the long strug-
gle had been indeed civil war to
Andrew Johnson, and it left him in
most uncivil mood toward the
confederate leaders Yet through
it all he had remained as stubborn
ly southerner and a Democrat as
he was Union man. 1t was as a
war Democrat and southern
Unionist that he was nominated on
the ticket with Lincoln in 1854,
when the partisan designation of
Republican was laid aside for the
broader name of the national Union
party. What his course would be
now that he had taken the wheel
was the riddle Of one Of the most
anxious and pregnant hours in
American history.
published by special arrangement
newspaper Syndicate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
Whats I'm a Name?
by MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright. 1919. by the Wheeler Syndicate. Incl

daughters of Waltheof. Earl of
Northumbria. was so called and il
is believed that her christening set
the fashion for the barbarous names
which made their appearance in
England about that time.
Aline bears no connection with
Eileen, which is the Irish version
of Eleanor, nor with Aileen, which
is another form Of the same name,
though the similarity .pronun cha
ton is striking. Aline, however, is
more popular in this country than
either of the other two.
Aline's talismanic gem is the
ruby. 1t will protect its wearer
from danger, and disease. bring her
courage and success. Tuesday is
her lucky day and her lucky
number. The lily OF purity is her
flower.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
Today's Events

The ceremony Of the canonization
OF the Blessed Margaret Mary is
held today In st. Peters, Rome.
The Methodist conference Of Can
ada meets at Vancouver today for
it, 34th annual session.
The American Women's legion.
composed OF women relatives OF
man who took part IN the war. he
gins It's frst convention today IN
Washington. D. C.
A great medical offensive against
one OF the most terrible scourees
OF mankind, cancer. Is to be launch
ed IN New York city today and win
Be pursued until Nay -, N 1 sartaa
cf 81spubhc. meetangA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
ALIN


OF curious Teutonic origin is
Aline. 1t signifies noble" and be-
longs to the great cycle of names
evolved from the prefix, Aethel.
Abel, or Adol, which mean high
born or noble. Athalaric, the con-
queror of Rome, was forerunneT
of the feminine Aline. Since he
was often known as Alaric, the
process of evolution is more easily
discernable.
Early in the ninth century the
feminine name of Adolphine vas
coined in Germany and brought to
England. Though it was soon con-
tracted to Dofine-a name still COM
mon in Germany-the original name
remained long enough 10 become
the predecessor of Aline, through
slurring the consonants. One of the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

Prices furs are bringing at the st. Louis
auction are proving disappointment to the
dealers, being off % per cent since February
That is a healthy sign, since furs are mostly
III the luxury class. Retrenchment should be-
gin with Injuries and fads. 1t will not be a
matter of public concern if those who cater to
the non-essentials are caught over-stocked
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

: question oy writing The Argus ln1ofWa-
Washington, D. c. Give fuH name and
TO each Individual. No attention Will he
of S250,000 600 has been recovered
since the war began.
@. What is the statue on the
dome of the national capitol?
c. H.
A. The Statue of Freedom sur
mounts the dome Of the capitol.
1t is a figure in bronze OF a woman
with a headdress of eagle feathers.
Crawford modelled the statue and
it is 1917 feet high and weighs L.
1856 pounds.
@. What IS the longest golf
course in the United States?
". NJ B.
A. Denver claims the longest
course in this country and possibly
in the world, since her new munic-
ipal course has been finished. meas
uring 6,7s7 yards.
@. Does silage hurt concrete?
L. A. F.
A. An examination OF concrete
silos that have stood for years
shows that silage DOES not in1ufe
concrete. Silsge Juice is less than
one-tsnth as strong as vinegar
@. Is the national war la5os
board still IN existence? S. NJ. :.
A. The national war labor board
adjourned sine die on Aug. II, lS's'
@. Do Catholics outnumber Prot
estants in ireland to any great ex-
tent? NJ. W. A.
A. The latest available statistics
show that nearly three-fourtns o.
the population Of ireland ~ OF tas
Ca<hoifo faith. =
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
PAINFUL POEM.

PAINFUL POEM.
The poet gave Dull Care clost
Then sat him down to write about
The month of May.
He blithe bespoke his trusty Muse:
Come, tell me: wouldst sonnet choose?
Or roundelay?
Lit up, o Muse thy tuneful voice;
Woaldst make the triolet thy choice?
Tell me, / pray
He listened close, but 1t seemed that
His faithful muse had left him nat
And gone away.
He gazed ahead, his owlish eyes
Filled with q dull and panied surprise
His face. grew gray.
Whereat Dull Care came back once moro
And biffed and swatted him full sore
The heartiess jay!
The poor burned poet cried aloud,
Then silently his head he bowed
And grief held sway
Without his muse he couldn't rhine;
And that's the reason for this crime
You see today.