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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

n tho work Of he Illinols dir ps1cs eem-
mits1s with respect 70 clothin9 b . mir sample
Of n 1c1yttiss IN ssasrai then the sooner TIE
retAiltss nd consumers Ct Together and clsaA
4 ~ the better.
Apparently the half dozen Chicago DEPART
mont store o6scsrs detailed 70 ~ figures On
clothing took no serious thoasAt Of their re-
spondbilitles, seeing only ~ opportunity to
swell thair own volume Of trade, and one to
b. accepted, q . matter Of course. All had
large stocks Of cheap. shoddy stun bought for
basement bargains and 70 they issued = state
mont setting figures which no dealer in medium
or high pricsd apparel could meet Thea, By
calling attention to their own prices they pro-
ceeded TO clean up. The strange thfnD about
II Il that they profess to SEQ nothing In their
course that calls for an apology. They point
out that the public got goods ct figures that
svsn they will not be able to duplicate on new
they were able to put anything over on COM
petitors they seem to think that was purely
their own business.
While these men probably are not amenable
to law the revelation they have given Of bust
ness practice certainly will not help to inspire
confidence and better mutual relations between
consumers and retailers.
So far as the Illinois fair price committee
is concerned, it might Is we'll 90 out Of BUSH
ness unless It promptly takes such disciplinary
measures and makes such amends as lie within
its power, and even then its usefulness Will be
sadly impaired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

@. Is the Sweet bill, granting in
creased compensation to disabled
soldiers, retroactive? H. A. H.
A. The Sweet bill provides for
the payment Of the increase in COM
pensation from the date OF the orig
inal award. A soldier who has been
receiving $50 per month under the
old compensation law, and is now
entitled to $50 q month under the
Sweet bill. will also receive the ac-
cumulAted increase OF $50 q month
from the date he was first award
ed compensation. If, for example,
he has been receiving compensa-
ton for = year, he will have $500
coming to him in Q lump sum.
@. Do salmon spawn only once
In a lifetime, and shortly after
wards die? E.L.C.
A. There are 10 easily recognize
ed kinds OF salmon, only one Of
which Is known to die Immediately
after spawning. This peculiar sal
mon Is common on the Pacific
coast.
@. II an employer gives his Of
fice men Christmas presents in
money must they include it In their
income tax returns? @. e. C.
A. The employe Is not required
TO include money received a. a
Christmas Gift In his income tax
return. It must b included in the
employers return. II the money IL
= bonus. the employee must include
Inc amount in his tan return. as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
What's I'm a Name?
by MILDRED MARSHALL -
Copyright. 1919. BY tho Wheeler Syndicate. Incl

tiful to have been written by mortal
hands, was found in her cell. The
apcient Bridget's Bell, which used
to ring in church towers, was 30
called in honor of her, but the title
was suppressed by Henry V. How
ever she has always been a patron
offreland and Scotland. Bridewell
was once the palace OF st. Bride
and after it became a prison. its
name was used as an equivalent for
all jails. - 81
Portugal has . Dona Brites,
which 1t honors as st. Bridget and
Sweden claims ST. Bridget or
Brigetta. One Swedish Brigetta, q
lady of noble birth, who founded
an order Of Brigettin nuns and
made a pilgrimage to Rome, gave
Bridget vogue throughout Scandin-
avia. There is a popular Morse
song called Bright dim Ban mo
stor" bridget, my white TREASURED,
and another Bridget is preserved
in romance since her blind lover Is
said to have recognized her by the
touch of her hand after 20 years.
Bridget's jewel is amber. which
preserves her bodily health and
gives her immunity from contagion.
Friday Is her lucky day and 2 her
lucky number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
Bridget.

Bridget.
The quaint name of Bridget, so
often in modern times associated
with domestics, is in reality one Of
the most poetic of feminine names,
emerging from a Economically and
religiously splendid epic. 1t is said
to come from Brigh, meaning
strength, and had its origin with
Brighid. the daughter Of the fire.
god and the Erse goddess Of wis
dom, song and poetry.
Bride was their queen Of song,
and unto her,
They prayed with fire-touched lips"
Brighid has been a favorite in
Ireland since early times and was
one of the first few Kettle names to
find popularity in Europe. Her
vogue there is explained through
the story of the maiden who was
brought up by bard and afterward
became a pupil of st. Patrick and
from a solitary recluse at Kildare.
became head of 500 nuns and was
consulted by a synod Of bishops.
She was highly revered and did
much good work and when she died
q copy of the scriptures, too beau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
In the Days News

DR.. William Shaw, who has re-
tired from the position OF general
secretary Of the United Society OF
Christian Endeavor. has been con-
nectsd with the society for nearly
forty years and is looked upon as
the ablest administrator the Chris
tian Endeayor movement has
turned out. He 10 . native Of Bal
lardville, Mass, and q product Of
the public schools and Of exner-
fence. In 1888: he became 4 worker
IN the Society Of Christian En-
deavor founded by DR.. Francis z
Clark, Joined it, ONCE star. from
1885 to 1906 served A treasurer
and in 1905 was elected general
sscrstary. He also has served an
secretary and trustees of the
Worlds Christian Endeavor union
and - publisher Of the Christian
Endeavor World. DR.. Shaw is an
ardent prohibitionist and several
yeero ago was the Prohibition marry
candidate for governor Of Ma,sa-
chusetts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
44,!DrObrcmec-7

going. They have nothing what
ever against him, but they think |
am too young.
Would it be proper for me to slip
out and go without their consent
sometimes? I like him very much
and he seems to care a great deal
for me.
have gone with him several
times and he acts like gentleman.
F. NJ. S.
Your parents are right-you are
too young to keep company with
the young man. Do not disobey
your parents and slip out. II You
do. they will find it out and So will
other people who will talk and per-
haps inture your reputation. II H.
safer to wait a year or two until
you are old enough to have a boy
friend.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Is II better
to have one real true girl friend
than many whom you aren't sure
Of? J. NJ. H.
Personally, l should prefer TO
have one real, true girl friend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

the employer is permitted to de-
duct 1t from his income.
Q. Is tattooing Of tho skin an
old custom? RT
A. 1t 10 impossible to say def
initely where and when this Gus
tom originated. Records of it are
found in the tombs near Thebss
where there are painted represen.
tations OF q race of white men
whose bodies. are tattooed. In Caes-
ars Commentaries" We ara foid
that the Britons were tattooed.
9. What is the Oldest game Of
ball! n II -
A. Handball is believed Ia hs
the parent Of all modern games az
ball. the ancestor OF tennis. crick-
ct and baseball. Very gradual was
the evolution to a game where
something beside the naked hand
was used for striking the bail
First the hand was covered with a
glove to protect 1t. Then came the
nrst rude form Of racquet and hat
which underwent many changes
until the present day racquet and
bat were evolved.
Z. Is a naturalized citizen en-
titled to hold any ONCE that q born
American may hold! J. g. H.
A. The naturalized citizen NAV
hold any ONCE but that Of president
or vice president. Only native bo, n
Americans. under a provision Of
tne constitution. are. eligible t.
these postA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
Helping Employees.

So many news items are printed telling OF
the disagreements between employers and en-
ployes that 1t is q relief to turn now and then
to story Of some cooperative effort for mu-
tual benefit.
As a matter of fact instances Of the latter
sort are far more common than strikes and
lockouts, which accounts for the comparative
low news value which ordinarily is ascribed
to them.
Employers are Just a. much concerned over
the high cost Of living as those who work for
them and q great many schemes are being
tried to help make It possible for workers to
live within their incomes Recently President
Wood Of the American Wooden company has
undertaken to start . retail store in Massachu-
sets to sell at cost to employees. In Pitts
buryh u number Of important manufacturing
concerns are selling food and clothing At cost
to their employees, in an effort to meet the ad-
vancine price Of commodities.
One company buys for its workmen every
two weeks carload Of hams and bacon. This
is shipped direct from the packer to the mill.
and there sold to the men at cost, plus the
transportation charge. The president Of the
company endorses 1t as one Of the best things
he has ever done for his men.
Another concern has been supplying many
of its mill and office employees with canned
goods, wearing apparel, including overcoats
and shoes, and even children's shoes. The saw
ing. was such as to make the wage earners
enthusiastic
Employees Of another big manufacturing
plant rented store, stocked It with groceries,
bought through use Of the companys credit
| and in few weeks were doing business Of
$4,000 day. Only employees Of the company
! can buy in the store The price to the buyer
is first cost plus rent. light, clerk hire and
| freight.
What is true 1t Pittsburgh might be said
Of many other industrial centers. The desire
is general among employers to better the con-
ditions Of their workers. OF course they are In
spired in 80 doing only by enlightened selfish
| ness. but that ranks about as high as anything
in the way Of motives that is to be found in
the world Of business II anything it stands
q peg or two above the philanthropy which
fnds expression in giving away what the giver
has no further use for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
Today's Events

Many educators are to gather al
Terre Haute today for a celebration
of the semi-centennial of the open.
ing Of the Indiana State Normal
school.
The 41st annual convention OF ire
United States Potters' association
will open in New York city TO-DAY
and continue in session over tomor-9
row.
A convention to revise the CO.
stitution OF Illinois, the first held nj
this state in half a century. VIII
meet at Springfield today for or
ganization.
Ratification Of the federal woman
suffrage amendment is expected &,
be one Of the first acts Of the Rlio.e
Island legislature, which meets to-
day for its annual session.
Improved farm methods and the
benefits Of organization will be d s.
cussed by the Georgia Federation
Of Farm Bureaus at a convention =:
be opened today In Atlanta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are
girls Of Is and Is years Of age.
We are sophomores and juniors in
high school and inseparable COM
panions. We both have known two
very dear boy friends in our classes
and We have been going with these
boys since we entered high. We are
both in love with the boys and they
tell us they love us.
Are we too young to become en-
gagged? We feel that il anything
should occur to separate us from
these boys life would be simply I'M
bearable. How can we tell whether
they really love us? Our parents
do not know of our love or intended
engagement. IN LOVE.
You are both several years too
young to become engaged. l am
sure that time will prove to you
that love in the teens" is school
day fancy. Try to regard the boys
as friends and use discretion enough
not to become engaged. Time will
test their love and therefore you do
not need to make any effort.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Can you
tell me how ! may meet the nicer
young people here? I am rs Years
Of age and would like to meet young
people Of about that age My moth
er and have moved here from a
southern town, where I was raised.
Since coming here I have met many
nice people. but they were either
children or much older than I. At
home / was always accustomed to
going with the very best people o,
town and we entertained my friends
in my, home great deal, and so
naturally am lonesome here.
NJ
You should join the Y. W. c. A.
and also attend the church which
appeals to you most. Both OF these
organizations will take an interest
In getting you acquainted. Tell
your friends who are either older
or younger than you desire that
you are lonely and would like to
meet people Of your own age.
Doubtless they can assist you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: / am a girl
about sixteen years old. There is a
real nice young man about eieh-
teen who wishes to keep company
with me. Ny folks object to my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

their new home. DR.. Jim's moth
er's furniture, Of fine old mahogany,
was moved into the little house,
ana with the wedding gifts and the
contents Of Anne's hope chest" in
place. they could we'll be proud
to receive their friends there, Is
they did.
They installed what seemed to Be
capable maid, who stayed for
come time. But somehow things
did not 60 right Anne was IN
competent to care for the details
Of the work and to look after the
maid and gave up trying. This was
certainly not the sort OF home and
life that Anne and DR.. Jim had an
ticpated, and everything went
wrong.
Anne soon found that her callers
Of the young married set, held very
different views from her own. They
talked Of the latest new labor sav-
ing divices in the kitchen, or the
proper method Of bringing up their
latest. Anne began to, feel asham-
ed Of herself, to think nat she could
not cook, or make even the SIM
plest Of garments. She decided
that something must be done. She
must not lose Dr.. Jim, for she had
heard 10 many stories Of how men
had left home because It was not
agreeable there. That night, In
bed. she made up her mind what
she would do, and the next morn
ing. instead OF lying in bed, she
arose and ate breakfast with DR..
Jim.
Jimmy. when you 60 to the con-
veutiou next week I think I will
visit Aunt Sarah for Z short time. !"
Sure. stay - long - ron like.
dear, but BE- sure and come hAck, !"
he said, % he smiled when he saw
how pretty she looked.
Dr.. jim hoArded at the hotel,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

while Anne WAS away and spent his
leisure hours in his lonely den,
after the convention was over.
Anne's visit was certainly not for
pleasure. She WAS up ct 6 every
morning, and wore gingham dresses
and smudges Of -four all the morn
ing. By the end of two weeks, she
could make . respectable loaf of
bread or 4 batch Of doughnuts, Of
which DR.. Jim was very fond. She
could roast and fry, boil and stew,
and she really found pleasure In
doing It all. The village seam
stress was called in and . number
of pretty and serviceabls house
dresses were made. Anne was then
ready to 90 homo armed with the
latest and Oldest cook books, and
the assurance that she could cook
Z meal.
She arrived, tired but happy, late
one night. and went directly to bed
The next morning she arose early,
and slipped into one OF her new
dresses and started breakfast. DR..
Jim was still asleep. He Awoke
shortly. and - he sat UP IN bed Z
faint appetixinS odor came to him.
He shifted once, then again, and
then opened the hall door and took
Z great long sniff.
Aha, somebody's getting break
fast today besides Liaxae. / never
smelled anything like that in this
house before" he said. ~ hs quick
" slipped into his clothes. He WAS
tempted to investigate. but the
other empty bed told the story.
II was . flushed but happy young
woman Who served breakfast that
mcsninS. delicious coRes, eggs,
crisp bacon, and toast. ali cooked
At for Q king 70 eat.
DO You really think I'm good
for something after ALL" said Anne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
Chllhlain.

ChilblAin is . mild first degree
frostbite Of the skin. comparable
with what doctors call a first de-
gree burn, which is q burn or scald
that reddens the skin but does not
blister or seriously damage the tis-
sues underneath the skin. The pre-
vention OF ehtiblafn II q distinct
problem, but the treatment Is the
treatment Of burn, for the mildly
frostbitten skin is pAthologically
the same as the mildly burned
skin. Excessive heat or excessive
cold produces the same injury-ne-
crosis or death Of the part accord
ing to the intensity Of the injury.
lily GU suffer with chilblains thank
your lucky stars it is not necrosis
or gangrene of the whole foot.
Candidly l myself can't see how
anyone colud possibly be thankful
for disease or an accident, yet
our friends always bid US to feel
that way II we survive. and I add
the thought here to give this col
umn atouch of human sympathy
which some critics think it sorely
lacks.
Prevention-Anything which en-
harnesses the circulation predis-
poses to chilblain. Tight shoes,
narrow pointed shoes which do not
give the toes necessary room for
movement, round leg garters, con-
strictions of the waist or pelvis
with corsets or belts. insufficient
daily exercise, long hours on the
feet without at least momentary
elevation Of the legs to the verti-
cal, all impair the circulation In
the feet.
One subject to chilblain should
wear sewed soles only, thick soles,
cork insoles il the feet perspire
much, cashmere or wool stockings,
and of course wooden underwear.
Excessive perspiration OF the
feet must be controlled by proper
treatment, for moisture is a fast
heat conductor and therefore too
quickly dissipates the natural
warmth OF the feet.
Treatment-Brisk rubbing with
camphorated oil or with bay rum
or with vinegar gives relief to the
singing or burning accompanying
the redness. Or the foot, hand,
nose or ear may be gently rubbed
with snow, II the skin looks pale or
blanched. This cold friction should
not be too vigorous and should be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
GOOD FOR SOMETHING.
BY M. Allipe Weeks.
copyright, 1920, by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Incl

copyright, 1920. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Incl
Afns's Wedding was not unlike
that Of the other girls Of her set
lit was . galaxy Of flowers. charm
ing girls and besutiful gowns. An
No. herself, was more radiant than
ever, although abe seemed % very
young to he married. She was .
gay sort OF girl. with no thought Of
anythlog but . good time. People
wondered why she was marrying
DR.. Jim. who was only beginning 10
have . career. and could not be
e1pected to support her in the same
style she had always lived in. lsut
Anne. loved Dr. Jim In her own
swAse way, and vowed that III Z
person could mot bs happy with DR..
Jim. then they certainly would new
ef Be happy anywhere"
Tho young married set with
whom Anne frequently came in con-
tact. talked Of the carss Of q house.
hold and how hard Il was to keen
. maid. and all the other bother
some details. Anne had really no
idea in her little head what trials
she would have, and often spoke Of
the lovely home she and DR.. Jim
would have.
DR.. Jim had recently located in q
4arwo favwn ohos,f an sye{lna frnv.n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06

Rock Island Elks are to be commended for
their prompt adoption Of resolutions putting
theaf ofganization on the side of the govern
msa4 Of the United States and declaring war
upon alien plotters who seek to overthrow
American law and institutions by violence At
the present stage In the proceedings the line is
sharply drawn. One must be either for law
and order or against IT, Dallyiny with the
question II no more to be tolerated than hirt-
ing with Germany was during the war. Let
ths5eds know what the people think Of them
and chances are much Of the red will fade out
Of their systems and, like the red ink Of the
early days of the war. their color will become
dat and unsightly yellow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
Mistakes in the Name Of Labor.

Tho Chicago Federation OF Labor de-
nounces the raids on radicals In this country
~ ! plot to kill labor Unions in America" The
onlv. saving feature Of the situation IL the fact
that. the Chicago Federation can hardly be
said To be truly representative Of labor.
Inanything constitutes threat to kill labor
II Il the reckless adoption Of such resolutions
by IN organization that 10 permitted to sail
under labor's colors.
In undertaking to arrest and dsport active
communist leaders in this country the depart
ment Of justice has booked = large order-a
very large one. An immense amount Of detail
u involved in gathering and compiling the evil
denaa II IL inevitable that injustices will be
DONE, that many who are entirely innocent
and numbers Of mere harmless followers will
be gathered in the nets spread over the large
censefs Of the land. Anyone wishing to attack
She movement can flnd individual cases which
will give semblance Of plausibility to his ar
sument. Individual cases, however, do not
prove the government is acting without war
rant on the general proposition. The public
realizes this and 10 determined to see the mat
TOR through to . finish. Therefore 1t will be
well tor organized labor as q whole to prompt
" diDavow or qualify such expressions IS that
made in Chicago.
For the same reason 1t is bad policy for
labor to undertake boycott Of the American
Legion. As between the two there is no ques-
tion whatever where the sympathies Of the peo-
pie - whole lie. and II 1t comes to . choice
which It will support Unionism IL too depend
emit upon popular favor to throw down the
guage Of battle to another organization that
has - strong hold upon the public IN the vet
Grams Of the world war have.
The legion Is composed Of young and virile
men. 1t Is here to stay. At least for a genera
tons 1t is going to be very important factor
n the life Of the nation. Here and there II
may make mistakes, which labor unions have
.. perfect right to point out when their pro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-06
Questions and Answers

Reducing Acidity-Please tell M
a diet which will diminish an er.
cessive acidity Of the urine.
B. s. 8,
Answer-These articles tend "a
increase the normal acidity ~
urine: Meats. eggs. whole grains
peanuts, and because Of bensoie
acid content prunes, plums and
cranberries. though these fruin
yield alkaline ash. These articles
tend to decrease the urine acidity.
Milk, water taken freely. vegetable
soups, all the vegetables and All
thief ruits except those above men.
toned. The following are espe-
cially useful for reducing excessive
urine acidity: Potatoes, lettuce.
apples, oranges. bananas, raisins,
lemonade.
Tattooed and Sorry-I have tat.
tooing on my arm. Is there any
way Of having it removed? 1t now
proves very embarrassing to me.
II. ].
Answer-Tattooing the human
body ought to be made a felony.
The only way / know Of removing
the stains is by plastic surgery
dissecting out the discolored skin
and grating normal skin over thu
denuded area.
Bleeding Piles-Would you ad-
wise a woman of 26 years of age
who suffers with varicose veins
above and below the knees and IRE.
auent attacks of bleeding piles, to
marry? A. L.
Answer-Yes, but she should
have the piles operated on never
theless, a. a precaution against
serious undermining of health.