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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

The Curtiss Aeroplane company is forced
to abandon the making of aircraft because
congress has failed to afford it protection from
the competition Of Great Britain, which has
surplus Of aircraft that it is glad to market at
any price. If the commodity were one of the
necessaries of life. requiring no special facli-
ties and no particular skill to produce few
would object to the dumping process by for
eign country. But with airplanes, which are
necessary in war and to make which special
knowledge, machinery and materials are called
for, it is up to this country to maintain the
industry at whatever cost. If those who pat
ronize flying can pay the bill, all well and
good. If they can't then the public treasury
must make up the deficit Surely, the Curtiss
company, which is one of the pioneers in the
development Of flying machines deserves more
than it got, especially from congress domi-
mated by the party which always has advocated
protection
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16
Getting Out Of Ruts.

"a An American Legion post recently conduct
"a = discussion on what the War Did for Me-"
Zach member was called on to say in what
EMSy the war had Influenced his life, for better
|63 for worse
& Many OF them spoke Of the war as a sort
~ dicc-box that had shaken them out of old
sfIfs. Some had been square pegs in round
Eh9les and others round pegs in square holes
Either they were. before the war, contented
With the ruts and holes they were in or were
afraid to get out, lest they get into something
9pbrse.
Then the war came and shook them out
lbturning from the army, they were faced
ENpth the alternative of starting life anew or
sG4ing back to the old ruts. Those who chose
|xns former course found therein opportunity
III remake or revise their lives in whole or in
34rt; they said they had been able to get better
Stube and what Is better, they had discovered
til contentment they never knew in the old
places in which they had been misplaced and
Nhich they had been afraid to leave
They needed to be pushed out. Once pushed
Trey made their own way to success. They
9etnt the way out to all men who are begged
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

when Patsy made her appearance
for the next number.
II want to see you after this
dance, Miss Ross, and don't you
forget 1t" Patsy and the girls
knew it was going to be another
call-down.
What did I do now?" asked
Patsy of the girl in the Cleopatra
costume.
"Oh. you are always in dutch,
you will know in very few min
utes." She was about to answer
this un-called-for remark when her
eyes met those Of the stage man
ager.
"See here. Miss Ross, want you
to- bear IN mind we are not run
ming . morgue, and from now on
you. are TO- smile while on stage,
whether you like 1t or not. Do Won
understand
Patsy was specifies TOR 4 while.
but finally sought out two words
from her limited vocabulary.
I'll try" said Patsy. a. she
walked towards tho dressing room.
r She didn't have much time %
make the next change OF costume.
being delayed By the manages. Thia
naxt number shs always lfked, =
she held Z prominent part OF the
stage. i was ono Of tho ssendn. =
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

Often her thoughts wandered
back to the little New Hampshire
town and the wonderful simple
life she once enjoyed to her hearts
content.
1t was almost time for overture
to be called, with a scramble for
gowns for the opening number.
There was the continuous call:
"Dresser! Dresser! where's the
dresser? Please fasten me next"
came a voice from the far corner
OF the dressing room. I've been
here for hours, it seems" COM
planned the baby-faced damsel, put
ting the Anal dot OF rouge to her
dimpled chin.
Everybody fastened?" asked the
good-natured dresser.
"All but me, I'm always last"
said poor little Patsy. I'm sure l
will never make It."
With this remark she made a
hurried exit to the stage q second
before the curtain went up.
All out OF breath after the open
ing dance. the stern manager. with
the. eyes of . hawk, glanced right
and LETT with an eager search fDr
someone.
where's Patsy Rossr he was
asking as he approached one Of the
girls who wes posing about In her
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16
Heart GpHO1nQ.
p .r ! J, !; J! | q; 49,,
Dy MRc E1.IZARETH THOMDCOM

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l have
been engaged to certain young
man for three years. During that
time l have put by linens, fancy
work, underwear and many other
things that thought would be
nice after I was married.
l would have married long time
ago only my fiance said he did not
have enough money saved. He said
we must have our own home and
things we needed to start out with
out going into debt.
Last winter l was sick for sew
eral weeks. He phoned every day
to see how was and he called at
the house three times. He also
wrote me very nice and encourage
ing letters.
After got around I noticed q
change in him. He did not come
to see me as often and he seemed
irritable when we were together.
Then he would have q spell Of be-
ing overnice to me, but his actions
did not seem sincere.
Three weeks ago / had a. great
shock. He wrote me letter say
ing that he no longer loved me and
that he would not come to see mo
again. He said that while was
sick he met another girl and loved
her at first sight. She lives In q
nearby town.
l understand that he Is engaged
to her and that they intend to be
married this month. You can't pic
! ture how much have suffered. At
night it seems to me that l will
strangle because there Is such q
painful clutching at my throat.
sob and sob but no tears come
there Is only the pain In my throat.
You will probably think I am q
Very bad girl. l have thought that
It would be . pleasure to kill him.
I have thought of killing myself.
have thought OF 4 breach OF prom
ise suit. Nothing brings me COM
fort and / am desperate.
| What can ! do? I would advise
all girls to get married without
saving q thing. When / look into
my hope chest ! want to die.
j ELIZABETH.
Many hearts are suffering az
yours IS now. It sAsms to be one
fof life's experiences to be disap-
pointed in love. Revenge will no,
bring comfort or peace Of mind
Simply trust to { higher power tc
| lfft ron out Of. tho darkness Int
which ron have fallen. Time Is the
Igreatest healer OF Ill. Try to pics
out the happiness that Is left for
tyous and day by day It Will grow
and your heart will mend.
4 psrs0a who d disappointed q
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

Df Gnne Of the raneor that. developed during
~ Republican campaign Is now coming boil
&1g g the surfsce. Al might be expected
6gk d the boiling is being done by those least
= o6tionced in politics. II DIR. Nicholas Murray
~ Fad been an old campaigner he prob
S2aS would have accepted his fate in stoical
IItfUnce, and II General Wood had been less OF
|~f amateur he would not have been SO prompt
S<th his comeback It will be noticed that the
- who have long been in the political game
~ Who expect to stay there are not saying
4 1ch. however keen their disappointment.
E4hGse Is another day coming, and hope never
IT. IN their breasts.
Ssi There may have been good deal Of truth
~ what Dr. Butler said. "Stock gamblers and
|e@hsrs- undoubtedly did unite to raise fund
IN Wood greater than. ever was used to OBJ
- Z nomination. Whether they constituted
~ 1ssmotley" group depends upon one concep-
I'm OF the meaning of the term. rather
stunt 10 say that they intended ,c 3ay' the
Saeinination but indirectly that was what it
1 = nounted to, for undoubtedly it was felt that
~ OF large sum Of money would make pos
Naibls tina. which could not be accomplished
+ Nfthout It,
#NI But 1t Is bad form, politically speaking.
sfcr any disappointed candidate to speak so
disparagingly OF rival, and it didn't help mat
Hters for the accused to come back so heatedly
ID "brand a fakir and to denounce lie"
Nobody will believe that General Wood rep
PRESENTED "all that is worst in American bust
100 and political life" Nobody for moment
will consider DR.. Butler a common fakir and
En- habitral liar Both have led long and. hon.
tHahie careers and their places in the public
Exclamation are too secure to be put in je6p-
K&ldy by such an exchange of compliments
bh may be boys in politics but they are men
~ their individual callings.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16
Whats In a Name?
SrYanna.
by MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright. 1919. By the Wheeler Syndicate. Incl

Srxanna.
Susanna is amt her of the holy
names" with which the scriptures
abound. Though it has been con-
tracted rather generally to Susan,
the proper form, and the one which
possesses an interesting history. is
Susanna. 1t signifies lilly and
comes from the ancient Hebrew
name Schuschannah, which, in
sound. more nearly resembles the
French Suzanne.
The story OF Susanna, related in
the additional chapters of the book
OF Daniel, and repIdiated by ST.
Jerome, has been commemorated In
ballad, tapestry and painting. The
name also belonged to one of the
holy women of the sepulchre and it
was in the church calendar for two
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

virgin martyrs who suffered death
in the times of persecution.
The most famous Susanna Of his
tory was the lilly of Tif1is," the
Queen Susanna who was put to
death by the Mohamedans for her
religious faith. All the romance
and picturesque romance of the
early ages centers in her history.
The English call this name Su-
sannah, and by a curious coinci-
dence almost without equal in ETY.
mology, the French, German, Swiss
and Bavarians agree upon Susanna
as favorite national name.
The garnet is Susanna's tails
manic stone. 1t promises her true
friendships and pleasing personal
magnetism. Thursday is her lucky
day and 4 her lucky number.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

NJ Remedies 10 Eug Al0oGs
~ United States public health
|oorvfce Washington, D. c., y "a or
|animtton conducted BY some of
or nost pdlnstAking doctors. Last
|ysar ~ service issued free book
let which tells the anxious reader
inst how to take The Safe Vaca-
ton. A 4 New York editor re-
marked: Hardy is the citizen who,
after reading this booklet. does mot
conclude that, even with the actors
on stxike, New York II the best
summer resort for . safe vacation. !"
Mark Twain gives . list Of the
necessary articles TO be taken along
~ . traveller who il going to
climb the Rifelbefg, and among
other things are two barrels Of
arnica and 154 umbrellas. The
F. H. s. list Of emergency remedies
TO take on your vacation includes
something like half q gallon Of
castor oil and several clips Of tho
famous G. C. Pulls &C. C. meaning
either compound cathartic or con-
tains calomel). All the list lacks
to insure q perfectly safe vacation
isNa stretcher and . steam sterilfzer.
When I began practice I used to
carry constantly next my liver q
complete surgical emergency case.
In the course Of a few years l wore
out three such cases carrying them
around and never amputated q leg.
Here are some odds and ends to
stick in a pocket in your car or a
corner of your carpetbag when you
are going on vacation.
Iodine, two drains in a heavy vial
enclosed in a wooden case.
Aromatic spirits of ammonia, one
ounce.
Flexible collodion, two drains.
Adhesive plaster, one-inch spool.
Bandages, one each one inch, two
inches, three Inches.
Gauze, two sealed one-yard en-
velopes. Cotton, two ounces.
Vaseline, One-Ounce tube.
Headache tablets, preferably
acetylsalicylic acid.
Laxative tablets, preferably one
grain phenolphthalein.
Paregoric, one ounce.
Boric acid, one ounce.
| Three seidlitz powders.
The iodine should be swabbed
i once Immediately on every cut,
scratch or wound. Small wounds
may be sealed over with collodion,
Larger ones may be drawn to-
gether with adhesive plaster. and
covered with some vaseline, Auze
cotton and bandage. A half tea.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Salty Olives.

Another girI and 1 are very. fond
Of olives, and about three times q
week we dev0ur . pint bottle OF
them in the offlce. This, OF course,
causes us to drink . great deal Of
water. The rest Of the girls in the
ONCE tell us this habit is very
harmful, and while 1t may not affect
Ms now 1t will IN later years. What
is your advice? &C. H. and F. d.
Answer-The rest OF the girls
are joykillers. What they mean
maybe is that little fat, such as
you put on by eating q lot of olives,
may not look unattractive or i'm
pair your health now. but it will
after you have passed IS. Mean
while, however, have good time.
You'll be young but once. Pass the
olives, please.
Nhooping Cough.
How long is whooping cough con-
tagious, and how long should the
child be kept out of school?
mrs. C. A. d.
Answer-From the first indica-
ton Of illness-before the whoop is
heard-until the child ceases to
cough spasmodically. usually about
five weeks. The duration of isola-
ton is a regulation prescribed by
the health authorities in each
community. Generally a month.
Mrs. Camp Heard From.
A neighbor who has had cOf1sid-
cradle experience with sickness adj
vises US to have our daughters hair
clipped close. She is II, and this
neighbor says she can never get
strong with so much hair.
MRS. C. E. H.
Answer-It would be absurd
from one point of view and cruel
from another for you to perpetrate
any such deed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16
sMILADs OF BUM. /

Iulfns sylvester Dc witt BuTlihgAma,
pompous and pious and proud Of his name:
A chap hypercritical.
Orotund vocally.
IN matters political
He was famed locally.
Friend q the peepul, he Oft would declaim
the high cost Of living Sin and shame
The profteer leeches,
He said in his speeches.
veins.
It was unfair he
Proclaimed almost tearfully
While he'd declare he
The future viewed fearfully
Unless the dear peepul took hold Of the refns-
p "vote for me-" he implored.
you will gain great reward:
I'LL break your Calling. appalling slave
chains!"
The peepul then greeted with noisy acclaim
julius Sylvester De Witt Burlingame;
With great cordially
Cheered loud and long for him,
With vast prodigality
All voted strong for him.
So ]. Sylvester De Witt Burlingame
Grabbed on q cold deck and sat in the game
And men, once detected,
Said, Nov we've elected
HIM he will cast out all evils, by HEX!
Now we need fear sir,
No more the ubiquitous
Cay profteer, sir,
With profits Ubiquitous;
When julius gets through they'll ALL be q
wreck"
Did he make good-this bird?
Why. of course! How absurd!
They got the usual kick in the neck!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

Dr.. Edgar r. Smith, who today
retires from his position as provost
OF the University OF Pennsylvania.
has been the executive head Of that
great Institution Of learning for
the last decade. His career es al
educator has been = notable one,
and few Americana Of his profess
sion are better known either at
home or abroad. A native OF York.
Pa. he received his bachelor de-
gree ct Pennsylvania college in
1874 and then went abroad for spe-
cial study tn some OF the great uni-
versities Of Europe. Upon his re-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

turn in 1876 he began his career s ~
an instructor In chemistry ~ Nv
University of Pennsylvania. L.ss s
he flied similar positions IN SCI :,
eral of the smaller colleges
Pennsylvania and Ohio. return,a,s s
to the University OF Penhsyi'an..
in 1888, Ten years later ne va.
chosen vice provost of the UNIV UNIV,
sity and In 1911 he succes s,
Charles C. Harrison as prufos !;
DR.. Smith has made a speciai.s - :,
electro-chemistry and Is eohsioe'e :,
I high authority in this branch "
science.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

No wonder the people of Aledo are fighting
the 76 per cent increase in heating rates. It's
bad enough to have to grapple with the ice
question, at this season, but to bump up against
the prospect OF paying more for heat is enough
to make ANYBODY want to fight.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

Giving modest toot or two on its own horn
the Chicago Tribune says: "The political view
point of the Tribune is expressed in its edito-
rials not in its news reporting. Our
own opinions will be confined to our editorials
where our readers may judge of them for them
selves The W. g. n. evidently means well but
it's hard-O SO hard-to get away from the old
hahits
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

In New Guinea each tribe has its own style
Of tattooing the body. II a member of another
tribe initiates neighbor's pattern It is con-
sidered a cause for war. Modern woman evil
IDENTIFY is not alone In taking the fashions
seriously.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

love usually prefers to suffer rath-
er than to brace up and go on hv-
ing as If nothing had happened.
Show brave spirit and in years
time you will be thankful you did
not give up to weakness.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Ny flrst
cousin and have been going to-
gether since we were very young.
Now we are grown and both haze
been away to college. He wants
me to marry him. He told me if 1
refused him 1t would break his
heart. We are both Of wealthy
and prominent families. Please ad-
wise me what to do.
My parents like him. They know
he is q fine boy. but they think it
would be . disgrace for such a
union. II they still insist on my
not marrying him. shall break
my heart and the heart of the one
whom l dearly love? Personally
do you think it. would be a dis
grace? Do you think our friends
would think less OF us? My par
ents think am weak or would
not want to do this. know l love
him and no one else.
ANXIOUS COUSIN.
1t Is not question of disgrace.
You would not be disgraced, but
your Judgment would be question
ed. Sometimes the union OF cous-
ms has no bad results, while in
many cases the children OF such a
union are not normal. Your par.
ents cannot be blamed for, Their
objection.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am te
have a birthday party and am 70.
ing to invite boys. Ny best friend
and ! both like the same boy and
! don't know whether I should have
him bring her. II ! do / will moi
enjoy myself, and II / don't I know
she will think I am selfish, H,
used to go with her. but he he's no,
for several months. He has taker
me several places lately. never
did anything to cut out my cir
friend. We all 60 to the sam.
school and the boy saw me there
!; What would yon advise?
! ELEANOR.
| Since the boy has been snowinl
yon attentions lately and mot youl
! girl friend, It would hardly be OF
4 pected that he should take her t
your party. Invite sone one els,
to bring your gil friend. It Is no
good taste to pair on" at . party
and 20 II you are tactfnl the gir
need have 10 eause tor leGlcusy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

Mexico has had 60 revolutions in 81 years.
1t Is running little behind schedule, evidently,
but there will be time to catch up before the
next regular election takes place.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

In this land of opportunity the poorest boy
may grow up to be president or a bricklayer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

One reason why overalls didn't become pop
ular is because the things won't stay creased.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

Nearly all japanese soldiers ~
expert gymuasta and every -
yscka haa . gyuuastum.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

MEN OF letters nave claimed that Robert
Burns lived several hundred years before his
time. Others Go not coincide, perhaps. A news
paper headline, "Son-ia-law of Wilson thought
likely nominee" reminds us of the following
lines penned by the immortal Scottish bard
which seem to offer conclusive proof that his
vision extended far into the future:
"Auld Woodrow lang has Matched mischief
We thought aye death wad bring relief
But ne has gotten, to our grief,
Ane to succeed him.
A chield wha'll soundly buff our beef
l meickle dread him."
YOU'LL FIND THIS EXERCISE
ILLUSTRATED By A PHOTOGRAPH
IN PRIVATE PEAT"
(From The Argus).
Three weeks ago l bandaged my
knuckles against the door and there is
some swelling and soreness yet. "a Do
you think l could have broken my fin
ger bones? (2) Please suggest remedy
to strengthen the fingers H..
ANSWER-O Probably not (2)
Exercise the fingers several times day.
One good exercise consists of resting the
tip of the thumb against the tip of the
nose and then playing an imaginary
piano with the fingers.
WE are indebted to our vigilant and charm
ing sculptress, Vera Drie, for the finger exer-
else Classic.
Why Bill and Bob Don't Speak Any Mere.
CIV. J. Bryan in Illinois State Rcgister).
The convention even went so far as
to manifest disapproval by groans when
Senator LaFollette's name was men
toned, notwithstanding the fact that this ~
battle-scared champion Of many reforms
is in a hospital, recovering from a Sc
rious operation
MRS. MARGARET COSCROvE WISHES
the public to know that she has recovered and
Is ready to deliver her wonderful salye Adj
dress P. o. Box 1913, Davenport Argus.
Which shows campaign managers are not
alone in t. the b.
Yes; ii He Were Deeply Buried in One,
From the United Press Obit.)
Johnson's headquarters: A we'll worn
path in the red carpet over which the nil
grims moved in single file to shake Hi
rams hand, and placard "You can win
with Johnson" in waste basket.
AMONG the marriage license list we discern
the names of r. Alvin Ford, Moline. and LOWS
ID. Ishmlel, East Moline. Isn't there some Law
that will prohibit this?
ONE learns-again from the alert United
Press-that Carranzas former "debonair CHIEF
OF stan has escaped from revolutionary Off
GERS while enroute from prison to face court.
martial.
| REMEMBERING his chief, General "yobnnv,
knows better than to tamper with his ]uck
| r. e. NC.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

Copyright 1920 by James Morgan published by special
with the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

WE are indebted to our vigilant and charm
ing sculptures, Vera Dire, for the finger exer-
else" classic
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-16

julius Sylvester De witt Buriingama,
Pompous and pious and proud % Nh name;
A chap hypercritical,