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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-04-12
IF MOTHERS ONLY KNEW

During these days how many child
rem are complaining of headache, fever
ishshness, stomach troubles and irregu-
lar bowels. If mothers only knew
what Mother Grays Sweet Powders
would do for their children no family
would ever be without them. These
powders are so easy and so effective in
their action that mothers who once use
them always tell other mothers about
them. Sold by druggists everywhere.
-AdXertiSement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-04-12

New York, N. Y; discharged June 4
1919.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-04-12
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Use Soothing Musterole

When those sharp pains go shooting
through your head, when your skull
seems as if it would split, just rub alittle
Musterole on your temples and neck.
awaythepain, usually giving quickrelief.
Musterole is clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Better than
a mustard plaster and does not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly
recommend Musterole for sore throat.
bronchitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, congestion, pleurisy, rheuma-
tisn, lumbago, pains and aches of the
back or joints. sprains. sore muscles.
monia). It is always dependable.
3Oc and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
Pro6teering in Burglary Too.

The rs per cent increase in burglary insur-
ance rates is due, according to the underwrit-
ers, to . tremendous increase In losses" dur
ing the last six months. 1t reflects the pros
pcrity of the burglary industry, and the public,
as in all cases Of prosperity, has to pay for it
with a higher cost OF living. Burglars find the
purchasing power Of their incomes reduced.
and to make ends meet, they must increase the
amount of the swag From some OF the hauls
they have made in and around New York and
Chicago, they would appear to be profiteering
with as little conscience as any profiteering
tradesman Perhaps the department of JUS
tice could be induced to inquire into this aspect
OF the increase of burglary, in view of the lack
Of attention paid to it by the police.
But in return for the householder's accept
ance OF the higher rates OF insurance as nee
essary penalty of prosperity. cannot the burglar
be more considerate Of the prophecies?
These are glazing examples of unprofes-
sional conduct in what has ranked as polite
profession. Is the "gentlemanly burglar no
more? Has greed destroyed his manners
Profiteers are said to have no soul, but the
profteering burglar was supposed to be man
of finer instincts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
What's in a Name?

Naming babies after candidates may cause
embarrassment later in life. William Jennings
Bryan once humorously remarked that it would
be somewhat of handicap to him IL his par
ents had named him Grover Cleveland On
the other hand some embarrassment may be
felt by the great men thus honored.
In a western state triplets born in 1896
were named william, Jennings and Bryan
While in the main they are now followers OF
the commoner, nevertheless they have opinions
at variance with the Nebraskan in regard to
some matters of moment.
There Is also the present day example o,
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll notorious wal
Stacker. If the ex-president were still alive
his patriotism would surely revolt to think that
one named after him should be so conspicuous
az draft evader.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
Building New Basic Laws.

when the state constitutional convention re.
ceSsed the other day till Sept. 81 it had been in
session about six months. Is articles had been
passed upon and submitted to the committee
for final drafting and one subject, that dealing
with the state militia, had been put in finished
form. All subjects handled were those already
covered in the present constitution and none
involved pronounced departures The only
sharp issue arising was that between Cook
cunnty ana the downstate delegation over linn
itafon Of representation for the former in
thu legislature. and then the DOWNSTAIRS. after
carrying their point voted at the last minute
to- reconsider, which will throw the whole
question open again in the fall
Most OF the heavy work of the convention
remains before it. Among the proposals ad-
vanced to second reading and yet to be threshed
out are the following:
Fixing one election day
Providing system Of state audts of
county, town and school officers.
Prohibiting the use Of state funds in
support Of any sectarian institution.
Granting equal suffrage to women.
Making women eligible to jury SER
fvice, but not requiring it of them.
Permitting bible reading, without
comment, in public schools.
y Granting equal rights to all citizens
Eof the state regardless Of race OF color
Providing for system of farm loan
credits
Providing for a coming system in mu-
inequalities. in the interest of public
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
The Publisher. Expense Account.

American newspapers consumed 697 200 tons
of paper during the first six months of 1920.
or an average Of 1,294,5S0 tons annually ac-
cording to a review of the paper situation made
public today by the federal trade commission.
Current prices for news print paper jumped
from $3.50 to $40 per 100 pounds. during the
year from July, 1919, to June, 1920, the review
shows. Contract prices were boosted from
$3.50 to SAFE for the same period.
In view of these facts, is it any wonder the
American publisher finds himself up against
the proposition of raising both space rates and
the price of subscriptions? Yet of all indus
tries, the newspaper has been the slowest in
| passing on the increased cost of production to
| its patrons.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

I'D rather 30 out on the porch,
too, please" ne said.
"All right" she laughed, but
don't expect me to talk. I'm hoarse
from telling fairy tales"
1t was dark and cool on the
porch. with a round orange moon
coming up over the black lockwood
hedge. Carter, seated on the top
step with the wooden column at his
back, watched it reflectively.
I'm rather good at telling stories
myself" he said at last, true ones,
though"
Obi" said Celia Wont you
tell me one, il I'm good and don't
interrupt"
Carter leaned back more sofidly
against the wooden column. II you
won't interrupt till I'm through "
he agreed. This one is Called The
Golden Gift" Under the spell OF
his even, pleasant tones Celia'a
tired nerves relaxed gratefully.
'Once upon time there was q
queen who had four fair daughters
The flares came to the christening
! of each. To the first they gave 8
folden pen. to the second very
beautiful golden hair, and to tht
fourth a golden voice. But the
christening O; the third princes!
on q festival day in fairyland, 81
that the fairies in their haste for
got to bring a gift. We will send
it. they promised, but because w
forgot, it will be invisible and ",
may not tell you what it is. Tha
you must find out for yourselves
The years went on the roya
family wearied Of looking for tn,
promised gift.
~ fear the queen mother Otter
said, rs she drew the third princes
to her affectionately. that the fair
les were knocking my little daugh
tier
This rumor persisted. Everyon'
believed It, and the third princes
was quite naturally. affectionatel,
and gnnd-naturedly pushed into tn
BACKGROUND. The queen reall,
Ilored her third daughter. but sh
uaA - hnaU displaying tho goadel
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
What's I'm A Name?

VIOLA.
The practically unique occur
renee Of an cid Latin word as a
modern feminine name, without
change of spelling of significance is
evidenced in Viola. 1t is one of the
few names which has not under
gone lengthy process of evolution
from some root in a dead language.
1t has not even submitted to re-
vival but has passed down through
the centuries as the Latin word for
violet" and will remain a fem
mime proper name signifying violet
to the end of time.
There are many instances of the
use OF Violet in England and Scot
land. There is the equivalent
Yoland in France and also Violet
ia, a name born by Eva Maria
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
BY
MILDRED
MARSHALL

Veigel, the young dansuese who be-
came the wife of David Garrick.
But in Italy, where the Viola arose,
there is no record of its having been
used as a proper name.
The common opinion of etymolo-
gists seems to be that it was a fan
ciful name imported from Italy by
Shakespeare and bestowed upon
one Of his heroines in Twelfth
Night" But however it may be. the
Viola who loved Orsino endeared
the name in English hearts and II
has continued with great popularity
ever since the time of Shakespeare
The amethyst is the talismanic
gem assigned to Viola. 1t promises
her success in love and freedom
from vexation. Friday is her lucky
lay and 3 her lucky number.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
1EllHEillE DAILY SHORT STORY

this state Of affairs. Perhaps she
was too busy to think much about
it. And as she was usually cheerful
no one else thought much about it
either; not even Carter who, having
failing out Of the way Of coming
to see Norma, came rather reg
ularly just as friend of the fam
| lily. That is, he did not think much
, about it till returning one evening
from q two months trip he found
the uHnnewell house unaccount-
ably quiet. No one answered the
bell, although there were lights in
the hall and library. Puzzled he
tried the door. 1t opened easily,
and he entered. In the room down
the hal someone was speaking
And for all l know they are run
ming vets
! Surprised into evesdropping Car
ter hesitated, and presently Celia
! tiptoed out and closed the door
softly. Before Carter had time to
be embarrassed she saw him.
Back, Carter? Have a good
trip" she asked cordially. "Barry's
twins are just over the scarlet
fever. and l still keep the bell
muffled. The folks have gone to the
beach early on account of the twins.
couldn't risk contagion on account
OF her voice, and il anything should
happen to Norma's eyes" There
was no apology in Celia's tone
Mothers on the verge Of nervous
breakdown, and Daddy and Bill are
our income, Of course. Barry goes
all to pieces at sickness, SO I per-
suaded her 1t would be really bet
ter for the twins II she didn't stay
because I've always had . knack
for nursing. The quarantine is OF
now and they're getting along
nicely; before long they'll be run
ming around again. There are
soma neH magazines In tho library
think TIL go out on the porch"
i Her voice broke oddly on TIL
last word and suddeniy Carter rea.
1i1ed thn4 80 looked vkite and rery
itired. - Sealt1e1 ) unmbef 81
okAor tk14ln. To. - IQDderei
vAy n - - - - oeocs
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
i Ssls vaeatiss ~ SPECIFIC
Weunl infections.


The prevention Of ordinary
wound infection (septicemia or
blood poisoning") described in our
last conference, brought the victim
up to the interesting point at which
We sagely suggested that he con-
suit Z physician. It always makes
some readers angry when that old
gag il pulled here. However. when
. wound begins to pain or feel un-
comfortable, it certainly is advisa-
BILE to see q doctor about It, because
there is no telling whether the dis
comfort is merely that produced by
unintelligent dressing or the incip-
lent stage Of wound infection.
This common blood poisoning"
or septicemia manifests itself at
any time after the occurrence of a
wound, and is usually announced
by increasing discomfort about the
wound-tension, aching, burning,
throbbing-and also some swelling
about the wound. The lympth
nodes connected with the lympth
channels draining the wound area
become enlarged and sore-"ker-
nels" in the armpit, the groin or
elsewhere. Perhaps small reddish
or dusk lines are seen running up
the arm or leg along the Emphatic
channels. The victim feels a little
chilly, probably has a headache or
general aches-so that somebody is
sure to imagine he is taking cold"
All thees are danger signals which
call for immediate surgical atten-
ton. But the poisoning is INVAR-
IABLY produced by invading
germs, not by rust, dyes. verdigris
or any ordinary irritant.
Once in a while the germans hap
pen to be tetanus bacilli Qockjaw
germs). Especially is this likely
when the wound is sustained in OF
about barn or barnyard or a gar
den where manure is distributed
for tetanus bacillus is a normal in
habitant of the instestine Of domes-
tic animals and is commonly pres
ent in the soil and dust of barn
yards. Lockjaw infection mani
tests itself from four to twelve days
after the slight wound, by an in
creasing nervous tension, feeling
as though coming down with {
sore throat" but not necessarily
any marked changes of the wount
itself, though the injured part US
ually feels tired" or aches If !;
dose of anti-tetanic serum is ad
ministered shortly after the wount
is sustained. as should be done il
the treatment of all su; piciou
wounds in hot weather, lockjav
will not occur.
| Another specific wound infection
sometimes suffered on vacation il
rabies. The bite of any animal ma
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27
THE THIRD PRINCESS.
BY Christie Hayes.
Copyright, 1890, by Wheeler Syl

Copyright, 1920, by Wheeler Syn
dicate.)
Most people said that the only
reoAfkAble thing about Celia, be-
loqgtng rs she did to an unusually
4 taloAted family, was that there was
( 1otG1mg remarkable about her, un-
lea, OF course, you counted her
mile. And Carter Llewellyn had
Always taken most peoples word
4oe Il, % he continued to do So even
after he attached himself to
\ Nofma's galaxy Of admirers and
4 spent . great deal OF time at the
Hunnewell house.
There were seven Hunnewells-
Hasel, who was studying music:
Hill, who like his dad was a car
toonist: Mrs.. Hunnewell. who was
I pfoninent in settlement work /;
Barry, . married daughter, who
Nroka. and Norma, who was beau
dlal. And Celia.
Celia was, Carter thought. agree
Ing against with most people. a
voRy nice girl with q way Of smiling
NltA you instead OF at you. as Hazel
~, and IN apparent fondness for
the Affairs " the house; at least
- wAs nearly always engaged
With them. She appeared compe-
steat, too, In an unostentations way.
~ sother Hurnewells were III the
%1a1M Of making demands upon her,
sVtheak thAv nlways seemed conf
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

gifts of the other three that she
had no time for her.
"The little princess did not seem
to mind. She was never the least
bit envious. She sang all day long
and ran about serving everyone and
making all people happy who came
to the palace to marvel at her sis
ters' gifts. She was so willing that
the rest of the family grew to take
her servise as a matter OF course.
How sweet she isl they would ex-
claim, What would We do without
her" But they never said What
may We do for her! or course she
always seemed SO self-reliant and
cheerful. Let US make excuses for
them.
zone day after all the princesses
had grown tall, a brown beggar
came to the palace door. And OF
course it was the third princess
who answered when he knocked.
az am dying cried the beggar
and only one thing will save me
II you will give me your golden
gift it will restore me-
81 would gladly!' answered 1the
princess, but l have no COLDER
|. gift
"Ah, yes!' insisted the begkar
your golden heart"
4 There was a tense silence. Thu
night had grown silvery.
i did she-give him-her golde,
heart? asked Celia
Il don't know" Carriers yoic,
was tenser than the silence ha,
. been. His eyes looked deep int,
Celia's. did she-Celia! For
! am that brown beggar and you ar
, the third princess, and l want I,
know. Because il she did-sh
: stretched forth her hand. an,
the beggar took the golden hear
} still her hand was not empty. 70
! In It lay shining the Jewel calle,
! love"
u And the brown begEar,- sajI
! Celia softly, was not . hexxss !
) all. but . prince from . neiehboe
! ing countIy."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

W
Bill Sproggins had worried wife;
She worried day and night
He couldnt-not to save his life
Convince her twasnt right.
Shed fret about the coin they spent
For butter, meat and spuds,
For gas. electric light and rent.
For doctor bills and duds.
Now Bill himself was not inclined
4. To worry, fret or stew;
Twas seldom that he CHANGED to find
A thing to make him blue.
But Mrs. Sproggins worried quite
Enough for both. you see,
$50 should worry; am right!
Was Bills philosophy.
The cause of Bills unworried state
We Judge. from what she said
One night about her cheerful mate,
Was just an empty head.
II never worry, DEAR" said Bill.
"It puts one on the blink"
Said she, whats more you never will
To worry one must think"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27


urn postage Be brief All inquiries ~
TO each individual. No attention viii 10
tlesnake and remnants OF poison
Gus snakes are often found in the
stomachs of this and OF other
species. Rattlesnakes and other
poisonous snakes should be killed,
but poisonous snakes should DO
spared and protected as they RANK
among the best friends OF the farm
er and the gardener.
@. Do the various keys In mu'
sic express different feelings OF
emotions? G.. V. ".
A. There is a general belief that
certain keys do express particular
emotions best, and many composers
consciously or unconsciously en-
ploy them. The minor keys as
class are sad, somber, and melan'
choly, each having particular atiff
butes. In the major keys, c is sim'
pie, naive, and commonplace; U
rural, merry; B fat, noble, elegant
graceful; E fiat, sonorous, visorou''
/ chivalrous; and so on.
@. l desire to know why IN
used by the University Of Vernon"
thus, ~. V. M" A. +. b.
A. The IN" is added to the ~
| itials for the University OF se'
mont to distinguish from the oI'
versity Of Virginia.
@. Can diamonds be made arr
ficiany? r. o. n.
A. The diamond is crystail'ss.
carbon in its purest form, II
possible to make artificial diamua.,,
but attempts have proved ,ns :,
such stones are not the equai =
diamonds found in their nalu'N
state.
Il @. Do farmers have large iS~
lilies nowadays? +. H. :. -.
i A. A recent report shows ~ ~.
prising figures in regard 10 eIs ~.
dren in farm homes. There "a
but an average Of LIS undsl g
years Of age to each home, ana 70 Nv
between 10 and is years. -.
number of children in eastern IN ~
al homes is the lowest, ana on
Pacific coast the highest
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

There is real good in Babe" Ruth. the
heme run hitter of the New York Americans.
Anew York shoe dealer offered Babe" pair
81 shoes for each of his 80 home runs. Babe"
accepted, providing the shoes were boys sizes.
Tken he gave them to 80 needy boys. If "Babe'
keeps on. he will shoe most of the urchins in
Nv York-provided the offer holds out. At
Let accounts he had credit of IS homers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

asked to take it to Q jewelers. for
me and have it fixed. l let him
take it and then l did not see him
for three weeks. l wrote him a
letter and asked him about the
watch. He did not answer my let
ter, and SO l telephoned him. He
said the watch was still at the Jew
eler's and he didn't know Just when
ne could get it. but probably it
would be-in few days. That was
two weeks ago and still have not
heard from him. What can l do
to get my watch back?
WORRIED WANDA.
Telephone the boy and tell him
you would like to get the watch
yourself and ask him in whose
name he left it. Tell him that you
feel 1t is your place to do 80 and
you DO not want to impose upon
him. Probably he has not the mon
ey to pay for the repairs and there
fore avoids seeing you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have
been calling upon a certain young
lady for several months. Every
sunday afternoon and evening we
are together. On Sunday afternoon
We take a walk and then 20 home
for supper and go back to see her
again. Don't you think she ought
to invite me to stay to supper!
TOMMIE.
You should not expect the girl to
ask you to stay to tea. Her mother
may object and she therefore finds
it impossible to invite you. Per.
haps she is Inundated because sht
cannot.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: want Il
know two things about table eti
!, Quet. Is 1t proper to put tn,
spoon in the tea cup and leave i
there? And ID it proper to lean III,
knife and fork on the side Of tn,
plate or to put them on the table
cloth when they are not In use.
| THANK you.
| After stirring the tea, the spool
should be removed and placed Of
the saucer 1t the side Of the Gun.
The knife and fork should neithe
Be leaned on the side Of the Mat
nor placed on the tahlseloth. flae
! both knife and fork completely 0,
) the plata
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

keAO ~ oloAy hAbG6 lGtNIb).
Q. Who were the first naviga-
tors? A. MP
A. While ancient Egypt knew
ships which would sail upon the
Nile, credit is usually given to the
Phoenicians for the building of gal
leys which could stand sea travel.
AS early as 900 B. c. the Phoeni-
clan war galley had reached the
trireme stage and had decks, masts,
yards, stays, sails, ct cetera.
Q. What are circular numbers ?
l. NJ. c.
A. Numbers whose powers end
with the same figures as do the
numbers themselves; all numbers
ending with 0, l, 5, and 6 are circu-
Lar numbers since in raising such
numbers to any power the result
will still end in 0. l, S, and 6
respectively (36x36x36. or 21x21, Oh
5x5x5.)
Q. Give brief but comprehen
sive description Of the Plumb plar
for railroad adjustment? E. p. H.
A. This ia plan for the owner.
ship Of the railroads by the publ,
and their democratic operation b,
representatives of the public anc
the employees. 1t proposes to buy
the railroads by issuing government
bonds with which to pay for tn,
legitimate private interests in tn,
railroad industry. 1t proposes I,
operate them by board of i
directors. five named by the presi
dent to represent the public; fiy
elected by the executive operatin,
officers; five elected by the classj
lied employees. The earnings vii
4 be used, first, to pay operating ex
penses and fixed charges, such a
interest on the debt, and a sink
ing fund charge to reduce and ina
" pay OF the outstanding securj
ties. Any surplus due to eficienc
OF operation would be divided az
cording to savings sharing plan,
]. Q. Do some kinds Of snakes hi
, mathematics? CT
- A. The common king snake q
chain snake Il IN enemy Of the ri
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

That Jail in Columbus. Ohio, which was
robbed by one Of its inmates. ought to take out
bGFglary insurance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

EWeil, we will not hear about prosperity
r(et0red" this year. but how to make pros
pteity BAfe for democracy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-27

Yeast Is Not Cure-All-I have
heard that yeast is an excellent
remedy to take. Please tell me how
to take it. Nj. G. A.
Answer-Don't take it too seri-
ously. Yeast is a good food, con-
tanning vitamins, rich in protein,
and readily digestible. 1t is help
full in the treatment of some condi-
tons. You fail to mention what
condition you purpose to treat with
yeast.