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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-28

Chinese typewriters are now being
made by American manufacturers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-28

Chairs are being made of paper,
twisted and reinforced with steel rods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

The Chicago Tribune, speaking of the VIC
Tins Of one Of Chicago's many bandit enter
prises, refers to him as "a young man Of 80.
with Z wife and two children and q little car. :"
The little car" no doubt often is more useful,
better behaved and more worthy Of confidence
than great many human beings. Also not a
few individuals cultivate it more carefully and
have better understanding of its power, me-
chsnical structure and idiosyncrasies than they
have Of any other member of the family, but
70 far 1t has not been the custom to mention it
as among those present" at social gatherings
or to enumerate It with the survivors in the
obituary column. The time may be coming
when we shall do such things, but it seems a
little Inconsistent for the Tribune to blaze the
way. in view of the extreme pains it took not
% long ago to discredit Mr. Ford and all his
works,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

Samuel compsrs naturally is . partisan in
all matters where labor contends for its legit-
mate rights, but even 80 he is pretty SAFE
man for all interests to tie to. Assailed On
the one side by reactionary employers and buf-
feted on the other By the rising tide Of radi-
calIsm his position is not an easy one. stu.
in the face of difficulties he manages to steer
. reasonably safe middle ground, refusing 70
be frightened by threats from outside his or
ganization or stampeded by clamor within IT.
II there were any doubt Of the quality Of
Mr. Gompers' Americanism his procurement
upon bolshevism should remove It He did not
indulge in any hair splitting as to what 1t Is
or any ambiguous phrases in telling what he
thinks Of it. He rejects it bodily. now and for
all time, as utterly ,unsuited for Americans and
inferior to the form of government that Ameri-
cans enjoy. What he said ought to 90 long
way in resolving the doubts of vacillating ones
within the organization of which he is the head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

The frequency Of bathing by no
means determines individual clean
liness. A great many people over
do the bathing business to the in
jury Of their health. So far rs per-
sonal hygiene is concerned daily
bathing in the colder part OF the
year is necessary for very few in
dlviduals whose work is exception
ally dirty. A soap and water bath
twice q week is sufficient for most
sedentary persons. and once a
week is as often as soap and water
bathing should be INDUCED in by
many cleanly persons.
Air bathing is another thing. We
can not take air baths too often
nor too long. The more time one
can pass every day without any
clothing on the better for ones
general health and for the health
of the skin.
Clothing is one of our chief OBJ
stacles to perfect health, clothing
OF any and all kinds.
The sebum or skin oil is fluid at
body temperature, but it sets when
cooled. According to Psychologists
estimates it is secreted in quaint
ties Of something less than a tea
spoonful daily. 1t serves at least
three important purposes: a. to
keep the skin clean; (2) to keep
the skin soft and pliable; 90 to
keep the body warm.
Soap and water remove the skin
oil. Therefore, the more an indi-
vidual battles, the dirtier, rougher
and colder he grows. Not so!
Well, then, the more frequently
end thoroughly he removes the
skin oil by means of soap and wa
ter the more difficult it will be fol
him to keep clean, smooth and
warm. l refuse to abate one so
called jot or little from that.
A skin with insufficient skin oil
is sa.low and unattractive to the
eye. Oil brings out color, as you
know if you have ever used furni-
ture polish. An oilless skin makes
an individual look older than he
really is. 1t is the skin oil which
gives the color Of health, and Of
youth. The oily skin, the shiny
nose Of youth. Don't let youth try
to hide behind drug store equip.
ment. All, and youth is warm
the oil keeps the skin warm. 1t is
the oil in the skin that makes the
skin you love to touch.
Chilly people must not battle
oftener than once a week. They
should not use soap at all for bath.
ing. Their baths should be like q
maiden's prayer. II they can skip
one occasionally, so much the bet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
ELAINE.

A southern favorite is Elaine,
that most poetical and harmonious
of feminine names. Before the
Civil war every proud family Of
southern blood had an Elaine
among its daughters, the Elaine
Fitzhughs and Elaine Dulanys were
legion, each a belle Of three coun-
ties" and the despair Of many a
lovelorn southern gallant,
But Elaine was not born in the
south by any matter Of means. Her
origin dates back to the days of
beautiful Helen of Troy, when the
name Helen, coming from the
Greek helios. meaning light, was
permitted to drop its initial h and
become Ellen. In Cambria, how
ever, this was too lacking in poetry
to be popular and it was called
Elayne. 1t occurred uuder that
spelling in the registers OF early
times and thus explains the gentle
Lady Elayne, mother of Sir Gala
had, whom Tennyson makes his
Lady of Shalott.
The name came to prominence
again as Lady Elayne of the Round
Table. Elaine the fair Elaine the
| lovable, Elaine the lily maid of
Astolot whose tragic fate is the
source OF song and story in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
Whats I'm a Name?
by MILDRED MARSHALL --
Copyright. 1919. By the Wheeler Syndicate. Incl

"Idylls of the King" Her Irish
prototype was Elayne or Eileen
O'Brin, who likewise met with a
tragic end, taking her own life af.-
er being carried away to Castle
Knock by Roger Tyrrel, one of the
fierce Anglo-Normans.
Tennyson's description of Elaine
is exquisite:
Where could be found face daint-
Ter? Than her shape
From forehead down to foot per-
fect-again
From foot to forehead exquisitely
9 turned
Fair she was, my king
Pure. as you ever wish your
knights be.
To doubt her fairness were TO
want an eye,
To doubt her pureness were 10
want a heart"
+
Elaine's talismanic gem Is the
pearl, giver of charm and love and
purity-fitting jewel for so lovely a
name. The lily is her flower,
fact which Tennyson uses with
such touching pathos in describing
the funeral bier of the dead Elaine.
Monday is her lucky day and 2 her
lucky number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
The Socialists Pledge.

The proclamation and war program adopted
by the Socialist party at the st. Louis conven-
ton in 1917 has been read into the record of
the case against the FIVE New York assembly
men whose seats are being contested That
makes an occasion for again publishing it In
the light of what subsequently took place it is
worth reading.
Unyielding opposition was declared to all
proposed legislation for military and industrial
CONSUMPTION and to all attempts to raise money
for war expenses. 1t was demanded that 1.-THE
capitalistic class responsible for the war pay
its cost" The proclamation continued:
1T is not war against militarism, and not
to advance the cause of democracy.
1.-THE entrance of the United States into the
war will serve only to increase the toll of
death and destruction. The. working class of
the United States has no quarrel with the
working class of Germany or any other coun-
try. The people do not want the war. They
are plunged into it by the treachery and trick
cry of sthe capitalistic class through the repre-
sentatives in congress. 1t is a crime against
the people of the United States and of the
world. No war is more unjustifable.'
Not all Socialists subscribed to that decla-
ration. What the individual stand of the five
men whose right to sit in the state legislature
is in question may have been is not yet clearly
proven. Records show, however, that the ma
jority of the locals to which they belonged en-
dorsed it and so did a majority of the party
throughout the country. 1t is asking good
deal for those who did not publicly demur then
to come now with plea to be given the benefit
Of the doubt.
By thus arrogating to themselves the right
to Judge great public question, refusing to
abide by the will of the majority and arraying
themselves actively against it, and by declining
to accept part of the sacrifices and dangers
involved in defending their own homes, lives
and freedom the average Socialist technically
has forfeited the right to share in whatever
security and other advantages that may result
1t is hard to be patient with plea for 3D.
litical rights when the privileges of citizenship
have been SO recently and so grossly Haunted.
The natural impulse to extend instead we'll
| aimed and forcibly propelled toe. That seems
| to have been the way the vast majority of the
members of the New York assembly felt about
it. The hearing is to determine whether they
are justified in changing their minds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

grew rapidly into something more
deep and lasting
They were both around the age
OF 40 and had come to that quiet
understanding Of accepting things
as they were; neither inquired into
the others affairs.
A buxom widow was Myra, with
one child. whom she boarded at a
small farmhouse in the country.
Little Irene Virgins was the joy of
her life. and Myra delighted in her
! trips to the region where she could
breathe Gods pure air, away from
the smoke and dust of the city. One
day, as she and Irene were starting
for a stroll over the hills, a rosy
checked lad of 10 begged to 60
with them.
He lives here, too. Mamma"
pleaded her little girl. Hes my
bestest chum. Can't he CO.,"
We'll, all right" replied Myra,
good naturally. and taking his
hand she inquired: What's your
name, little boy?"
MY names Jack Roland" was
the sturdy reply. as he stumbled
along by her side.
"Roland!" gasped she. hearing
the name. Then. curiously. ANA
what's your fathers name! Jack,
toor'
"No NV daddy's mama is lin, !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
FAIR AND FORTY.
BY Lillian NJ. Richards.
Copyright, 1920, by the Wheeler

copyright, 1870, by the wheeler
Syndicate. Incl
Down on a narrow street, where
the newsboys are shouting Extra"
most OF the time, Myra Virgins sits
Ut the cashiers desk in one of those
famous restaurants with a buck
wheat front. For three years now
she has sat in the same chair and
In the same window. Her eyes and
ears are always open and nothing
escapes her notice.
Say, mister" loudly called Myra
one day to a customer trying to
sneak out. pay your check here,
please"
.Huh." growled the man. coming
back, stink you're smart, don't
your And slamming the money
down ON the counter. II suppose
you thought was trying to steal q
iced
my goodness. no." replied Myra.
Gmilingly. Guess you were bud
denly called to . IRE, but after this.
when In here. be sure and see ms
before you leave"
well, 10 that So" sneeringly. II
suppose you're the one who runs
4Ais place. or maybe you" !.
/ Just then her antagonizer felt a
strong hand grab his collar and de-
;nDnnd IN apology. Without hesitat-
5{a6 thu frfftaAt murmured some
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
HQdrt, goHOfnQ.
" x-nRC. ELlZABETH THOMPSON
[-HKJ. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: 1 am a
married woman of Is and have
three children. and my husband is
in the penitentiary for life. l have
been staying with my parents. They
are very mean to me and the chill
dren. l am in love with another
man who is very good to me and
the children.
have been to see my husband
three times and he treats me coolly
when I am there. Would it be best
for me to get divorce and marry
the man l love and have a good
home for the children? All l have
is what l make by the week. Or
should l wait for my husband for
years with the chance that he will
never get out? I could not be sat
isfied with him again and could not
bear to part with the man I love.
A WORRIED WIFE.
It seems to me that you would
be justified in securing a divorce.
Be sure, however, that the man you
marry is worthy this time. You
will not gain anything by marrying
a man who is willing to let the re-
sponsibility OF earning a living rest
upon your shoulders.
"Petutz": Do not marry either
of the boys. since you find the
country lonely and are city bred,
you would bring unhappiness to
yourself and to the man you mar
ried. At the age of 20 you do not
need to worry about marriage. En-
Joy young meK and trust that later
the right one will come into your
life and be known by your Low. for
him.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
girl ~ years old and considered
good-lookfng. / am of Swedish ma
tionality, but people l meet rather
think am French. a. am dark
and OF the piquant type.
| have not many friends hare and
ne people I have met In general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

ing her arms limp, became fright
Jack Roland and his daddy, who
were walking nearby, came to theft
ened and cried for help. Little
assistance. The cold snow on
Myra's forehead revived her to
consciousness, and Jim's surprise
was great as he recognized the
woman. In pain she told him OF
her sprained ankle, while he loos-
ened her shoe and administers (
first aid.
as this little girl your sister,
ne asked smilingly, after the pain
had subsidized.
mo, Jim, she's my daughter" ex-
planned Myra quietly I've been a
widow for several years now. And
IL thought until recently that Won
were single also"
Why-so am" he replied en-
phatically. Little Jacks mother
died when he was baby"
"And-and Mamma" asked Mvrs
tremblingly.
MAMMA WIN a relieved look
shes my sister, and has almost
been mother to Jack. who knows
her BY no other name"
Then, leaning closer, and lool;n .
into her eyes, he continued: 'Myra
dear, he would 50 like to have 4
real mother. The children alreaaS
love each other. Could-could Won
ever care enough about a his
clumsy like myself to ="
"Oh, Jim. I'm SO happy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

@. Is there more rainfall in Flor
ida in summer than In winter? ]. H,
A. Throughout Florida there is
more rain in the summer than in
1.-The winter. The rainy season be-
gins and ends little earlier in the
western part than in the eastern
part of the state. The dryness of
the winters is an important factor
In making Florida an ideal winter
resort. By far the greater part of
the summer rain comes in the day
time in the form of brief showers
which cool the air.
@. Is it possible to borrow money
on a government war risk insur-
ance! TX q
A. War risk insurance that is
payable in monthly installments
over a period of 30 years. is NOT
assignable and it is therefore not
possible to borrow money! on such
insurance. The converted perman-
ent policies provide for loans at
any time after the first year equal
to 81 per cent Of the cash surran-
der value.
@. What qualifications are nee
essary before a man is eliRibl4 IA
become president Of the United
States? l.. H. NJ.
A. The constitution provides
that . candidate for the presidency
must BE- . native born citizen OF the
United States, must have attained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
way she heard little Jack say to

way she heard little Jack say to
Irene:
MY nanna's coming this after
noon with daddy. She brings me
candy and everything
Unable to restrain the question
any longer Myra asked: And who's
your mama, little boy?" at the same
time dreading his answer.
why, that's his mother, OF
course" quickly replied Irene, as
If Myra ought to know.
"She works in the CITY, Joined
Jack wistfully.
Myra's heart was beating like a
trip-hammer. and each yard SEEM
ed like a mile before they reached
the house. Her head ached, and
her eyes burned with tears as she
hastily bid them goodby.
1t was with quiet dignity that she
refused Jim's many invitations the
next week. and his big jovial face
wore puzzled expression, although
he said nothing. Myra, who was
usually the picture Of health, look
ed drawn and pale. She'd grown
fond of Jim Rowland, and to dis
cover him in this light hurt not a
little.
One Sunday. few weeks later.
Myra started for the country. She
longed to get away from the noisy
crowd, away from the hustle and
hustle Of people who cared for
nothing but themselves. With her
little girl. she wanted to climb the
hill and forget her troubles.
Tucking Irene On her sled, Myra
started down the back lane through
the meadows. The cold, clear air
brought the color to her cheeks. =.
Irene pulled the end of her scai,
and shouted. ''Gitty-up-horsey." II
was . wonderful day and ended ali
too quickly. On their way back. rs
Myra went to jump a brook she
fell with . scream in the snov,
rene tried to help her Up. but ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

have nothing to talk about but their
social gatherings, their homes, ba-
bies and big quantity of gossip
AS such doesn't interest me, they
think ] am proud.
Please tell me some way to over
come this Stranger feeling as u
makes me.very unhappy.
l do not like factory or house
work and have the ambition to
learn some artistic line of WORK.
Could you please suggest some
thing that would be inexpensive 10
learn and at the same time profit
able and interesting? Please tell
me also how to becoh e an actress
DREAM GIRL.
Social gatherings homes, babes
and friendly gossip can be inter-
esting. PERHAPS you are too much
absorbed in your own interests and
should enter into the affairs OF
other people more. Study your as
soeiates. When a mother tells you
about a sick infant, remember anu
the next time you Sc her ask her
how the child is getting along. Tnis
will make friends for you.
The arts are not remunerative
cannot suggest any that would DC
easy to learn and would assure
good living If you feel a strong
urge to become an actress and thina
you would be success. you couia
probably make good living III
that way. Remember, however
that character should come mrs!
Do not choose any profession
where you are not sure your char
acter would stand the test OF Us
temptations.
1t would probably be advisable u
try to get into moving pictures.
Look through a movie magazine
and decide which company wouis
suit you best Probably you ~ou'a
prefer one mean home.
Swedish people as so successfo.
as nurses that it might be a COCA
plan to enter q hospital and tram
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
From the Scrap-BOOk.


We found this on much-fngered page, and
COPY it for the edification Of the coming genera
ton, who may wonder what we mean when
speaking OF the local color of those good old
days"
"A timid mouse lived in an old cella1 and
was in daily fear of the big house cat. Also
in the same old cellar was a big wine barrel
One day the mouse discovered the barrel leak
ing at the bung Cautiously she dipped one
dainty paw in the delicious fluid, licked it, then
sat up and took notice. Ditto, she dipped the
other paw. She became more enthusiastic
Then she repeated the performance. Presently
she rolled over and over in the pool, and licked
herself off with great gusto. Then she started
up the cellar steps crying agressively:
Nov where in the-is that CAT?
do you know where little girls 50, who
do not put their money in the basket?' asked
the Sunday school teacher of little Emily.
"Yesm-to the movies" answered Emily
demurely"-Selected.
%
Heard Over the Telephone.
"IIello honey. is this my little sweetheart
carolled familiar voice.
mo, indeed, it Is your wife" snapped the
icy tones-and then the receiver went up with
bang!
Hello, how are you MIS- SYKES!
"Oh, not very we'll, I'm not to say sick. but
we've been having an awful tryin' time to oul
house this week."
'Why. what's the matter, are you havn
company"
"Oh, no, but Henrys been home since Mon
day with a sore foot"
A Great Affliction.
"A teacher had told class of juveniles tina,
Milton the poet, was blind. Next day she asked
if any one of them could remember what Mil
tons great affection was
Argonaut
Why Some Of Our Eligibles Remain Eligible.
Emery Emmerson, who was married two
weeks ago, is able to be about town again, and
will soon resume his duties at the old stand
Exchange.
How Kind SOME People Are.
Lady to drygoods clerk: Have you nice
warm under clothes?"
New clerk: "Yes'm, yes'm, thank you"
at amt no use to grumble and complain,
It's just as cheap and easy to rejoice,
When God sorts out the weather and sends
rain
Why rains my choice" RILEY.
Sufficient Evidence.
Boy: what makes you pick on me?
hain't done nothing"
Girl: "Tain't necessary. Your looks il
enough"
Editors note: We wonder if this was thu
inspiration for the above poemo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

!, - pos'ase, be brief. All inquiries Az
" each individual No attention viii b.
the age of IS years, and must have
Deen resident within the limited
states for period of IA years
Y. What was the actual value Of
the ~ pieces of silver for which
JUDAS betrayed Christ? L. " 8
"A. Ihey were actually worth i'm
american money 1858, which w.s
a fair price for a slave in those
days. 'Do'e
z. II a widow of soldier OF the
world war marries, does the COM
pensaton to her children cease? p
NJ. W. ~ H.
A. The government comnens,
ton granted the the widow ceases
at the date of her remarriase but
the compensation paid to the chill
dren will continue.
.. What governmental tn,rean
redeems mutilated paper bills? f.
A Mutilated currency which VT,
wish redeemed should be sent n
tnei secretary OF the treasury re-
compton division. Washington, D.
Y. At what age are navy ofiicsrs
e,lfeu K. G. r.
A. Navy omeers are retired for
disability or after they become e.
years OF are Affav ra+s~>--.~
receive IS per cent of the paw Of
me grade held at the time Of re.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

Maybe It is good policy on the part of the
police department Of New York to organize
thousand sharp shooters and four machine
gun squads to be ON duty at all times in case
Of riots. Just the same the news does not
leave an agreeable impression in the mind OF
the average American. 1t brings the situation
in the big European centers decidedly too close
to home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
Where's the African?

Many thousands Of dollars worth of paving
has been laid in Rock Island during the years
that the resurfacing of Twentieth street be-
tween Seventh and Twelfth avenues has been
held in allegiance. Other projects are sug-
gested. put through the courts, contracted for,
completed and even paid for, but when it
comes to the part Of Twentieth in question
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

Shooting of Chicago doctor by a drunken
same city charged with writing 300 whisky
prescriptions" in a day help US to realize
the manner In which responsibility for ma
tional prohibition is being shifted from the
legal to the medical profession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

Threats OF organizations Of French women
10 boycott shops making or selling indecent"
dresses, and the places which permit them to
be worn will be commended. 1t is fitting that
the country which inflicted such styles upon
~ should show the way to reform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
ONE YEAR AGO

With the support Of the British
and French delegates. President
Wilson's system Of mandssor,e,
was put on the Official record hv
the bureau Of the peace confer
ence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

Senator Sherman Odd not let false modesty
stand in the way Of his introducing the reso-
ssautiOn to declare Lincolns birthday national
holiday. Some folks, you know, say the SEN
stor looks like the great emancipation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30

Is nock Island has lost good and sssc0 a.
/ - ~ the death OF Michael O'Connor. He
ntasted from humble beginning and BY MS
own efforts won q place of influence and the
Kind regard of his fellows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-30
FRIDAY, JANUARY -, issa

Il Sympathy Of tho community goes out to
nherif John Miller In the great loss ne mas sas-
4ained In the death Of Mrs. Miller.