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

AVN VI 0lnn8AA DhHOVAA IN
the Illinois legislature.
1Sse-Declared for Woman
Suffrage.
~1S37-Moved to Springfield,
Ill, and became Q lawyer.
Took his stand against
slavery.
1s4s-Noy. 4, married Mary
Todd.
One day while he was a store
keeper in New Salem, Lincoln's
long arm fshed out of barrel OF
odds and ends copy Of Black
stones Commentaries. Over its
fascinating pages he pored day
after day as he lay on the ground
outside his now neglected store
with his feet resting nigh against
the trunk OF a shade tree. The vol
ume finished, he began to borrow
other works on law from a lawyer
in Springfield. and people remem-
bered in all after years the picture
of the tall barefoot student intently
reading as he walked the 10 miles
of dusty road.
Before he became lawyer, Lin
coins neighbors elected him to the
Legislature, which was like a uni
versity for this unschooled man,
who never had lived in a town or
associated with educated people
Nevertheless he straightway be-
came leader of the Wings and fin
ally their candidate for speaker.
There are just two items in the
record of his eight years as a leg
islator that are worthy of remem-
brance- his declaration for
woman suffrage, long before that
question was an issue anywhere;
second, his stand against slavery,
though only one other member
Joined him in his bold dissent from
the otherwise unanimous action OF
the legislature in denouncing the
abolitionists in stead OF the law
less mobs that were prosecuting
them all over the north.
After Lincoln had become a ris-
ing young lawyer in Springfield
an dwhile Mary Todd, daughter OF
notable Kentucky family. was
visiting the prairie capital, tina!
pretty, high spirited little woman
accepted the shy railsplitter in
preference to even such a graceful
courtier as Stephen A. Douglas
But on the wedding day the bride,
groom failed to appear. for some
reason that remains in dispute
probably from a correct present..
ment that they were ill-mated in
temperament.
Once more Lincoln was so tor
tured in his melancholy soul tina,
friends anxiously watched over him
and he consulted by mail Gin
, cinnati physician, to whom he de
scribed his love sicknesses in the
past and in the present. In the enc
| his sense of duty or an ideal o.
chivalry triumphed over his fore
Copyright, 1920 by James Morgan;
with The Mcclure New
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05
Today's Anniversaries

1S20-United States congress pro-
hibited citizens from engag-
ing in the slave-trade unoer
penalty of death.
1S42-Fwo hundred lives lost and
100000 in property de-
Stroyed in a great fire in
Hamburg.
1845-ColOnel John J. McCook, one
of the Fighting Cooks" of
Civil war fame, born at Car
rolton, Ohio. Died at Rum
son, n. Y, IN 1911.
1S95-The pope issued a. letter of
sympathy with the ArpaAn-
- ian su6aSoSA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05
What's In a Name?
- BY MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright 1919. b. tbs Wheeler Syndicate Incl

stone. 1t is said to protect her
from danger and disease and to
strengthen the health of mind and
body. 1t is particularly lucky for
singers, preserving and clarifying
the voice. according to old super
stition. Friday is her lucky day
and her lucky number.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05

Fly season will be welcome this year, not
because We will be glad to see the flies, but
because flies and warm weather are closely as
ISOLATED. and besides people who are bent upon
swatting something will then have legitimate
outlet for their pent up energies
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05


have read your advice about
heart muscle, but am troubled
with muscles all through my body
as well as heart muscle
Answer-Most Of us nowadays
are troubled for want Of it. You
might try two miles of oxygen
three times day on the hoof for
|, it.
School Boards and Company.
To what extent may the school
board be held responsible when a
little girl repeatedly brings home
something besides knowledge in
her head? Our little girl has been
infested with vermin four times in
the past year. mrs. G. l.. CO.
Answer don't know. One would
have to examine the head of the
board to determine that point. In
a general way the school board is
| just as responsible for company"
as it is for the sore threats, ade-
noids, bed-wetting. scabies, nerv-
BUSINESS and various other disease
conditions caused or aggravated by
unhygienic conditions in the
school room.
Fishskin Disease.
I have what doctors call "fish-
skim" and especially on my arms
and legs. The skin is rough and
dry and nothing seems to help it..
Can you suggest any remedy for
this trouble?
Answer-We call it ichthyosis in
the consulting room. That makes
| it easier to take the fee. This
cream may be sparingly applied
! once a day:
Salicylic acid .......... 10 grains
NlSCeTlu vi oal
lLduOllu = III oAA .
Benzoinated lard (enough to make
one ounce.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05

upon him with the joy of posses
an ascending car and she looked
SION as ne hailed her. This is what
he said:
make it," ~"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05

Today is the anniversary of Mexican inde-
pendente and they're celebrating it in typical
fashion down across the Rio Grande
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05

admire the red-faced. squalling lit
tie stranger.
Talk it over quietly with mama
some time when she is hearing you
say your prayers, Mary. She will
tell you that the stork is not to be
taken too literally. but merely as
one Of those mythical personages.
And as you grow few years older
and learn how little birds hatch
from eggs and how the eggs grow
near the mother birds heart, your
mama will help you to understand
Just as much as any OF us know
about where all the babies come
from into the here.
Meanwhile l do hope the stork
will leave little brother or sister
at your house. il he can possibly
spare one for you.
Sincerely yours,
DR.. BRADY.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-05

yTiSht, 1920 by James Morgan; published by specla
with The Mcclure News paper Syndicate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
HAYS SEEMS TO BE RIGHT

WILL HAYS has announced that Harding
w will carry the northern and western
states and will have minimum Of 37S elec.
toral votes in the whole country. This mum
ber may be increased to 30S, IL some of the
doubtful states 60 as he anticipates
1t il always wise to discount any CSt
mate Of majorties made by the chairman Of
a political committee. II the estimate of
Mr.. Hays was unsupported 1t might be re.
rarded as too optimistic, but Clinton W
Gilbert. of this newspaper. and Mark Sull.
van, OF the New York Evening Post have
been making an independent study of cond-
tions in the West. They agree substantially
with Mr.. Hays.
No estimates have been made by Mr.. Gil.
bert He has contented himself with point.
ing out that Cox will fail to carry the states
which Wilson carried in 1916. Mr.. Sullivan
saws that Cox will get seventeen or, at the
outside, not more than twenty three Of the
12G electoral votes in the West. In 1915
Mr.. Wilson got all but thirty five electoral
votes in the same states.
The reason for this change in sentiment is
found in the dissatisfaction with Wilson
md the Democratic party and the determ.
nation to get rid Of them at the earliest pos.
aible date Mr.. Hoover described conditions
with precision when he said that the refer
endum was not on the League Of Nations,
hut on the failure of the Democratic party to
function as an instrument OF government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
VOCAL DIPLOMACY

A EUROPEAN commentator on world poll.
4 tics recently blamed the outbreak Of the
general war upon the telephone. To con-
servative cast OF mind the speed with which
certain decisions were made known, certain
questions asked and answered operated
against wise suspensions of Judgment.
There Is food for the ironic critic Of civili-
zation in this opinion. but it is none the
less countered and rather impressively by
historical evidence Of the perils OF delay and
interrupted communications in the heat of
national crises.
This was undoubtedly borne out by events
preceding tho Franco Prussian war. That
Count Bernstorf. In the later upheaval. was
plagued by the difficulty Of communicating
directly with his home government has also
been admitted. although perhaps this shfty
envoy somewhat ovcrstated his trials.
The latest effort to expedite important in :
tcrnational messages IL seen in a survey now
being undertaken by $50 diplomatists and
State Department officials. The party is
engaged in an inspection tour of the leading
wireless stations along the Atlantic. and yes
terday afternoon an examination was made of
the telephone apparatus with which Presi
dent Wilson. while at the Paris conference
maintained vocal connection with America
Calling up the Office" has, at least, one
dominant advantage over the messages In
script. The conversation must be cate
gorical and direct to be worth opening at
all. On the other hand the foes Of secret
diplomacy will be seriously embarrassed In
their quest Of the damaging papers"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
DR.. E. S. MEADE
On "can Co operation succeed?"

rr THE ,,o,,,o os ~. 1r,,.oa s...os ~.
/ ever to realize success with the CO.
operative buying system. they must forget
their desire Tor all the nlceties OF attention
and service 10 when they are accustomed
ana concentrate on the one ldea-iower
prices, In the opinion OF Dr: r.. >. Meade
professor OF corporation hnance IN the
wharton school OF the University OF itnn-
sylvania.
DIR. Meade. who is also one OF the prime
movers IN the FRANKLIN Cooperative so.
clety ADMITS that American people DO not
possess the co operative nature as DO EURO
ptSms, ou' d Nv thr;st an"t pa'.Se tSs oHa az
:t.; tenis.e anu Ill III ,.n niI ~ a.
teIls'es n,: tna' VIZ e.tn'uuis u1,ns uoIu. tno
snstO,'''''''n' en.tan, VI 'ne 'e'p''"'''' o'''"s
:.
s...,h. u, .nu ia"ie"san III nv me
Ws.Jo 80. T.; n;n;nn n,,s;,i" SS ::
eaue, % ,, ~ iIt 3 ,, pUIS'o,e @ only I;n 40
tl'' t .na. a.hIa - noI, ,;th .h, tnie
10 20 70 .ng s,. .louo'e W eoi'p's WIN '"e ioi-
'o"ine eonu,.'on'
fTee' 10 suosciiDs 10 sloch IN Inr cor
porhI9h 'hroush "hieh 'ne purcn"S'ns Is
carrleu oh'
Second. To buy merchandise in manu-
facturers' packages.
"Third. To buy standard merchandise,
omittng novelties and specialtics.
. Fourth. To nav the cost of delivering
or TO carry home their purchases
Must ray ior neser'e
Fifth. To pay a sufficient margin over
the cost of the merchandise. not only to pay
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19

burg under the leadership OF the local hous.
ing committee and the Philadelphia Real
Estate Board is devising plan to check
these handicaps to dwelling development. 1t
has been suggested that the charging OF ex-
ccssive commissions be made crime
In principle special legislation is a bad
thing but the lawmakers at Harrisburg will
face not theory but a condition. and no
remedial scheme should be rejected merely
because it Is novel. II will reflect upon the
resources Of government If II should confess
to helplessness in a situation into which
severe abuses have undoubtedly crept.
The rigidity Of economic laws is an i'm
portant factor in the case. but it is not the
whole of It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
PENN MUST DECIDE

d ECENT indications that the University
i. OF PENNSYLVANIA will support the en-
dowmPnt fund plan to relieve its financial
embarrassments were confirmed by the warm
advocacy Of this method expressed by Acting
Provost Pcnniman at a meeting of the New
York alumni last week.
Official announcement Of the policy has
not yet been made by the board Of trustees.
but the committee Of 100 prominent grad
uates. authorized to investigate the matter
last spring. is said'to have found the trend
of sentiment throughout the country heartily
in favor of organizing a private subscription
system on large scale. The merits Of this
rlln over that of the state university scheme
embracing the University of Pittsburgh and
State College will perhaps be disputed in
some quarters. But loyalty to the Uni
versity and devotion to its high standards
will best be expressed by union Of en-
dtsvors.
IL is arguable that either one Of the al
ternatives would work out well. The instant
need. however. is the definite establishment
Of some policy. Much valuable time has been
lost since DR.. Smith announced that an en-
dowment fund Of $50 900 900 was required
The amount is probably higher today. The
trustees can end costly delay by taking
specific stand.
The measure Of public interest can not be
determined until the University itself de.
cides upon the particular vehicle of relief.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
CAN THESE THINGS BE?

THOSE agencies studying the housing stu
l. alton ought to broaden their inquiries.
IL the statement made by local real estate
operator Is based on the facts.
Lack OF money to finance building opera
tions. along with the high cost Of building
materials. has been said to lie at the root
Of the failure OF builders to supply the de-
mand for houses.
The real estate operator names another
cause. He says that IL takes eighteen
months now to complete an operation which
could be completed a few years ago in six
months. This time is required because "in
1914 a bricklayPr who was paid sixty FIVE
cents an hour laid not less than 1900 bricks
a day, while now he gets 81 80 an hour and
we are lucky II he lays 500 bricks The
bricklayer gets twice as much money for n
days work as In 1914 and lays less than
one half as many bricks increasing the cost
of labor on a brick wall fourfold.
If this Ia true 1t is serious indictment
OF the bricklayers. We cannot believe that
self respecting American workingmen are
guilty OF any such Stacking.
The operator indcts the carpenters also,
for he says that they used to hang and fit
from ten to twelve doors in n day and that
they now hang only four.
These statements ought to be looked into
not only by the housing commissions. but
bv the representatives of the labor organiza
tions in order that they may be disproved, il
false, and that the alleged conditions may be
corrected If they exist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
oPeNNESS OF AN OPEN FORUM

IF THE church forum which is to be opened
in the Inasmuch Mission. in Locust
street. in November il conducted after the
manner of similar enterprises in other cities
1t will serve useful purpose.
George W. Coleman of Boston. who is to
make an address at the opening of the forum
has presided for years over series Of weekly
meetings in Ford Hall. in Boston. modelled
on the Sunday night meetings in Cooper
Union. in New York. A subject is selected
for discussion and distinguished speaker ia
secured to open the debate. After he has
had his say whoever in the audience is
moved to speak is allowed to have the floor
for limited time. 30 long az he confines his
remarks TO the topic of the evening. All
sorts Of people have found an outlet for their
views in this way. and the fcrment which
was serthng in them has had a harmless
vent Students of popular sentiment have
learned much about what the people were
thinking Of by listening to the discussions
II we are 10 have something of this kind
In Philadelphia conducted with tolerance for
the views of those who may disagree with
the management il will be beneficial all
around. If, however, the forum is to be
used merely for propaganda OF certain
kind. il will fail, no matter what the propa.
ganda may be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19


1.-THE task is, however, difficult. The
average consumer, so far as my observation
extends. dearly loves that precious amulet of
convenience and respcctabilty. the depart
ment store coin. They delight in the free
delivery service as the smart van halts at the
door and the large paper package is halded
in by the uniformed attendant while the
neichbors look on in admiration not unmixed
with envy.
They love the shopping excursion. in
snircd by the daily talk and the sound ad-
vice, buysearly and often, in the adverts-
ing page. They go with ever renewed inter
est to the great temple of merchandise where
the organ peas and the fountain plays,
where one can write letter, call up friends
for social chat. get manicure or a marcel,
where goods from every land are attractively
displayed for their admiration and where
poured round all is the devotion of the
attentive saleslady. directed by the sartorial
perfection of the foorwalker.
"The consumer loves the privilege of re-
turning goods purchased Of registering EN-
phatic objection and of receiving respectful
consideration. The purchase Of merchandise
under these conditions is more than a sordid
affair OF business. 1t rises to the dignity OF
a social function.
with all of these accessories and decora-
tions the co operative association has moth
ing to do Its rooms are small and it's stock
consists of samples. 1t demands cash in ad.
vance. 1t charges for delivery and handles
only standard merchandise. All that it can
offer is a reduction in their cost of living.
cut in their expenses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
EVENTIDE

The day Is past and the toilers cease
The land grows dim mid the shadows
gray,
And hearts are glad, for the dark brings
peace
At the close Of day.
Each weary toiler, with lingering pace,
AS he homeward turns, with long day
done,
Looks out to the west. with the light on his
face.
OF the setting sun.
Yet some see not with their sin .dimmed
eyes)
The promise of rest in the fading light.
But the clouds loom dark in the angry skies
At the fall of night.
And some see only a golden sky,
Where the elms their welcoming arms
stretch wide
To the calling rocks, as they homeward fy
At the eventide.
1t speaks of peace that comes after strife,
OF the rest He sends to the hearts He
tried,
OF the calm that follows the stormiest life
Gods oveptide. ..
John MeCras, s'In Flanders Fields and
Other PoemF."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
MORE HOUSING RELIEF PLANS

PLAME for tho desperate housing situation
- can be readily shifted by diverse cham.
nels Of sclfintcre.t Operating buiIdors
have complained Of excessive demands by
labor, This charge has been countorcd BY
tales Of proftecring in materia,s Artificial
Etringency in the money market IL alleged
as another rause Of the crisis. The lavmon
hunting a home is caught in whirlpool Of
argument, and without expert and comprc.
hensive information it il difficult to decide
which explanation is the most valid
Legislative remedies in profusion are Ger.
tain to be suggested in Harrisburg this win
ter. The latest program Of which consid-
Grafton will be asked is a reform OF the com.
mission system regarding the placing of
mortgages. The 10 per cent now charged is
declared to be damagingly dsproportionate
10 the service rendered.
Objection is also raised to the system
under which building and loan funds are
swallowed up by industrial or commercial
operations whereby money for house con
struction becomes frightened. The joint com
niittee Drafting relief legislation for Harria-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
A CLEAR TITLE TO VOTE

TT REQUIRES strong imagination and
l. vivid prejudices to argue against the op.
Grafton Of the suffrage amendment in the
coming election.
The great majority Of American women
have been wisely undisturbed by extravagant
threats Of interference with their right to vote.
Nevertheless, the Supreme Court has done
them service in refusing to advance the
suit brought by Charles S. Fairchild for an
injunction invalidatng the promulgation by
Secretary Colby of the nineteenth change in
the constitution.
The millions Of new electors are certain to
play an exceedingly important part in the
November contest. 1t is fitting that their
enthusiasm and in the main intelligent inter.
est SHOULD not be chilled by extravagant eff
forts to cloud perfectly obvious title. That
the Supreme Court ia unexcitcd by the case
is evident in the delay imposed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
Promoting the Cat

TTW'T IN" TI0'INtOn TOSt,
1nasmuch as rats did much damage to
his papers, Hindu clerk. who was in
charge of the official documents in one OF
the more remote Indian towns, obtained per-
mission to keep two cats, the larger of
which was to receive somewhat better ra-
tions than the other. A few weeks later
the head Office at Delhi received this, dis
patch 81 have the honor to inform you
that the senior cat is absent without leave.
What shall / doT' To this problem the
office vouchsafed no reply. After waiting a
few days the Hindu sent off a proposal '7In
re absence cat. ] propose to promote the
junior cat, and in the meantime to take
into government service a probationer cat
on full rations."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
Tho nIuesHen Files LOW

Frnm the Geological Survey Bulletin.
The average elevation OF Delaware is only
sixty feet above sea level, according to the
United States Geological Survey, less than
though its highest point, at Centervillc, New
Castle county. is 440 feet above sea level
higher than the highest points in Florida ;
Louisiana and the District of Columbia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19

We are given to understand by uS
match from % New brunswick, n. j., that "
15O diplomatists aud State Dlepar!mnst,n"nn. cp
ficials Who are inspecting wireless stations toS M
the Atlantic coast have been cGnSdcoi"tt dcnrntra
possibilities of calling up foreign tS roGa'i VI in
on the wireless telephone for reports i; ~ nst
portSpt diplomatic situations rLior III what
wholly comforting thoushtl IN in'nn nnnneratoy
a plight the State Department rtrsns,
would be in today II the wltsIGgs' woIIas
atlantic telephone were. In sqeu su,ons mssrs ssrs
order aud every foreign once ~ sstatus n
sending inquiries concerning lhe hsian yrp
imported hooch In the persohai
OF visiting diploInatists!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19

1t is apparently up to Assistant SeSii Sseis,
tary Of the Treasury Shouse TO ,"tss u
whether or not the baggage OF dPloESSSouy SSouy
Is to be searched for hooch. II Mr, 'Tb Siteb
were sufficiently British to drop Jarnssm an Il
out Of his name he would never urea"
doing anything so unkind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19
WashIngton's DIss patton

From tho Kansas City Times
Washington never bets on the election
The betting news all comes from New York
But Washington Is guessing now on The
probable make up of Harding'B cabinet-if
that Is OF any interest to Mr.. Cox.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-19

A silver trophy and four.ffthS Of
purse Of $4,000 will 90 to the winner o. u'
fishing boat race soon to be run of Halha,l
Fifteen cents to a plugged nickel that !.
race won't be delayed on account OF wea'a'
conditions