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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-22

cabbage patch, instead of raising Its
head. it just runs up the elastic tow
ers: and if danger threatens, they get
shorter and shorter. until they disap-
pear in the creatures head. without
leaving so much as hole or bump
to show what has become of them.
AS cold natured as a snail seems 10
he. it has quite social streak running
through its makeup. and they often
gather under a cabbage leaf. or a rot
ten plank. get right close together.
and to all appearances. seem to enjoy
each others society. AS soft and
mushy as snail is. it has a good set
of hard-cutting teeth. and those who
have cultivated their acquaintance. in
ternaily as we'll as externally. tell US
that they are furnished with about all
the organs. that we have such time
keeping in order. They have a tongue.
brain. teeth. nerves. a liver. heart
and a complete system of blood YES
sells. Young snails have their full
quota of enemies, but a fullgrown
specimen. with its languid ways. is just
a little too much for the average bird
TO tackle. A domestic fowl will walk up
to one. give it the once over. and stroll
OIL as much as to say: Excuse Me-"
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By FRnNk |. SoLhP

pieces ready in which the same size
hole is to be bored. Mark the center
of it now. however.
Next get out the bolster and axles,
marking the centers of the holes to
be bored in them. Part C can be
made next. This will require some
careful work in laying out. 1t will be
well to postpone the cutting of the
tongue groove until the hole for the
carriage bolt is bored. This will in
sure holes with sharp edges.
Make the tongue next. Mark loca-
tons for the holes to be bored. The
next step can be the boring of the
various holes, the locations of which
you should have marked. Holes that
go clear through a piece should be
bored from both sides to insure ac-
curacy. In boring the holes for the
various screws, remember that two
sizes should be made-one for the
shank of the screw and the OF her for
the diameter at the bottom OF the
threads.
The hardest part OF this construc-
ton will be the making of the wheels.
If you have access to a turning lathe,
the process will be very easy. hut II
not. the work may be hard Wheels
formed as the drawing shows look
more attractive than those with both
surfaces fiat. but il it is found incon-
venient to make than, this wav usa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-22

sight of whom made Arthur grow red
and clench his fists. 1t was Bob
Mathews.
1T was just a joke" explained
Frank. Bob and I thouI hit 1t would
be fun to scare Conner. but I'll never
do it again. He pretty near broke my
neck chucking something down on me
in the dark"
We'll. how about me?" said Bob.
indignantly. Didn't you fall on top
of me and nearly knock me out?"
Come outside and I'll knock you
out again." said Arthur.
Now. boys" Franks father inter-
posed. Tets call 1t quits. l built this
hidden stairway from my library to
Mothers room because she has been
sick and I can run up quickly If she
needs me while I'm at work down
there. I suppose 1t made the boys
think Of a practical joke on you-a
mean trick but you've come out ahead
You've shown that you're no coward
and the jokers have enough bumps to
reward them. Suppose we all shake
hands"
This the boys did without much
heart. but later Franks father did
much toward soothing Arthur's feel
ings by saving:
We'll. Mr.. Agent. I'll take ten sub
scriptions to your magazine one for
myself and the others for the people
whose names and addresses I will give
Won"
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gets good and dry. it soon dies. Touch
one even on hot August day. and it
Will be as cool and damp. as if it
had just been taken off of ice. and
as the perspiration trickles down your
face. you wonder how it manages?
They hide away during the day. as
sunshine is as deadly to them as
poison gas is to humans. When a
long wet spell" comes in summer.
when all outdoors is rocking with
moisture. when every depression is a
puddle. and the clouds are ready to
spill more dampness. the snail folks
do not wait for darkness. but come
out from their hiding places and seem
10 have the time of their lives.
A full grown snail is about as long
as mans middle finger. and a good
deal larger around. In color il matches
pretty well the usual shade of the soil
of the garden. and is nothing like as
conspicuous as potato bug with its
yellow sweater. The snail has two
curious horns or feelers that 1t can
shorten or lengthen at pleasure. like
a rubber band endowed with life. II
is said that the eyes are located at
the ends of these uncanny horns and
if it wants to get better view of the
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some narrow stairs leading up. he
was standing there thinking. when
suddenly he got hard push from be-
hind which sent him headfirst towards
the stairs.
"Gee!" he exclaimed. scrambling to
his feet. Just then the panel swung
shut and there he was alone in the
dark.
Hey there! Let me Quit" he
shouted throwing himself against the
door. But soon he realized that it was
no use trying to break down the door
and probably nobody could hear his
cries.
He had some matches in his pocket
and these he lit one after another and
examined his prison. The door was
heavy and solid and Arthur could find
no trace of latch or fastening.
"a trick door," he muttered. well.
I'm not going to stay here. I'll try
the stairs"
Still holding his heavy bag of maya
zines he crept cautiously up the stairs,
his heart bea ting fast. He had gone
only a little way when he heard the
panel below him open and shut again.
Then a stealthy creak on the stair!
Somebody's following mel" thought
Arthur. with a shudder. Then he
shouted boldly: who's there?" No
reply. only creak. creak,
"Ill fix you" muttered Arthur.
through clenched teeth.
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Bracing himself on the stairway he
swung his magazines up and hurled
them bag and all in the direction OF
the stealthy sounds. Bang! Crash.
Wool! Arthur waited for no more but
scrambled up the mysterious stairs as
if lmps were after him. In fact he
had a notion that the old man must
be crazy.
Suddenly he dashed into a solid OBJ
jeCt. 1t was another door, only this
time it was not so solid for as the
boy rushed at it it gave way. The
next moment Arthur found himself
standing in the middle of a CHEEKY.
bright room and somebody was cry
ing:
My gracious."
whats this mean?" demanded a
man rising from the window seat. A
lady was sitting in a chair by the WIN
dow looking very startled.
Arthur rushed to the door behind
him. slammed it shut and set his back
against it.
There's a crazy old man down
there. sir" he painted. You better
call the police"
What" exclaimed the man. then
he smiled grimly. Il bet this is some
of Franks doing. he said and opening
the door he shouted: Frank, come
here"
After awhile a battered little fellow
with white wig over one eye came
hobbling in followed by someone the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-22

just the plain wheel. II lathe anu
band saw are not available. lay INV
wheels out with a pair Of sharp dl'iu'
ers. scoring rather deep. with tuih-
ing saw. saw them as near the ilhe
as you can. finishing exactly to Inc
line with a wood rasp. BY being very
careful. the wheels may be hollo"eu
out with a common gouge. just
bit of patience and care is all that
required. though that may be some
what hard for some.
When all parts are made. assemnie
and test for proper fitting. Take apa''
and sand WELL It is assumed rha'
you will wish to paint the cart. ana
good job can be obtained more easily
if the parts are smoothed with sahd-
paper. The painting may be done
before or after the parts are hnaiY
put together. Just as you choose
Sometimes it is more convenient 10
paint each piece separately. hang.ns
IL up to dry.
Give considerable thought to the
color scheme you will use. 1t is MOI
recommended that you use a grea'
many different colors. but your cart
will look better if you use at least
two. This gives nice contrast. No
color scheme is suggested because
tastes vary a great deal. so is ietl
to each individual to solve to This own
satisfact
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I" RTHUR Common went up the
steep marble steps OF Number -
Monroe avenue without expect
= ing to have an adventure. Per-
haps II he had known what lay behind
those heavy doors he would not have
rung the bell SO boldly or waited SO
calmly on the doormat.
He did not wait long. the doors
opened silently as il of their own ac-
cord and Arthur walked into the hall.
holding tightly to his bag and feeling
bit uncomfortable. although he did
not know just why.
The hall was large and high and
dark and just as the boy was wonder
Ing what kind of new contraption II
was that could open doors so smooth
ly. he heard a queer sound which
made him look around.
Crouched by the door and STARING
at him was white-haired. white.
whiskered old man dressed in bagg,
black suit
Good afternoon, sir" said Arthur
politely. I'm taking Bob Mathews
place while he's away. selling the
Monday Morning = Magazine. Thu
place is on the list he gave me. Mayb,
you would like to subscribe to The
magazine. sir. It's full of timel,
topics. snappy stories and clever il
Illustrations. Here is a sample copy
Arthur held out the magazine blu
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T he HIDDEN Stairs

instead Of taking 1t. the old man rolled
his eyes, pointed mysteriously at his
eye and his nose and shook his snowy
head.
Guess he must be deaf and dumb.
poor fellow" thought Arthur. But
the old man was reckoning him.
Arthur followed through the hall to
large library full of gloomy furniture
and dry-looking books.
The walls of the room were paneled
with dark wood almost up to the cell
ing which made the room all the
gloomier.
Guess l have to wait here for
somebody who can talk" said Arthur
to himself.
The old man walked to the wall
and began feeling along the edge of
one Of the wood panels. After min
ute, while he boy looked on. the panel
slowly opened and what was Arthur's
surprise to find himself looking into
dark hole where the panel had once
been.
The old man now turned and waveo
his hand towards the opening. He
! was inviting Arthur to enter it. A lit
tie SILVER quivered down the boys
spine. but he was no coward and he
thought: ANY way T.! probably get
! subscription" as he peered into the
mysterious opening.
/ In the dim light he could make out
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-22
A USEFUL THING

Nh pshaw. I've lost my handker.
81 chief again. That makes The
bird one this week"
" You should not be so care
less of such a useful thing said
mother.
What did people do before they
had handkerchiefs? asked Clara.
Handk erchIefs have been used by
people the world over for many hun
creds Of years." explained mother.
but when not in use they were care
fully concealed. and never mentioned.
The ladies of olden times regarded
handkerchiefs much as we regard un-
derwear. and they were classed with
the 'unmentionables'"
How funny" said Clara, But l
remember a play Of Shakespeare's
that we read al school. 1t was called
The Moor of Venice-Othello'. and
handkerchiefs were mentioned in that.
wasn't it written many years ago?"
1t certainly was written many years
ago. In the seventeenth century to be
exact. But then handkerchiefs had
become more popular IN England than
on the continent of Europe When
that same play 'Othello' was acted in
France at the beginning of the nine
teenth century. the French actress.
Mile. Duchesnois. gathered courage TO
appear In the play with the handker-
chief IN her hand. But when she had
10 call it by name her courage failed
her and she referred to it as "a light
tissue Even this slight reference. to
such thing as handkerchief. made
in public called forth storm Of pro-
test from the audience and the poor
actress. who was but speaking her
! lines. was almost Kissed from the
stage. When the Empress Josephine
set the fashion for all the ladies OF
Europe as well as for those in France.
she used dainty square of lace and
muslin to hide her imperfect teeth. As
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-22
Hitch Your agonTo a Star"
fRalph Waldo Emerson-Born May IS. 1S03)

these boys worked to lessen the bur.
dens of their mother. Ralph dreamed
his dreams and made his plans for
future work. He wanted to he a
minister and follow in his fathers
ministerial footsteps. In all his plans
his mother helped and encouraged
him, and finally with the aid of some
interested friends he was able to en-.
ter Harvard College and begin the
preparation for his chosen calling. At
college. too, he worked when lesson
time was over. He had TO earn his
way through college and so he waited
on the table at one Of the rooming
houses. thus earning part of his
board. Do you think boy who had
to fight against such odds to carry
out his dreams knew what II meant
to hitch his wagon to star? He
never lost his dreams although for a
time II seemed that they we're slip
| ping from him. After leaving Har-
ward he had so little money that 60
| ing on with his studies was imnos-
sible. So he took a position as teach
er and saved his hard earned paw
until he had enough to study for the
| ministry.
| But although Emerson roo lived his
| ambition and became minister. h's
natural talent he soon discovered Law
| IN the way Of teaching. He gave IN
the life he had spent so MANY years
fttinr himself for ard began 70 write
| his ESSAYS" for which he Is famed
the world over. and to deliver ler-
| lures that won him fame as a teach
! or. Hare arc some Of his wise saw
'-rs that would he good for yoc TO
| follow:
"The first wealth Is health"
ZEE content with little so II be
vour own"
"k man should make life and ma
ture HAMMER - VS.. or he had better
| ~o,--~ hoo~ horn
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nHERE was once a little girl in

- HERE was once little girl IN
old Concord town. who. when
ever she felt that she needed en-
~ couragement and hope. would
go and stand before the house of
her wonderful writer. Standing be-
fore the stately old homestead she
would peer through the window al
the fine faced. gray haired gentleman
within the coy study. Then she would
hitch her wagon to a STAR. would
make great plans for her future and
would go home to dream Of future
fame. The man who inspired this lit
lie girl has inspired many others 10
rise in the world He was the author
If the words hitch your wagon to
STAR. DO you know his name? He
was Ralp Waldo Emerson. one Of the
master minds Of America.
Life for the boy Emerson was not
an easy one. and 7 can imagine him
as poor lad htching his own wagon
- star and fighting for better days
He was horn in Boston in 1903 When
he was but eight years old his father
brothers and sisters TO make their
way in the world Money was scarce
and clothes were few Some time
Ralph and his brother Edward had
but one overroat between. Whose
turn is It todav?" would tauut their
school-mates as they went into the
coat room after school. who's going
20 get the coat 'odav?" But the bows
were sensible as well as proud and
| thew allowed none Of the taunts 70
| become too nersoral As the two
| brothers walked homo from, school
one IN tho warm coat the other with
visions If warmth on The morrow
they had no time TO think of ioinins
the games Of the other hovs for they
knew their was work waiting for them
AT home
| Household duties took the time N
! ,oet hove Give 70 r'av a-d while
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On n summer mornings, when ev-
erything is dripping with dew.
and before the sun has done
away with the freshness and COOL

Si ytHiiS ID ulipplb6 Win uS"'
and before the sun has done
" away with the freshness and COOL
ness of the night, you may have no
ticed curious, silvery looking curves
and curliques over the steps and
around the roots of the trees. They
look as If one had taken a brush.
dipped 1t in some kind of whitish
paste, and then smeared it over the
very places where it would show the
most. These shiny markings are the
paths where the snail wandered dur
ing the night in search of food. Now
the snail has more time than II knows
what to do with. so it never gets in a
hurry. and does everything in a very
deliberate manner. It's body is so
soft and squashy that it does not like
20 crawl over rough. scratchy surfaces.
so in its slow way !. proceeds to lay
down soft, Shiny path before it takes
a step. and over this fabricated high
way it drags its body at a pace that
will never get II arrested for speed
ing. 1t manufactures its path. spreads
It out in front. and with no fear Of
scratchy sand and sharp splinters.
proceeds to its destination. Most peo-
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Wash and core six apples.
Cut off any defective bits OF peel
ing but leave all peeling that is per-
feet.
Put l cupfui of sugar and
cupful of water into a sauce
pan and bring to a boil.
Drop the apples into the boiling
syrup.
When the apples begin to boil put
pan over a slow fire and cook slowly
for about so minutes. Large sized
apples will take little lonser.)
Lift apples carefully from the syrup
and put into individual dishes for
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precede by ever so little a bit. the
movements of the snail. thus provid-
ing roadbed. oiled and slick. and
doing away with friction of the body.
When the sun comes out the paths
become dry, and take on the shiny,
silvery appearance that attracts your
attention.
There is no creature in the world
dampness than the snail. unless it be
fish, and if by any chance it ever
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-22

OW for a handy wagon. Some
thing you can make real use OF
Yin many ways. as. for instance.
= getting groceries home for moth
er. Many stores sell cheaper II groc-
cries are carried and it makes quite
saving in the course of a few weeks.
Any good wood may be used for
this wagon. If you have the choice
of what you are to make the wagon
of. it is suggested that you use hard
wood for the wheels. holsters and
aXles. If not. get as good wood as
you can.
Make your lumber bill first. This
should always be done for any con-
struction that is as large as this. Work
up all your pieces to size before lay
ing out any that are to be cut to any
particular shape.
The box will be a good part Of the
project to start on. Be sure to get
all your corners square. Assent BILE
with six penny. common nails. The
hole for the carriage bolt may be left
for boring until you have the other
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Tx JUNIOR COOK
LUNCHEON APPLES

serving.
Add to the syrup that is left
70 teaspoonful ground cinnamon
a teaspoonful ground nutmeg
u cupful raisins
Juice of half a lemon.
Bring to a boil. pour over the APP
Piles and serve at once.
The addition of the spices and
raisins improves the favor of the late
winter apples. Raisins may be
omitted if they are not liked.
This dish is very wholesome and
served with mullins and a cheese dish
Of some sort makes a fine luncheon.
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she was rarely seen without q hand
kerchief in her hand. the fashion was
set for all the Court ladies. And SO
handkerchiefs were popularized In
France. and we today need not blush
to mention the word"
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~ THE GARDEN SNAIL -

trails are just the slime left by the
creatures body as it crawls. but they
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GEOGRAPHICAL DIAMONDS
In Dakota.
a small number.
l'enalized.
A country in Europe.
Tired.
Devoid of interest,"
In Dakota.
In Vermont.
Suitable.
A river in Italy.
A number.
In Vermont.
FEMININE NAME DOUBLE
ACROSTlC
A scandinavian heroic story.
a measure of length.
The trunk of tree.
An objec: of devotion
Tardy.
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NH pshaw. I've lost my handker.
n 8chief again! That makes The
bird one this week"
w 'HOn ShDulH not he ca para-
Douglas Island news., 1920-09-10
TAXES

Notice Ia hereby given that tho City Council Of tho City Of Doueals Naska haa Gzcd tho ratc Of ax levy for Che yc8r 1920-2l at Che sum Of twenty aO mills on each dollar of assessed property both real and pore sonai; na. Che torcs ore now due. nd win become delinquent on sep- tombcr 90. 1920. at the hour of seven co o'clock D. m. and unless paid prior tbcrcto fifteen G5) per cont win be added to Che amount thereof together with interest at Che rotc ol eight lSJ DOT cent. per an- mum from the dato Of delinquency mW paid, Chat Che said taxes are now payable ot Che City Clerks of- dcc Ton per cont discount win be allowed on an taxes paid before date of delinquency.
 Dated at Douglas Alaska thIs 3rd day of August 1920
 L. ". KLBUBN City Clerk
Douglas Island news., 1920-09-10
MINIATURE TANKER

Wth crowd oi Nassans pre- ent Che Ss5.000 miniature bulk oil tanker which a being built for Che Bchrnr Blver Coal Company ot Ka- uua by F w. Heath. at Che Tro- rounc plant was launched late Inst month. says Che Times Miss Mar earet Ioan. daughter Of Falcon Jos un. president 1f thc Behrug River Company cbrH,cned Che new vessel Che Grt small wooden carrier of Che burE ou typo to bc bult In the Northwest Tho craft was christen- cd Che Margaret In honor Of Miss Jo.lu
 Tho now vessel win be used in distributing Che Behr.us River Com- uanys KauUa ou to clients n Cor- dov and vicinity and In addition win tow bargo laden with Katalla coal She s 65 fee. long witch a beam ol IS fcct and a molieu depth ot feet { Inches Her cargo tanks win have capacity of l2.00O gale Ions and In addition she win carry 1.500 gallons In her fuel tanks for her own use. Also she win have docs cargo sDacc for l.500 gallons Of ol m drums
 Twin Enterprise engines. each Of 60 horsepower win drive Che mimi aure tanker providing Che power necessary for towing barges. The now vd was designed by l.. n. Coolidge Seattle naval architect For her construction. Mr. Heath. one of Che oldtImo wooden sh.pbuud- eu Of tfe Northwest obtained Che use of part oi Che Tregonmg Boat Comnary' bis plant at Che entrance to Che Lake Washington Ship Canal.
 Steel construction wos considered at frst by tho Bobring River Com pauy. bat was abandoned in favor of wood Tho vessel win operate along rock coast and her wooden hull has been constructed with a strength that win enable her to survive bump ing on hidden rcois