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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-17
Masefield, a Modern Master

Shelley said: Poets are the HER
ophants of an unapprehended inspira-
ton; his truth holds flrm even In
time when the fashion Is for shorter
words, and II would be heavy task TO
improve upon his wreathed phrase.
So many spirits OF varying Importance
are now moved-aocording TO their
gifts--to split the air or stir the worlds
foundations with their messages. that
the studious listener risks deafening
in the chorus OF disunisons. Among
them all, no tone comes up quite as
deep and full as that of John Mase-
field, whose poetry is so strong and
high and varied that other notes sound
faint or shrill In comparison with his
splendid song.
Masefleid wrote In "Gallipolf' prose
epic of antique Grecian quality; one
reads It like another historians tale
Of Trojan calamity; the man power"
which produced that repressed record
of simple heroism. by far the most
striking single volume concerned with
the W6T, mas lOuuu lufthci SAPA SS'A~''
In a volume of remarkable poems.
"Enslaved, and Other Poems" (Macmil-
fan). Is a collection of three longer
narrative pieces and seven stars OF
"unapprehended inspiration" which
must command unequivocal admiration
ana tribute to poetry Of the ancient
lineage.
The little poem, "Enslaved," is a
metrical romance in praise of bravery
and faithfulness Of Northern men in
the time when Moorish pirates roved
the seas. 1.-THE Hounds of Hell" and
Cap on Head" are old legends dressed
In such swinging ballad rhythm as the
Elixabethans knew best. Masenelds
characteristic exhibition Of the physi-
cal forces Of Nature-such sense OF on
ward rush and shattering blows as
filled tho pages of "Dauber," for in
stance-is strong In these extended
narratives In rhythm. The three pieces
fill three-quarters of the book. To-
gether. their bulk Is about that of the
brilliant tour de force, "Reynard the
Fox" recently noticed in this place.
The other poems are Of totally diff
ferent color; In them appears the visi-
BILE spirit Of the poets thought soaring
above the detail OF daily circumstance.
The flights vary, from the grim, blind
quest limited at in The Jennings
and In the "Sonnets" built upon the
sand heaps which once were great
cities, to the softer music "On Grow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-17

horror tales for children. The COM
pliers Of folklore seem to be unani-
nous in holding that child-eating
ogres and young -lady-eating dragons
are the best sort of mental nourish-
ment for young folks; the psycholo-
gists and the doctors who treat mental
disorders seem to be agreed on the
contrary view. Parents who prefer.
pending the settlement of the discus
sion. to go a bit cautiously with feed
ing their youngsters on clotted blood
will, of course, look carefully over the
chapters on dragons and giants before
deciding whether their boy or girl is
old enough this Christmas for a copy
Of "Swiss Fairy Tales" A good place
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-17
From the Land of William Tell.

Swiss Fairy Tales" ct. Y. CrowelD,
by William Elliot Griffis, embodies
number of the folk legends of the
Alpine region. prefaced with an ac-
count of the coming to America from
Switzerland, before the Revolution,
of the authors own ancestors. The
title is slightly misleading. for these
legends are written for young folks
of grammar school age who may per-
haps be inclined to pass over book
with this designation as being beneath
their age and dignity. There are, OF
course, plenty of fairies in the book,
az well as giants and dwarfs and
flowers and people, and strange and
curious customs of Swiss life which
will open the minds and please the
imagination Of boys and girls, or of
grown up people who have not grown
old and stupid.
These stories are not suitable for
reading aloud to very young children
rarity because the unusual punctua-
ton makes reading aloud very diff
cult. and partly because the vocabu-
larry puts the story beyond their com.
prehension. This reviewer tried sew
cral of the stories on five-year-olc
young lady who is much addicted Z
being read to; she liked the sound o
the words, but failed to get what
was all about. Eight years and III
would be better age; the really re
markable description Of Swiss life 1
too good to be missed out OF child'
| education.
This book brings up again the un
settled question Of the advisability o
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-17

say that Lord Byron could not reas
sonably have found fault with a great
part Of this ripping satire Of "contem-
porary life." Other central figures are
"Percival." the principal hero. the reck-
less young reforming SON Of one OF
The millionaires; Amelia" (Amelia NC
Goggin, a movie queen). Cecilia" Q
proud young gilded princess. ana
Peter Scrimp," hard working
millionaire. who undertook to catch
the runaway colt All Of Mr.. Bradford's
genius for acute characterization 10
utilized In this clever bit Of the pro-
fessional biographer's relaxation. and
the rollicking meter has been most
wisely chosen.
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And plough the maid and stretch the
tether.
Probe In the lifeless GRANTEES, scan
The stars for hope. for guide. for plan ;
Live as q woman or q man.
Then to lie useless. helpless. still
Down In the earth, In dark. to I'LL
The roots of grass or dafrodil.
Since moons decay and suns decline
How else should end this life Of miner
Water and sadness are not wine.
But in the darkest hour of night
When even the foxes peer for sight
The lyrecock crows he feels the light
So in this water mixed with dust
The lyrecock spirit crows for trust
For all things change the darkness.
changes,
The wandering spirits change theil
ranges,
The corn is gathered to the oranges.
The corn is sown again. II grows;
The stars burn out, the darkness goes,
The rhythms change, they do not close
Among the poets whom the presen
century has brought us. is there on'
other whose poetry is made OF suci
enduring thought. and SO diversified
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
The Shortage OF Homes.

A shortage of homes, which is continually
becoming more acute, constitutes the outstand-
ing feature Of the present building situation
throughout the country. Preliminary statistics
for the first seven months Of the current year
indicate that less than 20 per cent Of the money
spent on the nations building program was for
residential structures, while normally about
ore-third Of the building outlay goes into homes
of various types.
The constantly Increasing shortage of
dwellings Offers one Of our gravest problems
Overcrowded living conditions. accompanied by
steadily soaring rents, are bound to result in
lower standards OF living and continued
Hurast
This shortage is not merely local, or even
national, but is worldwide in its scope. In
directly, it is responsible in no small degree
for the general unrest, interpretation and
lack Of thrift which exists.
In the United States housing facilities have
been growing more inadequate for the past
four years. Last year, for example, only 10000
homes were constructed, although the shortage
at that time amounted to nearly half million
There is cause for alarm in this increasing
shortage, for the foundations of the republic
rest upon its homes. Good homes mean good
citizens. And good citizens. counted by the
millions, mean = prosperous and contented
nation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
The Tipping Habit.

The principal reason why tipping" persists
ii this cosntzy. in spite Of much talk and many
protests against It from persons who receive
tips, - well % from those who give them. is
that the tipping public lacks courage and good
sense. Tipping il mot . matter Of generosity
or gratitude, and when It ii done - gruds-
insly ~ It frequently t. It il more OF an insult
than recognition Of service rendered.
There are tales OF bsll-boys. porters, walt
ers and others who have become wealthy from
tips. 1t il also true, in many cases, that the
person receiving the tip does not keep it, but
NUT pass it on to syndicate" or controlling
agency.
Individuals have tried to combat the tip
ping evil. william Dean Howells attempts ID
unsuccessfully to arouse public sentiment
against 1t several years ago. Today there IL an
organized campaign against 1t, with On omcial
publication known as the Commercial Bribery
and Tipping Review. 1t is carrying on cam
paign Of education and also putting bills before
congress in an effort to stamp out both COM
msrcial bribery and tip-taking.
number Of we'll known organizations OF
business men have endorsed the program be-
cause it seems to them to mean a square
deal" in business and the elimination Of graft
and petty beggary. Among these are the Ma
tional Association OF Purchasing Agents, the
American Bar Association, the federal trade
commission and the national board Of farm
organizations.
Laws, however wise. cannot do everything.
Until the humble average person ceases to
foAp thn - tho
the vague "they" who might consider him
cheap If he fails to tip, and begins to put the
whole matter on sensible basis Of fairness
and decency, tipping win persist. It is up to
the public.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31

WE have given our word - a gentleman
not to divulse names or places but wo give
YOU our W. a. a. f. that the following extract
from lovers letter to his lady is authentic.
because we saw it ourself: THE time we spent
together in seems only dream that
try to live over and over again, from the mo-
ment you stepped OF the train, melted into my
arms and kissed me on the station plat
form
THE lady assures us only one untoward in
cident occurred to mar the splendor OF an 9th
erwise perfect day; that, she explains, being
when she unfortunately fell and bruised her
Probably One Of These svioIent Shock
Recsver1es."
(From the Aledo Times Record.
Charles Stevenson, who had spent
the summer at the William Bisham homo
north of the city, left Tuesday morning
for Pinkneyville. Mr.. Stevenson is rap
idly recovering from the effects OF his
accident, being struck BY An auto and
carried and thrown about sixty feet.
The Impromptu Host Doubtless Received the
Gifts With "Some Extemporary Joy"
(From the Milan independently.
-. Music and other forms
OF amusement were also enjoyed and4A
delicious lunch was served late In the
evening. The impromptu host received
many nice birthday gifts.
"NABBED IN PLOT TO BLACKMAII
FORD AND SON."-Chicago Tribune
A sort OF Fordson conspiracy. as 'twere.
Michigan Should Appreciate This.
(From the Peoria starr.
DR.. E. W. Reagan writes that fishing
is good where he is recreating Michi-
gan andsa that he expects to be at
home soon.
A MILD curiosity grips us to know why &C
many New Workers lose their bank books. We
counted an even dozen listed in the lost col, Of
the New York Trb today. half dozen or &c
similar ads may be found in New York papers
every day, but we don't recall such ads in pa.
pers Of other cities. Apparently New York |,
not the spendthrift we uncultured westerner,
are led to believe.
LEROY SUSPECT IS ARRESTED-Held
at Lawrence, Kansas-Dead Person Was e
Have Become charlottesville Courier.
Why person? IL this an attempt at &c,
concealment!
WHAT'S your entry I'm the Demo Republi
can slogan contest?
OURS is "eeney meeney miney moe"
R. q. MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
T1HQE DAILY SHORT STORY

Her trade did not consist of all
female patrons but also included
the male. It was surprising to
Edna why scarcely q day would
eiapse and the same gentleman or
gentlemen would insist on having
their nails manicured again. Edna
at first protested, saying she
thought the nails would be all
right for . few days more, but each
insisted his nails were in bad
shape. 20 Edna merely smiled after
that and HUNDRED them along. 1t
was IN amusing situation in one
sense. but many envious girls judg-
ed 1t WAS the curly brown locks and
the laughing brown eyes that per-
suaded the men their nails needed
treatment.
Dick Morrison Jumped from
Ned's racer at the station and
grasping Ned's hand assured him Of
the delightful weeks spent at New
fall ct the Crossword farm. He
hurried to the platform, deposited
his grip on the ground and sig
nailed to Q passing newsboy for a
morning paper. The boy did not
notice Dick, ~ he was busy count
ing his money 1t that moment.
Dick chased after him up the plat
form.
In the meantime Edna saw the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31


/ an 4 most good-natnrsd cuss.
NY hunors seldom vile,
I do not often fret and fU1s
Or case to wear smile:
lis hard to put upon the blink
s4y mirth and gAyetee.
Id not, however, have you think
That nothing ruMes me-.
IA.
There are some things that i abhof
with feeling quite intense
But / endeav0r to use moro
or less of common sense
To some things l dislike pay
: But very little heed,
For that find the better way
It IL, It 10, indeed.
But some Of these I cant sidestep.
No matter how I try;
In spite Of all the speed and pep
show, can't get BY.
For instance, ev'ry morn l hear
(And o! The nervous shock!)
These words: TITS time to get mp, dear:
It's after six o'clock"
l won't say Franklin was ALL wrong
For / RESPECT the dead
But, like the soldier in the song,
Id like to stay in bed!
I think-I do, 50 help me Bob
That / would like 1t fine
II some day might start my JOB
No earlier than nine!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
Heart. @oHOmQ
,iI!prObIom !! q: i
~v j MRC. ELlZABETH THONPSONI

well. Mr.. Brown Tor whoever
Isl doesn't need this. I'll Just keee
1t or take it," Teach them 10 nav
honor and not to complain aoo''
what others have.
Read Mark, 18th chapter and ~
verse. Read the whole chapter,
fact. Christ will come into VOW
heart more fully and bless your q
forts II you try to help yourself y
do what you can in the name
the Lord.
am trying to do my duty =
what God has seen fit to give ny
and I have been doubly blessed.
have not given you book knosr
edge. but have told you WAL
have done myself.
Ffx-a basket OF eatables ana az
your children and 60 to the counmi
for . day even II you have to w.
Look at the green grass. beautIs.
trees and remember 1t is not man
it all belongs to God. Be thsnkis.
you are q mother and . part y
Gods great work.
FROM A FRIEND.
Thank you for every word ~
have written. Joy comes from w
tie things and living close to o..
Your philosophy has made you Il
this and enabled you to turn np
fortune into blessings.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
!. Melting Our Melting Pot.

y saoneone has turned out the gas under
1ng1RlcH's melting pot.
Assurvey of Chicagos foreign born citi-
Sentry. recently completed. reveals that there
re 100000 males in the city eligible for citi-
eenship. who. for one reason or anothe. are
refusing to avail themselves of the opportu-
nifty to become Americans
Il: In addition. there are another 900 men
y Chicago who are delinquent in the taking
cat Of their second papers
* Ignorance and apathy are keeping these
10000 men from qualifying as citizens" is
ne explanation Of Morris Marx. who for IA
2pars has been presiding at the naturalization
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
What's In A Name?
BY
MILDRED
MARSHALL
,osssr4sA. ,sls. ~ y. w...,.r svoaes.s me-,

came widespread throughout the
west, st. Mary was made its pa
tfonness and in Italy she became
known as the Madonna di Carmela
or the Madonna di Carmine. As q
result the two names of Carmela
and Carmine gained great popular
ity among the Italian women. They
are still used there and in Spain,
where Carmine was turned into
Carmen, the name became a ma
tional favorita.
The ruby IL Carmen's talismanic
gem. 1t il said that she who wears
. ruby can dwell without fear In
the midst Of enemies and will al
ways be shielded from adverse for
tune. The gem must be worn,
however. on the LEFT side. Tuesday
Is CaTmen's lucky day and Z her
lucky number.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31

Dear Mrs. Thompson: / am go
Ing to write . letter to the lady
who signs herself Discouraged
Being"
ear sister, where there is a will
there is always q way. Let me
give you some pointers on fixing
up your beds. II you have mat
tresses. empty the knotty excelsior
and wash the ticks. Buy some nice
clean straw, All your beds with
that. Then go to a bake shop and
buy -four sacks for about 10. or Is
cents apiece. Make sheets out Of
100-pound sacks. Also take the 80
pound sacks, wash them and Ill
with straw for pillows. The sacks
also make good pillow slips and
night dresses for children. My lit
tie girl has two made out Of them
and they wear we'll.
Be sure to have the children re-
spect their beds just the same as
II they cost 500 apiece. We al
ways have access to water. Have
them wash their feet before retir-
ing and your work will not be torn
down as fast as you do It. have
raised seven childr. n with q worth
less husband and for four years /
have done for myself and family. /
YA0tAd n farm ana An tho wnpk
Don't. dea rsister, blame the rich.
You don't know what Q struggle
1t IL for them TO keep up. They
have to perform certain functions
to keep mp In their class. Don't
b too hasty IN your eondemnine
them for It will hurt your chill
dren. Toll them how good people
are father than hold up what II
wrong. for boys viii grow up under
that impression and after . while
thay win says q
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31

it happened to be Thursday INV nm
lucky day. and not only was the
train late but lost my bag and
ran away with someone else'a. :"
and Edna smile as Mr.. Forbush said
that would never do" and left the
shop.
Dick heard every word. and sud-
denly the hand that Edna held
Jerked itself away, and Edna looked
up to see what was the trouble
Pardon me-er-er I believe 7
made similar mistake this morn
ing. IL also ran away with a
bag that did not belong to me. Do
you-do You think 1t would be pos-
sfble that you took my bag and
and"
why. have It right hereI
mean the one I took by mistake. /"
And Edna soon produced a bag that
looked ever so familiar to Dick.
He explained how he had adyer-
tised her bag and that It was Mt his
home. She said she was going To
lunch then. but she would cali for
1t later In the day.
But l am awfully grateful to
have my bag returned. Won't
won't You allow me to take you to
lunch and then escort you to INV
home and properly return your ~
to your" and as he saw the twinkle
In the laughing brown eyes he hop
ed she would not refuse him.
Soma time later Ned received !.
letter which read: And Ned. old
boy. that gypsy fortune teller VA
correct Thursday sure was INV
lucky day. and she II tho sweetest
little girl ever!"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31

Roofing 10 one Of the features Of the great
american game of baseball. In fact, to many
~ ID half the fun. And 1t is all right provided
II Is net carried too far Loud abuse of play
sers or umpire from the bleachers or grand
Stand. however has no good effect. 1t Is dis
graceful. Vile and personal attacks upon an
umpire, such e occur In Rock Island, Is no
Aoubt elsewhere where there is professional
1asshall. is not only unbecoming, but is cow
4rdly, and should be stopped.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31

seated in her chair she looked at
the bag, and alas! in place Of her
travel-worn bag was a beautiful
leather one with the initials D. M.
acrved in on the side.
What have done and where is
my grip!" was all she could say,
and tears Of vexation appeared IN
her eyes. From the minute I
opened my eyes this morning l
have been 30 unlucky. Thursday
does seem to be my unlucky day
I can't understand It," and she
wondered how she was going to
get this bag back to the right own
er and how she was going to re-
cover her own.
In the meantime In the smoker
Dick was surely blessing the gypsy
who had predicted all sunshine and
good luck for him on Thursday, and
here before his very eyes was an
unfamiliar bag.
"Of all the Lucknow am going
to get that bag back to It's owner
and how the deuce shall I recover
miner" and Dicks thoughts were
anything but pleasant.
Upon leaving the train Dick i'm
mediately set out FOR q newspaper
ONCE and inserted an I'D (he left
tho bag at his homo to be called
for). stating in the I'D that he
would like to recover q certain
brown leather bag.
Great Scott! can't 90 into the
once with hands on me like this
and my nails are anything but
pleasant to look at" So at q few
minutes before noon he stopped at
Mime. Walton's Manicuring Parlor
and after . short wait Mime. Wal
ton was carefully trimming his
nails,
A gentleman came In ct the same
moment and told Edna that no had
been there at 1880 for . manicure,
bat tAo plAce Was locked
) .IeA ~ geRtaahv ultoftu1ately
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
HIS LUCKY DAY.
BY Winilred Ford.
(C0pyriEht. 1920. By The Wheeler
Syndicate, Incl

NUpyIIklt, lSzVs ~ Inc Wneeler
Syndicate, lnc.)
Dick Morrison was visiting q
friend he had met the summer
yrevious ct Inglewood. Inglewood
vas . favorite summer resort of
hicks family. Ned Greenwood had
rescued Dick from drowning at In
Qlewood Beach one morning whom
nick while swimming was Peised
With cramp. Friendship had de-
yelope& from this incident and now
nick was at the Greenwood farm
Aving the time of1his life.
~And Will you ever forget that
Glpsy fortune-te1lef ut Inslevood
I'D the things she predicted"
lDnghed Ned.
~Come to think Of It. now, she
a predict that Thursday would he
~ lucky day. BY the way.
'34ursday IL the day ! return to
t9Wn-Im going to BE- on the look
o1lk TOR luck" and at the mere
t1bught Of ever being supersti-
teDus ever lucky days or fortune
tlllers. Dick smiled. 1t was In
ckedulous to both Dick and Ned
Tat any OF the gypsy's prediction
would ever como true.
The 8:14 was late, rs usual,
1enrsday morning and Edna wal
tn paced mp and down the plat
elfm at Newfail station mentally
A. ~ -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-31
Argus Information Bureau

(Any resdsF can gst tho ansWef 70 .
ton Bureau. Frederic J. Hasikin. Director.
address and enclose two-ceot stomp for ~
Confidential. The replies being sent direct
paid 70 anonymous lettersl..
q. Do United States mints coin
any money beside our own? M. B.
A. Cuban coins are made in
American mints, also the coins of
several South American countries.
Q. Is milk a cheap food? M. E.
r.
A. Milk Is cheap In comparison
with eggs or meat, since one quart
Is equal to eight eggs, or one
pound Of lean meat. Cereal foods
are the cheapest energy foods. but
these are lacking In lime and
vitamines and consequently cannot
be used alone. A combination of
bread and milk or cereals and milk
ID . satisfying - we'll q sufncient
meal.
@. Does the United = States
weather bureau control tho weather
kiosks in various cities! A. w.
A. Tho weather bureal says that
ne operates these kiosks (pro-
nounced ke osks). but that very
few are still in use. 1t 10 the pol
fey of the bureau to discontinue
their service. since Temperature
taken 80 near the street level diff
fers perceptibly from the oflcial
weather report and leads to CON-
mont and confusion
Q. Please give me the name Of
tho man Who swan II miles With
hands and feet tied, near Boston.
D. H.
A. Tho record ~ nnd vas made
In the New York Harbo9 By Harry
Elionsky, Of New London. Con
necticut He not only swan II
miles with hands and feet lied, bui
also lowed q roWb0at
q. Will SCOT. carbon ed dist
collect On platinum, vhieA b coa-