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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06
A HENPECKED HUSBAND.
BY Geraldine Campbell.

Copyright, 1920, by Wheeler Syn
dictate. Incl
II tell you, Frank, it's the only
life! No henpecked husband for
yours truly"
His companion smiled indulgent-
ly. and thought Of a little square
white box reposing in his inside
pocket.
"Oh, suppose it all depends on
the way you look at it," replied he.
"Just now | have a mighty differ
ent point Of view from yours
!. Tom Price. a hardened bachelor,
gave him a quick, sharp glance.
"Say. what's all this?" he de-
mAnded. 1--WE heard lot about
you and that darned Avis ---,
but l didn't believe you'd go with
q girl like her. hope none OF
those rumors l heard we're true?'
rather anxiously.
Frank grinned nlischievously.
"Oh, just wait a few days. Some
thing may happen" thinking again
OF the little box. And let me tell
you, Tom. Avis may be a little Of a
valnp, and she may like to order a
fellow around some, but for all
that she's a nice girl"
See here, Frank Carr. we've
known each other since we were
kids. haven't we. and always been
fha hat ~ friandc 7n "A nod fr0m
Frank well, ! want you to take
my advice. You can't deny Miss
81 is vamp. You can't deny
uhs has a rather shady reputation.
yon can't deny that she las you
say) and all the rest Of her family
1jkA to order q fellow around Z lit
Ne too much. And, finally, see what
j NE Dick Carter leads after mar
sty15g Avis sister. who was Just
g1ka Avis is now. Why. the. poor
1ellew cant spend . cent but wife
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ONE YEAR AGO

Vienna reported unconditional
surrender Of Hungarian commun-
list government.
Stephen Pichon, French foreign
minister, elected chairman Of pro-
visional organization of the League
Of Nations.
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Why Teachers Quit.

A 16-year-old boy by greasing coal cars and
dumping them in Hastings. Colo, receives as
much pay as the principal of the schools.
The average annual salary for rural
teachers in southern state this year was
1854. The average for white men teachers
was 1855, for white women teachers 1927
Forty per cent of the rural teachers of the
United States receive less than $500: nearly
so per cent receive less than $500: Il per
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
OuinSy.

What causes quinsy? What
should be done with tonsil which
remains irritated weeks after an
attack OF quinsy? T. S.
Answer-Infection, often with
the Pneumococcus, that versatile
germ which causes head cold in
A, acute bronchitis in B, alleged
grip in c. quinsy in D, perhaps
pneumonia in E. In my opinion
tonsil which looks or feels bad
please give me credit for not say
ing badly. as the highbrows do
after quinsy should be removed.
1t probably harbors infection
which may ruin your health in one
way or another.
Valvular Leakage.
Have been suffering from heart
trouble since l was Is years old
it, developed after a simple attack
of tonsillitis. The doctors say it is
a valvular leakage
Answer-Only the physician who
has examined you can intelligently
duNlcc YOU dUout SGCu luAu6o do
medication, rest. exercise, occupa-
ton and the like. OF course l
can't do so by mail. But l have a
monograph about valvular heart
disease which may help to guide
you. if you care to send stamped
self-addressed envelope for a copy.
Salt.
l am troubled with gas forming
in the stomach, and | find that by
using one-fourth teaspoonful of Ia
BILE salt before each meal the trou-
BILE is largely prevented. Will the
salt injure me, or can you suggest
anything bettero G. S.
~Answer-An excess of salt in the
diet may injure the health. 1t de-
ponds on how much salt you take
with your food. Ordinarily it
would be harmless. l can suggest
but one better remedy. Take a
few rolls before each meal. Not
horse rolls, but somersaults-and
somersaults are not airsprings.
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cent less than 500, and great many teachers
receive from sio0 to-ssoo year for teaching
school
New York city. it has been estimated.
spends $25oQooooo this year on automobiles
and something over $ss.ooo,ooo on teachers.
The principal Of high school in north
ern state With four teachers reports an annual
salary OF $780,
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sdoreAe anu enclose tuo-cent stamp for nt
confidential. the replies being sent direct
paid TO anonymous lettersl.
@. When was Thanksgiving first
observed as at national holiday?
l.. E. ID.
A. Thanksgiving was mot cele-
brated by the entire United States
until 1864, when President Lincoln
appointed a day Of thanksgiving.
This was the beginning OF the GUS
tom of the president issuing
Thanksgiving proclamation. The
last Thursday in November has
been the day generally designated.
@. Is the word used in connec-
tion with betting at horse races,
Pari-Mutuel" or "Paris-Mutuel"?
D. X. NJ.
A. The word is "pari-mutuel"
and is of French derivation. "Pari"
means to bet, wager or stake. and
''mutuel" has the idea of the Eng
lish word mutual. In "pari-mutuel"
book makers are eliminated, ma
chimes recording the number OF
bets and amount Of money bet on
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

In Jeffersonvile county, Indiana. business
has fallen off to such an extent that the sheriff
is advertising rooms in the Jail for rent for
lodging purposes to supplement the income he
gets from feeding prisoners. Here's an idea
Rock Islands new hotel project seems to be
progressing somewhat slowly. but they're al
ready at work on the new Jail.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

each horse. At the end OF INC
race, all money yagerel is diVlleu
among the ones who have bet on
the winners, after percentage "
deducted for expenses.
@. How is the word derby llp
nounced? I. H.
A. In America, the word IS pro-
nounced as spelled, while IN hHs
land the usual pronunciation
darby. This is the most import
an. annual horse race OF Englanu'
founded in 1880 by the l2th Ea.'
Of Derby, and run at Epson, SUI
rey, in the spring, generally on 'he
Wednesday before Wh!tsuntlde.
@. On a wireless telephone.
there the sound of the human Eols.'
or is a code used as in Elfeies
telegraphy? =. NJ
A. The wireless telephone trans
mits the sound Of the hulaa1
voice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

1t is estimated that the players
and directors OF motion pictures in
Los Angeles contribute more than
IS .000, 1000 year in income tax.
Peasants in the Swiss mountains
use horns, often as much as eight
feet long, to converse with one an
other from Z distance
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

proved by sending over cargo of hemp neck
ties for profteers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

An American woman, just home from Rus
STA, told the New York reporters how surprised
she was to find everything in this country so
cheap 1t all depends upon the point of view.
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Household Hints

cup of sugar and one-half cup of
water. and let boil until it FORMS
soft ball when tested in cold wa
ter, then add sugar and beat until
cold.
Sprinkle cocoanut between and
over cake.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

from business part OF the cereb-
rum. But somersaults are not ex-
ercise and unfortunately the one
way to increase I. A. T. perma-
nently is by developing the alb
dominal supporting muscles.
l am sorry about this, but you
can't take the remedy in capsules
or have it rubbed in by masseur.
In order to maintain an efficient
and comfortable I. A. T. you simply
must indulge in several minutes,
at least, of actual exercise every
day. So annoying. isn't it? Don't
try to take your exercise in
clothes. Women's corset and pref
ty boy clothes of the sort wished
on the male specimen today are
not built for l. A. T. They are
built for slouches. The way to ex-
ercise is naked. Or as nearly SO
as possible.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

In the matter OF candidates the people de-
sire man and the politicians desire winner
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THIS NAY YET CONE TRUE.

THIS NAY YET CONE TkUE.
II wish" the harassed poet said.
The while he clutched his throbbing head.
THAT all the carpenters were dead
And painters, too.
They've got my well known Quadruped
Chased to the zoo. =
From early morn till afternoon
The hammers sing their horr1d tune.
Ye gods, 'Twould be a wondrous boon
To my poor brain
If they would 60 to Saskatoon.
Ceylon, or Spain.
"All day smell the smell of paint
And other stuff that turns me faint:
At night in sleep voice complaint
'Gainst noise and smell.
Should / have patience like saint?
l should-lykelle
"Id like to punch the diaphragm
OF carpenters who bif and BAN!
To give that painter chap the slam
That he deserves!
They do not seem to give a dam
For my poor nerves.!
81 hope" he wistfu1ly declared,
This joint is finally repaired;
That soon this torture l am spared"
He paused, wide-eyed
They've come for met he gasped, then glared,
Screeched once, and died.
WE see by the pyper that Senator Knox
directed choice few of them toward his
honoured. much respected friend" the presi-
dent of these m O. |. United States. Perhaps
the gentleman from Pennsylvania feels that
Knox will boost-him toward the Republican
presidential nomination.
Realizing On a Bad Check.
tFrom The Argus).
Elmer Check was fined SIS by Magis-
trate D. j. Cleland in police court yes
terday on a charge of disorderly con-
duct preferred by his wife, Mae Check.
Mrs Check alleged that her husband
struck her.
JACQUES DANIELSON. trial husband" Of
Fannie Hurst, tells the world he is perfect,
happy and contented and will continue the
present arrangement. His choice of words is
not convincing. six people knew of our mar
riage besides Miss Hurst's parents he says
"and during FIVE LONG years not one of then
has ever mentioned it."
PLAIN BLACK ONES WON'T DO.
T (From the Evansville Courier.
WANTED-Two extra colored porters. Ap
ply at once shipping clerk, H. E. Bacon Co.
FOR the worst damphool question thi:
week we award first prize to the Mahonins
National DdHk Oh Youngstown. OulO, whose az
asks in large type: where does your none!
go?"
"FIVE SECONDS A DAY WITH OUR
PRESIDENTS.
XX.-JAMES A. GARFIELD.
A little while
He served our land.
Died by vile
Assassin's hand.
OUR ACROBATIC ALPHABET
(From the Seaton independently.
An original poem, the first letter OF
each line spelling Coolshanaugh. was
read. from Mrs j. NJ Irving of Foose-
land, in which she thanked the club for
the silver spoon given her before she
left for her new home.
Il AM glad" spouts Charles n Harvey. tn
alleged "Buebeard," when the body of on
of his wives" was found, Il am glad | wa
knows I told the truth He is charged witt
thing like murder compared to ones reputa
ton for veracity?
WANTED-A scrub lady at the Arcad
candy store. 211 S. Jefferson st.-Peoria Jour
nal. No scrub woman need apply.
HOOVER IS ROUTED IN OWN STATE
johnson Plurality Nearly 81 in More Tha,
Two-Thirds Vote
Don't they know who's Hoover in Cali
| fornia?
"CARRANzA FIGHTS FROM AIR-Force
| to Use Planes on Offense"
HE'LL be fighting FOR air soon.
r. E. MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal and Cream

French Toast Honey
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Potato Salad Cold Ham
Rye Bread
Gingerbread Tea
DINNER.
Sailed Nuts Picked Sliced Onions
Corn Pudding
Boiled Potatoes Lettuce
Apple Pie Coffee
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The -throated cannon of the
Washington navy yard, breaking
the stiffness of March dawn in
1854, with its 100 exultant roars
over the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise, awakened Lincoln to
the great mission for which his
whole life had been an unconscon-
scious preparation. After a single
term in congress. where his criti-
cism of the Mexican war in the
midst of that CONFLICT had left him
unavailable for a second term,
and after provodentially failing to
obtain the snug berth of commits
sioner of the general land Office,
he had retired to his dinky law Of
fee in Springfield.
The wiping out of the dead line
against the spread of slavery
aroused him from his indifference
to political questions and drew
him from his retirement. Il know
there is a God and that He hates
injustice and slavery" he said sim
ply to friend. II see the storm
coming. ! know His hand is in it.
If He has a place and work for me
and l think He has, l believe
am ready"
The cannon that called Lincoln
to his duty also was the signal gun
that heralded the birth of the Re
publican party. Joining the new
party, he became at once its lead
er in Illinois; to his own surprise
the second man in the balloting for
its candidate for vice president in
1856. and its candidate for sena.
/ tor in 1858 against Stephen A
Douglas, the author of the repeal
While Lincoln made ready fol
that campaign, as always in every
hour of decision. he retired within
himself. He consulted no one ant
gave no hint of his line of ATTACK
until he called together dozer
friends and read to them his open
ing speech, which began with those
immortal words: "A house divided
against itself cannot stand. l be-
lieve that this government cannot
endure permanently half slave
and half free. 1t will become
all one thing or all the other"
Every man in the little groul
warned him that if he delivered
Copyright, 1920 by James Morgan;
with The Mcclure New,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

lS41 .9-Abraham Lincoln In con.
greSs.
1s49CUnsnccessfu!ly applied for
appointment as Commission.
er of General Land Office and
declined governorship OF Ore.
gon Territory.
1S54|March 4, aroused from his
political Indifference by re.
peal OF Missouri Compro-
mise; his first debate with
Stephen A. Douglas.
1s56-His name presented to Re-
publican National conven.
ton for Vice President.
1SSS-June Is, his "House Divided
Against ITSELF speech.
July p, challenged Douglas
to the great debate.
November, defeated for the
senate.
1S59-Spoke in Ohio and Kansas.
1S60-Feb. p, his famous Cooper
Union address in New York.
May Is. nominated for Presi.
>dent by the Republican Ma
ti0nad convention at Chica.
90.
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Copyright 1920 by James Morgan; published by special arrangement
with The Mcclure News paper Syndicate
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-06

WE see by the pyper that Senator Knox
directed choice few Of them toward his
honoured. much respected friend the presi-
dent of these m. 0. l. United States. Perhaps
the gentleman from Pennsylvania feels that
Knox will boost-him toward the Republican
presidential nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-25
DECLINE IN PRICES.
Residents of Alexandria in common

Residents OF, Alexandria in common
with everyone else throughout the
country are gratified to read the dis
patches announcing that the highsco:st st,
Of hsingffis comirg down. Each day
fosahe past weeay brings additionsl
> news of declines in almost every ar
ticle of food and clothing being used.
Ever since the war started the
American people have been compelled
to pay extravagant prices for their
food and clothing. The wages paid
has not kept progress with the stead
ily increased cost of living hence the
wage Garner is probably worse off
than before. Everything back to nor
NAL will be better for all parties con-
cerned and the sooner the better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-25
\ CARD

My failure TO put in an appearance"
at the trial OF the Police Officer be-
fore the Police Commissioners or the
night of September %. 1920, can very
readily be attributed to the fact tina;
having been required to present my
ci.:l ges against ore Of the officers in
question in writing. and no: having
Gecn summoned nor told when nor
unere to appear in person to presE
sa't charges. and not as appearance
wo.I';! indicate thai ] was deS'rous OF
la":ng charges SQuashed as am
rc&5y and willing to appear personal
= bafora said Police Commissioners
Beard any time and place they desire
t, Indicate, in order to substantlate
my complaint.
2SG-ip II. NJ. SlRuDEH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-25

which was written BY Charles Dickens
many years ago, William Farrunl, the
great Fox star will be the attraction
az the Richmond Thursday of next
week. The play is a Tale of Two
Cites and the leading role is played
as only; Far1lt1m can play it:
For&Friday and Saturday, the Rich
nond offers one Of the Biggest screen
successes of the entire year, Annette
Ke!!erman, the Diving Venus, in
"What Women Love" This picture is
featured by a number OF aquatic
stunts that are out Of the ordinary.
ore of them being a death grarple
VIII. a brute Of man under the wa
tc.S Of the ocean.
Several good offerings are or deck
fc~ the Ingomar theatre during the
coming week. the first being on Mon
day when William s. Hart will be
shown in "The Primal Lure THIS IS
followed en- Tuesday by Robert W..
Chambers great play. 'The Fight
ing Chance Wednesday Cleo Madison
VII be shown in Tine Girl from No
where: Thursday Mabel Julienne
Scott and Niles Welch in "Reclaimed
Friday is Billie Burke in away Goes
Prudence" ard Saturday, Leah Baird
in Cynthia of the Minute"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-25
WEEKS MOVIE BILL

!. Never has more lovable OF heart
touching play been presented to the
screen followers Of Alexandria. than
King W. Vidors great production,
which was shown at, the Richmond
/, theatre last night, "The Jack Knife
/! Man"
An exact portrayal of life in a
hcuseboat along the Mississippi; river
together with heart throbs aplentX,
when Peter Lane, the lGvshle CID
character VINO has the principal part
n the picture, is left with little boy
on his hands after he had befr;endeA
the mother and she had died Of. cX
posure. The fight the old man had 10
ksep;the child and the homely, lovabie
scenes presented make this picture
one of the best that has been seen
here for many days.
Norma Talmadge. the leading FEM
iLine star OF the screen, will be SEN
4. the Richmond on Monday ana Tues
day in Henry Sydnor Harrison's
great story, "Captivating Mary Car
si..a;rs." There is no greater actress in
Gus. cid novel. ''rhe Strange Case Of.
f;lmdom today and every movie pat
lon knows that when hey name is ad-
ver;ised they are sure of something
OFT Of the ordinary.
One Of the most versatile actCrS on
&c stage today viii appear, at The
Richmond Wednesday. when tn" fam
Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde will be pre-
nted with Sheldon Lewis in the title
!,.c Accompanying this big produc-
.:1n is a new ParamountMack Sennatt
,3nedy. "a I.ady'S Tailor" featuring
40! /. Sterling Harriet Hammond,
va Thatcher and Billy Bevan
n play that goes back 10 the
inc &c the French Revolution and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-25
DEMOCRATIC RALLY

Although Sie barely TOUCHED the
crust Of his Subject, "The League of
Nations" Setretary.'of War Newtoll
D. Baker last. night held his audience
spellboand with his mastery expiana
ton Of the aims and purposes of the
league. The Republican bunk that is
being spread broadcast that this coun
Try would be compelled TO send her
sons overseas, every, time there was,
trolbIs & ass s 1ssiiSpeiled BY 'tke speaker,
who told his hearers in plain words
that only an act of; Congress can %
such thing! ThirtyshiRes ;hations the
speaker told ibis audience have accept
ea.+he league and some Of the "woria
wise" are saying it IS all wrong.
Representative R.s'Walton Moore
gave an able accounf Of his splendid
work in Congress ard said he, always
w9uld be at the service of the people
Of the eighth district. In addition to
discussing the league of nations .toia.
Of the splendid work being done far
g9od roadS:,by the Democratic party
AID of the fedesal aid being furnished
D. that party fofrshe work. Und,r
se democratic adninSsration he sa;d
.sexandria has prospered greatly with
itF great Industrial plants and lie
e@ed the greatly increased bank de
tsssiys in the city as an evidence Of
prosperity under Democratic ru!e.
HThe speaker praised the. efsicion;
work Of Former Congressman Charles
~ Carlin in Congress In his usual
graceful manner Representative Car.
lsf presided and made an excellent
lSesidirg officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-25
The Great CRY of the World

toGay is production and thrift. Lif"
Insurance answers the cry for th.'iI:
better than any other medium be
cause il gives needed protection if
The saving period is cut short. list
yea:. National Life Insurance Com
panv Of Vermont. (MutuaD.
v.s!aDiisneG 1850
JOHN r WORTHlNGTON
District Agent
S3e King Street Alexandria. Va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-04
Nationals Run True to Form.

Tho National league race is running
very true to form. The Pills ana
Eruv"s. still fighting. are gradually de-
sCending the cellar stairS--and the 9TH
,rS ar" punching as they promised TO
do. Brooklyn. q team which on pitching
should be leading the league by several
games Ut this stage. has had rouEht
breaks Of luck in losing tho long extra
inning games. Chicago. quite naturally
is pressing forward. n the team VA
certain To do when Alexander ana
Vaughn rounded into condition. The
Cubs in spit" Of team filled with
flaws. still looks the most dangerous Of
them all. but they will all bunch much
closer before any team gains positive
lead.
Tho Cards ought to have done better
at home.
The facts that tho Giants. after =
wabhlv start and with a team in r.
markably poor shap" 10 open season.
hc!d their own ON the road and Caint
ncrr breaking even. indicates that Nc.
Graw's club still Is dangerous.
In this league. brooklyn and Ne"
York ought L" make pronounced gain
during tho next thrc" weeks and largely
at the expense Of the Reds and Card