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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26
The Daily Short Story

7 cumbed to his irate temper, "but
your frankness is ridiculously
crude"
A mischievous little laugh pre-
ceded her next sting.
Yes. l am going to entertain
man this evening"" never once CIV
ing way to irritation. "The best
man in the world" she added. A
brief pause. And I-love him, too;
only he"
What" he cut in. Are you
mad to say such an awful thing?
Do you realize your brazenness ex-
poses you?"
But she gave no heed to his aug
mented ugliness, and continued
without CULVER in her voice, Il
was going to say that he is just the
dearest man but for one wicked
habit"
The man stood erect and faced
her as one resigned to make the
best of bad situation.
We'll, since you are so fond OF
this man, suppose you tell me more
about him"
She had brought out her work
basket and was busy on a bit Of
lingerie. Without looking up she
told him her guest-to-be was the
most lovable man. but for an ex-
tremely irascible temper.
81 suppose" he supposed once
again. Il may remain until he ar
rives? You see, want to con-
graduate him."
las you like" returned the girl
with calm that made his outburst
of irony sound absurd. But for
tunately the man was not altogeth-
er hopeless, and it dawned on him
that adolescents in revolt are not
rare, and that connubial bliss with
out its occasional trials would be
contrary to both truth and fiction.
He had begun to see the light
and knew he was outwitted. He re-
called the gospel Of a soft answer
only to regret that it was too late
to wish he had drawn her out in
stead Of making fool Of himself
by falling an easy victim to her
superior self-possession.
Humiliated. he sat with his back
toward her, his feet resting on q
cushion.
do you mind telling me-" he
asked in a manner akin to a dog
pleading for bone, who the-that
man is? and when you expect
him."
No answer.
There was a decided change in
his voice now: it was no longer
caustic and contained a hint of re-
morse.
She had laid aside her work and
was looking directly at him, try
ing hard to keep from laughing
outright.
He arose and faced her, then his
face turned deep crimson. like a
naughty child caught doing some
thing forbidden. Suddenly the girl
smiled in way that rendered his
undoing complete.
Then he came and melt beside
her. spread her hands apart and
lay his head in her lap. alike CRATE
full for the chance to conceal his
shame and for the caressing strokes
that rumpled his hair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

@. Has the use OF ciEarets in
creased since 1900? B. N. D.
A. While the average number of
cigarets made in 1S99-l901 was g.
200. 600, 900. the total rose In 1919 to
IL. SOC, 100000. In weight of prod
rct. smoking tobacco leads any 9TH
err tobacco product, and cigarets
have passed cigars in amount of
leaf tobacco used tn their manu-
facture.
q. What type Of vessel has the
greatest roll and what does it
amount to? W. B. N.
A. The lazy department says
that. generally speaking, the de-
stroyer has the greatest amount OF
roll. The amount Of roll in a very
high sea varies from about 40 to As
degrees.
@. What part Of the population
of Hawaii is japanese? T. l. G.
A. The census bureau says that
AT per cent Of Hawaii's popula-
ton is japanese.
@. How much money did An
drew Carnegie leave? N. M. S.
A. The appraisal Of Andrew Car
negie's estate showed q net value
! OF $23,247,161. Mr.. Carnegie had
given away the greater part Of his
enormous fortune.
@. Who is called the Washing
ton of South America? FIT.
A this title has been given to
Bolivar Y Ponte, a South American
patriot who was called THE Liber-
ator." An ardent advocate OF lib
erty he assisted Venezuela, New
Gre3ada (now Colombia), Peru and
Bolivia in their early struggles for
independence.
Q. How many secretaries Of state
ha1e served through the term Of
tn president who appointed them.
since the Civil war? ". D. L.
A. eAbraham Lncoln's secretary
Of state. ". II. Seward. served eight
years, through Lincoln's admins
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

Charles M. Schwab wept on the witness
btand in Washington yesterday as he entered
denial before . committee investigating the
charge that the Bethlehem Steel company had
tefrsuded the United States government out
p 800 100000 in contracts during the late war
Mr.. Schwab is head OF the Bethlehem corpo-
tataon. During the war he served a. director
general Of the United States shipping board
Emergency feet corporation. He protested
against accepting that position when it was
tsndered him by President Wilson because Of
: fear that the public might suspect he would
teke advantage Of his influential post to throw
business to his steel company. The president
persisted, however, and Mr.. Schvab finally con-
tented to serve, with the understanding that
Nc labor was to DO without cost to the govern
4ent Mr.. schwab didn't even collect the 81
aAlary that was allowed him and others serving
p high positions with the government during
TIE war. Tho specific charge against Mr.
Schwab was that he had rendered . bill for
100000 for personal expenses and that the bill
4ss paid BY the government While on the
vttness stand he took greatly to heart the &C
Chsation that he had been found dishonest after
an honorable business record Of some forty
ysars. The chairman Of the committee thanked
Nr. Schwab ~ he let the stand for the unsur-
passable and unselnsh service that he had rem
dared the government IS head Of the shipping
evaporation.
N. Schvab rose to his present place in
Anerican industry from IN ordinary worker in
- Carnegie steal mills. He was one Of the
1foesgss Of Andrew Carnegie. In recent years
- appsArsd m1cA IN ne pabiic prints -
- q Aonssty and industry - Motors
pecsss ana - bscoms The ideal u tAou-
- Of young Amssicans.
- Dsopas would rather believe that NJ.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26
HISTORIC ELM TREE,

Elyria, Ohio-A handsome tablet
bearing its history has been at
tached to the historic elm at the
southwest corner of the court yard
here, believed to be the largest tree
Of its kind In the world.
According 70 the inscription on
the tablet the tree is the largest in
northern Ohio. approximately $50
years old, maximum height 81 feet;
maximum spread III feet: girth Of
trunk. at four feet above ground, IA
feet, and its diameter four feet
above ground feet s inches.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

In Moline police court yesterday q man
faced the Judge on charge Of stealing food
from store He confessed and stated that be
took the merchandise to protect his starving
wife and children He explained that he had
heen unable to End WORK and that there was
not cent in the house with which to purchase
necessities. The owner of the store refused to
prosecute The Judge dismissed the accused
man after lecturing him against theft
The Judge told the offender that in future
when his family was in need he should lay his
case before the authorities and that II those
charged with responsibility Of protecting the
distressed did not act he (tbe court) would
provide for the family out of his own pocket
world after all.
l. OF course the man should not have turned
thief. no matter what the aggravation. Moline
has agencies through which relief is dispensed
to the needy. Every other city has. But an
able-bodied man, no matter how desperate his
condition might be, recoils at the thought Of
confessing his inability to protect his little
brood. He is sensitive on that point. He inn
AGNES that the world will learn of his misfor-
tune. He thinks it disgrace to admit his
poverty He hesitates in going to public Of
fee and recounting his distressful circum-
stances and subjecting himself to the examina-
| ton that he feels he must submit to before he
| is provided assistance
The trouble with modern charity is that
those who ought to be helped are the ones
that are rarely reached. True. it's no disgrace
! to be poor. Ask and re shall receive All
sounds very nice. But what would you do to-
morrow morning-you the father Of little
.tamily-if you woke up and found there WASH,
food in the house and no money with which
to buy it? You wouldn't turn criminal. Per.
haps not And you wouldn't look up some
charity organisation ana advertise your mis-
fortune? WELL. then, what would you do:
You don't know.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26
E1H 2
Blood Will Tell.

The trio Of naval balloonists who managed
to md their way back from Mattice, Ont. to
civilization after battling with the wilderness
are still very much in the limelight.
OF course they are to be seen at motion pic
ture houses in the act Of emerging from the
wilds Of Canada, and in being welcomed by
the home folks. The American public is much
interested in the thrilling account Of their ad-
venture, and is proud CT the men who endured
such hardships and who survived to tell the
tale. The history Of aviation is full of adven-
ture and the experience Of the three lieuten-
ants has been duplicated by two men who
should not be forgotten.
Alan R Hawley and AUD ustus Post of New
York lost themselves in the Canadian woods
after having made trip OF 100 miles in the
balloon America II from st. Louis
That happened II years ago. and when they
finally brought their balloon to the ground
they finished a.trip that won the Bennett trophy
and also set new record for distance After
their successful landing they tramped south
for four days and nights. There was but little
in their store that was eatable and weather
conditions were about as bad as could be
imagined In an old cave they rested and Of
fered prayer. The next day they ran across
two trappers, who took them in canoes to Chi
outline. and from there they proceeded to New
York.
In his recent wanderings, Walter Hinton,
one of the trio now in the public eye, must
have recalled an experience OF his which &C.
CURED in the Gulf of Mexico in 1919. Hinton
was pilot on the NC-4. the naval seaplane
which made the first transatlantic voyage in
that year, and was IN the cockpit when the
plane was lost in the gulf The account of
that affair is still fresh in the minds Of stu
dents Of aviation's thrilling history.
The late flight Of our three lieutenants TO-
cuses the public interest not only because
Americans love tales OF adventure. but because
the men showed 80 much pluck and sand. AS
for u.s., We would naturally expect airmen to
be brave under any ard all circumstances A
coward could not be persuaded to become an
aviator. and many who are not towards under
ordinary circumstances hesitate before trust
Ing themselves to an airship or balloon.
It is the "redbloodedness" Of the naval men
that pleases the public the same quality that
showed itself existent among our boys At Cha
ments Of the late scrimmage.
And none Of our defenders manifested more
mettie than the men Of the air. The members
Of one squadron we're almost entirely annihilat-
ed by enemy fighters. and the mon Of that
squadron knew before every flight that the
obs were remendously against them, and
that death was almost Inevitable
Some say the nation 10 detariorating. but
We do not believe that for moment Our boys
have Just - much fighting stun in them -
thar ancestors had. We are - descendants
Of the msm who batflcd With ne wilderness
and coaqusred It, and We can still conquer
wil1enesses II ~ have to.
Blood VIII tsll.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

=
whale meat has come to be q
practical, comparatively cheap. ex-
ceedingly wholesome, and very
nourishing article Of ciet with for
ward looking, well posted American
people. Probably Mary Twain did
not foresee that when he advised
the young man who wanted-a diet
helpful for an aspiring author to eat
4 couple OF whale every morning. In
thin days," and long before the
modern quack food specialist burst
upon the horizon, FISH was brain
food"
There Is, OF course, nothing in the
notion that any particular kind OF
food or any particular element OF
food goes to ncurish or strengthen
any particular organ or part Of the
body. It is as silly to imagine that
lean meat Is muscle food" az 1t is to
imagine that fish is brain food. The
height OF absurdity in this realm Of
Imagination Is reached by some few
thousands Of our revefed college
presidents. noted attorneys, eminent
bankers, and prominent physicians
who have been taken in by the
plausible appeal Of q kind OF glori.
fed cottage cheese which purports
! to be a nerve food"-the bigger
they come the harder they TALL fol-
the pseudo-scientific bunk.
Phosphorus is present in "a grea,
many foods and is an essential ele.
ment of food. But it is childish t
suppose that phosphorus or an.
compound of derivative OF phosphor
Gus is particularly beneficial to thu
nerves or theb rain, notwithstanding
the specious pleas of vendors whit
have phosphorus-containing food!
or market.
In a man weighing 10000 graml
(154 pounds) there are about lao
grams Of phosphorus in the bones
1870 grams in the muscles, and onl.
IL grams in the brain and nerves
Therefore, it would be less absurd t.
think of phosphorus-conta
medicines or foods as good for tn
muscles than to take them for veal
nerves or weak brain. Mind, l d.
not say there is no such things as
weak brain. Far be it from me t
deny what is only too evident on al
sides. But l do say that Barnun
said a bigger mouthful than Sher
man did, at that. And Barnum ha
the general rabble in mind-wha
would he have said Of the highbro,
membership OF the great America
Wisenheimer family?
! The yolk Of an egg contains NOR
phosphorus and in a more ready as
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

tration and that Of Andrew john
son. W. NJ. Evarts served the four
years with Rutherford Hayes.
James B. Blaine was secretary OF
state for the short time that Car
field was president, F. T. FREEING
huysen finished the term with Cnes-
ter A. Arthur: Thomas Bayaro
served through Cleveland's entire
frs: administration, and Philander
Knox spent the four years or INC
Taft regime as secretary OF state.
@. How much money has beea
collected by the bureau OF internal
revenue under the war revenue act
Of 1918? G. T.
A. According to a report for the
fiscal year ended June 90, 1920. the
operations Of the internal revenue
bureau during the year. under tne
war revenue act OF 1918 and other
internal revenue tax legislation.
have resulted in the collection OF
$5.407. 5S0.251, compared with 49,,
$50, $50, 078 in the fiscal year ended
June 30. l919-an increase OF >l.-
557. 430,173.
@. Who was known as the Apos-
tie of Infidelity? e. NJ G.
A. This term was applied to Vol-
taire because OF his persistent ~
tacks upon the church. and ms
championing Of those whom No
believer to be prosecuted by 1t.
@. Which national cemetery Gov,
ers the greatest amount OF grouna'
". S. c.
A. Custer hatfield. Grow Agen.
cy, Montana, has an area OF Wv.
acres. and is the cemetery at AZ
ligton, Fort Myer, Va, GOVERNS
408.03 acres.
Q. How many Of Babe Run
aome runs came against left-hapo
"A nitchers, T. r.
A. OF Babe Ruth's 81 home rua.;
a were made against right-hanoea
pitchers, and II on southpawA 4
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26


Well, I'm feelin' pretty cheerful
en- smile again today; =
Though l HAD been sort O. fearful
That things wouldn't end that way.
But now nothin' Is the matter
An my hearts 40 longer sore
Since l hear the pit-a-patter
OF his feet across The floor.
He is actin mighty clipper
An his moves are spry and qutcks
He's the bubblin' little clipper
That he was fore he got sick.
Yes, he got well in q hurry
An I'll say it's mighty ins.
FIR I've had . lot O. worry
Bout that little pal O. mine.
I was gettin' kind o. snappy
With the folks l CHANGED to meet,
But right now I'm pretty happy !,
For the kid is on his feet.
Now, the sun is shinin' brightly;
I'm the happiest Of men.
/ en- bear my burdens lightly
For the kid is we'll again!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26
CUPD'S BALM.
By Maude H. CallOW.

Copyright. 1921, by Wheeler Syn
dicate, Inc.)
They had quarreled; not merely
failed to settle a difference OF opin-
ion. but he, at least. had actually
used harsh words. Trivial disputes
had arisen before between the boy
and the girl-they were scarcely
more than that-during their brief
married period, but by mutual com,
promising an amicable settlement
had always been reached. But now
it was all over. There could be nc
reconciliation.
A long and awkward silence en-
sued, during which time she busted
herself doing nothing in particular
while he, likewise ignoring her
presence, sought book and had
no intention Of reading. Both were
cold, silent, defiant.
He would have liked to know her
plans for the future, but was deter
mined to yield no longer to her au-
tocratic whims. He reflected she
would return to her mother and
tell her the most awful things
Then would come divorce proceed.
ings, more or less scandal, etc
Well, all married men are martyrs
anyhow. Time, he consoled him
self, would vindicate him. and i'm
partialiity- could do no less than
condemn her.
She was likewise confident that
his conduct as revealed by heI
would disclose q brute. and encour-
aged by her friends she would re-
main firm until he came to beg hel
forgiveness and acknowledge his
mistakes. Then perhaps she would
consider taking him back.
He filled his pipe and forgot te
light it. From the corner of hel
eye she followed his every move
for the man, thinking Of concealins
his impotence, only succeeded II
doing the opposite by an exag
gerated show Of indifference. Ii
truth he was seeking an excuse t
question her, but the way he be
haved easily betrayed his eagerness
for a truce.
Where's my best suit?" he de
manded.
She glared at him and haughtil!
told him to go find it. Another loni
silence followed, which increased
their embarrassment.
Then, I'm going to pack up ant
get out!" said the man.
shall l help you, dear" sh'
asked.
What did she mean? But o
! course the dear" was quite uncon
sciously;:. he had the good sense t
! tell himself. Yes. it was the fore,
Of habit rather than an ambiguou
phrase. For was she not ready ant
! willing to assist him to pack up?'
Aren't you going home to you
MOTHER" he began as a "fee,er."
II don't mind telling you l in
tend doing Just that" she assuret
him, but not tonight"
But why prolong the inevita
ble?" questioned the man with at
fected GOODNESS. Il told you w
had quite enough Of your mischiev
Gus temper"
Let us not discuss that" sh,
replied calmly. I'VE have agree,
to disagree. / shall 90 tomorrow
Tonight IL"
/. 80? You were going to enter
tain someone?' thinking he haa
made q shrewd guess. "And per
haps that's just why you starte'
this lquarrel-thought I'd run on
and leave you to do as you please
/ but l WON'T"
You ought to capitalize You
omniscience." she remarked witt
natural nonchalance. you're sucl
. good guesser," which only irri
tated him the more.
You may think you're smart.
gTuvled the man. having fairly sue
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

A Chicago alderman is championing an ordi-
nance to permit certain number of cabarets
to remain open until $50 a. m. to accommodate
those who work late. afording them places to
6A3.G bite to eat and obtain a little entertain
mert to keep them awake. Thoughtful Of him.
YOU probably have observed the boys in over
Ais crowding the cabarets after midnight.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

n Just 40 W were beginning to see some hope
n the promise that the high cost Of the family
hoard bill was to be reduced comes Milwau-
kss professor with the prophecy that the coun-
Try 10 TO be flooded with twins. triplets and
quaAruplets in the next six years. Somebody
IL always taking the Joy out Of life.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

Senator Calder claims that the American
people were mulcted ont Of more than BILL
Hon ana half dollars ny the coal interests in
TIE past year. After you have figured the in
crease in your bills and added that paid BY
your neighbors, you will agree that the sena-
tor's figures are somewhat modest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26
WEDNESDAY THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS JANUARY 26, 1921


simflable form than the daily dose
OF any, medicine or medicine food
known to man. Cheese, any kind, ID
rich In phosphorus even though no
testimonials are written for it by
old DR.. Gink. emeritus president OF
Skookum college. Beans. too. Dat
meal and whole wheat are rich in
phosphorus. Chocolate contains .
lot Of 1t, and even crude brown sugar
and molasses are fairly rich in phos-
phorus. although the refined white
sugar is innocent Of it. Children,
by the way. should be given gen.
erous allowance Of crude brown
sugar, the cruder the more whole
some and nutritious, and the cruder
molasses, instead Of the sickening
ultra-refined white sugar.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Coated Tongue.
Does a coated tongue denote ill
health? &c. G. HI
] Answer-No. 1t denotes rather
than the process Of masticating food
! is not carried out as completely as
| it should be in health.
Sweating Under Arms.
Please print a good formula to
prevent disagreeable odor from
Precipitation under the arms.
(B. H. NY
What diet do you recommend for
one with high blood pressure?
! MRS. r. E.)
| Answer-None without having
personally examined the individual
affected. High blood pressure is
not a disease for which a diet can
be arbitrarily laid down. 1t is a
feature OF various widely different
diseases.
Might Entertain the Gessips.
Please inform me what precau-
lions one should take when nearing
the critical time of the change of
life. l know some ladies who have
become mentally affected due to the
change of life -. mrs. b. Fl. RI
Answer-So-called change of life
lis a critical time only in quack doc
tor books and female complaint nos
trum testimonials. 1t is a physio-
logical. not a pathological, cessation
of a function. nothing more. Nc
preparation or precaution Of any
kind is necessary or advisable. OF
course, it cannot account for any
mental disturbance or other dis.
eases which women may. happen tt
suffer in mature age. Men suffel
the same diseases, but few mer
lascribe their troubles to change o.
} life-though they would be as vel
justified in doing 50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

A Paris bishop says the jazz is not immoral
II properly danced All Of the modern dances
u reality are decent The bad that Is in them
- injected by the dancers.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

A SWITCHMAN who had been discharged
at Galesburg, ILL.,, confessed he had !oosened
the rails and then tagged q passenger train in
the naive hope that he would be regarded as
hero and thereby win back his job He ought
to be renstated, il only for his childlike faith.
The only heroes" who ever won a reward
from a railroad company were the creation OF
highly imaginative fiction writers.