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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19
The Daily Short Story

! to herself. For SHE had thought
all her owni
Three weeks later the grand
masque of the Literary Club came
Off" 1t was not the usual sort of
literary club, with pale book-worms
and tiresome high-brows. A touch
of genius in the older people had
intrigued, by means of a series Of
good times, all the young people
of the town. Thus they had unwit-
! tingly and painlessly acquired IA
surprising amount of literary
knowledge, and developed a kee1er
appreciation of the art of the pen
than any of them realized. The
masQue was the unique climax of
the successful season.
Following announcement, each
character, made immortal by some
famous author or poet, was obliged
TO walk the full length of the hall,
the orchestra playing proper accom-
panying strains. Appropriate ap-
plause greeted each presentation,
but it was when Romeo and Juliet
were announced that the house
came down." SO to speak. There
was much applause, a great deal OF
laughter, and some signs For
there were six of Romeo and six
of Juliet! (Whan will this romantic
tale cease to intrigue the heart of
youth?) But by what tragedy had
one Romeo been Julietlesst The
signs of relief went up to the God
of Chance, who had thus ordered
an even number
CT " nd
six Juliets. But every eye quickly
appreciated that there was among
them but one perfect couple. And
instinctively they found each other!
1t was an absolutely perfect eve
ning-'the best ever" both Romeo
and Juliet thought to themselves.
Only a few times had they stepped
out of character. Not only did they
look their parts, they spoke them,
quoting in a. way that showed real
preparation. They acted them, and
finally became SO fascinated with
the roles that they actually thought
and felt them
You dance divinelyi" breathed
Romeo, once, emerging from his as
sumed character.
And you'll" shc murmured, giving
his hand a responsive pressure.
Again, just before unmasking
time. who ARE your" demanded
Romeo, intensely. He was quite
sure she was no one he had ever.
known
why, Juliet. to be sure-till 12
O'clock" .demurely.
And them" leaning closer. 81
Cfp oil 20 hrlf
will YOU be-" His voice trem5.ad
a little.
Maybe She shil!fully
evaded his embrace and he foiIowed
her into the hall again, for well he
knew that there were Eve other
Romeos that had cast covetoEs eyes
upon his Juliet, and many other
youths who evidently forge. that
only Romeos should be eligible TO
Juliots. As for juliet, ste was not
ave-se to her cavaliers insisten
For what was the fun in dancing
with the all-too-lisce :niole Toms.
Dicks and Harry's OF her everyday
acquaintance? This youth, now, had
a way with him. He p1qued her Gu
riosity. She was sure he must be
one CT thu many guests ron cat
OF town that had been invited Tor
this occasion
Almost before they knew it, IN
masking time was upon them. They
were thrilled through and through!
Paipitadngiy masks were removed
and eager eyes sought eager eyes.
Then. across their faces, there chas-
ed in rapid succession many, many
emotions. EaRernasa gave mace To
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

- e1~A '02ASutS2A SFS Ss~eS''S~
fertiliZing materials. It IS one OF
the best, since its physical charse-
ter is such as to permit Of its Ver1
rapid decay in the soil durlnI TIC
growing of crops.
g. Who is the champion heaFy-
weight wrestler? ". II. 5.
A The worlds heavyweight
wrestling champion is at the pres
ent time Stanislaus ZybysiAo
Stranger Lewis lost the champion
ship to him on May 6. 1921.
@. Which is the oldest cotsoA
producing country? G, 2. J.
A India, where cotton has 0ss3
grown and its fiber manufacture
for at least 20 centuries, is the oiG
est cotton producing couhA'
known.
@. What people are Kanakas5
A. Kanakas is a popular nsllS
given to the natives of Hawaii, Ne
Caledonia, New Hebrides and OLE
er islands of the South Seas.
@. What is the weight Of the are
est watermelon ever raised IN ~
United States? r. T. y.
A Tho public health service 81!
that as this insect bores its way =
rectly into the skin it is neces9a.r,s.
to dig the insect out with n i5sa5
which has been previously sterlli ~
by passing through flame. I'D
exposure TO jiggers the body sn M.
be we'll lathered and washed; IL
often prevents Z rtheT trouble al
@. Where Is the Golden Horn a.
what is it? n e.,
A. The Golden Horn Is an IL L..
OF the Bosphorus, forming the L.
Dor of Constantinople. ,...,s
@. What can be done for XIV
having sore eyes? ID. u. D
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

Q. Is it possible to be naturalized
as an American citizen without
subscribing to the oath OF allegiance?
G. d. J.
A. The naturalization bureau
says that it is not possible for an
alien TO be naturalized without TAX
ing the oath OF allegiance as this is
part Of the naturalization proceed
iaEs-
@. Is the federal board of media
ton and Cancellation still in exist
ence? When WIS it created?
A. The board of mediation and
Cancellation was created by the
act of 1913, and ceased to
exist at the close of the present
fiscal year, June 80, 1921.
@. Please advise me as to the
value OF dried blood as a fertilizer.
T. J.
A Dried blood is one of the most
one OF the richest in
nitrogen of the organic heterogeneous
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

blank establishment, swift and start
ling, not unmixed with wonder and
incredulity! Then unbelief, wild
denial, cold horror, great deal OF
sheepishness and embarrassment!
But keen sense OF humor final
" asserted itself and there came
twinkle OF amusement, followed by
burst OF heSithy, hearty, appre-
cjative laughter. Admiration was
the final expression III the eyes OF
both.
some Juliet" whole-heartedly
con ceded Bob.
Some Romeo!" echoed Betty.
Then as both caught mothers
merry and satisfied eye In the bal
cony, Some schemer!" they muir
INJURED.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19
Questions and Answers.

Excessive Precipitation = l do
Homework for father and six broth
ers and sisters 1 perspire a great
deal under the arms. Can you rec
ommend something to relieve this?
L. S. R.
Answer-Mop the armpits once
daily for three or four days with a
solution Of half an ounce or
alum mum chloride in three ounces
of rain water or distilled water, and
allow this to dry before dressing.
The applications may be rep ated
from time to time if needed.
Exercise After Operation-How
soon after an operation may one re-
sumo setting-up exercises or gym
nasium exercieS? MRS. +. =
Answer-It is for your own physi-
clan to advise about that, but l my
self resumed the setting-up eXer-
cises three weeks after such an OPP
Grafton, and many doctors advise
no exercise until three months aft
er an abdominal operation.
Belt Versus Suspenders-Is the
wearing of a belt by men, instead
of suspenders, likely to interfere in
any way with the action of the vital
organ? E w. S.
Answer-If the belt is worn for
appearance only, no. If the belt is
used to support the trousers, it GER
tainly does interfere with the &C
ton of the vital organs. Trousers,
breeches or trunks should be hung
from the shoulders, not from the
waist. Skirts ditto.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

Some Englishmen admire their premier so
much they can't stand the thought of doing
without him while he visits America
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

Professor Einstein evidently does not be-
lieve that it is poor form to bite the hand that
has been feeding you.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

That Colorado citizen who shot and killed
the wrong man certainly should apologize to
somebody.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

The dining car prices may have slumped
Is per cent since the war, but any returning
vacationist can testify that travelling is not yet
cheaper than staying at home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

Maybe John Barleycorn but illustrates that
the body may die. but the spirits live.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

Another group of mehcanicians
who arogate to themselves special
skill in diagnosis and treatment are
the manufacturers of innumeraoie
kinds of supporters and corsets for
persons with visceroptosis. These
people frequently encourage the
merchants to pose as experts,
very much as some shoe dealers
pretend to be foot specialists -
and the g. o. public pays for the fun.
If artificial support or bracing of
any kind is advisable temporarily
for any part of the body, spine, limb,
feet, abdomen, certainly the appli-
cation of the support should be left
to the judgment of the physician
and not to the within of any mocha
nician. Irreparable harm has been
done in countless instances by ill
advised use of artificial support of
various kinds, especially in young
subjects
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THE memory of man. as we have said be-
fore land some one else said before u.s., IS
feeting None more so than ours. But we do
not recall ever hearing a minister preach
sermon, the text of which was taken from the
Song of Solomon. Being of the earth earthly
we cannot interpret any portion of the Song
as material for text Pastor Russell supplied
a beautiful Interpretation but it has done moth
ing except convince US that the field of jour
nalism lost a champion rewrite man. VIII
some one sing the Song of Songs for us to a
tune we can understand?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-19

&Multiple" Is the Word.
from an American Banking journaIJ
Writ Wright and friend wife are reg
fstered and so Mr.. and Mrs C. M
Macfarlane and wife of Morris & Co
Chicago He Is financial vice president
and thus multiple banker in the larger
sense.
PERSISTENT rumor is circulating that
1t rained yesterday. We don't understand n
THE prediction according to The Arxusl
was 'thundershows this afternoon"
R T. MIG
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

and the Pacific. He came, sat at
my bedside, and drank himself into
condition.
My hoy" said he, my lily-white
and reformed Romeo, medicine will
90 you no good. But I will give you
duinine, which, being bitter. will
arouse your hatred and anger-two
stimulants that will add 10 per cent
to your chances You are as strong
as caribou calf. and you will get
well II the fever doesn't get in a
knockout when you're of your
guard
For two weeks I lay on my back
feeling like a Hindoo widow on a
burning CHAT. Old AtaSca, an IN
trained Indian nurse, sat near the
door like petrihed statue OF
What's-the-Use attending 10 her du-
ties. which were. mainly. TO see that
time went by without slipping a
cog. Sometimes I would fancy my
self back in the Philippines. or. at
worse times, sliding OF the horse
hair sofa in Sleepytown.
One afternoon ordered Atasca TO
vanpose. and got UP and dressed
carefully. I took my temperature.
which I was pleased TO find 1O4.
paid almost dainty attention my
dress. choosing solicitiously a neck
tie Of a dull and subdued hue. The
mirror showed that was looking
little the worse from my illness The
fever gave brightness 70 my eyes
and color 10 mp face. And while
looked at my reflection my color
went and came again as I thought
OF Chloe Greene and the millions OF
cons that had passed since I'd seen
her. and OF Louis Devoe and the
time he had gained on me.
went straight 10 i.er house.
seemed 10 float rather than walk; I
hardly felt the ground under my
feet; I thought pernicious fever
must be a gTeat boon TO make one
feel so strong.
I found Chloe and Louis Devoe
sitting under the awning in front of
the house. She Jumped Up and me
me with a double handshake.
I'm glad. glad. glad 70 see you
out again." she cried. every word
pearl strung on the string OF her
sentence. You are well. Tommy
or better. Of course. wanted 10
come 70 see you. but they wouldn't
let me"
"oh. yes" said 7. carelessly. q
was nothing. Merely a little fever
I am out again, as you see"
We three sat there and talked fo-
half an hour or 30. Then Chic.
looked out yearningly and almoS
pIteously across the ocean. I couID
see in her seS-blue eyes some deer
and intense desire. Devoe. curse
him! saw IL too.
What IL tit" we asked IN unison
"Cocoanut- pudding" said Chloe
patheucally. i've wanted some
oh. 50 badly. for two days. It's 90
beyond a wish: it's an obsession."
The cocoanut season Is over
said Devoe. In that voice OF his-tha
gave thrilling interest to his mos
commonplace words II hardl
think one could be found in Mojads
The natives never use them eXcep
when they are green and the milk +
fresh. They sell all the ripe one:
to the fruitererS"
Wouldn't q broiied lobster or
Welsh rabbit do as we'll ," re
marked. with the enga ging idocy
a pernicious-fever convalescent.
Chloe came as near pouting as
sweet disposition and a perfect pro
file would allow her 10 come
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

Mr.. Jacob Lyon. Homer. MicF
7 wish that YOU could bear him tel
OF bis many experiences with OinuneDts
Ealyet, dilatOrs, etc, before be tried my
method. Here is q letter just received
from him:
Mr. z. Il. Page, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir: ] want you 10 know what
your treatment has done for me I had
suffered with plies for many years and
used suppOsitorieS and al kinds OF
treatments. but never got relief until 7
tried yours. Am now completely cured.
Although I am s. years old and the old
eSt active blacksmith IN Michigan. / feel
years younger since the piles have left
me. ! vil surely recon- mend 70 10 all 7
know who suffer this way. You can use
my letter any Wsy YOU wish aud I hope
Il will lead others TO try this wonderful
remedy.
J. L. LYON.
There are thousands ~ afflicted people
suffering with piles who have never vet
tried the one sensible way Of treating
them.
Don't be cut Don. waste money on
foolish salves, ointments. dilators. etc.
but send today for Free Trial q my in
ternal method for the healing Of Piles
No matter whether your case Is Of
long standing or recent develop ment-'
whether 10 Is occasional or permanent
you should send for this free trial treat
ment
No matter where you live-no mater
what you: sge or occupation-if YOU are
troubled with piles. my method VIII re-
lieve you promptly.
too important for you 70 neglect a single
day Write now Send no money. Sim
ply mail the coupon-but do this now
TODAY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

The Rev. Homer poked his err
way and added a concordance 10 the
conversation.
Sometimes" said he. "old Cam
pos keeps the dried nuts in his little
store on the hill. But il would be
far better. my daughter. to restrain
unusual desires and partake thank
fully Of the daily dishes that the
Lord has set before US"
Stuff" said I.
How was that?" asked the Rev.
Homer. sharply.
II say It's tough. said I. ito
drop into the vernacular. that Miss
Greene should be deprived Of the
food she DESIRES simple thing like
kalsomine- pudding. Perhaps"
continued. solicitously, some picked
walnuts or a fricassee Of Hungarian
butternuts would do as we'll"
Every one looked at me with a
slight exhibition OF curiosity.
Louis Devoe arose and made his
adieus. I watched him until he had
sauntered slowly and grandiosely to
the corner. around which he turned
20 reach his great warehouse and
store. Chloe made her excuses, and
went inside for a few minutes TO at
tend TO some detail affecting the 4
O'Clock dinner. She was a past mis-
tress in housekeeping. ! had tasted
her buildings and bread with beauti-
tude.
When all had gone. I turned casu-
ally and saw a basket made Of plait-
ed green withes hanging by a nail
outside the door jamb. With a rush
that made my hot temples throh
there came wildly TO my mind
recollectlons Of the hunters
those grim, flinty. relentless little
men, never seen but chilling the
warmest MONDAY by the subtle ter
ror OF their concealed presence. d.
From time 10 time, as vanity or en-
nui or love or jealousy or mbitlon
may move him, one creeps forth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

tleman worthy or my best blows;
and / swOrc 20 give him them. He
was a great merchant or the coun-
try. wealthy importer and exporter.
All day he sat in a fastidiously ap-
pointed office. surrounded by works
o. at and evidences Of his high
culture. directing through glass
doors and windows the affairs OF his
house.
In person he was slender and
hardly tall. His small. well-shaped
head was covered with thick. brown
hair. trimmed short. and he wore a
thick. brown beard also Gu. close
and 90 a fine point. His manners
were pattern.
Before long / had become a regu-
lar and a welcome visitor at the
Greene home. I shook my wild hab-
its from me like "a WORKOUT cloak
1 trained for the conflict with the
care OF a prize-ighter and the self
denial Of a Brahmin.
AS for Chloe Greene. I shall weary
you with no sonnets 70 her eyebrows
She was a splendidly feminine girl.
as wholesome as a November pip
pin, and no more mysterious than a
window-pane She had whimsical
little theories that she had deduced
from lie. and that fitted the max
inns or Epictetus like princess gowns.
1 wonder. after all. IL that old differ
wasn't rather wise
Chloe had father. the Rev. Ho-
mer Greene. and an intermittent
mother, who sometimes paiely pre-
sided over a twilight teapot. The
Rev. Homer was a burr-like man
with a lifc-work. He was writing a
concordance to the Scriptures. and
had arrived as far as Kings Being.
presumably, d sutton for his daugh-
ter's hand. I was timber for his lit
eTary Outpourings. / had the family
tree u Israel drilled into my head
until I used 10 cry aloud in my
sleep: And Aminadab btgat Jay
Eye Sec" and so forth. until he had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

what ! want"
You're rising IN the scale" said
What you seem 70 need is a first
class clsirvoyant."
And II I say that I am dying TO
hear a Beethoven sonata, ava stamp
my foot when I say IL, he must
know BY that that what my soul
Graves r. salted almonds; and he VIII
have them ready In his pocket"
Now" said !. II am AZ a loss. !
DO not know whether your Soul's al
finity is % be an impressario OF a
fancy grocer"
Chloe turned her pearly smile
upon me.
Take less than half OF what
said as a Jest" she went on. And
don't think too lightly of the little
things. Boy. Be = paladin OF you
must. but don't let u show on you.
Most women are only very big chill
dren. and most men are only very
little ones. Please use; don't try TO
overpower Us. When we want a
hero we can make one out OF a very
plain grocer the third time he
catches our handkerchief before II
falls TO the ground"
That evening was taken down
with pe=nlcious fever. That is a kind
OF coast fever with improvements
and high-geared attachments. Your
temperature goes up among the
threes and Tours and remains there,
laughing scornfuliy and feverishly
at the cinchoDa trees and the coal
tar derivatives. Pernicious fever is a
case for A SIMPLE mathematician in
stead OF a doctor. IL is merely this
formula plus the desire 10 live
minus the duration OF the fever
equals the result.
! TOOK to my bed in the two
roomed thstched hut where I had
been comfortably established. and
sent for a gallon OF rum. That was
not for myself. Drunk, Stamford was
! the best doctor between the Andes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

tackled another book. 7 once made
a calculation that the Rev. Homer's
concordance would be worked up as
far as the Seven Walls mentioned in
Revelations about the third day
after they were opened.
Louis Devoe, as we'll as !. was q
visitor and an intimate friend of the
GreeneS. II was there I met him
the oftenest, and a more agreeable
man or a more accomplished l have
never hated in my life.
Luckily or unfortunately. I came
20 be accepted as a boy. My appear
ance was youthful. and / suppose
had that pleading and homeless air
that always draws the motherlinesS
that is in women and the cursed
theories and hobbies of paterfam-
ilias
Chloe called me Tommy" and
made sisterly fun of my attempts
to woe her With Devoe she was
vastly more reserved. He was the
man Of romance. one 20 stir her i'm
agination and deepest feelings had
her fancy leaned toward him. ! was
closer 20 her. but standing in no
glamour I had the task before me
Of winning her In what seems 10 uie
the American way of fEhting-with
cle3nneSs and pluck and everyday
devotion 20 break away the barriers
OF friendship that divided US. and
90 take her, II ] could between sun
rise and dark. abetted by neither
moonlight nor music nor foreign
wiles.
Chloe gave no sign of bestowing
her blithe affections upon either Of
US. But one day she let out TO me
an iukling of what she preferred IN
2 man. IL was tremendously inter-
esting 20 me. but illuminating as TO
It's application. had been tor
menunE her for the dozerth time
with the statement and Catalog OF
my sentiments toward her.
Tommy" said she. II don't want
a man 10 show his love for me by
leading an army against another
country and blowing people OF the
earth with cannons
If YOU mean that the opposite
way" I answered. "as they say
women do. I'll see what I can do.
The papers are full of this diplo-
matte row in Russia. Ny people
know some big people i'm Washing
ton who are right next 10 the army
y
commission and"
I'm not that way interrupted
Chloe. IT mean what 7 say. Il
isn't tho bis things that done in the
world. Tommy that count with a
woman. When the knights were
riding abroad IN their armor DAYS
20 slay dragons. many q Stay-at-
home page won a lonesome iady's
hand by being on the spot 10 pick
up her glove and be quick with her
cloak when the wind blew. The
man 7 am 10 ike best whoever he
shall be, must show his love in little
ways. He must never forget. after
hearing IL once. that I do not like to
have any one walk on my left side:
that I detest bright-colored neckties;
that prefer 10 sit with my back 70
a light. that I Ike candied violets.
that I must not be talked TO when
7 am looking at the moonlight shin
ing or water. and that I very, very
often long for dates stuffed with
English walnuts.
"Frivolity." I said with a frown.
ANY weu-trained servant would be
equal 20 such details
And he must remember" went
on Chloe. Ito remind me OF what
want when l do not know. myself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

but collect yourself. nan--Eive me
that ridiculous weapon. nov. and
let's so back and talk e over"
Il VIII so back" said I. "car-gfrr
your head WITH me. We win see h1.r
eharmingiy - can discourse whcr =
lies In the basket AZ her door"
Come" said he perEuastvel~ Il
think better of you than 70 suppoqe
that you Try this eort 81 ching az 4
joke. But even the vaEzries %
fever crazed lunatic come some time
10 a Knit what r. this talk about
heads and bsskets7 Get yourself
together and throw away that alb
CONTINUED on PAGE sSJ
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and dashed into q brake that ex-
tended into a small canon. crash
cd through this after him, and IN
Eve minutes had him cornered In an
angle OF insurmountagie cliffs There
hts instinct OF self-pTeservation
steadled him as Il will stedy even
anfrnaIs-at bay. He turned 20 me
quite calm, with a ghastly smile.
"Oh. Rayburn!" he said with such
an awful effort at ease that I was
impolite enough 20 laugh rudoly IN
his face. "Oh. Rsyburni'' said he.
come. let's have done with the
nonsensei or course. know it's
the fever and you're not yourself.