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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
They Made You Free.

One hundred forty-five years ago this Fourth
OF July a group of "down-east Yankees" put
their heads In a moose by signing the Declare
ton of. Independence. That document gave
birth to the United States 1t forever ended
rule of Americans by kings. To it you owe
your political independence and republican
self-government
When the Declaration of Independence was
signed, July 4. 1776 the battles of Lexington
Concord and Bunker Hill had been fought and
Washington had taken charge of the CONT
mental army. With that much of start toward
independence, it would seem that the Declare
ton would have gone through speedily. But
congress was nearly as slow in those days as
now.
The first resolution of independence was
introduced June by Richard Henry Lee of
Virginia 1t was debated. referred to COM
mittee, and nearly month went by before
it was adopted. AS with all big questions the
public was divided.
John Adams, who for two years had been
boldly advocating Independence. wrote: 81 was
avoided like a man infected with leprosy, and
walked the streets of Philadelphia in solitude,
borne down by the weight of care and I'M
popularity OF the delegates from the Is orig
inal colonies, those from New York, New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and
South Carolina were at first opposed to sew
ering British rule.
Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia
and was delegated to write the formal Decla-
ration of Independence. He went about it
leisurely-rented a room on second floor In
a quiet neighborhood and had a carpenter
make him a special desk three feet high and
IA by 10 inches on top. On this table, he
penned the Declaration. probably with his coll
lar off, for that June was hot. The document
came within ace of going into the waste
basket Jefferson was gloomy it was de-
bated. Ben Franklin sat at his elbow and tried
to cheer him up with funny stories. Meantime,
the public, cursing COMPRESSION delay, melted
up lead plate into bullets and shot their way
toward freedom
July e. not the Glorious Fourth, is really
Independence day, for Lees resolution severing
us from England passed in secret session
the second of July. Jefferson's elaborated and
formal document was passed and signed two
days later, and was not made public until the
sixth. The date doesn't make much difference.
What really counts is the Declarations great
principles of individual freedom. The best
comment was written July 8, 1875, by John
Adams to his wife:
'@The second day of July will be the most
memorable epoch in the history of America. 1
am apt to believe that it will be celebrated
by succeeding generations as the great ami
versary festival. 1t ought to be commemorated
as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of
devotion to God Almighty. 1t ought to be SOL
emnized with pomp and parades and shows,
games, sports, guns, bells bonfires and illumi-
nations, from one end of this continent to the
other, from this time forward forevermore."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
The New Chief Justice.

Probably there is not a man in the hation
better equipped. Intellectually and tempera-
mentally, for the duties of chief of the United
States supreme court than William Howard
Taft, whose appointment has just been an
ncunced by President Harding. Nor is there
another man whom the people of the country
would rather see in that position. for Mr.. Taft
has long been recognized the one who would
logically succeed to the first vacancy in the
court. Furthermore, the appointment realizes
a lifes ambition OF Mr.. Taft, for it is known
that he cherished the post even above that of
the presidency.
Possessed Of highly trained judicial mind,
Mr.. Taft was never wholly contented in politi-
cal life, although his optimistic nature saved
him in situations that doubtless tried his pa
thence to the breaking point while in the pres
idency. He has talked and written extensively
on economic and political problems, and the
people have come to regard him as q man OF
high ideals.
Mr. Taft becomes chief of the nations high
est tribunal with ripened experience that will
serve him well in the exacting duties that will
be his. He knows the law, and beyond that, he
is intensely human, lovable, kindly man, who
has always lived close to the people. All will
wish for him the happiness in his new @5sition
that he hopes for and that he may live to
enjoy a long tenure as the chief Of the su-
preme court
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
The Future of Bryan.

William Jennings Bryans technical change
of residence answers a question which Ne
braska people are frequently asked. Is Bryan
going to run for president again? He is not
No major party within Mr.. Bryan's span of
years will seriously consider a Florida man
for president Mr.. Bryan is now q Florida
citizen. He becomes such knowing that the
change puts the presidency out Of reach, even
were there chance that otherwise it might
come within each. F1oriaa may send him to
national conventions. as Nebraska has done.
1t might conceivably send him to the senate,
as Nebraska has never done. But the time to
Dominate and elect southern president is yet
considerably in the future. In view OF the
present extraordinary paucity Of vital figures In
the Democratic party 1t is not impossible that
BRYAN OF Nebraska might again have come into
vogue In 1924 or 1880. There is no such pos
asibsllty tor Bryan OF Florida Mr.. Bryan has
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
Removal Of Tonsgls.

DCUkVF8A VI xVMS1kSs
I have observed certain throat
specialists, who made the most
noise about the Importance CT COM
piete enucleatioR or removal of the
diseased or enlarge tensils rather
than mere amputation or cutting on
OF the tonstls ttonsillectomy rather
than tonsfHotomy), doing a spec
taculaf but not very thorough am
putation nevertheless There is no
other medical specially in which so
many utterly incompetent and unfit
young men are meeting with great
thnanciaD success; am not refer
ring so much to the nose and throat
specialist, but to that too numerous
and too shallow class of Special
lists" who choose as a suitable field
for their sketchy talents the eye,
ear, nose and throat. The chin,
neck, feet and liver they leave to
indlScr1m1nate practice. An eye
doctor has some concern about the
nose, and a nose has some interest
in the eyes, for diseases of the one
are often found to produce disturb
ances of the other organ. But What
reason or excuse an eye doctor has
IO1 pOuSiinS SdT lTOuDlSS or why q
throat specialist should purport to
be also a specialist in eye diseases,
is a problem which | imagine the
late DR.. Kidd or some of his shrewd
successors could best solve. During
the great war these all around spec
ialists sort of blushed and modestly
accepted the title of head special
lists" Which rather left the
gynecologists, the orthopedists, the
intenists Gnternists are honest-to-
goodness all-around specialists in
whatever ais a man inside), and a
few other inferior sorts in rather
embarrassing predicament
Whether the tonsils should be re-
moved completely Ia rather radical
operatlon( or amputated, is an in
dividual problem in each case, and
the patients regular physician is
far better fitted to decide than is
any specialist A specialist may be
Jealous of my" method, my" tom
sill forcepts and my" last hundred
operations, but the patient is con-
cerned about my" tonsils.
A local anesthetic is sufficient for
most such operations in adults and
in many children. For those who
are undisciplined and weak in self
control a general anesthetic is pref
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
HEALTH TA1X KS
eY WILLIAM /. BRADY mn.

cradle. In either case it-is best &c
remove both tonsils at the same
time, so that there will be but one
sore throat For the throat is sore
for a few days after the operation.
Persons contemplating the re-
moval of tonsils should dismiss
from mind the superstitions too fire.
quently heard. Diseased or en-
larged tonsiis often spoil a voice;
removal of the tensils never does;
accidental injury of the pillars OF
the throat, when tonsils are adher-
ent to the pillars, may possibly in
jure a singing voice. Removal OF
the tonsils has NO ecect whatever
upon general development or the in
tegrity of the sexual system. Re.
moval of diseased or enlarged tom
sis never diminishes natural re-
sistance to infectious diseases, but
often seems to increase resistance.
No child is too young; no adult is
too old; no season or time of year
is unsafe for this operation. l am
not denying that sad accidents have
happened and will happen now and
then, in the thousands of such OPP
erations done; but the risks and
dangers involved in the neglect OF
the disease condition are infinitely
greater than the remote dangers
connected with such operations.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Gall.Stones.

Can you give me receipt for the
cure of gallstones, something that
will dissolve them without an -op-
Grafton or dieting? "a r. 3D.
Answer-Gallstone once formed
in the gall-sac can be removed
only by operation. That no known
remedy will remove or cure gall
stone disease is evident enough in
the fact that nc known remedy pur-
ports to do so, on the label, in the
United States.
Chemicals and Galleries.
Will you please tell me where I
may obtain Information as to the
amount of calories and also the
chemicals contained in food ar
ticies?
Answers Send 10 cents in coin to
the superintendent of documents,
Washington, D. c., and ask for a
copy of Chemistry of American
Food Materials, Bulletin Is, De-
partment of Agriculture"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

O How much of the timber Of
the United States has been used
B. T. B.
A. The original forests OF the
United States covered 22,0OO,O 0O,-
600 acres. 1t is estimated that two
fifths of this original timber is
gone; $1,000, 000. 900 board feet OF
timber is used each year.
@. What is the sweetest thing
manufa ctured? B. M. M.
A. Saccharin is the sweetest
substance known 1t is manufac-
tured from toIuol, a coal tar
hydrocarbon, and is from 300 to
500 times sweeter than sugar.
@. How did the name John Doe
originate? NJ NJ. NJ.
A. John Doe as the name of a
fictitious plaintiff and Richard Doe
as the name of a fictitious defend
ant, are of great antiquity and their
origin is not known. 1t is probable
that John Doe was the real name
of a clerk OF the Court of Kings
Bench in England, who lent his
name as plaintiff in the common
law action of eiectment
@. Is second grade creamery
butter pure? J. S. R.
A. The department of agricul-
ture says that both first grade and
second grade creamery butter
would be considered pure. The diff
ference is simply in the methods of
manufacture. The first grade
creamery butter is more carefully
made ard often made from better
cream, the result being that it will
keep longer than than second
grade creamery butter.
@. What is the velocity OF the
earth in les course around the
sun? M. K.
A. The velocity Of the earth In
its orbit around the sun is about
6G, 00c mties m hour. The velocity
of a given point on the earth's sur
face at the Equator exceeds 1000
miles per hour.
@. Is any organization still col
iecttng knitted garmentsy
END.
A. The American Friends service
committee. with headquarters at 20
South Twelfth street, Philadelphia,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

You shouldn't envy those who will be at
the ringside tomorrow at the Dempsey Car
pentier fight. They will have to pay hand
somely for that privilege. You can get the
same thrills from the returns that will be fur
nished by The Argus. The story will be re-
ceived in detail from the ringside over the
wires of the Associated Press and United Press
by the operators in The Argus building and
will be given to you Immediately. The Argus
service tomorrow will be free, and you are in
svited to be on hand early in order not to~niss
any of the details. The fight is scheduled TO
begin at 1 o'clock, Rock Island time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

has appealed to Americans to cor
lect and send it, before autumn ..
least a million dt liars worth Oh
clothing for threadbare Eufope
which is as badly off for clothing
as at any time since 1915, and WIZ
shiver through another wretcheaI
winter unless some relief come
The clothing collected will be dls-.
tributed in Poland, Vienna, Gei.
many or Russia, strictly accordlhs
to the wishes of the giyers. WEE
are particularly wanted are kniueal
garments, strong, clean secoh0-
hand clothing, shoes in good COZ
dition, yarn, leather, uncut cio.h.
and unlimited quantities OF p4O!
clothing.
@. Who wrote kim" C. 2.
A. kim" is a story written u
1901 by Rudyard Kipling. 1t coI,
Germs the adventures Of an Hls1i
waif in India, who acquired mar
velous knowledge of the Orient
@. Where is the highest place u
the Australian Alps? n. D. ID. -
A. Mt Kosciusko has this oin
tinction, being 1928 feet high. ~
1897 a meteorological station was
established on it's summit.
@. Which weighs more, ponhna
of feathers, or a pound OF gold! "
v.
A. The weight of a pound Oh
feathers and of a pound Of goh 70
identical if both are weighed Oh
the same scale. Ordinarily gola u
weighed by Troy weight and teath-
ers by Avoirdupois, III which case
there is difference of ,240 grains
Q. What percentage Of appropri-
atoms was consumed by World VA
obligations? E. c. 4
a. The treasury department
says that to sustain the obligatlohs
arising from the World war 52.z psf
cent of the appropriations or 81
476, 240 ,209 was required for 19zl.
G. Is the medical museum par
OF the Smithsonian institution
]. q. NJ.
A. The medical museum is not 2
part Of the Smithsonian inst1tn-
ton. It comes under the surgeon
generals Office of the war depart
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
A SCENARIO OF SWAT.
by Solomon Piff1e. |

by Solomon Pif1e
Place: Jersey City. Date, July 2, 1921.-In
the na-"assembled matrons, wise and rev.
erend men,, etc.
Enter, Georges Carpenter (Carpong-te-aye
not Carpenter nor Carpainter as the nitwits
say. He wears a beeyootifuI Powered robe.
smells white rose and executes an esthetic
dance across the squared circle as gracefully
as millionaire brewers daughter. Look,
Look! He wears a belt made by Mrs
Also enter Jack (called "Yack" by the Scam
dinavians). He carries dog he nursed bat9s
to life. His bathrobe not so fawncy as Georges
but it gets there Just the same
Master of Ceremonies put down that dog,
Whaddya think this is-a veterinary's hangout ?
(Mebby 'tis.) Jack puts down the dog and
laughs hilariously. He is lust a big; good
natured boy; He really carries boys head
on mans shoulders.
The sensitive Georges sheds tear, runs
and kisses Jack on both cheeks
Jack: You are not hurt as vet so whv
those tears?"
Georges: "Ze lowbrowze say you frog!' with
grins, some jeers-
Re frog he croak re frog he jump
t mot SO wiz me- come to
My heart he break! Damn. sacre
bleui
Eat talk he grieve me much, frien.
Jack. Mon Dieui"
Jack: Fer that old bird, we take his hard
earned tin.
Wen make his pocketbook look
mighty thin"
Lady: Georges fighting clothes think are
just too cute!
I'd like to get them for a batbine
suit"
They advance, shake hands and the sbnv
is on.
Jack: Nov, Georges, go on and hit ~.
frst"
Georges: mo. If l make Re pain my heart he
burst
razzer Eat you would hit me-"
NJ OF c.: We'll, well, see you can't agree
So rather than have youse chew the
rag
Wen change this thing to game of
tag"
Georges: Bon! Bon! weel tag Won zen vo,,
tag me-" '
Jack: THAT there's the stun! Tn hannv as
can bel" ~
ONE who signs himself ~R I sb.nr Tn
spector" sends US The Latest News F1or,
Scotland, thus:
Maggie had little suit
And when she was In she was u wav oo.s
TOMORROW we win Tor lose) a rood ,,1.r
II the frog Is a fish we lose; IL he's a wbsia
we WIZ. R. z MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

Officials Of the Burlington railroad have
decreed that no longer are peek-a-boo waists,
short skirts, rolled hose or rouge to be worn
by girls employed in their Offices Young men
at Evanston have organized to boycott girls
who wear such things. Chicago man has
demanded that girls, when out walking. dress
modestly, because, he believes. that by in
5triguing the eyes of Automobiles, they are
responsible for accidents These items are
compiled here so that when normally returns
It may be known where it started.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

The 18th hour attempt to prevent the Demp-
sey-Carpentier fight will not go well with
Americans generally. To seek to interfere
after the men have made such extensive prepa|
rations for the engagement and after the pro-
moter has made large financial outlay. to say
the least is unsportsmanlike, no matter the
grounds on which the prohibitive proceedings
are sought. The time to have acted was when
the first announcements Of the fight were made.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
ssTHE LOTUS METRESn,

Let Us, Lotus. nnger longer. a.
Build our lattice somewhat stronger,
Lest the lightning, rain and thunder
Up ind drive US out from under.
Link a lot OF logs together,
Lathe the lattice 'gainst the weather;
Loiter never till our lattice
Proof against the mouse and rat is
Lovely Lotus, in our lattice
You may sit and dream and chat as
Carefree as lark, my Lotus;
Then our friends Will love and quote US.
F. F. e
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
Keeping Young.

From time irnmemorial, persons nearing the
century mark have given advice on longevity.
Some of it is good. and some is not. A real
gem comes from 99-year- old Cleveland wom-
an Make friends with young people and keep
up your interest in events of the day.
The advice-to keep young in Spirits
good whether your goal is long life pleas
ant life
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

Princeton university reports that only one
OF its studeuts has died from over-study in 40
years. And he didn't die because he exercised
his brain too much, but because, while apply
ing himself to study. he exercised the rest of
his body not at all.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

IT'S too hot for anything but nonsense IS
appends F. F. E., $50 if this LOtus-lattice stuff
is too rank just blame it on the weather" It's
some consolation to know that others suffer
from the heat, but writing nonsense is the hard
est thing we do these days. How can one Ito
coin a phrase) indulge in airy persifiage when
there is no air? Hot weather inspires with
serious thoughts, not nonsensical ones.
BUT we are pleased with the returns on
our investment in Lotus rimeS Lest the rlming
scheme pail on those who may be interested
in composing tongue twisterS, let suggest a
new line. Try this one your victrolas:
Peggy Prue, the pride of Punxsutawney"
The line offers no restrictions. Pretty
Peggy may be led into any adventure that may
can't conquer our aversion for false rimes, so
please keep 'ern on straight
Must Be a @Hunger Hike.
[From Mas Boy Scout News".l
Troop No. q of the Evangelical
Church OF Peace" leaves tomorrow
morning for 3-day hike to Green river
under the leadership of Scoutmaster Mi
chaelis. Food for four meals will be
taken.
THERE is an extra toilet and lavatory,
built in ice box with rear icing; in fact every
thing that makes for comfort and convenience
in a home."-Extract from a letter written by
a realtor, who Judy explains, "specializes in
realism.
ECHOES FROM THE CITY ROOM.
"Aw, whatthahel's tn idea of boosting that
frog and knockin' Dempsey! Whaddya wanta
Frenchman to take tn championship away
for?"
Jaw, Dempseys roughneck Carpenters
gentleman
Believe me, va can tell tn world Jackll
make fish outa that frog" (The speaker
is not deferred by nature faking)
Gentlemen? Whaddya mean gentlemen?
Because he drinks tea and picks flowers?
Dempsey's all right! He'll knock Carpenter
cold,"
We'll, I'll tell va: Dempsey isn't the type
Of man to hold the championship for this
country"
"Type-helli The type of man to hold the
championship is the guy that's got the wallop!"
1T occurs to me-" remarks j. NJ c., that
old Bill Taft will add considerable weight to
the supreme bench"
Well-yes.~ And perhaps everybody has con-
fdence that he can hold down the job. Mr..
full Weighing"
Considerable @Nef,.
From the Davenport Democrat
c. F. Feiner Of the Feiner Fish COM
pany, 1887 West Third street, testified
that the change in service had netted
his company average daily loss of
between SIS and $50.
MAY we offer a suggestion to Prof. Wood
burn of Northwestern university? When ne
puts in his crop of red, white and blue corn
next spring our idea is that he should distrib-
ute flock of victrolaS at strategic points, each
one supplied with record of The Star Span
gled Banner, and start them playing stimuli
taneously. That should assure a good stand
of patriotic corn.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

There is some consolation In the thought
that June has left US for at least another year.
1t was the hottest June in ~ years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01
Argus Information Bureau


ton Bureau Washington
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

ONE who signs himself ~R. I sb.nr Tn
spector" sends US "The Latest News From
Scotland, thus:
Maggie had little suit
And when she was In she was u way oot.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-01

TOMORROW We win Tor lose) a good cigar.
II the frog Is a fish we lose; IL he's a wbsIa
we WIZ. r. z MIG
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-31
HOLD-UPS AND
THIEVES ACTIVE
Nocturnal Visitor Carries Off
Canary and Cage Valued
at 500.

John Crow, 1875 Union street, was
walking in East Court street last night
when he was seized by two negroes and
dragged in between some buildings, where
he was relieved of $40
william Barnett, $50 wilkins street.
was awakened this morning by a noise.
He investigated and found that a bur
gIar had lifted his trousers through the
window. There was S35 in the pockets
Henry LOhman, 1929 North Jefferson
avenue, was awakened at l a. N. tody
when some person took screen out OF
a window in his home He Investigated
Nothing was stolen.
Two visitors to the Speedway race re-
ported that their travelling bags were
stolen from their automobiles parked
near the Claypool Hotel. The victims,
+. B. Beaver, Of Detroit and James
lesson, of Detroit. said the contents OF
their bags were valued at about $500.
Mona Martin Of Portland, Ind, report
ed to the police that her purse was stolen
while she was in the Traction Terminal
station. The purse contained SO.
J. S. Lynn, Is East St Clair street,
told the police that q thief stole a brass
bird cage and a canary from his front
porch last night. The cage and bird
was valued at 500.
George Smith. 2614 Oxford street told
the police he was swindIed out Of S1SJ
by two negroes yesterday. The police
say it was the old pocket book game in
which the purses were switched when
Smith was not watching.