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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
That Twin Yam.

ny VWm x0<Ms
/ Am one Of twin girls,. aged Is,
recently married. A friend has told
me that - . rule one Of twins u
weaker than the other. and that
one Of GIRL twins can never bear
children. l shall appreciate your
a. to whether my informant Is cor
rect. Il =. A.
Angwee-Take any two individ-
uals, whether related or not; you
Will and almost invariably that one
70 weaker than the other. So far,
your friend unvittingly told the
truth. As for twins bearing chill
dren, they are quite IS likely to
have children. rs any other women.
Lo0en0ter Ataxia.
what 10 the cause Of locomotor
ataxia? l ask this because friend
Of mine persists In the assertion
that there il only one cause. name
", syphilis. ] don't believe it. but
she claims to have been informed
from two good sources. E. W. n.
Answef-LAte effects Of syphilis
contracted years before must be
admitted the usual cause OF loco
motor ataxia. But remember, many
innocent persons have syphilis
Then. too, there is no reason why
some cases OF locomotor ataxls
should not be the result OF Other
infections or other causes thar
syphilis, In fact, in about one
tenth Of all cases Of locomotol
ataxia all tests for syphilis are neg
alive, and there is no evidence thai
the patient has ever had syphilis.
Chreaie Appendicitis.
Kindly advise me what is thu
proper food to eat when one ha.
chronic appendicitis. Do you thinl
that with the proper care OF thu
stomach one could cure it without
operation? r. D.
Answer-I know Of no diet which
has any influence on chronic ap
pendicitis. No cure short of oper
alton 10 to- be expected, regardless
of diet or care or the stomach
Chronic appendicitis does not nee
essarily call for operation. 1t de
ponds on your own feeling-does i
give you trouble enough or impair
your efficiency or health enough t.
make It worth while to undergo al
operation which. wherever it ma!
be done or by whatever surgeon. il
always a venture. because neithe
X-ray evidence nor clinical dag
nosis Of chronic appendicitis cal
F, be considered conclusive. Still ant
all, if l thought l had chronic ap
! pendicitis, I'd have the operation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

Q. Does an outgoing president
remove the furniture from the
White house? J.I.R.
A. The furnishings Of the White
house belong to the people of the
United States and are not removed
by the outgoing president.
@. What kind Of soil and CHM
ate does alfalfa require?
S. E. r.
A. The Department OF Agricul-
ture says that alfalfa is remark
ably adaptable to various climates
and conditions, but that a deep,
fertile. we'll drained soil rich in
lime and reasonably free from
weeds is necessary.
@. What is an accountable re
ceipt? r. o. H.
A. This is a receipt given by
IA person who receives money, Sc
curities or other property, which
he is to disburse for, or deliver to,
another. and for which he Is to &C.
count.
Q. On what railroad was the
first block system installed. and
when? NJ. s. M.
A. The Bureau of Railway Eco
nomics says that the first block
system was introduced on the
Pennsylvania In 1S45 and by 1854
was used by practically all Of its
lines.
Q. Why are earthquakes more
frequent in the western than in
the eastern part Of the United
States?
A. The Geological Survey says
thar this Is because the crust Of
tho earth there is in a moro IN
stable state Of equilibrium than in
the eastern part. The rock strata
in that section have been broken
and faulted. Stresses and strains
set mp In the earth are more read
lily transformed to movement there
than in the eastern part where the
strata are more continuous.
Q. How much money was spent
for candy last year? ". z. F.
A. Tho National confectioners'
association says that thsfe 10 very
little data On which 70 base IN esd
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31
MORRIS DIVIDEND.

Chicago, Jan. 3l.-The annual
statement Of Morris 4 Co.. shows
net profits in 1920 Of $4,270.597
against $e.S4b.471 in 1919. A stock
dividend Of $37 ,00o, 900 has been de-
clared on capitalization of $780,
900. The increase will be paid from
surplus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31
RUSSIAN FAMINE.

New York, Jan. 31.-A statement
BY the Russian information bureau
representing ant-soviet elements,
declares that crop failures, reduced
acreage, and economic disorganixa-
ton have resulted In famine in
Russia which 10 probably not less
acute than In China"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

Truck gardeners doubled their orders fo'
cabbage plants when they heard tho Kentuck!
'tDbacco growers had decided 10 make NO crol
.4hig year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

!. ( Can Streetsr, Chicago's DAnnunzio, never
wrote a poem. but stood by his baiilwick
longer THAI Gabe stood By Tume.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

The announcement that an airship line is
b carry passengers at 40 much pound will
l. followed by an epidemic Of puns about Ely
Zig aweigh" and the like.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

Those scintillating minds that conferred
With Harding must have shot spark INTO the
vaste-basket.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

Coast range mountains are slipping. it is
reported. Maybe California Is moving noun
tains to keep out the Japs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

SPEAKING OF limericks reminds us Of Ire
land As we understand it the Sim Feiners
will never be satisfied until they have erased
the quotation marks surrounding the Irish
republic"
The "victims," As Usual. VIII Recover.
From the Reynolds Press).
Saturday evening few friends and
neighbors invited themselves TO the
pleasant home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Under.
They brought along we'll laden baskets
and spent delightful evening with their
victims Of surprise before their depar-
ture for their new home near Bishop
Hill, Ill.
UNLESS the 10-cent taxis cease operations
at once they will. according to our reversd
parent sheet, be in more dire peril" than be-
fore. Aw. shucks. What's jitney driver care
for a little peril dire peril, more dire peril OF
even. b'gosh, most dire peril.
LIMERICK NO. g.
(Ffrst four lines by A. M. S.
One last line, our bum guess
Let me say. Odeekay, If may.
That the plan to give Mack play-day,
Will not work. for the wight
Must guess right or write
ELSE HE MAY REGRET 1T ON PAY
DAY!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

UE AIIH Ks
" M !I!El I! I, j BRADY RAJ! 40

sooths pain. but there Il probably
nothing % good - the hot mus
tafd footbath given to the patient
in bed, for earache or any begin
ming ear. nose, throat Or bronchial
Inflammation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

A callous will often give the palmist a
much information as line in the palm.
The ultimate In futility-lecturing in Switz-
y ePiand on q naval holiday"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31
ORREGON'S GUEST.

FL Paso. TEXAS. Jan. 3l.-Mr. and
Mrs. william Gibbs NeAdoo left
here tonight for Mexico City. Mr..
4cAdoo said he VA going as the
personal guests Of President Obre-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

& Who. in the absence Of Mayor OCallaghan.
Il welcoming the British constabulary TO CORK!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31
INawE IiEs esAsis ANCIENT eaaEpsx,

JUVENILE JUDGMENT.
Has four years old, my little kid;
you've heard me speak about himC
And though he keeps me "on the grfd"
couldn't do without him.
For when my muse 10 ON . strike
And am nearly frantic.
why, this obliging little tyke
Pulls OH another antic.
h Kreets each day with new delighs
And straightway he gets busy.
From early morn till late st night
The pace no sets 10 di11y.
To look ut all the things he sees
Would make ones vision hazy.
Ths busiest Of busy bses,
Compared to him. u lazy!
There IL q youngster cross the way
(Another lad, unt:ring)
With whom he plays most evry az
And finds it most inspiring. r4
The other day he told this chap
That he would have to leave him
Because hs had to take nap.
land O! how that does grieve himD
WHY do you hafta 90 t bed!
His youthful pal objected.
Then what my gentle offspring said
Was rather unexpected.
Tor course he is his mothers son
But-think Of her emotionsD
"Oh. that" said he. lis only ono
OF mothers silly notions"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31
Argus Information Bureau

By
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-31

IF YOU take it from Senator Thomas (al-
though it's difhcult to take Anything from
senator) cherries are not a necessity. now
that prohibition is in force" And we had
thought that, "out where the west begins
where tho senator halls from-cherries never
were a necessity. They used to drink 1t
straight"
The InnOcents Led to Slaughter.
(From the Port Byron Globe).
Last Saturday At the Devere house
Miss Mildred Anderson was united in
marriage to Willet Runyon. Squire
Slaughter was master of the ceremony
and did it up in his best possible style.
A FEW minutes ago when Pegasus was
bucking like q mustang and we were pulling
leather" for dear life friend paused beside
VA and caused a complete loss of balance by
lnquiring facetiously: Trying to think of .
rime for money! no." We almost snapped.
but restrained ourself in time. trying to think
of rme for pest" fOur restraint was due
to the fact that We shall not be within strik-
Ing distance when he reads this).
LIMERICK MOI.
with Odeekays last line).
A column conductor grew tired.
And 90 he connived and conspred
To get others to do
His work-and now you
KNOW BY WHOM THIS LINZ is
INSPIRED.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
GRANTWOOD

BEAUTIFUL new stucco, ten-room
house on Palisades, overlooking
Hudson. Three inclosed porches, two
sleeping parquet floors, electric lights,
hot water heat; tile bath, Garage.
Lot 50x10O. Block and half from Pail
SADIE car to Cortlandt, And and 10th
st. ferries. 65 Knox Ave, Grant
wood, N. J.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

BEAUTIFUL new stucco, ten room
house on Palisades, overlooking
Hudson. Three inclosed pOrches, two
sleeping; parquet floors, electric light,
hot water heat; tile bath. Can be
made suitable for two families with lit
tie expense. Garage. Lot 50X1O0. Near
school. Block and half from Palisade
car to Cortlandt, 42nd and 10th street
ferries. Is Knox ave-, Grantwood,
n. J.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24
FURNISHED ROOMS

TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, Kitchen
cite privilege, bath, most desirable
section of Palisade, Southeastern ex-
posure Write J., Box 102 Palisade
N. j., or phone Cliffside 315-R
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

TWO third floor rooms with board,
$12 per week; also large second
floor room, $15 with board. Mrs. L.
Steffens, 20 Grant Ave-, Grantwood,
N. J.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

Madame Blanche Arra1 Wheeler has
returned from Europe where she had
spent several months. While over
there the renowned singer Travelled
considerably. Madame Wheeler was
also the recipient of a French honor
medal.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

FOR SALE-Beautiful six room house,
just built; ON large corner plot; gas,
electricity, sewer, sidewalk, parquet
floors; fine location; cash or terms ;
reasonable NJ Cummins, Anderson
Avenue. 3O4 Fort Lee. If
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

Postmaster Francis Banville of the
Cliffside post office attended the Post
masters State Convention at Atlantic
City during the past week. He re-
ports having had a good time.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

FL of
of a o. Freehold
Frenl the Cmys six years
Freehold
served Cl N for
Gives a L.
ecandie
heirp so yourself
in
in
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24
REAL ESTATE WANTED

BUNGALOW type house, committing
distance Jersey City. Three or four
rooms. Moderate rent only. Married
couple No children. Bungalow, p.
o. Box 2S5, Weehawken, N. ].
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

FORT LEE, N. J., beautiful two fam
lily house in excellent condition; hot
water heat, two baths, electric light
large plot garage; bargain at $500
terms. Ponsi, Fort Lee; phone 32SW.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24
Happenings
Of the Week

Joseph Robinson visited the Hecker
family of Lincoln avenue on Wednes-
day.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

The alumni of G. p H. S. is to have
a moving picture show and dance at
the high school sometime in October.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24
Catering To
Your
Requirements
AS
Host or Hostess

This means that if you
wish to give a small party
of any kind, Barkhausen
will take care of it just as
efficiently as if you wanted
a swell banquet with linen,
china, silver, crystal, ia
vors, decorations and a
corps of smart walters.
It means that if you would
like him to prepare sand
wiches, cake and punch,
and deliver them ready
for you to serve, Bark
hansen will do it.
How can Barkhausen as
sist you in your entertain
ing? Weddings, private
parties, club, church, fra
ternal and business group
gatherings.
Dinners and buffet lunch
cons served, $1.75 to 81
per plate.
Always the best of food
and service. Talk it over
with me first.
Henry G.
Barkhausen,
Caterer
314 THIRD STREET,
Union Hill, N. j.
Telephone 21s1 Union
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

FORT LEE, N j., fine six room bunga-
low; gas, steam heat, bath; two lots
one block from Main ST.; special at
$500. Ponsi, West Fort Lee, N. j.;
phone 32SW.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24
FOR SALE

FURNITURE-Two dressers, birds
eye maple and oak; single brass
bed, box spring, mattress and pillows
made to order by Wanamaker; large
porcelain lined ice box, ice capacity
$50 pounds; tables, trunks, pictures,
etc. G. I. PHILLIPS, 1852 Abbott
Boulevard, Palisade, N. j.; phone
Cliffside 1913.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

Thomas Fox, Jr., celebrated his first
birthday Tuesday. A number of
friends and kiddies We're represented.
He received numerous gifts. There
was pretty home made cake with a
red candle in the center. All present
had a good time.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

The Epiphany Circle is to hold a
food sale at Epiphany Hall this after
noon. 1t is to start at two o'clock.
AS per custom an extensive amount of
home made cakes, pies and other
goodies will be on sale.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24
JOHN Y. DATER

JOHN Y. DATER, of Ramsey, has
had two years experience in the
House of Assembly, serving on i'm
portant committees with credit to
his County and State; prominent in
State educational affairs.
Paid for
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

Professor and Mrs. John O'Toole of
Park avenue entertained Nicholas w.
Preston over the weekend. Mr.. Pres
ton is Mrs. O'Toole's father.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

Paid for by James w. Mercer Treasurer, Hackens
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

Yellow circulars We're distributed by
the Voters Cooperative League adver
Using the mass meeting at C. p. II. S
for last evening.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-09-24

for candidates who by their Legislative,
Bergen County in the House of Assembl
represent you.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-15
DETECTIVE
is HELD FOR MURDER
Charged With Killing Man
Whom Had Just AIighted
From a Freight Train.
az rhs AssosIassa Prsssl

HAGERsToWN. Md. Oct. IA
Jerry II. Metts. said to be a Baldwin,
Felts detective who is employed as an
armed guard by the Norfolk and
Western railroad here. was held BY
the police tonight. after a coroner's in
quest for murder. in connection with
the death of William Dofflemeyer
age is. in the railroad yards here last
Monday night
AIetts, according to testimony at the
inquest, was on guard In the railroad
yards, when he saw men alight from
freight train who. as the detective
attempted to arrest them. resisted. he
said and when frightened started to
run. Metts is alleged to Lave fired.
killing young Dofflemeyer.
Metts was threatened by mob
night at the opening OF the
inquest, and Sheriff Duffey took him
to the jail while local and state Of
ficers dispersed the crowd.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-15
KANSAS MINERS TO
UPHOLD PRESIDENT
Adopt Resolutions Declining t,
Recognize the Provisional
Administration.
az The AaaoeIated Prssal


PlTTSBURG, Kansas, Oct. l4.--Be-
tween 1000 and 5000 Kansas coal min
ers, meeting 1t Franklin today, adopt
ed resolutions upholding the admins
tration Of President Alexander M
Howat. suspended yesterday on order
cf John i. Lewis, president Of the In
ternational Mine Workers union.
Resolutions also were adopted de-
cIining to recognize the provisional
administration created under Presi-
dent Lewis order to be headed by
George IL Peck local member Of the
international executive board. and re-
fusing to comply with instructions
sent out today by acting President
Peck that all striking miners return
to work Immediately.
About $4,000 miners have been on
voluntary strike over the commitment
10 5ail recently OF President Howat
and August Dorchy union vice. -presi-
dent. for Hi0latinG tho criminal seq
tion OF the state industrial court law.
Howat and Dorthy arc serving six
months sentences In the Cherokee
county jail at Columbus. In the reso-
lutions adopted at Franklin belief was
expressed that to recognize the new
administration would, IN effect. be
recognition Of the industrial court
The meeting voted to permit the re-
turn to work Of those miners in
Missouri under the jurisdiction or dis
trict Il. it being stated that it was
Howat's desire that the fight be CEN
tered entirely in Kansas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-15
DENIES AIRPLANES
SMUCCLED LIQUOR
Investigation by Authorities Dis
closed No Connection
With Booze Traffic.

DETROIT. Oct 14.-Denial that
United States army airplanes had
been used for smuggling liquor across
the Canadian border was made here
tonight by Captain G. II. Kells intel
ligence officer at Fort Wayne, who
recently investigated the destruction of
an army plane on Canadian soil.
The airplane. Captain Kells reported,
made q forced landing near Sunnyside,
Ontario. August 20. and the pilot,
Lieutenant James Hutchinson, was in
jured. Later the motor was stolen
from the machine and the inflammable
parts burned.
Captain Kells, whose report was Of
a preliminary nature, recommended
that the investigation be carried fur
ther by an inspector with competent
authority to bring about the arrest Of
persons who stole the motor.
The plane landed in district where
rum runners operated extensively scnne
months ago. Following the accident
residents declared frequent landings Of
alrplanes from the United States had
aroused their suspicious that the ma
chimes were engaged In smuggling
whisky.
These reports never have been con-
firned and Captain Kells' tonight snid
his investigation had disclosed no
connection between the mishap TO the
army plane and the Illicit liquor traR-
fic.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-15
VESSELS MUST KEEP
OFF COURSE DURING
THE YACHT RACING

For the information OF master and
lowners of steamers yachts. motor
boats. tugs. and tows. and al others
concerned. attention is directed to an
act of congress. April 1908, in which
rules and regulations to promote. safe
ty of life on navigable waters during
lregattas or marine parades.
Section /. A vessel of any descrip-
ton shall not be permitted to pass up
or down the course during the prog
ress of a race in such a manner as to
endanger yachtsmen or passengers on
yachts or other craft, whether observ-
ers or participants in the regatta.
This. prohibition to pass ZIP or down
shall not apply to the official boats
or to the racing craft.
Any person violating this act shall
be liable to a penalty OF $3.50 90.
The revenue cutters Penrose and
Comanche. and Ithe United states
Marine Hospital Service boat. Gene
We've. have been delegated By special
order of the department Of commerce
to patrol the course in Pensacola Bay
during the regatta Saturday and sun
day. The attention OF al owners OF
boats IS directed 10 these regulations
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-15
RAILROAD HEADS TO
SEEK FURTHER Gu 7
In EMPLOYEES WAGE
win Not Reduce Railroad Rates
Until Wage Scales Are
Made Still Lower.
UNION LEADERS AMAZED
AT NATURE OF REQUEST
Surprised That Further Rednc-
tiOns Are Asked With Strike
Over Last Cut Likely.

CHICAGO. Oct. i4--Representatives Of
tne nations railroads today after an
nouncing that they cannot reduce freight
rates At present without going into bank
ruptcy, and that they would Immediately
seek q further reduction Ia the em-
ployoea' wages from tho United states
Railroad Labor Board. went into futile
conference with union leaders in an effort
ID reach an amicable settlement Of wage
difficulties which at times have threat
ened to tie up the transportation system
of, the country.
AT tho conference union leaders asked
reconsideration Of, their request Of last
July that . IL Ia per cent wage rednc-
tion granted BY the Labor Board be not
put into effect Immediately, that no
further wage reductions be- sought at
present ana that no change Be- made in
lhe overtime pay rates. This request
was refused and the rails heads present
their statement announcing the proposal
to sock new reductions and not to reduce
rates until further reductions were
rsanted.
Khe labor leaders Ieft the conference
immediately and few OF them would dis
cuss It's proceedings or predict tho re-
suit.
4 am no prophet" said Warren s.
Stone, president of the BROTHERHOOD OF
Locomotive Engineers. What win hap
pen Is more than can say"
". q. Lee, president Of the Brother
hood Of Railroad Tralnrnen. refused to
aisouss the situation after the meeting.
but previous 70 II had zaid that "the
roads must be crazy to seek q new re-
ductiun when tho men have just author
ICED q strike over an old wage cut
r. IS. Blnixer ok tho Association Of Rail-
way Executives. said that tho transpor-
tation system was facing one OK It's
greatest crisis but also refused to make
predictions.
Union leaders freely admitted, how.
ever. that there had been little harmony
between the committees In tho confer
ence.
Tho executives announceds however.
that the proposal to pass further wage
reductions on to the public BY applying
% tho Interstate Commerce Commission
or q reduction in freight and passenger
rates. had been accepted and that all
utnro wage reduction would be met BY
! cooperating rate reduction.