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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26

and can see no change. Wish to
have your opinion before buying
more. "a. G. Al
A. No. Nor does 1t purport to
cure blood disease-not on the
label. You should take notice that
lying on the label is nowadays a
dangerous game in the United
States. Nostrum exploiters may lie
all they please in ..literaure," but
il they forget and assert on the
label that the medicine will "cure
blood disease" the government
agents swoop down on them and
prosecute for false and fraudulent
claims. My condolences on tn
good money you squandered on the
four bottles.
Q. :. page 81 -. and
have always thought that toxe-
mia had something to do with it. I
feel SO
A. No doubt it has. Toxemia is
a feature of nearly all ills. 1t is
one of those medical terms that do
not mean anything in particular.
@. My mother believes that silk
stockings, or even wool ones, worn
with oxfords in the winter are not
only ridiculous but Injurious to
health. Is that true, when one
wearing them feels perfectly COM
Portable and warm? (Helen w. c.
A. So far as health and hygiene
may be concerned, the comfort of
the wearer is the only important
consideration. If you are comfort
able with low shoes, or no shoes,
with wool, silk or no stockings at
all, assure you that You need
worry none at all. OF course moth
ers will always be obstinate about
this, but we need not insist on their
wearing oxfords in winter.
@. Please advise me whether l
am right in my conclusion that
plenty of fresh air, pure food, and
rest in bed are the main weapons
with which to combat tuberculosis
Oh. A. j.
A. Fresh air, a reasonable
amount and variety of plain whole
some food, and, in active cases, rest
in bed are important weapons. Sun
light is another But in my judg-
ment the first essential for recoy-
cry is the regular supervision of a
physician whose judgment is neces-
sary at all times in determining
the proper use Of these weapons.
@. What is demenia rraecox?
What chance is there for recovery?
May it be treated at home? (B. F.
j.
A. Mental deterioration in early
life, developing USUALLY before the
age Of 25. About one in eight cases
terminates in recovery, although
there is tendency toward a Sec
ond attack The patient is best
treated in a hospital for the insane.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
GLOVES-A REAL VALUE.


By Margaret NJ. Mccarthy, Sout!
Munroe Terrace, Dorchester.
| Copyright, 1921. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Inc,)
The car tina. was due at Harvard
square at Sis lurched to halt five
minutes behind time and the doors
opened with a bang. A hurryins
crowd stumbled down the steps
and dashed for the tunnel.
A young man, who was evidently
an $3.50 to 81 almost dislocated a
gum slot machine in the jostle
towards the oyerflowing train
| tripped and ell but fell on a man
with a paper hanging OUTFIT. He
| sprinted for car further up and
with a final shove from the guard
was wedged inside the door.
AS they swung through the tun-
mel he got glimpse Of two of his
| coworkers, the new sten0grapher
| and little Miss Stretcher.
Gee. that new one is a peach,
he muttered, lodging the elbow OF
a six-foot fight fan who was deep
in the sporting page.
He Strengthened one of those new
slim ties and tried to figure out just
how he could cover the distance be-
tween his place behind the other
mans paper and the two girls. He
gave it up as the train passed Ken
dali and sped on towards Park
street. Snatches of their converse
ton, however, reached him.
Talking bargains as usual,
thought Tom, as he heard one re-
mark, But the basement is so
crowded at noon time"
Mustn't it be great" said Miss
Stretcher, guardian Of the order
file, ito just go in and pick out what
you want? Why l can't even get the
kind of gloves I'd like. I went up
town yesterday and paid So for just
plain black kids. was dying for a
pair Of those white gauntlets, but
wouldn't l look senseless tripping in
to T. G. C.'s every day with white
gloves. l couldn't afford two pairs,
but heavens, what's the use Of kick
ing?"
The new stenographer shrugged a
fur coated shoulder and replied:
kicking is the only thing that
ever gets you anything. l tried it
the place l was before and they gave
me three raises in year. | didn't
like it. though, and left when l got
back from my vacation. Why don't
you try it@'
Tom noticed that the color came
swiftly to the others face as she
answered quietly:
Il suppose il I was worth it they'd
pay me more. and anyway couldn't
take chance on losing my Job. l
guess I'll have to be satisfied with
black kid gloves and 30-cent lunches
till Dad gets on steady again"
But it doesn't get you anything,
just the same, letting them"
Park street. and as Tom made a
hurfied exit he lost sight OF the two
girls.
He almost caught up with them
again on the esculator, however,
and as they crept slowly up he COM
pared their appearances.
The new stenographer was GER
tainly as the boys would say, all
Set" but. he thought aimlessly,
Miss Strecher wouldn't be SO bad
looking either, If she had the
clothes.
They had reached fremont street
now, and as the girls hurried on
ahea dhe heard q wistful. Il wish
l could have a pair Of those white
ones, though. They're bargain ut
S."
Tom swung through the door Of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
The Daily Short Story

the big Office building and hastil,
unfolded his paper as he waitet
for the starter to give the elevator
girl her signal.
| "Gloves-a real value" The cal
shot upward, and he continued t.
stare at the ad. for there WASH
room to turn the page.
1t was S:3S when Tom finalI,
slipped into his chair and plunged
| into a batch OF invoices and ex-
press vouchers. He was a conscien.
tlous lad, in spite Of the fact thai
he secretly hoped he looked Just a
little like the chap who proclaims
They Satisfy from every billboard
around town, and. the truth is, he
had a smile not unlike the winning
expression of that gentleman
Twelve o'clock and the adding
machines and typewriters had
ceased to clip, clip and snap. for all
the employees Of T. & C. lunched
from II to l.
Tom was whistling THE Vamp''
as he snatched up the morning
paper from his locker, damned his
hat over his eyes and just missed
the elevator as it slumped out OF
sight.
He was about to turn to the con-
tlrued story ne had been reading
for weeks when his eye caught
"Gloves-a real bargain" That
must be the one they're talking
about he thought, and glanced
carelessly down the sheet that de-
scribed capeskin, overseam, wash
able and special lot OF white
gauntlets.
The red light CLEANED overhead
and Tom was gulped out of sight
just as the rest OF the office force
appeared.
As he stepped out of the big office
building Tom came face to face
with his sister. With a brotherly
nod and grin he was about to pass
on to the pay day lunch he had in
mind when Alice caught his sleeve.
DO me a favor, will you. Tom :?
I'm in an awful rush and l haven't
had time to return these gloves.
On! be sport, will you, and take
them back? You won't have to
wait; just tell them l don't want
another pair and to refund the
money. They don't fit. They were
S."
Without waiting for his protest
she slipped through the crowd, and
Tom was. left Indignantly regard
ing a crumpled clasp envelope. He
thrust it into his pocket. Alice was
such q boob, anyway. Why couldn't
she see that they didn't fit?
Here she was spelling his lunch
hour and he wanted to 60 up to the
theatre to get tickets for tonight's
performance. Gee, it was tough
having a sister like his. Taking
up his time when he ought to be
getting-two good seats for the
show!
Suddenly he heard voices behind
him; some Of the people from the
ONCE had evidently overtaken him.
he glanced back and saw the girl
IN the FUR coat and the little file
clerk. He saw that the latter was
IN the act OF fastening the much
talked OF new gloves. An idea made
Tom flush and hesitate. He drew
out the Offending envelope and
looked at the contents. Sure enough
they were white and gauntleIs.
with dainty little straps and clasps
at the wrists.
In an instant his mind was made
up. He managed to get behind the
two girls, meanwhile stealthily
drawing out the gloves. Now Tom
vas not q sleight-of-hand artist, nor |
had he ever been charged as a pick
pocket He was. therefore. a tribe
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
NEW HOMES EXEMPT.

New York. Feb. 26.-The boafa
of aldermen passed an ordinance
exempting from taxes for 10 years
new residence buildings up TO al
amount Of $4,000 for each family.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
.RIyERS AND HARBORS.

Washington. Feb. 26.-The sen,
ate passed the house rivers anu
harbors bill, appropriating sla.0oo--
900 new expenditures and author
izing use of :47,000,00D in uneA-
pended balances
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26

Isses Day by day the cabinet plums fall-and SO
i far no one has been overcome by surprise.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
THE TWENTY.THIRD PSALM.

AAL ISALMs
Paraphrased by Joseph Addison.
The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
And feed me with shepherds care;
His presence shall my want supply
And guard me with watchful eye;
My MONDAY walks He shall attend,
And all my midnight hours defend.
When in the sultry glebe l faint,
Or on the thirsty mountains pant.
To fertile wales. and dewy meads,
My weary wandering steps He leads,
Where peaceful rivers. soft and slow.
Amid the verdant landscape flow.
Though in the paths of death tread.
With gloomy horror overspread.
My steadfast heart shall feel no ILL
FOR Inou, . Lord art with me still:
Thy friendly crook shall give me aid.
And guide me through the dreadful shade
Though in bare and rugged way,
Through devious lonely wilds / straw.
Thy bounty shall my pains beguile:
The barren wilderness shall smile,
With sudden greens and heritage crownd
And streams shall murmur all around
IN the volume from which Addison's na "a
phrase is taken is a note recording the far
that Nahum Tate. poet laureate had nut this
psalm into rime but that "he was poor poet
:. Another remark like that and our own
version will be quietly inferred.
Proving An Inanfmate Object Nav
Become Animated.
From the Geneseo Republic,.
The fast basketball of the Presbyte-
ran church OF Geneseo came to Atkinson
Monday evening and staged a game with
our Congregational church team
THE editor Of the Reynolds Press will
kindly nste that we have followed his sug-
gestion to read the Geneseo Republic.
SAYS BLOOD ON KNIFE IS FROM Fowl.
NOT WIFE"-The Argus. ~
We're delighted with the better sense q,
rhythm shown in that headline as comnared
to the one quoted t'other day Perhaps in
time you may be able to set The Argus head
lines to music and sing 'em.
'LEsLIE-JuDGE COMPANY IS BANK
Journal.
Oh, well. We never cared much for the ed,-
Tor OF Judge, anyway
ALTHOUGH by all the rules OF the eternal
illness OF things he ought to be. Mr.. l. Bloom.
II Denver is not a florist
WILL some one who knows how It shouId
be done write for us a card OF thanks. adj
1ressed to the editorial writer, the guilty. re-
porter and the city editor? We don't know
lust how to do 1t.
But We do know that the man who wrote
hat two column headline over the flowers"
'ught to be writing this colyum.
R. E. MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26

~ Gardening would be more popular il one
had a caddy to carry his spade, hoe and rake.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
4 The "squirtless" grapefruit gives promise
X non-sprinkling watermelon.

~ There's many q slip between the higher
railway rates and traffic to pay them
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26

Rhyming with Jap is - far as zap will get
III Uncle Sam has anything to say about it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
STARS AND CLoDs.

Tie gods released flaming star.
Which fell straight to the ocean:
Because It Travelled fast and far
Its splash made great commotfon.
The giant ripp!es circled wide,
Bestirred to great endeayor. -.
And then the same majestic tide
Rolled on as smooth as ever.
o grand and glorious was its fight,
With aim Of fine precision;
But scarcely did it come to sight
Ere twas a vanished vision.
1t rests now in some ocean glen,
Deprived of all its glory,
And 'mong the rushing world Of men
Not one recalls its story.
made a splash the other day
That set the ripples racing
But / shan't take the starry way,
For I know what I'm facing.
The thought that may one day sink
Does not fill me with fervor.
So during flights and dives l think
I'll wear q life preserver!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26

GREECE is aching for peace" declares
a spokesman for that slipping country, "but
We will fight. We will make new Greek his
tory if necessary to protect our countrymen
in Asia Minor" But why make it when there
is no Homer to record it?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
The Municipal sJohnny Head-in.Air.7
(From the Galesburg Republican, Register)

NFIUW IHe OdtcSUQIk J.
An exchange heads an article: For
mer Galesburg Man Sentenced to Be
, Hanged" The story relates to the SEN
tence of death passed on William Henry
Campbell of Washington. D.. c., who bru-
tally murdered Mrs. Gertrude Fl. Mann
of that city, and former Galesburg
girl. Suffice it to say that Campbell was
never any nearer Galesburg than Wash
ington, and that Galesburg absolutely
denies any association with such de-
graded wretch
REMOVES HIS OWN APPENDIX: CALL
SUCCESS. Chicago Tribune.
Now we're curious to know what the oper
ating surgeon would have said had the patien
died
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26

The "SOC1ety Branf TheSpianS. (The
Ad Is Free.
(From the Monmouth Atlas).
The Coudy show which is here all
this week at the Pattee opera house, pre-
scented Whats Next to a fair sized
audience last night. The company is
composed of some goods actors and the
brand of entertainment which they give
is we'll worth the money
1.-TWO CONSTABLES SHOT IN DUBLIN.
Peoria Star
A particularly fatal snOt
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26
The Last Word in Possibilities.
{FrOm the Davenport DemOcratl

An opportunity of unusual merit,
available to aggressive statesmen of prov
en- ability, that can qualify to our high
standards of efficiency possessing tact
and sticktoitiveness. To those who can
qualify. agreeable and practically unlinl-
tied, immediate remunerative possibilities
will be shown. For interview, phone
Dav. SASS.
I'VE feel certain" asserts an ad in the Du
buque Times-Journal. that prices will go III
again after things settle down-so we advise
you to buy now and save
In other words buy now, and when things
settle down you settle up.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-26

IN the volume from which Addison's ma "a.
phrase is taken is a note recording the fact
that Nahum Tate poet laureate had nut this
psalm into rime but that "he was poor poet"
. Another remark like that and our own
version will be quietly inferred.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08
OUR APPRECIATION

In the appointment Of Mr..
Louis F. Abel as Deputy, Mr..
Joseph NJ. Mattingly, the recent
ly elected Clerk to the Circuit
Court, has acquired the services
of one of the most efficient and
helpful assistants procurable.
For a number of years Mr.. Ahell
has acted as managing editor of
the BEACON, and it is with sin
cere regret that we sever our
most pleasant business associa-
tons. We congratulate the new
clerk upon his wise selection and
predict for Mr.. Abel a brilliant
record in this important post.
During the trying days of the
World War. when Liberty Loan
drives and Red Cross collections
were the order of the day, his eff
forts were untiring and it was
largely due to his insistent en-
deavors that the old county won
a high place among the proud
ones at the top of the Roll of
Honor in exceeding the allotments
asked. His management of the
BEACON, at time when many
country publications were forced
to suspend on account of paper
shortage and the other causes in
cident to the war, evidences his
enviable executive ability and
sincere fidelity to his friends.
In his present appointment we
wish him abundant success and
in whatever fields his future ac-
tivities may lead. our good wish
es attend on him."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08
THE FORKS OF THE ROAD

1t may be said that the future
course of the world hangs upon
the decision of Japan on the
question of armament ratio.
Should Japan, which has accept
ed the program of limitation in
principle, refuse to accept the
application of it in the ratio which
both the United States and Great
Britain agree to be fair to all
parties, it is a reasonable assump-
ton that the conference will fail
and competition in armament,
which has so long cursed the
world, will continue. The United
States will continue its great ship
building program, Japan will do
the same and Great Britain will
recall the workmen to the ship
yards and begin anew on the four
formidable vessels of the Hood
type. No doubt the settlement of
the Asiatic question will stand or
fail with the issue of armament.
On the other hand if Japan accepts
the ratio. the tremendous work
of scrapping naval vessels will be
commenced, the navies of the
three governments that lead the
world in naval power will be re-
duced to a definite tonnage never
to be again exceeded, competitive
building will be stopped for a
period of ten years, perhaps for
ever; billions will be saved to the
taxpayers of the three nations,
the sources of friction and posi-
bic war in the Pacific will be re-
moved and an era of good feeling
inaugurated that must in itself
be a powerful guaranty of world
peace. st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08
YOUR EYES.

will be in Leonardtown, AT Mr..
Charles W. Foxwell'S, on Tuesday.
Dec. 18th, for one day only. Persons
In St. Mary'S or Charles counties
wishing any optical work done and
me call at their homes by notifying me
by phone or letter. Having had TWEEN
ty-three years experience in examin-
ing eyes and fitting glasses / can as
sure you entire satisfaction.
|. +. BEAUCHAMP,
Registered Optometrist
1918 n. Bond ST.,
Baltimore. Md,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08

Here are two Of many animals
that are due to arrive on Christ
mas morning. 4 black kitty that will
stand any amount Of hard usage Is
very easy to make, requiring only
pair of silk stocking tops that have
survived the vermont feet. Cut off
the worn feet and trim out the ankles
in a curved line to form the ears.
Sew n seam along this line, turn right
side out and stuff with cotton to form
the body. Wind the remainder of the
tops with small cord to form the tail
and tie gay bow OF ribbon at the
end. Two white bone buttons make
the eyes and heavy silk floss the
mouth and whiskers and Miss Kitty
Is dressed up with a bow at the neck.
The elephant is made Of gray
duvetyn, plush or canton flannel and
cut by n paper pattern. His eyes are
shoe buttons, his tusks white cloth.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08

That-Kid- Next-Door doesn't Really
look like This: he just Acts like Il.
What he Doesn't DO isn't Worth
Thinking Of, and what he Does DO
Some lines makes him an Awful Pest.
A Kid Ike this must have Inspired
that Famous Saying. Boys should he
Buried between the Ages Of -Four and
Fourteen
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08
JSH su9SN SInlek
The Liberty" Ace.

Liberty day is usually thought Of by
Americans as July fourth and Liberty
year IS recalled from our histories
as lT16. but statistics indicate that the
liberty year of men and women differs.
The average age Of men seeking d.
vorce is thirty-four and the average
nSe Of women on the same quest Is
Twenty-Five.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08

One OF the easiest ways for dress
ing up the house at holiday time 10
to make lamp. candle and electric
light shades or lanterns Of crepe or
tissue paper and tinsel. To make
the small lantern pictured two rings
Of cardboard are covered with plain
black or gold paper pasted over them.
A length Of light green tissue paper
is folded along the center, slashed
into narrow strips and pasted inside
the rings. Under this a length Of
rose-colOred Grape paper narrower
than the green is pasted; this causes
the strips Of green paper to spread
and stand out. Silver tinsel hangs
from the wire handle at each side.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08
SAVING IN ENFORCEMENT
Prohibition Expenses Were Less Than
Anticipated.

washington.-Dry enforcement l.
costing less than was anticipated. Fed
eraI Prohibition Commissioner Haynes
declared. With $7.:OO.0O0 appropriate
ri for enforcing the prohibition and
narcotic laws, S:lS5019 has been saved.
Warehouse Withdrawals. much OF
which have in the past found their WAY
into Illicit channels, have been cut In
half durin- year, Mr.. Haynes slse
announced
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08

'I''sN9I IsASu SHru aus sWos :paU:aNaI
lou stu aus SlsI0sS pUE SpoWsW I,,V
10 EuHK 1oIUuo0 uaAaun uU t,aNu
iIsA 81 AMIN 10 lSsnbuo5 SUCK
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-12-08
COMMUNIST PERIL IN EUROPE

Methods OF TeFrorIsFn SIHII'dT 70 EHOss
Used in Budapest.
Vienna. Pure Communism mas
raised its head again in Central Eu-
rope. Its attempt. however. Ia "V a.
awe the government Of the struggling
Austrian Republic seems To have been
abortive. Strong forces Of gendarmes
are patrolling the streets and for the
moment the government seems {" have
the upper hand, yet II was obliged TO
concede many of the demands nf the
mob
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-02-24
PLAN THREE
GREAT TUNNELS
ia the Rockies Will Solve
americas Great Problems.

And what IS this latest product o.
visions urse9
Tunnels The greatest tunnels the
world has ever known; l7i4 miles Of
them cur through natures s1lid ma
SONY under the Rocky mountains :
tunnels that viii open up vast re-
sources % supply Americas vital in
dustriai needs for generations 10 come /:
tunnels that viii answer the question /.
'Will We ever run out Of gasoline p
BY making available ten times a. much
rs has ever been pumped ont OF the
ground
Thee new tunnels will open up
enough coal 70 supply the United
States FOR me next hundred wears
Harry q. Drum writes In Leslie's They
viii Spesg forth 1000 100000 feet OF
lumber. They will reach enough sui
phate - ammonia 10 fertiiize the en-
tire MssiSs pui valley. They viii pro-
vice the onis short. y-ar-round. unob-
Structcd military road from coast to
coast
Passenger and freight trains Will
carr, their burdens beneath millions
OF tons of rocks and In shorter time
than n was ever before possible 10
make the rau~continental trip.
This new cut through the eternal
hills viii give 70 America untold quan-
titles ~ gold. silver. copper. lead IRON
gypsum asphalt. tungsten. zinc and
other precious metals and open up
frontier larger In ares fhnn the New
England States. The opening up OF
these tunnels wili realize IN industrial
rroiccf SECOND IN importance only 20
the pauama runai And they will al
vance rhe state ~ CoioraGo from
position ~ comparative ohscurItv 20
one OF lie most powerful units Of the
industrial structure - he country.
The Erenfe~f OF these. the NoTat. =
20 pierce f'e di ide OF tho north the
Monarch. over SIX miles long. 10 cut
The central ridge. and The san Juan
the south
The tinfaf tunnel g. 70 be used by
both rra ms and automobiles the auto
mobile section fo 30 wide enough 20 &C
conmolafe troops for tlie largest army
TRANSPORTS.