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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

me to come 20 him and live with
him. What would be your advice
live with him after parting with
my two little boys! l have q good
Job myself.
WORRIED FIFE AND MOTHER
1t seems to me there is some
thing wrong with . man who makes
q mother give up her two little
boys. If you went to your hus-
band, l believo he would act in the
way he used to and that he would
give you q new excuse. Since you
have a good job it seems to me tina,
you had better keep it and STAY
away from your husband. After d
year or two he may learn his les.
son and be willing to support yor
ard the boys.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am 3
girl of q and have been going with
a fellow for about a year. Recent,
we quarreled and now 1 find
really care for him. Although
have been with many fellows l d.
not enjoy their company.
He tells my friends he cares fol
me, but l am too independent
Since We have quarreled hav,
been out Of town a great deal ant
he always writes first and asks m,
to answer his letters.
Do you think he really cares 70
me? DISCONTINUED.
am not a good guesser. II tn
young man has written to you sine
your quarrel and asked you to an
swer him, he likes you.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Heart 9pHO111o'
i!,lDPObrQmeC u

Bob: Your letter about your
school life and friends il very in.
teresthg. I wish I might publish
it TN the column 50 that my readers
could enjoy it too, but there are 90
many problems crying to be an.
swered that l haven't SPACE.
"Dutch's" criticism Of feature
writers wasn't very fiatterinE. You
can tell him that all the letters
printed IN my column are bona fide
l receive SO many that / find 1t i'm
possible to use all that come, and
have not had to make up letters
since the first few monthl tina,
marked the opening of the column
Hli other remark is more or less
true. l think you realize, however
that l am sincere in my answers.
Do not be afraid that you will be
Clarence" in some novel that ]
write. Judging from your literary
style. there is more danger that
will .ppear as "Hortense" in some
effort Of yours.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I wrote q
letter to you some time ago, signed
worried Wife and Mother"
have five boys. all self-supportiny
except two. My husband confessed
that the reason he wasn't pleasant
around home was because he didn'
feel able to support the two boys
Now l have put the two boys out il
good country homes.
My husband has gone away I,
another city nd keeps writing fol
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

nor fedNcsioA IN wages under asy
circumsteness, uatil The inAoa-
quaclss Of manasement and ~
high operating coats resulting
thereirom have been eliminated.
"3AThe general policy OF the ~
dustry. The main items Of operl-
ing expenses are. Of course, faA
supplies OF al kinds and labor. We
shall show that the same financial
interests which control the rail-
roads Also control the production OF
fuel. timber. equipment. oil and
other, supplies. and that they have
determined upon . policy Of de-
creasing railroad expenses ~ re-
ducing wages. and ct the same time
charging unwarranted and unru4-
sonable prices for supplies which
the railroads must purchase. We
shall contend that this board should
not consider any complaints rela-
tive to the rates Of pay OF railway
employees until II Is satisfied that
the railroads are not being forced
to purchase their supplies ~ e.
orbitant prices.
No Change Warranted
1--WE submit, therefore, that no
action looking toward reduction
in wages can now be taken by this
board which can be predicated upon
any sound basis. We are IN tho
period of readjustment and recon-
struction.~ No one can predict
with certainty what the immediate
tendencies will be. Only one thing
is certain. and that is that there
has not been a sufficient change In
the conditions affecting wage prtn.
ciples to warrant any change in the
decision Of last July. No justihca.
ton can be found in ethics. In econ
omic reason or in the cold. con-
crete facts Of the present day in
dustrial life and activity. to sup
port the board IN making changes
in existing rates Of pay to railroad
employees"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

0ognnn eomnnn1cntjon - -
United States On the other hand,
t1cos Who hare frum The start ~
Hesed A1meeica'S monal Influence
W. GUllci6nt 70 settle the repafa-
ton contfCvofSy ana thus improve
the world economic situation look
upon the 0erman note as offering q
splendid opportunity for leader
ship d which they are stfll hoping
President Harding will avail him
self.
Americas Duty.
Cabinet discussion Tuesday de-
veloped . unanimity Of feeling as to
Americas duty in the circumstan-
ces. It was agreed that the United
States could not put her stamp Of
approval on the document even
vaguely and that tho action taken
must b Of such a character a. not
to encourage the Germans in be-
lieving the United States has sep
arated herself from her associates
In the war. Some cabinet members
believe that except for political sit
uati0nS in each Of the European
countries the German proposal
might have been used az . basis for
compromise. But the theory here
is that Premier BRAND is in a peri
lous position and that il his minis
try IL overthrow, France will come
into the hands Of a militaristic re-
CINE which will 60 to the extremes
in handling Germany and possibly
drive the Germans into chaos. Prime
Minister Lloyj George. who has al
ways shown disposition to be more
reasonable with the Germans than
the extremists in France, is be-
lisv ed to be lending his moral sup
port at this moment to Premier
BRAND largely out of fear Of a
political collapse in France Of the
BRAND cabinet. the single bulwark
against unthinking militarism.
Not Hopeless.
Broadly speaking, the reparations
controversy is not as hopeless as it
seems. The Germans have come
nearer the allied demands in the
latest proposal than ever before
even though they attach mischiev-
Gus and multiplying conditions. Fail
ure of the attempt to draw America
to Germany's side is expected tG
drive the Germans still closer to the
allies with a new proposal even
though the Ruhr may yet have to
be occupied as means of coercion.
The more the Germans realize that
the allies are in earnest and are
not to be trifled with the earlier will
an agreement be secured. The atti-
tude Of the allies as expressed tt
America this week probably will
have an important psychological
effect on the German tendency tt
procfastinate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Draperies

so inch madras, gold, blue,
rose, mulberry and other col
ors, for fancy Grapes of all
kinds, 3.o5 reduced to as,
less 20 per cent, now 2.2O
Dot and figured curtain
swiss, SO inches wide, Csc
yard, reduced to 800 yard,
less go per cent, now BE
80 inch colored madras for
over-drapes, all colors, los,
reduced to I.25 yard. Less
20 per cent, now LOO
48 to 50 inch curtain nets,
very fine quality and dainty
patterns, $50 yard, reduced
to 200, less 20 per cent, now
1.6O
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

Rugs, Floor Coverings

Velvet and Administer rugs,
9 by IL size; Is rugs in this
lot, $500 to 1o5.oo, reduced
to $3.50, less 20 per cent, now
$500
Velvet and Administer rugs,
size Fl inches by 81 inches,
600 to 80, reduced to 3.O5,
less 20 per cent, now 3.16
Ingram carpet, SO inches
wide, $50 value reduced to
Soc, less 20 per cent, now
Tic
Granite carpet, suitable for
bed rooms, 50 inches wide,
floral design. ooc per yard
value, sreduced to 6oc, per
= yard. Less 20 per cent, now
SEC
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Household Hints

! less motion q 4 pair Of isle hose.
when putting on . silk stock
ing always roll it down to the heel
ana gently draw over the foot and
lee, without strafning at any one
point.
"Few women know the proper
method necessary to prevent that
greatest of all silk hose evils
runs The customary manner is
to fasten garters to hose tops while
! in . standing position, when, - a
matter Of fact, this particular
operation should Be done seated. to
allow the knee tho space that tue
change from . standing to sitting
position requires, and SO prevent
the sudden swapping Of delicate
threads.
ITO avoid friction at toe and heel.
one-half size larger than worn geii-
orally should be purchased, to per
nit slight shrinkage in washing.
Finger rings with high settings
are apt to catch the fine threads
and cause runs 1t is wise to re-
move such rings while dressing or
undressing.
use only warm water and a
soft, alkaline soap when washing;
also, to avoid fading delicately-
colored stockings, dry indoors.
away from the strong sun or day
light; also, too much heat in drying
or ironing makes the silk tender.
II ironing is necessary, do this Oh
the wrong side Of the stocking,
with warm mot hot) iron.
"Silk hose should never be worn
twice without washing, and it is
better to give each pair q short
rest period after use"
| RAISIN AND NUT BREAD.
One-half cupful halved Sun-Maid
Raisins, one-half cupful coarsely
chopped walnuts, one teaspoonful
salt, two cupfuls milk, four cupfuls
-four, three-fourths cupful sugar
two eggs, four teaspoonfuls baking
powder Mix together the dry in.
gradients and sift four times. Ado
the nuts and raisins, mixing then
we'll with the -four; then beat the
eggs, combine them with the milk
and pour into the flour mixture. Pu
in a large, well-oiled bread tin, le
! stand 20 minutes and bake for 81
minutes in a moderate oven at 81;
degrees F.
To Wash China-Don't use yer,
hot water or much soap in washing
china that has much gilt on it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

Felt base and congoleum
rugs in two pieces to match
with dainty borders. Size 9
by II, 1900, reduced to 1o:oo,>
less 20 per cent, now S.OO
Printed 1inoleums, II feet
wide, IS patterns to select
from, $50 to LIS square
yard, reduced to 100 square
yard, less 20 per cent, now
CSC
Inlaid linoleum, IS patterns
in this lot, 6 feet wide, 3.25
to $50 square yard, reduced
to $50, less 20 per cent, now
200
Tapestry rugs 9 by IL size,
IS rugs assorted patterns
and colors, 47.5o to $500
value, reduced to $3.50, less
20 per cent, now 31.6O
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Hints About sax Hosiery.

Here are some practical hints
from a manufacturer concerning
the care of silk hosiery:
when you once become recon-
ciled to the fact that silk hosiery is
made from fine, gossamer threads
Of fairy delicacy, you will under
stand and appreciate the attention
and care necessary to their upkeep,
OF course, they cannot be dragged
over the feet with the same care
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
Hens HI,uk
BREAKFAST.
SLICED Bananat

lonu Hint
BREAKFAST.
SliCed BananAt
Cereal and Cream
Bacon with Wafdes Conee
LUNCHEON.
Reheated Vegetables LEFT from
Dinner
Bacon Garnish 6tewed Peaches
Cookies Tea
Clear Tomato Soup
Celery Sailed Nuts
Tartar Sauce Baked Potatoes
Creamed Onions Lettuce
Apple Pie Gomez
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

Pancake Recipes.
Squash Pancakes-Place in a
mixing bowl one cup Of cornmeal.
one teaspoon salt, two tablespoons
syrup, one tablespoon shortening,
one cup boiling water. Beat mix
ture and then let cool. Now add
two cups of stewed pumpkins, one
cup nour, one level tablespoon bak-
ing powder, one-quarter cup milk.
Beat to mix thoroughly and then
bake in the usual manner for pan
cakes.
Beefsteak With Dumplings-One
and . half pounds steak, sailed,
peppered and well dredged with
-four, pounded and fried a nice
brown in skillet. Then put meat
in large kettle, thicken gravy in
skillet and pour over meat. Cut
up five onions on top Of meat, add
more salt and pepper and plenty
of water. cover and let cook about
one and a half hours.
Twenty minutes before serving
time make dumplings as follows:
Two cups flour sifted with two tea
spoons baking powder; one of salt
use about four-fifths cup sweet
milk to make batter to drop from
spoon on top of meats and onions
Cook covered for twenty minutes
This makes fine dinner.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
ROADS have
NO WARRANT
T0CUT WAGE

Continued from Page one.)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08
SIMPLE MEASURES PROTECT
YOUNG TREES FROM RODENTS

Although winter weather reduces
the amount Of damage done to trees
by insects it brings snow and sleet
which make it possible for field mice
and rabbits to girdle young trees
without the knowledge Of unses-
pecting owners and cause losses al
most equal to those from the insect
pests, according to orchard special
lists. Fruit growers can prevent this
injury and reduce the losses caused
by these rodents by placing corn or
tobacco stalks, newspaper or woven
wire netting about their trees be-
fore winter arrives, specialists at the
College of Agriculture say. Keep
ing orchards free from rubbish and
weeds also has been found helpful
in reducing the damage done by ro-
dents.
Despite the fact that its original
cost is great than that of corn or
tobacco stalks, woven wire netting
is the most practical means OF pro-
tecting trees since it can be used for
from five to eight years while the
corn or tobacco stalks or newspa-
pers must be replaced each year. A
piece of woven wire Is inches high
and from Is to "a inches long when
bent around the tree and fastened
at the ends will sand out far enough
to protect the tree and give suffici-
ent room for the tree to make sew
eral years. growth. The mesh of
the netting should not be larger than
one inch. In case deep snow falls
during the winter the tree may be
protected by drawing up the cylin-
der of wire and packing the snow
at the base of the tree. This is done
to protect the tree from the mice
which do their work under the crust
ed snow and the rabbits which work
on top.
If paper, corn or tobacco stalks
are used these should be tied about
the trunk of the tree, the stalks be-
ing stood on end II is necessary
to remove these in the spring since
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08
200 LEE FARMERS ATTEND
FOUR COMMUNITY MEETINGS

School and community meetings
are proving a valuable means of
presenting farm and home as well
as community problems to farm men
and women of the state, according
to reports being received by the Col
lege of Agriculture. Many reports
Of successful gatherings Of this
kind already have been received by
the college, the most recent one be-
ing from Lee county, where a total
of 1000 farm men and women at
tended four school and community
gatherings arranged by County Ag
ent T. Fl. Jones in cooperation with
the college extension division and
school authorities of the county.
Schools in communities where the
meetings were held were dismissed
for the day IN order topermt the
children taking part in the program.
At one meeting held in the Pine
Grove community five schools join
ed in the event which was attended
Y more than $50 persons. Following
a short program by the school chill
dren talks were given on school, farm
and home problems of the state and
county. Discussions led by r. +.
Stephenson, soils field agent of the
college, on the prevention of soil
erosion, the value of growing clover
and other legumes and the import
ance of properly caring for farm
manure were among the important
features of the meetings.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08
WEAK, NERVOUS,
ALL RUNDOWN
Missouri Lady Suffered Until She
Tried Cardui. "Result
Was Surprising" Got Along
Fine, Became Normal
and Healthy.

Springfield Mo.-'My back was so
weak | could hardly stand up, and
would have bearing-down pains and
was not we'll at any time," says Mrs.
ID. V. Williams, wife of well-known
farmer on Route 6, this place. 81
kept getting headaches and having to
go to bed" continues Mrs. Williams
describing the troubles from which
she obtained relief through the use Of
Cardui. my husband. having heard
of Cardui, proposed getting it for me.
81 saw after taking some Cardui
that | was improving. The result
was surprising. felt like different
person.
Later I suffered from weakness
and weak back, and felt all rundown.
| did not rest we'll at night, | was so
nervous and cross. My husband said
he would get me some Cardui, which
he did. 1t strengthened me My
doctor said | got along fine. was in
good healthy condition. cannot
say too much for IT,"
Thousands of women have suffered
as Mrs. Williams describes, until they
found relief from the use of Cardui.
Since II has helped so many, you
should not hesitate TO try Cardui II
troubled with womanly ailments.
For sale everywhere. ESs
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08
HARRISON P0ULTRyMEN
FORM NEW ASSOCIATION

With the organization of the Har-
yison County Poultry Association,
Kentucky has another organization
engaged in the cooperative move
ment to standardize each county of
the state with one of the four main
varieties Of poultry, according to A.
S. Chaplin, poultry extension spe-
eialist from the College of Agricul-
ture. Organization of the associa-
ton was recently completed with
more than % charter members. Of
fieers elected by the association
were: President, Mrs Herbert Ter
ry; vice president, Mrs. Durbin Will
son; secretary, Mrs. Charles Oils,
and treasurer, Mrs. ]. p. Wiles. The
majority Of the mebers in the new
association are raising Rhode Island
Reds.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08
SCALE INSECTS KILLED
BY LIME-SULPHUR SPRAY

Onwers of orchards which are
badly infested with scale insects
will profit by applying a dormant
spray of lime-sulphur some time
this fall just before all the leaves
fall from the trees and before there
is danger of freezing, according to
horticulturists at the College Of Ag-
riculture. Demonstrations conduct
ed on different orchards in the state
show that this method is successful
IN controlling the insects and increas-
ing the quantity as well as the quail
ity Of fruit. One gallon Of CONNER
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

As agent for r. 0. Richart, l will
sell at public auction, on the prem
ises, 1-2 miles northeast of Sharps-
burg, on the Sharpsburg and Mays
vile model turnpike, the following
property, which will be subdivided
and offered in three tracts and then
as a whole.
TRACT No. Contains about
100 acres and is all in blue grass,
timothy and clover. This tract lays
well and has plenty Of water, is un-
der good fencing, has large pike
frontage. improvements consist of
an S-room 2-story brick residence,
large spacious halls, bay windows,
tile mantles, CRATES in every room;
house heated by pipeless furnace,
has running water in kitchen, saw
ed stone foundation, sawed stone
walks around entire house, 90 acre
tobacco barn, 4-room tenant house,
ice house, double corn crib. This
is one Of the most beautiful homes
in Bath county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08
PUBLIC SALE
200 Acres Of Bath County's Best Land
To Be Sold on the Premises
Saturday, November IL, Il Il

TRACT No. 2.-Contains about
35 acres, which is now seeded to
rye. Plenty of large oak, walnut
and sugar trees. Well watered and
fenced. improvements consist Of
Groom 2-story residence with good
cistern at back door and all neces-
sary outbuildings and adjoins Tract
No. 1
TRACT No. 3.-Contains about
so acres and is all in blue grass,
timothy and clover. 1t is well wa
tered and fenced; improvements con-
sist of 4-room tenant house, 10
acre tobacco barn. This tract has
considerable timber on it and ad-
joins Tract No. 1,
SALE POSITIVE, RAIN OR SHINE
TERMS-15 per cent cash, day of
sale; IS per cent March /; balance
in three equal payments, bearingN6
per cent interest.
Persons desiring to look at the,
farm apply to Thos. Canaan, on the
place.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

Farmers in the Forest Grove sec
ton of C'rittenden county will con
fine their efforts toward community
Improvement to five main lines of
work during the coming months, ac-
cording to plans outlined in a COM
munity program which they have
lust completed in cooperation with
the county agent. These will m
clude cream production, corn, hogs,
orcharding and poultry raising.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

Oh. I love IA. sit and dream Of Old
Kentucky
And the happy days spent there
long ago,
But I've wandered far away from
Old Kentucky
And I long to hear the strains'of
"Old Black joe"
Where the nightingales and whip
poorwills are singing
And the crickets chirp their good
night lullaby;
Though I'm feeble, old and gray, If
I only had my way
Straight back to Old Kentucky |
would fly.
Oh, | long to see my home in Old
Kentucky,
Where the morning glories Irvine
around the door;
long to see my mother in the door
way
In her spotless gown Of gingham
as Of yore;
Just to see the river glistening in
the moonlight,
Once again to see the field of new
mown hay;
Oh, sit and think with JOY of the
days when but boy
When lived in Old Kentucky far
away.
In Kentucky, where the sun is al
ways shining,
In Kentucky. where the skies are
always blue;
In Kentucky. where the dewdrops
kiss the roses,
Dear Kentucky, ] am coming back
to you.
In Kentucky, where the wind is
gently signing,
In Kentucky, where the meadow
grass is blue;
Though I'm many miles away, still
! dream of you all day
Kentucky, dear Kentucky, / love
you.
WIN. Stallings in Louisville Times.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

cial sulphur should be used to
eight gallons of water in mixing the
spray. Special precautions should
be taken to apply the spray during
a period when there is no danger Of
freezes since fruit buds may be kill
ed if the frozen spray forms about
them.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08
HARRY LETTON, Agent
Walter Boyd, Auctioneer Carlisle, r. A

they furnish an excellent hiding
place for insect pests. Commercial
rabbit paints also may be used as
repellants in preventing girdling of
trees by rodents.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

Campbell county dairymen ar
making a steady fight against cat
tie tuberculosis with the result that
the county is now leading those Of
Northern Kentucky in the number Of
herds tested, according to County
Agent II. +. Link. The testing in
many cases is done on community
plan, farmers in different sections Of
the county bringing their cattle to a
central point where the tests Ee
conducted
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

With the organization of county
fair association Crittenden county
farmers already are making plans
for feature fair to be held in 1922,
according to a report from County
Agent J. r. Spencer. The associa-
ton will have three directors.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

Oldham county farmers are fast
realizing the advantages of purebred
breeding stock over the scrub ami
mails, according to County Agent G..
B. Nance. Thirty farmers in the
county already have been enrolled
in the better sire better stock cam
paign
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

Dunn's Review says despite recent
uncertainties in railroad situation a
slow recovery in business depression
has not been halted.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

Dun's reports 457 failures in the
United States this week against 407
last week and 236 last year.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

For Printing. See The Advocate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-11-08

With a steady increase in the en-
rollment of Carroll county farmers
in the better sireIstock campaign be-
ing conducted over the state, that
county is making rapid progress in
disposing Of scrub breeding animals,
according to County Agent Rouett.
Nine more farmers recently were en-
rolled in the movement.