The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-12


The sea, the field, the plain
What emperor in ftOme
Had more than this domain?
&C. Ell.
THE gentleman on our left (colyumisti-
cally speaking) discoursed entertainingly yes
ter eve on the why's and wherefores OF falling
in love, - set forth by one DR.. Britain. pro-
lessor Of philosophy at Bates college, Lewis
town, Maine. We suspect the doctor has had
varied experiences IN that line, which is prob
ably why he ID philosopher.
MANY will agree that falling in love is
simple. It couldn't be otherwise; because the
9. c. human race is simple. But the doctor
should not complicate matters for Young
America by talking about breaking through
to 1.-THE emotion bearing Paleosoic (does he
mean PaleozoicD stratum Of human nature
TIE manifestations OF young love (which
doesn't necessarily mean between young per-
scrs) are sufficiently violent as they are.
Suggesting Daily Short story Title: Tho
Pig and the Pearl"
(From the Dearborn independently.
An Illinois farmer found a pearl be-
tween the toes of hog recently. The
gem was sold for $500 to local jeweler.
The unusual find is explained by the fact
that the farmer had been feeding his
swine mussel meat, which he had OBJ
tanned from clam diggers.
GENTLEMAN, who gave US a Gaelic
monicker which he said could not be pro-
nornced, phoned us to inquire if a musical
coffee" mentioned on our Mas sassiety page
bore any points Of resemblance to the 'musi-
cal SOUP" of which he has heard SO much
All of which is good enough as far as it goes.
But, seeking corroboration, we found "musi-
cale-conee" was the thing mentioned, which is
something else again
THE SLAMS OF SOLOMON.
Sir: Read with me in the Peoria Star: "The
case against Landreth was a charge Of wreck
less auto driving and driving with license,
preferred by Bert Richmond" This item il
illustrates the peculiar individuality of that e1-
traordinary village. Also. the w. G. Ms
$50 called by itself admonition, 1921 will
reward fighters seems to be correct il the
headline in that sheet truthfully records the
exploits Of the gentlemen concerned in the
vendetta and IL the hopes Of the victorious
a word OF encouragement at the right time is
an inspiration Georges and Jack included.
SOLOMON PIFFLE.
AGAIN we are confronted with the painful
duty Of apologizing to Willie Green for omit
ting his signature from yesterdays contribu-
tion. We are sure. however, that Willie un-
derstands how the omission occurred and will
have forgiven US even before he reads this.
lacking his sig. on Willie's stuff is hardly
necessary, anyway, for he has no lmitators.
~W.o
Wilson Wouldn't Wobble:
Washington Wanted Warren.
Whenever Warren Wobbles
Will We Worry! We Will.
R. E. H., it seems. is not at all reconciled
t. the Harding administration. II have been
sitting around the last four months" he con-
much longer it will be before l get back to
work again" Well, we'll do what we can for
him. He may join our staff at the usual rate
of remuneration
Now What Do You Suppose He Said to Her!
From a movie "reader'O.
Miss Cooper is an expert horsewom-
an, but She was slightly nervous at the
prospect of riding in a bona fide race
until R. A. Walsh. the director, reas-
sured her.
TROTZKY has discarded his leather jerkin
for a more ornamental uniform DESIGNATING
him as field marshal" There is the first
real sign that the bolshevist regime is on the
downgrade. All front and no back.
Giving william Chance to Get ON His Feet,
(From The Argus).
Mr. and Mrs. Lpnardt will soon move
to their home. having sold the farm they
have resided on William Epper.
ONE Frederick Brewster Of Connecticut has
just won his suit before the supreme court
to recover taxes Obviously not the hero of
| "Brewster's Millions"
"HALF-Million Purse For Fight Still
Standing. Journal Standard.
This headline artist is graduate from the
Lardner school of journalism.
! II BELIEVE" believes Jacob Ruppert> "A
quoted by the United Press, "the ruling opens
the way for the producing and marketing of
real beer for the many people whom doctors
consider have need Of It."
And. take it from Mr.. Kramer, whom will
not get it
THE revered Associated Press IL nothing
II not conservative. 1t will stand or fall wor-
shipping its old idols. For instance its Toxic
correspondent. with fine disregard for the
high cost Of cabling, speaks Of the Consensus
o: opinion" in Japan.
Il Would He Exclaimed. sRather Wrsts
Than Be Presideat!.
Bushnell Corr. Galesburt Republican
Register).
Porter B. Crandall, the correspond
ent for the Republican Register, was
earnestly solicited to become q candi-
date for mayor, but absolutely declined
10 be considered in that connection
ERROR TO COST GOVERNMENT MANY
MILLIONS. Argus
Which ens1 r E. MIG.