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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
Danger to School Children.

The loss OF life of school children on our
highways has reached such proportions that it
completes with FIRE as our great national danger
The tragic development which has followed the
almost universal use OF the motor vehicle for
business and for pleasure lays responsibility
on teachers as well as pupils for the protec-
ton of life, The work OF educators in cities
like Detroit, Cleveland and St Louis shows
that accidents and death may be reduced fully
one-half by teaching the children how to pro-
tect themselves.
1t therefore behooves teachers and parents
To- give more attention to the training of bovs
and girls on how TO conduct themselves or the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
Fads in Feeding.

II was inyitable that sooner or later some
expert would arise to challenge the sweeping
claims of the boosters of the yitamine diet the
latest subject for enthusiasm in the perennially
live topic of what to eat and how to eat it
New ideas of food have habit of spreading
everywhere until everybody is talking about
them. F1etcherizing all the rage in its day
and it has had many successors in the affec-
tons of those earnest persons who take food
and diet with such tremendous seriousness.
1t is DR.. William H. Lipman of Chicago.
who, at a meeting Of the American Public
Health association, has attempted to check the
enthusiasm over vltamines, or. rather, to lead
it in the right path. He reminds US that what
ever mefit may be in the vitamine theory and
IN the foods of which it is the important con-
stttuent there is danger in missing other essen
tai foods in too exclusive devotion to the lat
est favorite. He sees also a peril in addition
to certain drugs and connections exploited as
rich in vitamines. AS a matter of fact the
danger may not be so great as DR.. Epman saws
because average humanity in the United States
goes its way eating what ii likes and generally
thriving on its own diet, careless of caIories
and with small heed of either fads of scientific
theories IN diet 1t may safely be predicted that
insofar as the vitaminss doctrine is scien-
tihcally sound it will become permanent mart
of approved dietetics- Insofar as interest in
II is fad it will be displaced before long by
something newer and, therefore better r,ater-
ial for conversation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
shan NE Brush Onr Teeth

Some pretty competent dentists
have mustered courage in the past
few years to withhold their en-
dorsement or approval of the prac-
tice of brushing the teeth as a part
of the regular personal toilet. ] am
proud to take my stand with these
brave men. for il does call for ex-
traordinary moral courage for a
practicing dentist to commit him
self as an opponent of the tooth
brush. considering the toothbrush
drills in the primary schools and
the so wears or more of we'll nigh
universal endorsement the dentists
have given the toothbrush. l con-
fess I'm little weak in my OVID
position, because l am still uncer-
tain whether it is beneficial or det-
rimental or Just useless for young
children to brush their teeth daily
OF for mothers or nurses to brush
the baby teeth. OF course, it stands
to reason that if tooth brushing is
worth while at all it is far more
essential for the baby teeth, from
the cutting of the first tooth, than
it is for the teeth OF an adult. Any
dentist of oral hygienist who pur-
ports to believe that brushing saves
the teeth, yet fails to emphasize the
importance of regular brushing for
the primary teeth, just doesn't
mean anything to me.
Granting it is necessary TO brush
the child's teeth daily. or even the
adults teeth occasionally, what is
the best dentrifice to use? In my
judgment plain soap is the peer,
if not the superior, of any other
such preparation We can find.
weigh this judgment against every
essential feature-detergen or
cleansing value, taste, antiseptic
value, freedom from harmful effect,
and economy. | am an unfortunate
man. 1t does seem as though l in
variably choose the unpopular side
of these questions.
A recent invention OF a tooth
brush made of some cheap fibre
which suffces for one brushing,
after which the brush is thrown
away, suggests a serious fault of
the ordinary toothbrush, namely.
| bacterial contamination from the
time it is first used. We have hair
and nail brushes which will stand
boilingI toothbrush should be
boiled before each brushing if it is
to be sanitary. AS ordinarily kept,
l feel safer in putting into my
mouth a brush which has been
paved over on the counter in the
store than l do in using a brush |
have already used once or several
times, even though the brush be
washed with soap and water.
If your dentist advises brushing
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
THE YELLOW STREAK.
Mary ]. Hitchcock.
Mary d HILCUCDCh.
Copyright, 1891. by Wheeler Syn
dictate. Inc.)

Copyright, 1891. by Wheeler Syn
dictate. Inc.)
The town hall at Townsend pre-
scented a brave appearance in the
morning sunlight. An ordinary red
brick on Other days. the monotony
of its everyday dress was broken
now by the brave splendor of red,
and white and blue.
1t was the 18th day of the 18th
month. and across the square the
groups of khaki clad figures gath
cred in numbers. My interest was
centered, however, in one who stood
apart, yet seemed 10 be the object
of general interest. More! Affec-
tionate regard was manifested in
the clasping of hands, the glances
of many eyes.
Came the sound of footsteps be-
hind me, and turning, l stood face
20 face with one l knew more than
passing well.
do you suppose l could dig up
story in that crowd ?" | asked, and
waited expectantly.
There's the story of the Yellow
Streak, was the answer. We
have an hour or two before any
thing starts, and up in the hall"
To the hall we went. Presently
We were sitting on the wide window
sill. looking down into the square.
Was he really a coward?'
The man looked at me and smiled
family. I'VE said so. but, maybe
we were wrong. But, wait-there's
way to tell his story:
1T was a year, seven months and
day, after Shefford's marriage to
Colonel Chilton's daughter, that
the presidents message to congress
took some of US chaps that had
never dreamed of soldering by the
shoulders. as it were. and made OF
us soldiers. overnight. From the
first Maurice kicked in public and
in secret at the idea of leaving the
peaceful life we'd always known to
mix in the scrap that had got too
big to stay in Europe. But the COL
onel was regular fire eater and,
thanks to him. Maurice was Lieu
tenant Shefford when We entrained
for a place that was neither France
nor England, but named in all the
dispatches as Over There
I'VE had got into the sub-zone be-
fore it struck me that he was talk
ing too much for his own good.
Some of the boys limited that maybe
he was scared; that when the time
came to go in he'd turn and run to
save his skin. After I'd listened to
them-and to him, l took il on my
self to tell him We were in it to the
finish and he better put the soft
pedal on the wishing he was back
home or that we had never started,
if he wanted the men to respect
him. i
But I was sorry for him, too
His wife had been my schoolmate
and believed in him so entirely that
she had come to me just before we
left and asked that / look out for
Maurice Somehow. she felt that
he would be brave! Well. of course.
none of us would have enjoyed the
business of telling her what he ap-
peared to US.
And then we were moved up
We were really in it at last, 1t
grew worse. instead of better. and
by the time we left the training
area there were more than a dozen
bets being laid. for by that time
everyone of the old crowd were
calling him the yellow Streak;
and the things they bet he'd do
wereTWell, no part of this story.
But maybe telling you about the
night when I'd made up my mind to
have it out with Maurice belongs in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Highways. The recently announced contesus
under the direction Of the national highway anu
highway transport educdtion committee wiz
serve as an incentive 10 greater enort on tne
part Of the teachers and pupils IN comnatuns
this new danger, and il is to be hoped oy THESE
means the lives Of many OF our children wiz De
saved who otherwise might be manned ana
KILLED. In many cities there have been
sasetv week observances. with special reference
70 safety on the highways.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

One of the Chicago newspapers is conduct
ing an expose of the drug ring in this part or
the country It is charged that there is an
organization maintained with solicitors dispos-
ing of the drugs in most of the cities and that
anyone having the price can purchase a supply.
1t does seem that it ought to be possible for
the authorities to run down these offenders
Drugs ruin hundreds OF thousands of humans
in this country every year. The traffic can be
stopped. just as can any other illegal enter
prise. but the fight must be continuous and
unrelenting in order to attain the desired re-
suits.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Contributions TO The Argus Santa Claus
fund are now in order. For years The Argus
Santa Claus has been furnishing Christmas re-
membranes to the poor children of Rock Is
land These children would be neglected at
Christmas were it not for The Argus Santa
Claus. Your part is to supply the funds. The
Argus Santa Claus does the rest. Don't ne
glect the poor kiddies. They are trusting you
You have kept alive their faith in Santa Claus
in other years by your generosity, and this
year you should keep up the good work
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

@. What is a queens pipe? G.
C. NJ.
A. The queens tobacco pipe,
also known as kings tobacco pipe
is a nickname properly given to a
kiln of peculiar shape in a corner
of the London dock warehouses
Formerly contraband goods, such
as tea, cigars and tobacco, which
had been smuggled in were burned
Now only damaged or worthless
goods are burned, but unclaimed
or seized goods are sold periodic
ally.
@. How many miles of telephone
wires are there in the United
States?
4. In 1917 there were 2S,S271s3
miles of telephone wires in the
United States.
@. When people burn corn in
stead Of coal, does it mean shelled
corn or corn on the ear? J G. E
A. Corn can be burned in either
condition. but the ear might well
be burned as it has heat value.
Q. What is the unit of force
A Nj. ".
A. The unit of force is that
force which, acting on one gram
of matter for one second, will give
it the velocity of one centimeter
per second. 1t is called the dyne.
It is approximately the force exert
ed by milligram weight under the
influence of gravity.
@. How many secretaries OF
state has England? W. B. c.
A There are now in the United
Kingdom five principal secretaries
of state, appointed respectively for
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
The Daily Short Story

here. There was something doing
every minute-one way or another
and right in the middle of what
the papers would call a quiet
night a bunch of the fellows tum-
wounded youngster between them
He was pressing his left hand
against his breast and the right
hung limp at his side. l coud sec
the thin stream of red crawling like
a spiders web over his hands
both of them-but he was talking
in laughing sort of way as they
went along:
Sure, I'm hit" he says. But
don't make such a fuss about it.
What's a Tib-tickler in your watch
pocket, anyway? I'll give EN-
what for and a little over. when ]
get back here and if they've put
my shooting hand on the blink III
learn to shoot with my toes"
Maurice was near me. and the
way he turned away as they went
on to the relief station made me
promise myself that I'd talk some
stiffness into his backbone If il
could be done.
so that's why [ waited in the
dugout after things had simmered
down a little. They told me he had
gone out with a bombing SQUAD,
and when the hours slid along l
just naturally drowsed and slept
"Of course, l can't say how the
rest of it happened The bombing
party came in Just before daylight
almost drunk for need of sleep. I'd
seen them often-been one of them
myself and so l could guess that
their steps were none too sure
their nerves pretty raw, as they
stumbled into the dugout.
"Afterward. they agreed that
Maurice was the last to come in
that he had not started to empty his
pockets of the remaining bombs
when it happened
1T was a frightened, hysterical
oath that Weakened mel hadn t
heard the bomb strike the floor, but
it was plain enough who had
dropped it No, it wasn't Maurice
but he knew, as did all the rest
that five seconds-a heart beat or
from that minute
1t came to me like lightning
that we might have stood a chance
II any of the others had been near
est that door. A quick jump. a
quick throw of sure hand, and the
thlng could explode in the trench
outside without doing too much
damage. But Maurice was the Vel
low Streak'-his position would al
low MIN a bare chance to save his
own hide. He could jump
And he did, but 1 had shut nv
eyes, praying that the end would
be mercifully complete, so I did
not see that Maurice had thrown
the bomb straight through the open
doorway Just as a second bombing
party came around the corner of
the trench and paused outside.
But L heard the shout OF warn
ing that he gave as he tumped :.
heard, too, the muffled explosion.
and the cries that followed -
Don't tell me any more" 7
pleaded can supply the rest
My narrator grinned "Yol think
you can, but I'd better finish. see
ing that I've told the story SO far
You're thinking that it killed
him? Well, it didn't Of course. il
did things to him-mussing him up
pretty general, but the American
surgeons and his American grit
pulled him around after a SPELL
A stir in the groups below. The
man arose and f1icked an imagin-
airy speck of dust from his olive
drab coat I'll have to getting
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

home affairs, foreign affairs, va
the colonies, and India The dfs
authentic record of the ONCE o.
secretary Of state is IN the reign O.
Henry III, when John Maunssll J.
described as 'sccretarius nosteE
Q. Were the medals which Fan
put on the casket Of the "JnknoF-
Soldier" buried, or were they II
moved? A ". K.
A. The bunting flag which Gov
cred the caskot on It's journey ifo-
France. was buried with the 0l-.
OF the unknown soldier. The s..l
flag which covered the Casket WI.
the body lay in state and d1il-s
the funeral ceremony, was remove.
together with all medals conLsfls.
by foreign governments ana ~
own. The present plan Is 70 la.'
a, case made to hold flag and He-,
ais, and place It in the ARCHIVES u
the amphitheatre 81 ATlns.l-,
where it may be seen by VISITOR
the tomb of the unknown dead.
@. What is an unfrocked LILLE
ter? D. Z. ".
A. An unfroCked minister :
term used TO denote a man - -.
having accepted the holy oil..
and been ordained by the auIaO'.
ties of the church With which Z.
affiliated. has transgressed the ~
of doctrine or morals and ~ =.
declared unit to administer
sacraments- Ordinances soIl-l---.
tered by such d man would ho ..-,
considered valid by the go's'-
body of his church.
@. Would you please inform -.
whether brothers opposed eacl ~, IN
er in the BrOok.yn-CIs,,'--
world series game last year
A. The Johnston brothers p,@
on opposing teams in the WIZ
series games last year.
O. Who AS the orIgina'0'
mesmerism? F. F. F. lin,
A. Mesmerism, a form OF 90 81
magnetism not unknown II pa
ious centuries. was advances -
exploited by Franz MesmeT, -
1888. died 1915, at Paris. he
a physician and used the .
physical magnetism in curing
eases
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

A Rock Island lady who saw blue Jay in
her yard yesterday called The Argus to inquire
whether the failure OF the bird to leave these
parts with other migratory birds had any re-
lation to the weather. 1t is nothing unusual
for blue jay to stick around through the win
ter. The bird probably has found a comfortable
home and has decided that he can get along
about well in Rock Island during the winter
as elsewhere
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

The migratory bird treaty has already, the
department of agriculture statisticians figure,
caused saving of 100000 900 in food values in
the United States, besides less tangible but
just as real values in promoting health, through
encouraging hunting as a recreation The
moral of which is that well planned conserva-
ton pays
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Ten thousand animals entered at the
international Live Stock show in Chicago this
week. 1t is described as one OF the finest
gatherings of live stock ever held in the United
States. More attention is being given every
year to the breeding Of healthy stock
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

The United States would not like to have
foreign governments collect and apportion its
revenue, but that is what they are doing for
China No wonder that China protests so Wig
ously. Whoever controls the revenues of
country is the real ruler, depend on that.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Are you taking advantage of the bargains
that the Rock Island merchants are Offering
these days? By doing your Christmas buy
ing now you will not only save money, but
you will avoid the rush incidental to the clos
ing hours OF the holiday shopping.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

There is suggestion for the mine opera
tors, whose agreement with the diggers expires
next spring, in the success of the packers in
winning the agreement of their employees to a
wage readiustment by taking them into conf
dence and opening the books
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

into line now-the parade comes
first
But the Yellow Streak @"
questioned-"Whe
A long, lean finger pointed to the
apart most of the time.
Not much of mixer. but gold
clean through! Yes, that's him,
and we call him The Yellow
Streak" even now, though he's
proved to us that som etimes what
men take TO be yellow, is really
gold. In his case it goes clear
, through"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Indictments have been returned against the
window light trust by a federal grand jury in
New York 1t ought not TO be difficult to see
through the transactions of this combination.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
Iron Hypodermically.

What is your opinion Of hypo-
dermic injections of iron solutions
for anemia? Or injections of iron
directly into the blood ?-(Mrs. 81
Answer think the practice is
based on a misconception of ply
siology, and in practice the results
are not particularly encouraging.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

The longer the Arbuckle trial continues at
San Francisco the less the jurors know as to
what actually occurred in the film comedians
hotel apartment the day Virginia Rape died.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
HEALTH TALKS
By William Brady, NJ. D.
Noted Physician and Author.

the teeth, with or without any par
ticular dentrifce, he certainty
knows best what your teeth neeo-
But in the absence of such ADVICE
| would suggest, for adults. brush
ing as rarely as possible ana lnen
only with soap and water. NeitheI
a toothbrush nor silk nat Is d
sign OF gentle breeding.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Someone has offered the suggestion that
telephone operators should work eight hours
aud sleep eight hours, but not the same night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Proving that human nature hasn't changed
much, It is reported that turkeys offered in an
eastern market were found to have craws
stuffed with hunks of lead.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
Argus Information Bureau

by
Bureau
paid to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
SIRE GuHs.

What would you suggest Tor
gums that are sore and inclined TO
bleed easily G. k.l
Answer-Twice each week paint
them with a mixture of equal parts
of tincture of iodine, glycerine and
tfncture of myrrh. Once daily
brush the teeth and gums with
drop of the following solution on
the moistened brush, and do not
einse this away when through
brushing:
Fluid extract of epicac. 10 drops
Fluid extract of witch hazel. l ounce
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
Table and Chair.

have to remain seated at a
table long hours daily, writing and
reading. Please tell me what the
most suitable height of table and
chair sould be to avoid strain OF
fatigue. What is the most restful
sitting posture? What shade or
color is most soothing to the eyes
Nv. J. W.
Answer-Top of table should be
level with point of elbow as you sit
in your chair. Chair seat should be
level with bend of knee, SO that
your feet will rest on the floor and
your thighs on the seat when you
sit erect The most restful sitting
posture is reasonably erect
posture, with the chair back in
contact with the buttocks, both
feet on the floor, one in advance of
the other, and both forearms on
the table. The greens and buff
shades of nature are most soothing
to the eyes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
Castillo

Please tell me if - CASTLE soap
is good for the face?-(N. s.
Answer-Persona / should
prefer ordinary toilet soaps, but
the less soap on the face, as rule,
the better.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29

Think how Americas heart would acne Lon
the Jobless If they were on the other SIDE Oh tne
Atlantic
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-29
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FPITAPH:-
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| nEwAREi

ropvuAN BILL, regrets that he is not d
-. Not that he admires poets particularly
hnt he feels that were he able TO WOO the muse
he might tell a waiting world some interesting
things about the errors msae oy ING eoItorla.
ara business departments-errors which, OF
course. the composing room corrects.
UHy he feels the urge to do this in rhine i,
.o,,.4binv we do not attempt to understand
But. since We are nothing IL not obliging, we
shall andeavor 70 say for him what he vishes
he could say for himself. Attend:
Editorial Errors and Business Bulls,
fAs the composing room lamps then3
psnorters sends their stories up
We don't know what they mean
Them boheheads makes the worst mistakes
printer ever seen.
~ we should put the stuff in type
The way that it is wrote
And let 1t CO. I'll tell you, DO.
'Twould get the readers goat
And wantads that they hand to US
Migawd they're awful stuff!
You wouldn't b'lieve, I'll tell you, Steve,
The things them persons mum.
Reporters, they sits down and writes
And never sticks to facts:
Their stuff is mixed, but if it's fixed
Migawdi the way they acts!
The business ONCE sends an ad
That means a lotta jack,
But if 1t went the way it's sent
The advertiser'd crack!
They's just this much about it, folks:
If printers wasn't wise.
Take it from me, there wouldn't be
No one To advertise.
For if we didn't fix the bulls
Them dunhbells makes each day,
you folks would rant then mob the plant
That's all I'VE got to say!
New-York tribune., 1921-08-07
5':4::4!E:

Left-A DANGER
GUS PET. r. w.
Scott, of Mt. Kisco,
W i t h M go, a
three months old
Guatemala leopard,
draped about his
neck. The treacher>
GUS little feline, who
nipped q piece out Of
Mr.. Scott's ear a mo-
ment after this snap
was taken, was capt
ured before it's eyes
were opened by Mr..
Scott while on a re-
cent hunting trip in
Central America.
Wander Veer