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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

says that a man who has been IN
the service of the army and has
been regular postal employe re-
ceiving less than $1,000, can get
credit for the number of years ne
has served in the military or naval
service. When he returns to tine
postal service after being in mill
tary service promotion will go on
automatically just as though ne
had been serving that time in the
postofice department.
@. Which is the greatest river
in the world? L. c. M.
A. The Amazon is the greatest
river in the world. being said 70
contain one-tenth Of all the run
ming water on the globe.
@. How may oil paintings DO
cleansed? l. W. I.
A. To clean an oil painting. WASH
the surface gently with clear, warm
water, using a soft cloth or nne
sponge, let dry. and rub gently
with soft flannel cloth moistened
with pure olive oil. The water SOIL.
ems the accumulated smoke, dust
and dirt, and the oil assists in wiP
ing it away.
@. In what country was goh
first played? +. J. n. /.
A. There is much evidence 70
show that this game is OF Dutch
origin. From a royal letter Of
James vi of Scotland James ! Oh
England) who forbade the import,
alton from Holland Of the balls anu
clubs used in the game, and IroDl
pictofial representation a the game
which are chiefly Dutch. the evi'
dence is in support OF the above
assumption. 1t was introduces
into Scotland before the midaie VI
the 18th century.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31
FORBID WIVES TO HELP.

Chicago, March 31.-Chicago I'M
ion 1anitors were forbidden to have
their wives as assistants in their
tanitor work. by = vote of the union
last night. Unemployment was as
signed as the reason for this action.
1t was said that some members had
sought to take on extra duties with
the help Of their wives, thereby
filling Jobs that might have gone
to unemployed men.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31
SAPPHIRES AND SENTIMENT.
By Gertrude Burnham.

Copyright. 1921. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, 1nc.)
Grandaunt Philippe tapped soft
" at her namesake's door one crisp
Janary afternoon with an air of
unwonted emotion; her soft cheeks
were family flushed and she car
ried a small leather case in her
hand.
Phil pounced upon her favorite
aunt with a squeal of JOY and in
stalled her in a cozy wing chair.
plunging at once into the narrative
of her recent adventures, which
she knew invariably interested and
amused the older woman.
"And," she concluded, 1--WE the
most be-you-tiful white frock that
was ever made for a frivolous girl.
Tomorrow night l shall know the
worst, whether I'm to be accepted
by Camden town as a belle or a
dreadful wallflower!'.-Her blue
eyes >sparkled in anticipation of the
coming frolics.
Did father give you the pearls
you wanted?" asked her aunt.
mo the fates weren't propitious, -
pouted Phil, but l don't care. 1t
will have to be a case of beauty
unadorned.'
perhaps not" answer the other
quietly. Il see that you have not
been told about this" She held up
the case which she had brought.
Pills eager curiosity was
aroused and she sank in heap on
the floor, her bright head resting
against Aunt Philippa's knee ready
for the story.
In this case is piece of jewelry
which has always been worn by. the
eldest daughter Of the 'TaTleton
family on the day of her presenta-
ton to society. 1t is her lucky
piece al 1.-The sapphires are for
constancy and happiness.
II wore it years >ag0- and it
brought me only sadness. l hest
tated to give it to you but there is
no valid reason why it should not
bring you happiness and it is your
| right. y
Because Of this necklace I-quar-
relied with one who was very dear
to me. l loved jewels and told him
that | would never marry until a
man could give me other necklaces
as beautiful and Valuable as this.
was only half serious but he was
poor and naughty and that ended
the matter.
"Yon, little Phil, are more SEN
sible and / know that you will not
make the same mistake. WesT the
necklace and be happy"
She opened the old fashioned
monogrammed case and took out q
necklace Of sapphires set in quaint
old chased silver. AS she held II
up the deep rich color glowed in
the depths of the stones as they
caught and held the light like i'm.
prisoned bits Of the sky. Phil had
never seer. anything more beautiful
and she exclaimed in delight:
ut will match your pretty eyes
and set on that white gown vastly
WE'LL" said Aunt Philippe. as she
gave the girl the necklace and box
! Presently. Phil ran Oh happily te
show her treasure to her family
leaving Aunt Philippe alone. Hel
thoughts had flown back to the
days when she had been toasted
as the loveliest in q circle Of
bellies; when young men were moi
afraid Of romance; when It was the
: usual thing for them to stand on 4
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

@. Please give me the names Of
states which have ordinances
against the use of exhaust whistles
on motor vehicles. C. c. s.
A. The American Automobile as
sociation says that practically all
states prohibit the use of anything
on automobiles that makes noise
except a sound of warning. All cars
should be equipped with muffers.
@. Since Hoyle has been dead
for a century, why do we still say
according to Hoyle?" Haven't
rules for card games changed
since? r. A.
A. The word "HoylH" has come
to stand as an abbreviation for
Encyclopedia Of Indoor Games"
played according to Hoyle" sim
ply means correctly played" or
according to established rules"
The original book of Edmund Hoyle
was the first attempt to collect in
one volume the rules of popular
indoor games. This collection has
been added to and changed, but
many people have the delusion that
Hoyle wrote about games such as
pinochle and poker. which in real
ity he never knew.
@. Has the mayor Of a city any
authority to call out the state mi
litia? F.F.
A. The war department says
that the state adjutant general in
the capital Of each state is the only
one. aside from the governor Of
the state, who has the right to call
out the state militia.
@. Please explain the provision
Of the postal law regarding the re-
turn to the postal service Of ex-
service men. M. b. NJ.
A. The postofRce department
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Nur Kind of 4 Boy.

have a boy 10 years old attend
ing country school. Nearly every
day he comes home wet through
from playingin snow or water, and
nearly every day he is promptly
punished and put to bed. New my
neighbor pleads that it does the
boy no harm to get wet, and we
have had some rather heated argu-
ments about It. v. r., Michigan.
Answer-By George, I'd like to
know that neighbor! II he were
my boy and came home nearly ev-
cry day wet through from playing
in the snow and water. I'd con-
graduate myself on being the proud
author of the edition. Of course it
does him no harm. Would you pre-
fer q mollycoddie? You owe that
boy something for all that punish
ment.
Bicycle Riding Healthful.
I am young girl IA years a old
and live two miles from the school
I would like to have bicycle. but
my parents do not think it is
healthy for a gil to ride bicycle
Would like to know your opinion
about the matter. MISS L. S.
/ Answer-If you were my daugh-
ter I would be pleased to see you
riding a bicycle as much as you
liked.
Brain Abscess.
What are the symptoms of alb
scess of the brain. l am troubled
with violent headaches and l am
convinced this is the cause.
MRS. R. J.
Answer-Unless you have had a
chronic running ear. or severe
head injury considerable time
since, your fear of brain abscess is
not warranted by headache, no mat
ter how violent. / regret it is moi
my province to suggest symptom.
to readers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31
ARAS LIE CRITIQUE CULfNAIREl

IAndrs Tfidon,. French ho-analyst, says
~eyen q Mexican Indian can take piece Of
goat meat and few chill peppers and concoct
2 dish that would shame your lAmerica's) bes,
homo cooking.']
Now this psycho-analytic
Frenchman is rotten critic
And his dome Is dioritic-
Curses on him!
He may be clever guy Z
Full Of education higher,
But I.think he is liar.
Sir, doSgcne him!
Such q statement is a.stench. man!
When We stormed German trench, man,
Every burned impulsives Frenchman
Tried to kiss u.s.
Now this supernumerary.
In announcements far iron NJ,
knocks achievements culinary
OF my missus!
He may keep right on wig-wagging
That I'VE won the war" is Dragging
And he'll not, despite such nagging,
Make me cross, sir
But Dust put this in your booking)
II for trouble he's not looking
Let him cease to knock the cooking
OF my Boss, sir!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

Automobile habit will shorten mans legs
and make his head bigger in time, says Levi S.
Gardner, Detroit scientist. You have noticed
/, that enlarged-head tendency by owners of ex-
(ensive cars. ~
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

city that had 100000 population 1000 years
ago is dug up at San Juan de Teotihuacan.
Mexico. Wonder if Rock Island will be under
the sands 1000 years hence!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

ACTUAL broken heart is physiological pos
sibility, says a London heart specialist, accord
ing to an Associated Press dispatch printed
broadcast in this country tother day. But he
failed to convince the Moline Dispatch which
made box feature Of the story on page one
under the caption, Actual Broken Heart Is
Myth, Says Scientist"
Add Woes Of the Judiciary.
From the Chicago Tribune.]
Grover Cleveland Redding and Oscar
McGavick. the two negroes convicted as
v meters Of the "Abyssinian riot" Of last
June, yesterday were sentenced to be
hanged April % by Judge George kersten. ;,
WHILE the bolsheviki seem to have eff
fectually put down the anti-red uprisings," be-
gins a Davenport Times editorial. Yes.
there was more of it. but we stepped to admire
the lacerated ininitive.
Sln the Spring the Young Mans Fancy -
[F'rom The August
LOST: ENGLISH SETTER. NAME
Lad" Reward. 1926 Twenty-frst
avenue
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

Average American drank A gallons Of milk
last year. twice as much Is few generations
ago The farther we get from the COW, the
more milk we want.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

Thirty thousand motor ears and
trucks are serving the various de-
partments Of the IS states.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

General Coxey, after ~ years. may reflect
that he accompanied about as much as any
o4e who takss . problem to Washington.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

Price Of baseball bats mounts. Ringing.
Barnum & Bailey circus will have no more
paroles. Going to be tough year on us
boys!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31

%LOST: BRINDLE AND WHITE BULL
dog. name "Chief." r. I. 4695Y. Re-
ward.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-31
Argus Information Bureau


lion surss9 Frederic aaska Director Mahnon D. Give full 81
will y
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15

first observed sign of something Sc
rious. Here, again, pain or its ab-
sence is no criterion Of danger.
In men, cancer of the stomach or OF
the bowels is the most frequent. l.
man steadily loses weight-twenty,
thirty, forty pounds-and his indiges-
ton, internal cancer of the stomach
or bowel should be suspected. If he
does not soon get better, say within
two months, the abdomen should be
opened and any necessary operation
be done. The diseased section of the
stomach or bowel is removed; but too
often the exploratory operation is
done too late and the disease returns
after while If no cancer is found,
the abdomen is closed and he ic prac-
tically sure to get well within ten to
fourteen days.
Warts and moles-not such as come
and go on the hands of young people,
but those which remain apparently
harmless for years without any
change-are serious sources of dan
ger, more particularly those which
are discolored, brown, or black. After
many years of a quiet existence, for
some unknown reason suddenly they
begin to grow. Very soon the glands
in the neck, arnpit or groin begin to
enlarge, at first always quite pain
lessly. When these glands become
enlarged the whole system is often
involved and the possibility of saving
life is very doubtful.
All such. permanent, pigmented
mofes and warts should be removed
before they begin to grow, together
with the whole thickness of the skin.
To tie woman's long hair around
them is the very worst thing to do.
1t only stimulates them to grow more
rapidly.
Appalling Statistics
The deaths from cancer are contin-
ually increasing, and have reached
most alarming setal. In the World
war, from April, 1917, to July, 1919,
76,43S of our gallant soldiers lost
their lives by wounds and disease. In
the same length of time, about l90,-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15

900 of our population died from can
eer-over 100000 more than the total
military deaths, Of our total annual
deaths of persons over forty years Of
age. one person in every ten dies of
cancer. Of all deaths among women
over forty, one out of every eight is
caused by cancer. Do not these fg-
ures startle YOU, my reader? IS 1t
mot all-mportant that you should rec
ognize the red flag Of danger, when
YOU discover the first recognizable
sign of possible cancer-a lump
anywhere, or an abnormal discharge
Of blood?
What is the cause of cancer? you
ask; land why aren't you busy hna-
inc it," I answer that 70 one prob
lem Of disease is being attacked as IS
the cause of cancer If we find the
cause, we will be at the halfway
house on the road to prevention or
cure.
There are special laboratories of re-
search on cancer alone in Boston, Ne"
York City, Buffalo, London, Paris
Heidelberg, and other cities, and also
not few personal investigators IN
other places, all laboring to discover
the cause, and how to prevent cancer
and thus avoid the dreadful alterna-
tive of surgical operation.
The problem has been attacked
from the surgical, the pathological,
the microscopical, the chemical, the
biological. and the experimental side.
We have learned great deal; for IN
stance. that cancer is always a strict
" local disease at the beginning, so
that, if you remove this small lump
early enough, cure is almost certain.
If YOU wait, the disease spreads by
the absorbent vessels and the blood
vessels to the neighboring glands
(under the jaw, in the armpit or the
groin, or in internal glands) or to
distant parts, and then the case is
hopeless for cure. All we can do is
palliate. Early operation before the
disease has thus spread is the sine quo
non for success.
The X-rays and radium are being
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15
THE HERALD AND NEWS

extensively experimented with, aAd
most hopefully in certain forms OF
cancer 1t IS with this in view that
the fine women Of America presented
Madame Curie with one gram Us
grains) of radium, costing one hun
dred thousand dollars. have per
soGally known of some remarkable
cures BY the X-rayS and radlum. But
they should be used only by experts,
or they may do irreparable damage.
Even if they do no damage, IN case
they do not cure, their use not seldom
delays operation until it is too late.
We have also learned by these lao
oratories of research that this, that,
and the other line of research IS not
the true road to the discovery of the
cause. Thus, by exclusion, we are
gradually limiting our researches to
the methods which give promise OF
possible success.
feel as certain Of our ultimate
success as l do of my own existence.
! am expectant, hopeful, and lmpa-
tient for that glorious day to come.
It will most likely come ike a thief in
the night to some lonely, patient, per
s:stent worker Then, indeed, after
il has been tested and found true, may
we chant Te Deum-and turn our
energies to the solution Of the many
other problems in medicine.
Above everything else net 20 do, |
urge that none of the so-called can
Ger cures be used. have seen the
damage done by many Of them, and
the happy time when early operation
might almost certainly have cured has
gone by, and again Too late" is the
sad verdict.
The American Society for the Con-
troll of Cancer was formed in 1913.
Dr.. Charles A. Powers, retired sur
geon of Denver, whom l am proud to
call an old friend, is the president.
They are carrying on vigorous cam
paign of enlightenment, to wake up
,;he nation to the growing peril of.
cancer. They are a very live body.
A large number of doctors are men,
bers and, what is more encouraging,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15
Where the Perfect Balancing Of LIGHT
WEIGHT Brings the Riding Ease
of EZIEA Wy WEIGHT

with it's economy record of from l8 to %
miles to the gallon of fuel and $4,000 to $4,000
miles on tires, the L1GHT-S1X has al riding
and driving qualities of the excess weight car.
If you are accustomed to driving car with
fewer cylinders, the LIGET-SIx will give
YOU rev idea Ct responsiveness and hexi-
bilty If you are accustomed to driving an
other six cylinder car, the LIGHT-SIx will
show you how the perfect balancing and ma
Ginning of motor parts can eliminate vibration.
If you are one of the thousands who have baked
at high upkeep costs, the LIGHT-SIX will
give you a demonstration of real automobile
economy. Yousare invited to inspect this car
at our Show Rooms.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15

an increasing number of public-splrlt-
ed men and women are also members.
The nominal dues are five dollars a
year, but many give up to fifty dol
lars a year as patrons, and others, -
aid the cause, give hundreds and
thousands The society sends out cir
culars, pamphlets, ETC., by the thous-
and. organize lecture courses in many
places, and spreads abroad the good
news Of the durability of cancer, pro-
vided that their advice is strictly fol-
lowed. This year they propose to
make special effort during the week
of October Both and November 5th
to arouse a nationwide interest and
, nationwide activity to control can
cer, by persuading all who have or
suspect they have the disease to Sc
cure immediate competent advice and
treatment.
l earnestly urge that every reader
of this paper will join this admirable
and wholly altruistic society. 1t takes
much effort and much money to wake
up a whole nation; but that is eaxct-
ly our intention We doctors are
heartily in accord with the objects of
this society,".
Preventing Sickness
Did it ever occur to you that we OF
; the medical profession, so far as |
know, are the only persons who are
doing our best to prevent sickness
and death-the very source of our in
ecme? Who are the leaders in the
prevention of typhoid fever, diphthe
ria, tuberculosis and other grave dan
gers to life, and who are the promot-
ers Of the health Of whole communi
ties?-the doctors! / exult in this
altruistic deyotion! And not few
have given their own lives in the en-
deavor to save the lives of others!
Readers of the Companion may OBJ
tain any desired information on this
subject by writing to the American
Society for the Control of Cancer, %
West 45th street, New York city.
Food for thought is about the only
kind that is left in Russia.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15

Not many years ago the word looked upon
riding ease and reliability as products Of
weight-EXCESS WEIGHT that tool. its toll
in fuel and oil and tires. In the L1GHT-SIx,
Studebaker has demonstrated that the riding
qualities of a car are determined by
BALANCE!
The LIGHT-Six is the perfectly balanced car.
You could hslve it or quarter it and find that
each section would weigh practically the
same Its $500 pounds are distributed evenly
over all four wheels.
In the .LIGHT-SIx, Studebaker has achieved
through DESIGN what heretofore has been
achieved by WEIGHT. The result is that,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15
Another Danger Sign

The same rule applies to women
y.Ssbo notice any abnormal discharge of
blood. Consult competent surgeon
st once. Certain internal cancers
That were formerly beyond our power
70 cure are now well within our pow
er, but solely on the condition no'eo
instant competent advice.
Every man o. woman who passes
bfood from the bowels should at once
seek an examination, That is the
anti-cancer slogan: instant, thor
ough examination by competent sur
geon." 1t may come from slight
and easily durable affection; but 1t
may, on the other hand, be the very
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15

Food for thought is about the only
kind that is left in Russia.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-23

parents On May %, 1889 he was united
in marriage to Miss Eva Harris also of
Stowe and to this union were born two
sons, one Of whom died in infancy, the
other son, Carroll, with the widow sur
wives. He is also survived by ii sister.
Mrs. Clara E. Collins OF Montpelier.
The deceased moved here with his fam
lily from Stowe about 10 years ago to the
farm home where he died. He had been
id failing health for about year, taking
his bed about three weeks ego. The
cause Of his death was nervous breakdown,
Mr.. Miller was an industrious, honest citi.
zen, a kind husband and father and his
death is distinct loss to the community.
Feel anguid, weak, run down? Head
ache? Stomach "ofi?' A good remedy
is Burdock Blood bltiers. Ask your
druggist. Price, $1.25 advertisement
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-23
LOCAL N EW S
NORRISVILLE

Wendell Gill and Philip Goddard were
in Burlington last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Eli B. Fisk of Morristown
arc the parents daughter, born Nc
vember 10.
Rea Sctutt of Dean Academy is spend
| ne week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. E. Schutt.
The condition of Olivia Raymond, who
is suffering an attack oil scarlet fever, is
i mpi owing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boyce Of Bridge
s treet are the happy parents of son, born
| asst week Tuesday.
Lewis Liberty is able to be about the
house, after having been confined to the
bed for several weeks, suffering from an
abscess on his leg.
Mrs. W. T. Slayton and son, William,
Jr returned firm Burlington last Friday
night, where the latter underwent an op-
Grafton for appendicitis.
The condition of Mrs. Alice Reed, who
has been quite i'll, is improving. Miss
Celia Ham,, who mas been caring for her,
has finished her engagement,
The frame is up an enclosed for H. W
Burnham's now bungalow on How ard
street. Contractor Lebaron expects to
have the house completed by early spring.
Mrs. Kittie Rhoader of St. Adams, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. c. P.
Greene, was called to Port Huron, Mich,
the latter part of last week by the critical
illness of her daughter.
The following have been elected men,
bers of the Executive Committee of Peo-
pies Academy Athletic Association: Miss
Maud Chaffee, Marjorie Bickford, Porter
Greene and Gertrude Young.
The Bijou is doing remarkably good |
business every night, standing room only |
being very common and two shows at that.
The Emmons are putting on very good pic
lures which accounts for this.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-23
Funeral of Charles H. Miller

Funeral services for Charles II. Miller,
who died at his home east of the Fair
Ground last Tuesday night, were held
Thursday afternoon at one o'clock from
the house, Rev. W. T. Best Of the Meth
odist church officiating. Interment was
made in the family lot in Branch cemetery
at Stowe. The bearers were Mrs. Mil
leI's brothers; Ellis, Morris. George and
John Harris of Stowe.
Mr.. Miller was born in Vergennes in
1864, the son of Joseph and Mary Mar
garet Miller and was one Of four children.
His early life vas spent in Stowe with his