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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
Wisdom of the Elders.
NOTED

The young mans fancy turns to
thoughts of health insofar as this
may be necessary in his ambitions
to achieve athletic success or at
least good muscular development.
This is manifest in the evident en-
thusiasm youths show for the num-
erous physical culture faddists and
their freak teachings about health
and healing. The young woman is
interested in hygiene and health in
sofar as study of an obedience of
the laws of hygiene may seem nee
essary to maintain or gain good
complexion and a good figure 1t is
only after IS that men and women
become seriously interested in the
art of keeping we'll. All the recog-
nized authorities on the subject are
of mature age. Nobody will concede
that a mere youth can teach one
how to keep well
1t is queer about this. A youth
may have perfect health himself and
a philosophy of health which is
ever so sound, yet he is no prophet
Whereas mature man may have a
philosophy OF longevity which the
world accepts as conclusive, al
though the man himself succumbs
to premature death from organic
degeneration, as Metchnikoff did. I
mention this, not because I hold
that doctor must take his own
medicine or heal himself, but Just
to show how contrary people are
about such matters.
In studying the recognized au-
thorfties and opponents of the art
of living long, which of course i'm
plies keeping well, it is remarkable
that every one of these philosophers
without exception condemns over
eating or counsels degrees of alb
stemiousness varying from mere
temperance to fasting. This is no
modern circumstance. Louis Cor
naro, 400 years before Metchnikoff.
preached and practiced temperance
in eating which must have been
deemed almost suicidal in his dav.
and was still vigorous physically
and mentally, with all his senses in
tact, at IS. He died at the age Of
102 years.
Here is an idea which is forced
home to US, yet which is difficult to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
Abusing a Ghost.

There are people who believe in ghosts the
raappearance OF departed mortaIs in a more q,
less nsbulous form, but resembling their old
selves. If they do not why do so manv staid
men and women confess in confidential mo-
ments to shivery sensations when passing lone
y grayeyards after dark? Why do thew take
such an eager interest in so-called occult man
uestatons and are so easily bamboozled nv
Them? Over on Staten Island, a New YORK
suburb, recently. some one reported having
seen wraith-hke form come out from an ahan-
aoned 18th century cemetery near a trolley
station and disappear up the trolley track
Inc vision was seen again. A conductor re-
ported that 1t swept through his car. STANDING
empty except for himself at the moment and
disappeared out Of the rear door. The con-
auctor promptly tainted. Still another tale is
Of q translucent form ~Toiling"-to be in keen
ing II ought TO have been "F1oating'-up a
nin in the moonlight, carrying a worn gray
tombstone on its back
apparently the ghost wanted to move ont
Of the neighborhood for reasons OF its own and
he part Of wisdom would have been to let IL
20 and take its stone along. The Staten Is
an0ers heard OF the stories and from all d.
.ections came OF one accord the other night to
await Developments They parked their cars
around the little old graveyard and focused
heir headlight on It How little did they know
the hahats Of ghosts to suppose that they
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
Women Getting Taller.

American young women average more than
years ago. This is discovered by Dr. Celia
Duel Mosher. medical adviser at Leland Stan
ford university, who has checked up the meas
urements of girl students for three decades
back Women also are getting heavier, says
DR.. MoSher. She attributes the change in fem
mime physique to more sensible clothing and
exercise, particularly participation in sports
London scientists say that English women IN
the last half century increased their height an
average of three inches and that their shout
ders have begun to broaden. On the other
hand, say the scientists, Englishmen of the
next few generations will decline in stature
result of heavy war losses among the best
physical types
The world has gone on wheels. This, in the
long run, is bound to weaken and probably
shorten the human legs. Our whole mode of
life is changing SO radically that the human
being OF 100 years hence may be startlingly
different. For nature changes all living things
changing environments require it. The
giraffe got its long neck by constantly stretch
ing up to MUNICH tender tree leaves. The
rhinocerous was given tough hide when it
became necessary to protect him against a
sudden period of poisonous insect life. The
fish in Mammoth cave, no longer needing sgat
have lost their power to see. Nature is eco
nomical. She never carries spare tires. She
gives swhat need-aHd when it is no
longer needed takes it away
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
The DAILY Short Story

in that If he was going to try t.
pick up" a girl, he thought he'C
rather take a chance with a bobbed.
haired one himself!
Now, Bob didn't pick up" girls
he didn't have. to! He knew
scores of them and he had q way!
He thought of the nice girls whom
he knew. As it happened. none OF
them were ''bobbed." Betty, his
sister! Why, he couldn't imagine
her with bobbed hair! That thought
and the feeling accompanying il
rather swung him over to the side
against the cropped locks. No one
could think of Betty making her
self conspicuous. No one would
dare to try to pick up" Betty!
Anyone could pick up" a girl
with bobbed hair, the writer
claimed. Bob wondered. Then a
daring idea entered his argumen-
tatlve and experimental mind. He
would put it to the test
lie glanced again around the car.
The two bobbeG sirens had already
Iured three innocent travelling
statesmen and they and their be-
pulled companion were very much
occupied. He wouldn't have wanted
to talk to them, anyway.
Now the little lady across the
way looked more desirable. But
she seemed to be minding her OWE
DuSlness-maybe she didn't want
company. She hadn't looked around
once! But she was stirring rest
lessly- Maybe she was Of the sub
tie sort! Yes, that was it. He'd
take chance! But what should
he say? Lonesome, little one?"
That was standard, he believed. But
crude, ah yes, common, He must
De original! Some inspiration
would suggest the proper opening.
He started across the aisle. odd
ly enough his heart was humping
most uncomfortably and prespira-
ton oozed out On his brow! He was
horribly afraid! Suppose she
turned him downs ubbed him
hautily before the whole car! But
no, cute little bobbed Head
scarcely suggested hauteur. HeI
advanced doggedly, but if this was
adventure he wanted but little Of
II! He was standing at her side
now, slightly behind her. He must
say something! Everyone was look
ing! Wasn't that a smoker?
I-I-beg your pardon," he
began leaning closer. Aren't YOU
may lis this seat taken?" He
with d gasp
Then the bobbed head turned. up-
lifting itself like a scornful whip. |
For one instant he met the cold, un-
stare that cut right !
.nrough him without seeing him at |
III. Then Betty" he gasped. |
Gosh! Thank heavens" and he |
Topped into the seat beside her
IND mopped his moist forehead.
Why, Bob, whatever is lt?" de-
handed Betty.
II" but it was no use, his
'raln wouldn't work. So he told
Ter all about it and took her tibs
'ood-naturedly. He guessed he had
coming to him.
But seriously, Bob" concluded
'etty. at last plying her victim,
did you ever hear of girls hair
mirroring her soul? If l were a
nan, I'd pass over the tresses and
ct one good look into her eyes,"
Which sounds like good advice to
be chronicler.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.


What is the effect upon the blood
and upon the system of taking fire.
quently a small portion Of baking
soda in water? (B. L.
Answer-It tends to- increase the
alkalinity of the blood and to OPP
pose acidity or acidosis in the sys-
TEN, IL there is acidity. So far as
know it does no harm.
Playing Under the Hose.
Is it harmful for children to play
under a lawn hose? Our children
enjoy it, but seem a little hoarse
afterwards. Will it ipjure their
hearts? Mrs. F. VI
Answer-It is all right, beneficial
to health, if the children enjoy it
Adenoids and Face Development.
l am wondering whether adenoids
have any influence on the shape of
the nose or the shape of the face
If SO, would removal of the ade-
noids straighten the bone IN the
nose? wv. c.
Answer-Any prolonged obstruc-
ton Of natural breathing through
the nose, in infancy Or childhood,
will deform the nose, the hard pal
ate, the jaws and the whole face.
Belated removal Of the obstruction
may improve matters, but cannot
wholly remedy the deformity OF
growth.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
TAKE GERMAN GIVES.

London. - Seven British officers
win The army on the Rhine have
married German women since the
occupation, it was stated in the
mouse OF commons by a government
spokesman in reply to a question
he added that it was not the policy
OF the war office to encourage such
unions, but the department has no
power to prevent them.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

Q. What is the origin of the word
jazz" A. B. C.
A The word Jazz" according to
Walter Kingsley, is of African orig
in. The word has been found in the
Creole patois and idiom of New
Orleans, where it means speeding
up things" The Creoles adopted it
from the negroes and applied it to
rudimentary and syncopated mu-
sic.
Q. Should an apple orchard be
planted in a slate soil? NJ L. r.
A The department of agricul-
ture says that it would be a salts
factory practice to plant an apple
orchard in slate soil if it is we'll
drained. If you refer to a shale
soil, it is only satisfactory when
the 'shaIe is decomposed deeply
enough-avoid a thin shale.
Q. What kind of a climate has
Hawaii? H. P.
A. The climate of Hawaii is
equable; rarely too warm or too
cold, storms are rare. The rain
fall varies in the different locali-
ties, depending upon the position
with regard to the wind and noun
tains. In general, the climate is
healthful and agreeable to Euro
peans.
@. What is a milk snake? r. W.
A The house or milk snake is q
and mild-tempered coiu-
broid snake, very abundant in farm
Ing districts, where 1t frequently
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

You can feed a horse for 35 cents day.
why have an auto? That's the slogan adopted
by the National Hay association at its Chicago
convention. campaign is to restore the
horse to his old-time popularity. What if it
succeeded and junked our fiivvers? Price
tof gasoline would tumble. And price of hay
would rise They get US coming and going.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

The railroads want their assessments de-
creased and farm assessments increased. Per-
lhaps the railroads are in a bad way financially
just now, but if there is one thing that must
mot be done it is to place a greater burden
upon the farmer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

enters houses, probably in search
of mice rather than for the purpose
of drinking milk, as is popularity
believed.
Q. When were intoxicating
drinks first made? J. Il.
A Intoxicating drinks made
from honey, barley. and grapes
were known at least 1000 years
B. C. and they have been known
5000 or 10000 years 3. c.
q. In how many languages does
the American Bible society PRINT
the bible? C. r
A The American Bible society
publishes the bible in l50 different
languages.
Q. Does the English walnut
come from England? N. "
A The nut known as the Eng
hsh walnut is the fruit OF the Per
sian or Circassian walnut tree. me
name English walnut" is appiiel
to it in the United States. WINE
the tree is q native OF Persia ana
the Himalayas, IL is cultivated II
many countries, particularly III
southern Europe and in California
G. What locally mas the warn
est and drtest climate ct Gn a4L-
tude OF 1900 to $500 feet?
(. a. <.
A. The weather bureau says ths1
these conditions will be found n
the far southwestern portions o
the country. notably from southerH
New Mexico westward 10 southern
California.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

NOW, there is a chance for real contrfbu-
tors. a man who writes as candidly as that
deserves the thing for which he asks The
Gentleman Who Cares for Country Circulation
land ourself have deposited five 80 cents each
as the nucleus of fund for a three months
subscription to The Argus for this deserving
man. We shall be glad to accept nickel (no
more and no less) from the readers of this
Tower of Utilization to round out this fund
Be live one and send your nickels to The
Tombstone.
IN the adjacent column t'other day we
noted the editorial caption, Less Fool Laws
VIII the gentleman be advised that he should
not say less when he means fewer?
COWBOYS Ready to Raid senora"-rhe
Argus.
moments sober reflection will assure Won
that no typographical error is SO bad that II
couldn't be worse.
WE haven't written very much todav
Because-we hadn't very much To saw
And when bright
thoughts we haven't
There's
reach
the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

A congressman says he doesn't know where
Ahe money is coming from. That's the trouble
with most congressman. We think it SOL
temn duty to advise them that it comes out of
fthe pockets of their constituents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
Gls:A all1sI[ III : TAl R8
BY WILLIAM BRADY r1D

prove, namely, that nearly every
body over 80 eats more than Is good
for him, irrespective of his physi-
cal state or activity. Cornaro him
self expressed this truth, of which
he offered excellent evidence in his
own remarkable vitality and age in
this epigram:
"Whosoever wishes to eat much
must eat little" That he wrote in
his First Discourse" at the age of
SO. 1t is a good proverb which
might well be crocheted (if that's
the word) on the tablecloth or the
napkins used by people over so
Under so there is seldom any
danger of over-eating, with the ex-
ception of a few cases of obesity
from pituitary gland deficiency,
when there is often an abnormal
craving for and capacity to assimi
late sugar and starches.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

When covering Jelly or fruit\wfth
melted parafln, hold small EMMY
spool In center until covering is "a
thick as desired. When using feiiv
II glass Is not emitted spool is used
as handle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

1t is not easy to Aeep it a secret if You
,elope in a Ford. An Indiana couple tried it
and the girls father was awakened and caught
the youngsters before they got to the corner.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

New Orleans boy has answered Thomas
fEdisons Where is the deepest place in the
scar He says THE Bottom"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02

While they're making Americans out of i'm
migrants they'd better make emigrants out OF
70 few Ansr5caas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-02
Wherein the Farmer T0sses Aside The w.
RnlI for EnmmerciaI Eandor

(RecelFed by The Argus Circulation Dept)
L would awfully we'll like to have your
paper. l am poorer than He'll. l live on
a farm and won't have nothing to sell
till this winter. You send me the pa
per and l will send you the money this
winter. Yours very truly
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CIR Tnnthatnttp
HERE LIES MANS ANCIENT ENEMY,
PILL CARE
WHO DTsINTEks THE UNLovED CUss.
/ BEWARE!

AT LASTi We have found Binny Koras. Il
our memory had been worth two OF the W. k
whoops in the equally k neither regions
we'd have found him this y The secret OF
his identity, however, is inviolate.
NOW perhaps we can go about the business
of getting out colyum.
LOVES YOUNG DREAM.
II q lover and his lass;
His words grew sweeter, holder;
She gently gazed into his eyes,
And leaned her head on
the back of the swing.
His pleadings more impassioned grew;
By Loves flame were they famed.
He slipped his arm about her waist
And quickly seized.
his handkerchief to blow his nose.
Enraptured by her loveliness-
She a dear wee miss
He hesitated, then he dared
To slyly steal a
glance to see if the car was coming.
He gazed deep, deep into her eyes,
And said: THE stars above you
Bear witness to my feeling, sweet,
Oh, Helen, DEAR
Goodnight, here comes my cart"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
WOMAN FACES
BIGAMY CHARGE
Says Hubby No. l Promised
Her a Divorce.

Mrs. Mathnda Smith. 20, 927 North
Pennsylvania street. was arrested yes
terday ny Sergeant Hudson on the
charge OF bigamy.
The arrest was made on a warrant
sworn out BY Mrs Smiths nrst hus-
band, whom she said had promised her =
divorce. but who. instead, caused her ar
rest
The two husbands, the police say. are
Earl Wayne Smith Of Hammond, Idaho,
living at the Oxford Hotel, In this city,
ana Frank Kern of Louisville. The war
rant was sworn to by Smith
The woman said she met Smith in June
Of last year when she was living with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hubne-,
1854 North Belle vieu Place. He was
soldier a that time They were married
Aug o. 1920. Then Smith was ordered
to TT. Smelling, MINI. Mrs Smith re-
turned to Indianapolis In November She
admits that she married Kern ut Con
nersville, lad, Dec. 20, and then went to
Louisville. Mrs. Smith said her parents
now are living at Batavia, Ohio. She
said she had been separated from her
second husband A man giving his name
as Harry Ragsdale was arrested in con-
nection with the investigation of the case
and is held on the charge Of vsgrancy.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
At Last! Usefulness
pf Kewpie Doll Found

"a kewpie doll was used by Miss Zetha
Frfzzell. II 914 College avenue, to de-
feTid herself against Paul Smith. 81, 1884,
Pit Wayne avenue, the police were told
last night. Smith. after a chase lasting
two hours through alleys and back yards
IN the vicinity Of Fit. Wayne avenue and
Alabama street, was arrested. He was
found hiding in a pile of old stove pipes
IN the rear Of the apartment house where
he lives. Seryt. John Richter and Pa
trolmen Clarey and Lacey made the ar
rest, and charged Smith with an attempt
ed criminal assault.
The girl told the police Smith took
her for an automobile ride and then en-
ticed her into his apartment. He locked
the door and she beat him with a kewpie
DON until he released her. She told her
brother and the brother attacked Smith
It was while Smith was trying to get
away from the girls brother that the
police Joined tina pursuit.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
BEGIN WITH ME
IN II. C.. L. CUT
Retail Tea and Coffee Presi-
dent Tells How to Get
Normally

I'VE must do our share in the re-
duction Of cost of living. We must make
our energy count as never before said
George F. Hsllick of Baston. Pa, preS.-
dent of the National Retail Tea and COT
fee Merchants Association at the open
ing session today at the Claypool Hotel
Of the sixth annual convention OF the
association. which VIII be in session four
days.
Normal times will come when we all
set our own houses in order. Begin with
me, 1, ourselves. Then do the best pos
sible with the other fellow on a basis that
cuItivates good will aud confidence be
tween buyer and seller From the orig
inal source of supply. which always
means Mother Nature, the cost Of pro-
ductiOn is coming down, and must come
down, and down, and doYn, along all the
avenues Of productivity until the ultt-
mate consumer. who Is paying all OF the
costs from the beginning is assured that
lie is getting what he buys, at the lowest
possible cost. Then, and then alone,
when all down the line, things have come
to normal; then, and then only, will come
the one. true, lasting and real benefit
to the consumer and ourselves"
The program for tOday's session, In ad
dition to the address by the president OF
the association, included an invocation by
the Rev. Frank s. c Wicks; an address
Of welcome by Mayor chs rlos w. Jewett
a response by g. B. schorn Of Jamaica,
y. y; the reports Of officers and stand
ing committees and an inspection Of the
exhibits.
This evening there VIII be an enter
tainment in the exhibit room, including
vaudeville numbers and talk by V. X.
BeshgetOor. The election Of officers viii
be held Friday
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
May Wright Sewall
Council Meets Here

The May Wright SewaT State Council
viii hold an an-day meeting Thursday
at the Propylaeum. The program will
open at 1880 o'clock with a business
session. after which there will be re-
ports from the Local Council of Women
In the State. Lunch will be served at
the Y. W. G.. A, following which Mrs.
Nola B. Reeder will sing a group OF
songs.
Mrs. ]. K. Beck Of Bloomington viii
speak on anticipation of the State
Council" and Mrs. T. c. Day will de-
liver an address on Mrs. May Wright
Sewall as I Knew Her" Mrs. Charles
Krege1o will talk on Charity Dye. Her
Work and Influence" and Mrs. NJ C.
Morris will speak-on Tribute From Eng
nsh Women Through International COun-
ell OF Women for May Wright Sewall.
Mrs. S. R. Artman, State president, viii
preside at this meeting and all women
are invited.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13

ty Criminal Court July %, 1920. On June
3, 1921. the Supreme Court affirmed the
decision OF the Criminal Court and on
July 80 the motion for a rehsaring was
nled.
At the Office Of the pardon board 1t
was stated that the appeal of julius A
Haaga and Louis e. Haag for remission
Of their fines assessed in the Marion
County Criminal Court for violations Of
the liquor laws had been wiped of the
dockets with the payment of the fines
a few days ago. 1t was stated 1t is not
customary for fines to be reritted after
they are paic,
The only other Marion County case
before the board was that of Lee George,
convicted in Criminal Court June Is, 1921,
Of assault and battery on a policeman.
He was sentenced to ninety days at the
State Farm and fined 500 and costs.
The cases Of two murderers were be-
fore the board. They are John Craig,
convicted in Henry County Nov. "a, 1915
and sentenced to life. and Ernest Dallag-
iscoma, convicted in Davies County,
Sept 20, 1915 and sentenced to life
Craig has been refused clemency three
timea
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
FAIR MAKES A LITTLE MONEY.

The State Fair this year was ION the
right side Of the ledger" despite the
small attendance, william Jones, finan-
cial secretary Of the State board Of agri-
culture, announced today. He said the
amount of the profit will not be def
nltely known for about month. He SAID
the Official fguyes give the attendance
this year as 135.953, as compared with
172, A04 last year.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
OFFICIALS BACK
HOWARD'S PLEA
Negro Politician, Not at Farm,
Seeks Pardon.

Beverly Howard, negro politician, was
seeking to escape a sentence Of thirty
days at the Indiana State Farm and a fine
OF $40 and costs for operating a gam
bling house.
Assisting Howard in seeking his free
dom ars Richard V. Sipe, county clerk
Leo K. Fesler, county auditor, and
George Snider, county sheriff. The sig
natures Of these three officials appear on
Towards petition for clemency.
In making its Investigation Of the case
the pardon board discovered that Howard
Is not at the Penal Farm because he has
petition for a rehearing pending be-
fore the Superior Court
The records show Howard was con.
victed and sentenced in the Marion Coun-