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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

A cavorting comedian, f1irtatious ingenue
and chorus of villagers and peasants were all
that were needed to make King kari's attempt
to recover the throne of Hungary a paIpable
Broadway hit. Unquestionably the pretty girls
of Budsor danced out with paper garlands
shreking the ecstatic line without which no
hbretto is complete: Here come the soldiers,
Hurrah, Hurrah!"
Whereupon King Karl upon being prompted
by a sub-lieutenant unsheathed his sword
waved it over his head and made the promise
always extracted OF the hero at the close OF
the first act: IN take you all to Paris 1t
would be a shame to turn into tragedy such
a pretty comedy has been enacted on the
Budapest road the past few days. Queen Zita.
a very charming woman, pleading vainly with
her guards to be allowed to return to her
children is about all the sob stuff that comic
opera audience will stand for when it pays its
good money to be amused.
One wonders, however, if the allied council
will order Regent Horthy OF Hungary to let
King Karl go it did last Easter when the
kings fool friends persuaded him that the way
was open for him to come back. The Return
From Elba" has fascination to every man who
has worn a sword and peculiar fascination
to a down and out nobility. But this is 1921
not 1916 Returns are not staged SO easily
in these unromantic days when usuTpers are
surrounded with terror attachments equipped
with machine guns.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
Paradoxes of War.

CsEtzfn curious and outstanding uaradores
were produced by the recent war For ex
ample the nations least militaristic and most
poorly prepared for war were victorious Those
most militaristc and best prepared suffered
defeat Peace likewise has produced eouaJlv
curious paradoxes. Today finds the vanouisbed
nations more prosperous than the victorious
ones, Germany though burdened with war
aeot, has her factories and shops busy She
Is relieved of the heavy burden of maintaining
ornaments She has few idle xnen and a good
nture is possible for her. On the other hand
Great Britain. one of the victorious allies has
Gems OF thousands of men idle Idany of her
shops and factories are closed She is facing
serious problems and her living conditions are
severe France and Italy likewise do not find
the way back to normally a path OF roses.
In the United States there are para6oxss
within paradoxes for anyone who cares to note
a,e1n- This country is the creditor nation of
The world, and yet suffers from glut of eotd
II 1s>held by some economists that it -vou,d
De calamity If the-siebtor European nations
were to pay IN cash what they owe the Unites
seaues Fhere is great housing shortage in
inns country. yet many mem are idle The
paradox or peace is that victory carries MANY
- 'he pangs OF war. Gold may kin prosper
NY. Payment OF a debt may mean bankruptcv
10 the creditor An additional supply of gold
would mean higher prices. This nation Is
The worlds creditor and yet cannot take a va
cation Its production mast be maintained and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

@. What countries have no diplo-
matio relations with the United
States? c. T. M
A. Countries with which the
United States has not resumed dip
lomatic relations are Germany,
Austria, Turkey and Soviet Russia.
@. Is it true that a tax of IS, in
addition TO passport charge, is lev
led on all persons going from this
country into Mexico? J. S.
A. A head tax is not charged
to people going from the United
States to Mexico. II is merely ne
cessary to have proof that income
tax has been paid. People coming
into this country pay the IS head
tax, and this may be recovered by
visitors remaining less than so
days, who file such intention with
the immigration inspector upon ar
rival in this country and receive a
transit certificate from him.
@. Charleston and Hailtown, ".
Va, are both quoted as having had
the first rural free delivery of mail
Which is true? c. M. V.
a. The first rural free delivery
OF mail was established October I,
1896, simultaneously at Charleston,
Uvilla and Halltown, W. Va. The
salary of the carriers at that time
was $500 per annum.
Q. What is the purpose of the
piece of iron which is placed across
the end of a magnet? F. W. S.
A. The piece of iron placed across
the two ends of q horseshoe mag
net is put there to retain the mag
netism of the magnet
Q. What are the duties of the
business manager of a newspaper?
". P. G.
A The business manager is the
principal executive of a newspaper,
the circulation manager, advertis-
ing manager, treasurer, etc, all
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
VIA THE PINK ONE. -
RY Hester Cai6erMOOd.

| Copyright, 1921, by Wheeler Syn
dictate. Inc.)
Everyone he had met that day
on his way to the office had said:
Good morning, Mr. Clifford; fine
morning, isn't it?'' And Larry Gil
ford had gazed into the sky and had
seen that the sun was shining, and
| had suddenly discovered that it was
a fine day-outside. But when he
opened the door of his business
| looking office, everything was
dingy and lonely-like his own
| thoughts.
Perhaps Erma Clark was to
! blame, perhaps she wasn't Any
way, he had accompanied her to one
of the usual twice-a-week theatre
trips that night, but he had not &C
companied her home She left him
at the theatre door and told him
very decidedly that she preferred
to go home alone.
So Larry plodded back to his two
uninviting, rented rooms with
downcast heart and Erma's fiery
words still ringing in his ears
words to the effect that he had be-
come so engrossed in his business
OF late that he had neglected her
| to the point of rudeness, that he
was becoming fearfully selfish and
morbid, and that she didn't enjoy
his company any longer. Erma had
spoken those words, and Erma
meant them. It was useless to try
to make amends, to explain; she
wouldn't listen-he knew that. So
he was forced to acknowledge the
fact-Erma was lost, so far as he
was concerned.
a wonderful frame of mind to be
in at the start of a long office dayi
Larry's head felt heavy and stupid
and dull. too. He had been too dis
turbed 10 sleep the night before,
and now he felt droWSy. But he
couldn't Maple was too miser-
able.
And the work that was before
himi His desk was fairly swamp
ed with letters of yesterdays and
todays mail. All of them must be
opened. read and answered. Most
of them were the regular business
size, but occasionally there appear
ed in the pile a few of smaller size
And right on top of the pile was a
pthh 0uNClOPCs CooSA III d 1ClA-
mine hand.
Larry gave Disguised groau and
threw the letter on the floor. When
would brainless women learn that
tinted correspondence paper was al
together out of place in business!
He got these letters, occasionally,
and now the sight of one madden
ed him. No wonder business men
had cranky dispositions,
The door opened Larry wheel
ed around in his chair and saw
tall, slender girl enter the room.
She was dressed in soft, dark
brown. But the chic French veil
she wore was of such a dark. dense
shade that it completely hid her
features from him
Hello" the person said. Alone?
Isn't that nice?''
Larry stared at her a moment,
then remembering thathe hadnnt
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
With Other Editors
Practical Philanthropy.
burlington Hawkeye-l

Much has been made of the fact that the
United States Steel corporation has set aside
a fund of $1o,000,000 to employ idle men in
construction work but the real point of the
thing has been generally ignored The steel
trusts action has been praised as an act of
generous philanthropy in time OF need 1t is
rather a stroke of good business The rulers
OF the steel trust doubtless feel a sense of
satisfaction in giving work to idle men Never
theless the main reason for such action is that
those same rulers are convinced that they will
soon need more mills, factories and ware
houses
I'm time Of peace. prepare for war" In time
Of dulines prepare for prosperity The steel
men are doing that. knowing that sooner or
later and probably sooner, all their resources
Will be taxed to keep pace with the demand
ior lneir products. 1t is good philanthropy
at that Sound business is usually the sound
est philanthropy, because there ia no waste in
it for anybody.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
The Daily Short Story

risen to his feet, hastily did so and
stood before her awkwardly silent.
Who was this strange woman who
came into his office without knock
ing and thought it was nice that he
was alone? He thought her voice
sounded natural when she spoke,
but she looked uncanny with the
thick veil hiding her face. Who
could it be?
Larry hadn't long to wonder, for
the girl was already loosening the
veil from her face, and then
"Erma," he cried joyously, spring
ing toward her, "Erma-dear.
Il couldn't stay away any long
er, Larry she whispered softly,
coming closer to him.
But you said-''
The girl pressed a small hand
over his mouth. 81 know l said a
lot of things, Larry dear, and I've
come to be forgiven for them; the
things l said about you being self
ish and ugly, 1 mean"
But I'm afraid 1 did neglect
you, Erma- 1 didn't think had
more business than l could attend
to last week, and it simply wouldn't
let me think of anybody or any
thing else"
Larry, you didn't neglect me;
you've been wonderful to meal
ways. 1 needed this Iesson-the
thought that perhaps you wouldn't
forgive me-to make me under
stand"
Larry didn't answer. He only
STOOD silently before her. too hap
Ply, 100 Dew1ldered, to speak
Dear, she was saying in her
soIt' low voice, Il know how to ap-
pTeclate you now. l couldn't get
along without you. 1 love YOU.
Larry! 1 love you. Please. please
forgive me-"
Then it was that Larry smoke
Dearest' he cried hoarseiy. 'Stav
WIN me always; promise me, love
you, Erma, dear, L love"
ms last words were lost as he
gathered her close in his arms and
SInothered his face in her hair mic
whole heart filled with a new warn
JOY or having her back again For
several moments they remained
mus until the sharp striking of tba
otIIce CLOCK awoke Larry and he
!l1ted his head, still ouite dazed
from the ,letter-littered desk ton
So that was all. Erma was s.,,,
lost. he was still alone; it had onIv
been a dream A sickening dnn1ass
went over him as he straipbtaneS
up IN his chair and faced the nile
OF letters He wanted Erms No.
than ever now. Why couldn't #
have been true?
He mustn't think about if anv
longer. he told himself. His vorI
must be done and he would tackIa
the worst part first So thinking
he picked up the pink enreIone
which had fallen at his feet ana
opened it It read:
Dearest LaTry-In half an borr
will be at your office, so have ali
callers out by then. I'm COMING
to be forgiven for the horrid things
said To you Larry dear, I've miss
ed you terribly since last night and
I'm in such a hurry to see you that
1 can't step to write anymore
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

even speeded up. Some of these paradoxes
arise from the dislocation Of distribution
Europe cannot pay US in gold She must pay
in goods IL European nations give their
goods in payment for debts, and not for other
goods In exchange. then our manufactured ex-
ports cease. our foreign markets decline. our
home markets become glutted and unempioy-
ment increases. II war has its terrihc pr1ce'
ensuing peace has Its puzzling paradoxes. war
has become so costly and 50 deadly that IL De
comes difficult to tell the victor from the van
quished. Perhaps the ornaments conference
may iron out some of these anomalies
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
The Anfmile Which There Amt
None Such.

The Aainile Which There Amt
None Such
81 know you will suggest that /
consult a first class physician"
writes one victim of chronic arth-
ritis. We'll, / have, the best in
Pittsburgh and even the best in
Minnesota, and they do not agree.
and have clearly shown me that
ali they know of arthritis and its
treatment is guesswork and per-
sonal theories My experience is
almost humorous, through tragic to
me. My arthritis developed imme-
diately after an operation on a
large toe by an eminent surgeon"
MRS G. M c.
This is optimism of the first wa
ter compared with some of the let
tiers / receive from experienced
arthritis subjects. Something about
this condition or these conditions
called arthritis Goint infiamma-
tom destroys faith. 1 fear the
sufferers are seldom able to see
the humorous side of it as did Ed
ward 3. Lent, whose book, Being
Done Good" (the Brooklyn Eagle
Press, Brooklyn, n. " every ar
thrills victim will enjoy almost as
much as every person holding him
self out as healer will. Edward
B. Lent was honest about it,
though; he called his trouble the
rheumatism.
But as every reader of this line
knows, or should know, l have alb
Togated rheumatism so wholly and
absolutely that there is positively
no such disease, unless you don't
care just what ails you. If the
trifiing matter of diagnosis does
not concern you; If you like fairy
tales; if you believe the farther
away they live the more eminent
they are: if you always have felt
q curious laundering for the hermit
medicine mans fiapdoodle, then for
you there is such thing as rheu-
matism just as long as you like.
and maybe some longer.
Although I am not inclined to
see the earmarks of syphilis in eV-
cry vague chronic disease, the his
tory from which l quoted at the
beginning of this talk suggests
that disease as a possible explana-
ton of the arthritis (And remem-
Der, 10 per cent of all syphilis is in
nocenU. Syphilis does account for
some Z per cent of chronic joint
disease cases. GonorrheaI infec-
ton is responsible for the trouble
in a smaller number of cases. But
be the cause what it may the dis
ease masquerades as rheumatism
and is maltreated under that mask.
l skip over the hackneyed septic
focus and the focal infection by
pothesis, but here is the expIana-
ton for some three-fourths of all
cases of so-called chronic rheuma-
tiSm,
Another reader writes: From
your description of neuritis we
have decided that is what Mrs
trouble is. He has doctOred for
rheumatism, taken hot baths at
three different places without any
benefit, in fact they made him
worse. -. sciatic rheumatism F."
There is the same old story
poor MIR experimenting with
mineral bath resorts, and being ex-
perimented on by Mrs., who
tries everything she reads on the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The Twin DelusiOn.

NV mother declares that in the
case of twins, one of them Is al
ways sterile. Mis- H. a =
Answer-That is a common myth,
Int is rather spoiled by the not I'M
common fact that both of twins are
parents.
Hallmark of Honesty.
I have a slight twist in my left
owe and DR.. said it can be
straightened by operation at any
time II am III. But DID, does
not guarantee his work. Should l
undergo an operation by a doctor
who does not guarantee the result
MISS d. NJ.
Auswer-Of course, no honest
doctor can or does pretend to guar
autee a cure or guarantee any par
ticuIar result of treatment. Ghat
is merely a quack's game 1t is
rather a hallmark of honesty that
DR. - declines to give you a
guaranty which on its face is void.
A contingent agreement, under
which the patient contracts to pay
a stated sum provided the doctor
accomplishes a given result, is an
other matter-but l doubt if any
competent physician would enter
into such an agreement Profess
sionaI service and skill is what you
purchase. There are too many fac
tors beyond the control of the ply
stefan for him 10 warrant results.
Rickety Food.
Kindly advise me whether an in
FAINT IA months old will outgrOW the
ricketts,. He is bottIe-fed. At pres
ent l am giving him -- Ia sub
stftute for fresh milk.
MRS. H. C. T.
Answer-A baby or child does
not outgrow any disease. The best
preventive against ricketts, is prop
er feeding. If breast feeding is not
possible, then pure. fresh raw milk
(cow's, goats should be given.
modified to suit the baby's age and
condition. Cod liver oil is a good
remedy for rickets-give half tea
spoonful of the pure cod liver oil
mot an emulsion or extract or 9TH
er modification1 after feeding
three times a day. and increase to
a teaspoonful after a week or 10
days. Be sure the baby receives
fresh meat broth Chicken, beef,
mutton BROTH four days week;
also some mashed baked potato,
some cooked fresh young Vegeta-
bles strained through the collan-
der. and a few spoOnfuls of some
fresh fruit juice such as orange,
peach, apple, or tomato, daily.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
HEALTH TALKS
By William Brady, NJ. D.
Noted Physician and Author.

old man. Oh. not that he is an I'm
willing subject. 1t seems TO ps d
symptom of this mythical rneuma,
tism for the victim to devote aDoul
nine-tepths of his time and money
m governments and the other tenth
To obtaining honest medical advice.
II he would even devote the hrst
tanth ~ the latter purpose! But.
no. the first nine-tenths mus ~
for fun II the famlly uoeto!
doesn't clear the trouble up hrst
cork outa the bottle. so TO speak
GOOD night, we're off to whacha-
eallem hot mineral springs or gon-
ma run down to see RattlesnaKe
JOa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

Chicago woman has been granted a divorce
because her husband said her kisses were me-
chanical, while he described those he received
from another woman containing The very
essence of life. The moral here is that wives
who wish to keep their husbands from going
elsewhere in search of thrilling embraces should
put little pep in the smack they give hubby
when he goes forth in the morning in quest
of the family bacon
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

If you will take a peep at the calendar you
win observe that Christmas is not so far off
as you would imagine 1t TO be as you fare forth
these delightful October days But the day is
surely on the We. Therefore it is only right
that you shoula be reminded that now is the
time to begin making up that Christmas gift
list. And by all means do your shopping early
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

coming under him. He has juris-
diction over all activities in the o.
fee with the exception of those ae--
ually connected with the news anu
editorial departments. He IS usual
~ consulted by the managing edit
or as to the size of the paper ana
space that can be allotted for news
columns and other similar matters
Q. What is the altitude record for
airpIanes? S G.
A A new altitude record was
made by Lieutenant !. a. Hacready
on Sept %, 1921 The indicated al
titude was 4O,800 feet, and tine true
altitude above sea level was So
500 feet
Q. Please tell me whether there
is any country in the world named
Helvetia? II. S. K.
A. HelYetia was the old Roman
name for what corresponds TO mod
ern Switzerland The name IS SUI
used POLITICALLY in reference to laIs
country.
@. How did the expression May
his name perish" originate
A. In ancient times there VS.
a belief that a man was assured
Of immortality only as long IS rs
name was known on earth. Ine
building of monuments and nam
ing of sons for fathers are tracea
to this superstition by some writers
May his name perish" was us
auathaTna of an eneDly
Q. what are prayers called tla'
are used in some churches whe91
special people are prayed for? ".
a. A.
A A prayer which bids or d.
reefs what is to be prayed for i
known as a bidding prayer. IH-
form of exhortation, always con
Guiding with the Lords praye.
was enjoined by the fifty-hIls
cano nof the Anglican church Il
1908, to be used before all ser
mons and homilies. 1t was, and i
its abridged form still, is very in
pressive, allowing individuals le
supply from their own knowleaes
special cases of necessity under "a
different heads.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

A Davenport citizen is spending two days
in Jail rather than pay SIS fine for speeding
He chose the prison sentence because of his
conviction that he would rather be right than
free. Pretty thought, but spending two days
in cherries cell rather than give up IS is
Door economy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28

when you see q case Of beer delivered ne1'
door now you will have good excuse 10 drop
in and inquire as to the health of the lndls-
posed one-and incidentally you may be IN
yited to split a cold bottle. Great stuff.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
ORR Untl1hatnt1p
EPITAPHs
HERE LIES MANS ANCIENT ENEMY.
1 DILL CAKE.
WHO prssxrxEs THE UNLovED CUss.
| HEWAkEI

WHY any member of the honorable, s. o. s.
congress should desire to expel
No. Blanton for the alleged nitny remarks
extended in the Record is beyond our ken
,ey ought to give the gentleman from Texas
vote Of thanks for increasing its circulation.
MY AUTO.
ITO be cranked to the W. K tune.)
My Auto, Ills OF thee,
Short road to poverty,
OF thee l sing. 8,
On you blew my dough
Three years ago-and on!
Now you refuse to go,
Or won't, or cant
Through town and countryside
You were my JOY and pride
D happy day!
I loved thy gaudv hue,
Thy nice white tires so new,
But you're now out of true
In every way.
To thee, old rattiebox.
Came many bumps and knocks
For that / grieve.
Badly thy top is torn,
Prayed are thy seats and worn,
t B. affects thy horn,
l do believe.
Tbv perfume swells the breeze
While good folk choke and wheeze
AS we pass by.
I paid for thee a price
'TwouId buy mansion twice
Now everyone yells Ice!
l wonder why.
Thy motor has the grip,
Thy spark plugs have the pip,
And woe is thine.
l. too suffered chills,
Fatigue and kindred ills,
Endeavoring to pay my bills,
Since thou vert mine.
Gone is my bankroll now,
No more 'twould choke a COW,
AS once before.
Yet had l lots of yen,
So help me john amen,
l buy car again
And speed some more! X Y. H.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-28
Lots of love.

"ERMA"
Erma had been lost and now she
was round again And happiness
nad come to Larry by the way OF
he pink letter.