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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

ys1Ag essD1e ~ 1as1se4 hnsvtas - 49,
ID g hA11ee6e, hs1l1nae b I1asang fAnily.
realizing tAst sfl9 IL enn1ssa euns tAsy viu
- aanlimoDed h obtahiag hpasing aeoon-
ne1selona
oAly ~ vsaks go couple WITH ssv-
essl ehilGsea paassd night h . Chicago 20
lies staE3oa tscsass tAsy vsrs unable % -
esrs aak having beea tssas1 away non .
number Of nsighborhoods because Of tj,atr
yssnostsfs. IN defense q the landlord II
that childrsa are mot only destructive. but That
they disturb other occupants Of . building.
6oms one has saiA that . house may b .
dwelling place, but there u no real home with
out children. II the nation 10 to endure their
must be childhood. It's naearss law that there
should b. The Lord Dity the man Or woman
Who doss not love children. Yet there ars
many who indicate By their refusal to have
little ones around them hat they do not How
ever. in such homes you VIM md canaries and
cats and doss.
It would seem 10 b an easy matter for .
landlord to recover. damages from tenants
whose Children are destructive. A clause to
that effect could b inserted in the lease. As
to the couples who object TO the voices Of chill
dren in the same building where they are en-
sconced they could md quarters in hotels or
build for themselves and get 20 far away that
there would b nothing to annoy them except
the wind and the thunder.
Not ill unions are productive Of children.
There may be physical causes that prevent.
But every married couple ought to have chill
dren. When they can't rear their own they
can obtain them by adoption. The writer
knows Of the case Of a young business man
Who married several years ago. 1t SO hap
pened that his wife was denied the blessings
OF motherhood. But the young folks decided
that would not keep children from their home.
They have adopted three. and there isn't a
happier family in the whole community. And
with their happiness has come material sue
cess for the husband prospered beyond his
fondest dreams, having started with practically
nothing less than . decade ago.
The Lord prospers the home through which
rings the merry voices Of children. Let's have
more Of them. And let's make it warm for
the landlord who would attempt to discourage
the raising of 1fttle onea
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

1esisla&re to curb the ban which some land
birds place against children Is occupants Of
thsir properties. Tho bill provides q fine OF
20 Of imprisonment for one year for any
'1n1dlord Who refuses to rent to persons with
1amllieA
Tia bill ought to b enacted into law.
WAils Il may appear to b pretty severe to
co0psa property owner TO rent to persons to
whom hs has objections, still the prejudice
against childrsn has become 80 Widespread
szneas owners Of apAztment buildings that it
lAae-saG1siy A&ssAsd- ~ birth -zatA Thz
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22
With Other Editors

From Brooklyn Eagle.l

"You are laughing men in America, we
are weeping men in Europe. You are too
much given to laughing because you do not
realize the agony Of the world. We are weep
ing too much there. America has not yet
spoken" So says the Right Rev Nicolai Yer
limirovc, bishop Of Serbia, to the Clergy
club Of New York at a luncheon given in his
honor Is he right or wrong?
Even in laughter the heart 10 sorrowful,
declares one Of the proverbs. Europe cannot
say that We have not felt for her. Europe can
not assert that in fighting or in giving the hand
Of America she has been hesitating or misery
But We laugh at our troubles, our taxes, our
national perplexities, as freely Is Frenchmen
do. And II any clergyman who listened to
Bishop Nicolai or even the bishop himself
wishes to preach q sermon on why we laugh
heswill ind text ready in Job v: 2.-2s:
At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh;
neither shalt thou be afraid Of the beasts OF
the earth for thou shalt be in league with the
stones Of the field. and the beasts Of the field
shall be at peace with thee.
Yes, We have q right to laugh because We
are not afraid Of the abhorrent forces or ty-
ranny on earth, the beasts" that would bite
or tear. but dare not. We laush because We
are in league with the stones Of tho field. and
the stones are not tiled down" 1t is we'll for
the beasts to be At peace with MS. The chill
dren Of this world ere wiser In their genera
ton than the children OF light
But the weeping, Suffering world should de-
Light in our laugh. When America ceases to
laugh her insDifatioaal lead9sdp will have
disappeared. Her. -ievity' 10 . levitational
force TO all races she says, Como and laaxh
with me- Tor tie ssn still shines. the rsin stiIl
falls. The soil still rewards the There toll.
and my full storehouses shall supplement your
empty ones up to the harvest time" Whoever
seeks . lees worthy Interpretation does grave
injustice . A08ieA
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rRmAY-rm ROCK ISLAND ARGUS APRIL e. 1921
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Jehnny's Nsn-Sk1A Sanssa.
A mother writes me an indignant
protest because it seems I had a.
sured her seventeen year old
daughter who thinks DR.. Brady q
Judgment absolutely final" that 1t ID
immaterial whether one wears high
shoes, low shoes, or goes barefoot
In cold weather, or wears rubbers
or none In wet weather. 20 far Al
personal hygiene 10 concerned
Mother deplores this strange advics
because she had just begun to gel
Z little sense in daughters head
about clothing and dress. when
along comes this unheard-of-rec'
ommendation from . doctor pur'
porting to understand the prin-
ciples Of hygiene.
must certainly endeavor to
make amends.
About this time Of year the mel.
ancholy days arrive for little John
ny. il he is . live kid. At least
every third day il rather warm lin
fact too warm for q Teller to exer,
himself very much il he is encased
in full January armor. Gosh, you
sweat more than you would right
in the summer time, honest Sc
what's Teller gonna do? Sneak
'em of and slip on the summer
weights when nobody's on guard
and run the risk of pneumonia OF
rheumaticums or something?
II ! had . boy-ah. of all sad
thoughts Of women and men, the
saddest is what a child might have
been-a boy anywhere from three
to thirty years old, and he felt tina.
spring-time hankering for freedom
the qualification Of which has beer
denied millions of boys by parents
too we'll versed in drugstore altman.
acology, I'd say to that boy: Sure
Bill. 90 to it," In fact l wouldn't
have boy who didn't know enough
to come in out of the cold, and
wouldn't have any old she-folk.
butting in with advice about TIT
protection Of my boy from the cold
either. Now l ask any boy thai
reads this, amt it a shame? Aim
it a shame that boys are so un
equitably distributed in this world
while girls
That mother who protested so in
dignantly in the letter referred to
centered her assault on my approx
al Of oxfords or brogans and l for
| get whether it was silk or woolel
socks or what all. Why, bless you
I have watched several youngster.
throughout the winter wearing nj
! knee covering at all. have seel
those youngsters blowing through
the drifting SHOWS on days tina
would just about freeze the mer
curry in the tube. yet they wer'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

rinse we'll. Cover with cold watef
add two tablespoonful of vinegar
one-half cup brown sugar. four
cloves. and one bay leaf, and heat
to boiling. The amount of cloves
and bay leaves may be increased
II desired, especially for larger
hams. Reduce the heat to a con-
slant simmer and allow to cook at
the rate Of 20 minutes for eaeh
pound weight. Remove from fire,
but keep the ham in the liquor in
which it was cooked until cold;
then remove from container and
allow to drain. Take off the skin,
score the fat in inch blocks and
cover with coating of brown
sugar and crumbs. Stick with
cloves one inch apart. Bake in 3
slow oven until nicely Drowned.
Dasting at intervals. with one-hali
cup OF water and one Tablespoonful
Of vinegar.
Q. When IN altitude is quoted as
so many feet above sea level, does
It mean low tide or high tide?
W. J. L.
A. Sea level is the level OF the
surface of the sea at its mean posi-
ton. midway between mean high
ana mean low water. adopted as .
standard for measurements of slt''
todes. etc. and called also .nssa
ga level"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

@. I wish to join the army.
Where is the nearest recruiting
station? P.L. Mex
1t is impossible for any one to
enlist in any branch of the army
or navy service At the present time.
@. What is the insignia of a war
rant officer? M. AR.
A. The new collar and cap insig-
mia to be worn by army warrant
officers has been approved by the
war department. The design shows
an American eagle in the position
known as heraldry as rising"
which is to typify the rising Of the
enlisted man to the rank of war
rant officer. The eagle stands on
three arrows and is encircled by a
laurel wreath. 1t will be two or
three months before these dies are
ready.
@. Who was Four Weather Jack
d. H. Y.
A. This was a nickname given to
to the English Admiral John Byron.
on account Of his Ill luck at sea
both in sailing and in fighting.
@. How can an old ham be pre-
pared and cooked to improve the
naTor: l. NJ. c.
A. The department Of agriculture
says that tn such Z ease you should
soak the ham 1everal hours, re-
move al mold and loose pieces and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22
Harding Takes Proper Course.

All good Americans will support President
Harding in his position in declining to Co. to
sthe rescue Of the German government in It's
dispute with the allies over the amount Of war
PREPARATIONS to be paid. Germany had appealed
TO the president to be the umpire in settling
axhe sum to be paid. Promptly Mr.. Harding
replied that II was not question in which the,
United States had any rightful voice.
However. the president assured the German
government that he would be glad to exercise
lany influence 1t his command in bringing tie
ss.isputants together, and that II Germany 50 de-
Ssired he would convey any communications or
counter proposals that it had to make to its
conquerers.
Tho United States has played its part in the
European war. II turned the tide at time
t~hen the Hun had his opponents with their
backs to the wall. The United States entered
Ihe war to crush menace that eventually
asould have reached TO this hemisphere. It
\ sought NO glory or gain for its part, inasmuch
~ American soil was unmolested
But Germany spread devastation in the
countres its armies overran, Those countries
Rave fixed . charge to be paid for that dam
age They know Germany is able to settle.
therefore 1t is not a quarrel in which the
limited States ahould mix But the president
wants to be the friend OF Germany and TO do
lnything that he is able within reason to aid
country. But he has gone just as far As
nation friendly to both sides can with pro-
pnety 60.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22
The Daily Short Story

upon the class once more.
All were ready for the great adj
venture and Miss Willoughby
walked slowly down each aisle.
Timidly the little hands went out
to touch the beautiful dress, and
great joy swelled each breast as
they patted the soft fabric with
their little starfish hands. Miss
Willoughby took her place in front
Of the class.
who can tell me something
about the dress?'
Its silk" asserted Rebecca.
Teacher acknowledged it.
Its soft as my kitty" murmured
Johnnie, thinking out loud.
Its very much like your kitty
and it lives out in the woods. It's
just the color OF my dress, and it's
just as soft as my dress. Can you
tell me what it is?"
They stared at her in bewilder-
ment and she went quickly to her
desk and produced a brown branch
on which we're several pussy will
lows. She told them the name and
allowed each to feel Of the tiny
velvety toes.
"See if you can find some for me
and bring them to school tomor-
row.
She sat at her desk correcting
their number work, now that the
days work was over. A tap sound
ed and TO her Come in" there en-
tered an astonishing figure, little
Johnnie. muddy as to legs, perspir-
ing and red as TO face. He held
his hand extended in front Of him
as he stumbled up to the teachers
desk.
what is 1t, Johnnie? Something
for me-"
Eyes, Miss Wildly. 1 got some
just like your dress but it was a
long ways"
His perspiring face mutely ques-
! toned if this were good or evil in
her sight and his tight little fist
slowly disclosed before her aston
ished gaze five little pussy will
lows, crumbled as to fur, bereft of
their brown sheaf but still pussy
willows.
Where did you get them"
Down by Miller's river" her
face grew white, land l slipped in
the mud and most fell in, but |
crept back on my hands and knees,
and got them for you" His ador-
ing eyes rested on her face.
A wise teacher does not kiss a
gentleman Of 6, even if he has risk
ed his life for her, and il her hand
rested more caressingly than usual
upon his sturdy little shoulder,
Johnnie did not know it.
Some day, Johnnie, you will
grow up and be big, brave man,
ana when q beautiful lady asks you
to do great deeds you will do them,
but you will never make any one
happier than you do your teacher
today. You are my little knight of
the pussy willow"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

not only warm and happy but very
healthy young specimens. particu-
larry az regards their natural i'm
munity to respiratory infections. IS
I took pains to learn. And ] have
seen many q coddled old fogy CT
either sex and every age gaze In
shocked pity after those stocking
less youngsters and wonder. prob
ably, whether rhe chi:dren's par
ents were quite insane. No, the
parents were pretty sensible
people.
Personally, put on my regula
ton wooden outfit today il it ap-
pears cold and I intend to be out
in the open, and change to the light
est summer stuff tomorrow morn
ing il the weather suddenly mod
crates. l change at midday il l
am so inclined. / don't know why
Johnny should be denied the same
wholesome and healthful privilege.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Hours Of Sleep.
What is the average number OF
hours Of sleep necessary for health
Is Edison right-that five hours
is sufficient? (M.G.)
Answer-Young children Give to
twelve) require not less than
twelve hours sleep. Children IL to
IL not less than ten hours sleep.
After the age Of forty less sleep is
required, and many individuals over
sixty do very we'll with seven hours
or even less. Not every ono can
lie down and take q nap at will in
business hours, as Edison does.
Zodiac Signs.
have baby boy ten months old
weighing % pounds. l want to
wean him, but he wants to nurse
all night. Do I have to observe
the signs Of the zodiac in weaving
him? So many women say l must
or he'll be sick. Mrs. S. W.
Answer-Well, it is high time to
wean him. and while you are wean-
ing him you can study the signs Of
the zodiac, il it pleases the neigh
bors. The baby is overnourished
now.
MIX at Bedtime.
Is milk good for children to take
just before going to bed? Is cod
liver oil good to give a twelve-year.
old child for constipation? (Mrs. L
D. M
Answer-Mi1k is the ideal bed.
| time lunch for children or prnwn
ups. Children may take some
bread or crackers with it, or in the
case Of the constipated child. some
bran bread or bran gems. Cod liv.
err Oil is not good for constipation
though Of course any oil in sufii
cient dose is more or less laxa
tive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

Ths newspapers yesterday carried headlines
sasnouncing that a wealthy man had blown out
his brains at his palatial home in the west
Those who have followed the tempestuous ca
frser Of this man, who had every opportunity
ito 90 straight and to make place for himself
lin the world, doubt that he ever possessed
brains.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

YESTER eve lady said to MS: II saw
something good q week or so ago that thought
of sending to you. department store ad Of
fered under the head OF Jewelry Department
Specialties', rope. garden hose, rakes, ETC." But
she didn't send it to us. We're a bit censo-
rious Of those who neglect to share . wheeze
with their fellows.
Mr.. Proctor. It Seems. Has Lost
Bunch of Keys.
From the Peoria Start
LOST-BUNCH OF KEYS, WITH NAME
plate l.. NJ. Proctor. Reward. Call
Main 1920 or Main 50O7.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22
A KNIGHT OF THE PUSSY
WILLOW.
By Rachael E. Baker.


Copyright, 1921, by the Wheeler
Syndicate, 1nc.)
When she was powerless to re-
sist. her parents christened he,
Priscilla Willoughby. AS she grew
older her playmates stumbled ovel
the stately name until she short
ened it to Pussy, to which some one
tackled Willow, and Pussy Willow
she had been from that time to all
her friends. But Priscilla was moi
thinking of her name today as she
faced her room of 60 first graders
II am going to try another ma
ture lesson today" she said, and
before her minds eye rose vision
of her last attempt. The geraniun
had quite Unexpectedly put forth q
pink bud, and she had attempted tc
show her class the beauty Of it
quite forgetting the pretty green
smock and pink tie that she herself
had worn.
II am thinking Of something that
is quite beautiful" she had said.
"Yes," the class beamed in sym
pathy.
You have all seen It before al
school" They were not quite sure
you can see it today" continued
the teacher. remembering that
sometimes she put it on . shelf in
the back of the room.
Yes they could see it today all
right.
ut is beautiful and part Of it Is
a lovely green"-a chorus Of lifted
hands interrupted her-"and right
in the center of it is a dainty bit Of
pink. :"
Every hand shot into the air al
that. and as one voice they had
shouted. Miss Willoughby's waist.
Tact, patience and much time
had been required to erase this
idea and substitute the unobserved
plant, but the teacher had learned
her lesson. Dress is a very import.
ant factor in the life of a first.
grader. and she had dressed very
carefully in soft gray silk dress.
Sixty little faces glowed up a,
her. Rosy from recent washing
they somehow reminded her oil
cherubs, and again of very precious
little cups into which she was te
pour the wine of knowledge.
"Now, this morning l want you tt
put your thinking caps on. Re.
member to tie them carefully under
your chins. Last Tuesday We talk.
ed about the geranium." All eyes
sought the window, then turned to
consider Miss Willoughby, but, no
she wasn't wearing the green
smOck this morning.
II want you all to look carefully
at my dress. 1 am going to tell
you about something that is Just
the same color as my dress.
They eyed it appreciatively.
"Is it silk" queried Rebecca
Slovsky. Can I feel of IT,"
YES" consented Miss Willough.
by, because the thing I am goine
to tell Of is just a. loft as my dress,
l will walk slowly up the aisle and
each Of you may put your hand On
my dress. First let US see that each
hand is clean"
please, Miss Willoughby, Johnny
squashed q cho1ate in his hand, :
announced Katie Flanagan. trem.
bling for the precious dress.
Johnnie admitted his guilt, and
his little face looked SO unhappy
that to prevent the shower she saw
impending there, Miss Willouehby
sent him a to the lavatory whence
b soon returned and RELIEF settled
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

Smoking by women Is ole habit that never
Iinrptrss the admiration q men, yet It is said
t. - On the increase. cigafet between the
lbs never yet improved the appearance OF
woman. You've possibly noticed that in the
movies he woman who smokes Is always the
woman the audience dslikea.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22
WILL LEAVE MILLS.

New York, April 22.-Workers
in paper and pulp mills Of the
United States and Canada have
been notified by union leaders to
cease work May l, and May IL,
when contracts expire, a 30-per
cent reduction in wages having
been voted down.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22

I Dan Hanna, son Of the late famous political
seoss, q = nals himself divorced for the fourth
! time. He Inherited fighting qualities and
! wealth from his father. was able to direct 9TH
j ors, but failed in the chist virtue OF life
Fealf-cootfol
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22
CANADIAN MINISTER

Ottawa. April 22.-Definite an
nouncement Of the intention Of the
Canadian government to appoint a
minister to the United States was
made
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-22
II 1As automobile industry Is reviving-an
10. too, b Tie mortgage business.

Why 10 nancy called the root OF all evif'!
Probably bscsms We oil have To dig for 1t.
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Argus Information Bureau

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-23
RUM RUNNERS
GIVEN LIBERTY
Take Poor Debtors Oath After Staying
in Newfane JaiI-One Is Relieved
Of Check for 500.

Three federal prisoners. Arthur l..
Spinuoy of Bro.kliuc, Mass. Joseph NJ.
Coffey Of Stonington. Conn. and Divide
Arc0uctte of East Shcrbro0lls. Quebec.
who had been confined in Newfane Jail
since Jan. : i'm default of payment OF
fines of $500 each imposed by Judge Har-
land II. Howe at the session of the fed
eral court here early last month. were
admitted To the poor debtors oath by
'uited States Commissioner &. MenZics
Miller of Bratteboro in the federal build
ing Monday afternoon. ArcoUettc was
deported that night 70 Canada by an Inn
migration officer vino came here for that
purpose. The maA pleaded guilty before
fudge Howe . q .geS Of bringing liquor
iu-o this country from Canada.
After the men were released they were
informed by United States Marshal y.
=. Carpenter of this place that their re-
lease did not relieve them of the Obiga-
tion to pay the fines and that they should
arrange To raise the money as soon aS
possible
In the hearing of Cofrey'S case the re-
Srondrut said he had only Sl3 with him
and had no other money or property any
where When asked If he had not re-
ccived check for 500 through the
Windham County Savings bank. at New
fame Coffey replied that hc received such
a check. but added that ii was not his
ugsperty hut that the money was ad-
vanced To him by Henry Cohen of Ports
mouth. y. H.. for whom hc intended to
work when released. lie said the money
belonged to Cohen. hut the commissioner
held otherwise and turned the check over
to the government to apply on the fine,
with the exception of 81. which was
given to C0ffcy 10 add To his Sl3. he
being entitled to $50 under the law. Cof-
fey intimated that he wished the check
mad not arrived until after his release.
1t appeared also that Coffey received
$50 besides the check. also that the two
other prisoners had received a few dol
3 lars each from relatives. hut most of it
had been spent for food and tobacco.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-23
NORTHFIELD. MASS
Mrs. Ella f. Tufts.

Mrs Ella f. Tufts, rs, died Tuesday
morning in the Farren hospital in Mon
tague. Mass. where she had been i'll
several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Tufts came to North
field SO years ago. Mr.. Taft died about
20 years ago and since then Mrs. Tufts
had made her home with DIR. and Mrs.
y. j. Wood. She was member of the
Congregational church, the Woman's Re
lief corps, and the Home Missionary So
ciety.
She leaves one daughter. Mrs. Ada
Tufts Ray of Turner's Falls, sister,
Mrs Emma Streeter of Greenfield. Mass.
half-sister. Mrs. Mahogany of Chester
field. \. H.. and a half-brother. Mr..
Stoddard of Westmoreland. y. III. Two
of Mrs. Tufts's children died in infancy
and daughter, Florence, died seven
years ago of burns.
The funeral viii be held at the home
of DR. and Mrs. y. Z. Wood Thursday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. f. w. Pat
fison officiating. and the burial Will take
place in the Center cemetery.