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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
Trade With Russia.

Seventeen thousand pounds Of soap are
shipped from Chicago to Russia. It's gift.
Lsnin says it's badly needed, to combat typhus
end other plaques. Soap makers perk up. Like
9tAer manufacturers. they are hoping for a
assumption OF trade with Russia. Though not
generally known, Russia has been exporting
lpodS to Us right along The fur business. for
txAmple, has continued almost without inter-
Fupticn. Russian sable and Siberian squirrel
Ielts can't be gotten any place else Russian
4gsnts appeared At the recent fur sales in st.
1cuis, disposed Of their furs, pocketed about
TX million dollars and returned home. Amer
1bas trade with Russia in 1920 was $4,000 900
.-oaly NTH less than In the normal year
1Dls.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

The drop in farm land values has been
greatest in southern states-22 per cent in
Georgia and "a per cent in Kentucky. That's
due to the cotton and tobacco situations
Iowa has the highest-priced farm land
averaging $500 an acre, compafed with $21s a
year ago.
The lowest rate Of decline was in western
states. California Oregon and Colorado even
showed an increase.
Farm land values. however. are higher now
than in any year up to 1920. The SLUMP is
due to the crash in prices of farm products.
Whether the slump will continue during the
next few years. depends on the selling price
OF farm products.
Probably the DEPRECIATION is only tempo
rary. Single takers. at least, will claim 70.
Their theory is that the trend Of land values,
as population becomes more dense, is always
upward and that land values steadily absorb
all increase in wealth produced by mans labor
and inventiveness.
As for city land, it is subject to the same
economic laws as farm landN
Land may decline in value, as measured nv
dollars, in line with general lowering Of cost
OF living but the owner doesn't really lose. fo,
his dollars will buy more
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

y We wish 1t were possible to concentrate in
~ editorial the Inspiration that came to many
esonsands yesterday from the Easter messages
dpjivered in the various churches Of the land.
Ne have NO intention to dwell upon the the
olosy lying back Of the Easter feast, or its doc
tflnal significance. But We are sure that many
teok fresh hold upon life and its duties Is
q result Of their church attendance and We
ass certain alao that many who are mourning
IT. those whom they loved long since and
lest awhile" were comfcrted BY the Easter SER
Soons preached We do not believe that the
thousands who flock to the churches on Easter
Aey are actuated BY the desire to show on
their Easter hnsry. II II 10 true Of some, they
constitute the minority. and . small minority
= that II there was not something in the
lhareh which 10 ildsstsnctibIs. and which min
lafs to the needs q the souf a nothing ess
- %, It wculd hare persisted long ago. There
- 1tDocritss within the church. Of couzsA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

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sss ~; sf.f NJ 80 jners -
co. ~ q .As 80 Y
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s1..3S - 1nA.sS a $3.50
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
The Vanishing Mystery.

Seems as if nearly everybody that made .
big money cleanup out Of the war has lost or
is losing it. The way in which war fortunes
are slipping away is strangely similar to the
wallet with string attached, jerked away bv
mschievous boy just a. we reach down to nick
1t up.
A leather ccmpany's annual statement
shows that its 1920 deficit wiped out profits &C
cumulated in the last seven years. So with
many other corporations. Depression il eat
ing up their wealth.
Likewise, individuals A man il nointed
out Oh the street: "He's nearly busted, Said
he made big stake during the var. It's zone
now" Where are the war profits gone to.
Who has them! Who will be the eventual
holder when denation and readjustnent have.
run their course? Some business men say
that the government. through taxes, gradually
will get back the floating war profits. But
the government win spend thu money to retire
its debts. Barring the great war fortunes that
have been salted securely. most Of the var
profts in the long run filter hack to The pubic
from which they came. It's long cycle and
1t may take decades. "Shirtslssvss to shirt-
sleeves in three geneta&inna."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

@. Is there any substance be-
sides camphor, which will drive
moths away? P. H.
A. A perfume bag to keep moths
away is made as follows: One-half
ounce each of cloves, nutmeg, caro-
way seeds. cinnamon, and three
ounces Of orris root Have. these
in a fine powder and place in small
bags. These bags placed amid the
clothing impart a pleasant odor'
and will keep moths out.
O. 1 have q back yard flock OF
chickens and would like to know
which 10 better, to hatch q brood
each year or three years apart!
B. F. M.
A. 1t is best y hatch chickens
each year, If possible. as the hen
invariably lays the largest num-
Der of eggs in her ppllet year, ana
is therefore more profitable.
O.. What was Roger Bacon's for
mula for gunpowder! M. N.
A. The first English formula for
gunpowder was made BY Roger
Bacon in 1870. and was az follows:
MIX together saltpetre with lura
mop cum vbre and sulphur and
you will make thunder and light
ming II you know the mode Of mix
ing" .Bacon's humor was shown
by the fact that the mysterious
words we're merely = transposition
Of the letters found in carbonum
pulver Ncharcoal).
O. Why was Kentucky known -
the Dark and Bloody Ground?
A. The phase has been said to
be q TRANSLATION Of the Indian word
Kentucky. but the m0ye general
idea Is that 1t refers to the frequent
Indian warfare in the days OF the
early settlers.
O. WHAT materials are motion
picture screens made Of? ,. =.
A.. The foundation Of the screen
lis CANVAS or linen. covered with
a mixture or paint. often ALUMINIUM
paint.
q, What ID the cost Of maintain
ing our army in Germany:
A. The total cost OF the Ameri-
can forces in Germany. from the
beginning q &hs oeeaDatiou a
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
The Daily Short Story

in surprise. What on earth was a
Cent School?"
THAT was long before your gen.
Grafton. dear, when little children
were taught the three RS by dear
old ladies and carried their cents
in corners Of their handkerchiefs
to pay. I set my eyes by these and
irons" She, murmured as if alone
in the room, Can I do it? Can
make up my mind to do it,"
Molly glanced up suddenly at
Aunt Winifred. Was she Just right
in her mind? she wondered.
"Oh, don't worry, I'm not out of
my head, child, but these andirons
have preached me a sermon, too.
Do you know Mrs. James has been
wild to buy them, and now I've
made up my mind I'll sell them for
$15-would you, say"
"Fifteen?-nothmg Of the kind.
Why" exclaimed Molly, you're
not . bit Of a trader. They are
worth $50. But. oh, dear. how can
you part with them? What will you
do without them? How keep
warm?"
Have a fire in the air-tight and
forget them. Fifty, do you say:
Then," Aunt Win added breathless-
ly, "Ill give $50 to my church and
$40 to the Red Cross in memory oil
our Will, dear, dear boy"
Then fell the first tears as Aunt
Wins thoughts sped across the seas
to lonely grave in the Argonne
Il just hate, dear Aunt Win, to
have you give them up" murmured
Molly once more.
"Sh-not word! I'll just go to
work and rid up these dishes"
"Yes," interrupted Molly, "and i
you really mean it I'll have John
take them over to Mrs. James this
afternoon or tomorrow"
mo, no. the quicker. the bet
teri" Aunt Winifred hustled
Al ound SO briskly that Molly felt
the spirit Of the hour and said:
"I'll slip away now, before John
goes for the afternoon"
She appreciated the situation, and
lby I o'clock the Andirons Of blessed
memories no longer shone on the
hearth, but in Aunt Wins hands al
the close Of the day lay q check fol
$50, and wipin9 away the unbid.
den tears she murmured:
'More precious than my and
irons Il my Faith. and all that Il
has meant to me and mine"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
80 Feelinw q Feefv.

When was twenty yeeEn old !
used to feel sorry Tor poof g1Aks
Who had arrived 1t the advanced
ago of thirty. At thirty my sympa-
thies went ont to those unforfun-
ates who had ten years less >than |
had still coming. At thirty o.,
tAereabouts firmly md highly
resolved never to havs another
birthday. / peered forward ct for
II with an actual shudder. What .
sad lie it must bs- when you're
forty. and only thirty, years lsft 70
spend! To realize that In all like
Hhood You had already spent more
than half Of your fortune and there
was no chance to recoup. for no
matter what success you might
have attained, there could Do Just
SO much left to spend! It didn't
seem right. It was : most unhappy
subject to cogitate late at night
when you really should have been
asleep. Not 80 horrible to think
about in broad daylight, but 1t had
a way Of obtruding on your
thoughts around bedtime, this idea
Of the extreme brevity Of human
life. OF course death was not at all
terrible, just the appropriate end
Of the play, and yet forty sse0Dd .
bitter pill to swallow.
Well. morning comes and dispels
all these gloomy thoughts. And
forty, after all, 'turns out to be
not half bad. Indeed, it would be
a happy enough event II some low,
mean wretch did not 90 out Of his
way TO call your attention to the
prominence of the bald spot on your
unconscious dome, or to comment
on the crows feet about your eyes
or your noticeable shortness OF
wind or your increasing girth or
some such thing.
1t is a sound idea to get into
training year or two before for
ty, SO that you will have a good
running start and hit the peak OF
life at fair 40 middling speed, which
will carry you along for quite . dis.
lance down the other side. In lieu
Of time and opportunity for suf-
ficient daily walking or play OF
work in the open air, if you car
persuade yourself to devote just If
teen minutes a day to a regimen oil
room exercises, that, together with
what daily Walking and occasional
play you can enjoy, will go far tc
iit you to sail around the Cape Of
Great Promise in good shape. II
certainly is a shame to round the
Cape with your vessel already be.
ginning to give under the strain Of
Ill use and bad management.
DR.. Osler would have been right
had he said what the reporter said
he said. You may become rich OF
famous or happy or president after
forty, but il you do. it is because
you laid the foundations before for
ty. You may publish your first stor,
or buy your. first home or win your
first election or have your frs,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

, June 80, 1920, amounted to $751;
065, 0S4.35. This sum includes
maintenance (oficers, men, ami
nails, charges peculiar TO the
army (civilian labor, rentals, and
billets, claims), and a net debit
(surveys, salvage sales, etc. Tn
der the terms Of the Armistice.
Germany is obliged to reimburse
the United States for the cost OF
the American forces in Germany.
To June 80, 1920. Germany had
paid on this account $34.724,ess.7S,
including credits for sales, leaving
a net balance due the Unitsd
States OF $222,340,425.57.
@. How is Sim Fem pronounced!
A. c.. t.
A. The Society OF Friends Of
Irish Freedom who represent tne
Sim Fem organization in America
say that the proper pronouncia-
ton Of the word Sim Fem Is
shin Fame"
@. What Is implied when 70
ferring to person as 1.-THE Al
mirable Crichton?" How is Cricn-
ton pronounced? c. c. H.
A. James Crichton was q Scotch
prodigy of the 18th century. Hence
this appellation would indicate
person of great accomplishments:
The name. is pronounced as II
spelled Cry ton.
Q. Who was called the Dunno
or G. W. c.
A. This was a nickname applied
to Thomas Aquinas, while he was
studying in Cologne In 124S under
Albert the Great. The epithes ap-
piled to his silence. and Albert u
said to have predicted that the Of
would one day Ill the world Win
his believing"
@. How many. people are en-
pioyed BY tho postomce depart
|mept! D. T.
A. Postmaster General Hays says
that there are 100000 employees.
Q. Has salt ever been used %
money! Z. b u
A. Cakes OF salt have been used
as b medium Of exchange in Africa:
IN Tibet and adjoining paru o.
A.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
AUNT WIN FOR THE ~DRIvE."
By Miss Lucretia N. Gardner.

Copyright, 1921. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Incl e.
Want to get up, Tom! This ID
the tenth time you have brushed
against my dress. You ought to
know better. This isn't any time
of day to beg me to take you up;
dishes not washed. nothing done.
But come along!" And the frail
little lady suited the action to her
words and lifted the sturdy NAL
tese into her lap.
Il am Just as blue as q whet-
stone, Tom," she said. land l ought
not to be, for that was as good
sermon as / ever heard preached
Just boiled down common sense
and there ought not to be any
dregs left to worry my soul. You
can't say anything, can you, Tom
but you're purring like a music
box"
A sudden knock sounded at the
door, was followed by a girls
voice.
ats only Molly, Aunt Win" Then
when the fran little lady drew the
bolt, the young voice exclaimed
"Why, never knew you to bolt
the door at this time Of day. Are
you sick?" 4
Molly rushed across the thresh-
hold, gave Aunt Win hearty hug
then looking at the table in the liv.
ing room. with its barely touched
food, said:
you must be sick, for you have
hot eaten a mite Of dinner"
"Sit down. child" Aunt Win an
swered quietly. II was just talking
with Tom, and wondering what thu
matter was with me-
THAT was a tip+top sGgDoa
wasn't it, Aunt Win? 1t just made
me sit up and take notice. but you
didn't need to take it to heart,
Molly said, patting her lisener'i
cheek.
Dear child, that's Just it! o.
course" Aunt Win explained
when it comes to making . Loaf
Of cake or knitting. to help my
church do my mite, but" Z
pause emphasized by the solemn
ticking Of the tall clock, and then
'but, Molly, when it's a case o.
dollars and cents haven't any tt
give, and yet love my church and
what it stands for, as dearly q
anyone in this place. Why shouldn't
II? It has helped me when every
thing was swept from me. ant
isn't that q test? have found m,
faith fit to live by and expect t
die by It when my call comes"
| Perhaps this dfeary, dark da,
has upset you" suggested the girl
but you aren't ever blue. Let.
pile ON the wood. Oh. these beaut,
andlrons! You polished them yes
terdsy, I know"
A sudden CLEAN fitted across
the shining tops and seemed II
bring an illuminating thought u
Aunt Winifred. She choked back I
sigh and half sob. then sank int
the nearest chair while Molly pu
on fresh logs. In q trembling
voice the little day said:
sThese are very precious, and
ifens, they are moro than 100 year.
old and were given to my great
grandmother IN payment for teach
ling Maria Hussey's children q
Cent School"
Gent echoolS sanaatsl Molly
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

Three days ago Chicago policeman was
titled while attempting to arrest a criminal
Already tho public has contributed several
tAousand dollars to his family. 1t is likely
chat the fund will reach proportions sufficient
70 take care Of the widow and educate her
children. Proving that the old world Is not
q cold As some pessimists would try to make
you believe that it is.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
DAMAGES FRUIT CROP.

Omaha, Neb.. March 2S.-Sleet
snow and transforms which swept
Nebraska and western Iowa yes
terday did heavy damage to fruit
crops in many localities, according
to reports reaching Omaha today.
Glenw0od. Iowa. center OF the
apple belt, reported the crop 81
ruined. though other communities
were more hopeful. Some wires
were reported down in the western
part Of the state BY telephone and
telegraph companies.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
MURDERS.

Monticello. Ga. March 2S.-Two
more bodies of negroes were dis
covered making II found since au-
thoritiss began investigation OF re-
ports Of peonage on John williams
farm. and 4 coronsr's jury charged
Williams Njt haiSht musdaZa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
Will Land Values Drop?

You who own land or are thinking Of buy
ing. lately have wondered: "Are land values
going to depreciate along with the general
denation Of prices?"
Tho value Of farm land during the past year
decreased seven per cent. says the department
OF agriculture. Here 10 its estimate Of the
average value OF an acre of >plow land in the
United States:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

(sMight suggest hat you vary ffequentl
The form Of your daily poem!"-A Frisndl
Critic)
Why don't vafy my style!
How does this strike yeu, old TOP!
II you regard 1T - vile
Just say the word and I'll stop.
I've few more in my shop.
Mischievous meters and vile,
Tucked in my metrical file
How does this strike you, old top?
I'll make poor Pegasus hop
Haps twill be good for his bile.
Ride him will till he hop!
Say! Does this bring you smile!
Why don't vary my style?
How does this strike you, old top7
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

HERE We are almost at the end Of the col.
and seysrL acceptable contributions -elas!-
are crowded out Well. we'll have to stop run
ming our own stun, that's all
FOR RENT 4-ROoN MODERN FLAT FOR
man and wife, Steam. heated e. Muntx,
17sS Clay strest-DubuQue Times Journal.
.ArafitE Most a them are equipped with
hoe ar.
THE whole day was spoiled yesterday. We
coaldnt wear our new Easter besveedees
Ma
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

March seemed too good to beNrue. and its
1oa-liks finish ought to serve a. reminder
q future to beware the ides.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

Maybe Eimtien can tell US why the more
,ha4erial An dress, the less it COSTS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

Tho early bird may get tho worm, but it's
b late riser that limousines to his office.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

AFTER the "Green army" meets the Reds
lAefe may be lot Of blue Russians.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

Il British sociologist says women are more
economical than men. Wait until he gets the
bill for his wife's Easter bonnet.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

Crude oil prices have been cut in two, but
ossolins made from the crude oil continues
hjeh. How about It, Standard Oil!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

A. cost Of living drops the landlord wht
dossnr cut rents is in effect raising them, fol
6ia dollar steadily buys more
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

Butchers say the average family is buying
hss meat Depression may starve some Of us
into good health, but that's poor consolation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Pare General Dawes.

00S VO@SA - 1S0V - 49,
u don't agree with your. opinion
that every married couple should
have baby in their homA How
could nervous, high-strung young
woman be bothered with = pettish
crying infant? Do you not think
that young woman when married
should have seven or eight years
Of recreation among her friends be
fore. settling down to raise . fam.
lily! s(Mrp. I. J. L.
Answer-It Is properly . sVeae.
ing matter, but in printable words
why should that kind of woman
burden herself with a husband al
all? Every married couple withou,
at least one baby ought.to be taxed
20 heavily that recreation would be
out Of their reach. Your idea Of
marriage seems to be that it is still
rather fashionable, but a greal
bore. The responsibility of moth
erhood, displacing selfishness il
your heart, might change you frOu
nervous, highstrung" idler into
a normal. happy woman. II youl
mother had been cursed with youI
selfish outlook on life
The Nutrinent In Oranges.
Is there any nourishment in AZ
orange or A. grapefruit? Is, maca
roni with cheese a nourishing food
and is the cheese contained in it, oil
tho cooked milk, liable to caus'
constipation! &C. H. W.
Answer-The food value of al
egg is about 80 calories, of an or
ange about 70 calories, of an aver.
age grapefruit about so calories
Macaroni cooked with cheese is al
exceedingly nutritious and whole
some dish. Cooked milk or chees'
is not. constipating. Cheese is ;
concentrated food, leaving littl,
residue after digestion; likewis'
milk leaves little residue-hence 1
the diet is limited to such food
wholly or to large extent, Their
is little occasion for intestinal evac
uation. But such foods do not pro
+ duce constipation. Indeed, l know
of no food that can be considered
constipating, save boiled tea o.
boiled coffee (boiling extracts tan
min from these otherwise whole
some foods.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

Many poor humble family wouldn't trade
S2Aees With the Stillmans.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

3 ne jap. BY wanting. zap. put i on the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

sysksm isn't system II It complexities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-28

ONE of the gentry who delight the heart
Of the makeup man who is ever in need Of l.
and 2-line filters writes: about go per cent
Of the average human body is water" And
that, Dulcynically speaking, may account foi
the average humans many "slop-overs."
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-23
FARM WOMAN is AN EXPLORER

for someone to send down there. Ihey
were offered by the Peruvian govern
ment an enormous land concession on
condition that they would coiohize anu
cultivate 1t. They picked Mrs. WIS
for that job.
She went TO Peru several montps
ago and has jHst returned AFTER seeing
whole lot more than Peru. She had
raced over the Andean peaks in little
American car finished her work IN
Peru and then had motored. ridden on
steamboats,, in trains and canoes ana
swan little way in journey ali
around the continent, and all alone.
Mrs. Wills told reporter all about
ii at the Hotel PENNSYLVANIA. she IS a
widow. young. with large, bright, SHARP
eyes. She looks as If she could make
the old ladies perfectly comfortable At
ten, teach the young ones some ne"
steps, give all luncheon they woult
simply coo over and then take tn
local pet college youth out on the ten
mis- court and trim him to a fare'you
WELL
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-12-23
v,s,,., in cocoaute.

Wealth ami ralk On the island o.
Naufu III the South Seas, ale gauged
~ curonut trees. TO own much co
eonut land Is ! ealth and aliSt0Taey );
10 o II meme is l., gary; Ia the old
i me 1t was slavery. Sohe men lave
.auCe Il good thing, us tecko4ed In The
ls.alais,, by lurrying brown bride
r.ch in coo NIT land. according, TO the
National Geographic MAGAZINE.
The land is cut up into very small
rlots. usually described by square
rods and raoIs Instead Of acres. The
lille u the trees does not pass viii
tne land. but IS separhe trahsac
zion. one may buy Il piece of land
| but cannot use the nuts, anF th'
native owner has the right tc tom'
upon ones premises to gather todd'
and nuts.
The trees are not only reckone'
by count. but the nuts are reckone
lbs count. III normal times the GRO
is continuous, blossoms. green and rip
fruit being on the tree az tht saAl
tine.