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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
Tariff Wars.

The age OF miracles is not past: Here's
group Of manufacturers actually peitoning
congress to reduce the tariff!
The tariff on imported automobiles and mo-
Tor trucks 10 too high and should b reduced
from As to 80 per acent. says the petition to
congress from the foreign trade committee Of
the National Automobile Chamber Of Commerce,
representing American auto makers.
Z Tho British empire has retaliated against
our high auto tariff BY building tariff walls
against American cars. A British car entering
Canada, for instance. is favored by lower
tariff rate than an American car. 1t appears
that II We are going to build mp tariffs. against
foreign goods, the same sort Of barriers are
going to be erected against American goods
exported to foreign markets. That's the little
Joker in tarih war.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

Ill sensAt9 = hsyusd ~ ee9ysshsssiaa q
u asosaee NestA Anssteaa and q naay sfhsr
aatinaali11es q we'll Thsss 3 n slsuant 6
seay spostivsasss In BASEBALL Or football eeo-
tssG ~ bsli AsAting b mare bstshssy. Aoss
q ~ esehew . msat diet aftsr visit to thu
stoctyasds h operation. but ball light = =
orsis d cruelty.
A .spoet" soEDo0th! eavs TIE mark =
.toros buioss can laugh bull batting Oh the
stare ~ shall give thankA The pasdmss Of
RACES are bound to diner in the nature OF
thiasA East u sast and west = west and
some things cannot b altered. but there u
swsthing wrong In the makeup Of . nasaon
which can give ths honest and honorable uus
At sport 10 barbsrous exhibition Of animal
slaughter.
Like unto ths ancient gladiatorial contests.
bail fighting should b rslsgatsd 70 oblivion.
Between tho two 70 beg to express our pref
ereaee for the contests. The gladiator had q
Least chance. The poor bull IL simply badg-
sred and baitsd until the matador gives him the
fatal stroka And they call It sport.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
Justifying Murder.

Members of jury at Denver, after acquit-
ting George Thomson Of a charge OF murder,
made up purse Of 500 and presented it to
the defendant Thomson killed his brother
in-law because the latter had broken up his
homo and had attacked him when he took him
to task for his intimacies with his wife. He
pleaded the unwritten law and self-defense.
While murder, under the law. is never held
justihable, there are occasions when jurors
being human, men understanding what it means
to q devoted husband to be robbed OF the at
fections Of wife. approve the extreme course
followed by Thomson. Not only did the Jurors
believe that he did the right thing, but showed
their sympathy for the act and contempt for
the victim by rewarding the slayer with purse
OF money. Simply proving that most men be-
lieve In the sanctity Of the homo and are ready
TO 20 to any ends to preserve it
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
New Use for Cats.

The Associated Press is printing An inter
visw with C. D. West Of New York city. man
assr Of the investigation and prosecution de-
partment of the National Association Of Credit
Mem, In which he details exposures Of schemes
used by storskeepers to gain insurance.
Mr.. West was investigating case in Pa&sr-
son, N. J., recently and became interested in
the Disappearance OF several satchels used for
Transporting animals Tracing the matter to
Chester. Pa, the trail led West to . man he
found to be apparently very fond Of cats.
We will let Mr.. West tell the story in his
own words: II soon found out the reason. The
cats were being trained to fight lamps, and
when their training was completed ttsy were
sold for $3.50 each. So when man wanted .
nrs in his store all that was necessary was to
purchase trained cat and leave 1t in his store
with lighted lamp. The owner could 60 home
and sleep soundly-assured that while he slept
the cat would knock over the lamp and his
store would b. destroyed"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

@. Does the grapefruit have any
medicinal value? W. G. F.
A. The grapefruit. when taken
early in the morning, is useful for
its laxative and slightly diuretic
properties.
@. Which cities in the world
have the largest population? H. T.
A. The foreign census figures
with which our 1920 census might
be compared are not ready, but it is
estimated that the largest cities in
the world according to population
are: Greater London. Greater New
York, Paris, Chicago, and Toxic.
@. About what is the range In
the number Of volts employed in
the application of X-rays as used
In modern medicine and surgery?
A. L. L.
A. The range in number of volts
employed in application OF X-rays
as used in modern medicine and
dentistry varies from $4,000 to $780,
900 volts.
@. How did the horseshoe come
to be looked upon as an emblem
Of luck? r. Id.
A. The superstition regarding the
horseshoe as an emblem OF luck is
believed to be connected with GUS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
With Other Editors
The WMTax.
[Des Moines Tribune.l

'Tex" Richard. manager Of the Madison
Square garden, one of the country's biggest
sport palaces, announces that from September
1920. to March, 1921 six months period. he
turned over to the federal government in war
taxes the sum of $172,3el.3s. This was in addi-
ton to sum Of $1O5,6lS paid to the state and
city of New York in taxed.
Madison Square gardens war tax payment
was probably not q great deal larger than that
Of a good many other similar amusement houses
in different parts Of the country. When We re-
member that every moving picture theatre and
every legitimate theatre every dance hall and
ballroom. every ice cream and soft drink par
lor, and every amusement park in the country
is paying . 10 per cent tax on admissions and
sales to the government, and when We recall
that all sorts Of concerts. operas and recitals
to which admission is charged are bringing in
similar percentage to the government vaults
We may appreciate in new light the magni-
tude Of the war debt which makes this tax
necessary.
Not many weeks ago the LaScala orchestra
played at the Coliseum to several thousand peo-
pie. and on the following night Lewis and DIN
wrestled there before as large an audience.
Admissions 1t the affairs ranged from 81 to SO,
from which cent on every dime went to the
government
Twenty-four billion Of dollars, .our total war
expenditure, sounds comprehensive enough
when We think Of 1t from the standpoint Of
millions or billions OF dollars. but when We re-
duce 1t to terms Of cent out Of every dime
and those are the terms in which 1t must be
pad-we besin to realize IT. snoEmi1.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
Laughing Out Bull Fights.

Correspondence from Mexico City dwelIs
upon the fact that bull fights are likely to be
laughed out Of Mexico through the introduc-
ton OF ''toros bufos" (comical bull fghters)
A company Of Spanish bufioons has just
finished series Of comic fights which have
attracted almost as much interest as the Sc
rious conflicts in which the best matadors have
appeared.
Six girls announced themselves as "torea-
doras" and on Sunday afternoon dispatched
PIX bulls while one Of their male companions
amused the crowds by burlesQuing every bull
tighter known to the game. In the comical
lights no horses are used. although the bull is
eventually killed.
SERIOUS chroniclers Of the Mexican amuse-
ment are much concerned" says the corre-
ppondent. "and one writer inquiries, what Is 10
become Of the noble sport Of bull fighting II,
Drst Of all. clowns are allowed to mako II APP
pear ridiculous. and then ssnoritas are per-
nitted to enter the arena and attempt show
y sliiiy"
A mobile SPORT. Bah! AnSlo-Saxons can
tevsr hops 10 understand or sympathize with
- Spanish love for bull fighting. How any
Desssa can pretend To enjoy Tie spectacle q
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
The Daily Short S tory

back with sigh Of relief as she
thought of home.
In tn fall Marjorie, suddenly
filled with a longing for the hills,
went to Warren Corners for a visit
Aunt Lydia met her at the little
station
Whatever have you ben doing to
yourself, child?" she asked abrupt
ly. you look tired to death"
Marjorie relaxed against the
worn cushions Of the buggy and
drew long sigh.
TOO many late hours, auntie
dear. I've Just some up here to
rest" answered Marjorie. Her aunt
remembered the "Poissons" and
drew conclusions of her own.
A long nights sleep brought a
tinge of pink to Marjorie's pale
cheeks. Breakfast was waiting for
her at one end of the spotless
kitchen table.
I'VE had ours thre hours ago."
| said Aunt Lydia. Il thought you'd
be lonesome in the dining room"
She placed oatmeal and cream,
bacon and eggs. f1aky biscuit and
steaming oborous coffee in front of
Marjorie.
1t was late in November, a verit-
able Indian summers day, that
Marjorie walked up the long road
past the school house. swinging
her hat by one Of its dull blue vel
vet ribbons. Her eyes were bright,
and there was a cherry glow in
her piQuant face. The autumn had
been glorious one to her and the
world had never seemed lovelier.
The sun burned its way through
enchanted mists each morning and
wrapped itself again in them every
night. There was smell of burn
ing leaves in the air, and high in
the sky the wild geese called.
A young man, broad-shouldered
and keen-eyed, was coming down
the road. Marjorie's cheeks turned
to a deeper scarlet She knew il
to be Philip Mason who owned the
lovely old farmhouse that nestled
among the gray hills just above
Aunt Lydia's. He had made life in
the country additionally pleasant
He dotted his cap as he met her
and exclaimed. Goodness, you
don't look much as you did when
you first came, Miss Marjorie"
! And don't feel much the same
either, answered the girl, happily
But suppose I'll have to return
to the city life in another week.
she added. AL the light suddenly
went out Of Phillips face.
why, thought you would stay
all winter" he said, DULY.
| Mercy, what would poor Aunt
Lydia do" exclaimed Marjorie
adding with merry laugh, why
she's had to teach me how to cook
SO I could help her get me enough
to eat"
The sun had gone down while
they were talking, and on the hori-
ION the hunters moon was begin.
ming to send its glow over the
stubbly hills. Philip quietly took
Mar5orie's hand in hist was teh
! Old story OF the moon, the man and
the maid.
! Unmindful Of waiting supper OF
chores they finally reached home
ana Aunt Lydia knew by Their
happy faces what they would tel
her later. She insisted on Philips
coming IN for bite of supper
and he gladly accepted her invita-.
ton.
1t was Saturday night and the
DIG table was covered with GOOD
things smoking baked beans
steaming brownbread. a goodly ar.
IcrN q pies and cakes. Nsr1oetI
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

toms OF the ancient Romans. the!
drove nails into the walls OF hsa
houses as an antidote against tn'
plague, and in the middle aseA
horseshoes were used over the door
ways Of houses in order to keep ou
witches.
@. What is meant by DonecF
tyle? A. M. P. /
A. In classic architecture ~
is a term applied to a composil'Ds,
showing IL columns in front
end elevation, as in the poruco y
the Chambre des Deputies at PaIn
Q. What place is known as ii'
City Of the Sun? H. H. \.
A. 1.-THE City of the Sun" or 1lu'
Sun City" is a name given TO baA1
bee. which was built on the rul~
Of Heliopolis.
@. Is the queen of Holland ~
lated to the ex-kaiser? Z. T.
A. The queen of Holland and w
ex-kaiser are not near relan'e
They are distant cousins, both n'
ing a common ancestry, WnnSD
Prince Of Orange. :.
@. l am DESTROYS Of removing ;
willow tree stump from my lssS
Will Salt C,plied at the root v
complish this? ]. D. d.
A. The bureau Of forestry sar
that salt might kill tn stump 0. !;
tree, but 1t would be a long u,
tedious process. The best metnS.
Is to pull the stump up by the w.
OF a team of horses.
@. Who was the Last Man!
Wv.
A. This was a title used Of Char
of England by the parliamenIr'
party. intended to signify tina!
was the last king that Engi%n
should have. Charles II was 0S
ID the Son Of the Last Man.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
AUTOB0lOGRAPHY-yI.
T1ll Ar P1yl

Il candy all right to fssd . baby
10 months old? Should . boy three
years old be allowed 70 eat raw
fruit? Il It wise to give Q child Of
ave . little tsA Or cocoa or coffee
with his milk. Just to make It tAsts
good? Are peanuts and popcorn
safs tor children over two years Of
age. What 10 the harm In giving .
healthy little girl agsd four, sips
Of bsef Or winef Should babies b
given ice creamf
Ny dad has to answer such ques-
tons every day, and he can't ind
the answers In the Authorities"
either, because all the Textbook
stuR published BY doctors who con-
slider themselves specialists on in
FAINT feeding u obsolete: indeed. the
very doctors who wrote It NO longer
practice what they preached. Trou-
BILE with medical books II that they
20 often become obsolete before the
ink is dry. I don't mean to imply
that medicine u galloping ahead n
such Q tremendous rate, but mere
that . good many ponderous books
issued I'VE and ten years ago were
written around the antiquated no
ton that q child or boy is . sickly,
morbid institution and requires in
valid diet. A real, live youngster
would just about starve il he could
have nothing more to eat than the
mollycoddle rations the average
pediatrician lays down for him in
his work on How to Train an In
fant Indigestion"
Our folks began feeding me candy
when I was three years old. but al
ways and solely after my ordinary
meals, that is, ate the candy as a
dessert and never as a tween meals
piece.
Most Of the fruit I had to eat ur
to the age of five years was cook
ed, stewed or baked. But after the
age OF two years l was allowed tC
eat well ripened bananas with
cream and sugar on, or orange &C
casionally Not till I was five did
they permit me to sink my teeth
into raw apples or raw peaches Of
raw cherries or berries, though
had eaten these cooked for two OF
three years.
Peanut butter was given me OF
my bread whenever l preferred i
to ordinary butter from the age O
two and one-half years, but nj
peanuts until / was three year.
old, and then only small helping'
lat regular meal times.
| I began to eat popcorn butteret
and sailed, or popped in a KEITH
with lard and butter, at the age o
three years when l had my secons
molars to help mascicate the pop
corn. 1t isn't advisable to let chill
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
ANoTHER LAT 10 I'M POTATO.

ANOTHER LAY 10 TIE POTATO.
Great - Shakespears, wise ~ Plat0
Mac has surely blazed the way 70
FAme and fortune By his lay to
Peerless merits At potato.
The potato! the potato!
Trailing after, let me say, too.
I've Q liking for potato:
You may put one on my plate o
And then add it, lovely mate O.
can eat bout SIX or eight 0.
The potato! the potato!
Never king In royal state Q
Had such food until the date o
When Peru from out her gate o
To the world sent the. potato.
o the wonderful potato!
Bring 1t early, bring it late O,
My desire you'll never safe o.
When I die be this my fate O:
Just to choke on a potato!
IN. q. HAND
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

was hungry after her long walk,
and. despited the fact that she was
very much in love and that Philip
kept adoring eyes on her, she did
full justice to the meal. Suddenly
she looked at Aunt Lydia and
laughed merrily.
"Oh, Auntie! Will you ever for
get your lunch with the poor city
mouse? And did We ever dream
that one day she would become a
country mouse herselff'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25
COUNTRY HOUSE.CITY HOUSE.
By Adelaide d. Kemp.

Copyright, 1921. by The Wheeler
Syndicate, Inc.)
Lydia Warren followed her young
niece automatically down the val
ley of palms and gilt, called in COM
mon parlance Peacock alley"
With burning cheeks she passed
the gamut of critical eyes that
looked askance at her ankle
length skirt and broad-toed shoes.
The head waiter, like an execu-
toner, led them to lace-trimmed,
candle-bedecked table and obse-
quiously assisted Lydia out Of her
questionable jacket.
She was tired after her morning
shopping in the city. which she had
not visited before for decade, and
hungry, too. So she gladly accept
ed Marjorie's invitation to a little
snack before catching the after
noon train home. Unfortunately,
as they picked up their menus they
were joined by three young girls,
friends of Marjorie's, and Lydia
was left to her own devices.
1t was here that her real
troubles began. She had never
studied French in the dim ages
when she had attended the little
white schoolhouse at Warren Cor
ners. So now she looked at the
list in front Of her and went
through its mysteries to the bitter
end without recognizing a single
thing. The girls were gayly order
ing Strengthening dishes, and the
man In black stood patiently, pen
Gil in hand, beside her waiting for
her order.
What would you like, auntie,'
said Marjorie, smiling, suddenly
remembering her duty as hostess
Lydia's eyes roved in despair
over the battling list classified as
"Potages." She was decidedly
against "Poissons," which convey.
ed sinister meaning, and In sheer
desperation at the silence Of the pa
tient waiter she ordered the first
item she saw, "canope de caviare,'
and an order of 'boeuf," which had
q familiar look.
When the order was placed be.
fore her Lydia at once passed with
a shudder the "caviare," which
seemed to be an arrangement Of
tiny, inky eggs on a silver Of toast
and helped herself to a bit Of the
under-done beet and a spoonful Of
gravy surmounted by q twig Of
i parsley. She was thankful the
chatting girls did not notice hel
ravenous onslaught Of the bread
and butter. along with iced water
And it was with feeling Of deer
relief that, finding it later thar
they thought. she and Marjorie hur.
ried away to the train.
And. auntie, dear, do come
down again when You can make us
. visit. used to have such fur
at your house when I was a kid.
die" said Marjorie a bit wistfull,
IS she kissed her good-by.
Il probably won't be down again
for q long time," said Lydia, hon.
estly. But I'd love to have YOU
come up and make Uncle Seth and
me q visit I believe you just need
good country air-and food, too
she added, emphatically, looking 4,
AarjoFie's pale cheeks and remem.
bering the awful lists of entree,
and salads.
I'll see you auntie, maybe
Will. said Marjorie, dim remem
ORANGES floating through her brair
OF the big, comfortable farm hous,
nestled tn the New Hampshir,
hills. A sharp Waning bell cause<
eh4upe GoodhyS, and India saftisf
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

SAYS Health Commissioner Robertson OF
Chicago: III a man coughs in your face bust
him in the nose and tell the Judge he attacked
you with . deadly weapon-the pneumoccus
germ"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

s Soon the we'll known raspberry will make
itself apparent In pie and on shirt bosoms.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

Do you REMEMBER when you used to sec IS
eold piscss In circulation?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

drsn have popcorn until they have
cut their second molars tnot the
second tssth).
No parent at to care for . baby
vim permit the baby to have tastes
or sips Of any drug. BE- It tea. COT
fee, cocoa, tobacco. alcohol. NOR
phine, strychnine or what not
Children under Is years OF age
have NO need for tea or coffee;
and in fsthsr's Judgment they have
no need for cocoa until after the
are Of II years. Tea. coffee and
cocoa are cerebral, heart and kid
ney stimulants, varying in degree
Of action ON these organs; children
reduire no such stimulation and
are frequently seriously harmed
By such drugs.
Ice cream ~ . dessert IL perfect
" wholesome for any youngster Of
three years old or over.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
beetipg the Carrot Complexion.
Ono Of your correspondents wrote
you about her satisfaction in the
use Of beet juice in place Of rouge.
Until I read her communication I
fancied l had . corner ON the Sc
cret. I have used beet Juice for
years, and 1t is preferable to any
Of the drug store rouge prepare
tons, in my judgment. But speak
ing of beets, is it possible that a
very liberal use of. carrots in the
diet can turn ones skin yellow
We have had carrots practically
every day for several weeks, and
several friends have remarked that
we are all looking Queer-and it Il
true, our skins all show a distinct
yellowish tinge quite unnatural fol
us, although we are all perfectly
we'll. MISS F. ]. M.
| Answer-Yes, carrots contain 8
dye which may turn the skin vel
lowish II carrots are eaten too fire.
quently. Omit the carrots for
while and the skin will resume it.
normal tint.
i Birthmark.
MY husband mas large DlTtn
mark on his body, which the doc
; tor called a nevus, bright red il
color. but turning white undel
pressure. Would his children b.
likely to inherit such a mark?
MRS. B. B.
Il Answer-No.
Storage Battery Fumes.
, Do the fumes that arise from
storage batteries on charge harm
, che lungs or the health in any way
]. V.
II Answer-K the ventilation of tn
, place where the charging is done i
good there is no risk involved.
ventilation is poor, the acid fume
may set up chronic Inflammation o
the breathing tract.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

Has your neighbor's lawumowsr waksd you
yet!
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-25

THE brain-weary adult will sit before a
typewriter for hours and scratch his head try
ing to invent would-be witty line or two
Then someone comes along and shows him how
foolish he is by telling him something like this
In local church small girl had noticed with
increasing displeasure the large number OF
pledge envelopes people dropped in the contri-
button plate. why does folks put notes in the
plates all the timer" she demanded of her Sun
day school teacher. Don't they know God
wants money!?
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-12-15
Printing Proposal

Notice is hereby given that the Board
OF County Commissioners of Cheyenne
county, Colorado, will receive sealed
bids at their annual meeting in Janu-
ary, 1922, for the printing and adver-
Using of all legal notices, Commits
sioners proceedings, Warrant calls
Delinquent tax lists, both Primary
and General election calls and notices
and all other necessary County print
ing and advertising. All bids must
be sealed and plainly marked Print
ing Proposals" and should be on file
in the office of the County Clerk not
later than January End, 1922.
(SeaD E. Fl. AkERLY,
County Clerk and Recorder
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-12-15
Estate of Vincent R. Hanisch.
Deceased. No. Ol2i

Notice is hereby given that on the l7th day o'
January. 1922. l will present to the County eour'
of Chey enne county. Colorado. my accounts lor
final settlement of administration OF FAD estate'
when and where all persons in interest may ap-
pear and object to them If they so desire. Al
said tir,e and place the application for the dstern
ination Of heirship Of SAID deceased will also be
ho ,rd by the Court
RAYMOND HANISCH. Administrator
FIRST pub Dec l5-Last pub Jan u. '22