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The New York herald., 1921-12-18
This Explains 1t.

"OR years we have been asking
r. ourselves why the movies
- aren't better than they are.
We never obtained a completely sat-
isfactory answer. although we asked
numerous other persons also And
then, Just the other day. we. read
'Breaking Into the Movies" by John
Emerson and Anita Loos. In the
chapter headed How Others Have
Done It" the long awaited solution
leaped at us when we least expected
Il.
TT is a curious fact" we read. that
many Of the directors of to-day were
once automobile mechanics. This is
not because automobile mechanics are
as a class better fitted for such work.
but because in the old days of 1907
and 1908 and 1909, when everything
started, they had a singular opportu-
nifty to apprentice themselves to the
profession.
"ln those days companies worked
almost entirely out of doors, and the
cameraman transported his parapher-
MALTA in an automobile. The driver
would usually assist the cameraman in
Settling up; friendship would spring
up between them; presently the driver
would be assistant cameraman, then
chief cameraman and finally director"
What could be simpler?
This interesting bit OF. to us, in
formation serves also TO clear away
our perplexity as TO why movie direc-
tors wear leather puttees.
We have an unconquerable convic-
ton that the directors of the German
made and other imported films which
are causing American producers to
stir uneasily In their plum colored
limousines are possibly gentlemen
whose spark plugs function in their
heads.
The disturbing thought occurs to us
that perhaps we are all wrong and
that Henry Ford may produce the
Great American Movie.
A word about the book. 1t is writ
ten by persons who know the movie
industry thoroughly. and II contains
about everything that those who want
10 break in" need to know, including
a chapter on Would You Film Well?"
You wouldn't unless you can answer
the following questions in the affrma-
tive:
"Are my eyes larger
'Is my skin fine and well kept?'
rs my mouth small and are my
teeth good?'
"ls my nose straight?
tsT1uc nv fara oh ~ ~ arov
Even If you can say yes only to the
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

begins printing recollections of his
later life. his work becomes more self
conscious. more hampered by inhibi-
tions. Yet Mr.. Garland's book suf-
fers less from this fault than most
of it's kind. He is wholly without af-
fectation; his ingenious pride in
authorship and association with
authors has nothing of that about 1t.
The chapters dealing with his
mother, settled in the Michigan village
of her girlhocd; her pioneering over,
make one of the tenderest portraits
we know.
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
Postscript.

TUST as we discovered that we had
no more space we had our first
u real opportunity to look into
Hendrix Van Looms The Story Of
Mankind" If there is anybody be-
tween the ages of IL and 80 who does
not find a copy on the Christmas table
there Is Just one thing for him 20 do.
Because-but we must leave that for
another time.
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

~ EFORE we say anything about
~ Hamlin Garland's "a Daughter
of the Middle Border" we want
to go back to "A Son of the Middle
Border" published a few years ago,
and repeat our conviction at the time
that it was one of the best pieces of
photographed writing we had ever
read. 1t is a book for every American
to read. The story it tells, of two typi-
cal pioneer families, the Garlands and
the McClintocks, is one that other gen.
erations will prize when the last ves-
tiges of pioneer America have passed
from sight.
1t was that part of Mr.. Garland's
book which dealt with his boyhood and
early youth that we found so absorb
ing; its unforgettable pictures of his
father singing "Ovef the Hills in Le-
gions" whenever the impulse to strike
still further West for a new home
came to him; and those of his mother,
reluctant to leave the home built on
hardship and unflinching courage. yet
understanding the vision that held her
husband
This is a book to read when you are
fed upon sex and sophistication, when
you have heard enough of the hip
toting. corset parking proclivities of
the new generation. Read It, and then
go back to the Spoon River Anthology
and turn to RHtherfurd MdcDo1ceH, be-
ginning, "They brought me ambro-
types Of the old pioneers to enlarge"
We think 1t inevitable that "a
Daughter of the Middle Border" Mr..
Garland's new book, should fall below
it's predecessor. AS certainly as man
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
He Had Never Seen
Airplane or TaXicab

THREADS. BY Frank Stayton. The
Century Company.
"HERE is one great difference be-
tween the work of British
writer's and that of Americans;
even the average Englishman's book
is primarily literary, whereas, the av-
erage Americans is inclined to the
journalistic. Despite our fondness for
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
DO YOU KNOW

HOW to introduce men and
women correctly?
HOW to answer dinner in
Htation?
HOW to greet a man or woman
acquaintance in public?
HOW to plan church and house
weddings?
HOW to use table silver prop
erly?
HOW to word invitations and
Acknowledgements?
HOW to avoid blunders at the
theatre and opera?
HOW to do at all times the
thing that is absolutely cor
rect and cultured?
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
What's Wrong in This Picture?

It's so easy to make embarrassing mistakes in
public so easy to commit blunders that make
people misjudge you. Can you find the mistake
Can you point out what is wrong? If you are
not sure, read the interesting article below, and
perhaps you will be able to find out.
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
BY DONALD ADAMS.
LTHoUGH we have read many

LTHOUGH we have read many
"A novels in which the hero
\ was described as "carelessly
dressed" we have never yet turned a
page to be told OF such nonchalant at
tire as that in which Grant Overton
first presents Walt Whitman in The
Answerer."
Broad shoulders, well squared, pro-
portioned his good height. A carelessly
adjusted suit of homespun hung as if
ready at a twitch to uncover the Greek
symmetry of satin'd flesh and muscle"
We have never read of heroines who
dressed in this care flee manner, al
though we have seen young ladies, and
older ones, for that matter, with some
thing about their shoulders which kept
US in a state of-shall we say-trepi-
dation? We feel it would never do for
a novelist to introduce his heroine as
Mr.. Overton has introduced Walt. The
consequences would be-but we Shud-
der at the thought.
This matter of fictional tailoring is
one which has never occurred to us
before. Il might repay further ref1ec-
ton, and we intend some day to return
TO it. Such trifling with clothes, we
are certain, would draw down the
dyspeptic wrath of Carlyle, for whom
they were translatable into universal
terms, the fabrics of philosophy.
For that matter, something resem-
bling a pang of what some people
would call conscience seizes us when
ever we have been thus inconsequen-
tial. and we hasten to add that THE
Answerer" is the first novel in which
Whitman appears as a character, and
that in spite of the difficulty presented
by choosing as his central figure a
man who made himself through his
own work more real and understands
able than anybody afterward could
possibly make him, Mr.. Overton has
written a book which all Whitman adj
mrers will read with interest.
The Answerer" communicates some-
thing Of the same gusto, the same
edged appetite for life that Whitman
had. It throws the light of a romantic
illumination about the period spent by
the poet in the South before the civil
war, that part of his life about which
we knew the least from hie own pen.
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

yer. whose name. We predict, will be
better known than 1t is now. He is
Coleridge come back-the Coleridge OF
"Kubla Khan" and THE Ancient
Mariner"
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
Sent Free for 5-Day Examination

Let us send you the famous Book of Etiquette
free so that you can read and examine it in your
own home You not obligated to buy if you
do not want to- Just examine the books carefully
read page here and there glance at the iustra-
ons let them solve of the puzzlng questions Of
conduct that you have been wondering about
Within the 5 days decide for yourself whether
not you want to return them.
We expect this new edition to go quickly. The
books are now bound in cloth handsomely decorated
with gold. We urge you to send for your set at
once. The price for the complete set is only $3.50
after five days. But don't send any money now
just the coupon Keep the books at our expense
while you examine them and read some of the
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Mail the coupon for your set OF the Book Of Etiquette To-
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The New York herald., 1921-12-18
The Book of Etiquette

There have probably been times when you suffered
embarrassment because you did not know exactly
what to do or say. There have probably been times
when you wished you had some definite information
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
At the Dance

How should man ask woman to dance? What
should he say to her when the music ceases and
he must return to his original partner? Do you
know the correct dancing positions?
How should woman accept dance and how
should she refuse it? How can the embarrassment
Of being wal-flower be avoided? How many times
may girl dance with the same partner without
breaking the rules of etiquette7 Is it considered
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
In the Street

There are countless tests of
good manners that distinguish
the well-bred in. public. For in
stance, the man must know ex-
actly what is correct when he
is walking with a young woman.
According to etiquette, is it
ever permissible for a man to
take a woman's arm? May a
woman take a gentleman's arm?
When walking with two women,
should man take his place
between them or on the out
side?
When is it permissible for a
man to pay a woman's fare on
the Street-car or railroad?
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

In Which We Consider Certain Sartorial Mat
tiers in the Art of Fiction and Make an
Important Discovery Concerning Possible
Great American Movie.
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

correct IN social
circles for a young
woman to wander
away from the ball
room with her part
ner?
Very often intro
auctions must be
made in the ball
room. Should a man
be introduced to a
woman, or a woman
to a man? Is it cor
rect to say: MISS
BrOWn, meet Mr..
Smith, or Mr.. Smith,
meet Mss BroaDns
Which of these two
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
Etiquette at the Theatre

When a man and woman
walk down the theatre aisle to-
gether, should the man pre-
cede the woman? May they
walk arm-in-arm? When the
usher indicates their places,
should the woman enter first or
the man?
Many puzzling questions of
conduct confront the members
of a theatre party who occupy
a box. Which seats should the
women take and which the
men? Should the women re-
move their hats = or don't
they wear any? What should
women wear to the theatre in
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

the evening? What should men wear? Is it
correct for man to leave woman alone
during intermission?
At the theatre evidences of good conduct
can be more strikingly portrayed than per-
haps anywhere else. Here, with people sur
being cultured, well-poised and attractive,
or we are looked upon as coarse and i'll bred.
1t depends entirely upon how well one knows
and follows the rules of etiquette
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

Who enters the car first, the woman or the
man? Who leaves the car first?
If man and woman who have met only
once before encounter each other in the
street, who should make the first sign of
recognition? Is the woman expected to smile
and nod before the gentleman raises his
hat? On what occasions should the hat be
raised?
People of culture can be recognized at
once. They know exactly what to do and
say on every occasion, and because they know that
they are doing absolutely what is correct they are
calm, well poised, dgnified. They are able to mngle
with the most highly cultivated people, in the
highest social circles and yet be entirely at ease
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

last you may be successful as G
type"
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

forms is correct: Bobby, this is Mrs. Smith,
or Mrs. Smith, has is Bobbv? When intro
ducing married woman and single woman
should you say, Mrs. Brown, allow me to
present Mss Smith, or Miss Smith, allow me
10 present Mrs. BroWn?
When leaving the ballroom, is the
guest expected to thank the hostess? What
should the woman guest say when she leaves?
What should the gentleman guest say? 1t
is only by knowing exactly what is
correct that one can avoid the embarrass-
ment and humiliation of social blunders
and win the respect and admiration
of those whom one comes in contact
with
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

"OR years we have been asking
r. ourselves why the movie:
Il aren't better than they are
The New York herald., 1921-12-18

T is mark of extreme good breeding and
culture to be able to do at. all times
exactly what is correct This is especial
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
Pioneers! o Pioneers!'

n EFORE we say anything about
~ Hamlin Garland's "a Daughter
of the Middle BORDER" we wa inf
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05

cents for the smaller ones and Is
cents for the large ones.
Homegrown evergreen sweet corn
is now being offered and is extra
fine in quality. The price will re-
main at 25 cents a dozen ears.
Homegrown tomatoes have dropped
slightly in price from 10 cents a
pound last week to two pounds for
Is cents. Elephants will remain
the same in price, Is and 20 cents
for the smaller ones and IS cents
for the extra large ones.
Fancy cucumbers dropped from
10 cents q pound last week to 5
cents this week; California malaga
grapes from 40 cents pound to
35 cents, and lemons from so cents
a dozen to 10 cents
Butter Higher.
Butter has increased from so
cents last week to 81 cents this
week. The price of eggs at 81 cents
remains the same as last week
Alabama sweet potatoes are quo
ted at the same price this week of
II cents q pound; homegrown po-
tatoes at 35 cents a peck for the
smaller ones and 45 cents for the
larger. Apples will sell at three
pounds for 25 cents and the home
grown handpicked apples will be
II cents pound.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
four HALLS TO
HEAR ONE VOICE
Same Address to Be Transmitted to
Other Audiences by New
Device.

One of the most complicated in
stalIations in the use of the tele-
megaphone by the Karlowa radio
company will be made in four diff
ferent halls of the Palmer Chiro-
practic school when the local COM
pany will make it possible for a
man delivering a lecture in one hall
to be distinctly heard in all four
places at once. 1t will be used for
lectures given for the instruction
Of the pupils and also for the ly-
ceum course to be held there the
latter part of this month.
Robert Rarlowa, who win install
the device that will make the lee
lures of one man available to so
many more people, states that it
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
SPANISH ONIONS
AND JAPANESE
| PLUMS SHIPPED
Peaches Received Again From Col
orado and California-Toma-
to Prices Drop.

Imported Spanish onions and
KELSEY Japanese plums of a large
and extra fine variety are new
nroducts on local markets. The
NUNS raised in California sell for
Z cents each and are one of the
finest varieties on the market.
Onions will also be received from
he Bermuda islands later in the
season.
peaches are being received again
from Colorado and California in
boxes. Some will be on sale in
baskets and others will be retailed
at 35 cents dozen
Monte Cristo watermelons. a va
riety produced at Musce tine, are
arriving with the cantaloupes which
ave been coming from Muscatine
md FruitIand, Iowa. within the last
week.. The watermelons will sell
# the same price of 3 cents a
bound and the cantaloupes at 1914
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
Renewed Glands
Renew Strength

sMan Himself is Worth Whatever
His Glands are WORTH
DR.. s. Voronoff, Director Of Surgery,
College of France.
And this statement is true IRE
spective of age or sex.
youth GIand- is now offered In
America for the first time-under
special arrangements and conces-
sions granted by the Druesen-kraft
Chezuische Laboratorium of Paris
and Leipzig.
These tablets contain actual
gland substance as recommended by
DR.. Arnold Lorand, Physician in
charge at Carlsbad, Austria, when
he writes: I'VE must insist or the
reinforcement Of gland functions, IL
changed by age or disease, Dy
means OF extra cts obtained rem
similar organs Of healthy animals.
This advice you are now, for tne
first time, able to follow by taking
small Youth Gland Tablets. The
most modern of all tonics-many
times more effective than any slim
ulant-certain and quick in restora-
tive results and permanent re-
builder of gland tissue
The use of "Youth-Giand' is In
very fact equal to the gradual
transplanting of glands-but with
nut the doubts or uncertainties at
tendants upon an operation.
Youth Gland is also rich in Vita
mics. Bulgarus and Nuclein-there-
fore rich in the greatest of all life
giving, strength-building powers
known to science
Get a package at your druggists .
now-today start rebuilding
the worn tissues. Your health ard
strength will quickly respond to
GYouth- Gland" Designate male"
or female" when purchasing.
! Made only by the Youth-Gland
Chemical Labor atories, Ltd, OF Chi
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! Send your name and address Tor
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ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
STAPLE SPECIALS

UnbIeached Muslin, quality suitable for
all practical purposes. Compare 1t with
any you have bought for 10c. Special IL
yards for 4 90
Long Cloth, extra soft, fine quality, espe-
cially suitable Tor underwear and infants
garments, a yard 2SC
BIeached Muslin, two well-known brands.
Hope and Daisy, buy all you want yard
15e
Percales, one yard wide, light colors with
stripes and figures, a yard 121zG
Outing, very special purchase. 1t will
pay you to anticipate your needs. Dainty
stripes, soft nap and a yard wide. Spe-
ciaI for Saturday yard 1Sc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05

will be one of the most difficult un-
dertakings ever attempted by the
company. Regulations OF the souno
depending upon the size OF the naiis
will be possible and no dlhculty
will be experienced In nearing
with the use OF the new ampi1tylng
device
Recent tests have proved that
sounds have been transmitted dis
lance of a mile.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05

home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs
Will Wood. in Rock Island.
John Pryce, Jr.. was a tri-city
visitor Tuesday.
Little Nellie Johnson OF Moline
is visiting this. week at the home
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05

Ellis. who is enjoying a few weeks
vacation from his work in the Of
fee of Deere and company. Moline,
spent the early part of the week
with his parents. MI and Mrs
Henry Ellis. From here he went
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05

to Toledo, Ohio. for a visit with
his friend, Ernest Knapp.
Bernadine Knapp is visiting this
week with friends In Rock Island
and Moline.
Earl Wood spent Tuesday at .he
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
CURTAINS

Lace Curtains, in odd pairs, one and two
pairs of a kind You've paid as much as
{ 90 for these. but we have priced them for
Saturday selling at 1.S5
Lace Curtains, of very fine quality, they
are really 1000 curtains; but on SATURDAY
as there are just one and two pairs OF
kind, your choice at 800
Window Shades. You had better fit all
your windows right now for these odd
shades, in every color, are way down
low in price at 75c
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05

of her grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs
Otto johnson.
Ida Loding of Moline is visiting
this week with her friend. Vera
Eamor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Bids for 125 tons of inch lump
coal will be received to and includ-
ing Aug. 18th. We reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
ROCK ISLAND AERIE
EAGLES, NO. 956
advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
Many children innocently cheated
out of the very food they need daily

that health the valuable asset OF
maturity the Construction period"
A robust healthy usually develop a
na1rutiton will invariably hamper
normal growth child reaches maturity he or she
is no1rished and liable disease.
Many children today nnocen of the
either through lack of knowledge
provide those foods which strengthen and
no,rish the growing child.
1t duty parents think for the child in these
matter
the food made of whole wheat flour
barley the
nutritious provides the elements necessary
and is balanced food.
Quite its value, Its deAcors
attractive with fresh fruits or
preserves
leading notes
the United States VVhere you
can't find Grape-Nuts-you won't find people.
Grape -Nuts-the Body Builder
There's a Reason"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05

Practice limited to treatment Of eye
ear. nose and throat diseases. strengthens
cross-eyes and removes sdenoids al ono
visit, no chloroform or ether Treats par
tiaI deafness, impaired hearing head
noises DISEASED tousils diseased turbinateo
bones polypus tumors and catarrh OF the
nose head. throat and ears He says
catarrh has 10 be treated as eonsttu-
tional condition Treats wesR. diseased
ewes formulated lids, ulcers. innamma-
S;on GIaucoua iritis. catarscts. ialhns
sisht and partial blindness Many OF tne
hove cases can be treated ny his nom
surgical method. Eyes tested for glasses
free. children's eyes should be straign.-
aoed and adenoids removed in the summer
- mr. Coffee has had IS years expert
ence treats about so nat,e-.s Jay. wiz
tell YOU the truth and give new pauen's
ane Treatment free If he thinks he can
- them He is in his Davenport onces.
200 west First street, SATURDAY. MONDAY
nd Tuesday and he is in his Peoria Of
eces ace South jefferson street every
Thursday and Friday .-(Advertsemeno-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
HOSIERY

Women's Fine Mercerized Hose, ribbed
and hem top, double sole and high spliced
heel come in regular and outsizes. Col
ors are black, white and brown Special
for Saturday, pairs for i 90
Women's 'Burson" BaIbriggan Hose, knit
to fit without a seam, shaped foot and
fashioned leg. Special for Saturday, a
pair 39c
Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose, Isle top
and Isle foot. Extra fine grade OF SILK,
colors black and white. Special for Sat
urday, pair L 90
Children's Socks, white, with fancy col
ored TOD in light and dark colors, all sizes
Special for Saturday pairs for LOO
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-05
NEEDY HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES

Polish Floor Nop in large shape with metal center
md handle regular value priced below factory
cost ouick while 100 last only eOSc
aFrst Choice Furniture Polish highly ior
quart bottle seIlhg DIT
I for quick only 2Sc
Clothes Line high grade cotton 80 feet long pced es
one-haf for Saturday 2c Limit OF to customer
Rutcher Knives of good quality Steel seihs at ooc "
quantity at price Loo
Shelf Paner plain white lace edges Saturday
bolt Sc
4p, Cb- Electric Fans inch size just to sell at
1853
Mason Fru lar Covers porcelain Innings special for
Saturday, dozen 27c
Sneons grade aluminium which are useo loi o3
and rnixing are priced far below factory cost
Fasting Spoons, while they last only Zoe
Heavy Handled Blasting Spoons. priced very low at z1c
Small Mixing Spoons, special 15c
Large Mixing Spoons, special for Saturday 19c