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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19

OF political ambitions, propaganda Tor promot-
ing associations, and anything else that does
not get across. It is noteworthy that these
complaints seem to come from people who have
lost, or are losing. whatever fight they happen
to be concerned in. To blame failure on the
newspapers is the howl of poor loser. These
same people would be loudest in praise if
publishers corrupted their columns by helping
them promote their cherished projects
Editors print what the people generally
say and think. A contrary course would be
fatal to their editorial existence charge TO
which newspap ers will plead guilty is that they
are absolutely neutral and fair on every matter
and refuse to take sides in their news columns
on any proposition controversy. worthy or
unworthy In their editorial columns definite
opinions are expressed, controlled always by
sincere endeaVor to promote the public good
and, IN any newspaper worthy of the name as
fearless as they are decisive. In the partic-
ular case cited this official might better pro-
mote his cause by constructive effort than by
tearing his hair because newspapers record
news that seems to indicate that the fanatical
aspect of prohibition is daily losing ground
and express opinions that are reflections of
the public state of mind"
The duty of the newspaper is to chronicle
the doings and sayings of all faiths and all
shades of opinion. When the press ceases to
be broad it ceases to be praiseworthy IL it is
to justify its almost unlimited privileges the
press must serve god OF its very own. 1t can
still do this and serve the God of all And be
it said to its everlasting credit it is in broad
and practical way, doing that very thing
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
Hoping the Calamity VIII Be
AVerted.

II the country suffers the calamity of a
suspension OF transportation facilities if the
great brotherhoods put into effect the call Of
a strike of engine men, trainmen and other
railroad employees measure against further
reduction in pay, the> people who are to be the
chief sufferers, will not be slow in placing the
blame. According to their Judgment will con-
domination be visited upon the responsible
heads.
Had the II per cent cut in wages put into
effect last July, been translated into a CORE.
spending reduction in freight and passenger
carrying rates, it is probable that there wouJd
have been no industrial disturbance. such as is
now so direly threatened. With the consumer
and the trader getting the benefit of the sinh
traction, the men who run the locomotives and
trains, and serve in other capac cities in the on
Grafton OF the railroads of the country coul5
not consistently have demurred seriouslv-ce-
talniy not TO the extent OF laying down their
jobs.
one may go even further with the situation
and say that had the reduction in freight bean
put into effect, and the people realized the
benefit through the shrinkage in the cost os
living, and times had more nearly apnroacbad
normally, the railroads might have come a1or,
with plea for further slice in the wage COL
umn, and the men. having readiusted +ba;,
living expenses TO the lowering cost of the
same, might have seen the reason in smaller
sized pay envelopes
But the railroads have not come thrnDeb
on the contrary they seek a still further re-
duction OF 10 per cent TO their employees. to
enable them, as they put it to lower the rates,
but they do not say how much. If they are
allowed to add what they now seek TO the wage
cut already made; they will have the benefit OF
a % per cent slide in the payroll without
definite assurance that the public will get any
substantial benefit
If working together. at the call Of President
Harding. the interstate commission and the
trades labor bureau. at Washington. may find |
an adjustment both of the wage and freight |
and passenger scale, that win be acceptable to |
the brotherhoods, all will be well
The president is doing his utmost for bring
ing about such a result Praise is due him for |
so acting; the credit will be his il what ,s |
sought is accomplished
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
Putting Blame on the Press.

One of the popular weaknesses of the Amer
lean people is to blame the newspapers for the
failure to put across every proposition which
comes before the public. If an undertaking
succeeds some individual tries to take all the
credit to himself The newspaper profession
and it is profession of the most exacting and
technical kinds one which seems TO fail to
inspire public confidence. a lawyer commands
respect for his professional skill, likewise a
physician or a clergyman. But there is scarce
ly human being who does not believe he or
she could run a newspaper much better than
the man in charge, even though he has given
his life in the most abiect devotional way to
mastering the technique Along this line Of
thought the Fourth Estate, a purely profess
sionai publication, has made some sensible
observations, and they are reprinted because
they are so accurate the general public sbonJd
have the benefit of them:
An important Official OF the Anti-Ssloon
league IS going about New York state assaili,g
the newspapers. charging them with being in
conspiracy to dfscredit prohibition in tho
larger cities 1t seems to be the mode inst
now to blame the newspapers for the failure
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
Corn as uneI.

1t is reported that in Nebraska and Kansas
some of the farmers are using corn for fuel
The reason is clear enough. bushel of corn
conld not buy a bushel of coal, and the corn
makes good fuel That food should be thus
consumed must strike all as a grave condition
OF affairs in this country. Due to the long
freight haul to the market and the high rail-
road rate, the price of the grain, low enough as
Ylt Is, is now so low in the states mentioned that
1t VIII not compare with the price of a bushel
or coal Hence the farmer, instead of driving
to coal yard and getting a load of fuel, fills
up his bin with good, sound corn This is what
the war freight rate is doing for the farmers
or that section.- The freight rates are not alto
gether to blame, however for the high prices
of coal, as all know
But this is not the first time that corn has
been used for fuel Back in 1895, when a
similar price condition, and even worse, pre-
vailed. this same use of corn was resorted to
Early in the history of this county, when prices
were near the zero point, corn was thus en-
ployed. The question of transportation there
fore is one Of very large and serious conse-
quence to the agriculturists of the land. and is
one the solution of which should be facilitated
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
HEALTH TALKS
y William Brady, NJ.
Noted Physician and Author.

ment between doctor and dentist 1
mean as to the decision Wnether 10
| extract. Often it is just the otner
way-the doctor ruthleSsly orders
! LOT of more or less useful teeth sac
| ri6ced without comforting with the
dentist. and the dentist takes about
| nine-tenths of the patients ready
cash without a by-your-leaVe to the
| doctor
4 BIeached Blondes Mother.
Three years ago my mother decid-
ed that | should be blonde. So,
as l rather liked the idea myself,
| I soon joined the peroxide brigade.
My hair isn't so very bleached-lt
is a nice color, a golden brown, but
YOU can't imagine how l hate it.
| Can | use something to restore its
natural color &C. T. B.
Answer Patience only. You will
have to wait till the HAIR grows out
again.
That Mysterious Friend.
A friend asserts positively that a
copper wire worn about the wrist
and opposite ankle is a sure cure
for rheumatism, no matter which
wrist or ankle, SO long as they are
opposite. Is there anything in this
cure "A. c. P.
Answer-A friend is a practical
joker sometimes. There are prob
ably more such sure cures" for
rheumatism" than there are dis
eases masQuerading under the
meaningless term of rheumatism.
Cold Bait, at Bedtime.
Should a person take a cold bath
before going to bed? Should the
room be comparatively warm or
cool? How long should the party
stay in the bath tub?-F. c. B.
Answer. Not as rule-at
self at bed time. 2. Comparatively
cool. 1 don't care for bath tubs at
all.
Paraffin Versus Surgery.
You informed a querist that in
iections of paraffin under the skin
in the treatment of rupture is a
dangerous procedure, and seldom
produces the desired cure Does
that apply to facial operations as
wellHM. NJ. M
Answer-If you mean operations
to correct cosmetic faults, no. If
you mean injecting paraffin to fill
out holloIs or defects about the
face, that is even more dangerous
and unsatisfactory.
Biting the Nails.
Ny daughter, aged Is, is always
biting her f1ngernails. Please tell |
me how 1 can stop this.-Mrs. E. |
T. A
Answer-The nails should be |
carefully manicured three days
each week by a skilled manicurist, |
for a period of about d month. The |
purpose is psychological, and the |
result is to overcome the habit in |
many cases.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
The Joys of KarelIing.

Today redoeT OCCUPIES lnS pul-
pit;
Your recent article on sick head
aches (migrainel and their battling
causes leads me to bear testimony
To relief | have found. For many
wears l have been a sufferer from
| sick headaches or migraine seizure
and have tried all the well known
rem edies without success.
Having an inherited tendency to-
ward overweight, and very strong
nersonal dislike for it, / decided
to try the Karell regimen for re-
ducing, as laid down by you, and 1
wish to share my satisfaction and
delight with all others afflicted as
was.
five detested pounds, and now that
l am nearing normal weight the re-
duction is less rapid-about two
pounds a week / karell every
other day, and enjoy it For those
who hesitate through fear of per-
sonal discomfort or the dread of
hunger pangs, let me say the fire.
Quency of the karelI meals" pre-
vents all diScomforts of that sort.
am steadily feeling better, and
on my Karell days have more pep
and capacity for pleasure and work
than have known for many years.
Long walks and strenuous eXer-
cises are impossible for ME on &C
count of bad vein conditions in my
legs, but thanks to this method
can keen fit without the two
miles of oxygen" which you have
so earnestly urged. And, let me
add, since I've been karelling I
have had no headaches.
To have accomplished two such
splendid results in two short
months impels me to recommend
this sensible procedure to the con-
sideration of all who are afflicted
with sick headaches and over
weight.
Sincerely yours,
MRS. W. W. F.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19

@. When did the first Christian
missionaries appear in China?
H. E. J.
A. HISTORIAN Christian mission
aries were received by the Emperor
Tai-tsung in 631. He listened TO
an exposition of their creed and
ordered the Christian scriptures
translated into Chinese for his pc
rusal. In 638 he announced that he
found the new religion satisfactory
and that it might be preached with
in the empire.
G. Should house plants be put
on radiators or over registers on
cold nights? 7. E NJ.
A. Plants should be moved away
from windows and out of drafts
but should never be placed on radi-
ators or registers.
Q. What ingredients are there in
gumdrops? A. NJ A.
A. Gumdrops are made of graun-
lated sugar, water, gum arabic. fla
voring and coloring.
@. What are enemy aliens?
X. A =.
A. The war department says that
enemy aliens are natives of for
eign countries with which we have
severed diplomatic relations, who
are living in the United States.
@. How long would it lake to
send a message around the world
and where would it be reIayed?
]. E. M
A. The Radio inspector says if
everyone were ION the Job" and
ready to take the message sent
around the world, it would take
approximately five minutes. The
message could be sent as follows:
from Annapolis, Maryland, to San
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
The Daily Short Story

! piquant and bohemian with nv hair
bobbed? And Ted hates bobbed
| hair Oh. could anything get
him really mad, and keep him mad
Inspiration"
"Oh. mamma, Where's my comb?
And oh, yes. the scissors, too? And,
mamma, you wouldn't mind getting
me the hand mirror, would youI
Thank you"
Mrs. Doran a worried-looking
little woman, fidgeted nervously
about her eVer-temperamenta
daughter until the latter unmis-
takably excused her.
Il hope you're not going TO do
anything rash, Mary" murmured
the nervous little mother rather
alphabetically.
"Oh, for heavens sake. do go
away, or l certainly will ejacu-
lated Mary GROSSLY. Cant l have
a minutes pGace?"
Her mo.her vanished. And now
Mary's vexation soon faded. as she
regarded her unusually pretty face
in the mirror She sat down in a
big chair before the dresser-for
really. her talk with Ted had great
iy wearied her-and studied her
self. Her best features were her
eyes and, mouth, which dropped
rather temptingly; not enough Ito
produce what Mary called that
horn-pout expression" yet enough
to attract attention.
Mary yawned. Really, she was
SO tired
She pondered deeply a moment.
Then, her decision made, she rails
ed the scissors gingerly and trust
ed to luck-the ffapper's god,
Several hours later a rather diff
IeFent Mary tripped down the stairs
"a girl with short. stiff. uneven
mar resembling nothing so much
as d luturlst puzzle. Mary's eyes
were suspiciously red. She held
her mead defantly as she swept by
,eI norriheo father and her nearly
nystericaI mother, to the front
pr on- mere, screened from the
street hgnt by ivy vines-for eve
lung Had come-she sat down in |
Tue Hioucester hammock and tried |
desperately 10 convince herself her
appearance had been definitely i'm
proved At least, that sbamnoo
would work wonders. 'o
me stars glfttered drearnfIy. tho
toWn was quiet. What's more MAJ
relt lonely. Somehow the thoTaht
mat Ted was undoubtedly nonderN
ng and grieving over her dis5si,
seemed almost TO ease that fnnnn
feeling in her heart.
she smiled in self-satisfact;o.
ot course she would take the no.
boy back-after he had sufTicientII
suffered and repented his stuniditT
IN her mind she had the remn;or
almost staged, when
You darling," Ted's yoice so,,s
ID. 1t was dreamy. soft. The porch
wing next door. at Cynthia's house
leased Squeezing. There came n
'lgnihcart pause. a gurgle of de-
light Then, silence-siIence-
Mary gasped and CROPPED feeblv
or the door. That funny feeling IN
Ter heart was almost intolerabJa
III her sensations seemed TO grow
-aguer-stranger. She fell.
Mrs. Doran, hurrying into Ma-v,s
Dom. discovered her daughter in
| tumbled heap on the floor in front
II the easy-chair from which she
lad just slid.
Didn't hurt yourself. dear. did
'ou? inquired Mrs. Doran- ara ,
I've called you before, only Won ! f;
ere sleeping SO peacefully. How {
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
NARY'S AWAKENING.
By Isabelle England,
Copyright, 1921. by Wheeler Syn
dictate. Incl

I Copyright, 1921. by Wheeler Syn.
dictate, Incl
Mary, darling" murmured Ted
Love me lots? Hum-m-m? Why
what's the trouble now-what the
DEUCE" For his fiancee's ex.
! preston had become anything but
! fiattering. she looked, indeed, de.
cidedly bored.
You're sweet boy" vawnej
Mary, but really, you're horribly
/ tiTesome. One can be so sure OF
/ you. Oh, Ted, | do wish YOU
weren't so faithful and adoring and
-well-unthrilling. Now. if you'll
only make love to Cynthia. next
door, or something Ike that, l wan;
excitement and freedom. l want to
/ be kidnapped by big bad man with
rough hands, and be pulled by tn
haiI and kissed brutally, until
| Oh-h-h-h-i"
! With an ecStatic sigh she drapal
herself around a pink cushion, for
she was too moved for speech.
Ted regarded her open-mouth-
ed, with a half-dazed, incredulous
expression. Then his face harden
ed
I'm sorry" he retorted, sheer
insly, no longer the meek and per-
feet lover, but very angry how.
Sorry 1 had the great misfortune
to be sborn respectable. Sorry I'm
not a ruffian. Drag you by the hair,
fective."
Mary smiled, maddeningly.
VI course you can't comprehend
my feelings. Your life is so shall
low, so petty. Your highest ambj-
ton is to marry me. Ye godsI
what have / done to deserve such
q fate? When a girl gets engaged.
she wants and expects to lose her
appetite and sleep, as well as her
heart and common sense. She
wants to weep wildly and have
moods and headaches Won.
you haven't even made me cry
once. yet! And last night 1 fell
asleep before 9 o'clock. Us dis
graceful. II you were half a man.
you'd abuse me, once in a while. or
DO something to make life interest
ing"
Mary" Startled. but once more
adorlng, ne knew not what to say.
Anyhow, don't stand there gag
ing at me with that adoring. calf
like expression, she scoIded.
Cant You get mad and stay mad
q minute? You're dull enough. |
anyhow without that moon-sick
look"
Ted was all at sea. His dignity
had been completely swept away.
He appeared grieved and meek. and
little uncomprehending, entirely
'Mary-Mary. l can't understand |
can't see what the deuce is the !
natter. Didn't you like the yiolets 1
brought your? And he gave an |
injured glance at the discarded Of |
tering.
Mistress Mary. quite contrary.
shrugged disdainfuIly.
Not so bad" she answered. 'but |
I would have been much more int
eresting if you'd given them to
'ome other girl. It's hopelessly IN
'atisfying to be first fiddle all the
ime. Men are such stupid things,
Please run home and don't bother
he any longer"
Mary laughed gayly as Ted's de-
ected back passed from view at
he bend of the road.
What an utter borei" she sigh \
d Il wonder IL I'd look more ,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19

A rabbit fought and whipped a hound in
North Carolina the other day. The rabbit had
been grazing around a moonshine still. This
is OF great scientific interest to frequehteEs of
back rooms and cellars, where they sell you
whisk broom with every drink to brush your
self of with when you get back on your feet
It confirms the minstrel gag that zone drink
of white mule will make a rabbit spit in a
bulldogs face.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Mental DySnanSia

have nervous indigestion. Should
l have the old stumps of teeth ex-
tracted *. c. C.
Answer-The title you give your
trouble is a misnOmer. Rather call
it mental dyspepsia, for it really
signifies nothing but inability to
comprehend that there is something
definitely the matter. We doctors
speak of indigestion" when we are
at sea as to the actual diagnosis,
and we call it nervous" when we
and the patient are worrying about
it. Your doctor and dentist should
consult together about what is left
of your teeth, and decide how many,
If any, stumps should be pulled
There should be a $3.50 arrange
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19

on earth did you happen to fall out
OF that chair? Bad dreams %
Mary picked herself up and anx-
lousy felt of her hair. As her fin
gers encountered the loose coils
she sighed with relief.
Did Ted call up while | was
asleep" she asked. Yes? And
mes coming over this evenins?. Oh,
Joy ana thrillsi Is my orsandie
ironed?"
why. bless my soul," exclaimed
mrs Doran. What can have got
into the girl?" e''
But Mary didn't answer az she
slipped gayly down the stairs For
after all. dreams have HttIe effsct
on youth, SAW
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19

Diego. California, then to San Fran
cisco, to Honolulu, to Japan or tho
Philippine Islands, 10 Australia, 10
France or England, and across to
Annapolis.
Q. What is the food value Of
mushrooms? T. K. NJ
A When fresh, mushrooms
have the following composition:
water ISL; protein, 50, tat, o.;
nitrogen-free extract. 6: crude Il
Der, 0.8; ash, IL. Mushrooms have
about the same protein content as
potatoes, but contain less carbo-
hydrates and the nitrogen present IS
largely in the form of non-albumen-
ODDS, which have little food value.
Q. Who founded the French
Academy? 4. n.
A. The French Academy, which
is the highest of the five academ-
les which constitute the French IN
stitute, was founded by Cardinal
Richelieu in 1885. It was reOrgan-
lied in 1916. The other academies
are the Academy of inscriptions
and Bellies Letters; Academy Of
Sciences; Academy Of Fine Arts
and the Academy OF Moral and Po-
htical Science.
@. Is it true that ex-soldiers are
allowed to pass civil service exam
nations with a lower mark thah
any one else? G. B.
A. BY special act of congress
ex-service men are given preference
in civil service examinations.
person taking a civil service exam
ination must make 10 per cent, an
ex-service man must make 90 Per
cent or over.
@. What is the disease called the
pip? J.K.
A Pip is a condition Of the
tongue caused by some such all
ment as a cold, y hich Compels
bird TO breathe through the mouth
The continual passing of air over
the tongue causes it 10 become DRY
hard and scaIy, especially about NE
tip.
Q. What is chromium? NJ. 4 u.
A. The bureau OF mines says
that chromium is a metal which Is
in this country in Henderson
county, n. c., and in the Wichita
in Oklahoma
A. Shadow boxing is boxiHs
without an opponent
@. What kind of gas is largh-
ng gas? When were snaesthetics
discovered? II. 7.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19

Charles Reiser. known as the king of safe
blowers, told that he would be paralyzed for
life as a result of a bullet wound, killed him.
self in Z Chicago hospital with a revolver hi
had induced his wife to bring to him. ReisLr
is the father of two fine daughters. The fam
lily home was in one of the fine Chicago resi-
dental sections. Reiser had amassed a COM
Portable fortune. But, realizing that he would
be a burden to his loved ones and himself the
remainder of his days, he chose death Reser
was a cold criminal, but nobody ever accused
him of cowardice for, after all. it takes nerve
for to take ones life, when one is in ones
right senses, as Reiser was
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-19

( II you wish to get impressive view Of
the seasonal changes take a stroll into the
woods one of these fine mornings. The trees
that last June you saw blossomng into their
summers dress of green have turned to va
rleus hues, and are dropping their plumage,
leaving the limbs bare and dead, to remain so
through the winter months. It's all a thrilling
picture, one that will get into your system and
cause you to ponder the mystery of life. And
besides the walk in the open will do you good.