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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

SANDY BURNS was enjoying day at the
contry club and happened to be sitting opposite
a sweet young thing with bobbed hair; short
skirts, n everything. Every little while the
girl would pull her skirts down over her knees.
and Sandy, noticing this said: Its all right.
me lass, me only weakness is whuskey"
STEP on the accelerator, Watson, this slow
speed is dangerous
JAY WEB LINN, commenting in the Hearst
amlner on the lack of college and university
facilities for accommodating the great numher
or young men and young women who yearly
apply for admittance, seems to lament the ia II
that the colleges cannot take them all in and
not the fact that there are not enough colleges
He says, The discovery of any system that
will automatically select the really promising
candidates for training, and exclude the rest
will be of great service to the educationai
world" 1 say. The discovery of any system
ihat VIII provide for the building of more COL
leges and universities will be of still greater
service TO the educational world and TO ali
humanity"
JANET BESS MCCOY.
She sat across the aisle from me last night
On Watch Tower car as was going home
She was the sweetest thing you ever saw,
One OF the kind with ways and styles her own
Her dimpled cheeks remind me of peacb
Her lips were like two cherries ripe and red
looked at her across the aisle and smiled,
She only shook her Saucy little head
Two dimpled knees peeked out beneath her
dress,
Her hair was bobbed, she sure was cute saw
For who could not love Janet Bess MEOW
She'll be just four years cid next Saturday
A R. NJ
GONADS, we are told. are liable to drive ona
into life OF crime-that is, If the gonads
misbehave
How does one anger gonad? Since Conan
Doyle messed up heaven We don't want to go
mere E. E. MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

70 each individual. 80 sltanuon HlA u
7O4 and at $50. The letter S is
most frequently used as an initial
letter.
Q. What should be used to paint
"a compass case so that the spirits
won't be interfered with? J F. G.
a. Paints used in cOmpasses
filled with grain alcohol are made
of the whites of eggs mixed with
such a pigment as white lead.
Care must be taken in mixing the
paint to avoid frothing Of the egg
whites. The paint is applied TO
clean surface and cooked. A salts
factory method is to immerse the
compass bowl in boiling water unit!
the paint has set, care being taken
to keep the inside of the bowl dry
Q. What is meant by auto-da-
fe. n. T. W.
A. This is the name of the cere-
mony that accompanied the pro-
nouncement of judgment by the IN
QUESTION; and was. followed ty
execution. Hence, auto-da-te came
to mean the burning of a hereto
@. When was the power loom IN
vented? E. B. J.
A. 1t was invented in 1884 by
the Rev. E. Cartwright
Q. What was the Webster-Ash-
burton treaty? y. E
A This treaty between the Unit
ed States and Great Britain was
negotiated in 1912. By it the from
tier line between the state OF Maine
and Canada was definitely fixed
provisions were made for putting
an end to the African slave trade
and an agreement was made for the
mutual extradition, of suspected
criminals.
Q. If a man decides to move as
home from one place to another
does his wife have TO agree 10 60
with him? S. S k
A The husband has the right 10
determine the place of dOmicile-and
if he changes the same the VIE
must go with him, although n TINS
country the husband is obliged u
show a reasonable cause for re
moving, to another abode in ordel
to obhgate the wife to follow him
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

= Physician now tells us that we have gonads
that are wont to misbehave You ought to
thank your stars that you won't be here few
thousand years hence. Just think of what folks
will have then. Gonads will long since have
passed out of fashion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23
Chr TnmhHtnttp
| LIKE CHARrTY-AND IT'S GRANITE
PR0TOTYPES-IT COVERS A
MULTITUDE or SINS.
WHAT no! for life on the Watch Tower

WHAT hol for a life on the Watch Tower
wave etc. etc. ad infinitum.
I-a-deez an gen-tui-men! We take gre-a-a-t
pleasure in Introducing to you this evenin' al
exalted member OF that WORRIED famous clan
known as -'Vox Contribuh'. he mas never
heard laceez an gen tul- men, of Loves Labor
7 ost" am we hope he never will. In another
moment Ia-deez an gen-tul-men, you may
feast your eyes an feed your souls upon the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23
now DO THEY GET THAT WAY?

Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How short your dresses grow,
Your dimpled knees
l thought you'd freeze
Last winter in the snow.
Mary. Mary, quite contrary.
With ways and words so terse,
You're on the go,
Your speeds not slow,
It's never in reverse.
Mary, Mary, with ways contrary,
To me one thought occurs,
Warm days are here,
So you, my dear,
May now get out your furs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23
ASHES OF LOVE.

For long time, dear heart,
After we were apart,
In the ashes of love
There still smouldered a spark.
Now the ashes are cold,
You're a flapper, I'm told,
Light a Camel, by Jove!
Well go out for a lark.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23
q LET ME- TRY.

lIrlOIeI.J
III try to write this column true
In fact I'll do my very best;
/ hope it will appeal-to you.
I'll try to write this column true
Let other "sculpers" also do
A column that will stand the test
III try to write this column true,
In fact I'll do my very best.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

S The circuit court at Jackson, Miss, recessed
two hours the other day to permit Jurors and
court officials to attend prayer meeting. That's
quite an improvement over the barroom ses-
sions of other years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

WHILE on the subject of 1appers 1 might
add that Deacon Berry who, by the way, has
missed more good times in his life than any
other two men, says: The modern young WON
ans waist line constitutes a very dangerous
curve"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

WATSON, / have duty to perform An
editorial friend is in need of contr1butorlaI
assistance to bring to state of complete sue
cess venture which he has very boldly under
taken l could not find it in my heart Volun-
tarily to contribute an. iota to his unhappiness
in this venture which may have as ren1em-
brances such things bugs, ants, chiggers,
and 'sleepless nights; and, last but not least
the loss Of Mother Natures reputation for hos
pitaIity, which has been of long. standing with
said editorial friend.
AS l said, Watson, ! must do my duty.
If it will make his head rest more comfort
ably on a camp couch, make the wind sigh less
mournfully through the trees at night, make
the dismal wall of the owl seem less curdling;
apply ointment to his chigger bites, or make
the taste of little red ants seem less sour; then
indeed will feel as though my duty has been
well performed.
TO begin, Watson, you must understand that
the writing of comic stuff is serious business,
so we must not attempt it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

Laws are now proposed to prohibit human
gland operations. The monkeys are not all in
cages.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23
FRIDAY, JUNE p, 1922.

A resident of neighboring city claims he
has Ole Bulls famous violin. Some bull
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23
DID YOU EyER7

Did you ever, in the morning,
When Big Ben begins to ring,
Get cross and sore and peevish
And start, to cuss the thing?
What's that? You say you never did!
Well. then throw out your chest;
The man who never does such things
Is different from the rest
Did you ever. at your breakfast,
As you read the morning news,
Condemn the umpire's verdict,
And thus express your views?
Tell wife how we lost the game,
How the umpire you detest?
- The man who never does such things
is different from the rest
Did you ever in the evening,
AS you homeward wend your way,
And your little one comes running
To meet you, from his play,
Did you ever feel that heart thrill
That surges through your breast?
The man who never feels that thrill
Is different from the rest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-23

THE word "fapper" has been devised
meaning, we are told, a SQUAD, whose wings
will not give it full support-and has gained
popular currency. We agree on the definition
for some cases, but on the other hand we say,
perish the thought, for some who pass flap
pers today passed as experienced matrons years
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-16
When A Girl
 Marries
By ANNE LESLIE m Copyright. 1920. King Features syns
 dicate. Inc.

I'm in Tom Mason's studio" re- piled cannily. .T don't know wheth- CT or not you can do anything for us."
 .Oh = that US tells the story laughed Carl amazingly
 Then you know why I'm calling you," I relied incredulously at the ease with which things were moving. Where's Daisy? I said we didn't have to worry. Was right? Do you know anything about herr"
 'Everything." replied Carl drily. ssYou might tell Mason that. And if you want to see me, you have only to say so.''
 "rd like to know about Daisy''-I began interrupting myself 10 get something Tom was saying. Then I added: Tom wantts to know. too. He says he wants a. little assurance right now, that all's we'll with her and then he'd like us both to come right up to dinner and tell him and Mrs. Hill all about it-''
 "I'll not dine with Mason" replied Carl in tone which again left me gaspfng and at sea- And I'm not free this evening. You caught me on my way out, but if you want me to come up to your place tomor- row after dinner. and care to have him there. I'll give you both all the tidings I'm free to convey. Only there's nothing to worry about. So much I'll tell you now. Daisy's- right enough"
 Then I won't worry. Come at or so, will your" I added.
 'I'll be there. And thanks for knowing I'd hedp about Daisy" con- cluded Carl almost shyiy.
 I'm glad it's all right" said, barely managing to conceal my gasp ing state.
 I repeated what Carl had said, word for word, according Q my memory of it. At the end Tom looked up with a gleam of relief in hts eyes. "If she turned to him. it's all right no matter what she told him." he said. becoming cryptic in turn. ''I 1 like his refusing to dine with me- You're a funny one in case it meant something answered Tom gravely. will you have dinner with l Mrs. Et11 and me. Amer" | ''No.' I said quietly. "Im tired. I'll let you put me in g, taxi and I'll dash home for a bite.'' l Reluctantly, but with respect for my wishes, Tom agreed. But when, 1 at the end of a. quick trip. I let my l self into the house. I was confronted by strange little figure striding up and down the reception hall It was Dad Lee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15

Seward. Satanta; Miss Fern Tango
mann, Newton; Mrs. H S. Taylor,
Abilene; Miss Sara Van Antwerp,
Scott City; Miss Julia Walthour, New
ton, and Miss Bonita Ferguson, To-
peka.
r. w. Elliott, superintendent of city
school buildings, conferred with V. r.
Parkhurst of Topeka and Kansas uni
xersity engineering school authorities,
Thursday and Friday, concerning the
settling of the northwest corner of
the Potwin school building. Mr. Park
hurst will put down test holes at that
corner of the building to ascertain the
for repair work on the building will
be made at the next meeting of the
board of education.
More than 900 persons will attend
the annual Baptist conference at OF
tawa, August 1 10 10, according TO the
Rev. e. f. Mathews or the, First Bap-
list church, WHO is chairman of the
program committee. Mrs J. N. At
kinson OF Topeka will have charge of
the girls camp. The pageant 7.The
Light of the World which was pre-
sented in Kansas City last month at
the International Sunday school con-
vention. will be given on the CLOSING
night of the Ottawa conference.
The first step in the formation of
a Women's Red Cross life saving CORPS
here was taken this mono when ten
Topeka girls, who have passed the
Red Cross life saving test, met at the
Y. w. C A. to elect officers. After
the election a petition was sent to
the American Red Cross life saving
headquarters for an authorized life
saving corps. Officers who were
elected this noon are: Miss Renna
RosenthaIl, president; Mrs. Margaret
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15

Lovewell, vice president; Miss Helen
Thomas, secretary: DR.. r. ]. Miller,
medical officer; Miss Dorothy Beverly,
captain; Miss Margaret Ripley, Miss
Annette Nicoll and Miss Grace FL
more, mates, and Miss Mary Kramer.
instructor Glasses in life saving are
held at Gage park every Tuesday and
Friday evening, and at the Y. w. c. A.
every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
A prince of Africa, born heir to a
large heather fortune is in Topeka
today and will remain here for two
weeks Prince Asanabala CandeIee
was brought to this country fourteen
years ago by American missionaries
and has attended several of the lead
ing colleges of the South. He is en-
route to Los Angeles, Cal, where he
will attend the national Baptist con-
yention this fall. Immediately after
the convention he will sail for Cape
Town, South Africa, to preach the
American christian doctrine The
prince will tell of the missionary work
in Africa at several of the Topeka
churches during his stay here. He
will speak at the St. Johns A NJ. E.
church Sunday morning and in the
Shiloh Baptist church Sunday evening.
He will stay at the home of the Rev.
Bird ]. Ross. T07 East Tenth street,
while he is in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15
SCHOOLS DO IT
Farmers Leave Country to Give
Children Better Chance.
Need for Better Country Equip
ment Stressed by Dean.

Manhattan, Kan, July 15.-A re-
cent survey on why farmers leave the
farm, shows that 80 per cent of them
gave as a major reason, the city Of
fers better opportunity to educate
their children.
This assertion was made today by
Dean f. L. Holton, of the summer
school at the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college, in an address at the
summer school conference of students
rural and small town superintendents
and rural leaders. The conference
was CONCLUDED at noon today after a
two days session at the college here
It followed similar conference ear
lier in the week at the Hays State
Normal school.
One of the fundamental principles
OF American democratic government
is all the children of all the people
shall have an equal educational op-.
portunity to make the most out, of
their God-given abilitiess's said, Dean
Holton. str.T >
The farm boys and girls of Kansas
do not have an educational opportun-
ity equal to that given to the city boys
and girls. This Is driving the farmers
and farm women to the cities.
"A recent study on why farmers
leave the farm shows that 90 per cent
OF them gave as major reason. the
city offers a better opportunity to
educate their children. No nation can
stand permanently that which drains
its best blood from the soil.
THE consolidation of all the one
room schools into community schools
is the solution of the highest educa-
tional problem in Kansas. The cur
rlcula for these community schools
should be built up out OF the social
and economic needs of the community
and state.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15

lets of the Imperial Theatres IL
Moscow and Petrograd, teaches
dancing, carriage and fencing
physical culture is taught by nc
less an authority than a former
middleweight champion, Kid Nc
Coy.
There are eight other classes
The one in costume theory is CON
Quoted by Paul Tribe, formerly de-
signer for Poiret, who designes the
costumes in Cecil B. DeAiille's
Paramount productions. There is
one in architecture and interior
decoration conducted by Max Par
ker and another in cinematography
lighting by Alvin Wykoff.
George Fitzmaurice is in charge
of the teaching on screen acting,
and Cecil B. DeMiIle imparts his
theories oH the art of direction of
large productions.
Those masters of makeup, George
Fawcett and Theodore Roberts, dis
cuss this phase of their art and
demonstrate its technique.
Just how laughs are worked into
screen productions is explained by
James Cruze, instructor in photo
comedy when the school is in ses-
sion and director of Paramount
productions at other times.
Mr.. LasIey Explains Rules
Mr.. Lasky describes the emphasis
placed in recent news dispatches
on the strict rules of the stock com
'pany.
1.-THE rules were first suggested
by the players. he states. "and
their enforcement is TO be aided by
them. In fact, there is players
board of control for this purpose
which is made up of Conrad Nagel,
Lois Wilson, Thomas Meighan, Syl-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15

Cain, George Fawcett and william
Boyd.
Directors and stars and all other
members of the company are re-
quired TO attend a certain number
of classes. The directors who are
acting as instructors are: Cecil
B., DeMilIe, in general charge of
the stock company; William De-
Mile, George Melford, Penrhyn
Stanlaws, George Fitzmaurice and
James Cruze. Other directors who
counsel are: Irwin WIllat, John S.
Robertson, Sam Wood, Joseph
Henabery, Alfred E. Green, Philip
e. Rosen and Paul Powell.
The technical phases of the in
struction are divided into two broad
branches, physical training and
stage training. There is also a de-
partment of creative effort SUBJ
divided for study of the following:
Photodramatic analysis, photodra-
ma-theory and practice, photo-com-
edy, scenario and motion picture
history. Under the heading of ex-
pressional branches there are
classes in physical expression, life
study and pantomime.
- Director Are Teachers
The instructors are the most ia
nous men in their lines. William
DeNille, well known as a dramatist
before he entered pictures, lee
lures on the theory and practice
of photodrama; Penrhyn Stanlaws,
famous artist before he ever be-
came a motion picture director,
discusses pictorial values; George
Melford, one of the oldest directors
in the business, tells of the history
Of pictures; Theodore Kosloff, who
spent a number of years in the bal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15
MILK AT 5 CENTS!
Topeka Hasn't Found 1t Yet, But
Other Cities Have.
Average Price Per Quart Over
State, However, Is 10 Cents.

Lawrence, Kan. July 15.-Hilk at
the old time price of cents quart
IS again a reality in Kansas. A Ques-
tionnaire sent out by John @. Stutx,
secretary. of the League of Kansas
Municipalities. to first class cities and
those Of the second class Of over 900
population, revealed that Fredonia
scores first in the minimum price,
milk being-eold there at cents a
quart. Chanute and Winfield have q
minimum price of cents a quart.
The questfonnaires were sent to off,
cials of fifty-three cities and forty
nine replies we're received.
Compilation of these replies shows
that 1912 cents a quart is the average
price of milk in Kansas. Wichita is
highest with 10 to Is cents and Par
sons next, to Is.
Naturally, the larger cities have
more dairIes than the smaller ones,
Kansas City.t largest city in the
state, leading with 10. Hutchinson
has 81; Parsons so: Wichita and
Scott, 20; Coffeyville, / 5; Atchison, o:
and the reports credits Salina with hut
4. These all are cities of the first
class and all require that dairy cows
be tuberculin tested. M, report was,
given of Pittsburg which also is a city
of the first class.
Cities of the second class-most OF
them-abound in the dairy industry.
Neodesha with 50 milk dealers. ac.
cording to the league, Emporia and
Independence. rs each; Eldorado. "a,
and so on down the line to- Great Bend
which is the only city reporting but
one accredited dairy. 1t has a fiat
price of ten cents a quart-raw or
pasteurized. OF the thirty-nine cities
of the second class answering the milk
QUESTIONABLE, ten do not require that
dairy cows be tuberculin tested-Au-
gusta, Newton, Beloit, Cherryvaie,
Concordia, Frontenac, Hays, Liberal,
Marysville and wellington. In "a Of
the 40 cities reporting, pasteurized
milk is not sold-all the "a being
cities of the second class
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15
CHECK HAMMER MURDER TRIAL.

Los Angeles. July 15-An inten.
sive and systematic check was being
made today over the trail oe Mrs. A.
L. Phillips, alleged slayer of pretty
2O-year-old Mrs. Alberta Meadows
with hammer on the lonely Mon
tecito drive late Wednesday by police
and deputy sheriffs, in an effort to
locate some of the dead girls miss
ing jewelry.
The officers say that two rings
adorned the dead girls fingers before
she went on the fatal automobile ride
from which she never returned. These
rings and a valuable hand bag which
Mrs. Meadows carried on her wrist.
have dropped from sight.
Mrs. Peggy Caffee, eye witness 70
the crime. said she carried the dead
girls hand bag as Mrs Phillips drove
her victims machine back to town
and that she saw Mrs. Phillips care
lessly drop her own blood stained
rings into the bag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15
S. C. CLUB TO GIVE SOCIAL
Social Service Workers Are Support
ing the Redden Chapel.


ing the Redden Chapel.
The Social Service club, an organ
ization of young women which sup
ports, as missionary work. Redden
Chapel. in the industrial section of the
city. will give band concert and an
ice cream social on the lawn of the
First Presbyterian church. Eighth ave-
nue. and Harrison street. Tuesday exc
ming, July Is. for the benefit OF tie
work at the chapel.
The boys band from the State
Eoys' Industrial schooI will give the
concert, and ice cream and home
made cake will be served by the WON
en- of the club.
Mrs. J.. ]. Drisxo is chairman of
the committee on arrangements. of
which the other members die: Mrs
Harold Rankin. Mrs. Walter Padgett,
Mrs George L. Tuer. Mrs E. A.
Goeldner. Mrs Glenn Deever. Mrs. C
NJ. Stickfey. Mrs. z. L. Siemantal
Mrs Carl Trap and Miss Katie Bell
Cuthbert-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-15

Jewell said. in ninety-two of the first
class railroads.
The beginning of the third week OF
the strike saw state troops on guard
in Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, West
Virginia, Indiana and Michigan. Dis
orders in these states have compelled
state authorities to step in to preserve
order and protect railwa., property.
While the strike thus far has been
confined to the shepmen. the station
aryj firemen and oilers are expected
to join in the strike Monday and the
probability still exists that the MAIN
tenance of way men will join in the
walkout unless an early settlement is
reached