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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
The Weight Lost I'm Fasting.

Candor compels me more than
discretion deters me from saying
that fully half of the loss of weight
one notes in the first day or two OF
a subtly prescribed dietetic regime,
such, for instance, as the w. X
karrell diversion, Is just water.
Always suspected this, but l have
never before publicly acknowledged
it
A man from Malta voluntarily
underwent 31-day fast under the
constant observation of Prof. +. G.
Benedict, the famous nutrition au-
thority, and lost 20 pounds IN
weight, a little over one-fifth of
his total weight. The most rapid
loss was in the first week, the
greatest loss being on the first day,
about two pounds, but after a week
it settled down to something like
a pound a day. This probably rep
resents a fair average. 1t is sad to
contemplate, isn't it, fat folks? Just
think, only 20 pounds lost in a
whole month of total fasting, and
yet, dear me, so many fat folks
yearn to lose about twenty pounds
a week just by eating only what
they fondly imagine are "non-fat-
producing foods" whatever they
may be. But there's a wee bit of
consolation which 1 am happy to
offer. This professional faster
merely tasted; he didn't try to help
the reduction of weight by indulg-
ing in any considerable amount of
daily exercise. Exercise is a mighty
- oh
sands of enthusiasts can tell the
world; but, exercise combined with
suitable restriction of diet is fairly
effective, as thousands of equally
enthusiastic Karellers can testify.
Rather more than seven out of
every 10 pounds of normal body
weight is water anyhow. In per-
sons who consume an excess of
the carbohydrates, particularly
candy, sugar and other sweets, yet
do not indulge in the considerable
amount of vigorous play or muscu-
lar exercise daily which is neces-
sary to utilize so much sugar Git all
becomes a form of sugar called
glycogen or blood sugar" when
stored in the body, the amount of
water is even greater than 70 per
cent, and the physical and mental
state suffers from overhydration-
there is logy condition, mental in
eptitude, tendency to quick mus
cular fatigue, sickly pale skin,
peevishness and l don't know what
all Older children eating too much
ice cream, candy, cake and cereals
Of the denaturized class often pre-
sent this hydremia. Sugar retains
too much water in all the tissues.
This 31..day faster declined to
make muscular effort while he was
fasting. 1t is a fact that one may
fast four or five days with consid-
cradle comfort if one remains COM
pletely at rest in bed, and especially
il one has some means of artificial
warmth in bed. But try the same
fast, or even one-half as long, while
you keep up and about, and it is
not so easy. On the 81 day of the
fast, however, the man from Malta
indicated his good spirits and vigor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

ing about?'' And he told his YER
sion of the story. He called in the
constable as witness. The incredu-
lous hearers were mystified. "A
ghost?"
"No-a fool joke" said the dis
gusted undertaken
While they are wondering about
the neyer-found-out cause Of that
call, let US see how it affected the
newcomer.
She is writing a letter:
g. and this hick town GER
tainly is dead. My late uncle's
house is all right, but sell it, rent
it, do anything with i'll don't care
what you do with it. I'm going TO
get out. l rest best when 1 work,
so I'm returning tomorrow to my
terribly missed circus. :. Your
wife, ANNA"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
Women and Greatness.

One of the chief relaxations OF the moment
seems to be the choosing of list of the IL
greatest living women in the United States In
some quarters the compiling is being done with
"a fierce earnestness that betokens an exalted
estimate of the task, while in others the names
are being ratified off with glibness that sig
mites intimate familiarity with the contest We
ourselves have no intention of entering the
contest, though We reserve all right. However,
there are certain observations inevitably sug-
gested by the result of the list-making to date
One notices more than anything else that in
mostSof the lists published the following con-
dition holds true: That about half the women
on them are not married and that the remain
ing women who have not so conducted
themselves as to make possible the compiling
OF a aist OF IL children OF the IL greatest wo-
men in the United States.
What is great woman? There will be all
sorts of answers. of course But can there be
any xell rounded definition of greatness in a
woman which takes no cognizance OF any of
the qualities peculiar to the sex. Is the fuAc-
ton of bearing children and teaching them to
walk in the ways OF wisdom, OF being in all
ways che center of the time-honored institu-
tion athe family. of so little account that the
list ~ IL may be made up OF women placed
there because they have won recognition in
politcs, sociology. philanthropy or the arts
and none because she represented the func-
Hons unique to her seq? II that be so great
ness in woman Is not a thing to be uniyer-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
THE MATCHLRSS MATCH.
BY Miss Rose Bakalar.
Copyright 1922, by Wheeler
Syndicate. Incl

Village gossips buzzed in Nc
Ayers butcher store. The daily
meeting was in more than. usual
disorder. A newcomer had ar
rived.
Its two weeks since Mr.. Gale
died. That husky woman who NOV
ed in his Primrose mansion today
must be a relative" declared one.
She has two bulldogs, one Nal
tese, two canaries, a parrot anu
some hens" affirmed another, who
had watched the moving van.
Its a shame she amt got no
man to care for such a big place.
Victor, our undertaken, is look
ing for a wife. Let's try -. :"
Which suggestion offered such
delightful possibilities of chatter
that it was snapped up immedi-
ately.
First, we must arrange a meet
ing between Them" moved an ex-
perienced one.
Accordingly they talked about
various ways and means whereby
to do so, but the aloof, athletic
looking newcomer precluded all ia
miliar advances. She looked capa-
bic of managing her own affairs,
and her frigid exterior cooled the
enthusiasts plans for immediate
approach at this end. So they prob
ed the undertaken. He positively
refused to take the initiative in
this, some heart, mostly money.
venture. Nevertheless, . the idlers
did not despair, for, while there is
power of speech, there is hope, SO
they met more frequently.
Soon dizzy" Jimmy got wind of
the matrimonial plans in the talk
ing. At the head OF his gang one
day he pompously accosted Jane
mothering her doll. With mock
solemnity he presented her with a
hens bracelet" for her third fin
ger. left hand, accompanied by an
original proposal. Whit d'ya
say?" The gang shrieked. Highly
indignant at this effrontery. Jane
thrust a lavish display of tongue
in his direction, and marched off
with her family.
In spite of this reprimand, the
gang continued to profess violent
love to the lamp posts, to carve
pierced wooden hearts, with the in
itials of the chosen two, and to in
yite passersby to a coming we'd
ding at Primrose mansion. Dizzy"
Jimmy headed it all.
Soon the whole village. almost,
was aware of the impending match.
Only the newcomer seemed too
busy minding her own affairs to
bother with foreign interests.
Things had to come to. climax.
Three weeks later they did.
At 6 in the morning the eligible
was rudely awakened
by an insistent telephone ring. He
muttered sleepily andlwitb a stifed
yawn shuffied to the phone.
Help. Primrose mansi - A
sharp click. Absolute silence.
"Hello-o-o? Hell-o!" shouted the
now thoroughly awakened eligible.
10 answer. He stood puzzled and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
Uhr Unnthntnttr
LIKE CHARITr-AND IT'S GRANITE
PROTOTYPE-n COVERS
MCLTTTUDE or sims

A SIGN ON the front OF Davenport store
reads thus: WELCOME PROFITS. There is
nothing more to be said about that, is there!
LITTLE PLEAsANTRIEs FROM THE
ARGUS.
Dear Mac: From the revered etc, we learn
that: -
Mrs Guy Primmer nearly lost the sight OF
one eve when she was struck in the optic by
a turkey striking her in the iris OF one
Their injuries consisted principally of
bruises or cuts from flying grass
q. wrecked his touring car His skull
was fractured and both legs were broken when
he was taken from the wreckage"
Quick, Watson. why didn't they leave MN
there? Someone might have come along and
e0' LIE MOO
FIRST Lenine had paralyNc stroke; now
Tchitcherin is reported seriously i'll. B. L. rs
fayorfte odds of eight to i've that Mister
Trotzky has been putting arsenic IN their
vodka.
Very Personal:
F. l.. P: We have shown your wheeze 10
all the male members of the office force and
all were duly appreciative, as is the nature OF
the genus homo. But though we suner coca
sional lapses, we try always to remember that
this is a family newspaper; therefore We rear
your wheeze is born to blush (sic) unseen
Unless (happy thoughtD the convention au-
thorities will finance a special edition for
prophets only.
Sacre! By Gar, We Are Insult!
[From "Scaramouche", The Argus
. And do you think in your pride
that France, this job among the nations,
will suffer 1t forever?
CONTRIBS who aspire land perspire) to
get out a colyum for US probably will welcome
a bit of expert advice concerning the amount
and typographical preparation of their copy.
LIE Moq's colyum was 4 to inches too long
and we still have third of colyum prepared
by A. R NJ. Try this method: Use double in
stead of single spacing and fill four pages of
letter paper size Shx11. Clear? We thank
you.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24
Argus Information Bureau

NJ question By writing The Argus InIorms
Washington. d. e. Give full name sn4
TO each individual. 30 aEtsnIloz Nil u
to its users. The earliest recorded
gift of books to a municipality is
that of Rev John Sharp. who be
queathed in 1900 his library to the
city OF New York for the benefit of
the people. The town library OF
Peterborough, n. H, founded in
1888, appears to have been the lrst
free library which has continued
to the present time.
Q. What is the japanese word for
rosebud? II. G. r.
A. Baranotsubomi means literal
ly rose IN the bud.
Q. Is a greyhound a real hound?
y. G. y.
A. The definition of hound Is
dog that hunts by scent. This tx-
cludes the greyhound.
@. What is the "Sportsman's
Platform D. Y.
r A. In 1909 the Camp Fire Girls
OF America adopted an official code
OF hunting ethics, known as the
"Sportsman's Platform, " which Is
summed up in the declaration that
the best hunter is the man who
finds the most game. kills the least
and leaves behind him no wounded
animals"
@. What do the initials over
baseball scores mean? j. n.
A. A. B., at bat; R., runs; H,
hits; P. o., put outs; A, assists; +,
errors.
Q. What king of France "t.nk-
cred with locks 80 NJ S. :.
A Filing keys. oiling bolts and
such tinkering with locks was
hobby of Louis XVI.
@. Please list the countries whose
the United States does
not recognize. H T. P.
A. At present the governments OF
Russia, Far Eastern republic, Al
ghanistan, Irish republic, Albania.
Lithuania, Esthonia and Latvia are
not recognized by the United
States.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

Samuel Gompers has been reelected presi-
dent of the American Federation of Labor. He
has often been attacked from within the ranks
of the organization. but he has always con-
quored his opponents. Gompers may at times
appear radical, but considering the complex re-
sponsibiities OF his position, he has done much
good for the cause of labor, and when the time
comes for him to retire it will not be easy TO
find a. satisfactory successor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

Nov that human blood has been spilled, and
millions have been sacrihced in wages and
operating profits, the principals in the coal
strikeswill get together and settle their differ
ences, reaching the terms that conld
have been arriS ed at before the break came if
there lad been exercise of common sense on
both sides. 1t takes just such a tragedy as that
al Herrin to bring men to their senses it seems.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

aald 10 anonymous setts4s.s
@. What percentage of the popu-
Iation is sick all the time? A. NJ.
A Seven community surveys
made in widely separated localities
under the direction Of the Metro
poIitan Life INSURANCE company
to determine the extent of sickness.
especially among the wage-earning-
population They show an aver
age percentage of sickness Of 2.02,,
while 1.S8 per cent were sufficient
Iy sick to be unable to work.
Which provinces Of Canada have
prohibition laws? F. H
A. British Columbia has govern
ment-regulated liquor sales- The
rest of the provinces with the ex-
ception of Quebec have prohibition
laws. Quebec has unrestricted Ii
cense.
Q. What was the first public IL
brary in the United States?
A. 1t is almost impossible to de-
termine the identity of the first Ii
brary in the United States support
ed by public funds and wholly free
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

! viii NJ. Hays states he is stilling seeking
advice on how to make better movies. He has
had enough advice All he needs to do now is
10 command the producers to eliminate features
That have brought condemnation on the indus
try generally and permit the business to grow
and progress naturally.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

II we are to believe his wifes charges, Mel
rrotter, the evangelist, has been exceeding the
domestic speed limit.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

Conan Doyle, sailing fer England after a
Tour Of the United States, says he has been con-
gerted to prohibition. lie must have been
sampliug some of our hooch.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

Remember that the grotto members and their
Families who will be here next week are coming
for good time, and don't neglect to do your
share Ia making their stay pleasant.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

1 The duty of the state at Herrin is plain and
should not be evaded in any respect, no matter
whose toes are stepped upon. That duty is to
preserve the peace.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

tAny resder can got the answer to 9
non Bureau, Frederic J. Haakin. Director
sdtiress and enclose two-cent stamp fer
eonfsdsnial. the replies being sent dlrec1
Said to anonymous .elters.l
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-24

NJ question By writing The Argus InTorns
Washington. d. &. Give full name and
eturn postage. Be bT1zf Al inquiries at
10 each individual. 40 attention Nil "a
Arizona republican., 1922-05-28
One Million, One
Dollar Campaign
For American Art

After 80 years of established opera
in New York and II years in Chicago,
the national musical art has not ad-
vanced single step as far as Ameri-
can opera is concerned. This is due
to the fact that American composers
and artists have practically been
banned from these opera houses un-
less, prior to their hearing foreign
training and languages have been ac-
quired.
For the purpose of establishing an
American opera house where native
works and artists can be given
hearing in the English language the
One Million, One Dollar campaign is
launched, under the auspices of the
Opera In Our Language Foundation
Inc, and the David Bispham Memo
rial Fund, Inc.
At least 20 operas by native COM
posers are awaiting adequate produc-
tion. These works are said to be
fully equal in dramatic and musical
merit to operas Of the standard
repertory and produced at the great
opera houses all over the world.
The direct object of the campaign
Is to establish an American opera
house for native works and artists.
Subscriptions of one dollar to this
fund may be sent to Mrs. III. D. Ross
1919 North Central avenue, Phoenix,
Arizona, who is serving as a repre-
sentative OF the campaign committee
for Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-28
spent Saturday afternoon and eve
ming at Riverside park picnicking.
Mathematics Class Final Party

spent Saturday afternoon and eve
ming at Riverside park picnicking.
Mathematics Class Final Party
The Mathematics club at the high
school held it's final meeting of the
term Saturday evening on the lawn
at the school Reports from the pres
ident and secretary were heard, Pro-
fessor Hartman gave talk on math-
enlatics and other interesting num-
.bers We're rendered. Refreshments
We're served
Guild Is Entertained
Members Of St Marks Episcopal
guild were entertained Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs Homer E.
Stevens on the Chandler road. Toasts
were given to the captain of the
for the summer and other divisions
of the club. Bridge. and refreshments
were also on the program.
Overnight at Blue Point
Prof. A. DeFoe Miller of the high
school and other members OF the fac
ulty departed Saturday for Blue
Point where the night and part of
Sunday will be spent.
Clark Car Is Stolen
A Ford touring car belonging to c.
r. Clark of the East End grocery
was reported stolen from his garage
in rear of his residence some time
Friday night or Saturday morning.
Glendale Here Sunday
The Gsendale Greys and the Jewels
will be the baseball attraction in
Mesa Sunday. Glendale has strength
ened her lineup since their last ap-
pearance here and have hopes of re-
turning the compliments for the sew
efal defeats already administered
Play will be called at o'clock.
Christian Church
The Christian church revival con-
tinues with accessions each night. A
change has been made in the time
of the evening service today on ac-
count of the baccalaureate sermon for
the high school, the revival service
being held from $50 to 1880 p. M.
SO that all who may desire to attend
the high school function may have
the opportunity to attend that as well
as the revival service. The church
school will open at 10 a. m. Morning
service and communion at IL a. m.
Christian Endeavor at D. m. Eve
ming service at $40 D. m. Morning
sermon. "A Magnetic Church." eve
ming. "Chrisf's."
Southside Theaters Today
Majestic, Mesa "The Glorious
Foor featuring Helen Chadwick and
Richard Dix: comedy "The Tourist"
starring Jimmy Aubrey
Tempe-Wallace Reed in TOO
Much Speed comedy Hot Off the
Press"
Chandler-Charles Ray in scrap
Iron comedy A Family Affair
Arizona republican., 1922-05-28
bdgeNew
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Last wednesday night was officers
meeting night at the Moose club
These officers meetings are held
every second and fourth Wednesday
night, the opposite nights from our
regular meetings. at the Odd Fellows
hall, which are held on the first and
third Wednesdays. This month has
five Wednesdays therefore we will
have another officers meeting at the
club next Wednesday night. Don't
forget that all members are requested
to be at these meetings as 1t is the
idea of the officers to discuss any
thing that is for the good of the
lodge at these meetings and we want
the suggestions OF all the members.
Last Wednesday night a committee
was appointed to find out what kind
of fourth of July celebration can
be staged and where the best place
can be secured. the committee to re-
port next Wednesday night 1t is
Arizona republican., 1922-05-28

Day viii be observed and all veterans
of the Civil. Spanish and World War
will be given warm welcome at the
Methodist church. Sunday at IL
o'clock. Appropriate music and a
very special adSress by the pastor will
be given. 9:45 o'clock, Sunday school,
T. c. Love, superintendent. Topic:
when and How Should Wrong Be
Rebuked?" IL o'clock congregational
hour. pastor in charge. Duet. Mes
danes Hale and Harkman THE Pilot
of Galiiee." Solo: Miss Mildred Cave.
Wesley G. Anderson will bring a
message. Sermon: What Makes a
Nation Great or the Intrinsic Value of
America and How to Increase It."
A very special meeting of the of
ficial board win be held immediately
after the service. Several matters
of the utmost Importance will come
up for consideration. All members of
the board are expected to remain for
this service.
There will be no evening service
in this church.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-28
MESA HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT To
Be HELD THIS WEEK

MESA, May 27--Commencement
week for the Mesa Union High school
will be ushered in Sunday evening at
o'clock with baccalaureate services
for the graduating class to be held
in the auditorium. All churches of
the city will dispense with their Gus
tomary evening service and their
congregations will join In the high
school program.
The following program will be
given:
Congregational singing, led by high
school Glee club.
Selection, Glee club.
Invocation. President J. w. Les
ueur.
Selection, Glee club.
Scripture reading, Rev. r. c. Lord.
Vocal solo, "Tribulations" tDury),
Miss Norman Dana.
Congregational hymn.
Baccalaureate sermon, Rev. F. Z.
Hawes.
Selection. Glee club.
Benediction, Rev. Francis Bloy.
The 5S members of the graduating
class will occupy the seats directly
in front of the stage. A raised plat
form has been built on the stage for
the glee clubs
Memorial For Veterans
A special memorial service for vet
Grams of the wars will be held at the
Baptist church Sunday morning at II
o'clock. Special music has been pre-
pared for the occasion and the pas
tor, Rev. f. E. Hawes, will deliver
sermon in remembrance to the vet
erans. All ex-seryice men are invited
to attend.
Want Flowers for Graves
An appeal for flowers to be used in
decorating the graves of former SOL
diers now resting in the Mesa ceme-
terry, was issued Saturday by the
American legion post. Decoration of
the graves and firing of a salute in
honor of the dead are to occur in a
simple ceremony under the legion
auspices to be held at the cemetery
Tuesday morning at o'clock. All
who can spare flowers for the occa-
sion are asked to leave them at the
chamber of commerce room Monday
afternoon.
Following the ceremony at the
cemetery union memorial services of
all the churches and schools in the
city will be held in the l.. d. S. audi
torium at 10 o'clock. A combined
choir under the direction of Professor
Sidney w. Dury will furnish the mu-
sic for the occasion.
Stoddard Wins Bike Race
Norman Stoddard came out victor
ious in the two-mile bicycle race run
Saturday morning in Mesa. The race
was run over the course on the
Chandler road from the baseline
north to Main street. Booth Bare
foot came in second
Girls Enjoy Riverside
Girls from the commercial depart
ment at the high school. accompanied
by their teacher. Mrs Myrtle Harris.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-28
CEDAR RAPIDS WINS
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
AND FIELD MEETING

CHICAGO. May 27-Two worlds
interseholastic records fell in the ma
tional track and field meet for high
schools and academies at the Uni
Eersity of Chicago today in which
Cedar Rapids. Iowa carried off high
honors with % points in the high
school section. and Shattuck School of
Faribault, Mimi, ran away with 5S
points for first place in the academy
division. The meet attracted more
than 1000 youthful athletes from 144
schools in % states.
Clarence Bud" Houser. a deeply
tanned youth from Oxnard. Cal. broke
the IL pound shot put record with a
heave of Sc feet: won the discuss;