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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

The Argus ignored personalities when it
entered upon its campaign against crime, cor
ruption and vice in Rock Island. 1t aimed at
conditions only. But it has found, and much
to its sorrow. that during its campaigning it
has smoked out some men whom it never would
have suspected Of the official betrayals revela-
tons have proved them guilty of. The Argus is
not responsible for the oficial sins of men
whom it would rather have commended than
condemned. They have only themselves to
blame for their predicament
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
The Daily Short Story

fully at the ruin on the landing,
she was aware of someone looking
over the banister. mot hurt, JEAN"
Then Beverly Smythe, Jr., stood
beside her. "Oh, Jean, what a pref
ty curl And he leaned over and
kissed her on the back of her neck.
"Oh, you brute!" She few up
the stairs, threw her clothes into a
trunk, wrote a hasty note to Mrs.
Beverly Smythe, andfed.
$50
1t was month later that Tom
Richards called up Jean. Say,
Jean, dated for tonight? Got !
! friend here from Watertown. Want
! you to meet him. Can't you and
Bess come in to the club dance?"
And so that evening Jean and
Bess waited in the dormitory re-
ception room. wonder what Toms
friends like, Jean?"
'Oh, l don't know. Didn't even
ask his name, Bess.'
Jean, what's come over you?
Ever since you've been back you've
been cross as bear. / believe you
fell in love with a good-lookins
chauffeur this summer"
Obi"
Just then Tom and his friend
were announced. AS Jean looked
up at Toms friend, she colored
crimson.
I; Jean, l want to"
/ I'm very glad to meet Mr..
Smythe."
why" Then as he became
aware of the iciness of her tone,
Beverly Smythe, Jr., stiffened up,
and ~mumbled something in
acknowledgment of the introdac-
ton.
Several months later, Watertown
was celebrating its triumph over
the hitherto victorious Columbus
team. Beverly Smythe, Jr., had led
his unbeaten eleven to an over
whelming victory. AS he came into
the theatre where his college mates
were venting their superfluous en-
ergy, they arose and cheered.
I The pretty girl in his box frown-
ed. Why should Beverly Smythe
always intrude where she was?
why should her friends eenspire
to throw them together? 1t was
equally uncomfortable for both OF
them. She acknowledged his for
NAL greeting with a curt nod.
i! The evening wore on. The play
seemed interminably long, though
Jean knew it was a good comedy
The singing and cheering between
acts exasperated her. The atten.
, ton that the presence of Smythe
in the box caused was exceedingly
, annoying.
! AS they drove home through the
street crowded with jewellers, Jean
was silent and thoughtful. Sudden.
ly Smythe leaned forward. Jean
can you ever forgive me?"
She stared into the crowd.
: JEAN" he pleaded.
Then she turned suddenly. "Oh
: why did You do it! 1t was COW.
ardly. You knew you had me at 8
disadvantage"
1T was coNardly. But, Jean, Il
made me wild to see you there
Every time you placed a plate be
!, fore me, l wanted to take on tina
: ridiculous little apron and cap ant
= make you sit opposite me. You Sc,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Thomas Cox, the suspended chief Of police,
whom Mayor H. M. Schriver plumed as one
Of the most experienced and efficient officers in
the state, confessed before the police board
that for six months the men of his department
refused to carry out his orders to suppress
lawlessness in the city. Acting Chief Of Police
William H. Ntzsimmons. who was supposed to
b. mere hgurehsad Ut the city hail. and VII,
doesn't lay any claim 10 distinction as q police
s1eoutiye hamt been having any dimculr Il
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

We don't wish to crowd Acting Chief Of
police William II. Fitxsimmons too closely, for
i've appreciate that he is u busy man these
bays, but may No not suggest that he not over
book the alleged houses Of prostitution and
bootleg Joints on Second avenue and Market
|souare? And may we not suggest to Chief
[FYtssimmons that in conducting daily and
hiehtly raids OF these Joints that he arrest the
kuaaners and inmates and deliver them to Tie
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
HEALTH ! TALKS
BY William Brady, M. q


fetal heating is = temperature ana
humidity about like those OF : per
feet autumn day, and these condi.
tions are most nearly approached
when the household Temperature y
kept between 60 and s. degrees. .oI
an average 65 degrees and about E
gallon Of water evaporated eacn
"a hours for every room Of ordin-
airy capacity. -.
When enough steam or water
yapor is present in the air to make
the windows frost over in winter,
that is a fairly good indication OF
the proper humidity. In the 40.
sence Of other provision. constans
evaporation from an open vessel Of
water on stove, furnace or raola'
tor is a great aid in maintaining
healthful humidity.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

y question By writing The Argus Informa.
Washington. d. c. Give full name sno
lturn postage. Be brief. All inquiries arc
to each individual. No attention will b
is not complete circuit. If a lar
ger bird were to alight on wire,
and one Of his wings touched an
other wire, it would be apt to cause
death. Eagles have often been kill
ed in this way.
@. What is the circulation Of
President Harding's newspaper!
A. The Marion Star has circu-
lation Of 1921.
@. What is the derivation Of the
word saxaphone? 5. b.
A. 1t is named for its inventor
Adolph Sax.
@. With what force does water
expand when frozen? A. j. i.
A. A brass globe whose capacity
is an inch in diameter may be burs'
by filing it with water and freel.
ing it, and the force necessary ioi
this effect is 27,720 pounds.
@. Which has the better eye
sight, a bird or a human being!
j. r. Mem.
A. The power Of vision attains
it's highest development amons
birds, which possess both the Keen
est and the most far-sighted vlsivh'
@. Is the story of George WASH
ington and the cherry tree foun'
ed on fact? S. T.
A. While there is no official Gun
firmation of this story it is iaes
that it was recorded in the Lille ~
Washington" by "Parson' NJ. :,
Weems, who was personally anu
| intimately acquainted with 'ns
Washington family. This lie u
Washington was published dqfins
the life of the first president any,
was undoubtedly read by nlm
Since the story brought form ~ w
contradiction it would appear ~
have been published at least wiz,
the approval of Washington.
| @. What can be done to keep an
lold rubber coat from sticking "
Eether? NJ A.
A. Rubber is not very long live..
Having a garment stick together !. -
q sign that the rubber in it is ue
Ateriorating. There is no remeH.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Jean. knew you. ! saw you at
last years game with Tom, but you
didn't remember. knew II made
you angry you'd leave"
- ..
what are you wearing, Jean?"
Bess asked next morning As she
saw something on jeans blouse.
What? Oh, 'Bev' Smythe's frat
pin. We became engaged last eve
ming"
"Oh. forgotten your handsome
chauffeur" laughed Bess.
mo. dear. he vas the chauffeur
only he drives his own cars"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

The Argus takes great pleasure in inform
ing its readers that Rock Island is freer of
commercialized vice than it has been in many
years. And The Argus takes additional plea
sure in assuring its readers that if it lies with
in the power of The Argus to insure that con-
dition the city in future will be spared repiti-
ton Of the disgraceful abandon that has marked
the community in recent months
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Peroxide and Ammonia

Is an equal amount OF peroxide
and ammonia mixed together and
applied to the armplts TO remove
hair harmful? Does lemon harm
the hair If used for bleaching pur-
poses? have been told OF a
cream that will reduce the ankles
if it is massaged into them. Is TINS
effective or harmful? (Miss n. NJ
P.) 1T.
Answer-Peroxide bleaches hair
hut does not remove it. Ammonia
tends to bleach, too, but does not
destroy hair, unless it destroys the
skin at the same time. The Two
combined are often used to rem
der hair about the face less con-
spicuous, but it is a mistake 70
imagine they will destroy hair. SO
far as l know, lemon will DO nc
harm; it is scarcely bleach. No
cream or any other preparation OF
appliance of any kind will either
reduce or enlarge any part OF tne
body when rubbed in or applied
locally.
Reading While Eating.
Please tell me whether reading
while eating is injurious to body
or mind. CA. r. o.
Answer-Not il you read whole
some uplifting, instructive and d.
yerting stuff like this. 1t is fine
custom to have something read al
table, instead of the soup or the
fingerbowis.
Saving Children's Teeth.
I have read with profit and per-
sonal enjoyment y0Vr contributions
to the cause of public health edu.
cation (writes a superintendent OF
schools. l can offer you neither
profit nor pleasure mere
ly want to ask 49,. in connec'
ton with our efforts to teach
school children to care for theil
teeth whether "a pure
white soap is satisfactory.
Answer-Yes. Dentrifices are
chiefly soap, with various grits Of
detergents or bleaching and fla
voring agents added. Some goot
toilet soaps are practically taste
less, leaving only a clean taste IL
the mouth, and they are entirely
satisfactory for cleaning the teeth
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Don't be misled by the propaganda of the
Rock Island vice vultures and the city admin
istration. Neither The Argus nor politics is an
issue today in Rock Island The issue is
whether Rock Island is to be governed in con-
formity with the laws we have been taught to
fear and respect or the law of the underworld
That's the issue, and don't you forget it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

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dancing.
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mon nowadays. But the govern
ment printing ONCE claims some
unusual features along these lines.
This government bureau is the first
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

The men who killed Bill Gabel were within
Ithe Law Of the Rock Island underworld. And
| It ID that law that continues to save them from
exposure. apprehension and punishment And
|it 10 that law that inspired the gun battle in
Market square last Friday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Don't forget in the other excitement that
there is police investigation pending at the
city hall. The people are insisting that the
lights be turned on and the doors thrown open
during trial Of the charges against Thomas
Cox, the suspended chief of police.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

svx A few months ago Third avenue between
twentieth and Twenty-third streets was sue
csssion OF white and black dives Of the loves.
Eorder. Today the number has been considerably
E1eisened and those that remain have been
Scufbed to degree that the operators at least
respect the orders Of the policeman on the
beat And the vice vultures said it couldn't
he done.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

There are still dangerous characters carry
ing guns in Rock Island. meanacing the peace
of the community and holding men, women and
children in state Of terror. They should be
disarmed by the authorities and prosecuted on
a charge OF carrying concealed weapons.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

The Rock Island police department is giving
a good account Of itself in suppTessing lawless-
ness within the city limits. May we not suggest
to Sheriff John Miller that he get busy in the
suburbs? The sheriff should not overlook the
fact that there are more law-abiding citizens
in Rock Island county than there are law
breakers
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

The timid citissnsy Of Rock Island ought to
fesi deeply grateful to Lawrence Pedigo for
headiug Of that threatened shooting mp Of the
town By that imported band Of Cowboys"
Most oe the folks In the city last night slept
with one eye open and finger on the trigger.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Rock Island is getting considerable noto-
riety in the outside world these days. 1t en-
dured similar humiliating experience several
years ago as a result of a riot. The same in
huences that caused thel riot are responsible
for today's community plight
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Rock Islands substantial citizenship is
today aroused as it never has been over the
rule of crime, vice and corruption, and has
decided that there must be cleaning, COM
plete and permanent. The laws will be en-
forced and the city restored to its proper moral
status. NO matter the price in money and effort
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

There is always danger Of just such an out
4 break as occurred last Friday in Market square
ESQ long as known dangerous characters are
permitted by the authorities to 90 about the
city carrying guns.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

These ~ fCa9h days for The Rock Island
fnmnnity ring. Ono 81 ~ most productive
hooch stills was. put ont 81 ccnnaission yGster-
day y the Dolics. the liquir ccnnscatsd and
TIE operator Aned 500 IN the bargain. Verify,
IN way Of tie transgressor Il hard
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
sss
Nv no killed Bill Gabel?

=. The Shiny claw of the murderer, blackmail-
er and CRATER is still clnging to the front door
Ut the Rock Island city hall.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

they enforce the laws 1t made it plain that
Underworld characters should DE disarmed. II
Syhey had been that Market SQUARE riot would
mot have been possible.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

A. chow would you like to have day set aside
\ BY the schools OF Rock Island for discussion
\ pm how your city is run and by whom? II the
\ truth were told you would be ashamed to look
kEour own children in the face.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

This Is Columbus day. The day set aside
TO honor the memory Of the man who dis
covered America. If Columbus came to Rock
k1sland today do you imagine that he would
I Ne. proud of his discovery? Neither do we.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

The Argus stands squarely for law and
order No city ever permanently prospered or
pronted through lawlessness. Money gained
from lawlessness invariably reaps its own
curse. Rock Island has been cursed too long.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Some well-intentioned men are suffering be-
cause of the vice exposures in Rock Island.
But they should have had sense enough to get
out of the way when they saw the storm brew
ing
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Rock Island. 1t will have arrived when the
reign Of the vice yultures is forever ended.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

There are good men on the Rock Island po-
lice force, men capable Of keeping the city safe
and decent, but they were helpless while they
were handcufed and blindfolded by the immun-
ity ring
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

~ The people of Rock Island are demanding
that their city be directed from the city hall
rard not from the roost of the vice vultures.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Esrs .l.awlessness thrives only through ofhcial
\ eollusion. The way to end lawlessness is to
Htorcs your officials to serve you instead of the
kpndefworld
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
Argus Information Bureau

ANY Ne0f
ton bureau Fdeie a..kin Director
onfdeDal being di
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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-06-28

One of the finest numbers on the
Chautauqua program that opens July
26 this season will be the lecture to
be given by DR.. William Hung. DR..
Hung is one of the most eminent
Chinese in America and is the son OF
a well-known scholar and statesman,
the late Hon. Hoong Hee of Shan
tung, China.
Although he has been in America
but five years, he has received de-
grees from Ohio Wesleyan and
Columbia Universities, and has been
elected to membership in several
learned societies. He is one of the
organizers of the Bureau of Chinese
Information in New York. The prob
lem of furthering friendly relations
between China and America has been
one of DR.. lungs chief interests
since he has been in this country.
The subject of DR.. lungs lecture
will be "China in the World Drama"
He has achieved remarkable popu-
larity as a lecturer, not only because
he brings first hand information
about a subject in which the whole
world is now interested, but also be-
cause he is an impassioned orator
with an enviable command of English
and an irresistible sense of humor.
Immediately upon completing his
Chautauqua engagements, DR.. Hung
will sail for China, where he will
take up his duties as professor of his
tory in the University of Pekin.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-06-28

Clifford Gregory caught a lake
trout at Caspian Lake, Greensboro,
a few days ago which weighed 211a
pounds. An unusual number of large
fish are being taken in that lake this
season.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-06-28
Wilson and Demaris to Box
Rutland
Middleweight Champion of Il
World 70 ha Soap IN Act;o, =

Middleweight Champion of th
World to be Seen in Action Of
July A.
Speaking of boxing, The Rutlan
Exhibition Association has arrange|
classy card for the fourth Of Jul i
Johnny Wilson, middleweight rhamH
ion of the world has been secured i
meet AL Demaris of indianapolis
Ind. in the main event Of eigH
rounds. Marty Killilea, manager d
Wilson, has assured Mr.. Glass, presj
dent of the Exhibition Association
that Wilson will be in the pink d
condition when he comes to RutfAr|
on July and will demonstrate q
the local fstic fans that he is a rea
champion and capable of defendin|
his title against any middleweight |
the world. After boxing, Demarl
on July A, Wilson will continue 1
train for his bout with Mike Gibbor|
and later it is expected a match wi
be arranged with Harry Greb, ligII
heavyweight champion of America
Demaris, who will face Wilson on tt
fourth, is a former member of I'll
U. S. Marine and is considered
fast, clever, aggressive boxer, ca
able of holding his own with any IL
pound man in the world. In I'll
other eight round exhibition, il
Riley of Troy, N. Y, meets K
Ames, of North Adams, Mass, thes
boys weigh 1870 pounds and are tt
keenest of rivals the fans are due
see some fireworks when 5hese- aV
boxers get into action. In a s.
round exhibition, Mickey Casale
Albany, N. Y, meets Kid Black
Troy, N. Y, weight 11g pound
These boys have posted Forfeit I'D
weight, appearance and faithful pc
formance of contract. Take alt
gether, this looks like the creates
exhibition of boxing ever arranged
the state of Vermont. Wilson's an
pearance in Rutland on July fourt
will mark the first time a champio
boxer has ever been seen in action
this vicinity. All indication point
a record attendance, the office of I'll
association at No. l Willow stree
Rutland, VT, is kept busy answerin
inquiries and making reservation
for Observation-Disclosures.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-06-28
WHEATON HAS MADE GOOD"

The following editorial in regard
to Wheaton College, Norton, Mass,
which appeared in the Boston Herald
of June 10, may be of interest to
any person who noticed the offer of
500 toward expenses of any grad
uate of Peoples Academy, who might
select this college the coming year:
ga college enrolment of Is in 1912
with 200 other students in various
classifcations; a college enrolment
of 800 today with no other classifi-
cation. A plant that includes eight
new buildings, only two of them
acquired by purchase. An entirely
new faculty, courses and standards
of scholarship on level with those
of colleges of far greater age, and
the work of instruction organized by
the department system. These COM
parsons mark the full TRANSITIONAL
ton of the Wheaton Seminary that
was into the Wheaton College that
is. In 1912 the school was incorpo-
rated as a college. The war years
hindered progress, but the change
went forward steadily nevertheless.
President Cole proved his ability as
tactician by keeping everybody
amiable even when the seminary
students far outnumbered the college
preparatory and the college students
and it was realized that the seminary
must wane as the school grew year
by year towards the full stature
authorized by it's college charter
Wheaton has made good as a col
lege because it fills need. It's tone
is high, its resources are managed
with care, and it does not aim to be
a small edition of big college, but
to stay small enough for faculty and
all classes of students to come into
intimate contact"