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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
Fame and Public Favor.

To those more gifted in certain talents,
whether it be in ability to make people smile
or hit baseball harder than it was ever hit
before, it may seem easy to win popular favor.
However. 1t is just as easy to lose the good
will Of the people. history of recent date will
show. The king Of laughter on the American
screen seemed secure in his hold on the people.
Motion picture theatres were crowded to see
tho antics Of this really funny man and his
salary was greater than that Of the great finan-
cial giants Of the nation. He fell from that
high position. He failed to realize that while
1t was easy for him to win popular favor, it was
just as easy to lose that esteem. Sometimes
we speak Of the tickle public, but the truth Of
the matter is that the people will put up with
much more from their popular idol than they
will from their neighbors and the average cit
izen.
OF course it didn't hurt Babe Ruth very
much to be put out Of the game for few days
and lose his salary of $500 day during the
time he was not permitted to play with the
New York American league baseball club, but
his disgusting antics while on the baseball dia-
mond, his ungovernable temper and coarse
language, will cause his downfall Just as GER
tainiy as did the action Cf Americas motion
picture clown lead to his downfall. Ruth 8
fielding ability 10 no greater than many other
players in the two major leagues. but his ability
to hit the ball and hit it hard has crowded thu
baseball parks wherever he has played and
made it possible for the owners of the New
York team to pay him salary Of mere than
$4,000 a year. However. these crowds are
not soing out to sss Ruth play the part Of u
SsnoilAd child
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

1ocauss widows are go often swindled out
~ - estates their husbands have left, Byron
&c 1eesr. president Of q St Louis bank. pro-
Dos1 thAt ) soispn warning against yielding
K - hlandishments Of swindlers be inserted
T. xes1y life insurance policy over the fac
|elG signature Of the president Of the United
AaaA would Il mot b. moro profitabls> to
[M14oUs 70 make more general the prscautioa-
~ sneasures taken BY the thoughtful hus-
- Who. when alive and In health. advised
~ Ntfs against making investments without
|1ltsk epnsalting the bank! Banking laws have
- Improved from time 70 time and conf
&C., IN hanks and bankers has increased. The
|l4v1ee Of any designatsd individual may not b
|nRnijabls after the husSand's death, but the
- with which the hssband dealt Or sssas
hank Of good standing has offiesrs-ssv-
|qgal - then In each hank-uho ere knovl In
e1ls eanmnnity = being safs and sans. Al
l&1oAAov enough about investmenfs 70 give
S1vfcs
- easss = ~ lnvestnsat hat lures ard
eiaAes ~ widow Inexperienced n basi-
= - wAiak Deomises lazSs ssuas q :
l1veeene.k eakine SsasB. inveae-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

(eleofatmS independence Lay.
Tomorrow We celebrate in appreciation Of
our national independence, Of our freedom and
liberty rs a. people. Fourth Of July has come
To b. looked upon as d day when We are privi-
legged and expected to make all kinds of noise
in way to let the rest OF the world know that
We are still here and mighty glad of it.
1t is fitting that there should be a little
noise tomorrow, as there has been in former
years, in celebration of our national indepen-
dence but it is we'll for all of US to use discre-
ton in use OF firearms and explosives, not
only as means OF protecting our persons, but
likewise in saving property from damage In
years before the sale of explosives was restrict
cd by law. there were appalling losses of life
and limb and property as the toll of Fourth of
July celebrations. In recent years advocacy of
sane observance has had good effect in greatly
reducing these losses.
The small boy wouldn't think it was Fourth
of July if he didn't have bunch of firecrack-
ers. And he should, have them. But their dis
charge should be supervised by his elders.
Older people, too. enjoy fireworks. and they
may have them, but they should use common
sense in handling them. The giant cracker
IL prohibited in most cities. So are firearms.
The people can celebrate without menacing
life. limb or PROPERTY. 1t is meet that We all
pause in remembrance Of the meaning Of the
occasion Explain to your children. Hang
out a flag. Turn ON the patriotic music. You
don't have to lombard your neighborhood to
properly celebrate. Noise is not a proof of
,patritism.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
The Daily Short Story

noon, in his canoe, under the will
lows. and took his leave at 10
O'Clock.
In spite of her sprained ankle
and her unframed kitchen help.
Mrs. Benton's Sunday dinner was a
great success. When Paul offered
to serve the desert, she gratefully
sent him to the kitchen, where ne
saw, blue apron almost hiding a
girl as she stood at the sink wash
ing dishes. For a moment he
stared, then he took big strides in
her direction.
Nancy, what are you doing
here?"
For answer. Nancy look fright.
ened, and said nothing.
Nancy" Pauls tone was very
tender.
you weren't supposed to know
| it. / only came because Mrs. jim.
my said you were starving"
Two strong arms kept Nancy
from willing. and a. torrent of ten.
der words made tears out of the
question.
1--WE been starving for something
better than food. Nancy, am l go.
ing to get it," She held I'D he;
mouth for a kiss.
From the dining room Jimmy
Benton was heard calling Loudly
for his dessert, and so lot Of
things which would have been very
pleasant just then had to be put
of until they went canoeing al
hour later.
You were darling to do all tina,
for me. Nancy, and you know new
sf stopped loving you. only l go
IA crazy notion-Nancy, you're thu
sweetest girl in the world"
| Presently they heard voices in 6
canoe which was still out of sigh
around the bend. To Paul one O
them was unmistakable.
Il tell you, I'll never cook fol
any man"
"Shucks. Ruth Cameron. yol
don't mean that"
Il do mean 1t! I've had to cool
and keep house all my life, and In
4 sick Of it. When l get married
want to live in a hotel"
Let's paddle back the othe,
way" said Paul. "The river ism
very pretty up around the bend"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
Hollow Back and Flat Feet In
Children.

Our boy. aged 10, seems delicate.
yet the doctors find no particular
cause. He grinds his teeth In
sleep, has headaches often, eats
poorly, is rather thin, and doesn't
do very well in school. Please Go
not consider us foolish, but We
wonder if it can be worms. His
grandmother declares he has
worms though the doctors say not.
When he is stripped his back seems
very hollow. w. B. S.
Answer-Well, the doctors ought
to know. II grandma will prove
her charge by finding eggs Of the
worms under the microscope, we'll
report her victory in detail here.
Hollow back, and perhaps all the
other symptoms you mention. may
be caused by fiat or pronated feet
1t is difficult to believe that such a
cause would be overlooked by doc
tors, but a great many important
causes Of i'll health are overlooked
when the doctor fails to have his
patient strip for examination. 5
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

@. How did the custom Of hav-
ing a best man originate? c. L. Il.
A. Tradition relates that best
man was employed in the stone age.
The bridegroom swooped down upon
the home of the bride and stole
her away while the best man d.
verted the attention Of the brides
father.
Q. What is the difference be-
tween a toreador and a matador
]. D.
A. These are both terms used in
bull fighting. Toreador is a gen
eral term for bull fighter. used
especially Of one who fights on
horseback. The matador is the one
who on foot engages the bull in
combat and gives the fatal thrust
@. What is the most important
light ON the Atlantic coast?
C. e. T.
A. The lighthouse service says
that it depends upon what is meant
by important. One OF the most dan
gerouS points on the coast is al
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and
the lightship guarding Diamond
Shoals 10 q most important light.
Q. Where is Lands End?
L. D. c.
A. Lands End Is granite prom.
ontory. in the southernmost ex'
tremtty Of England, in Cornwall.
Q. Name some u the taverns OF
inns at which George Washington
is known to have stopped.
NJ. R. S.
A. Authentic Washingtonian tay'
ems include: City tavern, Phila'
delphia; Bunch Of Grapes tavern
Boston: True American inn. Tren
ton, N. J.: Arnold's inn. Morris
town; Sunerin's tavern and Smith,
tavern. Smiths Cove, n. J.; to,
Buck taysrn. near Philadelphia
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

the tavern at East Chester, N. Y;
Fountain inn, Baltimore; Days
tavern, Harlem: Fraunces' tavern,
New York; Mann's hotel. Annapo-
lis; City hotel, Alexandria.
@. How many people are killed
by lightning each year? B. G.
A. About five or six persons per
million die annually from lightning
shocks.
@. How much money was involv-
ed in the great Humbert swindle
M. U. ].
A. On the representation that
she had inherited a fortune Of 500
100000 from an American million
aire, Nine. Humbert and her hus-
band netted about $4,000, 900, while
the amount Of notes in the form
of original loans and renewals
equaled $40, 900.
G. What is the difference be-
tween ligaments and tendons?
A. H.
A. Ligaments and tendons are
Of the same white fibrous tissue,
but the former connects bones.
while the latter attach muscles to
the surface Of the bones. Liga-
ments are of stouter structure and
less liable to give way or to be rup-
tured.
@. Is there any medicinal value
in sunlight? P. L.
A. The therapeutic application
Of sunlight is an empirical mode OF
treatment in many diseases. which
has been handed down through
| generations. There is undoubtedly
| . life-giving principle or CROWNS
stimulus in sunlight, and men ana
! animals require it as we'll as vese-
tation.
q. Was helium gas a war discov-
cry? r. T. H.
A. Helium was discovered ~
Hildebrand In 1SS4
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
Now It's the Spoken Journal.

Seemingly exhaustless as are the types Of
s5outnals In the modern world. and widely di-
ver&snt ~ they are in their aim and purpose.
It Has remained for q group of Paris savants
and literad to sponsor spoken journal. and
tkesjdea IL certainly original enough to make
& mobable that the new journal will b nine
day. wonder among the Parisans. AZ its
1azjs implies, the spoken Journal supplies news
through the ear rather than the eye. The first
andience gathered in q hall to read the initial
U tss Of the new PERIODICAL The leading ar
Nci1b was Numbered forth by M. Bokanowski,
chairman OF tho finance committee Of the cham
A8of deputies. Unlike Americans, the French
are Satisfied with one article as their daily
Aprtion Of editorial wisdomna and N. Bokanow
was, therefore. followed by other mems
Sct1 In the run Of the days news. Then came
he ASws Of DR.. Rathenau's assassination, and
Tie STAN Of the paper. proving equal to the
enegIency, prepared, in short order, detailed
c1ltSary sketch OF the career of the martyred
QeE1ap statesman. So well satisfied appar-
seatlx were the subscribers, and SO well were
the0-sold on the proposition, that the journal
atsDues weekly edition. Here assuredly is per-
soaxE Journalism with vengeance. The per-
so11lity Of the writer stares his readers in the
s4Ac@as un4voidably as does that Of the movie
shero or heroine 1t might be interesting to
know more Of the personnel Of the men behind
stAis Innovation In Paris journalism. Are they.
~ 1ecst, Newspaper men. or novices in the
Qe6&<eans OF journalism? Are they able to
$780, true news values or ID its dramatic poten-
stial1e1os The touchstone by which they Judge
IL npoetancs Of contemporary event!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

there UnCH y yUl0K ~ the tyDiC8l
AmAricah-typical in physioknomy
stature figure. complexion. and the
likaY Scientists Of the Smithson-
ian institute ray there is not, and
thew ought TO know. for they have
been makfne an exhaustive study
81 ths nuestion for 4 period Of eirht
ves-. Thcra ia = tandancv tovsr.I
the DEVELOPMENT Of an .American
type Of man or woman. but that ID
ali
In IN. extsrsiya Investigation Of
The rhvsical and phvsioIoeical fea-
tnres of the Oldest and most Amer.
lean element IN the population OF
the limited States some 200 indi.
viduals were examined. Only
healthy men and women ranging in
age from "a to 65 years and with
at least three generations Ameri-
can born on each parental side
were included in the study, and
most Of them were subjected to ex-
animation under standardized con-
ditions and with the best instru-
ments as well as care at the Ne
tional museum.
Difficulty in finding specimen
who would NIL all the require
ments explains the length OF time
required for the Investigation. II
was found necessary to make trips
to parts OF New England and into
the south, ana IN the emo tne lndi'
v'dual CHOSEN may De SAID 10 rep
resent all walks OF life ana all oc'
equations. An especially interest
ing group was found among the
mountaineers OF tennessee ano
ne1ghborlng regions, where an un'
usually large-percentaSe OF tne
people are said 10 oe OF olrec'
American descent LOT many genef'
atoms.
Not the least important feature
OF the study was the determine.
ton OF thte temperature, pulse anc
respiration standards OF these rep
resentative 'old" Americans. Ply
sicians and anthropologists viii
find the result Of this phase OF tht
work very valuable, as the figures
arrived at may be accepted az
standards. The mean temperature
taken at rest, the subject seated
and with the thermometer undel
the tongue, was S8.6 for the mer
and 98.S for the. women. The NEAR
pulse under similar conditions wa.
II per minute for the men and It
for the women. The mean respira
ton was Ill Der minute for the
men and 1872 for the women.
Tall Stature Characteristic.
Tall stature is characteristic Of
these men and women who may be
said to he representative of oil
Americans In fact. II a few small
prouns are disreparded. they are
the taI,est of whites the average
height for the men being s feet !
inches and for the women. & feet 4
inches This sunerioritv in stature
10 in nart a distinctIv American ac.
nu;sition and is ono az the ten.
doncioc noted toward the develon.
mont ~ q TYNE
nr A,es Hrdlicka curator Of tn,
division of physical anthropolog,
in the United States national muse.
nm. who had charge of the study
made the first announcement rela-
tive to it in a paper read before
the second international congress.
Of eueenics at the American muse
INN Of natural history in New YORK
In discussing the characteristics O
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

INST to prove that there is no winking at
tAeaaw In the vicinity Of the Rock Island county
tsuiple OF justice. the courthouse we'll has gone
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

u 4 baby that fell from New York dat win
dow lest week was caught in the bag Of letter
carrier. Yes, It was male baby.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

According to an old belief, il the
fire burns brightly on Christmas
morning it betokens prosperity dur
ing the year; Il It smolders. adver-
stty,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

& A dispatch reports that a young lady i
u6oektng Broadway with her Seven Wells
1ni3ce. We don't believe 1t.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

Tomorrow II the birthday OF the American
- Fly one That's better way TO celebrate
thAN in seeing how much noise you can make.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

The sudden change to chilly weather may
ssste az a bunch TO the governmental powers
70 Set busy in forcing settlement Of the coal
strike
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

4 baby was born in an airplane travelling
ovef Paris last week. II this child turns out to
b high iiise later in life the parents need not
he surprised.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

ne cost Of living in Massachusetts, was re-
dndbd per cent in May. But It IL hardly
lfDu1y that this will result in q rush Of home
seekers to that slate from other parts Of the
eouStry.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

Tue Trans Mississippi Exposition and Pag-
sant Of Progress closes tomorrow at Douglas
park. You owe it to yourself and your city not
q miss seeing it,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

rs. An Eusiishmaus home is still his castle. i
svae The Same thing in America until the pas
aaga Or the volstead act.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Iuuunity to Poison Ivy.

Ny work Necessarily exposes me
to poison ivy, and I have suffered
numerous attacks In the past few
years; in fact, / am NO sooner over
one attack than l suffer the next.
There is no doubt Of the nature OF
the trouble, for I have consulted
two good skin specialists. ! read
something in one Of your articles
that suggested the possibility OF be-
im.nunized against it. Can you in
form me whether that is possible!
A. NJ. c.
Answer-You might try taking
internally a drop or two OF the
tincture Of rhus toxicodendron (poi-
SON ivy) made in the strength Of ]
per cent, after each meal. and dou'
BILE your dose every week for eight
weeks. This has proved effective
in several cases.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
HEAL TIL T ALKS
I.(11 ounces) should BE- taken by y
By William Brady, M. I


az ounces) should be taken By ~
adult. in divided doses every half
hour or 50.
So Tar ~ effect is concerned, Ep-
som or Rochelle salts is quite -
good As any other. Also quite as
bad when abused. Many people
take salts or other cathartics to ac-
complish that which an intelligent
regulation Of the diet would accom-
plish nicely.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

MOA0oSau
on one page tells the reader that Davenport is
the big brother" Of the quad-city group. and
on another page that Davenport is "the Big Sis
ter OF the Trf-Cities" What, il any, (we're
asked to explain) is the sex of our big SIS
brother?
sNow, Watson, Let's Get This Straight They
We're Married Thursday, Ehf And the
Lioense-Well, Well"
[From the Roseville Ull.) Weforgetitsname.l
Roseyilie, ILL.,, June ga wedding
which came as a surprise to many, oc-
Cured Thursday evening when Miss
Doris McElroy and George Dewey NC
Gowan Of this place were married at the
Christian church parsonage in Abingdon
at o'clock by the Rev. H. R. Booch.
The young couple left Sunday for
ride In the afternoon and secured their
license after which they went to Abing-
don. where the ceremony was performed
WE always suspected that kid brother O;
ours would break into the news columns some
day, but we did not anticipate he would break
into this colyum. We have a radio from G. H
O., however, assuring US that despite the ap
parent discrepancies he is safely and honest
to-goshly married. We extend to him the felici
tations OF our contribs and ourself. And wher
we get around to 1t we'll address a nice. IA
therly pome to him and his new missus.
Curious About Tomatoes? Read This,
bushnell Corr, Galesburg Republican.
Register.]
postal card from Mrs George
Weirather Of Galesburg says that they
had tomatoes on their table, which were
gathered from-th garden on June 25.
| AT about the same time and same date
our friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ball of
our city, gathered tomatoes from their
patch. Mrs. Weirathef asks il l have
got any from my garden yet l will an
swer that have not as am not rs much
on early vegetables as was when in the
large garden and truck business. Dave
Raby, expert gardener. has = patch of
tomatoes in the northern part of the CITY
which contains 1000 plants that vera
extra large and early. He has bean gath
ering some ripe tomatoes for some time.
40 not know how long, but these to-
matoes as used by Mrs. Wsirather and
my friend Ball are earlier than ! can re-
member think the earliest have ever
been able to gather was ON July 8. and
the strain was the Atlantic prize.
RECENTLY when Mr.. Henke Of Hili.d.,s
H., offered to rent his summer camp to N,
! ne listed, among other ADVANTAGES. an offs, :,
divulge the secret Of catching dsh' We ~. !; !,
position to publish that secret nov (althon,1
ne did not reveal it to us). Attend:
This spring Mr.. Hsnke was indu,ein, !, n,
favorite river sport Of "pollyvorTine. W.
may explain that "pollywogginx' Is done h,
hanging onto the stern Of . boat and driftin;
down stream while one feels with one hand ! =.
both feet along the bottom for clamshsl1s
while NJ. Henke was thus engaged bin foo
came In contact with something which hi,
expert sense OF touch told him was not clam
| she'll He Investigated. and brought M a iar1
milk can. Being nothing II not thrifty he a. 3
| caded to take It homo on the assumption tbs
some use might b. made Of It. Az he NO,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
FRUGALITY.

FKCGALITi.
How ! wish that Summer
Could be canned like grapes or berries;
And stored away for Winter
With crab-apples, plums and cherries.
'Twould be great il sunshine
And the wins0me Summer flowers
Could be put up" with bird-songs,
Just to brighten Winter hours.
All, the Joy if childhood
Could be stored in Lies cool cellar
For use when age comes creeping -.
To rejuvenate a Teller!
JAY G. SIGMUND,
in THE Country Bard.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03
Tho Sonnets Of an AmateVr Idoal1s1

THIS paragraph is written to introduce Mr..
McCord to you in the guise of literary editor.
He is conducting department in our esteemed
contemporary, the Dispatch, under the e1pan-
Give caption, For Bibliophool and Booblio-
phile". We wish him success in the venture
but We hope his new duties will not interfere
with his duty to this colyum.
THERE'S Just this much about it. Contribs
who expect to keep in the good graces of this
harassed colyumist must supply contributions
for his use on Saturday afternoon, SO that he
can compile Mondays colyum without so much
wear and tear on his brain.
IMAGINE filling all the space below this
paragraph without contributions. Us, we can't
imagine it. Lessee. lessee ah -.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-03

a cOLYUMlsT criticises everybody else;
therefore when hs pulls homer he ought 70
b he ArJt to recognize the fact Saturday
- qlotsd sign reading. lice Cream sand
wiches 1oc", and made voaldrbe pert remarks
about It. Alas! we're way behind the times.
The sporting EDITOR tells M there Is such .
thing - N ;cs cream sandwich
ANT DIS TEN 4 D0Di
1yfom the Sherrard Ulll Bullean.t
The title school building. no longer
used will be sold 1t auction Saturday.
July /, at O'Clock. Size zo130.
ACCORDING to the Bulletin IN Aledo pho
togYaphsr took . .pinoramic" picture OF con-
vention gathering at AndOver.
OUR idea Of real catastrophe IL for man
vho has left his coat at home suddenly to
discover that hs has stopped over not wisely
but too far.
The sennets Of an Amateur healist
I often wonder in the dead bf night,
Tossing in restlsssness upon my bed.
Or bending Ger a Uttered desk, my heo4
Within the circle Of my study light.
Why you have made the thought OF you to me
Like the rapt concept Of an artists brain
would that might some day make you see
How you have filled this life with better light
Have taught it how to soar on high anew.
Seeking its one desire in Heavens blue,
Leaving behind the world and its midnight
Would could hope that might sometime mean
As much to you al you to me have been.i
DAVID F. MCORD.