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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27
The Pennsylvania System.

Notwithstanding all the criticism OF the
Pennsylvania system that road seems to be able
to point tho way to peace and good will be-
tween the meh~ and the management. 1t an
nounces the conclusion of wage agreement
between representatives Of the 100000 shop
craft workers still employed on the road. 1t
il looked upon az the beginning Of a series of
individual agreements. 1t was year ago that
the Pennsylvania system gave to its employees
an opportunity to have voice in the Pennsyl-
vania management. 1t was in effect fight
against the national officials of the unions,
since the road would deal only with men ac-
tually in its employ The unions fought this,
but the courts sustained it and the men seem
to stick by the road under it. That having been
accomplished the road agreed with its workers
on mutually satisfactory rules covering work
ing agreements, and when that was done an
other agreement was perfected for the estab-
lishment of permanent methods Of settling
controversial questions The representatives
of the men were elected by secret ballot State,
national and other officials Of the unions had
nothing to do with it.
1t is to be expected that the agreement will
be fought by union labor officials, especially
those who get the big salaries and WELD the
most power But it seems to be sufficient to
keep trains running on the Pennsylvania at a
time like this, that road Just having put on a
crack new train between Chicago and New
York, while other roads annuling trains.
Perhaps this is one reason why the heads Of
the railroads are now telling the government to
leave the problem to them; that they will set
tie it by individual agreements with their en-
ployes. But now comes the decision of the
United States circuit court of~appeals holding
that the Pennsylvania management violated
| the transportation act because it was dealing
| with representatives of only Is per cent of its
| employees and had not considered the other 81
per cent. And the United States supreme cour,
| will probably get the case now.
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to confess to the little girl. I don't
blame her for being cold. l have
been skunk. She's told her faith
er everything, Of course. Small
patience the old man will have
with such story as she could tell
him"
Unconsciously he spoke aloud.
He lay there with eyes closed,
and the nurse, peeping in at the
door, reported to the inferno:
Sleeping comfortably"
/ Murray smiled. bitterly. Shall
/ ever sleep again. he thought.
"Ths dull ache is more exquisite
agony than any physical suffering
caused by the accident. I'll have
to give Laura up, of course. Her
father isn't the man to give me a
second trial"
A soft arm stole across his chest
and a long kiss warmed his lips
John hardly breathed for fear the
joy would fade into a dream.
John, do you know me?
my Wife! But l want to con.
TESS. Coralie-"
Never mind" she soothed, 1--WE
known about Coralie all along, bu,
surely we are not going to let q
silly doll come between us, after
all these years!"
"Tis only heaven that Is giver
away, murmured John, closing his
eyes in his first peaceful sleep
while Laura knelt beside him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27
Giving Dirt Roads Attention.

Illinois has made splendid record in the
building Of hard roads. 1t is setting the pace
in hard road construction and is building more
miles Of permanently paved county roads than
any other state in the union with possibly two
exceptions. The Illinois method of testing var
ious types Of pavements has already become
tho standard. although it has not been in opera
ton year. But Illinois is doing something
else in developing good roads. It is realizing
finally that the earth roads must be given some
serious attention. The administration at
Springfield has reached the conclusion that
earth roads are more necessary than paved
roads and that farm to market roads must be
developed along with the boulevard system.
The state is to be commended for its inter-
est in paving the main highways. We trust the
time will come within few decades when all
the main cities are connected with permanent,
Wide pavements and when every township in
the state which really needs hard roads will at
least have its main road paved. But the state
Is even more to>be congratulated because OF its
more recently acquired interest in earth road
Improvement Even il the present interest in
hard roads should continue so years. and II
permanent pavement should be built all Of this
time at the present rate. only a small fraction
Of the Itate's roads would be paved. The dirt
road viii continue to be the basis OF highway
transportation. and the dirt road will need at
tentton as long as there Is a state. We need
al the paved country reads We, can get with
out raising taxation too high. But>we also need
tho Improvement Of every mile OF earth roads
n the STATE. This Il : considerable program,
but u u worth Wills working foe,
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Argus Information
Bureau

@. Why was Christy- Matthewson-
called Big Six? E. NJ. 5.
A. He was so named for New
York chapter Of the Typographical
union. This No. 6 was so promlh-
ent in labor affairs that popular
Christy Matthewson was also called
Big Six.
@. What people eat the heartlest
breakfast, the French, the English
or the Americans? r 1.
A. The French as rule eat NOM
ing until midday except a roll wlla
10 cup of chocolate upon arising.
The English have hearnef
breakfast, but even this the aver,
age American and Canadian would {
consider meager. On this continent
fruit, cereal, eggs or meat, some
kind of bread and coffee is a usual
breakfast.
@. Why will cement set under
water? W. D.
A. The hardening of cement IS
due chiefly to the decomposition o.
compounds of lime upon the add
ton Of water, resulting in the iol-
nation Of calcium hydrate. wnlch
on capitalization binds together
the other solid ingredients. The I'M
tal setting is due principally TO the
decomposition OF the aluminates,
while the final hardening depends
more upon the action of the silie-
ates.
| Q. What is the technical name
for lease on a vessel? W. J. X.
A. The written agreement nnoer
which . vessel is. leased Is called ,
lcharter party.
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Wholesale Conplexisn Depe.

Wholesale Complexlen Dep.
Aside from the blackheads and
pimples OF youth, which are q rath-
er wholesome restraint on youthfal
vanity, the common complaint
about the complexion Is that It
seems muddy or sallow. This sal
low tint, according to the y. X. Mrs.
Sumsey and the busy Ben Told.
shows the. victim needs something
for the liver. Often she does.
though not Is badly as she needs
something for the lungs. :
The healthy complexion Is flesh
tint. Flesh tint ID yellow red. The
yellow il the natural color Of the
skin with its underlying layer OF
fat shining through: the red is con-
tributed by the blood in the minute
vessels Of the skin. Temporarily
withdraw considerable blood from
the flesh tint complexion and you
have a sallow complexion. as in
fainting or fright Permanently
withdraw considerable blood from
the skin and the same sallow APP
pearance follows, as in impover-
ishment of the blood from any
cause or Just stagnation of an ex-
cess Of blood in the great reser-
voir or pool-in the vast network
Of vessels within the abdominal and
lower chest cavities. Here in this
splanchnic pool. according to the
psychologists and surgeons who
have studied shock, a large part OF
the total mass of blood may stag
nate, as much as one-fourth Of ell
the blood of the body, temporarily
as in shock, or for an indefinite
period as in many cases of ptosis
or downward sagging of abdominal
organs, slouchy posture and neglect
of proper physical education.
This will make no lasting impress
sion on the unwise because il
involves some thought, but never.
theless it is fact that the girl OF
woman who has a practical knowl
edge Of hygiene and strives to gel
physical education as we'll as men
tai has the finest complexion ant
the least necessity for artificial
complexion dope.
The simplest, cheapest and mos
surprisingly effective dope 1 cal
suggest for the purpose Of opposin,
sallownes of the complexion is ;
remedy which. unfortunately, doe
not appeal to the judgment Of tn
great majority of those who mos
need it 1t does appeal to the down
right simpletons on the one hand
and to the nuts" or highbrows, Of
the other, but there are lot o
folks who decline to be either simp
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27
Increasing Meat Consumption.

The second largest item in the family budget
: the meat bill. Therefore when the cost of liv-
ag pinches. the family meat allowance Is the
)fst to be curtailed. Teachers of home econom-
p In colleges and high schools and even home
DEMONSTRATION agents in the country have per-
fbtently laid moro emphasis on the economy Of
leat consumption than on. any other item Of
bod. In the war the meat allowance was tho
)fst to feel the restricting influence Of the
'4tional food administration. For years ad-
|ftisements at every turn have shouted the
1Afits Of substitutes for animal products. In
this time there has not been 80 much as one
- setting forth the merits Of meat, milk, but
III and eggs 40 = human food. An article OF
= must be deeply intrenched. indeed, to With
&nd the effect Of such organized and per-
ttent propaganda against its USE The fact
meat has not withstood the effect Of this
IoDAganda, but has SO keenly felt its influence
at those who produce meat and those who
- interested In distributing meat have at
Ikst become aroused to the threatening dan
- Of this ons-sided education. To offset its
l. - ct last coming to the defense Of their pro-
1t. Stockmen have consented to the assess
mt Of 10 cents car on all the live stock
1feppsd to the central markets ~ their con-
Dation to general FUND for carrying ON On
hcational campaign to Increase the consump.
4 ~ Of meats
This II progressive program that has bees
u lang delayed, but now that It has started l
pertain % result in great good. Its bsneficia
1 cts will not b felt alone or even more d.
>tly By those coucsrnsd h he pepductiea an<
hdaing Of meatG It win - q great beneei
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27
Free Speech in Kansas.

In Kansas nobody Is allowed to mention
i strike In fact, according to the state law,
nobody is allowed to strike In . basic industry.
The railroad men are out on strike. William
Allen White editor and author, didn't know
Jauch about the merits Of the strike, he says,
I ut he had a certain amount Of sympathy for
A)e strikers On display in the window Of his
Newspaper office he posted a card in which he
Expressed 49, per cent sympathy with the
3trikers. It was against the law, and Governor
Henry Allen sent him word to take it down.
eTilliam claimed he had perfect right to free
speech, to a free press and to express his opin-
Ion in any way he wanted to. The governor,
lie long friend and companion on memorable
"Trip to Europe and many others. told William
BE was a law-breaker. William replied that the
NV exceeded the states power, under the fed
&fal constitution, and that even Kanses couldn't
Nuzzle him.
ii Henry called his counsellors, made an in
36stigatton and decided that William was a
fTiminal. So William was subject to arrest
e1d Henry sent the attorney general after him.
William took down the display card. Probably
Il isn't over yet. William may stand trial and
~ glad to then and there fight for free express
don Of his opinion. Henry will then demand
bat law-breakers be placed in durance vile OF
compelled to enrich the state treasury for in
faction engineered with malice afosethousht
a. the one side will be William. fighting the
tieat principles Of free government, and on
he other Henry, demanding that the laws en-
eted by free people be upheld. Both men
1e editors. Both can WRITE Why not make
itwo serials, Henry and by William and
&Filliam and Me- by Henry?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27
The Faux Pas of The Young
Ruffian


What course must I, a father reared in an
atmosphere of rural modesty, where, they
say, children should be seen and not heard,
what, let me ask, what course must l follow
in curbng, or attempting to curb. the too i'm
pulsive conversational tendencies Of a diminu-
tive youth who, while he possesses many ad-
mirable, in fact extraordinary. qualities, of
which, may assume, certain portion Is in
herited from his paternal parent has other
traits which, were l less gallant less of the
adoring husband-but perhaps l stray.
The impulsive conversational tendencies Of
my son, that was the subject of my discourse,
believe. We were, some friends with my
family and myself, lolling somewhat lazily on
the lawn OF our summer home, upon the exact
spot, have been given to understand, where
the daughter of Black Hawk was inferred some
years ago, and where the aborigine was wont
to crouch and lie in wait for the unvary deer
but again lose the thread of my tale.
All. yes; We were, as l have said, on the
lawn of our summer home when oddly enough
was attracted by two passing young ladies'
All, the styles Of feminine costuming are not
let me say, what they were in the days of
my cloistered youth-then the mOllet, as I
early learned to say in Paris, was never Wis
Toned in public, not to mention-but again the
thread is broken.
One of the young ladies was not, az thew
say, difficult to look at She was attired in
what, among those who are not too delicate
III tueH ucslSudtlOuS, are known as "kQtckS".
was giving the beauties OF nature q some
what divided attention when suddenly the voice
Of The Young Rufian impinged upon nv con-
seriousness. did not at first understand his
words, but the young lady-she of the "knicksn
seemed not, to be puzzled at their tmport.
Distinctly l saw her blush and drop her head
while at the same time she seemed to be seized
by an uncomfortable desire to laugh. And
then The Young Ruffian repeated his phrase
repeated it loudly and distinctly, 80 that there
was no-no. not the slightest!-chance for
me to fail in catching the full sixnidcance of
his mot.
Miss" the precocious youngster said in
eject, i fear You you wereover -hasty in leav-
VEG your boudolr. Then he smiled sweetly
and continued with his play while l.
There is no fathoming the mind Of 4 child
l was displeased, naturally, as q proper parent
should have been; but-ah! he renewed INV
fading faith in the inherent modesty Of woman
a faith which the fashions OF the time have
sorely tried. And l am glad 20 faithfully r.
have 7ecorded the incident
PROBABLY Henry James will turn ove,
in his grave when he reads the foregoing. I'm,
B. L. T., being kindly soul, will murmur enc,
| so bad; even Henry could do worse"
NUlERAL RIMEA
Kate! Kate! Kate!
You're awful late.
Come! Get up;
It's 7:45.
". MINSTREL.
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The Daily Short Story

but I wish I had not met Coralie.
He hurriedly left the room and
hunted up telephone booth. He
took out his watch.
Three O'Clock! By George!
There's that note to Mears &
Bornright. Gone to protest! r.
mean to go to the bank this after
noon. Hang it all. If hadn't
met Coralie it would all have been
attended to. Come to think OF it,
though, l haven't got the $500 in
the safe. Well, short life and a
merry one for me-" he laughed.
Then he joined Coralie on the side
walk just as the chauffeur rounded
the corner. He dismissed the man
for the day.
Weaving his way through the
crowded traffic took all his mind so
his troubles.
Teach me to drive!" suddenly
begged Coralie.
Murray was dismayed. He dis
liked anyone but his chauffeur to
touch his wheel.
well we II nave 10 get on long
s'ietcn VI Ioaa' no el.y slreets LOT
nosice, anu ne 'ufheo on'o Tue
eo .1.. ioau
nice to spend in poky office. l
believe in taking a good time as
$50, go 20 thrae .na VS. h,,, " meee q
..et u ~, $50
oba,,Ls r,os-..," e. ,a,,. ~
,aht,' W." "us ,s Sme , .nas .Ss
1,eas;. oe' nan;.t su 'aa. .ne
neeplns VI an appoinln.ehs was d
s,r Hnu IN haanen Cor CO. lis :. WV" ne,
INV w;sa - ha thonaht oct;i, 20 ~
1;tt,a n,;rx - sonS ~ w 49, oan
T snuh har,., ha ra.sona5 " ~
a. Carn,;o 1aurhnS ~ -
80 " ". az ane 10. .aas sa';,; On. pu. one
neau vi n,s an ~. .a n;n 'ufneu'
I Gu oo op A"'' LID i"o'
I S LASH
IlouIs aieer~afu when murray
e W nall9ell ne Aounu niiliseii
on ..r q nosp.eai e a.,
1;n n 'i4o'i Gu VI 'no
nu .S o. anA,ous.s
Don o WHY. iou lah lnto no
oeuy; VI course; your nerves are
.ellloIy shaAeh' Du' II might nave
oo &C.. ~o: :.
| Can IL De possible mat Coralle
J was unnui' ne .nousht' II So
.an sue NC 81 meartless as 10 utter
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27
HEALTH TALKS
BY William Brady. M. |


or nuts yet who certainly Wonla
benefit from . course Of this medi-
cine II they could only be ca1oled
into giving 1t a faithful trial Inc
remedy is half . dozen somersaults
on the floor each night and morn
INK, half a dozen forward rolls as
q minimum. Take as many more
as you have an appetite for. and
having rolled your quota forward,
il you're young yet try rolling a
few backward too: Darndest fool
ishness you ever heard of, but it
does get that etaghant blood out OF
the splanchnic pool and back into
circulation.
Questions and Answers.
Hand and Heart in This Work
I beg inconsiderate correspondents
to believe I am giving my hands
and heart freely to this work, not
to mention mind, but that l do not
and will not give my eyesight to
serve those who inconsiderately
write with lead pencil or in an in
eligible manner.
Bran-When I am away from
home it is difficult for me to regu-
late my habits. Please tell me
whether it makes any difference
whether one takes SO much bran or
so much mineral oil for the bowels
B. R. e.
| Answer-Bran should be your
choice.
Ill Advised Use of Saccharin-Is
there any harm in taking abou,
three grains of soccharin daily, az
an artificial sweetener In place Of
sugar? Have been put on a die
for albuminuria and overweight.
MRS. J. G. F.
Answer-Yes. Saccharin should
never be used unless by specific di
rection of your physician. Their
can be no objection to a certain
amount of sugar in the diet Of ont
who has albuminuria or who is ov
erweight. Saccharin is capable Q
destroying blood corpuscles ant
weakening the heart.
| After Effects. of Casing - Viii
one who has been overcome by il
Eliminating gas have any after eff
fects such as stomach, lung o
heart trouble? c. G.
i AnsWer-The constituent Of il
Eliminating gas which is most poi
sonous is carbon monoxide. Poi
soning of carbon monoxide is likel
to leave the system generally in
J bad condition for several months.
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A CAP AND BELLS.
BY Mrs. Caroline H. Wilson, 81 Nor
gan Street, New Bedford.

Copyright, 1922, by Wheeler SYM
dictate, Inc.)
Bob and 1 are going on the
yacht club cruise, Halliwell; better
come with U.S." remarked John
Murray to his friend, pushing back
his chair and lighting cgiaret.
Halliwell threw his cards into
the center of the table.
mo, thank you. Murray, 1 must
get back to the office. Your eternal
good times would be the death of
me. Have to think of the wife, you
know. I'll take my pleasure at
the other end of life"
Eternal good times!" thought
Murray, as he walked down the
street, alone. II haven't had many
good times lately. Business is rot
ten. And Laura is cold as ice, al
though l could have staked my life
that Laura would have stuck if l
had earned only a day laborer's
pay. Well, perhaps l had better
give up the cruise and go back to
the office. There are several i'm
portant letters that ought to 90 out
on the next mail" Halliwell's re-
mark still ranked.
He was walking down the ave-
nue. when, one block away from his
office, he met his wife's old school
friend, Coralie Winter.
why. how do you do, john
she exclaimed. holding out her
hand. Had lunch YETI" and with
out giving him time to answer, add
ed, II am most famished."
John hesftated the fraction of a
moment, then gave up all thoughts
of office work.
where shall we lunch today?''
she asked, cody. letting a casual
passerby gather the impression
that they had been in the habit OF
meeting. John colored and looked
after the man just as he, by some
mental telepathy, turned and look
ed John over from head to foot.
Il don't care" exclaimed he, mo.
rosely, anywhere you please"
"A corner of the English tea
room would suit all right. L think
a good lobster Newburg would
please me down to the ground"
Murray groaned inwardly, ani
tried to visualize the state Of his
pocketbook. They found a seclud
ed corner at the far end of thu
room, where John soon recovered
his usual good Spirits. He wa.
laughing heartily at some witticisn
OF Coralie when she happened tt
remark: "Oh. I'd love to go as fal
as the yacht club with you"
Would you? Well, be a goo,
sport and come with me. Therel
be plenty of foom. Pm going t,
motor down with my luggage thil
afternoon and let the chauffeu,
bring back the machine. Dare you
You'll have an awfully good time.
Take your dare. I'm going t,
telephone and then I'll be with 20,
in a jiffy."
\ Murray tipped the waiter with tn
last change he had in his pocket
and rose to follow after Coralie
Just as he leaned to pick ND hi
fallen handkerchief, he was stunne
to hear his wife, talking to a wo
man friend behind him.
well, what of it," asked Joh]
Of himself, bristling in self defense
"Coralie Is an old friend Q
Laura's."
1 1rpot fhA T.
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Jack Pickford and Marilynn Miller are act
ing like folks that are really in love. And the
strange PIT Of it is they may be. despite tho
shorts of press agents to spoil their romance.
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BELL COMPANY TO BUILD.

Chicago, July H. Directors Of
the Illinois Bell Telephone COM
pany approved an expenditure Of
81, 200.417 covering new buildings
for Chicago and &7so,zl4 outside Of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27

/; The inventor threatens to destroy the ply
heal usefulness Of golf. There is Low device
p the end Of the club that enables player to
tack up the ball without bending.
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AT the moment We could wish that our
summer home were located within 4 block ~
the Office. Here We are At eco o. IA. inst
nearing the penultimate line.
Doubtless dinner will be over yhsn ~
reach home and We shall have developed =
first class crouch. A. last line. Well
THIS u limo Of duty. mot Of Wit
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27

n An Indiana minister says that the present
Industrial strife can be calmed by tho church.
There would be no strife in the world II men
would but practice the simple teachings Of
Ehristianity
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27

vice President Coolidge Is reported to have
|slnsed to kiss a pretty moving picture actress.
PGhaps he had been eating onions, or some
ding.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27

/; Senator Townsend asserts he has convinced
himself there was no fraud in the election Of
His neighbor, Mr.. Newberry. Now II, he can
HoAvince the other hundred million Of US.
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THURSDAY, JULY a, 1sss.

4 IA lot Of fishermen have lost thear fear of
|nakes since the prics Of red he1 - -
ianced to Sc per pint.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-27

The next premier Of China is reputed to be
tory wealthy. Thus he can devote his time to
ht Welfare Of his coantry instead Of to fatten-
)nf his bank roll.