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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20
KEOKUK
DENTAL PARLORS
Fifth and Main over Younker's.
Office hours, 8 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Seven Years Of Proof.


"I have had seven years Of proof
that DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
best medicine to take for coughs and
colds and for every diseased condi
ton of throat, chest or lungs" says
w. v. Henry, of Panama, Mo. The
world has had thirty-eight years OF
proof that DR.. Kings New Discovery
is the best remedy for coughs and
colds, lagrippe, asthma, hay fever
bronchitis, hemorrhage of the lungs
and the early stages of consumption
Its timely use always prevents the de
velopment of pneumonia Sold under
guarantee at Wilkinson & Co.. and J
F. Kiedaisch & Son.
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RHEUMATISM is
EASILY CURED
Science Proves it Only Symptom of
Inactive, Feeble Kidneys Which
Fall to Filter Out
Acids.
TRY THIS HOME RECIPE
Get These ingredients From the Drug
Store and Mix Them at Home
at Very Small Cost.

Recent hospital reports show that
the dread disease, rheumatism, is
steadily increasing throughout the
country. All known means of relief
are being suggested to save the great
amount of suffering this winter, es.
pecially among those who are not
In position to pack up and visit the
noted health resorts to be treated.
Recent tests prove rheumatism not
exactly disease in itself, but Sc
we're symptom of kidney trouble, a
condition caused by clogged up pores
OF the eliminative tissues in the kid
neys which fail to filter the poison
GUS waste matter and uric acid from
the blood, permitting these substances
to remain in the veins and decom-
pose, usually settling about the joints
and muscles, causing the intense pain,
swelling and stiffness of rheuma-
tism.
The following simple home treat
ment will cure Rheumatism and is
harmless and inexpensive, and so
simple that anybody can mix it at
home.
The ingredients are: Fluid Extract
Dandelion, one-half ounce; compound
Kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Go to any
good prescription pharmacy and get
these three harmless ingredients and
mix them by shaking in bottle, tax
ing as ad ose a teaspoonful after
each meal and again at bedtime.
There is nothing better in the world
for backache, kidney and bladder
trouble, too. Such symptoms as fire
quent and painful urination, soreness
weakness, general and nervous de
bflity are caused by certain acids ant
poisonous waste matter, decayed tbs
sue, ETC., in the blood which TIKI
kidneys will clear and purify after :
few doses of this prescription.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20
LIFE OF A p1Mp1.E
Compilations are Cleared and Pirples
Disappear Overnight Without
Trouble.

The dispensers of poslam, a new
skin discovery, ask that notice be
given that no one is urged to purchase
1t without first obtaining an expert
mental package Those who have
tried it will find that the fifty-cent
box, on sale at Wilkinson e. Co.'s and
all drug stores, is sufficient to cure
the worst cases of eczema, where the
surface affected is not too large.
The itching ceases on first application.
1T will also cure acne, letter, blotches,
scaly scalp, hives, BARRIERS and every
other form of itch, including itching
feet. Being fiesh-colored and contain
ing no grease, the presence of poslam
on exposed surfaces, such as the face
and hands, it not perceptible. Water
and soap cannot be used in connec-
ton with it, as these irritate and pro-
long skin troubles, sometimes even
causing them.
AS to the experimental package Of
poslam, it can be had free of charge
by mail of the Emergency Labora-
tories, 80 West Twenty-ffth street,
New York. 1t alone is sufficient to
clear the complexion overnight, and
to rid the face of pimples in twenty
four hours.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20
HONEST DEALING

Is the slogan of the business word
today. No institution can attain to
great success without it, We are striv-
ing to build the greatest dental bust
ess in this part OF the country, bar
ring none, on this great principle.
When we say our dental service is
the best and that we guarantee to cor
rect anything that may go wrong free
of charge, VIC mean exactly what we
say We make the best 22-k gold
crowns for 81 and the best bridges
with porcelain facings and gold back
ing with gold showing much or little
or not at all. Just the way you wish
it. The men that do our crown, bridge
and plate work are able, skilled and
experience workmen that know just
how to do things just right and make
them look natural. We are doing
nice business which shows our parlors
have come to stay. Our prices are:
22-k crowns ................ $500
Bridges (per tooth) ............ 400
rulings ................ .ou
Teeth per set ............ -. 800
Treatment Observation-Disclosures. Free
All work guaranteed.
adv attendant
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20
What Would You Do?

In case of burn or scald what
would you do to relieve the pain? Such
injuries are liable to occur in any fam
lily and everyone should be prepared
for them. Chamberlain's Salve ap-
piled on soft cloth will erlieve the
pain almost instantly, and unless the
injury is.a very severe one, will cause
the parts to heal without leaving q
scar. For sale by Wilkinson & Co.
and j. F. Kiedaisch & Son.
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aggregation, who are working on the
Santa Fe near Medill, are becoming
quite nuisance, and means should
be taken to keep them out of town.
C. ]. Kirch of Keokuk was visitor
with his parents in Kahoka Thursday.
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impressive Service.

The memorial services of the order
are very impressive. Each lodge in
the country holds services on the first
Sunday of December each year and
they are generally of an elaborate ma.
ture.
A lighted candle is provided for
each deceased member of the lodge
and as Inc name is called, the candle
is snuffed out. Some of the larger
lodges only hold services over those
members VINO have passed beyond
during the current year. Keokuk
lodge will honor all of the departed
brothers" at the service here.
The local lodge lost three members
by death since the last memorial day
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20
Husband and Wife Cured.

l had bad form of catarrh. My
left nostril was closed entirely. There
was also constant dripping of blood
from the right. only used Hyomei
a little over two weeks, and am now
cured My husband was also cured
of catarrh and lung trouble two years
ago by Hyomei.-Mrs. Harry Obney,
Alliance, Ohio.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20

| KeokuK merchants can buy guar
anteed circulation fer their advertise,
ments If they use The Gate City. There
is no secrecy about the circulation OF
| this paper. It Is open to patrons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20

still confined to his bed.
Miss Valentine and Clemence Da-
daat were guests at the home CT Miss
Fry in Keokuk Monday.
Mrs. F. M. Letter and Miss Mildred
were visitors in Warsaw Wednesday,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20
Would You Like
to Improve Your
Complexion?
How Many Women are Bringing
the Glow of Health to their
Faces With Home Treat
ment and at Small
Cost
(From Chicago Record erald.)


The following wash has accom-
plished wonders with the compilations
of thousands of women throughout
this country. 1t is perfectly harmless
to the tenderest skin and its bene-
fetal effects can be seen Immediately
upon beginning its use Obtain at
your drug store Rose Water, 2 ounces;
Cologne Spirits, / ounce; Eppotone, 4
ounces. Put the Eppotone in a pint
of hot water (not boiling(, and after
dissolved, strain and let cool Then
add the Rose water and Cologne Spir-
its.
One of the best features about this
toilet preparation is that it can be
easily and conveniently prepared at
home, thereby keeping supply of it
at all times upon the toilet table. It
is really remarkable how it transforms
homely faces into those fresh, charm
ing compilations that are the admira-
ton Of all beholders.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20

Merchants can get q larger circula
ton for their advertisements through
The Gate City than through any other
Keokuk newspaper. Circulation guar
anteed the largest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20
.,,,.tv Event In the City Hall at Ham,
ilton With Promise of
Very Enjoyable Time For
Those Present.
NEWS FROM HAMILTON
frank Letter and Cow Were in a
Mixup Which Resulted in the
Man Having Leg
Bruised.
1Ry a staff Correspondent

/ HAMILTON, ILL.,, Nov. 20.-The full
hast of Down in Dixie" will re
kearse tonight at the city hall.
c. A. Root and granddaughter Wini
he'd departed for Kansas City to at
(eud the funeral of their granddaugh
|er and sister, Miss Verne Root.
Frank Letter came near having a
kerious accident near the depot Tues
iw. He was leading a COW and in
kmssing wagon the COW became ex
Fitted and in the mixup that followed
m. Letter had his leg twisted and
&used. He considers himself lucky
Nat some bones were not broken.
The following young ladies will act
L sponsors for leap year dance to
\ given in the city hall Friday even
he: Misses Clemence Dadant, Char
lite Robinson, Bessie Leroy, Hazel
Guthrie and Alice Spencer About
kby couples will enjoy the evening in
tnnclng and cards.
Herman Rigg will have charge of
khe Gate City's delivery through Oak
rood for a few days.
Surprise Party.
A very pleasant surprise and birth
by party took place Tuesday even.
BIZ when twelve friends came in upon
Miss Bessie Letter and reminded her
bat she was fifteen years old A
|Ey pleasant evening was enjoyed by
VI The following were present. Miss
fadene Letter, Myrtle McClula, Greta
)homas, vern Schelson, Mary Dennis,
bonnie Chambers. Minnie O'Brien,
eba Davidson, Margreta Martin,
Vanda Ernst and Glenn and Lois LET
Mrs. W. N. Arnold is quite sick at
pr home. Her mother Mrs. Condgon
with her during her illness.
E. P. Athey of Bushnell visited at
Be home of Frank Letter Tuesday
gbt, He returned to his home We'd
ssday.
Mrs. j. H. Crawford left Tuesday
ight for Kansas City to attend the
neral of her niece. little vern Moore
L. and Mrs. Moore lived in Keo
PIX last year and Miss Vern will be
Emembered by many of her little
f1ends who went to school with her
Eere.
Mrs Bert Byers who was taken
ck two weeks with typhoid pneu.
onia is not improving as rapidly as
puG be wished She is also having
onble with her teeth.
Miss McAnulty left for Champagne
ednesday on a short visit.
Mrs, White is confined at home with
feumatism.
Mrs. J. e. Hobson is visiting at the
pne of Gus Hobson, south of Ham.
ton.
Mrs Whitlow expects to stay at
home of her sister, Mrs. Hobson,
k winter.
Varroll Swanson who was taken
last Saturday with bad cold is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20

SARAp T1LfzABETH:
Those mullins YOU liked SO well were
made from Gold Medal Flour Irzr
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20

Roose.
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country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19

hce. She was found badly shaken up,
but apparently no bones were broken,
and limping and with her hand to her
head, was assisted on another bridge
line car going in the direction of Rock
Island.
Sponge Case Again on Trial.-The
retrial of the $4,000 damage case of
Mrs. Annie Arp, administrator of the
estate of her deceased husband, Jo-
hannes Arp, VS.. DIR. A. l.. Hageboeck,
Dr. J. T. Halter and DR.. J. H. Meyhaus,
was begun in the district court yester-
day before Judge Barker, with all
three defendants present in the court
room. Mrs. Arp is suing the three de-
PENDANT doctors ON the allegation that
at the time they performed an opera
ton on her husband, they left piece
of gauze, otherwise styled surgeons
sponge, in the wound, and that later
this caused an abscess which eventu-
| ally resulted in death. At the former
trial of the case the jury disagreed
and were discharged without verdict
At that time DR.. Meyhaus had the case
dismissed as to him after the introduc
ton of the evidence OF the plaintiff. A
motion was filed in connection with
the present trial to again have DR.. Mey.
haus released as one of the defendants
on the allegation that at the former
| trial it was shown he had no RESPONSE
bility in connection with the opera
| ton on Mr.. Arp. Judge Barker an
nounced he would take UP this motion
and decide it some time during the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19
NEWS OF THE NEIGI1BORS

trial, presumably after the evidence of
the prosecution has again been pro-
duced.
New Smallpox Case-J. Newcomer,
aged % years, 62S fremont avenue,
has smallpox and is at st. Roberts
hospital.
Obituary Record. - John Engel, an
old man who has been in Davenport
for a number of years, died yesterday
at the Scott county hospital from can
Ger of the stomach He had been at
the county hospital for only a few
days. He was SO years of age, and
before he died said that he had no
relatives in this country. He had been
living at the Deutsche Gest house on
West Third street when he was taken
sick.
Carl G. Hansen, an employe of the
Mueller Lumber company for many
years, and of late employed as janitor
at the Hageboeck building, died Sun
day morning at 500 o'clock at his
home, S26 West Second street, aged rs
years. He had been ailing for about
six months. Last January he under
went an operation for appendicitis and
had been home about three weeks.
Mrs. Rose ID. Moody, wife of Frank
M. Moody, died Sunday morning at heI
home, Fremont avenue, heart trouble
| hpjnO the cauca Of doath Hor N, n dau
name was Rose Bohnhof and she was
| born in Davenport and raised here, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
Bohnhof. She was born May 26, 1870
Besides her husband, Frank M. Moody
she is survived by six children. Frank
Georgeanna, Christian, Martha. Leroy
and Herbert Moody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19
DAVENPORT

Last Injunction Case Disposed Of
The last of the bunch of IL injunctions
started against as many saloon keepers
recently by the Civic federation was
disposed of yesterday by Judge Boil
linger. The case was that of Nels Pc
tersen VS.. w. l. Goodwin, Mona Miller
and J. F. Miller. The defendants.
through Attorney M. v. Cannon, made
no defense, and after temporary in
junction had been granted, consented
that it be made permanent. This per-
manently enjoins the defendants from
the unlawful sale of intoxicating Ii
quors in Davenport and the entire Sew
enth judicial district comprising Scott,
Muscatine, Clinton and Jackson coun-
ties.
Woman Jumps Off Car Backward
A well dressed woman of about 25
years of age caused no little excite
ment on the bridge line about 1870
o'clock Sunday night by jumping off
the car backward and striking on her
head. She had told the conductor of
the car that she had taken it by mis-
take, as it had been her intention of
taking the Fourth avenue car to Mo.
line. Without asking him to stop the
car or sounding the bell, she hurried
to the rear platform and jumped off
ductor and others went to her assist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19

City Council Room, Rock Island,
ILL.,, May Is, 190S.-The council met
in regular session at s p. M. Mayor
Schaffer presiding, and all the alder
men present
The minutes of the last regular and
adjourned sessions were read and ap-
proved.
Alderman Tuckis from the finance
committee submitted an ordinance,
which was considered and adopted by
unanimous vote, allowing the labor
payroll for week ending May 16, as
follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19

ordinance providing for said improve
Eent, and moved its Immediate con-
Carried.
Alderman Ellinwood moved the
adoption of the ordinance as read.
Adopted BY unanimous vote.
Alderman Ostrom offered a resolu-
ton that matter of drain on Thirty
sixth street near. Eighteenth avenue
be referred to plumbing inspector,
chief OF police and health commits
sioneT, with power to act. Adopted
The mayor named Alderman OStrom
as a member of the Rock Island In:
custrial commission, TO succeed A. G.
Anderson.
Alderman Blochlinger from the
sewer committee reported granting
various parties right to make sewer
connections. Report adopted.
Alderman Blochlinger offered a res
olution authorizing the sewer commit
tee TO purchase six catch basins and
six flush boxes. Adopted.
Alderman Smith moved that the
matter of Ninth street paving ordi-
rance be laid on the table. Lost, 9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19
Act Quickly.

Delay Has Been Dangerous in Rock
Island.
Do the right thing at the right
time.
Act quickly in times of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Doan.s Kidney Pills act quickly.
Cure all distressing. dangerous kid
ney ills.
Plenty of evidence to prove this
Charles Greves of 1924 Third ave-
nue., Moline, ILL.,. says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills have been in my family on sew
eral occasions. My wife suffered some
time with severe backaches caused by
disordered condition of the kidneys
and have been troubled in the same
way, the pains across my loinsl at
times being almost unbearable. Since
, learning of Doan's Kidney Pills. how
ever, these backaches and kidney dis
arrangements are thing of the past.
/ made statement some years ago
recommending Doan's Kidney Pills.
and / repeat that Doan's Kidney Pills
are all that they are represented to be
and a sure cure and safe cure for kid.
ney disease"
Plenty more proof like this from
Rock Island people. Call at Harper
House pharmacy and ask what Gus.
toners report.
For sale by all dealers. Price. SO
cents. Foster-Milburn company, Buf.
falo, New York. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's--and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19
MOLINE

Class Makes School Present.
Through the generosity of the class
of 1908 Lincoln's Gettysburg address
will be wrought in bronze and left as
its legacy to the school, A handsome
bronze tablet backed by slab of blue
marble has been received and is to-
be placed in the assembly room. 1t
measures 12x1SA inches. This hand
some memorial was secured through
the interest taken in Lincoln relics
by ]. B. oakleaf
First Big Boat Lands.-For the first
time in great many years the resi-
dents of Moline were startled at hear
ing the whistle of one of the larger
steamboats, yesterday afternoon, when
the steamer Columbia tied up at the
foot of Sixteenth street The steam
boat was welcome guest and a num-
Der of people who were down town
went to the river bank to take look
at the boat, for indeed it is quite a
sight to see one of these. boats in the
Moline port. 1t is the first of the
larger boats to make the trip through
the locks and this was done with just
a slight accident to the boat. When
the boat swung into the lock it was
carried against the shore and some
minor damage inflicted.
Arrest Crap Shooters.-In the dim
| light afforded by a kerosene lamp
four young men whiled away the early
hours of yesterday in a small room
of building on Second avenue shoot
| ing craps. 1t was not a real high
| toned game, as is seen in large
gambling house, but was in the nature
of levee game, for the bones We're
rolled upon the floor with an occa-
sional come seben," come leben,"
from an excited player. The hands
of the clock pointed to 2:45 a. M.
when a couple of officers dropped into
| the place and arrested the party.
Those caught were Frank Donahoo,
J. g. Eckman. William Tiedeman and
] H. Richie, colored. 1t was thought
best to break up the game for the
boys were losing entirely too much
sleep.
Gets Free Scholarship.-Morton
Carlson, member of the honor roll
of the high school graduating class,
has been rendered the honor of a
scholarship at the University OF Hi
nois. The decision as to what pupil
should enjoy the privilege was left
with Principal Nutting who has placed
it ON a worthy recipient. The schol-
larship entities young Carlson to free
Tuition for four years course at the
university. He must undergo an ex-
Elimination next month to qualify The
saving amounts to $10G in tuition dur
ing the four years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19

The clerk presented bill of George
W. Gamble. in sum of $3.50, for re-
cording plat of recently annexed ter
ritory
Alderman LAWYER moved the bill be
allowed. Adopted by unanimous vote.
The clerk read petition from Allen,
Myers & Co. for permission to make
sewer connections. Referred to sewer
committee with power to act
The clerk read petition of Peoples
Power company for permission to
open paving to extend gas service.
Referred TO the street and alley COM
mittee with power to act.
The clerk read request of John
Demery for permission to do scaven-
ger work. and Offering to pay $50 for
said permit Referred to license and
markets committee.
The clerk read invitation from in
vitation committee, for council to par
ticipate in the exercises OF Memorial
day.
Alderman Utke moved invitation be
accepted and council attend in body.
Adopted.
The clerk presented bond of w. e.
Bailey, in sum of $500. 10 bring streets
and alleys in w. E. Bailey's Tenth
street addition to grade in Is months.
| Alderman Blochlinger moved bond
be accepted and plat adopted. Adopt
ed by unanimous vote.
The clerk presented plat of Black
Hawk Fifth addition
| Alderman Frick moved plat be
adopted. Adopted by unanimous vote
+ The clerk read communication from
property owners asking that council
by ordinance grant the c., R. |. & P
Railway company right to alteritstracks
along river trent near Eleventh
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
The clerk read an ordinance grant
ing the company The right requested
/ Alderman Ostrom moved that the
petition and ordinance be referred to
an adjourned meeting of the council
Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Alderman Smith moved as a sub
Istitute that the matter be referred
ito the street and alley committee Il
report at next meeting. Substitute,
lost, II to 3. The original motor
Twas then carried.
The clerk presented his annual re
IEort, which on motion was received
land ordered published in the annua
reports.
Alderman Ellinwood submitted re
lport of the board of local improve
lments, recommending the improve
ment OF Thirty=sixth street from Four
lteenth to Eighteenth avenue: Thirty
fifth street from Fifteenth to- Eigh
lteenth avenue, and Eighteenth ave
nue. from Thirty-fifth to Thirty-sixti
streets, by laying water mains; tc
lgether. with city engineers estimat
of cost of said Improvement at SIS
1850.
Alderman Ellinwood offered a resc
Luton that city engineers estimate
! a just and reasonable one, and sam
be adopted. Adopted
Alderman Ellinwood submitted a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19

Alderman Tuckis from the finance
committee submitted an ordinance,
which was considered and adopted by
unanimous vote, allowing claims
against the several funds, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19

Continued on Page Four.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-19

We will give you fres q COPY
OF Nine. Yale's e6-page book on !,
Beauty and Physical culture II
you live out of. town. write " and L
We will mail you copy