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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12
Beware Of oi-tments for cataarh
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the -ense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
tho mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by F.
J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. o.. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
races of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the Eenu-
inc. 1t Is taken internally and made in
Toledo. Ohio, by f. ]. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists Price rs ner bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12
Up Before the Bar.

N. H. Brown, an attorney, of Pitts
field. VT, writes: 1--WE have used Dr.
Kings New Life Pills for years and
find them such good family medicine
we wouldn't be without them For
Chills, Constipation, Billiousness or
Sick headache they work wonders, 25o
at Wilkinson & Co., and ]. F. Kie
daisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12

Mt. Clemens, the Mineral Bath City.
is reached without change of cars
only by the Grand Trunk Railway Sys-
tenn through Detroit.
Time tables and beautiful descrip-
tive pamphlet will be mailed free on
application to w. S. Cookson, A. G. p.
A., 1876 Adams street, Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12
gar Mcdonald, treasurer, Brooklyn, N.

gar Mcdonald, treasurer, Brooklyn, N.
Y.
All officers except Thomas D. Flynn
and Albert Leffingwell were re-elect-
ed.
President burton @. Wilkinson of
this city who was in attendance re-
turned home Sunday after gaining
quite a few pointers from being in at
tendance. He will give his report at
the next meeting of the local or
ganization.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12
Superior Court Notes.

F. T. Hughes and John P. Hornish
appeared as attorneys in the case of
F. T. Hughes VS.. Howard Connable,
the suit for the recovery of attorney
fees in the Menu litigation The two
attorneys agreed upon time for a
trial, the date being set as Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.
An information was filed against
Hannah Dunn by Flora Schamper, in
which the defendant is charged with
threatening to assault the plaintiff
Both parties live at Mooar.
The night was unusually quiet al
police headquarters, the night officers
having little to do other than make
their regular rounds. One sleeper ap
piled for berth during the night and
was given lodging.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12
Gu. Of Tune.

Patience you know the name
of that piece?' Patrice-"Do you
mean the one the woman was singing
or the one the pianist was playing?"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12

Fall colds are quickly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, the great
throat and lung remedy. The gen.
uine contains no harmful drugs.
wilkinson & Co.. j. F. Kiadeisch G.
Son,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12
REVERE. MO.
}, . : : : !. . = = : : . :

Miss Lena Painter spent last week
in Keokuk, visiting her sister, Mrs
Austin Clemens, and attended the
street fair.
Mrs. Norton has returned from
her visit at Greensburg, Mo.
Bert Richey came down from Fort
Madison Sunday and spent the day
with his parents.
Mrs. Loveless spent a few days last
week with her daughter, MIS-. Alice
Beard.
Gene Miller is having new house
built on his lots in the east part OF
town.
Owen King is erecting new house
on his lots.
Mr.. John Walker has returned from
visit in Ohio.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-12

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures Of coughs,
colds, Group and influenza. Try it
Wien in need. 1t contains no harmful
substance and always gives prompt re-
lief. Sold by Wilkinson & Co.. and J.
F. Kiedaisch & Son.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
SOME GOOD HINTS
FOR ONE WHO KNITS

For the persistent knitter there may
be had a delightful yarn holder that Is
better than human in the way It holds
and moves the skein. It has four arms.
yet it does not provoke the smcthered
wrath OF the winder who is depend
eEt on some twO-aTmed friend who per-
chance reluctantly consents to mold the
skein and hurries off the yarns by wav-
ing his arms Ike a windmill
There are so few things for the woman
who kuits that we feel like passing
along whatever new IDEAS we hear Of
There is delightful knitting bag made
10 serve the same purpose that the
bracelet basket is made for I think we
all know the little round or oblOng bas-
ket that hold tn knitting ball and
swings over the g of TIE knitter
The new linen vas bag is cut in
two pieces, not unuAe the rounded sides
of leather shopping bag in shape, *
capt that these sides slope gradually M
into a narrow strip two or three inches
wide. The sides are joined together to
hold the knitting. This basket-shaped
affair Is lined, including the strips which
are joined together 10 form a handle
This is slipped over the arm. The baa
may be decorated with a desig.. in
cross-sutching.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Pretty Up-to-Date Lingerie Dresses
Can Be Made by Amateur at Home

In basttng the seams of a skirt or
waist II Is best 10 start il where the
notches are and then haste from that
point up and from the same point down.
II care Is taken 10 carry out these de-
talls accurately the finished garment
VIII be satisfactory. This season lin
geTle dresses are being greatly worn
A larger use Of color is noticeable than
was the case last year. It is apparent
In both the dresses themselves and i'm
the accessories in the way Of trimming
A great deal OF embroidery is 1Ised
and II would hardly be possible 10 Law
TOO much stress on this fact Ii apDears
NOT only In bands, founcing and aIlovers
OF machine work, but in the most elab-
ordte and eXtravagant form OF hand
Charming gowns can be made by even
the most inexperienced sewer, for a. rer-
fecJy plain pattern may be selected and
the dress be made dainty and pretty bv
me way In which the trimming Is an
piled 0P
A favOrite form Of trimming on this
season gowns and frocks is that Of
laying narrow strips along the seams in
unbroken lines, outlining the fashion
aole front and back panels and also ar
ranging them to run the full length Of
Jhe sleeve. While a dress made In this
way viii appear quite complicated when
nnlshed' II Is really a very simple mat
ter TO accomplish the effect IL the
sewer understands how 10 20 about the
work.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16

Many persons make dresses from sheer
material when they would not attempt
a cloth gown. and the girl or woman
who makes her own clothes has an ac-
vantage over the one who Is dependent
upon dressmaker and modlste. II she is
fortunate enough TO have original ideas,
and is willing TO take sufficient time TO
anish her work neatly, her gowns Will
be very satisfactory.
To some women the thought of hand
ling pattern is equal 10 that Of work
ing out a puzzle, but it is because they
do not understand how to go about It.
Before one opens a pattern the label
should be carefully read. particular at
tention being given TO the number OF
pieces It Is said 10 contain
Then It should be opened and the
pieces counted in order 10 make sure
that none are missing.
II is well TO number each piece in TO
tation with a lead pencil, and If 2
colored pencil Is used the figures will
show more plainly.
This accomplished, the WORK Of cor
rectly laying II on the material is sim
plihed. The whole pattern should be
placed before any OF II Is cut cut, and
In this way the pieces may be moved
around until they are arranged 20 the
best advantage.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
7ogUn Has Apple Pie
Taste Tbs Summer

Homegrown apples are meeting with
considerable demand just now, and
dealers are having difficulty in supply
/ ing it. If records of sales count for
anything, more green apple pies are be
ing consumed in Washington this sum-
mer than was the case a year ago.
While the local season on the fruit
Is not commencing earlier than usual.
there are dozens of varieties of applies
on the market which of course, make
dozens Of varieties Of pies. There are
the sour and sweet KINDS; green apples.
and red, ripe ones, and some that, as
far as eating goes, would make a green
persimmo1 blush. But, just the same.
they are apples, and they are selling.
Some OF the fruit was raised in Mary
land and Virginia. Most Of which has
been shipped into Washington from
farms bordering on the Potomac. Pros
poets for the season are for a heavy
trade on the local market
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
OLIVE OIL IS GOOD
FOR GASTRIC TROUBLE

A young woman who had suffered for
years with gastric troubles. was advised
by her physicians 10 take olive OH three
times a day.
As the pure olive oil was extremely
distasteful she compromised by butter
ing her bread, shaking the salt and pen
per over it and then soaking IT in q
tablespoonful Of pure olive oil. In this
way she easily swallowed the required
three tablesIoCnfuls
IN a comparatively short time her d.
gestive troubles wholly dIsappe red
though she had stopped all medicines
and treatment. save deep breathing,
where she used the abdominal muscles
steadily and regularly for five minutes
at a time
When oil is ordered incidentally. Il
will prove less distasteful II eaten on
cress or lettuce. At first a little vinegar
may be taken. the amount gradually
reduced until the pure oil can be eaten
without nausea.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
WHITE NEGLlGEES
MADE OF SWISS

Even the most fashionable dressmakers
lend their talents to the making of most
attractive negligees of white swiss, lace
and ribbon. This wash fabric has come
into more favor for the kind Of garment
one wears in ones own room or for
breakfast and luncheon with the family
alone The swiss is me and has a
small dot, and the negligee is usually
made in two pieces, put together on one
belt, which is covered by a broad sash
Of COlored satin
This is often high-waisted at back and
Is finished at the left with a large ros-
cite and two long ENDS.
The neck is open, in V-shape. and fin
lshed with deep lace ruffles and a bow
Of satin a the back.
The tight elbow sleeves are finished
with deep lace ruffie5 and bow Of
satin at the back.
Such negligees are cooler and fresher
than those Of silk or other materials
that do not wash
The Washington times., 1909-07-16

regular sailor style. A pretty and serv-
iceabls suit car be made Of blue denim
with a collar of white. The separate
shield may be - white OF the same ma
terial as the suit Linen, chambray,
serge and cheyiot are the usual aelec-
tons. The pattern comes in four sizes,
from two to five years, and requires for
the three-year size, 355 yards of ma .ial
q inches wide, rs yards 80 inches wide.
pa yards a inches wide or rs yards
"a inches in width.
This as a Mccall Pattern No 2S82 and
can be obtained at the Palais Royal.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
French Birds.

Mrs. I. G.-SeIect a lean round steak
about one-quarter inch thick, cut in
pieces as nearly as possible four inches
wide, six inches long. Lay on each piece
= small piece of bacon, a little minced
onion, salt and pepper, roll up and tie
with strong white thread or common
Irvine
Have the iron kettle hot and well
creased; drop in the birds TO brown
Wher nicely Drowned add enough hot
water TO keep from sticking, cover tight
ly and let simmer two hours, adding
more water is needed
Make a gravy by browning two table
spOOnfuls of flour; add one tablespoon
The Washington times., 1909-07-16

Marjorie assaging your arms will
undoubtedly develop them some, but /
think YOU viii derive quicker results by
exercising also. Continue massaging
just as you are doing and use the fol-
lowing exercise night and morning.
Hold your arms straight out from your
shoulders, palms up. Clinch your hands
as tight as YOU can and Drug them I'D
and over TO the shoulders, using all the
resistance i'm the movement YOU pos
sibly can Hold YOUR elbows even with
your hands back TO first position au1
repeat DO this ten or fifteen minutes,
Freathing deeply all the wniIn
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
NEWEST HAND BAGS.

Fringed bags are displayed among the
novelties, but the newest handbags are
almost square. shorter at the top than
the bottom, finished with leather handle
and a disk o. good metal that hides the
lock and furnishes a suitable place for
monogran. The later Is eXDensiNe.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
SPRINKLING CLOTHES.

When you sprinkle clothes for ironing
cover the basket with big. heavy blan-
ket and clothes VIII keep moist and not
Place the basket in a cool place. espe-
cially II articles are sprlnkled at night
70 iron the neyf day.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Liver Spots.

E. c. Apply the following lotion
twices a day using a silk sponge or bit
of medicated cotton:
Chloride of ammonia, one dram.
Corrosive sublimate, ten grains.
Distilled witch hazel, three ounces.
Rose water, three ounces.
Mark this Poison" and keep the bot
tie out Of the reach of children and
careless adults. IN applying the lotion
YOU must take great care that none
Of Il reaches the eyes.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Mrs. Bandel's
Solution Of Puzzle.


The name OF new play and a hard
INSTRUMENTATION Button.
The pride of New Observation-Disclosures
An American wrSer-Dusty Miller.
Winters accompaniment and a great
national sport-Snowbal.
Loves old sweet sage-Matrinon
vine
Pansy.
A crown OF victory-Laurel.
An abbreviation Of a boys ma ne. a
proposition and form of the verb to
be--Clematis.
An inhabitant OF the wilds and some
thing suggestive of grace-Tiger lily
An emblem Of peace-Star Of Bethle-
The early bird and part Of an eques-
TRANS outfC-Larkspur
A maiden shy and bIushing - Bride
rose.
The most popular parasite-Ivy.
The flower that sprang from youth S
blood-PassioE flower.
A gypsy's favOTite Teading-Palms.
Sweet sixteen. a wOman's glory. and
an vergreen-Maidenhair fern.
An insect-Firef1y.
In all our grandmother's gardens
Thyme.
An animal covered with fur and an
article Of spparel-FoXglove.
One of fashions prevailing shades
Bluet.
The suburbanite's delight and two
voWels-Cardenia,
A dashing Observation-Disclosures Susan.
A small body OF water and a girls
nsme-Pond Ills.
From an old manse-MOss.
wise man and legal necessity
Solomon's seal.
To crack COR break and a monster
Sna pdrd gOn.
State and a young child-Virginia
Creeper.
domestic animal and q forest s
wealth-DOgWOOd.
To her solution Mrs. Bandel added
this postscript:
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Muslin Underwear

Women's Extra Size Gowns, made
Of fine quality cambria and nainsOOk;
trimmed with embroidery nOr
ard fine tucks. in high and " NJ
low necks. Special.....-...-... =
Womeu's Drawers; extra sizes;
made Of cambria; fun UNI nOr
brella ruffle of tucks and /4S
lace: sizes 3 10 p. Special. - =
CThey are soiled and mussedD
Women's Corset Covers. made Of
fine quality cross barred. daintily
trimmed with lace emDrOid- Inc
cry and ribbon; sizes 60 70 4S
81. STeCial...........,.
WOmen's Drawers, made Of SPLEEN
did quality cambria and Main
sock, trimmed with EN- nr
broiderv and tucks; lengths AOS
26 20 q. Special...-.-..-.-...-
Women's Dressing Sacques, made
Of splendid quality Of fig
ured lawn. sizes % 10 q. I0r
regular value zoe and sec. ASS
Special NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Women's Gowns, made Of excellent
quality nainso0k, in low neck and
short sleeves. neatly trimmed with
lace embroidery beading n 4 r
and ribbon. sizes Is 20 Il; 9AN
regular SL25 value Special. =
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
To Brighten Eyes.

Miss j. D.-Gcod health ana normal
living will keep the eyes bright and
young. Buy "a little glass eye cup lob
tafnable for - ceuts), fill IT half full Of
elderflOvfer water and distilled rain wa
ter. equal parts. and turn it up. over
the hah-closed eye, letting the solution
run freely over the eyebdI This viii
keep the eyes free of dust and other
irritating Accommodations, and add 10
their beauty and brightness The eye
bath should not be given but once day,
preferably at night.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16

Berens' Bakery Rye Bread Is just the
thing for them these hot suitry days.
It digests thoroughly and quickly.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16

Dear Miss Temple:
You certainly are a wizardess. You
simply make Us enter your 'jumbles'
and 'mystics. ~ And that is what / call
pure witchcraft Talk about suffrage
We are slaves. that's what we are
and 10 a wOmanl 1 take of my hat
to you, lady!
The Bailey shrine is q temple
Thereto we poor slaves must come
with aching head over the 'stumpeS,,'
But gee! It's oceans Of fun!'
No, my dear Mrs. Bandel, not slaves
TO a woman, but 10 far swceteT, bright
eT. and more beautiful Tnlngs-the
fiowers-I viii tell you what one OF my
contestants told me- She wrote that
her husband was sure she was going
''daffy' over the flowers and said she
had told him that she would prefer
losing her mind IN the lovely Mystic
Flower Garden than anywhere else in
the world.
I believe you Will finG II more pleas
urable TO be A slave TO lowers than
to anything else.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
2 -. 81 Co. Starch. -:

oieine Soap, Ioc; 3 Glycerine 10c; u. 5.
Mail Soap &c; i0c Mix. &C.; 4 cans Navy
Milk. 25c; Grape Juice, l9c; Lemons, &c
dez. 2l4 II NV. and J. T. D. Pyles y
other stores.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Thanks All
The Contestants.

I wish 10 thank contestants for all the
clever puzzles-along every line ever
heard of, and many l never did hear
of-submitted by them for my consid-
Grafton as a prize contest feature for
another week The preference Of con-
testaEts has been decidedly indicated
throughout the week in their letters for
another weeks contest, and I am very
obedient unto your commands. do
Just the things you say I shall do every
time now don't 10 but I cannot seem
10 overcome the difficulty OF being un-
able 10 use all your clever puzzles the
same week. But I am going to hold
them with the hope of being able 10
use them as a contest feature for some
week IN the future. The Times bids
fair 10 live a long time, and so does the
Woman,s page. Therefore, 90 not be
come discouraged
The Mystic Garden contest closes at
8 O'Clock this afternoon. is your solu-
ton inn
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
81 For the Youngsters.

Try BTownley's Crush ID Milk Chocolate
-Parlors open iii 5:30-I205 G ST.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Wedding Announcements.

S =. W.T. is customary TO send
wedding cards the day after the we'd
ding. They need not be acknowledged
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
COrSetS

Corsets made of batiste:
medium. shorl and EiTdle A5r
lengths, carriers attached n Il
Special. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
A Good Summer c. 3. Corset
made of batiste; me
dium bust; long hip; Ct M
gartors attached; sizes y EFt
30 to IS. Special....,...-.. -
American Lady Corsets: made of
batiste; high bust, long Ct nn
hin and back; garters y W
attached SpeciaI..........
All sizes of Mercerized nOc
cirdIes: the best for sum ~
ner wear Special.....-..-.--..@S
warmers Corset. made of batiste;
high bust. long hip and Ct m
back; garters attached. y .H
Special.-..-.-.-...... ...--....
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Spring Stock.

Cottage Lamps - Gas Ranges 90 Water
Heaters. SIS 18th St c. A Muddiman
& Co, 1904 9 ST.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Answers to the Inquiries
From The Times Readers

: fuI of butter 70 flour 10 form paste,
stir into the liquor ia the kettle. boil up
and pour over the birds,
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
LOCAL MENTION.
II Paws in Every WAY

20 order Schneider's Matt Bread.
means more enjoyable meals. insures bet
ter health for the household. Ask the
grocer 20 send Malt" Bread every time
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Daily Fashion Talks.

This attractive suit has a pretty
blouse, which slips on over the head in
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
| Pronunciation of Deaf.
f. B.-The word is pronounced deaf,
| not deef.
Flies.

Inquirer-Col6 green tea, made very
strong, left TO get cold on the leaves,
strained OF and sWectened in0rdinately,
is as poisonous to Tiies as to human gOs-
sips. Set the syrup mixture about the
veranda In small saucers. Il acts in
few minutes upon the winged pests.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Constant Reader.
To Develop the Arms.

Send in name Of photograph and Il
will be returned.
The Washington times., 1909-07-16
Flowers
A Delight

/ believe I have heard from every
body this week. I never saw so many,
and so varied, solutions of a puzzle. I
have had letters from the workers for
their daily bread and butter. declaring
their delight in the flower contest: tell
ing me the pleasure and recreation they
have obtained in the Mystic Flower
Garden when their day in office or shop
was done.
have had letters from home-makers
and mothers expressing appreciation for
the relief from the monotOnOus round
OF household duties brought TO them in
The Times Mystic Flowers. Messages
Of thanks have come to me from old
ladies' who have retired from lies ac-
ti@ities. and from dear little men and
women who are but beginning them.
All this is as It should be and no
trouble Is too great to promote so much
interest and enjoyment
What One
Woman Writes.
Mrs. D. I. Veihmeyer. 1296 V street
northwest. writes me:
Ny Dear Miss Temple:
I suppose 1 should be ashamed Of
being so childish, considering that I
am the wife Of a poor man and have
six children, all of which places me ia
a position where I have my hands full
as the saying is. But I simply cannot
let your puzzles rest, nor can I rest un-
III have sent you some kind of a set
OF answers. so here it goes again
hope that all my mother readers
nave allowed the children 10 assist in
SOWING the puzzles. Tennyson told US
lhal When we teach the children flowers
We teach them TO know God. and I am
slau 70 have heard from so many moth
efs this week, both through the Moth
ers Corner and the flCwer puzzle
aere IS the solution received from
Mrs. 2. L. Ban6el, 3475 Holmes piace
northwest
The Washington times., 1909-07-16

csverly's plumbing. 1854 G St n. ".
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01
DEATH OF VIM. j. STEVENS.
Eldest Son of Hon. o. b. Stevens
Dies in Atlanta.

Eldest Son of Hon. o. b. Stevens
Dies in Atlanta.
News was received in Dawson late
Tuesday afternoon of the death of
Mr.. w. J. Stevens at his home in At
lanta. The cause of his death was
heart trouble. Mrs. M. J. Yeomans,
his sister, left for Atlanta to attend
the funeral
The deceased was a son of Hon.
o. B. Stevens, and was about 38 years
of age. For number of years he
had held the position of recording
clerk in the Office of the state depart
ment of agriculture.
He is survived by his wife, former
ly Miss Travis, of Fayetteville, and
two children. The remains were
taken to that place Thursday and in
tered in the cemetery there.
VIII Stevens was known here in
Dawson, where he was reared, as a
whOle-souled and generous young
man, and many heard Of his death
with genuine regret.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01
METHODIST CHURCH OFFICIALS
Board of Stewards and Sunday School
Superintendent Elected.

superintendent Elected.
The Dawson Methodist church has
elected its officials for the ensuing
year.
Mr.. w. P, Hornady, who has so
faithfully and efficiently filled the
position of superintendent of the Sun
day school for a number of years,
was reelected to that responsible po-
sition, and Mr.. r. L. Saville was
elected assistant superintendent to
succeed Mr.. ]. T. Raglan, who ex-
pressed desire to retire.
The board of stewards for the en-
suing year are: N. w. Dozier, B. B.
Perry, j. G. Parks, J. T. Raglan, w.
A. McLain, G. w. Dozier, ]. H. Lewis,
r. L. Saville, w. A Baldwin, R. E.
Bell, B. M. Davidson, l.. Lamar, c. A.
Wall, J. M. Bell, E. r. Jordan, J. d.
Laing, M. J. Yeomans, H. A. Petty,
J. c. Hind, C. L. Ivey, T. w Martin
and c. A. Harris.
Messrs. Martin, Ivey and Harris
are new members of the board