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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-02
LOST.
FOUND.

FoUND-Ladies gold watch and fob.
Owner can have same by paying for
this adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-02
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, SIS
Concert street
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wANTED,

WANTED-Two dining room giria,,
good wages for experienced walters.
10 South Third, the Baltimore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-02

Gate City Want Ads get results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-23
FOR RENT.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in Alcxan
,lria City and County to know tina
we are selling the OLD TOWN CA:
NOE-stop in and see them. +. Z
Knight & Son. st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-23

WANTED "a boy as clerk in M
grocery store. Apply in hand%ritin;
Of applicant to J. c. MlLEtRN.
N22-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-23
zGIn0 for Your Skin
eczema. Pimplcs, Rash and All ski
Affections Quickly Healed.

No matter what the trouble, &C.
:ema, chatting, pimples, salt rhcum
Lemo instantly stops irritation. Tn
.ure comes quick. Sinks right H.
eaving no trace. Zcno is a vanishin,
liquid. Your skin fairly rcves witt
!elight the moment I2mo is ap
,iicd. Greatest thing on earth for dan.
druf.
Inc wonderful way in which eczema
ashes. pimplcs, dandruff, letter
quickly heals by the magic touch 0
Lcmo is marvellous. Zcmo is sold b.
eading druggists everywhere, ard il
Alexandria by Taylor's Drug Store
Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-23
SWAN Bros.
King and Pitt Streets
Wide
Embroidery
Flouncings at
Reduced
Prices

We place on sale Friday
ten pieces wide embroidery
floun cings as inches wide.
Regular S1.00 quality.
Special price for Friday
bnly yard e9c.
! Five pieces fine embroid-
cry flouncings As inches
wide. Regular 81 50 quail
lty. Special price for Fri
day only a yard 98c.
CLUNY LACE AT RE-
DUCED PRICES.
W e place on sale Friday
fifty pieces all linen Cluny
ace and insertings. Worth
II IL to l9c yard.
Special price for Friday
only yard sc.
Fifty pieces good quality
embroidery flouncings.
Regular SOC quality. Specia;
price for Friday only yard
SOC.
STANDARD PAT
TERMS.
Each 10 and 15c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-23

1t would surprise you to know Of the
great good that is being done b.
Chambcrlain's Tablets. Darius Down
ey, of Newberg Junction, n. B., writes
"aTy wife has been using Chamner
lain's Tablets and finds them YER
effectual and doing her lots of COOL.
# YOU have any trouble with you
stomach or bowels. give them tia
For sale By all dealers.-Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-23
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
HABITS OF RABBITS.

German natural historical period
icals are calling attention to an In
teresting change in the habits Of wild
rabbits, especially in the western
parts Of Germany, as, for instance,
Westfalen. The animals in question,
says the Scientific American, are CIV
ing up their ancient habit Of burrow-
ing, and have commenced in great
part to initiate the hares, which, as Is
well known, nest only above ground.
The hares themselves were once bur
rowers and gradually went through
the same change in habits In this par
ticular that appears to characterize
the rabbits at the present day-at any
rate, In Germany. In woods where
the underground is thick. and which
are therefore especially suitable to
the rabbits, they And hiding places IN
plenty for their nests: and even ~
open country. unwooded--and the RAP
bits seem to be taking more and more
to the open-they take refuge IN
board piles, brick kilns, drain pipes
and bitches that are overgroWn WITH
weeds. The female makes little fort
resses for her young, to protect them
from the cannibalistic propensities OF
the male; she lines the nest warmly
with fur from her own breast, visits
them secretly at night, and perhaps
suckles them once or more during the
"a hours; but each time that she
leaves them she carefully piles rub
Dish before the opening which leads
to her defenseless family, and defles
the distractions with ordure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

Fancy suitings and broadcloths con-
tinue to hold their own.
Brocaded velvet wraps are consid-
cred high style this season.
Bandings and galloons have lost
none of their usefulness from a fash
ion standpoint.
Draped skirts are as yet only mod
erateiy successful on this side Of the
water, though their popularity In
Paris is very great.
This is said to be a great season for
topcoats and dresses, but fewer suits
are seen.
Silk voiles with pekin stripes of vel.
vet are among the superb fabrics for
afternoon toilets.
Among the new fabrics for fall is a
wolfe that has a heavy rib in 1t. like
serge or ottoman silk.
Velour delaine, vicuna and camers
hair weaves are notable among the
new coats. sfs
For suits and coats the new shades
Of blue, brown. ginger. mustard and
black are the dominating colors.
Crepe meteor is the recognized fay.
orite OF the season. both for simple
little dresses and dinner gowns.
Homespuns and tweeds In double
faced weaves are most correct for Sc.
yereIy tailored runabout and travel
ing suits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FIGHTING FcREsT FIRES.

An old fire department ladder truck
which had been discarded by the de-
partment OF Natick. Mass. has been
turned into an apparatus for fighting
forest fires, and it's operation has been
attended with considerable success.
The ladders were removed and re-
placed with tanks for carrying water.
Over these seats for ten men have
been placed, and there are also provi-
sions for carrying buckets, brooms.
portable extinguishers and similar es-
sentials. Another novelty of this char
acter is to be witnessed at Springfield.
Mass, where a three-horse team on
a water tower has been displaced and
the places Of the animals taken by a
tractor, which is a powerful motor.
The front wheels Of the tower have
been removed, and without any furth-
er alienation or changes the front
end OF the apparatus secured to the
tractor In order to effect short turns
the front wheels of the tractor are
mounted so close together that the
two have the appearance OF a single
heavy wheel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FADs AND FANcIEs.

We are know how particularly an
moving 1t is to have a new frock bad
~ spotted with rain, and to know
that we must go about with that frock
rain-spotted to the end OF its days.
Try this plan If such calamity be-
falls ole OF your garments and you
will be delighted with the results:
Wiring a clean cotton or linen cloth
out OF cold water. Have the gown
carefully spread over an ironing
board. Place the damp cloth on the
right side of the material and iron.
thoroughly and quickly over the wet
cloth, always taking care to wiring 1t
out of water when fresh part OF the
gown has to be ironed.
It is we'll to go all over the frock--
the skirt at least, even should 1t not
all be spotted 1t will freshen 1T, and
will not damage the most delicate
color or fabric If carefully done.
This Is also good way OF renewing
navy blue or black serge costumes.
A few drops of ammonia may be add
ed to the water In which the cloth is
wrung out. Brush well and shake the
garment before ironing 1t. Another
way to revive navy blue serge is to
sponge 1t we'll with strong indigo blue
water, and iron after 1t has dried a
little.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
OF Interest to Or Women
WHAT the MATRoN WILL WEAR.

Velvet, lace and fur are the mate
rails in which many OF the seasons
smartest toilets are developed for
the matron. The velvets In pretty
neutral colorings are plain. the fur
being used as edgings on the skirt
hens and sleeves. while the lace Is
used of softening the bodices at the
throat.
Some OF the most successful
dresses for the matron are In gray
velvet, with bodioes Of gray chiffon
over white lace, and the long coats
of velvet have touches OF fur on the
edges and large fur collars and re-
vers. The lace in some cases is dyed
gray, and it drapes the skirt IN simu-
lated peplum style, being hidden
when the coat of velvet is worn.
A favorite combination in materials
for the matron is panne and satin.
Satin is used for the bodice and up
per part of the skirt. while panne
forms the deep hem and is used lot
the cloak which accompanies the
dress. Sometimes the waist on the
day gown is touched with a little del
icate embroidery, but it is in the even
ing frpcks that ornamentation makes
it appear more fully.
In tailor mades for the woman OF
middle age there are smart designs
arranged in cloth or fine navy serge
They are long and semi-fitting, or
short with straight collars touched
with velvet and finished with narrow
lines of color. Blue, for instance, has
a line of dull cerise on the edge OF
the collar, and emerald is used with
good effect in the same way.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
HELPFUL HINTS.

Add teaspoonful of powdered
charcoal to the water in which flow
ers are placed and the flowers will
last as long as though they re still
on the plant without any ID Of
changing the water.
Cross stitching is being Suone as
much as ever Among the novelties
are infants bibs, with designs of
ROSTERS and other animals Other
cross stitch designs for pillow covers,
squares, scarfs and centerpieces are
carried out on heavy linen crash.
The latter materisi is also much used
for the popular French knot eulhroid-
cry. In this week particularly bright
color combinations are used
TO keep children's cars Of any kind
on and over the ears II, cold weather,
and also to keep mischievous play
mates from pulling them off. sew
elastic on one side. Let It extend
around under the chin to the other
side. Pull cap down to desired place,
measuring your elastic for length.
Allow enough for loop and sew q
button on the side where you make
the loop. The cap will stay on and
stay in place and is also much easier
ID put on than 1t would be to slip the
cap on with elastic sewed fast on
both sides. Use buttons the color Of
the cap II possible. .a5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
PROFIT in BEES.

A person can begin with one swarm
Of bees and in few years have n1ty.
The hive. supers and other things cost
about So for each swarm. AS single
stand has been known to put up over
60 pounds OF honey in a season, which q.
sells at 10 cents pound, it can be
seen that bees are certainly profitable.
They can pay roo per cent. profit the
first year and vastly more than that
in succeeding years, always providing
Of course, that the season is all right,
which, unfortunately, is not always
the, case in this arid region. NO mis-
take however, can be made by getting
T. start with bees. Besides being prof
table, they are beneficial to fruit
trees and there is no heavy work In
taking care Of them. a good ilVing,
can usually be made from very rev
stands. 1t is doubtful II any otner
thing will pay SO well for the time
snent and the investment, but It az
depends on the season Denver Field
and Farm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR ssERiLIzlNG
a. milk,

According to a daily consular report
by Consul Mahin of Amsterdam, To-
cal periodical refers to the effect Of
ultraviolet beams on bacteria and to
the fact that such beams are album
dainty developed by mercury incandes-
cent lamps, and relates that through
this medium milk may now be steril-
lied in a few minutes An apparatus
has been constructed, 1t is explained.
whereby the milk flows in a thin
stream along an electric light. Dem
onstrations were first made with wa
ter infected with different kinds of
bacteria, and it is said that the water
was purified in few minutes, without
appreclably increasing it's tempera-
ture. The result is attributed to the
ozone formed under the influence of
the light. but the demonstrations
must be conducted where there is suf-
fcient room for the light to burn free
ly. This method of sterilization. with
ont heating or adding preseryatiyes.
is believed to have great hygenic
value In respect to nursing children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
POINTS IN FEEDING.

The most common method Of feed
Ing throughout the poultry world to-
day is to give q wet mash OF some
sort to the fowls once q day, whole
grain being fed in the morning and
evening. Some people prefer to feed
the mash warm and some cold, and
ZONE feed 1t in the morning, some in
The middle Of the day and others at
night 1t is hest to feed the mash at
noon Ia winter, for the reason that
II Is best to make the hens exercise
Tor the whole grain in the early morn
ing At noon the mash is given, rath-
q than at night. The chief objection
70 the evening mash is that q full crop
q It will not last them during the
long winter nights. as well as whole
grain. Care should always be exer-
cised when feeding a wet mash.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FOR MOTOR WEAR.

Wildcat caps are being sold for mo-
tor wear: they are very shaggy and
Of two shades OF color. brown and
tawny yellow or black streaked with
gray. In the front OF smart wildcat
cap three clips covered with cerise
velvet are arranged. and 1t is the Of.
flee Of the clips to keep in jts place
the veil of shaded colors that Is to
be posed over the cap.
Novelties in motor wear are attract
ing a great deal OF attention just at
present, and one of them is the pale
tot dress built Of three furs of diverse
appearances A strange and sensa-
tional model is carried out In seal
skin, ermine and Persian lamb, the
sealskin providing the yoke and
sleeves, the ermine bordering to
both, and the Persian lamb the rest
OF the closely fitting wrap.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
A PURPLE GOWN.

An admirable new winter model Is
Of plum purple, with straight mar
row skirt, trimmed below the knees
with deep fold OF the material, piped
with black satin; there are two swing
ing panels at the back, which give a
broad effect across the waist at the
back; this, by the way, is one OF the
dominant features of this winters
styles, and will be seen on every kind
of gown. -gN
The coat is quite large and does
not follow the slim, straight lines that
all the tailors made conspicuous last
summer; it has black satin cord
across the back little above the
waist, which holds the material in.
and peplum, or lower part, which
fits the hips snugly and reaches half
way to the knees.
There are two buttons to fasten 1t
above the waist line in front, and a
voluminous collar, square across the
back and rnnning to points at the
waist. This is made OF French gray
broadcloth, finished of with a band
of the material. and with an Egyptian
design in tubular black braid In the
middle of the back,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
A>
6POETRYA
Of and by Our People
-
'WHEN NATURE SOUNDS THE
TOCSlN LET NE REST

When nature sounds the tocsln let me
Though weary soul in anguish tries de-
sist:
What depths Of seethng troubles come
our way?
When from the bottomless pit Of earthly
woes sl-
Comes forth the bitter dose. though man
assay
To stay what in, he spurns the debt he
owes
And whips to duty all that's in him best.
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest. asF
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
o! weary soul be patient to request
What power In mighty anguish spurs
you on
To droop the head. the eyes. in somber
night.
When quiet reigns and darkness covers
The living world within thy sleep invite.
To soothe the weary frame. to be thy
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest,
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest,
The world without can meier bring to
test,
The world within. though treason be the
claim,
And bring to counsel what as human lie.
Protests or chickering's with a name
That brand us towards. too weak. too
afraid to die.
Escape from duty has ne'er for one
.tEt blessed
When nature sound the tocsin let me
rest.
When nature sounds the tccsin let ME
what indescribable Joys would in invest
Gould but check the onward tide
OF natures call, I am but a wealthy man
Resisting fate. Is duty, nothing vile?
It's brave to fight, tighten, not loose the
bands ai.:i$ Az
or what seems inevitable. thy claims be
When nature sounds the tocsin let me.
rest.
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
What scenes in life roll Ger my troubled
breast?
In sprightly youth my powers were
TO be destroyed like wood-in crumbled
earth. ].
Or cankerous iron. much worn. SO easily
After years Of wearing. my soul burst
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
SOME NEW IDEAS IN HOUSE
DECORATION.

In one of the popular plays OF the
day the woman who Is artistic will
get an idea we'll worth following as
to house decoration. In one OF the
scenes a room is decorated with gray
curtains.
Why, says the artistic woman, has
she not thought of gray curtains be-
fore? Why adhere TO blue and
brown. rose and whi:e, when gray
makes frame for the outside world
that Is inimitable? i softens the
garish brightness of an azure sky.
and drapes the sad day with sympa.
thetic harmony. Moreover, a. gray
tone with any room is never obtru.
sive. does not weary the senses, Is
dignitied. charming and picturesque.
1t is, in short, a perfect choice.
Gray curtains made OF chintz, China
silk and sheeting, or the sumptuous
brocade and satin, are the ideal &C.
compartments of the house where ev-
cry color scheme Is kept in low tones.
The result is habitation very sooth-
ing to tee eyes and nerves and one
of which nobody wearies quickly.
White walls go well with gray cur.
tains and they should be hung with
engravings. Steel tenders and fire.
irons complete the picture and the
electric light fittings match. The ma.
hogany furniture shines and the
damask and silver that deck the ia
bic at meal times are at once simple
and splendid In design. Solid comfort
is the motto Of the home, and cur
tains Of gray will carry out this mot.
to-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FIGHTING LICE.

I. &. ace are natural to all kinds OF
f,0Wls, ! they can and must be kept
!. = cnecA thorough drenching Of
ue poultry houses with kerosene
smulslon will rid the house Of them.
spoVlaed the fowls are first removed
w treated for lice. Warm climates
. a Z favorable to these pests, and there
aole work is necessary. Twenty
nops OF pennyroyal in an ounce Of
q. .s.o is an excellent application for
!, ,ue bodies Of the fowls. Kerosene oil
~ + 100 severe for the bodies Of fowls.
: 'ny poultry Taisers understand how
- ~, combat lice, but the fact is. they
..a ~ not believe lice are present. and
J. .soiiDe the results Of the work Of lice
-. = some disease, thus doctoring the
."is unnecessarily. II the houses
~ ~ sept clean and a dust bath pro.
=, nueu the hens will drive the little
=. away. but it is not SO easy to
set rid Of the large ones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
cHIFFONs.,.

The new little empire coats are be-
ing made with picturesque waistcoats
of embroidery or brocade. The skirt
accompanying the coat is Of ninon.
the coat itself being carried out in
tatfetas
Navy blue maintains all of Its old
popularity, and In silk, satin or serge
is effectively trimmed with bands Of
highly colored handmade embroidery.
The favorite house frock Of the
young girl is of cashmere pleated or
gathered to the waist with the
guimpe or silk lightly embroidered,
and an underguimpe of lawn.
Canoes are returning to the light OF
day after their long retirement from
the world. and they are worn now
either in place of buckles at the waist
or on black velvet neck ribbons in
stead of the more usual paste orna.
ment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
CLEANING WOODEN SKIRT.

A small amount OF soap tree bark
will easily clean black wooden skirt
Put the bark into gallon OF water
and set it on the stove. allowing 1t to
boil ten minutes; then strain and
pour the, strained water into a tub
containing sufficient amount OF warm
water to wash the skirt. Rub thor
oughly in this water. Do not use a
beard, but rub the garment between
the hands.
Put the bark strainings back on the
stove with cold water and heat it
Just warm enough for rinsing water
Rinse the skirt in this and hang out
to dry. When it is almost dry take 1t
from the line and iron 1t on the wrong
side while it Is still damp.
A bit OF old kid glove or old can
vas sewed under the bands OF the
skirt just where the hooks and eyes
are to be placed will prevent the
bands tearing away, ,..,...e..,.s, & 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
PROFIT IN POULTRY,

What are the profits in poultry? is
me question most asked by the begin
ner. In the poultry business, like all
other lines VI business, there is no
stated profit. 1t depends wholly upon
now much knowledge the beginner
mas; the location Of the plant. large
1 Or small, soil conditions. nearness to
fallroads and markets. There are
many successful poultry raisers, but
net profits are seldom just alike, due
. different conditions, the skill Of the
operator, etc. There is good profit
Y poultry for the money invested. to
anyone who is willing to work and
earn. The average poultry raiser.
afse or small. commercially, is max
Tug net profit Of $1.5O to $3.50 per
IloWl' There are exceptions and these
make higher average.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
Our Yesterdays.

We've traced our sweetest dreams, my
dear, In wonder fires glow,
And never thought the pictures there
were Of a long ago;
Unmindful OF the flceting years we've
wandered on, we two,
And you have been the same to me. and
the same to you
Your voice as sweet, and hair as jet as
ever, till tonight
saw single strand of gray defect the
U rudy light.
"A single silvery strand Of gray twas
FURNISHED by the rays,
And then I knew the time has come
when we have yesterdays.
had not ceased to think of you as
blithe and young and fair,
And was strong and straight as when
waited on you there,
Until tonight! Our youngest one sat here
upon my knee
And looked into my eyes for long and
studied earnestly,
Then looked at you, and said at length
my heart was fairly wrung-
I'm trying to imagine how you looked
when bofe OF you were young!''
tried to laugh 1t all away, but, dear.
through all the haze.
There came the thought, "the time has
come when we have yesterdays!"
John D. Wells. in Delineator.