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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29
THINK CONGRESS CAN
ADJOURN JUNE Is
A Little Hurrying up Would Enable
the Statesmen to Get
Away.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, May 29-Informal
caucuses of senate and house leaders
today frightened prospects for early
adjournment of congress, WITH only
the senate casting gloom on the pro-
gram That June i may be get
away day. is strongly believed at
both ends of the capitol.
With vote imminent today in the
senate on the steel tariff and early
settlement of the Lorimer custer case.
senate leaders plan to let the demo-
Gratis hurriedly pass other tariff bills,
jam through the appropriation bills
and close down. Few speeches on the
Lorimer case are expected. 1t was
rumored today that Lorimer, because
of i'll health, would not repeat his de-
Tense on the floor
Senator's Smoot and Oliver openly
admitted that, to expedite tariff legis-
lation, republicans will walk out Of
the senate when votes are taken and
let the democrats pass their own bills,
aided by republican progressives. CIV
ing President Taft free reign to plas-
ter his veto on them.
Having passed the naval appropria-
ton bill yesterday, the house today
took stock" of its business and Ma
jority Leader Underwood declared it
is easily possible to adjourn June is.
Only two appropriation bills, the
sundry civil and general deficiency
measures-both short and containing
few items for lengthy argumenr-are
to be passed The democrats will
caucus tonight over enactment OF i'm
migration legislation, with Underwood
opposing that or any other special
bills which might interfere with the
early adjournment program.
The impeachment investigation OF
Judge Archibald, of the commerce
court, is not expected to balk adjourn.
ment plans. as final testimony will
be taken early next week and vote
of the committee will follow precipi-
lately.
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A Mock Wedding :.

Last evening after the regular SEES
sion Of the Rebekah lodge a colored
mock wedding was given by secret
committee. The bridal party entered
by the strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march The bride was attired in white
silk and carried a bridal boquet of yes
low roses. The brides maid wore
white trimmed in pink ruchings. The
old maid aunt wore gown of pale
green silk with lowered picture hat.
The groom and best man wore con.
ventional black. Others present were
the mother and father of both parties
and the little sister of the bride. Pop
corn was served after the wedding.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29
COULD NOT WRITE.

Versailles. Ky.-Mrs. Elisha Green,
of this place, says, Il could not write
all the different pains l had. when
/ first tried Cardui. could scarcely
walk. Now am able to run the
sewing machine and do my work; and
nv neighbors tell me the medicine
must be good. for look SO much bet
teri Cardui is a specific. pain-relev'
ing, tonic remedy, for women. In
the past so years. it has been found
to relieve women's unnecessary pains,
and female misery, for which over
million suffering women have success
fully used 1t. Try Cardui for your
troubles. It will help you. At the
nearest drug store
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29
COLONEL SWEPT
JERSEY STATE
CONTINUED from page L.

control OF the temporary organization
of the Chicago convention, If possible.
While the colonel refused fatty to dis
cuss this phase of the question. it is
believed that the proposition will re-
ceive his attention from now until the
convention date.
The colonel refused comment on
the visit of the Illinois delegates who
are expected to call on him here
Saturday Roosevelt will leave for
New York at o'clock this afternoon
and prepare to go to Gettysburg for
his Memorial day speech.
Roosevelt was asked If he now be-
lieved he had enough delegates to
insure his nomination on the first
ballot, and he replied:
MY experience as hunter has
taught me not to divide bear skin
until the bear is dead"
| How soon after your nomination
do you expect to start campaigning?
The colonel's only answer to this
was broad smile that displayed his
famous teeth.
Wilson Is Happy.
TRENTON, N. j., May 2s.-Gov-
Woodrow Wilson arrived at the state
house about 1890 today from his
| Princeton home, beaming with happi
ness. To the newspaper men he gave
the following statement on the result
of yesterdays primaries:
j II never doubted the result, but
am nonetheless delighted that the
democrats of the state should have
stood by me so generously Their ap
Eproval makes me very happy, because
lit is their judgment of the new regime
in our politics in New Jersey and
means that the new order is to bt
sustained with steadfastness and en-
thusiasm. New Jersey is permanent
~ enrolled among the progressive
states"
u. S. Senator Briggs, chairman o
, the republican state committee, AM
Taft candidate delegate for dele
gates at large, was greatly surprises
as he was confident that the pres
dent would show greater strength
New Jersey The senator said:
at is perfectly apparent by yeste'
:, days vote that the people Of tn
!. state are In favor OF Roosevelt an
= his policies. The fact, however, ths
: only about 40, per cent Of the tots
:, vote was polled in the state. show
that the people will not take the pro-
! er interests in the primary elections
" Senator Briggs was asked about tn
effect OF the New Jersey primaries
: the presidential situation. He replie
!. that Taft insists that he now has 81
= votes pledged to him, thirty more tina
:, are necessary to nominate. The Sc
!, ator thought that unless Roosevelt
- able to force the national ccmmittt
g to seat his delegates in the contestt
- districts that the president would
nominated on the first ballot.
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President Names Committee TO Pur-i
sue the investigation as 70
the Disposal Of
Garbage.
OFFICERS COMMITTEE
General Feeling Is That the Public
Feeling Against Garbage and
Refuse Must be Aroused
and Maintained

In accordance with the action taken
at the Civic League meeting on Satur-
day afternoon, that committee be ap-
pointed to further investigate the plan
OF garbage disposal, the president of
the league has appointed the officers
OF the league to serve On this COM
mittee: Mrs. Harry ]. Reeves, Miss
Ida Howell, Mrs. James Huiskamp.
Mrs. H. T. Herrick, Miss Rachel Rob-
erts and Miss S. Elizabeth Matheney.
Miss Ann Davis in her report before
the league said: IF we are to ac-
complish the end that we desire, 1t
will be necessary for us to arouse a
general public sentiment toward the
necessity for sanitary disposal Of gar
bage. To accomplish this we must
plan a systematic scheme for public
education along this line and would
suggest the organization of publicity
committee to work toward this end
The following publicity committee
has been appointed Mrs. James B
Diver. Mrs. Beverley Dickinson and
Mrs. John Fl. Craig A meeting Of
the ward chairmen will be called at ar
early date to plan for the securing o.
regular garbage collectors in ever!
ward.
10 a Civic Problem.
The problem OF sanitary garbage
collection and disposal is city prob
lem and when public sentiment de
mands II, the city will meet that de
mand as it has met other reforms
which public sentiment requested. l
will be remembered that Keokuk hat
for years impure drinking water. Pub
lie sentiment demanded pure drinking
water and the reform was brough
about. Intelligent public sentimen
will solve the garbage problem in Xix
manner.
j Every housekeeper knows that no1
there is no regular collection of gal
bage and the ward committees wi
try to secure regular garbage cohe,
: tions this summer. The Gate City o
8 it's editorial page and elsewhere ha
i done much to swat the fly. TIL
{. Civic League publicity committee wi
try to show the Keokuk women tina
as DR.. Wiley says that flies and rat
ir. house are just as sure signs c
II dirty house keeping as bed bugs are.
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Fireman Killed.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, May 90. speeding to
small fire in the stock yards early
today, a hose cart was caught be-
tween the rear of a freight train and
a Dumping post at the end of a
switch and Fireman George Loughlin
was killed outright and Lieutenant
Morris O'Day was so seriously injur-
ed that it was reported he was dying
at Provident hospital.
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$500
Honor MICS Worthen.

Miss Helen Owens is gracious hos
tess this afternoon to number OF
guests at the parental home, All North
Tenth street, in honor OF Miss Doro-
thy Worthen whose wedding day has
been announced. It was 9 very inter
esting prenuptial event and all pres
emit were happy in the reunion OF CIR:
associates and most sincere in con-
gratulations and good wishes for the
future.
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Y. W.C.A. NOTES
A Joint Meeting.

There will be Joint meeting Of the
advisory board and building commit
tee of the Young Women's Christian
Association at 1880 o'clock Friday
evening at which will be placed before
them the corrected and revised plans
of the new building for consideration.
Il is thought. and at least hoped by
those interested and anxious in the
matter that final decision will be
concluded at this meeting. when the
work on the structure will commence
at once
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29
NOTICE.

Voting places for the primary cleo
ton Monday June 3rd, 1912. are as
follows
First ward-327 Main.
Second ward-30 South Fifth.
Third ward-1101 Main.
Fourth ward-22S B.
Fifth ward-314 North Fourteenth.
Sixth ward-1102 Main.
Polls open from Z a. m. to 8 p n, !.
o. w. SANDBERG. city clerk.
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Real Estate Transfers.

Isaac Stephens, W. d., to F. o. Will
cox, lot 1, block 80, Montrose. Con
sideration, $3.50.
George and Christina Klingler, q. c.
d., to the c., B. & @. railway, part OF
the Sc u section 8, Charleston town
ship. Consideration, s25.
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CHARGED WITH
SELLING LIQUOR
Information Filed Against Dr.. A. r.
Whsle Charges Violation of
City Ordinance.

DR.. A. R. Whsle was in the SUI
perior court this afternoon in answer
to an information filed against him
which charged him with selling intoxr
eating liquor without Complying with
the city ordinance relative to the dis
position. He entered plea of not
guilty and was allowed to go on his
own recogniaance. His hearing will be
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ADJUSTMENTS.
orpheum,s Special Bill.

Prof. J. A. White the worlds great
est whistler. singer and guitar player
will be at the Orpheum tonight. A fine
big special program of pictures. Good
music and songs. Be in the crowa to-
night at the Orpheum. Three SHOWS
at 7:3o, $3.50 and $40.
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Readlnn Club at Warsaw

The members Of the Wednesday
Reading club went to Warsaw this at
ternoon and had dinner at one of the
hotels. returning on late car. The
plans for the afternoons pleasure
were arranged by Mrs. Henry w.
Huiskamp, Mrs. w. G. Blood and
Miss Cora Parsons.
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FUNERAL RECORD.
CARRIE A. pobbs.

The funeral Of Garrit A. Dobbs oc-
CURED at 2:3o o'clock this afternoon
at the family home, 1903 Charles
street, and was attended by number
Of friends.
The services we're. conducted by
Rev. Harry B. Foster Of the United
Presbyterian church.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29

The work has commenced on the
excavation for the third bungalow be-
ing constructed for Thomas F. Nc
Manus out on North Tenth street be-
yond Fulton. The first is far under
way and will soon be finished while
the cellar wall is completed on the
second.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29
Ladies to Give Tea.

On Friday afternoon from three to
six there will be market and tea
given by the Ladies' Sewing society
of the Westminster church at the
residence of Mrs. Gavin Herbert S2S
Fulton street. Mrs. Herbert will be
assisted by Mesdames Riley Osburn.
Charles Davidson, Madeline Miller,
II. b. Van Pappelendam, Warren Per-
dew, L. D. Sheppard and Miss Loci
fler.
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announced later.

announced later
The city ordinance DR.. Wiltsie is
charged with violating was passed by
the city council last December, and
provides for the payment of fee of
$50 for a permit to sell liquor. The
ordinance applies to parties selling
liquor for medicinal purposes.
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NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION.

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION.
Notice is hereby given that pri-
mary election will be held In Keokuk,
Iowa. on Monday, June 8, 1912, at the
following polling places in each pre-.
cinct of the city:
First ward-327 Main street.
Second ward 80 South Fifth street.
Third ward-11o1 Main street.
Fourth ward-22s B street.
Fifth ward-314 North Fourteenth
street.
Sixth ward--11O2 Main street
Polls will be open from a. m. to
s p. m.
witness my hand this 2sth day Of
May, 1912.
City Clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29
Whist Club EIects.

The Fortnigtly Whist club at Its
annual meeting held yesterday at the
residence of Mrs. John w. Hobbs
elected the following officers: Presi-
dents, Mrs. W. s. Phillips; vice pres
ident, Mrs Henry w. Huiskamp; sec
rotary treasurer, Mrs. E. E. Hawkes..
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vIAv1-Non-surgica home treatment
Grace M. Heller. lock box 266. Ft
Madison. Iowa.
..BRIcHAmr YOUNG vseoRs

Just One Affidavit Among Multltudes
/, w. ]. Pussy, sworn on my oath,
say am IS years of age, have been
afflicted with kidney trouble for
sometime, and at times so bad that I
was compelled to be up every hour in
the night, and with hard efforts my
kidneys acted at all; about four
weeks ago, / commenced taking
Brigham" Young vigors. having TAX
en- three boxes and I am now well;
thanks to the grea. remedy for my
rest of nights.
w. j. PUSEY,
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 1st day of Nov. 1910.
P. F. HENNESSY. County Clerk.
Never Take a Substitute.
For sale by l. G. Reeves, 326 Main
St. and other druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29
LOCAL LAWYERS
GO TO WILD CAT
Annual Picnic Of Lee con ,ty Attorney,
To be Held a Week From
Tomorrow.

Blackstone opponents OF Lee coun-
ty win trek to Wild Cat week from
tomorrow, where the annual picnic is
scheduled to be held. A meeting was
held this afternoon and the final ar
rangements for the function were
completed.
The Wild Cat affair will be similar
to ones previously held. Teams will
haul the provisions from Keokuk,
while the lawyers. will go In automo-
biles, buggies and on the interurban
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29

BEST vacuum cleaner proposition
ever offered agents. Best cleaner,
easiest seller, good profits. Exclusive
territory, Write for particulars today.
Security Sales Co., Box $50, Sheldahl,
Iowa
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FOR SALE-Stock OF groceries, doing
$22500 week business: good reas-
ons for selling. Address Grocer, this
office.
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Bridge Party on Hlah.

One Of the delightful social events
of the week was the bridge party given
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. j. @.
Erhart and Miss Brown at their resi-
dence COZ High street.
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STUDENTS Teachers, anyone can
make So to $40 daily at our health
full outdoor work advertising and dis
tributing samples. Experience UNI
necessary Whole or part time. D. D.
Macy, sales manager, 222 N. Des-
PLANES street, Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29

FOR RENT-Modern I room house;
rent reasonable. North side. O. T.
this office.
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SPIRELLA CORSET

= you wish to be delighted with your
i gown have 1t lit over a Spirella.
new models in both front and back
iace. Tailor made, never break.
MRS. AMELIA REiNIG
Bell Phone 1285-Red.
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1oa In the Shade.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May ga
new May heat record was hung up
for San Antonio when the <termome-
tiers registered 1913 degrees There
were three heat prostrations
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FORGOTTEN Hobo.

NEWARK, O., May 29.-Locked up
and forgotten for eight days in the
Johnston village calaboose, VIM.
Brennan. SO. wayfarer from Wis
consin, was discovered almost starved
to death when the place was opened
for ventilation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29

FOR RENT-Three rooms furnished
for light housekeeping. Enquire 626
Des Moines Home phone 1916.
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Women Get BUSY.

CANTON, Ohio. May 20.--Women,
barefooted and stockingless, Joined a
bucket brigade and helped to save the
village of McDonaldsville, threatened
by midnight fire.
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FOR RENT-Six room furnished fiat,
with bath and gas, 1909 Fulton st.
John Tumelty.
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Doc Arrested.

CHICAGO, May ga collie dog
saw VIM Mcdowell strike his master,
Albert Price with beer mug. The ami
NAL bit Mcdowell on the legs, inflict-
ing serious wounds. The dog was
put in Jail.
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Is Film Hero.

COLUMBUS, O., May 29.-Gover
nor Judson Harmon of Ohio is star of
a moving picture film soon to be
shown entitled Governor Harmon
pardoning a convict"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29

WANTED Colored man with little
money. much sense, to buy dude
neighborhood Friend, Gate City.
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FOR sALE-One thoroughbred fe-
male fox terrier pup. Telephone SO
red, Iowa.
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Chicken Pie Supper.

The chickens are squawking and
everybody about the Y. w. G. A. build
ing is busy making preparations for
the Memorial day chicken pie dinner.
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Read The Daily Gate City. 40
cents per week.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A good saddle pony En-
quire at once at H. Drummond, 20
South 9Th Street.
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FOR sALE-Aster plants at s2s
Blondeau.
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Read The Daily Gate City.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

BARBER COLLEGE-Learn barber
trade. Tools furnished, wages paid.
Power City Barber College, % North
Fifth street, Keokuk, Iowa.
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OBLIGED a STRANGER.

CHICAGO, May Edmund Furey
retired farmer, obliged stranger
by giving him s13 cash and taking a
check for $3.50 in return. The strang-
er didn't return. The police are in
vestigating the check.
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FOR SALE OR TRADE Harringto
house, next south Of Galland depot.
standing carefully taken down or re-
built anywhere. Also brick, barn-sid-
ing, flooring, framing. Lawyer Will
liams.
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WANTED Boy to work around hotel.
Hotel Royal.
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Married Her step-son.

PHILADELPHIA. May 29-An-
nouncement is made that Mrs. lamar
Beatrice Percy Gleason has married
her step-son, Edwin P. Gleason, In &C.
cordance with the wishes of her late
husband.
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WANTED Painting OF any kind.
Work guaranteed prices right. R. e.
Graves, 22S Bank ST.
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FOR RENT.

FURNISHED ROOMS to rent. CAN at
SIS Concert.
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TELEGRAPH TABLoIDs
. : q . = = . = . = 90 . I

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NEW YORK. May 29.Because
wags called him Snoring" and
Sleep Frederick Schnoring. letter
carrier obtained the supreme court S
permission to drop the IN from his
name.
Married Her step-son.
PHILADELPHIA. May 29.-An-
nouncement is made that Mrs. lamar
Beatrice Percy Gleason has married
her step-son, Edwin P. Gleason, in &C.
cordance with the wishes of her late
husband.
Obliged Stranger.
CHICAGO, May 29.-Edmund Furey
a retired farmer. obliged stranger
by giving him $13 cash and taking a
check for $3.50 in return. The strang-
er didn't return. The police are in
vestigating the check.
Dog Arrested.
CHICAGO, May pa collie dog
saw VIM. Mcdowell strike his master,
Albert Price with beer mug. The ami
NAL bit Mcdowell on the legs, infiict-
ing serious wounds. The dog was
put in JAIL
Women Get Busy.
CANTON, Ohio. May 20.--Women,
barefooted and stockingless, Joined a
bucket brigade and helped to save the
village of McDonaldsville, threatened
by midnight fire.
Is Film Hero.
COLUMBUS, O., May 29.-Gover-
nor Judson Harmon of Ohio is star of
moving picture film soon to be
shown entitled Governor Harmon
pardoning convict"
Forgotten Hobo.
NEWARK, o., May 29.-Locked up
and forgotten for eight days in the
Johnston village calaboose, VIM.
Brennan, SO, a wayfarer from Wis
consin, was discovered almost starved
to death when the place was opened
for ventilation.
1903 In the Shade.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May ga
new May heat record was hung UP
for San Antonio when the <hermome
tiers registered 1913 degrees There
were three heat prostrations.
The work has commenced on the
excavation for the third bungalow be
ing constructed for Thomas F. Nc
Manus out on North Tenth street be
yond Fulton. The first is far under
way and will soon be finished while
/ the cellar wall is completed on the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-29

WANTED House of four or five
rooms. Telephone 123s-Red, Iowa.
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WANTED Reliable nurse girl 22o
N. 4th St
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w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED Second cook. good wages
paid Mission Inn. IL South 3rd st
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WANTED-Man to remove garbage at
once, 31S N. 3rd st.
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WANTED Dining room girl at Fos-
ter restaurant, 423 Main.