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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Dear at That.

A justice OF the peace in rural
community was presiding in his first
case in which jury had been i'm.
panelled. The case was of negligible
Importance. but had been bitterly
contested. There had been many mo-
tons and much argument. The evil
dence was not particularly interest.
ing. The day was hot. The argu.
ments were dull. Then. TO the con-
sternation OF the court. the lawyers
on both sides demanded that he
charge the jury"
Gentlemen OF the jury" said his
honor. this is the first time | ever
presided at a two-ring amachure cir.
Gus. The action has been derned poor
and I'll only charge you a nickel
apiece"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
India Comft.

Sift together one cup cornmeal. one
cup cornstarch. two teaspoons cream
tartar, one teaspoon soda, one-half tea
spoon salt. Beat two eggs very light.
add one cup freshly boiled and cooled
rice. one-half cup molasses, one table,
spoon melted butter and one cup milk.
Combine the mixtures. The batter
must be very thin and II necessary add
more milk. Pour into deep buttered
pan and bake in a quick oven. Serve
the moment it is taken from the oven.
with sauce or whipped cream.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

1t was DIR. Cosmo Gordon Lang,
archbishop of York. who, when he
was bishop of Stephney, remarked
apropos of the children of the East
end They are doing a great deal to
rebuke the tendency Of the clergy to
become middle-aged In spirit-dull,
morose and superior" And he told
one of his favorite stories of an
East end cleric who was feeling life
less and disconsolate on setting out on
his daily round of visits, when little
street urchin looked UP at him with a
cheerful eye and knowing smile, and
said: Ullo, young mani That greet
ing quite treasured the parson for the
rest of the day" DR.. Lang declares.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Ho-men-ta is a syrup taken internally

Ho-men-ta is a syrup taken internally
for catarrh and headaches. Tastes
good. Immediately opens air passages
of head and lungs with a soothing,
healing sensation. One dose cures
most headaches in minutes. Ho-
menta is permanent cure for many
cases of catarrh in head, throat and
stomach. Also cures bronchitis, tonsi-
litis, colds. coughs and Group. Re-
tailed by dealers. or sent by mail on
receipt of soc stamps. Address New
York Drug Concern, New York.-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Sea Foam Rolls.

Scald a pint of sweet milk and add
one tablespoon OF sugar. one teaspoon
salt and butter size of an egg. When
lukewarm add one-half yeast cake
dissolved In little warm water and
two cups OF bread -four. Set to rise
three hours. then add -four TO knead
Let rise again and then shape into
rolls by rolling each one oblong and
brush with butter and fold over Let
rise until very light and bake 30 min
utes. II wanted at six p. m. mix
them about 1890 a. IN.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Fathers Neat Rebuke.

This is story told of an old Evan
gelical clergyman who had a son in
orders. The young man became a
full-blown Ritualist. On one OCCASION
the father paid a visit to his son,
who asked him to preach in his
church. For some time the old man
refused, but pressed to do so, he at
length consented, and chose the text.
Lord, have mercy upon my son, for
he is lunatic."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
BASKETS FOR THE
HOMEMADE CANDIES
EASY TO FASHION

AIOW that 1t has become difficult to
~ buy really good candy without pay
ing an extravagant price. those who
know how to make the delicious home
made candies can be certain of max
ing the most palatable of gifts for
friends who haven't time or ability to
make them. 1t is too early to make
up candies for the holidays. but one
may prepare in advance pretty boxes
or baskets in which to place them
when they are made.
Secure at the ten cent store or
wherever you can find them the bright
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

Buy a fresh shoulder OF pork. have
the butcher bone it, stun 1t, sew 1t
up tight. roll it in cloth, boil 1t two
hours. take it out of cloth, put 1t In
an iron spider and bake 1t two hours.
Before putting in the oven stick 1t full
of whole cloves all through the rind.
II will come out crisp and fine Have
baked sweet potatoes. mashed white
potatoes, turnip. onions, celery, Jelly
bread and butter and mock cherry pie
and cheese for dessert.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

Instead of sewing or pinning shields
in n waist. sew a narrow piece of tape
or baby ribbon at each end of the
shield. and sew similar pieces at the
proper distance apart in the armholes
of all your waists. The shields are
quickly tied in place, they are easily
changed in wash waists, and there are
no pins to rust or prick.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Tutti Frutti Shortcake.

Bake any ordinary sponge cake mix
ture in two oblong pans. Spread one
LAYER with a combination of sliced ba-
nanas. shredded pineapple and chopped
cherries (either fresh or maraschino)
snrinkle over this layer pulverized
sugar. Put on the second layer OF
cake. Spread with sweetened whipped
cream and cut in squares for serving.
This is entirely original and delicious,
as one trial will prove.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Monoqrams.

French knots make very hand
some monogram, especially in old Eng
fish. No padding is required, and the
papier-mache letters cannot be used.
Stamp the monogram upon the article
and then simply fill it in closely and
solidly with small French knots. The
result will be highly satisfactory.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Knew Them loo Well.

A certain congressman was visit
Ing the town that had been his for.
mer home and had been asked TO ad-
dress an audience OF his former
neighbors. In order TO assure them
that his high position had not caused
him to put on any airs. he began his
address thus:
My dear friends. | won't call you
ladies' and gentlemen; know you toe
well 60 say that."-National Monthly
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Out of the Mouths of Babes.

Susie (aged six)-And when we
grow up Wen be married, won't we,
Bobbie?
bobbie (sadly)-No, Susie, | can't
marry into your family. Your papa
mas weak eyes and your auntie mas
spasms.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
sausaoes With Tomatoes.

Fry sausages a nice brown ana ar
range in dish in front of fire. Cut the
tomatoes into slices with some onions
thinly sliced. Fry them, season with
nepper and salt. Place them among
the sausages and serve hot.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
His Past.

Election Agent-Well, did you dis
cover anything in Stump's past life
mat we can use against him?
Detective-Not a thing. All he
ever did before he came here was to
sell awnings.
Election Agent.-Why, that's what
we want. Well say that he has been
up to some decidedly shady trans
actions.-London Tit-Bfts.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Gently Defined.

Father" said the small boy. what
is lobbyist?"
"A lobbyist. my son. is man who
Is so afraid there will be mistake
made in legislation that he is willing
to spend large sums of money to pre-
vent it"-Washington Star.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
He VIII Wait Forever.

Johnny, l don't believe you've
studied your geography"
NO, mum; | heard pa say the map
" the world was changing every day,
an | thought I'd wait few years till
'nings got settled. Life.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Look For Look.

Mrs. Exe.-While l was going down
town on the car this morning the
conductor came along and looked at
me as IL hadn't paid my fare.
Exe-Well, what did you do?
Mrs. Excl looked at him as If
! had.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
He Was One Of Them.

Remember this, young man. he
SAD only lunatics and rattle brain
GU idiots are certain OF anything now
auays. Wise men hesitate"
Are you quite sure of that?"
Absolutely certain"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
twenty-five cents
For full half pound package Of
Hewlett's Luneta Tea

Think it over. You get this fine
Tea for the same price that COM
mon Teas are sold. q Ask your
grocer for Luneta Tea today. The
Good Tea will repay you for the
trouble.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

Pardon me-" said the waiter, but
| believe that newspaper you are read
ing is yesterdays"
The patient guest sighed.
"Mayhap, mayhap!" he replied,
but it was today's | am sure-when
l gave you my order"
But the serving-person, being der.
matologically prepared for such re.
marks, refused to hurry.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

Giles met an acquaintance Oh the
street the other day. although he
artfuily tried to avoid him.
Hello, Giles. deah toy!" exclaimed
the other. so glad to see you. I'm
going to London next week. Can l
do anything for you?"
mo, going's enough, thanks, replied
Giles. moving on.-Lippincott's
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
ButtonhoIes In Towels.

When making towels that are to
hang on nails or hooks. work a but
tonhole in each of two opposite cor
ners. then hanger" is always ready,
whichever end of the towel Is taken
up.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

little splint baskets, such as are pic
tured here. Cut and pull out the
strand of colored shavings that have
been placed in them for ornament.
Run in, instead of the shavings a rib
bon of the same width. A thin, in
expensive satin ribbon is just the
right kind for this purpose. Tie the
ribbon in a small bow at the front of
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

Miss Summit must answer his
letter and | want TO write something
that doesn't mean anything.
Miss Palisade.-Why don't you tell
MIN you love him ?-Puck.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
New Reading.

Figures won't lie"
Il suppose that is the reason why
figures generally stand"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
Plated M alinc.

Maline Is more used than ever, and
there is scarcely gown without tho
plated frills or ruffles of this soft ma
terial.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniamma
tion, ailays pain cures wind colo ,25c bottle les
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30

Money talks, especially when it goes
to the opera.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-10-30
She Has.

Has Miss Gotcoyne a nice figure?"
Has she? She has six of EN-, with
a dollar mark in front"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
Sure Woy 10 RemoDe
Freck es and Eruptions
(From Fashion Record.

Some women have skin of such tex
ture they occasionally are annoyed by
the sudden appearance of freckles,
slight eruptions or fine lines March
winds usually play havoc with skins Of
that kind In such cases if one will
procure an ounce of common merco-
lized wax at any drugstore, apply this
before retiring, like cold cream, she
can easily overcome the trouble.
When the wax is washed off next
morning, faky skin particles come
with it. The entire cuticle is removed
In this way in about week, with all
its defects. No bleach could so
completely remove every freckle OF
Flemish. The new surface is smooth
clear, fresh looking No pain or In
convenience accompanies this simple
treatment.
In case of wrinkles which sink be
meath the outer skin, solution oil
saxolite. / or, dissolved in h-pt. witch
hazel makes face bath which Ii
wonderfully effective.-Ads.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
Raising the Funds.

Representatives have been appoint
ed for each township TO canvas for
funds and it Is hoped to secure 500
in each township by this ethod. The
Hancock County Bankers Association
Is pledging s1,250 each year for three
years to the fund and the $1,000 offer
ed by Julius RoseEwald and $1,000
from national FUND will also be Sc
cured. Thus the farmers will bear
the lesser part of the expense entail
ed in the present outline of the work
This conservation movement shows
that the farm development will be nc
less prominent than the great indus
trial development expected in this
section because of the enormous
hydro-electric power.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23

person non grata' in Europe's best
families since the present kings
friends removed King Alexander from
his throne by methods occasionally
practiced on English monarchs sever
al centuries ago but now considered
somewhat crude. and the court oil
Sofia is also rather looked down up
on. Roumania is quite the most re-
spectacle Balkan kingdom, according
to royal European standards, and
there might be chance for young
Prince Charles-if it wasn't so far
away. SO, after all, Mary may have
to put Up with a reigning German
princeling, or mere grand duke. z.
Meantime Mary is receiving quite
the proper education for housewife
~ career. She can both cook and
sew. Thrifty Queen Mary saw to that.
Whoever marries her will get wife
who can darn his socks, when neces-
sary. =,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23

concede that thousands of years
might have interviewed between the
time when God created the heavens,
and the earth of the first verse and
the time when God said Let there be
light" Of the third verse. How long
ago God had originally created the
earth, or why. and how the earth had
come into the condition described as
without form and void in the sec
ond verse did not trouble me. But
when God came on this scene to pre-
pare it for mans habitation, and
when He had accomplished certain re-
suits and then says The evening and
the morning were the first day.
wanted to know was the day" q
period of twenty-four hours. I was in
awful state! Did God mean what He
said? Or was He unable to express
Himself? Would it require scientific
education to understand what He
meant and then.athe scientists would
differ in their guesses? Was my moth
err wrong and would God ever forgive
her for never having gone to collegee-
About this time / was reading in
| the Twentieth chapter of Exodus
where God commanded the people to
keep one day holy as the Sabbath. He
said Six days shalt thou labor and
do all thy work, But the seventh day
lis the Sabbath of the Lord thy God,
In it thou shalt not do any work
For in six days the Lord made heav-
en- and earth, the sea and all that is
therein, and rested the seventh day"
God worked six days and rested one
day. / believed, and still believe that
/ day in Exodus means period of
ltwenty-four hours and that day" in
1 Genesis the first chapter, also means
la period of twenty-four hours.
/ came into a place of great assur-
ance and quiet peace. God was able,
i believed, to express Himself He
had spoken and did not mean what
He said took my stand on the i'm
pregnable rock of holy scriptures" 7
had something under my feet. had
something to preach. l could go to my
congregation with message and I'M
hesitatingly say: Thus saith the
Lord!' Today, ] am more than ever
convinced that the Bible is the word
of God from Genesis to Revelation. |
can from my heart say amen to Jesus
when He says Verify l say unto you,
till heaven and earth pass, one jot
or one 1.-THE shall in no wise pass
from the law till all be fulfilled.
Yours in His service,
F, A. MGAW.
Keokuk, Iowa, March 81, 1913.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23

Bettendorf, deceased, j, w. Betten-
dorf, administrators, Davenport, Iowa.
No. LOSS, 1926, curtain holder. Alhin
Dahlberg, Des Mcines. Iowa. S
No. 1.056,690, bed plate adjustment
for printing presses, John Cottle, Des
Moines. Ia, assignor of one-half to F.
v. Hallen, Des, Moines, Iowa.
No. 1.056,6o4, automobile wheel,
Glade L. Griffith, Blockton, Iowa. 4
Mol ,056,342, neck protector for
draft animals. Ovid A. Kent, jewell,
Iowa.
10. 1,o56.2o4,. ironing board, Will
liam D. Neils, Davenport, Iowa.
No. 1.o56.3oo,. relay system, Edwin
w. Preston and G. L. Nickerson, Sioux
City, Iowa.
NO. j .o56,214. insect trap, John Rein
hart Early. Iowa.
NJ. Webster. Fit. Dodge, la.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23

This is the season OF the year when
mothers feel very mucL concerned
over the frequent colds contracted by
their children, and have abundant rea
son for it as every cold weakens the
lungs, lowers he vitality and paves
the way for the more serious diseases
that So often follow Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is famous for It's cures
and is pleasant a. safe to take. For
sale by Wilkinson G. Co. Pharmacy
and ]. F. Kiedaisch & Son.-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
The Word Of God. An Experience.

-
To the Editor of The Gate City:
Through the kindness of the editor.
have the privilege of coming to the
readers of The Gate City. | certainly
appreciate this courtesy and wish in
/ the name of Jesus Christ to say few
things about the Bible, as the Word OF
God My mother had Bible and she
lings. My pastor had Bible and lived
it and preached it. But l had been a
| christian for some time and had been
!! a preacher for several years before |
could say ! had a Bible CT my own. 1
went through testing period, For a
/ time ] was thoroughly unsettled. ]
/ was shaken to the very foundations
of my faith. seemed to have nothing.
u was tempted to give it all up.
/ said in my struggle | shall either
! have Bible, whole Bible and be-
lieve it from cover to cover or |
/ shall have nothing to do with it. 1t
/ is true or it is false. 1t is Gods Word
or 1t is the greatest fraud ever perpe-
/ trated on the human race. 1t was an
awful sitting. If give up the bible I
have nothing. | shall turn away from
4 God and be an agnostic--an ATHEIST!
The point of attack made by Satan
on me at the first chapter Of Genesis.
The question that most perplexed me
i was regarding the meaning OF the
word day Did it mean period OF
twenty-four hours or did it mean
something else? ! consulted many
books and commentaries. Some au
thorities taught that the six days
were long long periods of time 9th
ers said that the six days represented
six great visions or pictures before
the mind of the author of Genesis
The light that sought from many
sources became confusion more con
founded"
} The question of how long it bae
taken originally to create the earth Oh
: what 10 do with the geological period.
did not trouble me- ] was willing ii
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23

LONDON, March 22.-Having set
tied the fate of the kaiser's daugh-
ter, Princess Victoria Louise, who is
to marry Prince Ernest of Cumber
land, Europe has now begun to won
der where the right sort of husband
may be found for Princess Mary OF
England. True, Mary isn't yet quite
is, and probably hasn't bothered her
head very much over the problem, but
the shortage Of the princely matri.
monial market is proving real worry
for royal match-makers generally
The difficulty is that there are no
princes of suitable age and rank-or
rather rank, for age doesn't matter SO
much in royal alliance-noW left.
She might be sacrificed to the needs
of Anglo-German amity, but the kais-
er's only unmarried boys are OF the
fourth and fifth sons variety, which
the match-makers agree would be no
great catch for King Georges only
daughter. The youth and supposedly
incurable malady of the czarevitch
puts him out of the question, nor do
4 Austria, Italy, or Spain, or Greece,
4 furnish any possibilities The next
heirs to the thrones of Sweden, Den
mark, Norway and Belgium are mere
boys. servia has been very much
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
e NJ lYfs
PUBLIC OPINION
Lake keomiston.

Lake NeomiStoh.
To the Editor of The Gate City:
1t seems there is. still. some discussion
About a name for this new lake, 9
So here's plan to give it one
That in this section ought to take.
Just let the. cities at the ends
OF Cooper Dam furnish a part,
And this great stream that flows
between
And gives the power. supply the
heart.
Then we should have a name unique,
A name that should please every
one,
And this great lake so broad and deep
Would be known as Lake Keo-mis-ton'
WARSAW.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
SALVATION ARMY
TAKES UP WORK
CONTINUED from page ID

deter US. In any big work for human
ity one must take risks. l fully ap.
preciate the enormity of our task, for
we know how highly organized this
terrible traffic is and what tremen.
dous profits are being made by those
engaged in IT,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23

will work. The association proposes
to secure farm expert to devote his
time to Hancock county and every
landholder and farmer will have his
services free of charge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
iowa Patents.

Especial to The Gate City,l
DIES MONIES March 22.--The fol
lowing patents were granted to
Iowans for the week ending March -.
1919, as reported from the office OF
Wilfred C. Lane, patent attorney 800
Crocker Bldg, Des Moines, Iowa:
No. ,056, 400. convertible fiat.bettoii'
freight car and dump car, william Z.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
Ladies'.

Ladies.
Miss Ester Brenkoetter
Mrs. Alice Colston
Miss Jennie Clark
Miss EIga Downs
Mrs. j. Hedrick
Mrs. VIM. A Meyer
Mrs. Josy Robinson
Mrs. Virginia F. Randolf 80
Mary Smith
Miss Cecilia Schmidt
Mable Richmond
Miss Garnet Wilson
Mrs. Lizzie Wervrs.
Gentlemen.
Mr.. Paul Anthony
r. B. Berryhill & Co.
Bill Bailey
Harry Baker
Walter F. Baker
A. F. Brown
Chas. Cooper
Sam Coon
Frank Coulson
E. NJ. Childers
Alfred Dedo
F. 8. Davis
Harlow C. Fleck
Frank Cue
DR.. Ray Kirkpatrick
E-rad Afypra
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining in the
Keokuk postoffice. uncalled for for
the week ending March 22d, 1913:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-23
MPROvEMENT
RECEIVES IMPETUS
Farmers in This Section Are Rapid
ly Adopting the Most
Advanced Scientific
Methods.
EXPERT FOR HANCOCK
Money is Being Raised TO Secure
Crop Expert for Hancock
county---Lee County
Active.

The farmers in this sectiol are rap
idly adopting the most scientific meth
DDS Of agriculture and will accom-
plish their aims working through or
ganization and cooperation. Conser-
walton is the key note.
The Lee County Farmers Institute
recently held the most successful meet
ing In the history OF the organization
and encouraged by surplus
of one hundred dollars over. the en-
penses are already planning a fuller
and more complete short course con-
Quoted with the aid of the Ames In
structors for next year.
While many farmers do not take
kindly to the idea of taking advantage
OF the Rosenwald offer in the secur-
ing of farm expert they do take
kindly to the idea and the proposition
to employ a crop expert through co
operation with the business interests
OF the county has been advanced,
In Hancock County.
The farmers of Hancock county
Iowa, are now engaged in raising the
money to employ farm expert anc
they will take advantage Of the Rosen
valid offer Farmers meeting at til,
call Of Wesley G. Ewing. president o
the Hancock County Farmers Inst
tute have formed county auxiliar,
to the National Farmers Congress
electing R. II. Kirby Of Dallas. pres
dent Glad Clark of Prairie, secretary
and S. D. Guam of Nauyoo, treasure,
The Hancock County Soil Fertilit
Association is the incorporated orga,
ization through which tna farmer