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The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1914-08-26
News of The War


The French and British troops
opposing the invasion of the
German army in Belgium have
suffered a serious reverse, ac-
cording to the official announce
ment Issued by the French war
office, in the battle line, which
extends from Mons to the Lux
emburg frontier. Several army
corps, composed of both British
and French, took the offensive
on Sunday against the Garmans,
but their plan of attack failed,
owing to the unforeseen diff
culties" as described by the
official statement and the troops
retired on the covering positions.
The losses on both sides are
reported as extremely heavy and
5e French officials describe the
Germans as being obliged to
establish themselves in fresh
positions in Lorraine.
London, Aug. 21.-1:2O am -
The Germans have at last occu-
pied Brussels but in Alsace they
seem to be making no advance.
The latest report is that the
French have recaptured Muel-
hausen and it still seems true
that after 18 days of fighting
there are no German troops on
French soil.
On Germany's Eastern frontier
there has been considerable
outpost fighting which would
indicate that the Russians are
completing their work of con-
centration. There have been no
serious collisions in this region
as yet, however. Austria is too
much engaged with Russia and
with the need of helping Ger
many to make much progress in
her campaign against Servia.
No pewoKhateYer has been
Teceivedf OF any naVa move
fnents, either in the North Sea
or the Mediterranean.
Washington, Aug. 22.-The
time limit for the Japanese
ultimatum to Germany. demand
ing the surrender of Kiao- Chow
expired at 10 o'clock tonight,
without any answer having been
made by the German Govern
rnent through the State Depart
raent here.
Toxic, Aug. 23.-The Emperor
Of Japan today declared war on
Germany. This action was
taken at the expiration of the
time limit of Japan's ultimatum
to Germany demanding the sur
render of Klao-Chow. The
Japan Government has ordered
the beginning OF operations on
land and sea.
The Imperial rescript declar-
ING war on Germany was issued
this evening. 1t officially inau-
gurates hostilities in the Far East
as a result of Germany's failure
to reply to the Japanese ultima
tum.
London. Aug. 23.-1:46 a. m.
After nearly three weeks of mo.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1914-08-26

This Issue
Historic Cases of Insignificant
Incidents Resulting in
Conflicts.
New York Sun
Opinions may differ as to
whether the dispute which led to
the present conflagration in Eu-
rope were sufficient to Justify
the loss of blood and treasure
which, it is feared, will be ex-
pended, but it is certain that
many great wars in history have
resulted from more trivial
causes. The dogs of war have
been let loose and continents de-
luged with blood frequently as
the result of amazingly insienifi-
cant incidents.
"A man may start an incipient
riot in his own home by appear
ing unannounced with a clean
shave after having worn a lux
uriant hirsute adornment for
years, but ordinarily the trouble
does not go beyond his own
door. Louis VII of France was
less fortunate. A visit to the
royal barber plunged two
natlons-France and England
into intermittent warfare which
lasted 800 years.
According to the story. the
Archbishop of Rouen persuade
ed the king to remove his beard.
in common with his subjects.
The act led to SO much friction
with the queen that at last Louis
divorced her, to become a few
months later the wife of Henry
IL of England. From this marri-
age centuries of bloodshed may
be said to have followed.
In an iron case in the tower of
the cathedral in Modena, Italy,
a bucket which 900 years ago
was the cause of a terrible war
may be seen today. Soldiers of
3ModaaA ia Gaiaxous.~ ~ooui.
stole the bucket from a public
well in Bologna and refused to
return it. The States we're
rivals and were jealous of each
other and fights between soldiers
of the two followed. This spark
kindled fire of war which de-
vastated large part of Europe
and led to the imprisonment for
life of the King of Sardinia. son
of the German emperor.
| Mrs. Lobb-What on earth is
that?
Mr.. Lobb-This, my dear, is a
barometer-a present from our
son at college.
Mrs. Lobb-Oh, I've heard of
them! Isn't the dear boy thought
full? Which way do we screw if
:. when we want the weather to be
: fine?-Tit-Bits.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1914-08-26

George" said the teacher, "I
am glad to see that you are polite
enough to offer your sister the
oranges first"
"Yes'm," said George; "cause
then she's got to be polite an
take the little one"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1914-08-26
Waterworks In The Home.

Progressive Farmer
A First-Class funeral costs
from 500 on up, although one
can be had for $50. But-when
a doctors fees and medicine are
added, and the time lost from
profitable labor by members of
the family. death usually costs
as much as $50. Sometime it
isn't death but an operation, and
the hospital expenses will GER
tainly be that much. And some
times it isn't either death or an
operation, but just a life dragged
out by woman in bad health,
who cannot do in three days
what strong woman can do in
one, and who is so sadly nervous
and irritable that she spoils the
homelife of a whole family. An
unhealthy woman is a very ex-
pensive thing in family. And
that statement is true, not be-
cause of what she spends but
because of what she can't earn
in money and happiness.
Time is money and so is hap
piness. Even a horse that is
happy and comfortable can do
twice as much work and will
last twice as long as one who is
uncomfortable and worried all
the time, and human beings are
much more sensitive than horses.
Now the matter stands thus:
A death cost $50, or more; an
operation cost $15O; or more;
and bad health cost so mnch in
so many ways that we cannot
calculate it.
Waterworks in the home can
be extremely satisfactory and
cost as little as $100. Now, why
are these statements linked to-
gether? Because a convenient,
pure and plentiful water supply
IEmeap5 mc.A farsA1na .healthAkt
home than any other one thing
that it can have or lack. And
because the woman on the farms
are the ones who do most of the
drawing of water from wells or
carrying it from springs-and
women from the large majority
OF hospital patients, invalids in
the home, and inmates of our
insane asylums. Look around
you with a seeing eye"
The former State Superinten-
dent of Education of Virginia,
Mr.. ]. D. Eggleston, once went
to the home of a candidate for
county superintendent. 1t was
in the edge of the mountains
The house was q nice new
house, and the man was well-to.
do, but Mr.. Eggleston saw the
woman walking up a hill behind
the house 10 a spring and carry.
ing two buckets of water
through the snow. Mr.. Eggle.
Ston told the man that he wasn't
tit to be superintendent of any,
thing, but that if he laid a pipe
from that spring down to the
house, and put a sink in the
kitchen inside of 10 days, and
promised to put in a bathroom
inside of two months he would
be given the position he desir-
ed. That woman had been
walking that hill for Is years
when the water would gladly
have flowed down to her.
l know a man who paid So fol
a hydraulic ram 20 years ago
He was a mere boy then and
the money was some of the first
he ever earned, and he spent il
for his mother. He had never
seen ram, but he followed the
directions and set it up below the
spring. He bought 200 feet ot
iron pipe at four cents a foot, and
q tank for $40. He lived in the
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1914-08-26

Roughly speaking the
Germans are trying to work
around the allies flank in
Belgium, while the French are
attempting to apply the same
process to the Germans in
Alsace.
Almost all the encounters that
1s. iaafas< ,sa.,ssssuaiasa
mere reconnaissance. The
defeat of regiment here and
there has been proclaimed as a
great victory but in this grapple
of hundreds Of thousands most
of these affairs have had no
significance.
Official announcements from
both sides have been extremely
candid SO far. From the stand
point of the allies the important
feature in Saturdays develop
ments is the great battle which
began in the morning on the
Namur- Charleroi line This is
being fought on the position
chosen by the allies.
A German official statement
says that troops under command
of the Crown Prince of Bavaria,
fighting between Nets and Vos.
ges, took 10000 prisoners and
50 guns. 1t adds that the French
troops opposing the Germans
comprised eight army corps.
An official British Statenen,
explains calmly that nothing re.
sembling a great battle has been
fought as yet and warns the
people against optimism.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. C. Wilson, from
Kahoka, No., and MI. and Mrs. Thorn
as Hatfield of New Albany, Indiana,
visited with Mrs. J. B. Cobb Tuesday.
Fort Madison Democrat: Curtis M.
Hart of Keokuk. democratic candidate
for county clerk, is in Fort Madison
today. Mr.. Hart called at the Santa
Fe shops, visiting members Of the
railroad brotherhoods. Mr.. Hart be-
longs to the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, Lovers Leap lodge No. 46,
Hannibal, Missouri.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
HAVE COLOR IN YOUR CHEEKS
Be Better Looking
Olive Tablets

II your skin IL yellow-complcxion
pallid-tongue coated-appetite poor
you have a bad taste in your mouths
lazy. no.Good fesling-you should take
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets subs
stitute for calomel-wcre prepared by
DIR. Edwards after II years OF study
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are q
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by their
olive color.
II you want q clear. pink skin. bright
yes, no pimples. q feeling of buoyancy
like childhood days. you must get al
the cause.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver n bowels like calomel-yet have no
dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome consti.
patton. That's why millions of boxes ara
sold annually at l0c and 25c per box. All
druggists.
Take n or two nightly and note the
pleasing results
The Olive Tablet Company. Columbus. q.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Y. M. c. A. ITEMS
Commercial League.

The commercial basket ball league
recently organized under the auspices
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, physician department, is showing
much enthusiasm within its active
membership. Each team appears to
be much enthused and the coming
contest promises to be a very inter
esting series Of holly contested
games. The schedule now in prepare
ton will be very attractive and will
be completed this week.
Sunday Afternoon Meeting.
It should be remembered that the
Sunday afternoon meetings of the as
ISOLATION will be revived next Sunday
afternoon. the first meeting at $3.50
o'clock will be interesting with an en-
PERTAINING address by Prof. Daniel B.
Heller of Batavia, a mar of ability and
fine attainments, who Is always list
ened t with much interested atten-
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
COMMENT
ON WILLIAM FARMER
Springfield State Register Speaks
Highly Of His Work in Adele
Presented There.

The Illinois State Register contains
notice of the work of a Keokuk musi-
clan of tote. The article is in con.
nection with the production OF Adele
which was presented in Springfield
for the first time. Wilmuth Merkyl
who is mentioned as the leading male
role, is William Farmer who formerly
lived in Keokuk.
The Register comments in the fol-
lowing n about him:
wi1muth Merkyl has the principal
male role, that Of Baron Charles de
Chantilly. He has a handsome face
and figure, is a good actor and his
voice is strong and pleasing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28

Mrs. c. j.. Christensen and sister,
Mrs. Patrick, of Ely, Nevada, have re-
turned from an extended visit in Mt.
Pleasant.
Miss Marie Sherlock of Mercy hos
pftal, Des Mcines, Iowa. spent Sunday
with her brother, DR.. w. P. Sherlock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
CITY NEWS.

-Alva Williams. formerly of Keo-
kuk, and now with the Washington
Americans, has returned to his home
in Carthage. William vas accompanied
by Eddie Foster. third baseman, who
spent several days with Williams at
Carthage.
Head The Daily Gate C.sy, 10
cents per week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Bachelor Feed 10 Success.

Last evening there was a most sue
cessful party held by the young mems
class of the Baptist church. The
young mems class invited two young
women's classes Of the Sunday school.
to be with them and enjoy a bach
elor party and feed. All three classes,
the young mems class, Miss Phillips
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Praise Meeting Tonight

The semi-annual praise meeting OF
the Woman's Missionary society Of
the First Westminster church will be
given this evening at half past seven
o'clock. The meeting is open to the
public. Mrs. o. e. King will preside
and a miscellaneous program will be
given. The special music will be UNI
der the direction Of Mr.. James Young.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Rally Social Tonight.

A rally social will be given this
evening in the chapel Of the First
Congregational church, which will be
Under the supervision Of the class of
young girls taught by Mrs. Frank G..
B~eardsley A short informal program
will be given. Miss Greta John will
sing and Mr.. Mcfarland will sing sew
eral old time childrens songs The
parents OF the children who are in
the Sunday school are especially In
vited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28

that Prince Maurice Victor Donald Of
Battenberg, an officer in the Kings
Royal Rifles, has died OF wounds re-
ceived while fighting the Germans in
France.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
FUNERAL NOTICE.

ACHESON-The funeral of Mrs. J.
H. Acheson will take place from the
residence, Twenty-second and Grand
venue at 8 o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28

WANTED-Men to learn the barber
trade. Short term completes. Good
money made. Best trade In existence
for poor man. Machinery can't kill
it. Our graduates greatly in demand
account Of our thorough training.
Write for catalogue. Moler Barber
College. st. Louis. Nc.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28

WANTED-Man's second hand bicycle
with coaster brake. Phone Black
1888.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
and Mrs. Merriam's class. have

class and Mrs. Merriam's class, have
a large membership, n many were
present. The decorations were season.
able. Glass colors were draped ex-
quisitely from a large canopy in the
center Of the room to the lights cir
cling the room. These lights were
decorated with chandeliers Of soft
colored paper and CAV the room q
rich brown glow. Hanging all about
the room were pumpkins and lighted
moonshines. Corn shocks were used
p~rofusely in the decoration, and the
camp fires gave a glowing warmth to
the whole e. The effect was very
pleasing n added considerable to
the enjoyment Of the evening. There
was one round of activities from the
start to the finish of the evening.
Games were played In which all could
participate and prizes were given for
various interesting contests. In 9
contest with kitchen utensils the boys
proved their superior ability, and won
the contest. In all the games there
was a lively interest shown. In ad-
dHtion to the games there was a BRIEF
but snappy program. Miss Russey
very kindly gave some amusing selec-
lions, im~personating characters that
brought forth much applause. The
feature of the evening was the "hoos-
ler' quartet. Their amusing entrance
and strange costumes. together with
their singing provoked much merri-
ment. Miss Emma Frank gave a few
piano selections that were highly ap-
preciated. The bachelor feed, the
source OF much curiosity, was an
ample repast. 1t ~abundantly proved,
the ability OF the young men in doing
the heavy" in the kitchen. After
flash lights were taken, the party
broke up. Everyone felt that 1t was
the event OF a life time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
A Prince Is Dead.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
LONDON, Oct. est Is announced
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
FoR RENT.

FOR RENT-Seven room house. mod
ern except furnace. Enquire 6o2 Con-
cert.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28

WANTED-Clerical position by young
man; five years general office ex.
%perience; references. Address Box
6, care Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Losers Entertain Winners.

The Diamonds who we're the los
ers to the Stars in a membership con-
test in the Lady Maccabees, entertain
ed the winning side at a delightful
Halloween party in their hall last
night. In the hall the electric lights
were shaded with yellow p%asteboard
jack O. lanterns. The guests were led
to the dining room by two witches
and two ghosts. The tables were
decorated in yellow and black, a dfa-
mond shaped centerpiece Of flowers
was an attractive feature OF the table.
The place cards had printed on them
the fortune Of each guest. Jack o.
lanterns threw a ghostly light on the
tables. An appetising supper of oys-
ter stew, sandwiches, pickles and COT
fee was served.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28

an opportunity to inquire and clear
your mind of doubt to the extent that
you will not make an error on cleo
ton day.
-R. v. McCutchan and Katherine
McCutchan have conveyed to Annie
Patterson lot 3S in Randall's addition.
--Kead The Daily Gute city. 10
cents per week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Club to Give Fair.

The young people who form the
Unity club will give a fair on Friday
evening to which the members and
their friends are invited. Many coun-
tries, America. Japan, Holland, Ire
land and others will be represented
in a beautiful display. The church
parlors will be gaily decorated for
the occasion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28

WANTED Position by practical
nurse. Call Black 1871.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR estimates on p%lastering and r.
pair work. call Red-1301. Stanley
Johnson, TIT North Thirteenth street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Girl. u plans.

The various girls clubs of the Y.
w. c. A. are planning a unique even
ing affair to be given. early in Novem-
Der. 1t will be a series of tableaux
illustrating the advertisements which
are SO familiar and yet So elusive
when you try to guess them. The pic
lures will be attractively staged and
the, event promises to be a very plea
cant one in the Y. w. G. A. social
calendar.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
viii ae Entertained.

The Young Ladies' society OF the
st. Paul's German Evangelical church
will be entertained at the home Of
Miss Adelaide Schmidt, 1908 Tfmea
street, Thursday evening. She will be
assisted by the following committee:
Miss Elsie Bode, Miss Gertrude Bode,
Miss Edith Linnenburger, Miss Min
ME Off. Miss Alma Bierman and Miss
Meta Hummer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Invitations Received.

Invitations Received.
Intimate friends OF the family In
this city have received the following
invitation:
Mrs. James Albert Tower
will give in marriage her daughter
Elizabeth
to
Mr.. Harvey Green Craig
on the Evening Of Tuesday, the tenth
of November, One Thousand Nine
Hundred and Fourteen at half
after eight O'Clock
Fort Madison, Iowa
The honor of our presence requested.
At Home
after the Fifteenth of December
Kansas City, Missouri
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
W ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Two or three bright girls,
Ia to 16 years old. to work in pack
ing department Of shoe factory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
sfs KAN rrvr
weddino Date Announced.

Wedding Date Announced.
Mrs. L. E. Miller announces the APP
preaching marriage Of her daughter
Miss Florence Lutte Miller to Mr..
James Gibson Wilson Of Minneapolis
which will occur on Saturday, Nov. Z.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
halIowe,en Social

Halloween Social
The Christian Endeavor society of
the First Methodist Protestant church,
corner of Twelfth and Exchange
streets, will give a Halloween social
in the basement of the church Friday
evening. Refreshments of pumpkin
pie, doughnuts and coffee will be
served. Committee in charge, Mrs. r.
Leroy Steffey. Mrs. w. G.. Parsons
and Mrs. Joe Foulkes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
o. Il. Club Hostess.

Mrs. w. H. femme vas hostess to
the o. H. club today. A large repre-
s~entation Of the club was present.
The hostess served delicious refresh
ments during the afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
il Honor Of Miss Miller.

Miss Edna Noelke and Mrs. Harold
Bowlby entertained eighteen ladies
yesterday afternoon at a delightful
party at the home Of Mrs. A. Noelke.
907 Concert street, in honor Of Miss
Florence Miller whose approaching
wedding Is announced. A five o'clock
luncheon was served at the close OF
the afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-28
Mrs. Decker 10 Hostess.

Mrs. A. C. Decker was hostess to.
day at a one o'clock luncheon at her
home GIT Grand avenue, in honor OF
Mrs. VIM. Theophilus and Mrs. James
Thomas OF Davenport and Mrs. Will
liam Lewis OF Cincinnati. Covers
were laid for sixteen. Auction bridge
was played during the afternoon. The
luncheon was one Of the most delight.
full Of the many recent social functions.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-11-20

will take the three children, Harry,
Harold and Hazel from our school
and we greatly regret to lose them.
Friday evening the Raymond child
rem gave a farewell party. Those
present were: Vivian Leitritz, Merle
HURT, Edith Sprang, Burnice Sprang,
Eta, Almeda, Addie, Clarence, Ray
mond and Harold Citizens, Alma
Gragg, Elmer Owens, Donnie Owens
and Mildred McAdams.
Mrs. Anderson spent the week end
in Boise. Her nephew, Garfield
White, returned home with her and
will remain few days
Lake Lowell school will give a
Thanksgiving program next Wednes-
day afternoon, November 18th, at
one-thirty o'clock. Everybody is cor
daily invited to attend.