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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
Mrs. Craig Entertains.

I41os ASOAO1S IA. OLE
fourteen ladies al a beautifully APP
pointed one o'clock luncheon today
in honor of Mrs. VIM. Lewis. OF Gin
cinnati. The table had for a center
piece a great basket of yellow chrys-
anthemums. Throughout the house,
yellow chrysanthemums were used in
decoration. Following the luncheon,
auction bridge was played. Mrs. VIM.
Theophilus of Davenport and Mrs. ].
E. Hubert Of Chicago, were guests
from out of town.
Mrs. Tucker at Salem.
: Mrs. Collingwood Tucker will give
a recital of negro folk songs In
Salem one evening next week. This
is her second concert given there.
Party 10 Postponed.
Because OF the illness Of the
hostess, the party which Mrs. r. S.
Baker was to have given this evening
has been postponed.
The Misses Perry Coming.
The Misses Saidee and Kate Perry
Of Capri, Italy, who were expected
in Keokuk during the summer. will
make their deferred visit here in No
vember. They r the daughters of
Colonel Perry, whose family was a
very prominent one here years ago.
Swedish Aid Society.
Mrs. John Oleson of 1913 Franklin
street, a hostess to the Ladies Aid
society of the Swedish Lutheran
church today.
Thursday Club Meeting.
Mrs. Oscar Adams entertained the
Thursday club today. Halloween dec
orations we're used and refreshments
were served at the close Of the game.
Bridge Club Meeting.
Miss Olive Morgan entertained the
young women of the Bridge club this
afternoon.
Auction Bridge Party.
Mrs. Robert Richardson, 1922
Timea street, delightfully."- entertained
six tables at auction bridge yesterday
afternoon. The favors were won by
Mrs. A. l.. Little and Mrs. w. &C.
hayes. Following the game. a three
course luncheon was served. Mrs. w.
G. Hayes of Chicago and Miss Har-
riet Mayer of Warsaw, we're out Of
town guests.
Praise Meeting Success.
There was a large attendance at
the semiannual praise meeting of
the Woman's Missionary society in
the chapel Of the First Westminster
church last night. Mrs. O. E. King
presided and led the devotional exer-
cises. Miss Solomon read the paper
giving the mission field covered Sy
the home mission board. Mrs. VIM.
Aldrich spoke on Our Neglected
Field" Mrs. r. L. Reid read a paper
which had been written by Mrs. O..
E. King, on Our Auxiliary" Miss
Mildred West read q poem MY
Praise" There were a number OF
musical selections under the direction
70 Mr.. James Young. The program
was interesting throughout. A free
will offering amounting to about for
ty dollars was taken.
E%ntertains At Hamilton.
Mrs. F. w. Garretson Of Hamilton
entertained at a delightful afternoon
party today. A few Keokuk women
were included in the list of guests.
Mrs. We'll to Entertain.
Mrs. j. B. We'll will entertain on
Wednesday and Thursday Of next
week at bridge teas.
Pretty Halloween Party.
Mrs. Fred Rhodes of 30S South
Tenth street. entertained eighteen
ladies yesterday afternoon at q Hal
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29

FOR RENT-Two rooms furnished
for light housekeeping. ENQUIRE
Ills Concert. Phone Red-23S.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
Halloween Party.

Pretty Halloween Party.
Mrs. Fred Rhodes of 30S South
Tenth street. entertained eighteen
ladies yesterday afternoon At q Hal
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
MIRO. Wen 10 Entertain.

Mrs. j. B. We'll will entertain on
Wednesday and Thursday Of next
week at bridge teas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms.
all modern conveniences. $3.50
week and up. 10 South Third.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29

tend to the work ordinarily done by
cabinet officers, but SO far no choice
has been reached on the presidency.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
LOST.

LOST-Child's silver luck bracelet,
near Garfield school. Finder cave
at Gate City. Reward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
Banquet II Planned.

The Degree of Honor will entertain
their families at a banquet or the
evening of November II. Elaborate
plans are being made for the occasion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
Party 10 Postponed.

Because of the illness Of the
hostess, the party which Mrs. p. S.
Baker was to have given this evening
has been postponed.
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Enter4.in. It Hamilton.

5000 eUeSf S~THS
Mrs. F. w. Garretson Of Hamilton
entertained at a delightful afternoon
party today. A few Keokuk women
were included in the list of guests.
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social an Enjoyable one.
NJ. [. Clubs kensIneton.

The M. L. club was entertained yes.
terday afternoon at a kensington at
the home Of Mrs. Shaner, 902h High
street. A delicious luncheon was
served and the afternoon spent in a
most enjoyable fashion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
New YORK MONEY Market.

CLAUDE NJ. E
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29

Mrs. Tucker at Salem.
: Mrs. Collingwood Tucker will give
a recital Of negro folk songs In
Salem one evening next week. This
is her second concert given there.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
Auction Bridge Party.

Mrs. Robert Richardson. 1922
Timea street, delightfully."- entertained
six tables at auction bridge yesterday
afternoon. The favcrs were won by
Mrs. A. l.. Little and Mrs. W. &C.
hayes. Following the game, a three
course luncheon was served. Mrs. w.
G. Hayes of Chicago and Miss Har-
riet Mayer Of Warsaw, were out Of
town guests.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
The Misses Perry Coming.

The MISSES Ferry Coming.
The Misses Saidee and Kate Perry
Of Capri, Italy, who we're expected
in Keokuk during the summer, will
make their deferred visit here in No
vember. They are the daughters Of
Colonel Perry, whose family was a
very prominent one here ear ago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29

Thursday Club Meeting.
Mrs. Oscar Adams entertained the
Thursday club today. Halloween dec
orations we're used and refreshments
were served at the close of the game.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29

WIIIhg Workers Meet.
The Willing Workers Of the Second
Presbyterian church will give a Hal
lowe'en social in the chapel Of the
church Friday evening. Refreshments
Of pumpkin pie. doughnuts and coffee
will be served.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
Club Meeting.

Miss Olive Morgan entertained the
young women of the Bridge club this
afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29
Swedish Aid society.

Mrs. John Oleson Of 1913 Franklin
street, was hostess to the Ladies Aid
society of the Swedish Lutheran
church today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-29

Teachers Planned a Surprise.
The following item is from the Den
mark correspondence in the Fort Mad
ison Democrat: The teachers of the
Union school, Miss Talbot of Keokuk,
and Mrs. Mofitt of Denmark, planned
a surprise on their pupils this after
loon. 1t val in the form of a picnic
in Mr.. Whitmarsh's pasture. Some OF
the mothers furnished conveyances.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29

A. 4 Tray with % jelly TumbIers,
Each With Seed Sample Being
Tested for termination; 3, . Single
Glass, Shown Fitted for Testing
Seeds; c, = Tumblsr With the Other
Accessories Separated From II; o,
the Candle Wick; e, candie-o Glass;
F, Disk Of slottIno Paper Bearing
Seeds; q, Watch Glass Used 40 4
Cover.
out dragging the candle wick out Of
the water. (3) The glassware may be
in an autoclav, in case molds
have appeared and seem likely to
make trouble. (4) The watch glasses
are sulnciently low to permit one to
see Just what lot of seeds are doing.
may be easily removed and returned,
and give no trouble by drawing up an
excess of moisture.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29

cotton graduating frocks this year BE-
ing made mp in these materials.
They launder we'll. are easily han.
died. and are very soft. graceful and
durable. despite their sheerness. and
they lend themselves admirably to
simple forms Of trimming. although
they may be made very elaborate with
hand embroidery.
The cotton nets come in varying
meshes. in wide widths and are not
extremely expensive. frequently one
sees . frock made entirely of the net
and quite devoid OF trimming save
for scalloped or picot edges or edges
hemstitched. One expensive but re-
markably attractive frock Of net was
finished around the edge with scallops.
The skirt was made over q silken
foundation. There were two full rut-
fles Of the net shirred on two cores
with two-inch beading encircllng the
skirt. The ruhles were finished at
the upper and the lower edge by deep
scallops. The lower part of the skirt
was drawn in closely at the bottom
and widened gradually toward the
hips.
The sleeves were finished at the
lower edge with shirrings and a seal
loped frill. Across the shoulders the
sleeves were again shirred on two
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
GREEN MANURE IS VALUABLE
Farmer Must Use Judgment In osksea'
Ing ths Most Economical Crop
for This Purpose.
By HENRY FULMER, idaho Dxpsri-

CBy HENRY FULMER, idaho 8xperi-
ment Station.)
Tho benefit derived from incorporat-
ing green crops in soil as manure was
noticed by the Romans.
The value of green manure II two
fold. Green clover. when turned in the
soil. adds nitrogen directly to the land.
Later, when the clover is being decom-
posed. the carbohydrates which the de-
caying plant contains serves a. .
source Of energy for tho class Of soil
bacteria that are able to gather free
nitrogen. Independent Of host plant,
from the air into their cells In form
that will be later used by growing
plants. Owing to the ease and quick
ness in which these green crops may
be decomposed. the stimulation OF the
independent free nitrogen fixing bac'
terra is brought about much sooner
than will dry material that Is coarse
and difncult to decompose.
II during a dry spell. the green ma
nure 10 added in very great quantities.
excessive evaporation may result. Ex-
periments have shown that the acid
produced in the soil from this kind OF
manurtng is not great enough to pre-
vent nitrification.
The farmer must use judgment In Be-
lecting the most economical crop for
this purpose in his particular section.
The one giving q luxuriant growth OF
leaves and costing but little to grow 10
desirable. A nonleguminous plant IL a.
valuable in stimulating the free nitro
gen fixing organisms. pound for pound.
a. the plants of the leguminous family.
The fact that plant is not from the
legume family does not keep 1t from
being of value as manure. This form
of manuring bids fair to receive q
great deal more of attention In the
near future.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
TERMINATION or GRASS AND
OTHER SMALL SEEDS.
Excellent Results May BE Obtained
BY Use OF Plain, Ordinary jelly
Tumbler-Watsr 10 Secured by
Using Candle Wick.
<By H. GARA1AN.)


For terminating bluegrass and nu-
merous other small seeds. excellent
results may be obtained by an ordi-
nary plain glass jelly tumbler. on the
top Of which IL placed a candle-drip
glass. This in turn Is covered with
disk Of blue blotting paper bearing
the seeds, and this again covered with
plain three-inch watch glass. Water
in the tumbler Is brought up to the
blotting paper. on which the seeds are
placed. by a piece Of candle wick. the
two extremities Of which are passed
through the round opening In the
bottom Of the candle glass and spread
out ON its upper surface beneath the
blotting paper. BY filling the tumbler
two-thirds full of water when starting
the test, no further attention is re-
Quired. beyond counting and removing
the terminating seeds. until the end
Of the test. Twenty-eight of these
tumblers with their compliments Of
seeds may be placed side by side in .
wooden tray and placed In warm
place.
The advantages Of this method Of
handling the seeds are the following:
u) The whole tray may be carried
about conveniently without stopping
the water over its edges, as 10 likely
to be the case when water for all the
tests is contained in q metal tray.
(2) Each test is completely independ-
ent, and can be removed to a table or
desk at any time for inspection. with
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
MOST PRACTICAL FR0CK
Oger TO CHOOSE ONE THAT WILL
STAND FREQUENT TUBING.
Will 0e Of Good Service Both ~
osaduatlon Gown and for Summer
Wear Soft Mulls and eatistss
Are Favored.

It should not be . dimcult problem
TO md frock suitable for graduation
purposes this year. for there are guam
tides Of adorable youthful models
and exquisite materials that are avail
able for the young girl graduate.
Tho most practical of graduating
frocks 10 Of course the one that will
stand Tubing. Fine lingerie gowns
arc nowadays more often sent to the
cleaner than to the laundress, but the
young girl ~ rule 10 not overcareful
OF her clothes. and II q frock must 20
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
MASTER ART OF BREATHING
About the Only Way 70 Adapt Figure
to the Almost Constantly
Changing corsets.

Tho changes that take place in
women's figures are very strange.
From the thirteen-inch waists of De
Medici to Byzantine sloppiness and
thence on to sinuous Greek lines
again! And all 20 quickly. One day
We are required to take in our waist
measures and the next to let them
out. How can we be decently com
Portable under such . regime?
There IL one way. Master the art
OF natural breathing. and you can bid
desance to all transformations of the
corset. Your waist will expand or
contract, your bust swell or diminish
as you please to make it and you will
be able with equal ease. looking grace
ful In both.
The proper and rational way to
breathe IL through the ribs; swelling
out and caving In at the sides Of the
chest, beneath the arms; never sink
ing or swelling the front Of the chest.
This IL the whole secret Of getting .
flexible chest and . flexible waist
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
EASY TO MAKE WAGON JACK
Convenient Device for Use In Greasino
Farm vehleles-Illustration
Shows Details.

Do you enjoy greasing the farm
wagon, and does 1t get creased a.
often as 1t should? Here is q good
jack to use for the work. writes w. J.
Harrington, Jr., OF Cameron. N. c., In
Progressive Farmer. It is easily made
and will be found very handy. Take
a piece Of two-inch plank. six inches
wide and two and one-half feet long.
Set this into another piece eight inches
wide and two feet long. which IL to
rest on the ground for the base. It
would be we'll to put brace on each
side Of the upright piece.
Saw out piece two inches wide
from the top about half way down the
upright plank; make a lever four feet
long to go in this slot; have two OF
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
stItehery for Children.

The quaint embroidery patterns OF
cunning little animals, birds or figures
depicting Mother Goose rhymes. Offer
possibilities for the mother to teach
the first steps in embroidery. as all
these designs are done in simple out
lining or cross stitching, These pat
terms will hold the interest of child
and II used to decorate some OF her
own belongings, will not only keep the
little fingers busy. but will implant
love of needlecraft as we'll.
Aprons. scarf for the dressing ta,
BILE. covers for school books. bibs and
rompers for the small sister or brother,
can all be ornamented in simple but
fascinating patterns. Bean bags with
an animal figure in cross stitch on
each side will add to the fun OF the
work.
Mercerized cottons. which will stand
any amount Of washing, can now be
secured and the embroidery should be
done In the mercerized colors.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29

the lingerie frock that 10 to endure
Tubing, and 1t will pay to obtain an
excellent quality. The batistes and
mulls are softer and launder we'll II
carefully handled. but the linen will
outwear them every time.
Various other sheer cottons have
como into popularity. Swiss and or
candle are Of course the old favor
ties. but their crispness. once their
chief merit, has made them yield place
somewhat to the softer mulls and
batistes and linens, though they are
still liked. Tho cotton nets, voiles
and crepes are moro recent arrivals
and have achieved decided popular
ity. . very large percentage Of the
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
settina Of Fruit.

A rain during the blooming season
may decrease the setting Of fruit in
several ways: by preventing the pol.
len from reaching the stigma. both
because it is too wet to fly and be-
cause pollen-carrying insects are alb.
sent; by destroying the vitality Of the
pollen; by injuring the stigma; by
preventing fertilization or termination
of the pollen because of low tempera,
ture.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
Low In Protein.

silage is very low In protein. In
fact, 1t is lower in protein than oat
straw. It is valued because 1t is euc-
culent and aids In the Oetion at
other foods.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29

cords and headed
by an upstanding
scalloped frill.
The frill was
met at the back
and front by seal
loped edged rev.
ers. also of net.
Folds Of the plain
net filed In the
v at the back
and front. T b .
lower part Of the
b o d ! G g " q 3
formed Of deli
cate shadow lace.
Another expen.
sive frock. which.
however, is not
an imported mod
el. IL Of embroi-
dered voile. This
10 pictured. It 10
made ON the IA
miliar lines of q
simple full blouse
with peplum or
tunic. . plain,
slightly draped
. sktrt, slightly
rounded away at
the skirt bottom
The Keota news., 1914-05-29
New RIue-vermIIion Tone.

Ultra-fashionables take up the rich
er shades Of red, as seen In the ripe
currant, or the fame Of wood hre.
There 10 also q blue-vermilion tone,
which IL more like q half-ripe plum
than anything else in nature.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29

to the cleaner
often during 4
summer one will
have little COM
fort from 1t. Per
haps the summer
10 to be spent
where no clean
ing establishment
L. close at hand,
and Inconvenience
IN added to the
time and expense
eptailed.
So the frock
actually fitted for
Tubing il the
practical frock for
q girl whose sum-
mer wardrobe 10
limited, and It 10
quite possible to
take this into con-
sideration without
sacrificing too
much upon the al
tar Of utility.
A hne linen IL
the most satisfac-
tory material for
The Keota news., 1914-05-29

1t the front But the distinctive fea-
ture. a. in the one first described.
10 the amount of hand embroidery
which ornaments 1t. Net frills finish
the long sleeve at the wrist and an
outstanding frill of the net encircles
the neck and extends down the front
Of the blouse.
The Keota news., 1914-05-29

three holes edgewise through the up
per part Of the upright, hole through
the lever and loose pin so you can
adjust the jack for high or low was-
ons. You could fasten block on top
of the lever to be used for the rear
axle.
Fasten a short chain to the base
and have a hook on the lower side OF
the lever. or use bent iron rod -
shown in the Illustration.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-27

jacksonville, III. - $4,000 fire
destroyed lumber yards of B. P. An
drews. Firemen called away from
Thanksgiving ball.
Washington. - State department
announces state of peace and quiet
ness in San Domingo. American ma
rines arrived yesterday afternoon.
New president to be inaugurated.
BlacEwood, N. flames Glover,
II, chased squirrel up tree. Limb
broke. Fell. Broken neck. Dead.
Bloomington, ILL., firemen over
come fighting fire at Moratz drug
store. $4,000 damage.
Lincoln, III.-IIIinois Central depot
destroyed by fire. $4,000.
London.-U. S. asked to use its in
fiuence with South American repub-
lies of Ecuador and Colombia to OBJ
serve strict neutrality.
London. - Silent gun, probably
pneumatic type, being used by Ger
mans in Flanders, according to re-
port.
Austin, Tex. - 1888 Thanksgiving
pardons or combinations announced
by Gov. Colquitt Promises to free
300 convicts Christmas before he
leaves state executives Office.
Miami, Fla. - BIoodhounds being |
used in effort to run down s1ayers of |
Adam A. Boggs, noted Florida attor- |
ney, and his daughter, Is.
Dallas, Tex.-Unemployed and de-
spondent over separation from hus-
band, Mrs. Bertha Cox. Denver, sui
cided.
ByhaIia, Miss.-Fred Sullivan and
wife May, negroes, hanged by mob in
sight of their daughter, 4. Charged
with setting fire to barn.
Springfield, lll.-GoV. Dunno issued
proclamation against shipment of
cattle because of foot and mouth dis
ease in southern and southwestern
sections of state.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-27

The Hague.-Kaiser has ordered
secretary of foreign affairs to notify
all diplomats hitherto stationed in
countries which are now Germany's
enemies that they are free to choose
another career.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-27

Auburn, NJ. Y.-Thomas Motif Os-
borne, millionaire prison reformer re-
Gently appointed warden of Sing
Sing, is the man who spent a short
term in Auburn prison studying pris-
on problems from the inside look
ing out" .-,
Osborne, who is chairman of the
New York State prison reform ccm-
mission, believed that the prison re-
form and penology have been stud
led only by men outside looking in"
So in September, 1913, he had him
self sentenced to a short term at hard
labor in Auburn prison.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-27

5 auto bandits held up string of
West Side saloons. Killed Charles
Erickson, bartender at 1858 w. 22d.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-15
When Buying Gloves for
Spring.

The vogue OF the long sleeve is assured
for spring and summer wear From the
viewpoint OF effectiveness, every woman
will welcome the news. because the hand
and arm are never so attrac actively dressed
as when soft wrinkles above the wrist
make the hand appear smaller and more
sha apely. For the woman OF limited
purse. however. II is not an unmlxed
blessing.
Lengths Will run from eight button TO
sixteen. with not a few twentybutto
lengths for formal wear. Champagne
shades will vie with blacks and whites for
favor. Heavy black stitching the
whites and champagnes is very smart.
silk gloves, particularly with contrast
ing stitching. will be much worn, while
chamois and doeskip, for shopping and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-15
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Oriental tendencies. go conspicuous in
the apparel modes OF the past season and
showing no signs OF diminishing favor,
are responsible for many attractive nov
elites In Jewelry,
Necklaces especially show this infu-
ence and though some OF them may be
bought as low as $40. they look as
though they might once have been worn
by come dark-sllnned eastern princess.
Antique designs have been copied faith
fully. and some beautiful effects OBJ
tained with imitation stones
Comblna tions Of jade and white coral,
mounted on dull silver. or jade and
moonstones; Imitation aquamarlnes with
an antique setting; rose finished gold la
vaIIieres with ornaments OF engraved
crystal and pearls, and any number OF
other artistic necklaces may be found
| that range in price from s. to $50.
Among the newest offerings In fancy
colored bead necklaces, Of which there
Is bewildering array, are those having
silk tassel ornament t.>at hangs from
cluster OF the beads IN the front The
tions OF beads-jade with gilt galaIth
with jet, crystal with amber-with the
| tassel matching one or the other OF the
! colorlngs
chains to match. will add dainty touch
| of color TO the white lingerie dress or
| blouse.
In particular keeping with the quaint
! fchu effects so much worn this season
are the old-fashioned onyx lockets SCI
4 with tiny pearls and suspended from
| heavy onyx chains. Indeed, the woman
who Is the fortunate possessor Of n few
| pieces OF old jewelry would do well Il
| have them remodeled and reset. the
vogue for these lovely cid things Is ap
| TO be long lived.
| Canoes are much In evidence. both IL
| ly-6 nd nt Inc NrtT
initiate pearls. many OF the pink canoes
make most beautiful necklaces and def,
! detection.
Breastpins and bracelets OF carvec