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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02

In Corbett's corner his seconds and
hackers were screaming at him to
keep away. But it was in vain. Cor
bett was mad with excitement, fren-
zied with the desire to knock out the
hulk of a giant he, had worn down
by his blows.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02

bull-like rush of Jeffries squarely.
With below Jeffries swung, and to
the amazement of the crowd Corbett
met him at his own game and actually
drove the giant back. Again Jeffries
charged, and Corbett met him again,
and fought him into clinch.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02

Two minutes of fierce fighting, two
desperate encounters, broken by two
short cIinches, and they rushed to-
gether for the third time. Corbett
met him, gave ground after a brief
clash-and suddenly from nowhere
Jeffries drove his left, short arm iab
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-14
LETTERS TO EDITOR
THAT DAY OF PRAYER

Editor Day Book:-Apropos of the
Day of Prayer, set apart by our we'll
meaning president, may l ask any
worthy fellow a few random ques-
tons, followed by about the same
number of random thoughts?
First of all, 1 am neither an atheist
nor a religious fanatic. I strike
happy medium between the religious
blind and the intensely educated non
believer. 1 am trying to prove all
things and hold fast to that which
is good.
Now somewhere in Habakkuk,
about the 18th verse of the first chap
ter, appear these words: "Thou are
of purer eyes than to behold evil, and
can'st not look upon iniquity."
Following this text Cif any dare) it
might be well to ask, as a purely
physical and scientific fact, how can.
Omnipotent God behold something
which is not perfect, and at the same
time be perfect Himself?
4 - . ...
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-14

dola ride in the lagoons and thought
it would be a fine thing to buy some
gondolas for Central Park. So he in
trOduced resolution to buy a dozen
or more. l forget the number.
There is-in every legislative body
watchdog of the treasury, who kicks
on all expenditures of money and
tries to build himself up as a public
economist.
The story runs that this alder
manic watchdog in New York was an
Irishman, and it narrowed his eco
nOmic soul to think of spending all
that money for gondolas. He couldn't
see the wisdom of buying a dozen or
more, and made a strong argument
against it, winding up as follows:
ct isn't that l have any prejudice
against gondolas at all, but there is
no sense in buying a whole flock of
'em. Let us go about the matter in
an economical and businesslike way.
1 suggest that we buy two gondolas,
a male and female, and let nature
take it's course" -
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-14

Or, does it follow that if God sees
imperfection, he must be in that
measure imperfect Himself in order
to be able to view it?
In that event, who wants to attack
the OmniscienCe of Diety. l don't.
Therefore, let me conclude that
God knows nothing of this war-or
else there is no God.
Let us presume, for arguments
sake, that God does behold this war
of nations. Who is there, among pro-
fessed mortals, wise enough to advise
Omniscience what to do?
And if by weight of prayer, God
is Ito become wearied" of this war,
whose side is he going to listen to?
Or, isn't it more likely that this
war being mans affair, man will have
to settle it, since no one can safely
pretend to know where to place the
blame? Why blame God with this
war?
With deepest love for the religion
list, let it be said in fairness to the
deep-thinking atheist that he has
rooted out the old clogged-thought
that God makes or unmakes any
thing like a war. Why do they per-
sist in refuting their own theories by
first declaring man had the right to
choose between good and evil, and
then since lin this instance) chosen
evil, ask God to extricate him?
God made man in his image and
likeness" and if any man can find
anything like this likeness at war
with his feIlOw-image, he's got a
wonderful vision.
Is God a German, Jap or Indian,
that he can be appealed to like an
anthropOmorphic being? Our trou-
BILE is counting ecclesiastics who in
sist on setting up God as corporal,
tribal, to be swayed by the supplica-
lions of a mortal mind.
Jesus the Christ asked US to pray
increasingly. He meant, of course, to
H.,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01
1900 Simple Border for Summer Fabrics

D ATINES and crepes in silk or cot
IN ton have open meshes which make
embroidery a very simple and suitable
sort of decoration. Handwork that is fash
ionable to-day on dresses and blouses is
largely made up of motifs or borders done
with long stitches, French knots, and
coarse floss. Two easy designs are shown
above No. 1870 is a conventional pat
tern that will be found very effective on
white or colored linen and equally adapt
able for the decoration of ratine and
cotton crepes 1t is two inches wide
The clover leaf petals, or only the round
dot in the middle might introduce
color.
For children's dresses, a coat collar, and
for blouses, pattern No. 1900 is very
pretty and quickly done Two shades OF
floss or cotton, with thread of black or
contrasting color around the dot will
be pleasing on wooden or cotton materials
Each pattern comes in three yard strips,
ready for stamping. The price is 10 cents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

features that are pleasing and easily
adapted to the needs of the average
woman.
Box plaits are again in vogue. They
have ventured in with the excuse of let
ting little fullness into the skirt bot
tom to make walking easier. Outing
skirts, for golf and tennis will have some
plaits. disguised, or hidden, if not plainly
in view. The large figure near the centre
of this page shows one Of the latest types
of dressy afternoon gown, made of
brocaded crepe de Chine. The skirt
(S14S) has two box plaits in the middle
of the front, side drapery, just enough
bouffant to be up to the minute and even
the hint Mt tunic in the middle front
section, which is trimmed with row of
buttons. The soft blouse of the same ma
terial has rounded collar seeming to
outline bosom shaped vest, having no
collar. While the faring Medici and the
Chinese collars are much used on some
dresses, there is no decided tendency to-
ward stock collars, save in few strictly
tailored waists, and few necswcar ac-
cessories, which the manufacturer has ex-
plotted for the sake of a change. You
will notice that there are long circular
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

MAGGIE effects are conspicuous in
lVl parasols, as well as in dresses and
hats for the season of 1914. Black and
white stripes are smart and popular, as
instanced in the novel parasol shown on
this page with the brocaded crepe de Chine
costume. Shape counts for as much as
the covering itself This particular
novelty has a rolling edge not unlike the
upturned brim of sailor hat. If it were
a rain umbrella, there might seem to be
an excuse for the gutter" in which to
catch the drips.
Another noticeable fancy black and
white parasol has the stripes running YER
tically on a frame described as the
Minaret, which fashion motif it resembles.
The sides are in panels joining the top
at sharp angle. In fact there is
double "roof'' on the inside frame. Black
marabout borders this fancy accessory.
Shirred net or lace covers combined
with ribbon are noticed among the dainty
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01
-. /c)IMpLE, FPCCKS SHOW
tNkA STYLE FEATURES

dress are graceful and very becoming.
| For dark silk dress, or light one, the
same idea can be carried out with the pat
! tern for this useful wooden dress. A plain
and lowered material may be combined
splendidly in the same design also. The
| shops are featuring plain poplins, with
novelty ones of the same color ground
having printed flower designs on them.
One or both tunics are made Of the fancy,
and the blouse trimming. In wash ma
| terials, one tunic might be of lowered
and the other of plain. The three-quarter
sleeve is seen on many new dresses and
separate waists; while the full length
sleeve is so much in evidence, that we can
only conclude both are correct. In all
probability, the shorter sleeves will OBJ
tain for midsummer.
Apropos of sleeves, the latest long silk
gloves are flesh color, to give the effect
of none on the arm. This follows tho
Paris fad for flesh colored stockings with
almost any kind of shoe or slipper.
The semi-tailored dress, SO indispen-
sable in the practical wardrobe, has not
been forgotten amid the fancy creations
for the opening displays. Here is smart
dress (S1Sa) for morning, shopping,
travelling or outing. Just a little fullness
in the skirt is held in by plnits ut the
loot, ana near the Delt, giving the effect
of some fashionable breadths across tho
hips, and making the skirt comfortable to
sit in. The blouse is severely plain ex-
cept for vest Of soft white crepe de
Chine, turning over in wide collar. Tho
cuffs match, and have an odd and inter-
esting fastening Of frogs on cord loops,
in lieu of ordinary round buttons. The
model selected to show here as a type Of
simple gown easy to make, and very in
expensive, is made of black and white
wool ratine, costing $1.50 per yard. The
vest is white; and the cording either side
of it, and on the skirt is black moire silk.
The girdle is moire also ; and to complete
the chic effect, trim little turban is worn
with this gown, being of black Milan with
a MORE crown ; and trimmed with fancy
ostrich aigrette
The price of this and Of each Of the other
patterns for illustrations described is Is
cents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

ruffles in the sleeves Of this dress. They
are made of net like the vest, and bound.
Here the modish crush girdle is retained.
This model is also intended for cotton
crtpes, and ratine.
Speaking of bound ruffles," for sleeves,
calls attention to similar treatment of two
circular founces about the hips of the
lower left figure. The skirt (S2l2) is
plain and close fitting, narrow Mt the foot,
and vet cut so as to have the latest sill
houette outline produced by the founces.
It is made of gabardine, q material vie
ing with serge for practical wear; and
one which hangs well. The binding is
taffeta silk cut on the bias. Binding of
braid, on rutiles for street skirts are ex-
ceedingly smart again, with similar
finish on the jacket worn with it. Ribbon
velvet is, also much used as the finish of
lace or net rulhes.
Still the upward tilt of skirts in front
is seen. Two TUNES, cut slightly circu-
lar, so as to fit the hips snugly are the
feature of very practical and becoming
skirt in model (S195). As shown, the
model is made of a lightweight summer
suiting, with fancy ribbon vest and cuffs,
and soft silk girdle. The lines Of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

parasols, which like oil other articles of
feminine adornment are more or less fussy.
It is quite the correct thing to trim your
parasols as you would your hats. Para
soils handles are long to allow for the
height of hats of the moment. Some
handles are of jet or irridescent
beads; others are Of natural wood, -.
plain or carded !; and still others have
tops or knobs of colored quartz.
Dressed in the attire which Paris de-
signers are now featuring, many srnartly
gowned women look as If they walked out
of some olden time pictures. Vatican
and Directoire hats have been reproduced
from portraits. Quantity picturesque are
the latest plateaux of straw or velvet with
loops Of ribbon feathers, or flowers piled
high ut the back. A pretty and new
way of trimming small sailor shape APP
pears in the band Of black satin ribbon,
and bow under the brim of the hat on the
lower left figure.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01
CSoft Collar and
( Cuffs a Smart
I Finish

in the shops are SHOWN above. Both can
be made at little cost. The long pouch
is of soft satin with a lining of pale pink
messaline. 1t has n motif embroidered in
solid stitch on a shaped piece of velvet
Some have an inset piece of gold cloth
on which the embroidery appears The
second bag has simple design worked out
with dull gold cord couched on the fabric.
Both these designs come in pattern No.
1859, ready for stamping. 1t is 10 cents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

FASHION has set her seal Of approval,
i on as many fancy handbags and
reticules as one can have. To be quite
correct, one chooses this adjunct to match
or accord with this or that costume. The
shopping bag of leather is out of place
with the afternoon toilette, or reception
gown: and the theatre or opera calls for
a still different and more dressy bag.
Odd and unusual shapes are in especial
favor. Two bags like some Of the newest
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01
Practical Hints for the Housewife

"Mixed grill'' is the name Of combin-
alton of familiar goods served in appetiz-
ing fashion at mems clubs and leading
restaurants. 1t consists of lamb chop,
n slice of English bacon, link sausage,
and piece of lamb kidney, broiled to-
gether and served with French fried, white
or sweet potatoes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

bSGySCN ANhieS1 uuu even pldlIeU SKlrIS,
! for us to conjure with in the de-
sire to be as fashionable as possible, and
yet as conservative as inclination dictates.
poiret is said to have passed the comment
that American women dress too sombre.
The charge will be denied, when the gay
and gorgeous loom fabrics designed for
spring and summer gowns are actually
on the wearers. On the one hand, there
are wondrous designs in rich taffeta silks
soft satins, moires, and printed ratines,
and on the other, dainty lowered, striped
and checked wash materials, fascinating
for summer frocks. The latter are eff
fective without being very intricate in the
making. Manufacturers have chosen
models which can be made with compare
lively little work and this fact will appeal
to those who want the same styles, and
yet will make their own dresses. There
are many interesting simple gowns and
coats among the importers arrivals from
French opening displays. A group of this
class has been chosen and photographed
for this page, to show leading style
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01
Russian, Dressing

Heart lettuce with Russian dressing
is adequate for light meal, and fire.
quently ordered by food connoisseurs who
want a delectable vegetable dish. The
dressing has mayonnaise foundation. To
half cup of it, add one teaspoonful each
of chopped sweet red peppers. chives. and
Chill sauce. Add gill of whipped cream.
Cover the heart of crisp lettuce with the
dressing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01
Dressy Coat Of
Novetfu Basket Cloth

AShET cloth with plain or novelty
-. patterns is one of many new weaves
aieh are distinctive feature of the new
JASON costuming. The dressy coat shown
~. Is made of it. Simple in lines and
cut with rounded loose hack, cutaway
.sent and set-in sleeves. like many others.
sar model is unusual. because of its
cads-a cameo pink coloring, with bro
: nsrrow shawl collar and cuts Of black
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

taffeta with narrow plating in the edge,
and a cameo button for the single fasten-
ing are the style features. This kind of
coat will be worn for dressy afternoon
occasions, with lingerie frocks and for
summer evenings. 1t is destined to be one
of the indispensable garments of the
coming season, but one which may be had
.t little cost. if one makes it herself. This
coat can be duplicated with pattern No.
Sl37. 10 cents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

White or light colored ostrich plumes
and fancies may be dyed at home by dip
ping them in gasoline in which enough
oil paint from n tube of artists pigment
of the desired shade has been dissolved
to give the color. A very small quantity
of color will probably give the shade
wanted, but it must be completely dis
solved before the process is undertaken.
Hold the feather by the stem and move it
around in the liquid, until the color is
evenly spread. Shake dry, and the feather
will become fluffy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01
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GIFTED wood ashes and common salt
- mixed into paste with water, can
be used to stop cracks on the inside of
range. These sometimes appear suddenly,
and seriously interfere with the heat of
the oven. The simple mending will suffice
until repairing can be done, and often an
swers the same purpose.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-01

1AR1S arbiters Of dress have sent
n forth panniers, overskirts, tunics
n upon TUNES, hustle draperies,
A rufiles, and even plated skirts,
y for uS RI cop i,ra With &, A. H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
URGES COMMISSION FOR
SOLVING FOOD PROBLEMS
David Lubin Tells House Committee
Of National Marketing
Plan.

There are fourteen good Jobs await
ing fourteen good men who are
willing to hire themselves out at sala-
ries ranging from $4,000 year to
$5.000.000. They must not be cheap
hired hands. masquerading as experts
but they must be tip-top fellows, who
ease and who will give value for it
At least this Is the idea expressed to-
day by David. Lubin, delegate to the
International Institute of Agriculture
which is to meet in Rome soon. Mr.
Lubin appeared today before the House
committee on agriculture and explain
ed the merits of the resolution intro
duced by Representative Goodwin OF
Arkansas to establish a national mar
keting commission.
The purpose Of the commission is to
settle all the worrying problems con-
consuming pubic and to mark out tn :
proper channels from the farm to the
home pantry. Fifteen of the commits
sion should be farmers. said Mr.. Lubin.
and the fourteen others should be men
OF the highest attainments:
I'VE don't want any $500 to $1,000
men, he said, but we want men big
enough to fill cabinet jobs. We want men
who know as much of railroading as
James ]. Hill. for instance-men who
can command salaries. ii they were to
be hired. of $50 600 or $5.OaO,O00 a year"
Mr.. Lrbin said that a semi official
agency is the only method of solving
the food and agricultural problems: that
the farmers organizations are scattered
and are sources of weakness rather than
of strength; that the bureau of markets
is good only for the collecting of infor-
nation. and that government control Of
marketing is fmpracticable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

! BORDEAUX. September 1.-THE
minister of war. Alexandra Millerand.
yestes day communicated to the cabi-
net the following telegram. which he
had received from Gen. Joffre. COM
mander-in-c chief of the French forces:
"Our victory is confirmed as more and
| more complete. Everywhere the enemy
is in retreat. Everywhere the Ger
mans are abandoning prisoners,
| wounded and munitions of war
After heroic efforts on the part of
our troops during this formidable
struggle. which las ed from the 5th to
the 18th of September, all our arms are
pursuit pursuit unexsmpie ss for ori its extent.
"On our left we have crossed the
Aisne below scissors, thus gaining 1,O
kilometers (about sixty-f1ve miles) IN
six days fighting.
north of Marine. while those of Lor-
raine and the Vosges are arriving on
the frontier. The morale, endurance
and ardor of our troops and those of
will be continued with all our energy.
The government of the republic may
equipped. JoFFRE."
Terms Victory Undeniable.
PARIS, September 14.-Gen. Gallieni,
military governor of Paris, yesterday re-
ceived the following message from Gen.
Joffre, commander-in-chief of the French
army:
THE battle Of the last FIVE days has
ended in an undeniable victory. The re-
treat of the first, second and third Ger
man armies is Fastening before our left,
and at our center, in turn. the fourth
German army is commencing to fall back
to the north from Vitry Francois, and
from the Sermaiz-les-Bains Gn the prov
ince of Marine, seventeen miles east O.
Vitry-le-Francois).
Moreover. the enemy has left upon
the battlefield many wounded and guam
titles Of munitions Of war. Also In gain
ing ground we have made many prison.
ers. Our troops show evidences of the
intensity of the struggle, and the extraor-
binary efforts made by the Germans
IN their attempt to resist our vehemence
"Our vigorous retaking Of the offensive
has determined the success Every Off
Ger, subaltern and soldier has responded
to my call. All merit well from the
fatherland.
"JoFFRE"
Congratulates French Troops.
In making the above message public
Gen. Gallieni added this note:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
HAVE NO FEAR Of FAMINE
Warning Nations Of Europe Possess
Sufficient Food for Pres
ent Needs.

Warning nations Of Europe have suf-
fcient food supply to dispel for the prs
emit at least fears Of famine, accoro hs
% statistics prepared by the bureau OF
rop estimates Of the Department Of
agriculture and the bureau of foreign
nd domestic commerce of the Commerce
department.
These figures show that the food sup
,lies of the opposing powers are ABOUT
venly balanced Russia. If necessary. De-
ng able to feed France and Great
.ritain, while Austria-Hungary could
upply Germany.
Crop experts and army strategtsts be
ieye that in the great European war the
conservation of food supplies Will De a
matter of as serious consideration as that
OF ammunition and the movements OF
armies and fleets.
If the conflict Is prolonged. 1t ID con-
eded the war; ng countries will have to
produce crops equal to those raised a. u
present and England will have TO Iema.n
master of the seas to bring in from Rus
sia what she may require.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

BERLIN, September IA (by wireless to
the Associated Press by way of Sayville,
Long Island).-The headquarters Of the
German army in Berlin today gave out
the following official report:
THE German crown prince has cap
tured the enemys fortified position south
west of verdun and is now bombarding
with heavy artillery the outer forts lying
to the south.
IA battle is in progress between Paris
and the river Marine over front Of 125
kilometers, stretching from Nanteuil in
the west, where the English forces are.
to vitry The crown princes army is
separated from the main battle by the
forest of Argonne.
The armies Of the Crown Prince of
Bavaria and Gen. Won Heeringen are in
formal battle near the upper Moselle.
Denial by American Ambassador.
James W. Gerard. the American am
bassador to Germany, has given out an
interview to the press denying persistent
reports that the United States was pre-
pairing to join the allies; that Mr.. Whit