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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-05-28
Buy In Big Tract.

Attorney Palmer Danaher, acting
as trustee for stockholders of the
North Pine Bluff Land company
purchased for $14,4O3.60 the Boyd
plantation property when it was sold
Tuesday by G. E. Lyle, commissioner
in chancery. The property was sold
under an order in the case of H. & c.
Newman VS.. the North Pine Bluff
Land company. A.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-05-28
Timber carried by Tornado.

A tornado transported timber dis
lance of about Sly miles in Wales, re.
Gently. The timber and other debris.
we're found by a farmer, on top of
mountain in Breckpockshire, where it
must have been carried by the severe
storm that swept through the country
q short time ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-05-28
When He MIGHT Have Lapsed.

mot even when his last match
blew out in a high wind?" asked Mr..
Hutton, at Greenwich police court,
when it was stated that defendant
never used bad MISREPRESENTATION
Mail
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-05-28

Carbonate of soda will remove the
most obstinate Of mud stains. Rub
of with a cloth O.. flannel dipped in
the soda, then press the wrong side OF
the fabric with a'hot iron.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-05-28
ECZEMA COVERED
FACE COMPLETELY.
Less Of Sleep Something Awful
Itching and Burning. Hated L to
Make Appearance in Public c Gu
ticura Soap and Ointment Cured

IA Vast Grand Ave-, Oklahoma City
Okla.-"N1y face was completely coVereo
with eczema and the loss OF sleep caused oy
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-05-28

the itching and burning W
the sores was something awful:
1t itched and burned until 1
scratched 1t constantly and
It broke out In sores when
bled and oozed q yellowish
fluid. 1t looked so badly that
I hated to make my appear
ance in public. !
81 tried a good many
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Aercplane Keps as Memento.


All that is left Of the historic
Wright biplane with which Calbraith
p. Rodgers few from the Atlantic to
the Pacific two years ago is to be pre-
scented to the Carnegie museum at
Pittsburgh by the late aviator's moth
er. The machine was badly damaged
when Rodgers fell to his death in the
Pacific ocean a short time after com
plotting his wonderful fight. Suisse
quently it wal3 used by Andrew Drew
until that aviator also was killed with
It. The machine has been restored to
It's original condition. Both Rodgers
and Fowler's Wright machines have
motors Of but 30-horsepower, yet they
flew across the continent In opposite
directions at time when the aero,
plane had not been equipped with the
1OO-horsepower motor of today, which
makes 1t much more stable, nor had
It developed anywhere near the speed
Of which it has since shown itself to
be capable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
onions Are Cheaper.

Mrs. Hetty Green on her seventy
eighth birthday anniversary told re-
porter that she put more faith in on
ions than in doctors. An onion was
her recipe for colds, coughs, insomnia,
nerves and many other maladies.
IAN onion she added. lis better
friend to your pocketbook than doc
tor, too.
"a young lady was studying to be
a nurse. and she said one day to a
popular surgeon:
What did you operate on Mr..
Socis for?'
For $4,000. the surgeon answered.
The young nurse smiled.
No. she said; mean what did
he have?'
Three thousand dollars was the
surgeons reply"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
WONDERED WHY.
Found the Answer Was "coffee."

Many pale, sickly persons wonder
for years why they have to suffer so.
and eventually discover that the drug
-caffeine-in coffee is the main cause
of the trouble.
Il was always very fond of coffee
and drank it every day. / never had
much flesh and often wondered why
was always so pale, thin and weak.
About five years ago my health
completely broke down and / was con-
fined to my bed. My stomach was in
such condition that could hardly take
sufficient nourishment to sustain life.
During this time / was drinking
coffee, didn't think could do without
1t.
after awhile came to the conclu-
sion that coffee was hurting me, and
decided to give it UP and try Postum.
When 1t was made right--dark and
rich--I soon became very fond of it.
In one week began to feel better.
/ could eat more and sleep better. My
sick headaches were less frequent, and
within five months looked and felt
like a new being, headache spells en-
tirely gone.
my health continued to improve
and today am well and strong, weigh
14S lbs. attribute my present health
to the life-giving qualities of Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
viile." in pkgs.
Postum now comes In two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled.
Instant Postum-is soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In a cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes delicious beverage
Instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

told my husband to get me bottle Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and I would try it before Iwould
submit to any operation. He did so and
/ improved right along. am now doing
all my work and feeling fine.
'Thope other suffering women win try
your Compound. will recommend Il
TO all / know. !" - Mrs. DANIEL ID. B.
DAVIS, ITO Franklin St, LoganspOrt, Ind.
Since we guarantee that. all testimo-
mails which we publish are genuine, is IL
not fair to suppose that If Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has the
virtue to help these women it will help
any other woman who Is suffering In q
like manner?
If you are Ill do not drag along until
an operation lis necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia e. Pinkham
Medicine CO., (c0nfidential) Lynn.
Mass. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Price Of Realty il Rome.

In the big cities Of the Old World
the highest value seems to belong to
q property in Rome. Here is where
q value Of $3.50 a square foot is found.
and the land is not used for an in
come producing building, but includes
the property of the German embassy
to Italy. Business property in Rome
does not bring nearly this high price.
In the principal centers of offices and
shops values do not mount much
above 5000 square foot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Things Have Improved.

A well known politician. at a din
ner in Washington, said of CONNER
ciaI honesty:
Commercial honesty is improving.
When a man lies to you and cheats
you, it no longer excuses him to say,
'Caveat emptor' ITS business and
shrug and smile.
In fact he ended, things have
now so much improved that if some
multi-millionaires were to lose their
fortunes the same way they gained
them, they'd insist on somebody go
ing to jail"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Best Of All exits.

A little boy in a big metropolitan
Sunday school listened eagerly Willis
the superintendent talking OF missions
urged every one present TO contribute
to the cause.
Give what yeu can, not what you
want he concluded his exhortation.
Give generously and of 3C1E hast:as {
Little Joseph, taking the exIprtation'
literally and being penniless, wrota
on the slip passed out for fepositing
in the pledge box:
Please, sir. I give myself" s'',1
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
At the Boarding House.

ITS hard, said the sentimental
landlady at the dinner table, to think
that this poor little lamb should be
destroyed in its youth just to cater to
our appetites.'
YES replied the smart boarder,
struggling with his portion, it is
tough
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

4 Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are sold
With and without soluble sugar coating.
They regulate the bowels, invigorate the
liver and purify the blood. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Give people what they think they
want instead Of what they really need
and they'll go on their way rejoicing,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Don't believe all you hear. Lots of
defaulting bank officials have never
been Sunday school superintendent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Disease always attacks the weakest
spot first. Perhaps that is why so
many people get a cold in the head.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

When the warship hits rock the
naval appropriation goes into the
sinking fund.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

The things we do sometimes cause
us more regret than the things we
don't do.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softenS the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie .25c bottleAM
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DR.. Peery's vermifuge "Dead
shot." Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scaldine SEN
,sation in eyes and Inflammation of eyes or
'eyelida. ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the kettle. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

And many man is sold without
getting his price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
And for Other Reasons.

why do you call Casper an old
crab?"
Because he hates to be shut out. !"
Boston Evening Transcript
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

Seven books sold for total of $227.-
200 at the recent Hoe library sale.
Two of these books we're Bibles. one
of which. a Gutenberg Bible. print
ed on vellum. brought the highest
price ever paid for book-$5O,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
Innnnrfanf 20 Dnnfl1ara

Paw Knows Everything.
Willie Paw, what is an autocrat Of
the breakfast table?
Paw-The sporting page, my son.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23
WILSON MESSAGE
ON THE TRUSTS
Monopolists Should Be Held In
dividua!ly Responsible.
NEW ARTICLES OF PEACE.
Not To Interfere With Business AS
Enlightened Business, Men Pre-
fer To Do Il, Or TO Put II
Under the Ban.

washington, D. C.-The address on
Trusts, delivered by President Wilson
at e joint session OF the two houses of
Congress Tuesday, was as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

An ounce of get-up-and-get is worth
/ pound of rabbits feet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-01-23

The exports of cotton from Calves
ton, Texas, for the season just closed
show total of 4.O1O,691 bales. which
is said to be the highest figure ever
attained by any cotton port in the
world.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26
The Warsaw Gate City
Warsaw, ILL.,, April 26, 1914.

April %, by the ladies Of the Church
Of the Sacred Heart.
The auto trade is lively this spring.
four being sold in one day. Six Stude-
bakers and twelve Fords arrived Fri
day. Most of the purchasers are
farmers, as they are the only people
with money to burn.
Clark county, Missouri, Woodmen
camps have instructed their delegates
to the state convention, to work for
Hon. Truman Plantz for head consul
Of the M. w. A. None better fitted
for the position. 80 say we all OF US. :"
Our hotels are full Of strangers
every day and every night, which
fact may mean something for War
saws development.
Warsaw will be beneficiary with
other neighboring towns, Of the new
plan Of the Mississippi River Power
Co. of establishing Offices in the
leading eastern cities for the sale of
water power. A good idea, it will
give the power publicity and will help
us get factories quicker than any 9TH
or way.
A letter from w. l.. Johnston, en-
route home to Portland. 20 his broth.
er, the doctor, says strawberries in
Los Angeles, Cal, are &c per quart
or six quarts for 25c. White dresses
and straw hats are much in evidence,
but at night so are overcoats.
A coal company will probably soon
be organized to handle coal In car
load lots, and by barge load; the coal
is bituminous of superior quality and
can be supplied at reasonable price.
"A Keokuk florist was here Friday,
considering the establishment OF
green houses here, as he thought the
opening good and that good bust
ness might develop with the growth
OF the city. ~ -
Warsaw high school athletic club
is practicing for the athletic mee:,
which occurs May 9, in Hamilton. and
at which Warsaw. Carthage, Hamilton,
Nauvoo. Dallas City, Augusta, Bowen
and Plymouth will compete. Warsaw
will do herself credit, you may be
sure. d..
Mr.. A. H. Worthen is greatly i'm
proved in health from his five months
Pacific coast trip. his health previous
Nv having been much run down. MI.
and Mrs. Worthen will remain here
this summer, and will return to Cali
fornia next winter
Phil Dallam Of the Bulletin. is re-
ported better. ~
Warsaw is becoming noted-espec-
tally by strangers-for the number OF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26
Houu American Women
May Keep Faces Young

"The American smadt woman ages
early, far earlier than the English
woman" says Christian Miller, F. G.
T.. the famous English health expert
She adds that our climate so exhil-
aratss that you over-exert yourselves
and grow old before you know it. That
same exhilarating air dries the skin.
The skin that lacks moisture grows
pale and withered looking and soon
forms wrinkles.
THE American complexion is best
treated by applying pure mercolized
wax. which causes the faded. lifeless
cuticle to fake off in minute par
ticles, a little each day. until ths
fresh. young skin beneath Is wholly
in evidence. Every druggist has this
wax; one ounce is sufficient. Spread
on at night like cold cream, washing
it off next morning.
For wrinkles, dissolve an ounce OF
powdereG saxolite in half pint witch
hazel: battle the face in this. lmme
dtately every wrinkle is affected, even
the deeper lines. Both treatments are
remarkable facial rejuvenators.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26

bright and good looking babies to be
seen most any bright day on the
streets.
Berlin and Satory, grocers. have
sold out to Walter Kraehling and John
Klingel. Jr., a couple of young hust-
lers, who have many friends, and
who understand the grocery business
from the ground.
W. S. Nelson will erect residence
on Lafayette street between Second
and Third: ground was broken Friday.
From the report Of Chas. Tyler,
treasurer of Hancock county. Warsaw
township, makes a very creditabie
showing as to her taxes: collected
s23.3a2 80, delinquent s2,212.31. less
than one-tenth unpaid.
Warsaw is one OF the few towns IN
which there is not a single member
Of the negro race. nor has there been
for years.
O o. Tanner has secured the ser
vices Of a first class baker, Mr.. Al
Jordan. from Wisconsin.
A friend Of the proposed park foun-
| rain and cement walks leading thereto,
| Mr.. Gordon of the Tr-State Traction
Co. hes Just gotten out blue print
! of the imrrovemen. that will be a
qualification to those who propose to
nut their money in it, and give them
an excellent idea of it. 1t is proposed
to locate the fountain in the center
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26

Society Girl: Here is that weisnt.
reducing treatment which she 'oiu
you would work without danger or IN
convenience. Put 4 ounces parnotis
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26
DE ylg.The HONG s: R s. 9!!!g Parlor
6y Betty Dean

(Which you can obtain at any drug
store), in IA pints hot water. Strain
when cold. take tablespoonful before
meals. Keep up treatment until
weight is sufficiently reduced. Par
motifs is gentle in action and positive
in results and leaves the flesh and
skin firm and smooth.
Grille: 1t is easy to make an mex
rensiye hair tonic at home by mixing
| ounce quinzoin with " pint alcohol,
then adding u pint water. The scalp
should be massaged once or twice a
week with this quinzoin tonic. It's
regular use will quickly Danish the
dry, scaly condition and correct excess
sive oiliness, and when this Is done
the natural color and silky softness re-
turns and the hair will grow in long
and thick and have beautiful sheen.
Nrarge: Friends tell me have ev-
ery reason to be proud OF my complex
ion, which is the result: OF discarding
powder and using spurmax lotion.
This is inexpensive and easily made
at home-I Just dissolve 4 ounces
spurmax in u pint witch hazel or hot
water. then add teaspoonfuls glyce-
rine. and it is ready. I apply this To-
ton sparingly and rub lightly for a
moment until it dries and seems to
become a part Of the skin. to which 1t
gives velvety smoothness and re-
fined color that is delightful.
O. T.: The wrinkles of which you
sneak will soon vanish if you apply al
mozoin cream-jelly and massage the
long way of the creases. This simple
treatment tends to WITTY the dormant
tissues, causing the .creases or lines
To fill out. To prepare the cream
Jelly. put 1 ounce almozoin (Which
YOU can get at your drug store). in "
mint water and add . teaspoonfuls
elvcerine. Let remain over night be-
fore using. AS skin-cleanser and
beautifier this greaseless cream-jelly
is not equaled.
Betty Deans Beauty Book, s5.-Ad-
vertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26

Mrs. a. r. b.: You are not sham
POOLING often enough and may not use
the best shampoo. Try my favorite,
which is canthrox-just dissolve
teaspoonful in cup of hot water and
rub briskly as you pour it on the hair
and scalp This makes an abundance
Of rich, cleansing lather that is very
soothing to tender. itchy scalps. Rim
sing leaves the scalp immediately
clean. and each strand Of hair Will be
soft, shimmery and full of health.
Canthrox shamroos are splendid Tor
correcting unnatural conditions, such
as excessive oiliness, dryness or pro-
fuse dandruff. like its drying quail
ties, too.
Mrs. e.: The symptoms you des-
cribe. pains and aches in the limbs ana
small OF back. loss of appetite. lack OIL
strength and ambition are danger sig
Understandings your blood is laden
with poisons which will cause serious
sickness If not eliminated from the
system. The kardene tonic OF grand.
mothers day is excellent to use ana
can be prepared at home a. little COST
by dissolving Il cupful sugar ana
ounce kardene (which YOU can get at
Your drug store) in Y pint aicohoi
mot whisky, to which Is then addea
hot water to make full quart. "A
tablespoonful before meals is the dose.
The timely use of this tonic frequently
saves serious Ills.
Maize: Yes, you can cure your
weak. watery eyes with soothins'
healing. strengthening eye tonic WHICH
can be made at little cost by dissoN-
ing an ounce of crystos In pint cleaf
water n von will put or drops
in each eye daily. it will relieve the
inflammation and soreness and re-
duce swelling. This crystos tonic is
especially fine, to make the eyes spar
kle and give them expression.
Society Girl: Here is that welsnt
reducing treatment which she tolu
you would work without DANGER OF ~
convenience. Put ounces parno'i'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26

bright and good looking babies to be
seen most any bright day on the
streets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26
Cup and Banner FOR Largest Percent
age of-Increase In Member.
ship Goes to Council
No. 400.
TO NOMINATE JOE BUss
John Z. Heiwis Of sioux City viii
Place the Name OF Keokuk's
Choice Before the
Conventions.

Word was received yesterday from
+. W. Mcintosh of Des Moines that
Keokuk council No. 400, U. &C. T., won
the Mcintosh trophy and the grand
Z counselors banner which were put up
for the council In Iowa making the
largest percentage Of increase in
membership from March 1. 1913, to
March l, 1914. Ksokuk council start
ed with fifty members but closed Up
the year with 1O6. Several other
councils, Ft. Dodge, Waterloo and Des
Moines made big gains also, but were
handicapped In the percentage in
crease race on account OF having
large councils to begin with.
The two Trophies will be presented
at the public meeting on Thursday,
June 4. and the banner will be car
ried by the Keokuk boys in the grand
parade on June 5.
The grand jurisdiction OF Iowa also
is ahead Of all other Jurisdictions in
numerical increase In the years race.
Up to April !. Iowa had an increase
of 1850 m smbers while the next
with an increase OF $40.
Will Nominate euss.
John r. Helwig, former Keokuk
man. will present Joseph G. Buss, the
choice OF Keokuk council for the petit.
ton of grand sentinel. Mr.. Helwig
las writ IN A. H. Cushman, secretary
CT keokuk council No. 400 that he
will be pleased to present the name
of keokuk's fayorite son.
Mr.. Helwig Is the Oldest living past
grand counsellor OF the grand council.
His letter is enthusiastic and he ex-
poets to be here in June to help make
the big convention a success.
HeIwigs Letter.
Here is the letter from Mr.. Helwig:
Sioux City, Ia.,nApril 20, 1914.
Secretary Keokuk Council No. 400,
Keokuk, Ia.
Dear Sir and Brother: Replying to
your favor regarding the placing Of
BRO. Buss in nomihation for grand
sentinel, will say. lit certainly will
give me great pleasure to place Mr..
Puss in line il he is Keokuk's choice.
! feel more than an ordinary interest
in Keokuk as was born and raised
there and still have many relatives
and dear friends in Keokuk. l will
be with You in June
have the honor Of being the oldest
living past grand counsellor OF Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26
Ultimately Spiritual.

Ultimately Spiritual.
It is a great step IN the interpreta,
ton Of life when we have discovered
that all events are ultimately spirit.
ual-Brierly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26
Buildings in Gala, Attire.

These will be placed three to
block from Water street to Fourteenth
and Main, as well as on Johnson
street and few Of the intersecting
streets in the down town district. The
baseball grounds, Elks club, and Hip
podrome will be especially decorated.
The local council has arranged to
give the decorating company head
quarters on Main street and will APP
preciate having the merchants deco
rate the store fronts as was done last
summer at the opening of the big
dam The committee will call on each
merchant with representatives of the
decorating company the week proceed
ing the convention. In this way the
merchants will be protected from any
charges for decorating.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26

Bro. Sheridan Of Fort Dodge was the
first grand counsellor, Bro. Trexlor OF
Des Moines was second and I was
third. Both Brothers Sheridan and
Trexler have passed to the great be-
yond which leaves me the oldest past
grand counsellor.
Wishing you SUCCESS and hoping to
see you June 8, 4, 5 and 6, l am fra
ternally and very truly yours,
JOHN F. HELWIG. P. G. C.
Decorations Contracted for.
keokuk council through its chair
man of decorations, A. G.. Majors, Sat
urday afternoon signed a contract
with the Home Decorating Co., Of
Chicago, for the street decorations
during the convention here in June.
The contract calls for a scheme for
much more elaborate trimmings than
the ones used at the dam celebration
last summer and will surpass any
thing ever before. used in this city.
The strings will be suspended be-
tween the arc light poles, by court
esy Of the Keokuk Electric company
and city officials. Each string will
carry the following: A long pull down
red, white and blue pennant running
down each pole; U. c. T. emblem
flag with American flags draped each
side of the emblem. in fan shape and
hung midway between the poles and
trolley wire on each side; over the
center of the street will be a large
L. G. T. welcome banner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-26

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