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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Old Books and Best Sellers.

Cincinnati Times-Star: Once upon
time there was a mau who decided
that he was not keeping up with the
times. So he took a course In "best
sellers" Whenever he saw blat-
ant advertisement of new book he
fastened to purchase It or secure 1t
from circulating library and to com.
pare it's real qualities with the assur.
ances Of it's publishers. For three
months he raced with the productiv-
1ty Of presses and binders. And then,
weary of spirit, he paused to take an
inventory of his mental condition and
of his achievement He found that
he had been a-pacing a treadmill. He
was where he was before, and all he
had to show for his endeavor were
psychological irritation and exhaus-
ton and the sense Of time wasted.
Seeking surcease from his now dis
turbing acquaintance, he turned to
an old friend, Keats Eve OF st.
Agnes" and discovered that his wan
behring's wer not without avail. The
prodigal had returned to former
pleasures heightened by contrast. 1t
was as II he had passed from parrot
store into a dark wood, where lone
nightingale was celebrating the spirit
Of the moonbeam.
An idea occurred to this old-fash-
toned man. Why should not relief be
afforded an obsessed reading pubic
by revival of our pore beaut1fui
and more genial classics? The gentle
reader, although by this time he may
become less gentle. Us a rule follows
a lead. He generally does what he
is told, and If he were told rather
mistakenly by coterie of leaders of
thought that he would derive more
enjoyment and greater peace OF mind
from old books than from new, perhaps
he would extend his hand and permit
himself to be led.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
DISEASE CARRIED
BY DOGS AND CATS
Head Of Iowa Health Bureau viii 10
sue Bulletin Pointing Out
Dancers,

Dogs and cats are disease carriers
and are often guilty of . spreading
disease In household or among the
stock on the farm, declares DR.. G. H.
Summer, secretary Of the state board
OF health. He has just prepared an
article on "The Dog as a Carrier Of
Disease" which is to be embodied in
bulletin to come out soon.
Few persons ever stop to consider
what 1t means to handle a dog or ca.
for these animals may be the means
Of conveying disease into the homes
and among the children that would
not otherwise gain entrance" de-
clares the health boarl secretary.
THE dog in the country is USE
full and pleasant helper for the farm
er II he is properly controlled and
cared for but when neglected may
readily become carrier Of disease 10
stock, in addition to gaining oppor-
tunity to kill sheep and destroy gar
dens and other property Dog or
dinances as a general rule have been
intended chiefly to curb the dogs
power Of doing harm by attacking,
biting. killing or running sheep Or
stock. The part that he plays as q
carrier OF diseases to animals only
recently have been recognized accord
ing to the biologists of the depart
ment Of agriculture, who believe that
when this Is better understood rural
ordinances and laws which lessen tho
danger will gain the support of the
community.
of the disease carried to stock by
dogs the foot and mouth disease s
probably of the greatest interest a:
this time. In this case the dog acts
as mechanical carrier of infection.
The dog which runs across an infect
ed farm easily may carry in the dirt
on his feet the virus of this most con
tagious and animal diseases. In in.
fected localities 1t is absolutely es-
sential, therefore, to keep all dogs
chained and never to allow them or
the farm except when in the company
Of the owner"
The dog is a carrier of hog cholera.
rabies, and carries the disease germs
of serious human diseases into
home so the health secretary points
out. 1t also spreads parasites such
as fleas and various cattle ticks that
not only annoy and harrass but SER
iously injure cattle and other live
stock.
DR.. Summer believes that there
should be rural ordinances governing
dogs which would eliminate much Of
the danger Of spreading disease.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

ing hosteses will be Mrs. H. I. Beck
EFT, Mrs. James Moore, Mrs. w. W..
Perdew, Mrs. John II. Craig, Mrs. n.
A. Kinnaman, Mrs. C. H. Dodge and
Mrs. Gavin Herbert. The members
and their friends are very cordially
invited.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Woman's Auxiliary.

The Woman's Auxiliary Of st.
Johns Episcopal church will have a
meeting Of very special interest at
the parish house on Thursday after
noon at o'clock. Miss Grace Lind
ley Of New York who is associate Sec
rotary of the Woman's Auxiliary to
the board of missions Of the Episco-
pal church, will be the speaker of the
afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

the thing could 60 to the coal banks
and get slack" for nothing. A big
skillet OF liver smothered in fried on
ions may not have been a dish for the
gods, but 1t must be confessed that
for the ordinary run Of humans it was
Iappetizing and decidedly filling"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Commended keokuk Nurses.

Mrs. c. NJ. Rich and Miss Younker
Of the Visiting Nurse board and the
nurses Miss Alexander and Miss
Brown attended the Iowa convention
Of registered nurses. The work Of
the Keokuk association was COM
mended by the president from the
platform. This association is the
only one in Iowa which has an infant
welfare department which cares for
the babies until they are two years
old. Keokuk is the only association
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Mothers League Tuesday.

tanned on Tuesday afternoon at 3
o'clock by Mrs. James M. Fulton, us
Franklin street There will be a
study hour with a round table dis
cussion after which refreshments will
be served and some time spent in a
social way. Mrs. E. G. Weismann is
president Of the league.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Prominent Women Coming.

Miss Grace Iindley Of New York is
to be the guest of the women of st.
Johns Episcopal church on Friday Of
next week. She is prominent among
tie national workers Of the Episcopal
church. She is interesting, too, In
her own personality for she is the
granddaughter Of Cyrus Field and
comes of family which has helped
Ito make history. She is teacher i'll
the summer conference of the Mis-.
sionary education movement, and is
one Of the three who are leaders in
that movement. For these and other
reasons her visit is Of special import
ance and interest.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
81. Francis Society,

The Ladies society CT st. Francis
de Sales church will be entertained
on Thursday afternoon, May 25, at
the home Of Mrs. Thomas ]. McMan-
US, 1901 Morgan street. Those assist
ing will be Miss Julia Moriarity, Mrs.
e. s. Beck, Mrs. John J. Crimmins Jr.
and Mrs. James Mccarthy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
ProfitIess FruGaIity.

Fremont Tribune The hardest
thing for a frugal woman to do is to
discard something that has cluttered
I'D the house for a number of years
and unused. There is always the
thought that some day it may come
handy-as man always is but never to
be blest.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
SOCIETY AND CLUB cALEN-

SOCIETY AND CLUB CALEN-
OAR,
Tuesday.
MI. and Mrs. Eugene Baker en-
terrain at dancing party.
Woman's Whist league with
Mrs. D. A. Collier.
Bridge-tea, Miss Baldwin and
Miss Caroline Baldwin hosteses.
Mothers league entertained by
Mrs. James Fulton.
Wednesday.
o. H. club entertained by Mrs.
Harry F'urtney.
Thimble club entertained by
Mrs. Harold Bowlby.
Junior O. H. club entertained by
Mrs. Lester Couloy.
Thursday.
Miss Mary M. tombstone enter
tains at bridge-tea at the Elks'
club house.
Miss Grace Lindley Of New
York, guest of the women Of st.
Johns church at the parish house.
Friday.
Church societies meet
Saturday.
Bridge party, supper and dane
inS at the Country club.
Berean Bible class entertained
by Mrs. w. F. Montgomery.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Raptist Ladies Aid,

The Ladies society of the First
Baptist church will be entertained in
the parlors of the church on Friday
afternoon by Mrs. w. II. Albertson
and Mrs. W. j. Hubert.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
St ,Iohn,a Guild.

st. Johns Guild will be entertained
Monday afternoon by Mrs. w. c. Bon
ney at her home On Franklin street.
Miss Eleanor Brown will be the as
sisting hostess.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
O. II. Club Meetinn.

The O. II. club will be entertained
on Wednesday afternoon at half past
two o'clock by Mrs. Harry Furtney,
421 North Tenth street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Second Presbyterian Aid.

The Aid society Of the Second Pres
byterian church will be entertained in
the chapel on Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs. Edward Patterson, Mrs.
Maude Larson and Mrs. Newton
Walker,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

our sympathy. He might just have
been called on to write a notice for
an ice cream supper to be given by
the Ladies' Aid, Orwell, anyhow,
don't laugh. It's not q matter for
mirth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
To Entertain at DANCING,

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene S. Baker will
entertain a company Of young people
at a dancing party on Friday evening
at their home, 623 North Fourth st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Bridge Tea Thursday.

One of the principal social events
of the coming week will be a bridge
tea to be given by Miss Mary M.
Johnstcne at the Elks club house on
thursday afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Trinity Ladies' Society.

The Ladies Society Of the Trinity
M. E. church will be entertained on
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
c. p Englehart, 100 North Ninth, as
sisted by Mrs. P. N. Jacobs. Mrs. H.
f. Gibson and Mrs. Roy Miller.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Christian Church Society.

The Ladies society OF the First
Christian church will be entertained
in the parlors of the church on Friday
afternoon by Mrs. C. A. jenkins. Mrs.
Harry Talley and Mrs. John Nc
Cleary-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Travel Class Picnic.

Travel Class Picnic.
The Travel Glass picnic which was
scheduled for today, because of the
weather conditions did not material
ize in exactly the form planned. But
this class which for twelve years has
travelled as a delightful congenial
party, through Russia, Japan, England,
Holland, South America, Mexico and
India, could with the greatest ease
imagine picnic and enjoy it to the
limit. They went to Mrs. John H.
Coles home, where they had deli
cious luncheon at noon and spent the
afternoon about the open fire in the
CRATE, which had all the charm Of a
bonfire in the woods, and each gave
an incident Of travel or a clever story
Of some land which the class has
visited.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Woman'a Alliance

The Wcman's Alliance of the First
Unitarian church will be entertained
on Monday afternoon by Mrs. J. Z.
Elder, No. 3 Park Place.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
SEWING Society Meetina.

The Sewing society Of the First
Westminster Presbyterian church will
be entertained on Friday afternoon at
q social meeting by Mrs. F. C. Over
ton, COZ Franklin street. The assist.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
To Entertain at Bridge

On Tuesday afternoon Miss Bald
win and Miss Caroline Baldwin will
entertain at bridge tea at their
home, 1913 High street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
Junior o. II. Club.
he Church Societies
Conversational Ladies'.

The ladies of the First Congrega-
tional church will hold an all day
in the chapel On Friday for
work. A picnic dinner will be served
at noon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

having a. Baby Welfare league. In
the district nursing and in the infant
welfare work this association stands
at the head. Miss Brown was one
of the speakers on the program, her
topic being Infant Welfare Work"
Miss Alexander spoke on Some Spa-
cial Problems in Public Health Nurs
ing"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

Coming Home Monday.
Miss Nina Hodge will return Mon
day from her studies at the Columbia
school of expression at Chicago. She
is stopping over this weeh for visit
with her former classmates at the
Delta Delta Delta sorority house at
Ames.
Woman's Whist League.
The Woman's Whist league will be
entertained on Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. d. A. Collier.
Thin1bIe Club Meeting.
The Thimble club will be entertain
ed ON Wednesday by Mrs. Harold
Bowlby.
Junior o. II. Club.
The Junior o. H. club will be enter
tanned on Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Lester Couloy, 1908 Johnson
street.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
THE METAL MARKET

Copper is firmer. Following sales at as low as P cents a pound week ago, for Noyem Der and December de- livery, bids of 24 to 25 1-4 cents ap- peared. At present the nominal quo tations for August and September are 25 to 25 1-2 cents for lake and 25 IA to 26 cents for electrolytic. There seems to be little or no copper available for August and September delivery, but there is enough to depress prices whenever the buying demand is with drawn. Exports are continuing heavy having averaged so far this month about 2,590,000 pounds daily. There is a good prospect that July shipments may equal those of June and that the exports will continue to increase dur ing the coming two or three months. Apparently there are several large do nestle consumers who must make fur ther purchases soon. Representa- | tives of the warning nations are plac- ing new orders here forSbrass shapes ; to be used in the manufacture of munitions.
 The advance in the price of spelter from s 1-2 to 10 3-S cents a pound had beneficial influence on the copper market. As spelter has been used
 
 break of the European war the con- suming trade very naturally reasoned 1 that the increased buying of this met al would be followed by heavy pur- chases of copper and this led them to re-enter the market. During the past two years the American production of spelter has increased approxim ately i! 100 per cent, while the copper output has expended perhaps 25 per cent, yet spelter is now selling at about double its normal price, while copper is oply | 65 per cent above it's average of the past 12 years.
 Estimates have been made and widely circulated recently that the United States will produce 2,100,000,. 900 pounds or more copper this year. In all probability these estimates are intended to include the output of all North and South American mines, to- gether with the imports of copper that come here to be refined. My estimate is 1850, 100000 pounds production from the mines of the United States including Alaska, and somewhat less than 2,O00, 100000 pounds from the mines of North and South America combined. The worlds production may reach a total of 2,75O, 100000 pounds this year, comparing with Z, I259, ,1OO4SO pounds in 1912, the preced ing high record. If it does 1t will mean an increase of 21 .6S per cent 1T four years, or about 3. 40 per cent an nually. The closest estimate ever made of the worlds yearly growth oi demand is } 25 per cent, and these ifs ures were arrived at by a most pain stalking and exhaustive analysis of al the statistical data obtainable.
 If the world was at peace, and nor mally favorable business conditions existed in the leading industrial coun tries, at least 2,750,000,000 pounds O. copper would be going into consump tion,, provided it could be supplied al
 a price of 15 to 16 cents pound There is every possible basis for the
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
WHITE STAR LINE SETTLES
 CLAIMS OUTSIDE COURT

NEW YORK, July 2S-With pay ment of S665,000, outside of court, the White Star line stands absolved of all liability for the sinking of the steam ship titanic, with loss of 1900 lives. and the four years of litigation Of claimants, is brought to an end m final decree handed down today by Federal Judge Mayer.
 Claims totalling $1S,0OO,OOO had been recorded in the federal courts oy hundreds of claimants, alleging that the ship was lost through the negh- gence of her navigators. with the priv ity of her owners.
 Evidence at the trial indicating that the disaster was accidental, the claim ants under the terms of compromise made outside court, agreed upon the payment to them of s665.0o0 to with draw their claims and consent to the decree filed today. which holds that the White Star line is not liable to any extent for any loss, damage. in jury, destruction or for any claim whatsoever"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
ARIZONA

belief that the industrial demand for copper will increase more rapidly ID the future than it has in the past
 In the turnover of 2,750,OOO,VVV pounds of copper annually from pro ducers to consumers there must be a normal surplus of 15O,000,0OO to 2OOs- O0O,0O0 pounds and possibly as much as 5OO,OOO,00O pounds, the amount de pending upon what portion of the ex- isting copper is classed as surplus At times the surplus is carried by the producing interests and at others by the consumers. When the consumers have purchased enough copper to GOV CT their requirements several months in advance the producing interests en- deavor to maintain the existing price level; but when the producing com panies are carrying the surplus con sumers invariably endeavor by every [ means in their power to depress the price.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
FORENSIC AMENITIES.

"As to the judicial decision quoted by my learned friend on the other side of this case, if the court please" " began the prosecuting attorney, q say it's punk"
 q protest, your honor!" interrupt ed the other lawyer. Such a remark is not in keeping with the dignity of a courtroom"
 ''I say it's punk"
 "Again I protest, your"
 q insist, your honor, it's punk"
 Your honor, this is outrageous! l demand ruling on that point!"
 q was only going to say that it's punk"
 ''Mr. Sharp" interposed the judge, you swill not be permitted to indulge in abusive slang in speaking of judi. cial decision in this court"
 "I assert once more," beloved the attorney, that it's punctuated wrong ly, as he quotes 1t! That is all I was trying to say, your honor!"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04

That's what Clinton Imes, prominent roofing contractor of Santa Ana, says.
 You get real tobacco flavor i'll a chew of Penn's Thick-and you get 1t pure. Penn's Thick has the fresh, sweet, luscious taste that Nature gives the tobacco leaf.
 Penn's is guaranteed to be the most satisfactory tobacco made. Any dissatisfied customer can re- turn it to any dealer, who is au- thorized to refund the money. Sold in LOG cuts.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
THREE CENT FARES
 AFTER AUGUST IST

In compliance with an order issued by the corporation commission, the four largest railroads in the state will, on August l, 1916, reduce their passenger rates in all but one case to three cents per mile. The one rode exempted is the Arizona East ern and they will be allowed to charge three and one-half cents per mile on the Phoenix division, and on the Globe-Cochise division a rate of four cents per mile per passenger will be allowed. The former rate on these divisions was three and one-half cents per mile respectively.
 The three roads which will be forced to reduce their rates so dras, tically are the Southern Pacific, the Globe and Gila Valley and the Santa Fe
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
RAINS ARE BENEFICIAL

WINSLOW: The rains in this sec tion of the country came at the time when most needed as practically all of the water holes and canyons were rapidly drying up. Babbitt's Tanks. which for the first time in several years was dry, is again overflowing and the stockmen in this vicinity are enthusiastic over the way the range now looks.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04

the 'Hoval Hawaiians' a party of mu sical artists will appear American and Hawaiian music in both vocal and instrumental selections will no doubt please all who hear them They come well recommended and promise q delightful entertainment. On Thurs day evening Jim Barrymore in Near ly King will be seen and on Fri day evening Edna Mayo in "The Mis- leading Lady Blanche Sweet and House Peters in "The Captive" will be shown on Saturday evening. In addition to this excellent program four special reels, Selig-N News, Para mount Photographs, Burton Holmes Travel and Brays Cartoons will also be shown on different nights during the week.
 i In spite of the fact that Morenci's losing streak is still hanging round,' 5 good game of ball was played on the local diamond when Clifton defeated Morenci , to on last Sunday after noon. To the surprise of his many friends w. Porri pitched the entire game and with good support would have won it in easy style. With Geo Evans in his cid position as catcher
  to say, a Morenci utility player, Bill Dineen, in charge of the Club refresh ment room was allowed to fill in the Clifton team and during the first time at bat, he knocked in the winning run for Clifton. George Evans seem ed to have gotten back his old bat ting eye and slammed out two two baggers bringing in several runs, be sides a single that he stretched fo two bases. Connie Thompson Wal in the game again last Sunday ant played the right field. Connie incl ;dentally got two hits that helped som, w. O. Ashley, an old Morenci player was in the box for the Clifton tean and did some nice pitching. It Wal nice game to watch and the fam are confident the team will yet b. ! heard from in spite of hoodoes, jin, and dark horses at bat.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
BAN IS PLACED ON
 ALL ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. l. All beverages, commonly known as near beer" or other drinks contain ing two per cent alcohol were barred from regimental exchanges in regu- lar and national guard troop camps in the Brownsville district in general or ders issued today by Brigadier Gen eral James Parker.
 Another order directs the establish ment of restaurants at which meals, differing from the regular army ra- tions, may be purchased.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
NEW SILVER SERVICE

PHOENIX: The new silver ser- for the battleship Arizona which is to be presented when the dreadnaught goes into commission in September, will be placed on exhibition at Bisbee shortly The service will be exhibited at Douglas, Tucson and Phoenix be- fore it's being sent to Brooklyn.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04

Every plug 1 buy is the same no S t e m S or foreign sub stances, all ways clean.
 I am glad to recOm- m C II d
 P EN N s T H I C K to any to- bacco chew
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04
No Credit There.

She-What an atrocious necktiei wouldn't trust you to select anything on earth. never knew a man with so little taste.
 He (chuckling)-You forget that I selected you, my dear.
 She-That was something you couldn't help.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04

B. A. Jennings, of Douglas, auditor for the Phelps-Dodge Co.,, spent 5ev- eral days in camp this week in the in- rc-est Of the company.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-08-04

Scotty Brubakcr, cashier of the P. D. NJ. Co. store returned home on Tuesday after a several weeks visit with his family Gt Long Bench. Calf.