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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
FEAST Of WEEKS
TO BE OBSERVED
Jewish Penteoost VIII be Celebrated
on June z With Appropriate
Ceremonies Attendant on
Holiday.
SOME FARM FEATURES
Custom is to Decorate Homes With
Plants and Flowers to
Carry Out This
Idea.

The Jewish Pentecost or Feast Of
Weeks (Shebuoth) will be celebrated
on the seventh of June. Its name is
derived from the fact that it is cele-
brated seven weeks after the second
day Of Passover. An the biblical in
functions as to the manner in which
the feast was to be observed indi-
cate that it was originally agricul-
tural in character. 1t was in reality
a season of thanksgiving for the
harvests that had been reaped, be-
ginning with the barley harvest dur
ing the Passover to the wheat harvest
at the beginning Of the summer. The
ceremonial offerings prescribed were
in keeping with the God given gifts Of
the soil that had been gathered.
In post-biblical times this feast
was observed as the anniversary of
the birth of Judaism with the pro
mitigation of the divine law at Sinai
On this DAY of the Giving of the
Law" as it was called by the rabbis,
the Ten Commandments constitute
part of the scripture readings in the.
synagog 1t is this historical aspect
of the feast that has been emphasiz-
ed in the non-agricultural life, which
the Jews were compelled to live for
centuries.
When the reform synagog intro
duced the rite OF confirmation for
the Jewish youth, the Pentecost, by
virtue of it's traditional association
with the ancient revelation, was the
day most naturally selected for
charging the young boys and girls
through an impressive public cere-
mony, with the meaning of the Jew
ish faith and with the duty Of lead
ing high and religious and moral
life.
The agricultural side Of the feast,
however, was not lost sight OF, in
that it was customary to decorate
home and synagog with plants and
flowers in season. In addition to a
portion from the Pentateuch, the
charming story of Ruth was pre-
scribed in the synagog because the
idyllic scene of harvesting which it
contains was in keeping with the
celebration of the harvest feast.
Those observing customs that orig
mated in postjbiblical times add a
second day to that enjoined in the
Bible.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
SUFFRAGE BARGE TO
FLOAT DOWN RIVER
keokuk Will be One Of the Points
Minnesota Boat Will Touch
June 1913.

Win or lose Iowa suffragettes are
planning to meet the big suffrage
barge on it's trip down the MlsslS1p-
pi from st. Paul to st. Louis, June 10
10. AS the barge, in charge of Mrs.
Andreas Iceland, president of the Min
nesota suffragists, and her co-work.
ers passes Iowa, Iowa women will
greet the party. Many of them plan
to Join the delegation and continue TO
st. Louis, where they will participate
in a. walkless parade and other big
affairs planned for the fourteenth.
Iowa river towns visited will in
clude Dubuque, Clinton, Davenport,
Muscatine, Keokuk, Burlington and
FIT. Madison. Wherever day stops are
made meetings will be held. State
suffrage headquarters in Des Molnes
will cooperate in getting the Iowa
women interested in taking the trip
by sending out announcements to suf-
fragists in the river towns and else
where notifying them when the boat
reaches their city.
Several Des Moines women are
planning to take the trip, whether the
iowa campaign for suffrage is success
full or not. Many suffragists from IL
Iinois and the big Chicago demonstra-
ton are planning to join the party at
Davenport. The boat leaves there at
2 o'clock on the twelfth. Many will
return to their homes by return boat
after a two hours stay.
II Iowa wins June 5 jubilee meet
ings at the wharves along the Mis-
sissippi in Iowa will be p1an>ed IN
case the opposite is the outcome
(which we refuse to contemplate the
meetings will be held just the same
and the promise of another and hard
err fight in the near future viii be CIV
en- out" Mrs. Edith Drake Brlggs
writes from st. Paul Mrs. Briggs Is
office secretary of the Minnesota sur
frage association.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

days with his wife. who still remains
very poorly at the home OF her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mogel.
will Wilmeth, Miss Hattie Mogel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland Davidson
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Davidson at Big Mound.
Mrs. H. S. Brown and daughter.
Mrs. Anna Stanley, left Wednesday
evening. The former to visit her
nephew, Ross Cramer and family at
Rockford, Illinois. The latter to
spend few days with friends at
Burlington.
Miss Jennie Ingrim came in from
keystone Monday to spend her vaca-
ton with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. T. Ingrim.
Monday John Long purchased the
Edward Simkin property on West
Main street, for the consideration OF
81 10000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

new car which they purchased of Mr..
Aver of Keokuk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aver Of Keokuk visit
ed relatives and friends here last
week.
Mrs. Wharton and daughters Mil
dred and Mary, are home from visit
with relatives and friends at Keokuk,
La.
1t rains and some of the corn that
was up looks so sick that the farmer
can wish he still had his seed on the
cob.
Prof. and Mrs. Harry Slime and son
Homer are visiting the parental s.
Hazen home and other relatives and
friends.
Relatives here have received word
of the death of Mrs. Laura Houston
Bementt who died at her home near
Sioux Falls, S. d., on Monday, May
%, and was buried at Sioux Falls on
May "a She was born and raised
here and a graduate OF Denmark
academy, after which she was very
successful teacher in this county and
also in the state of Minnesota. Her
friends were counted by those who
knew her. s#a
Mrs. Dora Park and Mrs. Dorathie
Park Leverett came last week from
Ann Arbor, Mich, where they spent
the winter
Mrs. Sniff and daughter Mrs. Ida
Farley of Parsons, Kansas, are ex-
pected this week to visit numerous
friends here and also attend the COM
mencement exercises which will be
held at academy hall, Beginning Sun
day, June A, and closing "Wednesday,
June z.
Rev. Barnette gave the Memorial
day sermon at the Congregational
church yesterday.
Rev. Under of Danviile, Ia, will
deliver the Decoration day address to-
morrow.
Rev. and Mrs. Barnette and daugh
ter entertained the class of 1916 and
high school faculty at their home last
Friday evening. a four course dinner
was served and delightful evening
spent.
Miss Helen Judy is home, her
school having closed.
Mrs. Frances Bennett Siegar and
children of Keokuk are at the parental
Bennett home for over commence
ment week
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
DOUGLAS Fairbanks PIeases.

Tonight is Triangle night ut the
Grand. His Picture in tie Papers
is comedy-drama in which the
genial Douglas Fairbanks is supported
by charming Loretta Blake. This D
reel production is the work of d. w
Grifith's. whose master hacd con-
ceived and directed 'The Birth OF 4
Nation" and there is a 3-act Keystone
farce featuring Chas- Murray, to make
up an eight reel program OF unusual
excellence.
The farce is entitled His Here
after and shows the ridiculously
funny Murray in the role of sheriff in
a booming western town.
In the story of His Picture in the
Papers, Fairbanks plays ne'er-do-
well son of q wealthy food products
king. He wants to marry nice
Young girl, but among other things he
is told that he must go out and do
something for the family name as
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
Now What Do You Think of That7

Now What Do You Think Of That?
He finally looked up from his
newspaper, after making sure that
the street car could hold no more
and was on its way. He observed
that the woman in front of him, cling
ing to strap, was young and beau.
tiful. He got up almost reluctantly
and proffered his seat.
Thank you," she said.
I am very glad to be able to give
you chance to ride in comfort" he
said.
'It is to good of you." she answered
There seem to be few men who
are willing to stand for the sake of
the ladies' he continued.
YES" she assented.
II always am glad to offer my seat
to a lady who appreciates my cour-
tesy," he returned.
Il am sure the ladies always do
that"
no, I am sorry to say that they
don't. They generally say thank you,
but that is easily said.''
He looked down as If he expected
further assurance of her gratitude.
She returned his gaze a moment,
and then coldly asked, We'll, did
you expect me to kiss you?"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
BY S. w. sTRAUs
Pr<aderf dmerieas Society for TA,f

A new source for national thrift
is being advocated in Europe to,
curtail governmental expenses oy,
adopting a Thanking system and
abolishing the postage stamp.
Germany is now considering rms
change, which is already. in .use IN
Bavaria and New Zealand, and
when it goes into effect Germany
will save nearly $25,000.000 a year.
The ranking machine by sins
gle operation would not only i'm.
print the letter with a device indi-
eating that the postal charges are
prepaid, but would also put on the
postmark and obviate the neces-
sity of using the canceling machine,
chine.
Thrift of time is one Of the es.
sentials of success. So decided
Wendell Sooy, former newsboy,
who is now student in the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania through
his own efforts. He has acquired
distinction in mathematics and
seems destined to q successful
career.
Sooy began to earn his living by
selling newspapers, and by that
method worked his way through
high school. He completed the usual
four years college course in three
years, and is now graduate student.
working for a degree OF Ph.D.
Such students as this promising
mathematician are living examples
of what the thrift of time can ac-
.compiish, united with positive
desire to succeed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

the most popular and healthful
ones. One Of the best plans has
been organized in Chattanooga,
Tenn, for starting school and nome
State, City and local association
agencies in the work. Similar
work is being done in thirty-twso
American cities this year through
a special appropriation by Con-
gross made in 1915.
It is the idea of those back OF
the plan to keep the children occu.
pied with this work after school
hours and during the long vaca-
ton period. A special instructor.
who knows gardening both from
the practical and scientific stand.
points, is employed. He teaches
gardening in school hours. and
afterwards, and also assists in Sc
curing the use of grounds nearithe
homes of the children.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

recommend it to any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
lish my letter if you wish. Mrs. JAMES
CoNLEY, SIC ST. Clair ST., Frankfort, KY.
No woman suffering from any form of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound a fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
Ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be most valuable tonic
and invigorator of the female organism
All women are invited to write
to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi-
cine CO., Lynn, Mass, for special
pdvice.-it viii be confidential.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
HANDSOME CAMP
COLOR PRESENTED
Mrs. Florence jenkins Blood and
Mrs. Katherine jenkins kiedaisch
Are Donors of
Banner.
TO GEO. JENKINS CAMP
Flag is Presented by Sisters to U. S.
w. v. Division Here, Named
in Honor of Their
Brother.

A handsome camp color in blue
trimmed in yellow silk fringe and
gold leaf, bearing the emblems OF the
United Spanish War Veterans and the
coat of arms of the state of Iowa will
be presented to George V. jenkins
camp NO. %. u. S. w. ". by the two
sisters of the Keolfuk man after whom
the camp here was named. Mrs. Flor
ence jenkins Blood and Mrs. Rather
ine Jenkins Kiedaisch. The camp
color has been ordered and 1t is hoped
that it will be here in time to be I'M
furled for the Flag day exercises.
The banner is five feet six inches by
four feet four inches. The ground is
blue and is trimmed with hand knot
ted yellow silk fringe. The badge of
the United Spanish War Veterans
handsomely painted in oil colors and
gold leaf occupies the center with the
name and number of the camp, and
department and the date Of installa-
ton lettered in gold leaf on one side
: of the banner. On the reverse side of
the banner is the Iowa state coat of
arms.
The banner will have an ornamental
spear head on the staff.
That the members of George v.
Jenkins camp appreciate both the
gift and the sentiment which has
prompted the gift by the sisters of
their former camp mate goes without
saying. The local camp of Spanish
War veterans has been named after
the first member of the company to
lose his life, after the company was
mustered into service.
The Spanish War veterans expect
to participate in the Flag day exer-
scises Of the D. A. RS and S. A. r. g
and of the Elks, and this camp color
will he unfurled then.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
GOSPEL HALL
CHANGES LOCATION
Rev. McGaw Announces That His
Mission Has Moved to
Carroll Street.

Gospel hall has been removed from
COS Main street to 1908 Carroll street.
For nine months this mission WORK
has gone on as started last Septem-
Der. The attendance has not been
very large, but many in the aggregate
have entered the doors, have listened
to the Word of God, have prayed or
have been prayed for, have been
encouraged by the testimonials or
songs. No work in the name of the
blessed Son of God is in vain. A
profitable meeting was held as a
farewell in the hall last Wednesday
night Next Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock, the opening meeting will be
held in the front rooms of our dwell
ing on Carroll street. Our old friends
are cordially invited to find us out in
the new place and we earnestly desire
as God gives ability to find new
friends and prove their helpfulness
to us and ours to them. .tCome thou
with us and we will do thee good, for
the Lord hath spoken good concern
ing Israel" Cottage prayer meetings
are held and will be held as openings
occur. Visits are made at the hospi-
tails as occasion may indicate. We in
vite to our house any time for consul
tation and prayer, those who are in
bodily or spiritual need. Through
Christ we are the servants of the peo-
pie, rich and poor. We are endeay
oring by the power OF the Holy Spirit
to make this work Pentecostal work.
And when the day of Pentecost was
fully come, they were all with one
accord in one place
Rev. D. E. Boatwright has returned
to the city and is moving his family
out on the Johnson street road, ex-
pecting to begin a meeting next Sun
day night at the Wende school house
F. A. M'GAW.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

girl all the time-hovered proudly on
the edge of deep circle of mentor
her daughter was undoubtedly the
belle of the evening.
During SOME war talk the girl
cried gaily: The casus belli! What
was the casus belli?'
'sHer mother stood on tiptoe, shook
her finger at her beautiful daughter
across a dozen men, and called re-
proachfully:
Grace. dear. how often have
told you to say stomach"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
Parker's Greatest Shows.


One of the leading feature attrac-
tons which will be seen with Park
er's Greatest Shows, which will be in
Keokuk all next week under the
auspices of d. E. Reeves, will be the
Beautiful Bagdad Girls a musical
comedy with a mirthful book and a
catchy score. Over thirty-two peo-
pie are actually engaged in the sing
ing cast, the principals Lave been
selected with great care as to their
individual fitness for the roles in
trusted to them. The famous Whirly
Girly beauty chorus is also feature
to further enhance the pleasure of
the performance and to insure its
affording entertainment. A small
fortune has been invested in the mag
nificient costumes which include ten
complete changes, for this great
production.
The Beautiful Bagdad Girls is one
Of the many feature attractions
which will be seen with Parker's
Greatest Shows.-Advertisem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
Such ,onorance!

Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Ex-war Secretary Garrison said in a
preparedness argument in Camden:
1.-THE defenders OF militia army
remind me in their ignorance OF the
mother at the ball. This mother was
chaperoning an exceedingly beauti-
full daughter. She lowered round the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

do my own work,
had to hire it done.
/ h e ard so much
aboutLydia E. Pink
hams We g eta b lie
Compound tn at I
tried it. l took three
bottles and 1 found
it to be all you
claim. Now l feel as
well as ever did and
am able to do all my
o,r,, ,rorl- orain I
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
SALEM.
. 9 80 - . - 80

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Slack arrived
Wednesday for weeks visit with
the latter's sister, Mrs. j. T. Ingrim
and Mrs. Maria Conner.
Mrs. I. l.. Guy, after spending some
time with her mother. Mrs. A. David
son. who has been on the sick list,
returned to her home at Hamilton,
Illinois.
T. B. Safer. wife and sons, Thomas
and Robert, of Danville, were Friday
guests of Mrs. Sater's parents, MI.
and Mrs. J. T. Ingrirn.
Tuesday, Miss Kate Mathews re
turned from Pennington, where she
attended high school commencement.
Nv. H. Bliss returned from Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

well as himself before he can get the
girl. Then the fun starts.
In all, it is well balanced show
and gives complete evening of the
best entertainment
Tomorrow, Saturday, the Grand
offers. Mary Pickford, the favorite of
all favorites, in her newest Para
mount drama Two matinees, at 2:3O
and 4: evening at Z, s and 9:15 o'clock.
Advertisement
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
HELP FOR
WORKING women
Some Have to Keep on Until
They Almost Drop. How
Mrs. Conley Got Help.

Here is letter from a woman who
had to work, but was too weak and suf-
fered too much to continue. How she
regained health =
Frankfort, KY suffered so much
with female weakness that could not
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

No way is |
so calculated
to teach al
child habits
of industry
and the value
of money as
to make him
earn money
h j m s e ! r.
There a r e
m a n y ways
in which a
C h il d may.
earn money
and garden.
-: e era Of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

Where the Shoe Pinches.
Paullina Times: 1t isn't what we
spend for good roads that hurts; it's
what we have been spending for bad
roads.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

Vincent Astor is deputy sheriff
of Duchess county. N. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02
DEN MARK.

Miss Minnie Woodroffe is home
from her school work.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Phillips have
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-03
BRER GROUND HOG
SAW HIS SHADOW
We Should Prepare, Therefore, for
Six More Weeks of Fine
Winter Weather.

Whether or not Rrer Ground Hog
is . weather sharp, we will take it for
granted he saw his shadow yesterday
and returned to his underground
suite. there TO remain for six weeks
more. or rs much longer as hc over
sleeps In the meantime there will
be snow and wind and probably more
zero temperatures with their accom-
panying popping water pipes, stalled
locomotives and trolley cars, and
what not.
old Sol probably never shone
brighter than about the time yester-
day morning when the ground hog
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-03
Itching Torture Stops

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, ringworm, rashes and sim
liar skin troubles. \ little zemo, gotten
at any drug store for 2jc, or SlOO for
extra large bottle, and promptly applied
will usually give instant relief from itch
ing torture. 1t cleanses and soothes the
skin and heals quickly and effectively
most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful disappearing liquid
and does not smart the most delicate skin.
1t is not greasy. is easily applied and
costs little. Get it today and save all
further distress
Zemo, Cleveland.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-03

and he could hardly stand
10 have it touched, and his
clothing would stick to It.
1t seemed to be itchy oil the
while and he scratched and
made it grow worse. He
was as fretful and cross as
be could be aud would
scarcely - at all.
Then started to Use
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-03

and in three weeks We could see a great
change and | used three cakes Of Soap
and three boxes Of Ointment when he was
healed" (sizned) Mrs. William Pitchford
Jctersvills. Virginia, Aug. ?, 1915.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. r, Bos'
ton" Sold throughout the world
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-03
BABY HAD AWFUL
CASE Of ECZEMA
Whole Body Affected, Skin in Bis
terS, Itchy All the While,
Would Scarcely Sleep,
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

My baby had an awful case OF eczema,
his whole body being affected. The skin
was in bstcrs and was red and inGamcd,
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-07-22
"A PARALYSIS NINTH MiTA
q NTNOS En- q H0RAS
EN- NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. Julio 20.-tS0lamrntr
nm dia drsdr' our c0menzd IA ppiiH-
mia H. Ia PARALYSIS infantil, RI It de
JUNO. ha hahi,tn mas murrtos que
I'll las iiItimas - hOras. - eases ia
tales - han regisiardo Y l9l fasOs
mrvoS han ~aParrrido.
EStaS rifras murstran que Ia NOR
Ialidat rs I'm pOrO mrnOs del % por
ri"ItO. D"sd" u prinr;piO de Ia cpl
drmia han ocurrido 2ii6 casos de-
PARALYSIS y han par"rido 49, niHnS.