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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

WANTED-Ladies to learn hair
dressing, beauty culture, chiropody
quickly. Fill positions waiting. Write
Moler College, $40 N. 9Th Str, st,
Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
Another Railway Decision.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The inter
state commerce commission today
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
Loss of That Fauovite Betty
or Nellie NolD Would Be
Real Tragedy
TBy Elizabeth LoW.1

[In' Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette.l
Little girls, whether they be black,
or white, red or yellow skinned,
whether they live in the cold arctic
regions, in war-torn Europe, the
tropics, or the broad United States,
are little mothers" to some sort OF
make-shift for a dolly. And what care
is given it! No mother can care
more tenderly for real baby or can
more love be lavished on it than is
bestowed on this lifeless bit of hair,
kid and sawdust. To the little moth.
er the doll is a. real personality and
well may grown-ups feel proud when
their name is selected for dolly.
To Doll Nellie, Alice or Mabel
come the same mishaps as to live
children. 1t is tragedy to the lit
tie mother when she finds her be-
loved child minus an arm or a great
hole torn in her shoulder and the
sawdust spilled out Fido does de-
light to worry and toss about dolly
and the big, miscellaneous kitten thinks
there is no greater pleasure than to
play with the long ringlets so beau
tifully and patiently curled.
Doll Overheard.
A recent dispatch on the sinking
of the passenger liner Stephano by
the U-53 carried the news that there
was but one casualty on board and
that was the loss Of baby doll by
a little passenger. On being trans
ferred to one of the lifeboats, the
doll was dropped into the water. The
little mother began crying and her
mother reached out her hand to
rescue the doll when a big wave
rolled the small boat against the
Stephano and the mothers hand was
crushed. Dolly already had sunk to
her watery grave. So even do
busy newspaper correspondents take
cognizance of the grief caused by the
loss of doll.
Real Tragedies Now
But if such incidents were trag-
edies yesterday in the lives OF little
girls, they are calamities now for it
is almost impossible to replace the
broken or lost dolly with new one
which in time would become Just
as good" as the old one. The girls
in America apparently were forgotten
when the German merchant sub
marine. the Deutschland, sailed for
this country for there were no dolls
aboard her. The exporters thought
there were many other things of
more Importance to be sent, but not
SO, in the minds of the little women
of America. However, German fac
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
Birthday Anniversary.
Entertains for Visitor.

Mrs. R. E. Stewart entertained a
dozen ladies this afternoon at a
kensington in honor of Mrs. Spicer
Wilson of City Point, Va, who has
been honor guest at a number Of
parties during her visit here. At five
o'clock dainty luncheon was served.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

VvANTED----Boy with bicycle for de-,
livery and store work. Address 3,
this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-No. 902 North Twelfth.
six room cottage, city water and
electric light. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

WANTED-Home for little boy 10
years old. Address Home" this
office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

In the old cathedral of Vincennes.
md, are preserved the original ac-
counts of the voyages of Champlain
IN 1913 and of Fathers Hennepin and
f.harlevoix.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

LOST-Tail lamp and license No.
4OO7S. Return to 1906 Concert. Re-
ward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

WANTED-A handy kitchen man at
the Boston Oyster House.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS

MEN-Our illustrated catalogue ex-
plains how we teach the barber
trade quickly, mailed free. Moler
Barber College, st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-6 room house, all mod
ern. Also room house, modern ex-
cept furnace, Mrs. Thos. McManus.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

WANTED at Fosters
restaurant, 423 Main. Apply at once.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

WANTED-A boy to strip tobacco at
Sheehan's cigar store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

WANTED-Two experienced dining
room girls at the Boston Oyster
House.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

There's nothing Fannie Ward loves
more than clothes. Here's her latest
evening gown, which she says she is
COINS to save fol. her next Paramount
Picture that is being produced by
Iaskv.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR Rents room house. TOT
Franklin street, every modern con-
venience If taken before Dec. 15 one
months rent free. Winters coal in
basement Enquire on premises.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

TO MEN-Our system Of teaching
barbering enables you to learn a
profitable profession quickly. Write
Moler College. $40 N. 9Th St, st.
Louis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR SALE-Ore model T Ford tour
ing car; one Paige touring car,
electric lights and starter; one model
SO Overland touring car; one model
80 six cylinder, seven passenger Over.
land. Inquire at Overland-IrYin Co..
1919 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Nicely furnished rooms
for light housekeeping or furnish
ed house. Must be modern Describe
fully. Lock Box 1874, Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
Be Careful Little Girl
There Is Shortage OF Dolls

tories have been busy turning out
other things for the past two years
and perhaps there were none to send.
Maybe the Bremen will be more
kind to the eager little girls if she
ever arrives in an American port.
1t is almost impossible for mer-
chants to obtain German made dolls
this year and only the rich little, girls
of Cedar Rapids can hope for new
bisque and kid bodied dollies for next
Christmas.
American manufacturers have been
making an heroic effort to prevent
this imminent misfortune but Cedar
Rapids merchants declare that the ef-
fort has not been as successful as
had been hoped for, and the doll
the city are inhabited with differ
ent race of doll people than that
which dwelt temporarily there at this
time a year ago, when the supply
on hand had not been so nearly ex-
hausted.
A Substitute for Kid.
Doll makers of this country have
put on the market doll with body
covering resembling oilcloth but it
Is not considered a very satisfactory
imitation Of kid Heretofore, Ameri-
can manufacturers have specialized
largely in the unbreakable doll but
there is something uncanny and un-
natural about these kind of "chil
dren" for even though it costs many
heartaches and tears to see dolly in
capacitated or manned, yet each lit
tie mother knows that such ailments
do come to children, of the human
family and her child is not natural
unless it can be hurt ...
Doll hunters could obtain a very
satisfactory German doll with bisque
head and real hair, eyes that rolled
or went to Sleep for SO cents
year ago. However, if this doll can
be procured at all it will cost from
50 to S. and Cedar Rapids dealers are
not very optimistic even at this price
for the plaything is very scarce and
exceedingly hard to get. No orders
from Germany have been filled this
year. One local dealer declared he
had bought up a large supply from
all over the country early in the year
and was thus able to sell at reason
able price as long as the supply held
out
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-Modern steam heated
housekeeping APARTMENT, large front
rooms. 800 Concert.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
LOST.

LOST-Pair OF nose glasses last
Thursday between Fifth and Fulton
and Christian church. Please return
to Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Seven room house, gas.
bath. new steam plant, excellent
neighborhood, SIG North Thirteenth.
Apply G. A. Hsssell, 201 Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR SAJE-Phaeton. buggy and
spring wagon. Inquire at 1918 john
son st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
WONDERING HOW
It GAN BE DONE
State official Suggests Collecting the
Muict Tax From Property Own
ers Where Temp Bar is
Located.
MULCT LAW REPEALED
This Being Case, Local Officials Are
Pondering Over How State
Expects to Do
This.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
FORT MADISON, Iowa, Dec. A.
Special Agent E. M. Steer, Of the
state attorney generals Office, stated
following a conference with County
Assessors S. H. Johnston, of Keokuk,
and Frank Smith, of Fort Madison,
that it was decided to assess mulct
taxes against property owners on
whose premises we're located the soft
drink parlors enjoined from selling
intoxicants.
Eighteen owners in Keokuk and
eleven in this city will be asked to
pay the taxes for at least one quarter
of the year, in each case, $3.50.
Local officials who were shown the
above dispatch are wondering just
how the state expects to do this
mulct tax collecting, inasmuch as the
mulct law was repealed by the last
session of the state legislature which
made prohibition statutory. IL the
mulct law was repealed, they say,
how can any tax be collected. If a
tax is collected why shouldn't it give
the privilege of selling liquor, is the
way they figure.
Old Law Makes It.
On looking up the law one Of the
court officials discovered what is
probably the nasis for the proposed
action. This ls under the old law
which was in force before the con-
sent petitions and the mulct law
which was repealed two years ago
became valid. Cnder this law 1t is
possible to assess property where
liquor is sold, at $500 a year. or $3.50
each quarter. It is probable that the
proposed action will be taken under
this provision.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
for Society Editor.
Call Black SIS

Sau 0l&SN Wv
The Dream of Her Lineers.
The Summer is dead, and her funeral
fires
Blaze on the hills by the magical
fingers
OF Autumn enkindled.-The dream
of her fingers
And broods in the haze making mys
teal glory.
Her birds are away, in their festival
choirs
Attending her spirit where'er 1t
may wander.
The roadside is still, save the
cricket folk yonder w.
Who tune their refrain to memorial
measure.
And yet---is she gone? All the day
seems to speak Of her
Nearby, till, beguiled, half expectant
l see her
Where deep in the dell, with the
sunshine down-drifting
Leaf-broken around her, OF old she
would pleasure
Her lovers with iargess OF flower
from her treasure.
But she is away. and the witch bios
SONS lifting ...A....
Their Wistful wee faces seem
wraiths Of her glory y
OF bloom. They re-echo the mourn
full sweet story
Aye, Summer Is dead, yet the dream
of her fingers.
Boynton Windsor in
Womans World.
Valley Aid Society.
Mrs. Henry Bartels will entertain
day afternoon.
Six O'Clock Dinner.
Among the pleasant events of the
week just closed was the six o'clock
dinner given by Mrs. l.. w. Mundy
at which sixtevl guests were enter
tanned. An orchestra played during
the evening
Program Begins at 8.
Those who attend the Monday
Music club are reminded that the
program this evening and at every
meeting will begin promptly at s
o'clock for the accommodation OF
the out Of town members who wish
to take the fnterurban car. The
Misses Baldwin, Mrs. Wilbur G.
Hughes, Mrs. John R. Irwin. Mrs.
Hugh J. Robertson, Mrs. Ralph B.
Joy, will give the evenings program.
Baby Welfare League.
The Baby Welfare league will be
entertained tomorrow afternoon by
Miss Madeline McGrath. The mem
bers are asked to note the change in
the place of meeting.
/. Q. T. NJ. Club.
Mrs. o. D. McMains, 1902 High
street, will entertain the l.. O. T. M
club on Thursday afternoon.
Needle Club Meeting.
The Needle club will be entertain
ed on Thursday afternoon by Mrs
Maude Larson.
Indoor Picnic Wednesday,.
The Aid society of the Second Pres
byterian church will hold an indoor
picnic in the chapel on Wednesday
regular meeting.
Birthday Anniversary.
A company of school friends Of
Mable West surprised her on Satur
day afternoon at her home on the
Boulevard. The party was given il
honor Of her thirteenth birthday an
niversary. The afternoon was spent
in playing games, after which re
freshments were served. The host
esS received number of attractive
gifts. Those present were Gertrude
and Elizabeth Reinmbold, Margaret
Elizabeth and Alfonsina Bevering
Emma and Katherine Metternich
Marie and Amelia AZingert
Entertains for Visitor.
Mrs. r. Z. Stewart entertained a
dozen ladies this afternoon at a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room
in private family. 21S Blondeau st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-;Modern furnished4rooms.
314 Exchange.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR SALE-Young span dark iron
gray horses. j. A. Roberts.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR SAIE-Nice neat and clean lit
tie grocery, just the place for man
and wife with small capital. Worth
looking at Add. Grocery, care Gate
City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR SALE-Some second quality yell
low corn. w. J. Fulton at Keokuk
Canning Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
rooms, modern conveniences, close
in. Call Black 1912.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR SALE-One Bowser gasoline
tank, IA gauge, $50 gallon. Inquire
at Overland-Irwin Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
L O. NJ c,;ib

/. Q. T. NJ. Club.
Mrs. o. d. McMains, 1902 High
street, will entertain the l.. O.. T. M.
club on Thursday afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
Program Begins at 8.

Those who attend the Monday
Music club are reminded that the
program this evening and at every
meeting will begin promptly, at 8
O'Clock for the accommodation Of
the out of town members who wish
to take the interurban car. The
Misses Baldwin, Mrs. Wilbur c..
Hughes, Mrs. John R. Irwin, Mrs.
Hugh J. Robertson. Mrs. Ralph B..
Joy, will give the evenings program.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

Needle Club Meeting.
The Needle club will be entertain
ed on Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Maude Larson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

FOR Observation-Disclosures bed room.
Modern conveniences. 912 Orleans.
Phone Red 1772.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

Indoor Picnic Wednesday.
The Aid society of the Second Pres
byterian church will hold an indoor
picnic in the chapel on Wednesday
afternoon in connection with their
regular meeting.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-21 coming year old
steers, first class stock. Jas Cam
eron Sons, II South Seventh.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
SIX O'clock Dinner,

Six O'Clock Dinner.
Among the pleasant events of the
week just closed was the six o'clock
dinner given by Mrs. l.. w. Mundy
at which sixteyn guests were enter
tanned. An orchestra played during
the evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04
Baby Welfare LEAGUE.

Baby Welfare League.
The Baby Welfare league will be
tomorrow afternoon by
Miss Madeline McGrath. The mem
bers are asked to note the change in
the place of meeting.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-04

Valley Aid Society.
Mrs. Henry Bartels will entertain
the Valley Aid society on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-31
AerOpLane Factories.

The industrial importance of aviation is indi-
Gated by the announcement that foreign Govern
ments are placing in the United States orders for
forty million dollars worth of flying machines
The Allied armies, particularly those in the west
find their aeronautic service continually more i'm
portant. The success of the British and French in
the Somme offensive has been due in a considerable
measure to their aeroplane fleets By outmatching
the enemy in this particular, they have placed him
at a distinct disadvantage. corps of skilled
aviators can accomplish feats of reconnaissance
which would be impossible for cavalry. Superiority
in this kind of equipment will go far in determin-
ing the outcome of a battle even a campaign
Hence the huge expenditures which the Allies are
making that account. Besides straining
their own resources to turn out more and more
flying machines, they placing in this country
all the orders which manufacturers can fill
Though this phenomenal demand will cease
of course when the is over, aviation indus
tries will continue to grow apace. The New York
commercial notes that already there is a large
sporting" demand for aeroplanes, and nat paper
predicts that the time is not distant when they
will have a commercial development comparable to
the rise of the automobile" This is altogether
credible when one reflects that the wonderful adj
vance i'm aviation has come almost within the past
decade. The achievements of the aeroplane in war
are a promise of the wider to which eventually
it will be turned in ways of peace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-31
WHY LEAVES TURN RED
RYH. AppINGToN BRUCE

Do autumn leaves serve no useful purpose
when they bring joy to the hearts of men?
Do they serve no useful purpose when, by the
magic of their color effects, they quicken mems
appreciation of the beautiful?
Do they serve no useful purpose when, at
time of year that would otherwise depress and
discourage they kindle sentiments of hope and
confidence and good cheer?
All these things the reds of autumn-contrast-
ing happily with the gray of the autumn skies, the
dreariness of the harvested Enthusiastically &C
complish. Do we need to look further for an un-
derstanding of just why the leaves fade SO Wv
idly?
Friend scientist. you may let your mind rest
easy In this matter of the fading of the leaves,
as in everything else, the great arcnltect OF the
universe had definite plan which he has splendid
ly carried out.
This plan-do you not perceive tits to maks
the world more beautiful place for the people
who live in it, and to help these people fit them
selves to be more worthy of the beautiful world
in which they live.
Come, friend scientist. Leave your laboratory
for a few minutes. You need not be gone from il
long.
Feast your eyes the cOloring of
tumn. Let its glories expand your soul.
Then, sure, you will begin TO wonder that
you ever penned a doubt to the service
dered by the leaves that turn red when they begin
to fade.
Copyright, 1916, by the Associated Newspapers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-31
Grade Crossings.

Commenting on the fact that the Southern
Railway has eliminated ninety-three grade cross
ings between Washington and Atlanta by means
of bridges and underpasses and by procuring
changes in public roads, the Louisville Courier
Journal says
Numerous country roads meander along
railroad tracks, crossing and recrOssing and
recrossing them at grade. The railroad in
many cases, was built after the route of the
public road was established 1t is not always
easy to change the route of a public road, but
where it is not impracticable to do so changes
that will relieve the travelling public of the
necessity of crossing railroad tracks at grade
should be made The time may come when
such crossings will be abolished altogether"
This is a peculiarly vexng problem to the rail
roads and the public alike. Always dangerous,
grade crossings have become doubly since the
great increase in automobile travel Various RENE
dies by way of legislation have been proposed.
Hon. John D. Walker, of Sparta, introduced bill
in the last General Assembly looking to the gradual
elimination of such crossings in Georgia, but there
was strange apathy to its Importance despite the
earnest work of its author. 1t is inevitable, how
ever that soon or late some measure of the kind
will be adopted. Indeed, the railroads, as the
record of the Southern Railway shows, themselves
realize the expediency of doing away with grade
crossings as rapidly as present conditions allow.
In the meantime the public should exercise the
utmost caution at these danger points. 1t happens
all too frequently that automobile drivers hazard
their lives and the lives of others by failing to
slow down and look out at grade crossings. There
are instances, indeed where motorists venture to
speed across railway tracks in the presence of an
oncoming train. Such recklessness entails an ap-
palling and altogether needless loss of life.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-31
Trave1ette
BY N1KsAR
FORT WASHINGTON.

FORT WASHINGTON.
This fortress o the Potomac, fifteen miles below
the capitol might we'll compete with all Corners for
the honor being peaceful fort in the world
There small that any hostile ship will ever
sail UP the Potomac while and coast defenses
guard Chesapeake bay Fort Washington has the air
knowing is going get into trouble
with background forest and the blue-grecn river
at it's feet. The walls and earthen emplace-
ments all overgrown with vines and There
a gun in sight, though what may crouch behind
those Empowered stones passerby tell
Back of these works are the houses where the SOL
ders lve-lttle white all in a that stand
out from the greenery that you them for
miles, looking like toadstools among the There
are houses and powder magazines the other
side the river and supposedly concealed guns
Z Right beside the fort Pascataway creek flows into
wide-mouthed slow moving river, edged
with hills that motte the autumn with
reflections of rich ripe color There bass in the
creek the soldiers from the fort may often
angling for them
This fort has seen hostile gunboat, and
seldom one of any kind but a varied procession of
peaceful craft flows past it's wharVes all day long
Measure boats Washington including every sort
from canoe to a yacht; long black government dis
match boats tearing the water at twenty-five knots
an hour: big white river steamers with thousands OF
holidaving people board Most characteristic of ALL
however are the wood schooners that bring Washing
ton part of fuel and have doing since
a white captain and colored sailor The average
speed is ten per sailing day of twentyfour hours
You have watch them closely to that they
at all Somehow they to be the only part of the
traffic that belongs to this ancient sleeping
currentless between it's stored banks.