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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
Would Bar Paraf1ne Pants

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 29.-Ban
johnson, who has barred the shine
ball, has been asked by Manager Grit
fifth to bar "paraffine pants"
Griffith wrote Ban begging him to
prohibit rubbing the ball on the cloth
ing, saying the White Sox pitchers
have paraffine wax on their trousers,
and get the finest sort of polish by rub
bing the ball thereon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

to France will carry this weapon. The
socalled Enfield rifle used by the
British troops is being manufactured
to equip other American troops, and
is officially known as the United
States rifle, model 1917. This is be-
ing made on t-plus-profit" basis
SO that no accurate figure for it can
now be given.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
o,Doud Gets Decision.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
BOSTON, Aug. 29.-Mike ODowd, of
st. Paul, today held another decision
over Ted Lewis, claimant of the weller
weight title. Mike gave his opponent
a lacing in every stanza of their twelve
round go here last night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

of his convictions has changed, and
like another Saul of Tarsus he has
become the great champion OF the
cause he once despised
What Richard Golden and John
Bright were to the 1aboring masses
of England, what William Lloyd Gar
rison and Wendell Phillips were to
the cause Of anti-slavery in America,
so Malcolm R. Patterson is to the
cause Of true Reform today.
What is the secret of this mans
power and why is he in so much de-
mand on the platform? Two things,
first, he has passed through won
derful set of experiences such as sell
dom fall to the lot Of man. These
kuk Cha,tsIsua Thursday EVENING,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
Cutler TO Meet Caddock.

A UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-Negotiations
for match between Charley Cutler,
former American heavyweight wrest-
ling champion and Earl Caddock, pres
ent champion, have practically been
completed, it was announced today.
Chicago promoters are handling the
details. The date of the contest has
not been fixed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
Is there TO real relief in sight?

Doubtless like other sufferers, you
have often asked yourself this ques-
ton, which continues to remain I'M
answered.
Science has proven that your Rheu-
matism is caused by a germ in your
blood, and the only way to reach 1t is
by a remedy which eliminates and re-
moves these little pain demons from
your blood. This explains why lini-
uents and lotions can do no perma-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
R,rman Va. ErtIA

UNITED Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.l
CHICAGO. Aug. 29-Joe Burman.
Chicago bantam, has been matched
with Johnny Ertle, during the week of
Sept. 9, in Racine, Wis. Negotiations
are also pending for a match between
Burman and Champion Herman in
Milwaukee Sept. 20.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

experiences revolutionized his life and
set him on fire with conviction. Sec
ond, he has real message. That
message treats of very old subject
but in new and masterful way. 1t
Is a plain. fearless unprejudiced and
exhaustive address ON the liquor
problem.
Patterson Is in the zenith of his
strength and is a thorough veteran.
He Is a deep thinker, a brilliant ora
tor, and useful citizen No man or
woman on either side Of this ques-
ton can afford to miss hearing him
in his great address. 1.-THE Mind of a
Nation" at the Chautauqua on the
fourth night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
Final hearina Of McGraw Case.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Directors OF
the National league met here today to
take final action in the hearing Of
newspaper men following the famous
"repudiation" by John McGraw of an
interview attacking President John X.
Tener
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
ROYAL ARCANUM.

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE.
Keokuk lodge, No. 704, meets every
Tuesday night at 500 p. M, IN Moose
hall, corner of Sixth and Main. Visit
ing brothers cordially invited. John
G.. Stadler, dictator; A. q. Moore
secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
To Scrap Labor Day-

Hunted Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-Charley Scully
lightweight, will meet Cloney TAFT, in
Winnipeg Labor day, 1t was announc-
ed today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

National League.
st. Louis at Philadelphia
Cincinnati at Boston.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at New York.
American L.-,-~.
Detroit at Cleveland.
Open date for other clubs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

The little parrots called "love birds
are native of Africa and are abund'
and in Madagascar. These birus
adapt themselves readily to captivity
They breed readily in confinement
producing two broods in a season.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

Items Included under eating uten-
sils" are food issued to each man to
be carried in his haversack during
field service, canteen and canteen COW
er, cup, knife, fork, spoon, meat can,
pack carrier, first aid kit and pouch.
The items under fighting equip
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

National League.
At Philadelphia-St. Louis 6; Phila-
delphfa 5.
At New York-New York Z; Pitts
burgh 8.
At Observation-Disclosures 9; Boston l.
At Brooklyn-Chicago 2, Brooklyn O..
American League.
At st. Louis--St. Louis Q; Philadel-
phia 1.
At Chicago 4; New York
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
Deficient.

Iowa City Press: Jim Mann seems
to be a leader who doesn't lead to
any marked extent,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

He'll concede It.
Atchison Globe: A great man can
usually be induced to admit it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

The first western sovereign 10
adopt flag was Clovis. king of the
Franks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
Mostly Wind.

Atchison Globe: A progressive
statesman is usually person VINO
promises a lot OF things In theory
and never accomplishes much in prac'
tice.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

Eagle lodge No. IL, holds It's regu-
lar meeting the first Tuesday evening
Of each month.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
B. P. O. ELKs.

Keokuk lodge No. log, meets first
and third Thursday nights at Elks'
hall, Sixth and Blondeau streets.
Club rooms open daily. Visiting breth.
rem cordially invited. Alvin Kraft,
e. r.; Leroy J. Wolf, secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

Puckechetuck Encampment No. 7,
meets first and. third Thursday even
ings Of each month. John Eisenhuth,
financial scribe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
Will Cost $156.3O to
Equip Each keokuk
Man in National Army

1t costs $156.30 to equip an infan-
tryman for service in France. This
cost, according to official figures, is
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
American League.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

Hardin lodge, No. 30, holds its regu.
lar monthly meeting the first Mon
day evening Of each month.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

Gate City Chapter No. 7. r. A. M.
regular meeting second Friday of
each month.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
American League.
ToDATs GAMES.

Other games postponed; rain.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA,
GIBBONS HALL. >
Keokuk Camp No. 622. meets, every
Wednesday evening at 1880 p. m. Our
latch string is out to neighbors. Z.
H. Wilson, v. c.; ]. A. Pollard, clerk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES.
Keokuk Aerie, No. 6S3. meets first
and third Wednesday of each month
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

,sua, Thursday evening, August 80.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29

Puckechetuck lodge No. 40, meets
every Friday evening at 500 o'clock.
Silas Brant. N. G.; George w. I'm
negart. permanent secretary.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

borate plans to receive them. The provisional Government makes no secret of the fact that this mis- sion from the historic republic of the west will be of tremendous force in their work of reconstruc- tion ard in keeping their war plans intact until Germany is finally crushed
 The demeanor of the soldiers and workers especially indicates an espe- cial enthusiasm is awaiting the members of the commission from them.
 The republic at the present time may be said to be marking time, without any question the provi- sional government slowly weanirg the soldiers from their peace long ings which German propaganda tire lessly carried out has been foster ing.
 The arrangements made for the American commission meeting and speaking to every class of Russian citizen is elaborate and complete with the most extraordinary
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
POLICE ROUND UP
 DRAFT SLACKERS

SEATTLE, June 10.-Heretofore subscriptions have beer mainly from the savings of the workers to the liberty loan, but wealthy persons, awed by the demands for financial conscription now arising from many quarters of the nation, are be- ginning to buy large parcels of the bonds.
 The police are now rounding up draft slackers who failed to register On Saturday they took into custody 35 coal miners, mostly Films and
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
WILSON ISSUES 4
 NOTE TO RUSSIA

WASHINGTON D. C., June 10.- The proclamation of President Will son to Russia and which defines Am erica's war aims is now made pub lie and will be disseminated through the length and breadth of Russia by the visiting Commission.
 1t is unquestionably intended to stiffen the Slav backbone and to serve as a notice to the World of America's demands at the final peace conference.
 The proclamation first declares that the United States will never accede to declaration of peace
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
KEETS BABY FOUND
 AND MOB EXCITED

The disc overy of the body has aroused a terrific storm of indigna- tion against the kidnappers. Hund- reds stormed the jail determined to ilynch the seven suspects when the sheriff spirited them through the back door.
 While taking the last of the sus- poets from the jail the mob collect ed and discovered the movement. They took the prisoner from the sheriff and placed u rope around his neck with Ghe intention of hanging
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

pregnable and which the German engineers had taken two and half years in erecting the most elaborate scheme of defense lines in the world of war.
 The Germans were so badly crushed at this terrific demonstra- tion of the British artillery power and their loss in killed and wound ed is so enormous that they are tool weak since Friday to make anything but faint counters while the British artillery moves forward.
 Haig estimates the Germans los; sixty cannon to the British in this fighting aud the positions
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

Swedes who failed to register. These were taken in Newcastle, Wash.
 In addition to these the police have also got busy in the cities ot the Sound and many have been net ted who will have to answer the charge of failing to obey the law requiring them, whether exempt or physically unable to fight, in any event to register.
 Under the law no fine is allowed to be given slackers, the sentence that is provided is in all circum-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
PERSHING HOLDS LONG
 CONFERENCE WITH KING

hirts as to the possible arrival of an American expeditinary corps, probably this news not being forth coming from the other side of the Atlantic and the conjectures that usually adorn American papers on doubtful issues are more cautiously censored in the London and provin- cial journals.
 The people expect that the Am 'erican troops when they are sent to Europe, will land in France di- rect and not come via England at all.
 The American officers are all anx- ious to get to the front in France land will have their anxiety grant
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

taken were held by the flower of the Prussian sol diers, the prisoners taken be- ing everyone of them from picked and famous regiments of the Ger man army. The British are occupy ing all the advanced positions and the artillery located in their advan- ced positions also began this even ing renewal of the bombardment all along the line. The signal rup- ses is causing a rush of troops to the reinforcement of the beleagured Germans in that section.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

tion with a thirst for world power and place in the sun again over throwing the peace of the world.
 A League of free Nations, in the fullest and hcartiest sense of the ex- pression, must arise out of the blood and ashes of this horrible war to enforce peace upon the earth.
 The proclamation is everywhere acclaimed as the most forceful do- cument written by the adminstra- ton and the very clearest contri- button on the purposes of the ene- mics of the Central Powers in this war.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

upon status quo ante bellum for which Germany may now be striv. ing. Will, demand, too, that there will be no transfer of territory ex- cept to 2 inhabitants better rule and la Eer degree of personal and civil lib ly.
 The United States will stand for no indemnities except to right wrongs, and no people WI be placed under a forced sovereignty above all distasteful to them.
 Before everything the Proclama- tion says safeguard must be created to prevent any outlaw na-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, June 10.- The horrible and tragic kidnapping of the Keets baby eliminated today here when the body of the baby was found in a deep well, partly decom- posed, and everything indicating that the little fellow was thrown In alive, probably on the night follow ing his disappearance when the kidnappers fled.
 The mother is now in a serious condition and it is feared that she will lose her mind.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
WANTED AT ONCE
 FIVE HUNDRED MEN

Let us do your cleaning, press ing and repairing. We'll make your clothes look like new. We do Dry and gasoline cleaning for Ladies and Gentlemen. We do steam clean ing. We make alterations. We guarantee first class workman ship.
 Our prices are reasonable.
 Once a customer, yo'll always be a customer Drop in and see us, and we'll give you our prices before we do your work And we appre- ciate your patronage.
 Suits made to order.
 NOME TAILORING co. Next door to Segerstrom 6 Hagen.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
ARRESTED AS DESEl<TER.

A seaman Ernest Pearson was taken into custody yesterday by the Marshal at the request of the Cap tain of the Pacific Steamship Co., s steamer Senator as a deserter. Pearson claims immunity as under the new seamans law men may leave not only American but also foreign ships in any American port. He refused to be brought back aboard the Senator and was yester- day held without ball. His case will probably be heard today.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

stances an imprisonment without the option of a fine. The term of Imprisonment is quite long.
 Any person, it. is announced, who cannot display his certificate of re- gistration when called upon for same by the police will be liable to arrest as suspected violater of the draft law.
 The authorities say they will show no mercy to any violaters of the law in this respect.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
FRIDAY BATTLE BIG VICTORY
BATTLE NEAR YPRES
 GREAT BRITISH GAIN

LONDON, June 10.--Haig reports that no fighting of a major charac- ter took place for the past 24 hours This is the evening announcement bulletined outside the War Office tonight.
 The Offiical Press Bureau de- scribes the battle south and east of Ypres as the most remarkable Of the war.
 Seven thousand German prison CTS were taken in Fridays fighting and the British loss was slight.
 In few hours after the preli- minary fire and mining, the British captured positions supposedly inn
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

ed fully before many days arrive.
 Arrangements have all been com- pleted for their transportation to France at a early moment when they will go direct to the capital and President Poincaire, it is known receive them.
 The reception extended them here has been uniformly enthusiastic
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

him.
 The prisoner took the matter calmly and with apparent indiffer- ence and told the mob. Hurry and kill me, bat as God is mine and your Judge I am innocent of any thing to do with the kidnapping.
 The mob was impressed by the demeanor of the prisoner and final ly reconsidered their action and re- turned the man to the custody of the sheriff. Feeling runs very high
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
ROOT AND REST OF
 COMMISSION DUE TODAY

PETROGRAD, June IO.-Elihu Root and the rest of the United States Commissioner are expected to arrive here on Monday. Their progress has been marked by one continuous enthusiasm that has never Jagged throughout the Rus sian republic.
 They appear greatly delighted by their reception everywhere and the Russian government has made ela-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

LONDON, June 10.-General Pershing and Staff had long con ference with King George and the British Chief of Staff at Buckingham Palace on Saturday, after which Pershing and his staff immediately got down to hard work in prepara- tion for war.
 The British papers throw out no
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
PIONEER IGLOO & HOTEL.

ReOpened under new manage ment.. Has been thoroughly reno- vated and refitted. Everything Clean, Sanitary and Up-TO-Date. Also the only house keeping apart ments in NOme.. Large Library & Reading Room for, the accomoda- tion of guests.
 MRS. JNO MONOHAN Prop.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
REGISTERED MAIL OPEN.

The Postmaster states thar tho register, parcel and general deli very. mail will be open this morning from eight o'clock. The Kougarok, Council and Solomon mails arrived last night.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11
NJ. PASCOFF. LADIES & GENTS TAILOR.

Your Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and
 Repaired. SUITS MADE TO ORDER from select fabrics and trimmings. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Cor. Lanes Way and Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

thoroughness that is now so great a characteristic of the new govern ment.
 in the meantime although no fighting is taking place. it is admit ted that the output from munition factories has more than qlaa. upled per day through the enthusiasm Of the employees.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-11

CITY BATH HOUSE has the largest
 and only 6 feet Bath Tubs in Nome.
Evening star., 1917-05-20

E have 0 athactveh than eyer
Kitchen Cabinet dauppie.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
MatYou Sane

Your knowledge of present
prices will enable you to figure
the total market value of the
AZ pure food products you will
receive absolutely free with
your purchase.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-13
n -THE-
Dickinson Drug Co.
1911 Main Street
CITY ITEMS

Ask us about our Christmas Record
Gift Certificate. c. L. Pierce & Co.
PAS Main St-Advt.
N Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M
will meet next Monday evening to
Alect officers. The lodge will hold a
special meeting this week to work de-
frees on candidates who desire to
take them before entering service.
IL Remember the Jolly Twos dance, "a
hurch street, Thursday evening"
1yt. A. \
III Rev. James M. Yard, who returned
1cently from China where he is con-
ected with West China University,
viii tell of his work at a meeting
h the New Britain Group Of the Ep
vorth League tomorrow evening at
he Methodist church.
Our Christmas club starts Deem
Ier 22nd. We pay interest. Com
nercial Trust Co.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-13
KEENEY IN PICTURES.
Former Local Magnate Has Miss CAL
vert as First Star.

Frank A. Keeney, who formerly
|perated Keeney's theater in this
Ety, has launched as a new venture
he Frank A. cKeeney Pictures Cor
'oration and in the near future will
|egin the production of feature pho
pplays, with Catherine Calvert as
lis first star. Miss Calvert made her
hitial appearance as a film star last
farch. Her success has been so
|reat that several Of the largest COM
anies have been bidding for her
srvices. Mr.. Keeney has outbid
hem ALL believing that her winsome
Personality and her abilities as an
motional actress will make her one
the biggest drawing cards in the
lsiness, with the generous financial
acking he intends to give her.
Miss Calvert will be rememb ered by
leatergoers as the girl star who
lade her debut in Brown of Har-
ard" and as the wife of Paul Arm
Erong, starring in 1.-THE Deep Pur-
e." "A Romance Of the Underworld"
I'D other of his best known plays
be is being exploited by Mr.. Keeney
1.-The Lady Beautiful of the
GREEN"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-13
RED CROSS SEWING
MEETINGS CHANGED
Will Be Held at South Church
Record in November

Red Cross sewing meeting trans
ferred to South Church
The weekly all-day sewing meeting
OF the Red Cross, which has been held
at the Baptist church, has been trans
ferred to the South church, where the
women will meet to sew every Friday,
beginning tomorrow. The church will
be open all day for this work and
everyone is invited
Colonel Preston will speak at the
Center church on Saturday evening at
8 o'clock. Admission is free and no
collection will be taken. The Liberty
Chorus will sing.
During the month of November, the
following supplies were furnished by
the New Britain chapter:
l.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-13

now somewhere in France" and
shows how much work for the Red
Cross is appreciated by the boys cover
there:
Because of numerous activities
preparatory to leaving New Haven, I
was unable to Cor should I say tenn
porarily forgot toy thank the New
Britain Chapter Of the American Red
Cross for the comfort bags which
your members SO kindly and thought
fully prepared for the New Britain
boys in Company I. In their behalf,
permit me, at this late day, to express
our heartiest thanks and full appre-
citation for your wonderful work and
kind interest in us. We are now To-
Gated in a section of France where,
although we feel no real need it is
difficult to secure the everyday neces-