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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

New London and spent Friday after
noon calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Watts OF
Clafks, Nebr., are guests of relatives.
Mrs, q. J. Keller and Mrs. Alice
Lusk attended the Lee county Old
Settlers reunion held at Donne1lson
Saturday.
W. G. T. q. will meet with Mrs,
r. r. Gray Wednesday afternoon OF
this week.
Brooks Bros. have sold their res
taurant to Mr.. Watson OF Htllsboro'
Seth Frazier OF Eldorado, Kansas,
visited relatives and greeted friends
last week.
Mrs. w. R. Bunker has returned
from a VISIT with friends at Stgour-
Salem is listed With the oiled
streets towns.
The r. B. Safer family of Dan
vile were Sunday guests OF MIS-
Sater's mother, Mrs j, T. Ingrin.
Sunday evening Frank Stmhn was
seriously injured. One Of his lower
limbs is fractured and he ia pain
fully bruised about the face and head.
The accident occurred when the
motorcycle on which he was riding,
collided with an automobile north OF
Mt, Pleasant. The wounded man was
brought to his home and the physi-
,ctaI called. At this time he is doing
as we'll as can be expected.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
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Friday morning Mrs. Liant Frazier
received an announcement of the
marriage of her nephew, Raymond
Kenyon, at Portland, Ohio. Mr.. Ken
yon Is employed by the government
for the steel industry. Immediately
after the wedding he and his bride
departed for Birmingham, Alabama.
Mrs. Elvira Ozbun who came from
Plattsmouth, Nebra to attend Old
Settlers reunion, was called to St.
Charles Friday morning by the death
of her daughter Mrs. Arthur Barton,
She was accompanied by Peter Bar
ton.
Mrs. c. H. Cook and daughter
Miriam, Mrs. E. J. Keller. Mrs, Mel
lie Davis and their guest Mrs. Alice
Lush, from Denver, Colo, had de-
lightful time greeting friends In Lee
county Thursday.
o. A. Swartz has purchased the
Huxley grocery stock and will con-
tinue the business at the old stand.
In connection with the gorcery Mr..
Swartz will conduct a meat market.
Charles Foss of Kansas City, Mo-,
his sister Mrs. Charles Friend, hrs
aunt Mrs. Kate Carlisle. departed
Tuesday to visit relatives In Penn
sylvania-
Mrs. Harry Tyner of New London
and Mrs. Charles Watts left Friday
evening for st. Charles, called there
by the death Of Mrs. Arthur Barton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Cammack depart
ed Thursday to visit at the homes
Of the formers brothers, Albert Cam
mack, Fort Collins, Colo, Earl Cam
mack, Twin Falls, Idaho, and at other
points IN the west.
For the consideration Of s1,7o0,
Bert Cooper purchased the K, P.
building south of the park. The
lower apartments are used by E. e.
Barnes, pharmacy. Apartments on
the second floor will be utilized as a
mems club room.
Mrs. George Watts and little
daughter Of Yates Center. Kansas,
and Miss Eva Mosher were week end
visitors at the lack Ratlfff home at
Mt. Pleasant.
Following a VISIT with his mother
Mrs G. r. Pierce, Ira Pierce and
wife returned to Pullman. Wash.
Citizens of Salem are pleased that
Rev. J. e. Ward Of the M. E. church
is to remain here another year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Brooks have
moved to Mt Pleasant, where Mr.
Brooks will take a course of study.
Miss Nellie De Lashmutt of New
York City, arrived Thursday to visit
her brother c. I. De Lashmutt, and
other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Garretson. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Watts motored to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
PLUCKfO BALD BY
TWO SWEETHEARTS

he would have Jared happily through
life with a full head Of hair. If dis
tressed stomachs had as their ally
faithful Nature instead Of tickle but
violent drugs, they would come
through life with less discomfort and
more health.
Nature offers Tanlac to sick stom-
achs-to sick systems through which
stomach sickness has spread like a
poison. Tanlac is composed of the
best Of the remedies which Nature
has scattered throughout the globe
for the healing of the nations-all
vegetable, free from mineral faint.
Tanlac is delicately adapted to
stomach needg Tanlac builds health
and strength through the stomach,
blood and nerves. 1t Is the tonic
ideal for building up run down
men and women who need b,tter di.
gestion, more flesh, more strength,
regulated circulation, and revitalizing
of the nervous system. Tanlac is
now being specially introduced in
Keokuk by the Wilkinson Drug Co.,
where there is man from the Tanlac
laboratories explaining how it should
be taken to secure best results
Advertisemen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair in good
condition, be careful what you wash It
with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries the
scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very
harmful. just plain mulsified cocoanut
oil (Which is pure. and entirely grease
less), is much better than the most ex-
pensive soap or anything else you can
use for shampooing, as this can't pos
sibly injure the hair. 80
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub it in. One or two teaspoonfuls
will make an abundance of rich, creamy
lather, and cleanses the hair and scalp
thoroughly. The latt'er rinses out easily,
and removes every particle of dust, dirt
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves it
fine and silky, bright, fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil at
most any drug store 1t is very cheap,
and few ounces is enough to last
everyone in the family for months.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

A middle aged man with two sweet
hearts. the one younger, the other
older than himself, is the hero OF a
fable written many centuries ago.
The younger woman, unwilling to
see in her lover any signs Of en-
croaching age. plucked the gray hairs
from his head. The older woman,
equally Jealous against his showing
anv of the favors of youth, plucked
the black hairs from his head. Be-
tween them, they plucked him bald
and then forsook him.
Many stomachs are as cruelty
treated. For the sake of immediate
relief, drastic drug is poured into
a stomach already raw and distressed.
One function or another thereupon
becomes feverishly active. To offset
its harmful violence another drug, Of
opposite effect and equally drastic, is
poured down. Some functions now
operate unhealthy, while yet others
cease entirely.
In a desperate state at last, the
stomach is subjected to first one,
then another punishment till it is
wholly disordered.
If the man in the fable had had
one wife instead of two sweethearts
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
OLD GEORGE is
WEARING MEDALS
Fought Against Germany in 1870 and
Ran Away From Wife In
1914 to Fight
Again.
(By J. w. Pegler, United Press Staff
Correspondent

[By J. W. Pegler, United Press Staff
Correspondent
HEADQU ARTERS OF THE
AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE,
Sept. S.-(By mail)-Old George LIE
Mesnager of Los Angeles, dropped in
here tonight on his way to join the
sammies as interpreter. At 81. he Is
a lieutenant in the French army,
promoted from the ranks in winch
he enlisted in August, 1914. He
leaves his active fighting service
with a record of four citations for
conspicuous bravery, the war cross.
with palms and the military medal.
In addition he wears the medal of
the war of 1870.
It took long persuasion to make
Lieutenant Mesnager talk about any
thing else than the glories of Los
Angeles, but here was the story he
told at last:
II saw the kaiser's ambitions In
1870, when I was only 10. l left San
Francisco and, fought through that
war. t.er- al,
81 came back and, settled in Los
Angeles. In 1914 my wife was visit
ing our daughter at Catalina. It was
a good time for me to go-while she
way away, because it might have
affected her heart for me to say sud-
denly that Iiwas going to war again.
So arranged with my younger
daughter to break the news gently
after I had left When mamma did
find out she felt badly but she wrote
me: t#
Papa, maybe it is all for the
best nf
"The French port authorities were
suspicious when I landed. They re-
marked pointedly that there was a
recruiting station across the street,
If / was in earnest about fighting. I
joined on the spot and two weeks
later was at Verdun in the first de-
tense.
Tve killed two Germans that I
positively know Of. My comrades
call me the American. They ask,
wiz the Americans fight to the end?
~ reply, Comrades, the American
flag will never go, back until the Ger
mans go back to Germany. I know
the Am erican boys-I know they'll
fight like devils
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
MAY BE OVERCOME

If you have Catarrhal Deafness or
head noises go to your druggist and
get l ounce of Parmint double
strength). and add to 1t u pint Of hot
water and ounces OF granulated
sugar. Take ! tablespoonful four
times a day.
This will often bring quick relief
from the distressing head noises. Clog
ged nostrils should open, breathing
became easy and the mucus stop drop
ping into the throat. Iii is easy to pre-
pare, costs little and is pleasant to
take. Any one who has Catarrhal
Deafness or head noises should give
this prescription trial. Wilkinson
& Co. can supply you.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
Big Gathering Of Lodge Members
From First District Was Held
Yesterday In Bur-
lington.
MANY IN ATTENDANCE
Mrs. Allie Scott Read Paper and
Many Of the Local Members
Made Trip to the
Sessions.

number Of Keokuk women were
in attendance yesterday at the dlstrlC'
convention of Rebekas. The Hawk
Eve has the following to say OF the
meeting:
Nearly three hundred were IN at
tendance yesterday at the twelfth an
nual convention of the Rebekah
lodges, I. O. o. F., Of Lee and Des
Moines counties, held at Odd Fellows
hall. There were delegates present
from nine lodges and the convention
was the largest held here In recent
years.
At the afternoon session officers
were elected as follows:
President-Mrs. Wahrer OF Mont
rose, Iowa.
Vice president-Mrs. Nell Lupton,
of Burlington, Iowa.
Secretary-Mrs. Wardlow, or MohI
rose, Iowa.
Treasurer-Mrs. Dorothy Monlhe,
of Viewer, Iowa.
The next convention will be held a;
Montrose. it was decided with prac-
tically no contest.
Sessions opened at 9 o'clock yes
terday morning. the address OF wei
come being made by Mrs. Daisy
earns, Of Kingston, president OF the
convention, and response by Mrs.
Wardlow, Of Montrose. A feature or
the morning session was the reading
of a fine and enlightening paper BY
Mrs. Allie Scott, past president Re
bekah assembly, of Keokuk. This
paper was entitled, How to Take
| Care of the Smaller Lodges in the
| District"
| In the afternoon there was exem-
plification of degree work, election
of officers as given above, an address
by Effie Graham of Des Moines, as
sembly president. and the question
box as features. The question box
was In charge Of Miss Ida VanHon OF
Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Allie Scott
OF Keokuk.
Among those in attendance at the
convention were Mrs. Effie Graham
of Des Moines, president of the as
sembly; Miss Elizabeth Matheny OF
Keokuk, assembly secretary; Miss
Allie Scott, Keokuk. past president !,
and Miss Ida VonTion Of Mt. Pleasant,
past president.
A talk on the good Of the order
was given by Mrs. Emerson Of Car
man, III. Brother Wisely of Carman,
also made a brief talk.
In the evening there was music,
reports, ETC., and the e4emplifica ton
of degree work by the Paul Caster
lodge of Burlington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
Grain Grading Rules,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept 19.-Sus-
pension Of the federal grain grading
rule was urged by Governor Bum
quist of Minnesota, today in tele-
gram to Food Administrator Hoover.
Governor Burnquist stated that under
the federal rules the farmer is get
ting less for his wheat than 1t Is
worth and that the suspension Of this
rule would insure freer movement
of wheat and greater acreage next
year in the northwest. Governor
Burnquist also asked other northwest
governors to take similar requests.
Farmers maintain that federal re-
quirements and other grading rules
force good wheat to such a low grade
that they cannot meet costs Of pro-
duction.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
TO GIVE TALKS
ON CONVENTION
Special Program Has Been Arranged
for Prayer Meeting at Rap-
fist Church This

Local Baptists who attended the
Keokuk Baptist association meeting
at Bonaparte, Iowa, last week, will
present messages from the conven-
ton at the prayer meeting at the
Baptist church this evening.
Bright spots from the associa-
tom will be the general topic and
talks will be given by the Rev. J.
H. Matthias, Flora Lawrence, Helen
Aud, Mary Wells, Mrs. G.. s. Mer-
Ram, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Roberts and
William and Alice Fouts.
Miss Hilda Kortneyer of Racine,
Wisconsin. will sing. An important
meeting of the finance committee
will be held after the prayer meet
ing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
THE WEATHER.

III. s. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.l
For Keokuk and vicinity: Unset
tied weather tonight and Thursday;
cooler Thursday.
For Iowa: Unsettled with show
ers northwest portion tonight and
probably east portion tonight and
Thursday; cooler tonight and south
east portion Thursday.
For Missouri: Fair tonight anc
Thursday except unsettled northeast
portion; cooler.
Weather Conditions.
A moderate dis ,urDance is centra.
in Iowa this morning, which has been
attended by showers in Minnesota
Wisconsin and tie Dahotas.
This is followed by an area Of high
pressure with cooler weather in the
northern plains and mountain states
River Bulletin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
Mo Chance for Error.

Tid-Bits: The enterprising COM
pany in the Soudan had decided to
lay a railway into the wilds, and Of
course, many blacks were employed
in its construction.
One day the telegraph clerk at the
nearest civilized spot received a
telegram from the negro foreman of
the railway constructors:
white boss dead. Shall I bury
him?"
Yes" wired back the clerk. But
first make sure that he is quite dead.
VIII send another white boss tomor-
row."
A few hours later another telegram
came from the foreman:
Buried boss. Made sure he was
quite dead Hit him on the head with
a large shovel
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

larger loaf of bread and standard
loaf for the entire country will be
the outcome of the licensing, bakers
anticipate.
There is no famine. in the wheat
supply, although there may be short
ages in localities" j. E. wager, Min
neapolis, told the convention.
"fhe shortage in parts of the coun
try will be due to transportation
facilities"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
Licensing of Bakeries.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Sept. 19.-Licensing OF
the baking industry within two
weeks, by the food administration.
was the prediction of T. T. Franken-
burg, ST. Louis, and other bakers at
tending the sessions here today Of
the National Association of Master
Bakers
Administrators Hoover will take
the same steps in the bread indus
try he has taken in coal and other
kenburg.
The expected increase in price for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

Forty years ago, when Samuel Faw-
cett's paper mill at Cornwallon-Hud-
son closed down, Fawcett assured his
employees that they would get their
back pay some time. The other day
his son appeared win list OF the
former employees, and paid to them
and their heirs the entire sum, with
interest for the forty years.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
A Test Of Patriotism.

Carroll Herald: Is everybody plan
ming to give the boys their Jobs back
after the war is over and they re-
turn to peaceful pursuits? This will
be a test of genuine patriotism.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

Ireland has a breed Of cattle that
seldom grows more than three feet
high and thrives on the poorest of
pasturage, yet the cows yield large
Quantities Of milk daily.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

be taken to the Hotel Iowa for the
night and will have supper and break
fast next morning there. Those VINO
desire to stay at their homes in keo-
kuk will be permitted to do so.
The time of the soldiers after the
government takes command Of them
will be fairly well occupied. Report
ing at the court house here at o'clock
all the Lee county men will be in
structed in the first duties of soldiers,
upon joining the colors-to obey or
ders and maintain soldterly appear
ance-and placed in charge Of certain
of their own number until they report
at Camp Dodge. Then they will
march to the Hotel Iowa for supper,
and then to their position in the pa
rade. After the parade. they will
have the seats of honor at the mass
meeting in front of the Elks club.
When that is over, they will march
back to the hotel and turn in on the
last brass bedsteads they will use I'M
til they are billeted in France. Re-
vielle will be early the next morning
to enable them to march to the
o'cock train Friday morning to start
on their long Journey to get the
kaiser.
School Children to Form Division.
superintendent Aldrich held con-
ference of the public school principals
last evening to decide details Of the
participation of the pupils in the pa
rade. Since 1t will be after school
hours, the school organization merely
consents to act for the parents of the
children who desire 1t. Word Will be
sent to each parent today Of the pu-
pills program prepared.
The pupils Of the two upper rooms
of each school, all those Of the eighth
grade and all the high school will
meet in front of the high school build
ing on Blondeau at 1915 o'clock Thurs
day evening. Principals and teachers
will mobilize them by schools into the
public school division Of the parade.
They will carry their school room
flags and a banner for each school.
They will fall out Of line after
marching in the parade, at Eighth and
Blondeau streets, and be dismissed
under the eye of the principals and
teachers in front of the high school at
the same time that the rest of the pa
rade breaks ranks at the Elks club.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

The river Will remain nearly sta
tionary from Davenport to Warsaw
during the next 4S hours.
Local Observations.
Sept. Bar. Their. Wind. Weather.
Is D. m. :. 80. co. IS Sc Clear
10 a. M :. 29.91 60 Sc PIT Cldy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

Mean temperature, Sept. IS, 6S.
Highest, 80.
Lowest, 55.
Lowest last night, SO.
FRED q. GOSEWISCH,
Observer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19

of with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
The mission of Cuticura is not only to
soothe and heal but to prevent skin
troubles by keeping the pores free from
impurities and irritation.
For Free Samples by Return Mail
address post card: "Cuticura, Dept. 26,
Boston" Sold everywhere.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
PORE C[OGG|NG.
P|MPL LES AND
b|.ACKHEADS
Easily Prevented by
Use Of CutiCura


g designations are
prevented, in most
cases, by using Cuti-
cura Soap for every
day toilet purposes
and little touches of
Cuticura Ointment
as needed. If pim-
pies are actually
present, smear them
gently with Cuticura
Ointment and let it
remain on five min
utcs and then wash
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-19
Good floors

to the manner IN which they are
finished.
Walls and decorations can be
altered at will, but there is no
form Of covering which will take
the place OF natural wood floor
ing, properly finished. New floors,
even though properly and care
fully laid, are often spoiled by a
lack of skill in producing the
final finish, and our best builders
orc lxeen1y aware of this fact,
The Washington times., 1917-10-10

New Metal LRces and F1ouncknEs-
A handsome variety, the fall sea-
sons newest and most attractive de-
signs In edgings, bands flouncings.
etc. Specially priced. at. yard. sec.
G1yO0, to s5.08.
A Splendid GeOrEetts Crepe At,
Yard. S1-5O. All colors including
black, white, and flesh Very firm
quality. A special value at this
price.
EmbroiderieS at Special Prices
I5e Edges and Insertions, in cam
brio and nainsook. Yard, I0e,
lee Convent Embroidered Edges,
beautifully finished scallop designs,
embroidered on longcloth- Yard.
12hc.
25c Madeira and Linen EmbroId-
cry Edges. About so pretty designs.
81 to finch widths. Yard, 15c.
soc Openwork Embroidery FIoune-
ings at, yard, 25c. A wonderful va
riety OF patterns. Swiss, cambria,
and nainsook
Use and S1.00 Embroidery FIouno-
ing. Yard, Soc. % inches deep, dain-
tty baby design; also embroidered ruff
fle edges
The Washington times., 1917-10-10

AT SS.S5 are both Taffeta
and Messaline silk Models.
Some of stripes, some of
invisible plaids, Of the
darker shades noted in
fall suits, navy blue pre-
dominating. The new roll
collar, every new feature
as in the expensive mod
els.
The Washington times., 1917-10-10

New FiIet Lacea. bands and edg-
inEs, IL to 5 inch widths, in white
and ecru; a beautiful assortment,
worth lee to SOC. Special at. yard,
12Ile and 25e.
VenIse Edge Net FIounctngS, sew
en- to forty-five inch widths. in de-
signs that possess the irresistible
charm OF beauty, combined with re
fnement; Is to IS inch widths that
are very desirable for evening cos
TUNES, waists, etc; narrower widths
for trimming bodices. waists, etc,
and for making the popular lace
jabots; white or cream color. Priced
at soc, 7Bc, to $3.50 Yard.
72-fneh waAh Blonde Net for over
drapery and for undertaking; splen-
did qualities in white, cream, or
ecru. Special at yard. 7Sc, 800 to
BI.50.
A New Net. Soft Chiffon Finish.
Something entirely new and differ
ent. Specially adapted material for
waists or complete gown; 10 inches
wide In white or cream, at. yard,
S1.T5,
The Washington times., 1917-10-10

Newest Fall Trimmings for gowns,
waists. wraps. etc, for street and
evening wear, an unusual showing
In Oriental colored silk novelties,
rich beaded and shimmering spangle
effects. bands, edgings, motifs, etc
At prices that make them doubly
attractive. Yard, Soc, S1IOO. $500 to
SIz.O0.
New Fur Trimmings, by the yard,
all the desirable kinds in narrow
and wide widths. Moufflon. Eutria
Rolinsky, Hudson Seal, Mole, Coney,
ETC.. best qualities at prices that
will interest you
Buttons for Fall All kinds and all
sizes; round, square, oblong. and nov
city shapes: colors to match any
shade; ivory, bone, and fancy novel
ties that will add much beauty to
the new costume or waist Special
values at, dozen. 25c, SOC, S1.Oo to
$500.
New Muff Forms. Make your own
muff; it's an easy matter and you
will find II inexpensive; muslin COW
cred and silk floss filled: plain or
satin lined. with ruffled ends Priced
at 25c, soc, SI.0o to 800.