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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
Ertle Wins Shade.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 1.-Kew.
pie" Ertle, st. Paul featherweight,
had a shade over Roy Moore of San
Francisco, in the ten rounds final
before the Capital City club last
night Johnny Noye, ST. Paul light.
weight, outpointed Jack Rose Of NIL
waukee, in the semi final.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
The Certain est.

Knoxville Journal: There is Just
one test Of any mans lcyalty---is he
getting under the load and helping
to lift to the extent OF his ability?
RI not, no matter what the excuse he
offers, he is q "glacker."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01

don requested, that the troop con.
ttngent arrival be not printed. Du'
despite this the story went on the
cables and was passed :
The governments request was IN
the form Of a message from the state
department.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
Heat stops Flight,

limited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Aug. THE heat got
to the fight game in New York.
"a scheduled. ten round bout between
Billy Miske and Gus Christie was
postponed because OF the torrid
temperature.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
Tennis Tournament.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-"Chuck" Gar
land, 10, of Pittsburgh, and R. A.
Johnson Of Parkersburg, W. Va, were
leading the field today in the third
days singles in the western patriotic
tennis tournament here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
Sprays and dOuches
cure you.

DpTayE 8HQ OOGCH6S VIII HSVCk
cure YOU.
Cstarrh Il annoying enough when
It chokes up your no:.r1is IA ana d;a ar
suit bIeathiue and other discomforts.
Bat the real danger comes when it
reaches down into your lungs.
This is why you should at once
realize the importance of the proper
treatment, and lose no time ex-
perimenting with worthless remedies
which touch only the surface. To be
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
Every Club In Big League Has Had
Poor Season-Due to Bad
Weather Rather Than
tho War.
WORST IN BALL HISTORY
Indications Arc That Number OF CLUB
Owners VIII Have to Cut Into
Their Bank Accounts
this Fall.

With the baseball season In the
major leagues little more than nan
over and with the frost out OF the
ground, club owners are checking
up on the receipts.
It has always been as axiom OF
the game that unless the club was on
velvet July 4, there would be de-
ficft at the finish. If that holds
good this year, number OF owners
will be compelled to cut in on then
bank accounts this fall.
In point of attendance this mas
been the most disastrous season base
ball has seen in years, and 1t mas
not been on account Of the war, eth
er. The weather has been to blame
and the testimony is unanimous on
this point, east and west Both
sections have suffered equally, al
though each has claimed that the 9TH
or had the better Of it.
Every Club Behind.
Every club in both leagues is way
behind the attendance record OF last
year. This can be charged up to rain
and cold alone, as it has been shown
that whenever there has been a de-
cent day the fans have turned out
in droves. The White Sox are thous-
ands behind last seasons figures
The same holds true with the Cubs.
The New York Giants alone are rea-
sonably near the record on account
of some special attractions early In
the year The Yankees also are
fairly well up and the Athletics alone
are ahead.
In taking stock Of the attendance
the following estimate is fairly &C.
curate, according to unofficial. infor-
nation from both leagues:
National League.
Chicago-Behind last years at
tendance.
Cincinnau-Almost even with last
season on account Of new manager
and good squirt.
ST. Louis-Behind last years but
not much Due to the position OF
the Cardinals.
Pittsburgh-Much below last years
receipts. Due to the teams poor
showing and absence OF Hans Was-
ner.
New York-Behind in attendance,
but better off than any other Nation
al league club.
Dos COn-W OrSL III years.
Brooklyn-Worst In years.
Philadelphia-Atte good, but
behind last years.
American League.
Chicago-Behind the record attend
ance of last year. Due entirely to
inclement weather.
Deroit-Has made good showing,
but Is several thousand behind.
Cleveland-Close to the record, but
still behind. More fortunate in
weather than other clubs.
ST. Louis-To the bad by a half
on account Of the weakness of the
team and the free advertising handed
the Cardinals during reorganization
| adelphia-Ahead of last year.
| Partly due to the better showing Of
the Athletics and the big Italian fol
lowing of Ping Bodie.
Yankees-Almost up to last years
attendance. A star team and keep
| ing in front responsible.
Boston-Much to the bad in COM
parison with last year. Weather and
too many championships responsible.
! Also change of owners.
] Washington-Worst in the league.
Attendance microscopic and far be-
low even that of last wear
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league, has accepted an invitation to
throw the first ball at the Boston
New York game of the Union Print
ers' league at Ebbets field next Mon
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01

Tener to Throw First Ball,
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Aug. John z.
Tsnar- nresidant of the National
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
National LEAGUE.

At st. Louis-st. Louis o., Phila-
delphia GO.
At Pittsburgh-New York liz,
Pittsburgh 7-3.
At Chicago-Chicago 81, Boston
6-8.
At Cincinnati-Brooklyn 4, Cincin-
natl 2.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
National League.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League.

At New York-New York 4, st.
Louis 1.
At Boston-Boston 8, Chicago 2.
At delphia-Cleveland s, Phila-
delphia 5.
At Washington-Detroit 8, Washing.
ton 4.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-01
TODAYS GAMES.

American League.
st. Louis at New York.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Detroit at washington
Chicago at Boston.
National League.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
New York at Pittsburgh.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Boston at Chicago.
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The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
It's a Good Plan for Men to
Buy a Seasons Supply
of Underwear Now.

For obvious reasons we make
this recommendation. Assert
ments have been difficult to
get, and may be more so in
the future. At the present time,
however, we offer a very good
selection, and the qualities are
dependable.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
Shirts and Drawers.

NJ d m and Heavyweight
Cotton. zoe garment.
Heavy weight Ribbed Cotton,
s1.15 and $50 garment.
Medium weight Plain Cotton,
s1.5O garment.
Medium weight Natural Gray
Merino. s1.0O, $50, s2.O0, $3.50
and $500 garment.
Medium-weight White Merino,
k2-5O garment.
Medium weight Natural Gray
Silk and Wool. 1915 garment.
Medium weight Finest Grade
Australian Wool, natural gray
and unshrinkable. s4.0O garment.
. Kneipp Linen Mesh Shirts and
Drawers. winter weight, 800
garment,
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
Union Suits.

Medium weight Ribbed Bal
briggan. $500 suit.
Heavyweight Ribbed Balbrig-
gan. S2.25 suit.
Medium White Mercer
lied Cotton. $3.25 suit.
Medium weight Gray Merino.
s2.75 and s4.OO suit.
Heavy weight Gray Merino,
$3.50 suit.
Medium-weight White Silk and
Wool. s7.OO suit,
Wool Abdominal Bands, sf.50
each.
Main foor-F st
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
Our Feature Values at $500

Convention imposes certain restrictions on Dres
Clothes Our makers know how to comply with them ane
still give individuality.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26

Main hoor-Tenth st.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26

Wider choice of merchandise and careful and
The adUce and help of the saspeop wth
Prompt deliperies in the best possible condition.
EARLY needing request
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
What an Oklahoma Boy
Did With an Acre Of Land

The production Of 100 bushels Of corn
on an acre Of land is by no means com
mon In any state, and especially in
Oklahoma, where climatic conditions
are none too reliable, writes q CORE
spondent of the Country Gentleman.
This feat was accomplished during the
past year. however, by Earl Ross.
farmer boy of Oklahoma county, Okla.
Earrs father, a renter, give him an
acre Of land on what little creek bot
tom there was on the farm, and the boy
went to work. The land had been in
potatoes the year before and weeds
had overgrown 1t to some extent.
In the early spring the land was
plowed about eight inches deep, and
then the disk harrow and the smooth
ing harrow were run over the plot
three times before the crop was plant
ed. The stand was pretty good and
cultivation began Immediately, even be-
fore the corn came up. In addition to
being narrowed twice, the corn was
cultivated FIVE times. In fact, the
county agent said Earl almost lived in
that corn patch up to the time the crop
was laid by.
Bnt the work paid, for the yield was
slightly more than 100 bushels to the
acre. Along with that 100 bushel corn
yield came other benefits. There Is
father who sees more value In what he
used to term book farming" and there
Is wide awake boy who sees more in
the future Of farming than he was ever
able to see before.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Common Cold IL Often
Dangerous and Expensive


Just q common cold 10 not a simple
matter for more reasons than one. says
the North Carolina board Of health. 1t
used to be considered, however, quite
natural and perfectly normal for first
one and then another Of a family to
have a cold all winter long. Today
such a condition would be thought of
In such terms AZ abnormal. disgraceful
and dangerous. f
Colds are not to be trihed with, first.
because they predispose to SO many
other diseases. They weaken the body
and decrease Its resistance, making 1t
easy for ordinary colds to run into
pneumoaia, grippe. bronchitis. rheuma-
tism or tuberculosis. Again. there Is
danger Of the cold organism getting
into the blood stream, causing fever
and other complications.
Another consideration not often
taken into account with the common
cold ID the economic loss 1t entails.
To prevent colds Is more or less a
matter of personal hygiene. but to keep
cool and avoid people with colds are
probably the two most general and
safest rules one can adopt. A daily
cold bath about the neck and shoulders
IL fairly effective, as Is also temper
ance in eating and drinking.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Things to Remember

To make buttonholes In lace place .
tiny square of lawn under the lace
where you wish the buttoniiole and
work through 1t. After completing the
buttonhole cut away the lawn.
To avoid tatters when hanging sheets
to dry fold the ends together and pin
ON line instead Of hanging from the
middle. You will thus avoid frayed
corners.
Crochet thread OF any Of the different
shades-blue. pink. yellow. lavender
MAJ be prevented from fading by soak
ing in strong salt water before being
washed.
Time will be saved by mixing up q
quantity Of sugar and cinnamon and
putting II In spice can on the shelf.
1t will be handy for sprinkling over
cinnamon rolls. coffee cakes. baked ap-
pies. bread puddings. etc.
For cleaning white kid shoes lather
nude of pure white soap and milk Is
excellent. Brush OF ~ much dirt as
possible before scrubbing with the
lather.
To cool jellies or blnncmange in a
short time take q handful Of salt and
the same Of soda, put It In bowl Of
water and stand the Jelly mold In 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Out, Of Her lirs.

Among her presents was large bowl
Of goldfish. Now 1t happened that her
high literary tastes were well known.
and there was little In the world Of
literature from the Anabasis to Zwingli
with which she wah not thoroughly
familiar. But uold6sh-well. they
were out Of her line. So in order to
famillarize herself with the life habits.
appetites. prejudlces and idiosyncra-
sizes Of goldfish. 30 as to be able to as
sist them in their physic4! and moral
development. she went to q bookstore.
II want a goldfish book" she told
the young man who waited upon her.
A puzzled look overspread his coun.
tenance as he asked, "A whatT''
"a goldfish book. goldfish book"
she replied.
Suddenly his face frightened as.
with iorily air OF condescending su-
periority. he said. "Oh. yes: know
what you want You mean Gold
smiths works" -Indianapolis News.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

letter. rs he In
structed, = hve
dollar bill taken
from his wages,
was inclOscd for
"Bill Malone"
ally the
mistress curiOs-
ity impelled her
to ask: Uncle
Nose, who is this
Bill Malone you
send IS to every
month"; II he a
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06


Did you ever talk with man who
insisted upon doing all the talking,
who kept right on despite all your
efforts to get word in edgewise!
II you did, 700 had q most uncomfort-
able experience. He makes you feel
that h4 talks right on only to crowd
you out. You endeavor to insert q
word. and he increases his utterance
In power and emphasis, 20 you become
quite convinced that, to use q common
phrase, be h Jumping on you with
both feet. It IL the most conspicuous
conspiracy Of III breeding that one
meets with In society. The idea Of
man shutting out another In = little
friendly talk il worse than impolite: It
ID shameful. Ono hesitates to initiate
the conversational monopolist, but It IL
the only way to meet him, II you have
good lungs and fund Of patience. You
won't need any brains in the contest,
for ali you contend with arc noise and
wind. N. B. Remember. however,
that Conversation o6srs the widest
nsld for courtssy.-ohto State Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
WORTH WILL TEAL.

Worth travels In thousand ways.
From mouth to mouth It flies;
From corners grim and dark and
dim
True merit finds the skies.
II you are doing something well
That fact somebody soon will tell.
Perhaps you think your work u lost
Because you toll alone,
But IL you've skill and pluck II will
Come day be surely known.
Don't for . single moment doubt Il.
some one b bound to talk about II.
From ooo unto another goes
The news Of mon Of worth:
From lip to lip II takes q trip
Until II 9irds the earth.
II merit marks the work 700 do
The world 10 bound to hear Of you.
hut better what's been done bsfors.
And you shah f1ss to fame
II only one shall pass II on
The world shall learn your name
Merit. neglected. never dies.
Once found, about the earth II files.
Detroit Free Prees-
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

mistress curing
the course Of ex-
animation.
II Out mt
stand the way
the master and
mistress used to
quarrel. num-"
was the reply Of
Resale.
"Dear, dear!''
exclaimed tho
lady. Ibid they
quarrel all the
fim0f
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
o.her Psop,.'. Burden.

DARK 10 the day and the wind blows
cauld." but who cares II the heart u
warm and the Light OF love shines In
the soull The wind blows ''cauld" for
many one. A few kind words. q
smile inspired by love and good viii.
will brighten and warm many to whom
the day Of life L dreary. II one could
only forget self long enough to see the
shadows on another's life. the sorrows
and burdens that press 20 heavily,
what . change could be made by lit
tie kindness and cheer. It II not the
poor alone who need light and warmth.
Many q heavy burden lies ON shout
ders clad In nne raiment. Many an
aching heart b hidden by silken
gown. Give Of love and cheer to all:
none Of It can be wasted. No one can
know into what far corner . bright
light may shine. No one knows how
far in the ether q kind word may be
carried BY wireless" to gladden. hearts
you wot mot of.-Milwaukee Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

colored manf'
mo, Miss Lucy: he amt no cuilud
man." answered the old man evasively.
Then he must be white man, aud
It seems odd
.No. 'scuse me. Miss Lucy; OATS all
right. He amt no cullud man, an he
amt NO wife man. He amt no man
I all. He's Jest bill'm-loan associa-
tion.''-Country Gentleman.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
oeif c,ur,s Fer BAH Player,

An eighteen hole golf course will be
added to the attractions at the Dover
Hall club near Brunswick. Ga. This b
the organization that baseball men are
interested in, and 1t is understood that
Ban johnson, Captain Huston and
Colonel Rupert have each contributed
literally toward getting golf started,
Donald Rose will lay out the course.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

American Association umpirss.
Thomas Hickey, president Of the
American association, announced the
names Of his umpjres for the coming
season. The list includes Bill Brennan,
George johnson, James Murray, Ger
aid Hayes. W. ]. Carney. w. Fried
and L. r. Knapp
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
No Accounting Fer Juriee,

NC NocoUhtih3 foF SuFtSe.
Many verdicts of a strange, curious
and humorous nature 6nd birth not In
frequently in coroners' juries and ju-
ries In Justices courts.
One verdict. as curious az It was SOL
emn. reads. 1--WE are OF A Pinion that
the Decest met with her death from
Violent Infirmation Of the Arm. pro-
ducest from Unoan Caux."
An old story. oft repeated. Is that
an English jury in criminal case
once brought in the following: Guilty.
with some little doubt as to whether
be Is the man."
Another is told Of 4 Welsh jury.
which reads, I'VE md the man who
stole the mare not gnilty."-Docket.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

Apropos Of foolish questions. this
story II told Of = Titan haired son Of
the ''old sod" who was working In q
ditch. A specialized daughter Of 30
ciety approached and haughtily asked:
and. my man. what work do you
dor
The friend Of the green looked up.
He took his short stemmed clay from
between his lips and answered n he
swung his pick over his back:
"shure. an take me pick"
And 70 he did.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
WILLIAM =. MANSFIELD.

the Pittsburgh Pirates and since he
was traded In 1904 to the Philadelphia
Nationals Pittsburgh has failed to se-
cure a first sacker who could accept
ably ali hls place. In the twelve sea
sons that have elapsed since Bransdeld
departed Pittsburgh has tried out NO
less than nineteen pen at the first cor
ner. After leaving the Pirates kitty"
played fine bali for Philadelphia. but
eventually retired. 1t remains to be
seen whether kitty" can handle the
indicator az well as he could cover first
base.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
WEALTH.

" Wealth b u weak anchor, and
" glory cannot support a man. This
~ Is the law Of God-that virtue
" only ia firm and cannot be shak-
y en- by tempest.-Pythagoras.
y Lack of desire Is the greatest
y riches.-Seneca.
y Oh. what world OF vile, I'll favored
~ faults
" Looks handsome In three hundred
~ pounds q yeari
y Shakespeare.
y
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The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Income and outoo.

Income and outeo.
Inquiring Lady-How much milk
doea your COW give day?
Truthful Boy-'Bout eight quarts.
lady.
Inquirins Lady-And how much of
that do You self
Truthful Boy-'Bout twelve quarts.
lady.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
InheArena
Of Sports
Kitty" Br.nsfiesd, Umpire

When William z. C'Kitty'D Brans-
Aeid makes his debut in the National
league As IN umpire he will find few
In the game who knew him - player.
kitty" was for years hrst baseman Of
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

Red Cox TO Play Columbus.
An exhibition game between the
world champion Boston Red Sox and
the Columbus team of the American
association will be played at Columbus.
O., on April q.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

Among the applicants for employment
In the service Of q New Jersey house
hold there once came big, husky girl
named Resale.
what was your reason for leaving
your last place, Rosalie7" asked the
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Prayer.

Lord, let me never slight the mean
Ing nor the moral Of anything I read.
Make me respect my mind 80 much
that dare not read what has no mean
ing nor moral. Help me choose with
equal care my friends and my books.
because they are both for life. Show
me that as in river. 10 in reading, the
depths hold more Of strength and
beauty than the shadows. Teach me
to value art without being blind to
thought. Keep me from caring more
for much reading than for careful read
ing, for books than the Book. Give me
an ideal that will let me read only the
best. and when that Ii done stop me.
Repay me With power to teach others
and then help me to say from dis
cipllned mind = grateful amen.-H. H.
Barstow.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Light as Chaff
Dill Malone.

An aged negro was employed As
handy man round a suburban home.
Being unable to read or write, he
asked the lady Of the house to write q
letter for him once month at his die
tation to Virginia relative. With each
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Tho Old M.n's J.k..

The Ole ManIo JOKE.
that young man Of yours" said the
parent, ~ his daughter came down to
breakfast. should apply for 4 post in
q freak museum"
"Why, father" exclaimed the young
lady In tones Of indignation. what do
you meanT'
II noticed when passed through the
hall Iate last night" answered the old
man. ''that he bad two beads upon his
shoulders"
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Inspiration
Miscellany
The Boss u Not Fooled

when you slight some Job aud think
that you have decelved your employer.
better think q second time before you
congratulate yourself that you ''got
away with Il" and try the same course
again.
Men at the hsads Of departments
have gone through the same line Of
work that you are doing. They know
each step a. It COMES. and they know
what The results should 10. You have
to produce.
These men know ron have been I'M
faithful to your job. even though You
advance q seemingly good excuse for
failure.
There may be some reason why they
don't wish to speak to you today about
your deception.
Perhaps they won't tell you till You
ask for raise Of salary.
Maybe they won't take the trouble
to do more than turn you down.
Be sure they know you as well a.
you know yourself. They do not pay
salaries without study and careful con-
alteration at thoss to whom the money
ID paid. Passable showing does not
count In business.
Excuses are mot accepted for long
and don't % down the first time even.
But when You ask for raise or
better position and the other fellow
gets It you may be SURE that the other
fellow was not caught mapping OF
shirking.
Do not help yourself down and out
Evansville Courier. lf{
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

=
At the theater the other evening
Wee Willie noticed that the cornet
player had an old hat hanging on his
music rack to serve a. mufler for
the music.
Turning to his mother. the boy OBJ
served:
.Papa can do nearly everything, can't
her
ayes. DEAR" the mother answered.
'Can he play In the band?'
"Perhaps."
sCan be plsy q born like that man
does7'
~ shouldn't wonder"
Can he play through a hat Nike
thatf.
The mother glanced slyly at the boy's
father ~ she replied:
mo. dear; the best thing your father
does through his hat Is q talking
stunt "-Youngstown Telegram,
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06
Our ou..r Language.

Isn't It a queer languagef
A New York policeman saw 4 wo-
man In the street with carpet and
. stick.
BEAT it." he harshly commanded.
Whereupon the woman struck the
carpet with the stick and the police
man arrested her for violating 4 street
ordinance.
The judge heard the woman's story
aud smiled.
BEAT It" he said to her, and this
time she understood and hurried away.
Exchange.
The Meeker herald., 1917-10-06

.An tho time. num-" repeated Rosa
lie. "whin 1t wasn't me and him 1t
was me and her,"