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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07

nished at the rest room ins town, free
 shower baths library books. writing pa-
 per, magazines and newspapers, victrolas,
 and all kinds of games. besides the piano
 are provided for the soldiers Over 10. .
 0o0 sheets ot writing paper and over 800
 books are used every month More than
 5000 soldiers per week nestle into the
 rocking chairs, and enjoy the hospitality
 offered by the w. C. c. s.
 More than 250o families of soldiers have
 found rooms through the w. c. c. s. in- formation bureau, where a competent
 secretary gives information to hundreds of strangers. A committee maintains
 good commercial relations between soi-
 diers and merchants. Home hospitality is encourag ged, a service highly appre- ciated by the soldiers. The w. C. c. S. enjoys cooperation of amusement house managers m offering right attractions to soldiers. Protective work for girls is part of the work of this organization. This phase is in charge of Mrs Nellie. Melvin, a lovely cultured woman who has the welfare of the girls at heart. Mrs. Annie w. Smith has scharge of the travellers aid work. befriends more than 100 women and girls every week, besides keep ng social conditions at the station satisfac- tory The base hospital Relief work IS well known. Tn this also Birmingham has shown deep interest, and rendered invaluable assistance.
 The work Of organizing community hospitality and recreation is a service tc which every patriot who has gwen ? l loved one to join the cators lends en- | thusastic support. Joseph Lee, the presi- 1 dent of the W. C.. c. s. says: F The camps are national universities 1 entrusted with a higher mission, if pos | sible, than any university has evel borne before. These young men whom Il lis their business to tran are the flow CT of American youth the precious sac rifice laid by the mothers of the natioo upon the altar of patriotism. They are ] sent from their homes that they may receive consecration in war for tht principles of human freedom. Americ. ] demands something more of us than tha we should not quite kill them. Cnles we send them forth more fit in ever! way for their high mission we have failes | to render the service that the spirit O. merica demands. Mothers are proud 0
 their soldier boys and happy to see then go on their countrys great mission Tha has always been the spirit of the Amer | ican mother. But that her boy shall b, I step of the way to the front, makes he | doubly willing to sacrifice" Alabam; tWomen near the camps realize the re ! sponsibility resting upon them in doins
 their part to impart the right spirit t
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q hat of geurgstte crepe, and carried bouquet of brides roses and swansonia. They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Capt. John Ruthraun of Tuscon, Arz, The ceremony was per- formed by Dr. K. McCasln. and im- mediately afterwards Lieutenant Traf- ford and his bride left for q trip to the Florida coast On their return to Mont goraery they will be at home with Mrs. Frank Browder at CloVerdale. The bride travelled in a smart coat suit of blue serge, with a chic hat to match. The bride is a charming girl and possesses many fine qualities which have endeared her to a large circle of friends. Lieu tennant Trafford it native Gearfian,. but has resided in Montgomery for sew eral years. during which time he has made many friends. He is with the United States dental reserve corps.
 Many friends will learn with cordial interest of the marriage of MT. Joseph bidam Hudson and Miss Martha Stew art, which was solemnized "Wednesday morning. July ,, in New York city at the home of her parents, pr. and Mrs Howard Stewart.
 Immediately afterward the young con- pie left for short wedaiRg 'fip.. after which they will come to Montg3 3mery an gill be at home with MT Hudson's par dsSs. 2ic, and Mrs. w. M. Hudson, or Sayre street.
 The bride is girl of exceptional at tractiveness and charm and made many friends in Montgomery this winter where she spent several weeks as ths guest of her aunt. Mrs Herbert Goldth- thwaite, and other relatives Her mothe, was formerly Miss Hattie Ray of this city, a sister of Mrs. Goldthwaite,
 Sls irudson is the son Of MT and Mrs " NJ. Hudson and is associated in buSi.
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DANCE FOR SOLDIER BOYS

The PiGuik club Will entertain at dance on Fliday evening at the club
 rooms in Woodlawn. honoring the soldier
 members of the club who are visiting in the city at this time. The dedication
 of the service flag of the club which con tains 26 stars will be celebrated at this time.
 A most ttra ctive programme has been .rranael for the evening which will pe along patriotic lines and a short address ,, will be delivered. There will be many features, among them being Thrift Stamp booth. The chaperons will be Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Hahn. MT. and Mrs. C. w. Hal, MT. and Mrs. Fred Deerr and MT. anl Mrs P. z. Harlee.
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RECEPTION FOR
 NEW SOCIETY WORKER

At noon on Thursday a most delight fui informal reception will be held by the women of the Baptist Woman's Mis- sicnary union of Birmingham at Union church to welcome Miss May Campbell of Charleston, s. C., who comes to Bir- mingham to take charge of the Good Will Center work at Pratt City. Before the reception Miss Campbell will address the women in their morning session and,
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REV. MIR. HARRIS IGNORED

MT. and Mrs. William Coates enter taired at farewell dinner party, honor ine the Rev Grady Harris of the Second Presbyterian church, who leaves shortly for war service as chaplain
 The table was centered with huge basket of sweet peas, and the guests included MT. and Mrs. Harris, MT. and Mrs. Joe Gohg, Mrs. Charles Donoho. Miss Winifred Coates
 During the evening MT. Harris was pre- scented with a watch by MT. Coates in behalf of the members of the Woman s Missionary society of the Second Presby- terian church. Later in the evening the members of the Christian Endeavor called to bid MT. Harris farewell and to ore sent him with fountain pen. that he might write to them and tell them of life at the front" :"
 During the evening number of musi- cal numbers were given and Miss Eliza betl, Denlace was in charge of the punch how, and Miss Wingo arranged the at tra ctive programme. Late in the evening ices were served.
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|LIEUTEN ANT DRAWERS IN THE CITY

Lieut. John Beavers. chaplain in the national army. is spending a few days in the city and will preach this morning at the Woodlawn Methodist church at Il o'clock Lieutenant Beavers is a gradu- ate of Howard college and formerly
 made his home here, where he has many friends He will be cordially greeted here by many who will be glad Of an opportunity to hear him tell Of life Tn the army His work has been with the marines for the past seven months ana | is filled with many interesting expe- l rienceS.
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One of the lovely events of the season in Talladega was the marriage of Miss Vernon Virginia Thomas to MT. Edmond Earle Wilson of Bessemer.
 pr. J. M. Thomas of Taladega off, ciated and the attendants were: MT. P. M. Matthews. best man: Mir L. H. Etheridge, groomsnan Miss Pearl Thomas, a sister, bridesmaid; little Miss Ruth Elizabeth OHara and Miss Ger trude Michael, flower girls; Dwight Argo,
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MIR. DENTON COMPLIMENTED

MT. and Mrs. W. N. Denton and MT and MT. and Mrs. George Murphy en- tertained at the home of the latter at a farewell party in honor of MT. Frank Denton, who left for Fort Oglethorpe Wednesday evening.
 The interior of the house was deco rated with a profusion of cut flowers. Games were enjoyed and at a late hour an ice course was served to about 50
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"A CHR (ONl(IE OF S()CIE'I EuuARhD
By EMMA REID RYALL

Vaughan Of Mobile. who is the guest or MT. and Mrs. Fulton Clarke. Her guests included Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Richard flaw kins Mrs. Harrington Heflin, Mrs. A NJ Baldwin Mrs. Archie Gibson, Mrs. Frank Clark, Miss Augusta Clark anu Mrs. Pascha. Shook.
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palms. Balloons and tiny Tags we're given as favors and .srnoAg the guests were Sara Totton, Inez Totton. Mary Louise Ellis. Irene E1lis, Sarah Jane Dar- rah, Jane Scoten, Meta Dean Scariin' Eleanor ,<idd. Evelyn Silver, Katherine Sanders, Mary Ellen Sanders, Neima Dale Hooper Evelyn Hooper, Lillian and Virginia Jenkins, Mary Elizabeth Schis-
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MERE will be luncheon given for
 the women's Rainbow division
 by tho order of Major General lth and her staff on Thursday noon at T Tutwiler hotel in the ballroom.
 hch member wishing to attend and lining reservation may call the general liner district, who will report to Miss -ia1ia burlington. Each general is imaga report from her territory anf l sten discussion will be held which i' % Ia the nature of an experience llefAg ter those who solicited.
 emong the guests will be about 20 mem cs of the allied armies. At o'clock the itire Rainbow division will assemble at lpitol park to have pictures made. This plains the command from the general. ho says, Wear white if possible Those who are unable to attend ths lhcheon are urged to be at the park not ter than 3;45 o'clock.
 The following have been appointed des: Miss Mildred Kettigg, colonel in harge; Miss Margaret Nelson, Miss IdTy EllZdbt SbluWe eli, MISS JOSSpllilit vans, Miss Dixie Jackson, Miss Gus -ine Miner, Miss Judith Jones, Miss josephine Johnson, Mis- Madeline Jacobs. Iiss Eleanor Maffy, Miss Martha Brad daw, Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Rather le Morrow, Mrs. Charles Spencer, Mrs 'orter Ledbetter, Mrs. w. V. M. Robert on, Mrs. Saxon Crawford, Mrs. W. W. Mrs. Theodora Randolph, Mrs. ohn Crouch.
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MISS LEWIS GUEST OF HONOR

Mrs. E D. Crew entertained for Miss Bern;ce Lewis. bride-elect, at her home
 The house was decorated in red, white and blue colors, and cut flowers Mrs. Crew was assisted in receiving by Mrs. R L.. Cunrnins and Miss Hamilton, Miss I, Reese of Cedartown. Ga, served punch in inc dining room. About 100 friends called during the afternoon.
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MRS. HAMILL ENTERTAINS

Y The social meeting of the North High Hands Missionary society was held at the home of Mrs. E. N. Hamill last Monday afternoon. A most interesting pro gramme was rendered by number of the talented young musicians of North Hie hlands Helpful discussions were en- tered into with reference to increasing the social activities of the church and community. After spending most en- jcyable and profitable time together, melon was served to 20 ladies.
 Mrs. J. M, Griffin and Mrs. E. M. Har- rison assisted Mrs. Hamill in entertain ing.
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"sPONs. TO ENTERTAIN

The "Sncns' will enterta at Lyl box part tomorrow evening. Later the will attenl the supper dance at the Tut wiler.
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as this is Miss Campbells first appear ance before a Birmingham audience, her message is awaited with the keenest in terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
MIR. WATKINS
 TO RE WELCOMED

There will be meeting of the Areme chapter, O. E S., tomorrow evening at o'clock at the Masonic temple to well come MT. w. o. Watkins, who is home on a furlougn.
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ley. Jack Rowley, Lucille Griffin, Amelia Emry Flizabeth Cowan, Ruth Dafrah, Mary Lee Cowan, Dorothy Fahey and others
 MRS. VAUGHAN'S TEA PARTY
 Mrs. F. B Vaughan entertained a few friends at tea yesterday afternoon at the Tutwiler. honoring Mrs. Harris
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MONTGOMERY

The following announcement has been !Bent to friends:
 MT ard Mrs. John F.. Montgomery an- lnounce the marriage of their daughter, Blanche Corbitt, to MT. Walker Fowler. June 29. 1918, Birmingham, Ala. I "At home after July l, 720. Fifteenth avenue, north.
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THoMAs-wILsoN WEDDING

guests. MT. Denton is the second son O MT. Will N. Denton of Thomas
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MISS M,CARTY HoNORED

Miss Stella Mae Orr entertained at a bridge party at her home at Norwood, hcroring her guest, Miss Irene McCarty, of New York.
 The guests included Miss McCarty' Miss Thelan Abernathy. Miss Annie l Crane. Mrs. Scarbrough, Mrs Coken, {, Miss Allie e Stockmar. Miss Gertrude
 Frickhoeffer Miss Eugene Wilkinson
 Miss Grace Meisham, Mrs. J. D. Oliver,
 1 IT.. and Mrs. Milton Walthall
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BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Miys Bettie Burgin of Norwood entertained a. birthday party at riis home of her parents celebrating her fifth anniversary The house was attiaclivsis decoratei with cut flowers. ferns ana
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ring bearer, and Misses Martha Argo and Helen Wright, ribbon bearers.
 The altar was beautifully decorated with plams, ferns, roses, carnations candles and electric wreaths. Misses Mildred Heacock and Myrtle Hall served punch on the parlor porch to the assembling guests. After Miss Eloise McCann sang Dawn ing" and Miss Minnie J. Wright played Lohengrins march, Mrs. Carl Michael and Miss Irene Heacock drew the fold ing doors of the drawing room to unyeil beautiful tableau of the wedding party at the altar. During the ceremony Miss Wright played softly.
 The bride was handsomely gowned in white princess satin, and made with i court train and trimmed with seed pearls | and princess lace. Her tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms, She Car
 ried a shower of brides roses and valley l lilies.
 | The maid of honor wore white crepe
 de chine draped in georgette crepe, and l the bridesmaid wore a white crepe de chine trimmed in pearl beads. Both car
 ried bououets of French roses and sweet peas tied with ribbon The little 1 flower girls were in white and carried
 baskets of French daisies. and the ring l bearer, in a white sailor suit, sraceluuy ! held the ring in lily
 After the serer1oa4s he bride wore a l navy blue suri auas suit with gray hat, shoes <nS Titvrs 70 match,
 The cou..s o-ln.ea,atelv left for Annis- ton, where the, took the train to
 W'rightsville R.>ach and other eastern
 points. After July 10 they will be at home in Bessemer.
 The bride is one of the younger daugh- te1s of Mrs Lucy Elizabeth Thomas and has taught English in the Bessemer High cshool for the past four years, ana l the groom is a prominent young lawyer
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
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SHERIEFS SALE

State of Iowa, Lee County IS.
BY virtue Of Special Execution to
me directed, issued by the Clerk of the
District Court of said County in favor
of s. H. Johnston. Admir-, Of the Es-
tate of VIM. S. Bunyan, Deceased, and
against James s. Barker and State of
Iowa, /, John c. Scott. Sheriff will sell
to the highest bidder, at the front OF
the Court House. in Keokuk, Lee
County, Iowa, on the 18th day OF
March. A. D., 1918, between the hours
of 9 o'clock A. NJ, and 4 o'clock P. NJ,
commencing at o'clock P. NJ of said
day the following property. to-wit:
Lots No. one (1) and two (2) in
block eighty-one (S1) in the City of
Keokuk, except strip Of twenty five
(25) feet on the south sold to the Ma
tional Refining Co., and also fifteen
G5) feet right of way across lot two
CD in the County Of Lee and State of
Iowa
And to be sold by order OF Court to
satisfy Writ Of Execution.
JOHN C. SCOTT,
Sheriff of Lee County.
By W. s Montgomery,
Deputy.
Keokuk, Feb 14th, 1918.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
CITY NEWS.
-Breddo, demonstrate 1t to 20,

-Breddo, demonstrate 1t to your.
self
-Sohmer and Emerson pianos.
Loewenstein Piano Co.
Colder weather predicted-Give
us your coal order before the rush
comes. James Cameron's Sons.
The United States government.
wants everybody to conserve animal
fats so as to help feed our soldiers
in France, therefore use AL brand
Nut Margarine At all dealers.
-Onions-The old reliable veget-
able that we all need for nourish-
ment and health. Just think of it
you can buy 10 pounds for 4Oc. A
year ago they sold at zoe pound
retail.
We are now in a position to take
care Of your coal orders for immedi-
ate use. James Cameron's Sons.
Red Cross dance tonight in
Woodman hall. Agnes ten piece or
chestra. Rights of admission re-
served. s100 per couple.
The hen house OF Charles J. Carl
son at S07 North Thirteenth street,
was invaded last night by thieves
and about a dozen hens were re-
moved.
-victrolas and records. Loewen-
stein Piano Co.
Jas. J. Tully, travelling freight
agent for the Milwaukee, with head
quarters at Chicago, and H. G. Book,
general freight agent for the D. &
R. c., with headquarters at Omaha,
were in the city yesterday In the
interests of their respective roads
ALI trains from the north are late
today owing to heavy fall of snow
in Minnesota and northern states.
Telegraphic reports to the local union
station claim that it is the worst
snow of the season.
We now have supply of coal
and can give you prompt delivery.
James Cameron's Sons.
Word has been received here of
the marriage in Chicago. H., by the
Rev. William Macafee, of Miss Sara
o. Guthrie of Nowrytown, Ohio, and
William B. Scott of Kahoka. Mr. and
Mrs. Scott will be at home after Feb
ruary Is on their farm north OF Me
dill
The convention Of the National
Beekeepers' association will be held
in Burlington Feb. 10, 20 and 81.
Some Of the best known bee men in
the country are to deliver addresses.
c. P. Dadant of Hamilton is on the
program to talk about Making
Honey a Staple"
Phone us your order for coal
We can now make immediate de-
livery James Cameron's Sons.
After more than week of quiet,
the fire department became a lump
of sudden activity yesterday. burn
ing weed patch at the corner of Sixth
and Ridge called the truck out at
1880 a m.., fue at the Chas. Sauer
home, 1928 Bank street, at p. M.
and another burning flue at 1922 Blur
street called them out during the
night No damage resulted from any
one of the three fires The wind
proved too strong for two of the out
buildings at the home of Art Berry.
502 California avenue, yesterday and
they succumbed to the attacks of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
SICK MEN TO
BE TAKEN, TOO
Class Five conscripts May B,
Changed Into Glass One
Men Under New
Ruling.

FIT. Madison Democrat: Many of
the registrants in Lee county given
a permanent exemption by being
placed in class Il of class five in the
draft through physical unfitness, will
be placed in class one under the new
rules of the draft, and will be forced
to serve In the present or the next
draft
This move follows the order of the
government withdrawing many of the
rules which cover the physical fit
ness and under which the registrants
were given the deferred classified
ton.
The government will take those
men who are suffering with durable
ailments and will place them in hos
p1tals where they will be cured and
placed in service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
For LIahtless Niahts.

CHARLES CITY, Feb. 15.-Here's a
suggestion TO make the lightless nights
in Iowa little more cheerful
A Charles City woman has suggested
that during the lights OUT order for
street lights, householders keep their
shades up to the top SO that light from
inside might puncture the blackness
Of the night.
Many Charles City citizens have
adopted the suggestion and say 1t
helps greatly.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
Police $3.50 Monthly.
by United Press

TOKYO, Dec. 22.--By mail y
Even the policemen in Tokyo are
sharing in Japanese war prosperity.
OF the 5000 bluecoats in the capital,
3,6S3 have had their salaries raised.
so that now an ordinary everyday
"copper"" draws from $3.50 to $3.50
as his monthly stipend. This is an
increase Of about 81 per month.
Even richer remuneration is given
the senior policemen who now re-
ceive between SO and s14 monthly,
while the salaries OF the assistant
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Opdyke. She left the hotel without
communicating with anybody and
later check for her bill was found
In her room. Since that time no
trace Of her has been found.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
County Farm Agent.

NEVADA, Feb. i15.-Knute Espe, is
the Storey county farm agent. He has
opened his headquarters in the court
house here. Espe is the unanimous
choice of county farmers who organiz'
ed the COUNTY bureau last week.
Espe is graduate Of Iowa state
college at Ames and has been promi'
nent in recent soil survey in Hamil'
ton and adjoining counties.
The new agent Immediately jumped
into the campaign for better seed corn
in the state.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
DIVIDING Up Poland

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, Feb 15.-"Do people,
especially the American people, un-
derstand what Germany is doing in
Poland?" asked the Mail today. "She
is trying to make the dream of re-
united Poland impossible She is
repartitioning Poland by lacking
pieces Of Polish territory on other
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
NeutraIs to Prote st.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
THE HAGUE, Feb. 15--European
neutrals are about to take common
action in protesting the Bolshevik's
cancellation OF loans to the Russian
government, it was learned here to-
day.
Spain has already announced her
willingness to participate in such a
move and answers are expected soon
from the Swiss and Scandinavian
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15
dempsey Knocks Out EIvnn

IOnI'eu Ffess Leased Wire Service
FoRT SHERIDAN, H., Feb. 10
JACK dempsey used just one minute
and Ten seconds and several substan-
tiai punches to dispose of Pueblo Jim
Flynn, ring relic here last night.
PROMOTERS are seeking Fred Fulton's
signature today to match with Demp-
sey at Milwaukee in May.
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|. o. o. E NOTICE..

u -. " = wv tSC
Puckechetuck lodge No. 43, members
are requested to meet at the hall at Q
o'clock Saturday morning to attend the
funeral of our late brother, w. H.
Quarterman. Members of Keokuk and
Herman invited.
VIM. VAN STEENWYK, n. G..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15

governments. The Dutch minister at
Petrograd has protested against the
Bolsheviki's action and has announc-
ed his Intention OF asking an in.
demnity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15

SATURDAY ARGAlNS-LOWITZ
Any winter coat left $40, all other
winter wear below cost New classy
aprons, porch dresses, 79c to 1898
The New York Maid.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15

"BUY HATS 20 PER CENT LESS
THAN IN MARCH,"
Visit our milintry dept Wonder
hats from N Y. for ladies, misses,
children. Lowitz.
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Can Find No Trace Of u.r

~ = 7 u~S VI TICT.
l United Press Leased Wire Service I
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Police and
private detectives were searching to-
DAY for Mrs. Annie O. Keyser of Los
Angeles. who disappeared from a
hotel here a month ago. She came
mere to visit her brother, DR.. Ralph
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-15

the gale. When last seen they were
parading down the middle Of the
street.
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sergeants, under the new order, will
range as high as SIP and SIG.