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Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
TRIBUTE TO THE SKIPPER"
 BY A WORLD ASSOCIATE

An associate of Louis K. South worth on the New York World wrot, the accompanying tribute to "Skip per- Scuthworth. which was publishec in The World Sunday:
 Ar. Southworth began his newspa per career as telegraph editor of The Norwich Bulletin from 1882 to lsss He had retired from newspaper wors few years ago, and died Sunday Dec l. at his home, Arnolfs Inn farm. South Woodstock
 Theodore Ennis Murray of the World staff writes as follows:
 Skipper Southworth is dead.
 All that was mortal of Louis Rhodes Southworth, for twenty-five years the ship news reporter of The World. was last Wednesday laid to rest On a knoll in a little country cemetery in Woodstock, Conn, not far from where he was born.
 For years the readers of The World had been regaled with tales of the sea, written in ananymity, often hur- riediy, under the stress of press time From the Shippers" pen came true stories of those who went down to the sea in ships.
 Skipper" Southworth numbered his friends in newspaperdom by the hun dreds, He was personally known to at least nine-tenths of the ship off eers coming into the port of New York. He himself was unique The very oddities of his personality en- deared him to all who knew him. He was paradox. Rarely smiling, he had keen sense of humor. Measured in speech and of deliberation in action he was peculiarly individualistic. He Knew men and had deep quality of personal analysis. In the twenty-five years that he was The Worlds ship news reporter he met most of the worthwhile personages who cross and recross the Atlantic.
 While keen for news as news, the quaint and the picturesque, which he wove into the sea yarns which for years were featured in The Sunday World, in the understanding of the sea and it's men he ranked with Barry and Connolly.
 Perhaps more anecdotes are related of the Skipper" than of any man ini the newspaper profession. His daily life seemed anecdotal. And none more than he relished the tales that were told by him. As type of character he almost defied analysis. He was the absolute ultimate of phlegmatic- 1 ism. To him facts were just facts and nothing more. They had fixed relative values and he determined them.
 It has been said of the Skipper" that had he seen the Brooklyn Bridge falling into the river he, in his ac- eustomed monotone, would have re- ported thus over the phone:
 "This-is- -Southworth = South worth. I-have- -just-seen-the- Brook lyn- Bridge drop into- the river L think-it- is-a-good-
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Surprise ln Store for santa.

Jack-we've put the chest of draw CTS in front Of the fireplace
 Haroid-Yes.
 Jsck-You tied fhe string 10 the handle of fhe door7
 Harold-Yes: and I tied the other end of the string fo the wafer-jug. Jaek-Then we onghf tn find out the real facts about Santa Claus.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
WoMEN's BOARD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Won1an's Board of the Day Kimball Hospital will be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Wednesday, De- cember IT, at o'clock
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Filipino Marriage Customs.

When young maid of the Philip, pines marries. her husbands name Is added to her maiden name. If she becomes widow the husbands name Is discharged
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
wisdom In New Course.

Jud Tunklns has quit letting his cows stray on to the tracks. owing te the fact that the packers pay as much for beef as n railroad company. and with less argument. Washington Star.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Worth Trylnu.

Since ~as q man thinketh in his heart so is he" lei us see what sort of thoughts we are thinking. so We may find out how much harmony we have withIn.--Excnange
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Obey Say

the Christmas books advertised na- tionally WAS written by Putnam au- thor. * | That whiskey is now & poor invest ment. The stock is watered and the price is high.
 That one man Is moaning the loss of 2 l-2 quarts that did Hsudini last Saturday evening.
 ->f- l That the girls are waiting in expec- tation while the boys are giving Christmas windows the once over. 1 -f- That it will take a fair sized roll to produce the goods that will please her this Christmas. | -.f>-
 That it takes a hero to hang on with Leap Year just around the cor ner. * That he that sits on a red hot stove shall rise again. Ask John.
 *
 That when he rises he may have blister that will keep him ''riz." Ask John Again. * That one pair of perfectly good pa- jamas were incinerated--almost-- when left hanging too near a fire place in the room of su5urbanite. That the advent of a plumber kept 8 front page fire story from our valu- able paper.
 That again details can be furnished by John.
 That the first John would have pre- ferred his pajamas being burned to what was.
  was seen taking dead crow to the station house.
 It was real corn stealer and might make good soup to precede roast skunk.
 That this is little inside police story that didn't get on the police rec ord
 That an eighteen pound hogs head made one Thanksgiving dinner.
 --.s~- That young Putnam couple who attended an engagement party made things lively for the diners.
 *
 That it is time to warn children not to go on thin icel
 * That snow shovels are patiently waiting to get out in the fresh air. * That the holiday season Is now on. l * That merchants have been decorat- ing their windows this week
 *
 That local horse trader swapped an animal for a barrel of cider re- gently. *
 That John has sold that "0ld Coon" coat that did him two years excellent service.
 *
 That complaints have been regis tered that prices are higher here than in some nearby cities.
 *
 That such rumors do not tend to keep trade at home.
 *
 That here's hoping the large ice house being built on the Epper end of School street will be filled -sTs-
 That the designs, story and poem on the front page were all done ex- i clusively for The Patriot
 --.S.--
 That after many years The Patriot has column exclusively for women.
 * That there is beginning to be talk of who's going to be who in heading city departments next year.
 * That cider and soft drinks are the only beverages being piloted over local bars.
 *.
 That years subscription to The Patriot will please anyone in this sec ton or who ever lived here and has moved away. i *.
 That you may tell the world it rained some Tuesday night. 1 That someone might present the city swimming pool for Christmas. -.t.---
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Naturally.

If time is money. the man who has not moment 10 call his own mus be very poor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
ANOTHER BOOK
BY MISS ME|Gs
keokuk Author Has Written Delight.
full story In "The Pool Of Stars"
Which Il Just Pub
Ilshsd.
SHOULD PROVE POPULAR
Two Young People, an Old Scientist
and His Daughter, an Irish Gard
ncr and Mystery Make
IL Interesting.
Try Frederic c. Smith

Two very interesting and lovable
young people, a great scientist and ms
daughter, an old Irish gardener who
believes in signs, and pet black
crow are the principal characters in
the new book by Miss Cornelia Meigs,
1.-THE Pool of Stars" A bit of history
is woven into one of the chapters in
such subtle way, that one forgets
that he is reading OF the days In
American history, when presidents
sent tribute to barbary pirates. and
the story Of the scientists invention
is handled so smoothly that one is
not in the least worried for fear
technical things are going to spoil the
pretty little story. The story is writ
Item with that dainty touch that char
aeterizes every one OF Miss Meigs
books, and there are descriptive bits.
! such as the fight between the White
Dogs of Arran" and the wolves, and
the building and voyage of the first
clipper ship that hold ones interest
unfalteringly.
The story is woven around a ruined
house, which seems to have mys-
terry, and an old garden in which
! there is q pool, from which the title
Ol tllc UOOh COHlCS hO WV youA6
people, David and Betsy, who are pre-
pairing for college, find time to try to
solve the mystery of the old house.
Their courage and genius bring them
into several interesting situations and
finally they and Miss Miranda see the
result of Miss Mirandas fathers years
Of work, accepted as the greatest in
vention of the age. There is villain
In the character of cousin, who ap-
pears in person in only one chapter,
but who is liked by none Of the fam
lily or neighbors. The other villain is
an old pet crow. whose antics are
forgiveable, and whose troubles with
flock of wild crows lead to clue to
the mystery of the old house. Michael
the old Irish gardener with his super
stitions furnishes a delightful bit OF
folk lore to the story. Miss Miranda,
the scientists daughter, tells inter
estingly the story of the invention
of. the clipper ship in the, days
when American shipping sailed
the ocean 1t was an ancestor of her
fathers who in spite Of ridicule and in
the face Of predictions of i'll luck,
built the first clipper rugged ship. Now
her father In the face of obstacles is
working on an invention that the
world, has been waiting for, and fin
ally il is accomplished and is sue
cess.
The old house Is rebuilt, the favor
tie brother comes back from war in
time to help in this, and the young
people go to college. 1t is delight
full story all the way through and the
fascinating tales told by the owner of
the pool of stars, and the old Irish
superstitions related by the gardener
are some Of the reasons why it will
become as popular as other books by
Miss Meigs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
TAKE SALTS To
FLUSH kIDuE VS.
Eat less meat if you feel Sackachys
or Bladder troubles you-SaIts
is fine for kicneys.

Meat forms uric acid which ex.s
cites and overworis the kidneys in
their efforts to filter it from the sys.s
tenn. Regular eaters of meat must flush
the kidneys OCCASIONALLY. You must re-.
lieye them like you relieve your
bowels; removing all the acids, waste
and poison else you feel duh misery
in the kidney region. sharp pains in
the back or sick headache. dizziness.
your stomach sorrs, tongue H. coatGc
and when the weather is bad you
have rheumatic twinges. The ,1rino
is cloudy. full Of sediment: the chan
nels often get irritated, obliging you
to get up two or three times during
the night.
To neutraltze these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinous waste
get about four ounces OF Jad salts
from any pharmacy; take table
spoonful In glass of water; before
breakfast for few days and your
kidneys will then act fine and ,hlad der
disorders disappear. This !. faniois
salts is made from the acid OF GRAPES
and lemon juice. combined. with ii4hsa,
and has been used for generations Io
clean and stimulate sluggish Kidneys
and stop bladder irritation. Jad salts
is inexpensive: harmless and makes q
delightful efferyescent lithia-walers
drink, which millions of c men and
women take now and then. thus avoid.
ing serious kidney and bladder dis
eases.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
BURNING WOOD
AT PENNINGTON
Coal Situation Not So Bad as in Other
Places, But Rather Serious
This Win

PENNINGTON, Dec. 15.-The coal
situation here, while no ways as bad
as in some other places, is pretty ser
ious. A good many people are burn
| ing wood as substitute. The schools
were closed Wednesday afternoon be-
cause of the lack of fuel, and one
other half day.
The Royal Neighbors had a sur
prise on Mrs. Mae Cumnins last Fri
day. A social evening was spent and
at the close of which dainty two
course luncheon was served. The
guests presented Mrs. Cummins with a
pretty mayonaise set as birthday re-
membrance.
Mrs. Robert Lapsley, Of Keokuk.
visited with her sister, Mrs. J. H.
lLapsley. Monday.
Mrs. Charles Cleave and Mrs. w. F.
French spent Thursday in Ottumwa.
| Mrs. j. w. Robinson and John
Robinson returned to their home in
Enid, Okla, after attending the fun
| eral of their husband and father, J..
| w. Robinson.
! MI. and Mrs. Bryon Cumnins Wis
lited several days in Bonaparte the
last of the week.
/ Mrs. SkeltOn ana paDy 1871 ffIuay
for visit in Milton with her mother,
Mrs. Wright.
/ Mrs Clarence Franks and Mrs. VIM.
Trainer were passengers to Ottumwa,
; Friday.
Darrell Jack, OF Mt Sterling, came
Tuesday evening to visit with his sis
ter, Mildred Jack.
Miss Iva Kincaid Of Donnellson.
spent several days with her sister,
| Mrs. X. Brooks, the first of the week.
/ Miss Anna Butlin and Mrs. Geo,
Mccarthy left Tuesday evening for @
several days visit in Burlington,
Mrs. Anna Edwards of hrarMord,
Mich, came Wednesday TO visit with
/ Mrs. Hugh Satterly and Mrs. Joe
Ketcham.
John Mcdonald attended the fiftseth
Anniversary of the Presbyterian
church in Bonaparte.
] Mrs. B. f. Davis and Miss Doris
Curley were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
! Mrs. John Curley. on Pennington
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
ro,,te /. the Rev. F. Roberts Of Sharon,

route 1, the Rev. F. Roberts OF Sharon,
performing the ceremony. on Novem-
Der 26. On the following day an af-
fair was given at the home of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.
Davis, at which about thirty guests
were present. The groom was sol
der and saw service in France, and
follows farming as an occupation. The
bride is the second daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. John Curley, and is quite
popular with large circle of friends.
The newly married couple will make
their home on farm in Worth coun-
ty, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L. High of Boyn-
ton, Mo, returned wednesday after a
visit with Mr.. Highs sister, Mrs. L.
G. Granstaff and husband.
Mrs. Elizabeth There and Miss
Kessler left Thursday for the west to
spend the winter with Mr.. and Mrs.
r. w. Sloan.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy p. VIII
hanson. December 3, seven pound
girl.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Seth M.
Thompson, ten pound boy, Decem-
Der 9.
Mr.. and Mrs E. D. Baugher have
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
At Las! "A Perfect
Way 10 Whsten Teeth

A womans beauty is completely
spoiit BY stained, unhealthy or
broken teeth. A smile, which ought
To be such a beautiful thing, should
reveal an even row o. perfectly white
teeth. But. unfortunately. few sets Of
teeth are really white. Lor the simple
reason that brushing with the usual
dentifrices Is not an effective means
OF removing stains, and so many
dread the periodical visit to the dem
fist to have their teeth scraped.
All teeth are covered with thin
films or plaques which are bound
to become disco,ored in time if only
tooth powder or paste is depended
upon to keep them spotless. Many
have learned, however, Of remark
able product, "Once-a-Week Tooth
Polish which is veritable wonder
worker in removing the brownish or
! grayish films from the teeth. Also
that once removed, stains and tartar
will never return if this harmless
! preparation is used once week. as
the namo suggests. Once-a-Week
Tooth Polish can be had in con-
venient package at any drug store
and just little need be put on the
tooth brush. Parents should begin
using it on the little ones teeth when
the teeth first come through the
gums.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
GUARANTEED

| returned from the Mayo brothers hos
pital at Rochester. Mimi, where they
went some time ago to consult the
doctors there about Mrs. Baugher's
health. There is great improve
ment in Mrs. Baugher's health and
their many friends are sincerely glad
and are hoping that the Improvement
in her health will be permanent.
Mrs. Retta Cartnal, of Pennington,
Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. D.
Baugher and husband. Mrs. Sherman
Killdiew also visited at e. d.
Baugher's home Sunday
The annual corn contest held by
the Nash Chevrolet Motor company.
which came to close last week, was
gratifying success. both in number
, of exhibits and quality of corn.
/ A. j. Secor, county agent, was Sc
lected rs the Judge and awarded the
prizes to the general satisfaction Of
ell. Mr.. Fuiks, the genial manager Of
the contest, is entitled to much praise
for the manner in which he inaugur-
ated the exhibit and carried It to =
successful close. The prizes were of
/ SIS in gold, second prize $40 in gold.
! anu InlIu po Ill Soiu. AhS phAHSo
numbered fifteen and in addition to
the cash awards ranged in value from
/ SIS to 81.
/ Mr.. Fuilks says the only regret he
i has is that he was not able to award
prizes to each exhibitor as the show
ing was worthy from the first to the
! last.
The following are the list of win
ners in the contest, as awarded by
Mr.. Secor:
First place-Wrq. Lang.
Second place.. !. Davis.
| Third palcs-Jacob Anten.
Fourth place.. D.. Rented; fifth
!place-Tol DeidInan; sixth place-Ber
tDelker; seventh place Frank Huf
ford eighth place-Lewis Mize; ninth
Iplace-Rosco Ginger; tenth place.
+ Hesse; eleventh piace--A. j. Evans
twelfth place-Ed Boyer; thirteenth
place-Lisle I1linger; fourteenth place
Ira Boyer; fifteenth place-E. a
Roth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
FOR ALI. AIIrNG WOMEN

Foley, Ainr. Some years ago DR..
Piercee Eavorite Prescription cured me
Ct case of wcman's weakness and since
that time I have become the mother OF
seven healthy childrsn. l have Always
taken the Prescription and not one Of
my children was ever puny or sickly.
They have grown up strong, and have
been in the best of health these many
years due I am sure to the constant use
Of this medicine. l hardly know what |
would have done without it. feel safe
in recommending it to all ailing women.
There is nothing better.
eve also keep DR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets in the house for immediate Use"
--MRs. GEO. WALBRDdE, Lock Box 3lS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

health afterwards was better than it had
ever been before. Going thru tbs critical
time OF, life / depended solaiy upon
'Fayorite Prescription to keep ne well
and strong, and it did not fail me. !
had none Of tlss distressing symptoms
naost woman have fss thu period. such az
hest fsahas and dizry spslls. ] came
thru in excellent bealEfs AM an still iuss
as stroag and well 81 wsa thirty years
900. thanks to this ;,ss6 Of medicines, DR..
Pierc.rs gavov;ta Prescription. s--GfRs.
ALICE VaE AassM, S;1s,5 VI. Aah st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
Blood Poisoning
HasnllH'a svizarcs OIL q Safe
First Aid Treatment

How often iockjaw and blood pci-
soning result from the neglect OF a
slight scratch or little cutl Harlllr1s
Wizard Oil is safe and effective trst
aid treatment. 1t is a powerful anti
septic and should be applied ifnir'e-
diately to wounds of this kind to pre-
vent danger of infection.
It is soothing and healing and quick
~ drives out pain and Inflammation in
cases of sprains, bruises, cuts, burns,
bites and stings. Just as reliable, too,
for stiff neck, sore feet, cold sores.
canker sores, earache and toothache.
Get it from druggists for 80 cents.
IF not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back. u.
Ever constipated or have sick head
aches Just try Wizard Liver Whips
pleasant little pink pills, 80 cents
Guaranteed,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
T,waatnfiue Injured.

TJTnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec 15.--Twenty-
Eve persons were injured, several
probably seriously, when q Lincoln
Traction company car overturned
near University Place this morning.
According to the operator. the car
was approaching sharp curve and
he was unable TO slacken speed due
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

i ICuSO . - 0vSsAN
Prescription. l
was nearing mid
die life when my
last child came
and my health
was miserable. !
had continuous
pain in my right
side. / took nine
bottles of Favor
lite Prescription
and can truly say
that I suffered the
leest and nv
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

nrohibition act either today or next
Monday. After next Monday IL WIN
recess until January 5. Inc constr
tutional dry provisions become eHec-
rive January Is.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
Attcnnpt at Assassinatfon.

United Press Leased Wire Service.]
CAIRO, Dec. I5.--An attempt was
made to assassinate the Egyptian
premier today as he was driving to
me ministry. 1t was unsuccessful.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

elections were to appear In fedora
court here today and ask for name:
OF federal grand jury Witnesses Thi.
will be the formal opening of the
fight of the indicted men.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
op.nina of Law Suit.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. Is
Counsel for Senator Newberry and
113 others indicted on charges of
fraud and conspiracy in the 1918
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
Today Or Ncxt Monday.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON, Dec, 15.-The
supreme court Is expected to decide
'lc constitutionaiity OF the wartime
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
killed in Auto Accident.

SAN JOSE. Calf, Dec. ia. N.
wasting. merchant, formerly OF
Moline, Illinois, Is dead mere as .
result of an automobile accldeht sun
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
TellAll The World
SPAIN IN MY SIDE"

Davenport, Iowa wish could tell
all the world how much ! owe to pr.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

to frosty rails. Rapid rescue work
prevented an accurate list of the in
jured or their condition.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-18

nothing in order to learn their trade,
and it is all work, for the manufact-
urers are going to get all they can
out of them at this low wage. It's
not game of rugby, cricket or scull
race for them. Taking all things into
consideration who is the man that
should receive the highest award, the
man who gets from five to fifteen
dollars for advice or the man who
holds the lives of all travellers in his
hands, be he a railroad mechanic Or
an automobile expert?
While the war was on if they had
taken two-thirds of these collecting
agencies and police court business
seekers and tried to make mechanics
of them, it would have been a good
thing; yet they are professional men,,
and kicking about the poor mechanic
trying to get his just deserts. Why
can they not be like the firm which
advertised in last weeks Leader,
keep Wages Up!" It's on page five,
read it and profit by it.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-18
FAVOR SIX-HOUR DAY

Indianapolis-A six-hOur work day
and a five-day week, wage increases,
naturalization of coal mines and the
right to organize and bargain collect
lively with the government were the
principal declarations at the last
meeting of the policy committee of
the United Mine Workers, which was
attended by ITS representatives of
that organization.
These recommendations, it was
stated, were intended to be a notice
to the government and the operators
that the coal miners will demand
wage increases, instead of reductions,
and that they will endeavor to enforce
a shorter work day. 1t was also stat
ed that British miners are now at
tempting to establish the six-hour
day and increase wages, and that
Premier Lloyd George has declared
that this would place British coal
operators in an unfair position to COM
pete with American mines, now oper-
ated on an eight-hour basis.
Members of the policy committee
stated that if the declarations are
made effective they would not only
benefit American miners, but British
miners as well, because the objections
raised by the British government
would be removed