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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
is
OLD AS HILLS
Druids of England Would Be Shocked
to Know That Custom Has
Robbed Branches OF
Sacredness.
A kiss beneath the mistletoe!

A kiss beneath the mistletoe!
The Druids, 1900 years ago might
have been shocked at such sugges-
ton linked with the sacred mistletoe.
Then through all France, Belgium.
England and Ireland, this religious
sect held mistletoe as sacred, and
the holiday ceremony OF cutting 1t
was of awesome importance, gay
sentimental. mysterious and solemn,
in one.
The Arch-Druid, clothed in white.
assembled a tree on which the plant
was growing. He used a golden
sickle to cut the mistletoe, which
dropped, to be caught in a white
mantle by the people who waited
below. A picnic banquet was waiting
and two white bulls ready for sacri-
fee. When the plant was prepared
as q drink 1t was believed to exer-
else protection powers from ghosts,
poisons. illness and the like.
Later, through ignorance of the
original customs. mistletoe was sup
posed to have been the wood OF
which the cross was made. This was
the explanation for its existence as a
puny parasite, instead of the sturdy
tree tradition said it had been before
the crucifxion. For this reason,
church might not be decorated with
the shrub. This prohibition continues
today, in many churches of France
and England.
Changes through the centuries re-
suited in another custom, still seen
in many an old English community,
where the boys and girls go into the
woods each holiday TO cut the miStle-
toe When 1t is brought home it is
hung above the entrance door. Then
comes the gauntlet--passing beneath
the arch of berries, the girls are IN
tremendously kissed, each in turn,
by the first boy who can catch them.
And so these ancient customs have
merged into the one ceremony,
usually beneath the chandelier, with
laughter and bushes.
A kiss beneath the mistletoe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
SIGNATURE DELAYED.

limited press Leased Wire Service.l
: WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-The sugar
equalization board has requested
president Wilson TO withhold his sig
nature from the GcNary sugar bill I'M
iii a paper explaining some features
or n Is fled with him, it was said to-
dow at the white house. The nature
NJ the boards recomme is not
indicated. although it has the mem
rers approval, II is said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
BEN WELDON
DIES AT HOME
He Has Lived in Keokuk for Several
Years and Has Many Friends In
This Place in Addition to
TWO Nephews.

The death of Ben Weldon OF the
Lee county home occurred last night
at 11:25 o'clock as the result OF
hardening of the arteries Mr.. Wei
don was sixty-two years old and was
native of Missouri He had lived at
thu home since April, and before that
time for the past several years he had
been a resident of Keokuk.
Mr.. weldon has two nephews NV
ing in this city. They are: B. F. Wei
don and William Weldon. He is also
survived by a sister who lives at Mon
mouth, ILL.,, and brother in Missouri.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
Nan Arrested by Police and Held on
charge Of Breaking and Enter.
ing Government Building
10 Bound over.
REDDINGER rs RELEASED
police, However, Will Hold Charge Of
Night Proving Over Him for
Present, They
Say.

william Alberts pleaded guilty to
charges filed against him In the
court OF u. S. Commissioner John D.
snrowls Wednesday and is being held
nnder bonds Of $500. He was charged
with breaking into building on the
government lock and taking properly
from 1t. The property was fden.id ed
by its owner, after the police had
arrested Alberts and had found the
wrench and rule which were among
the articles stolen, on his person
It is probable that Alberts VIII
have his hearing in the court at Des
Moines The federal procedure pyo-
yides that prisoners shall hav, a
hearing at some other place whore
court Is in session if there is no court
Al the place at which they are
prraigned. There will be federal
HSourt session here for three monlhs,
tut with a continued session in les
floines Alberts' case may be dis
POSED Of within the next month. This
xrould save keeping him in Jail for
d long period waiting trial here.
Leroy Reddinger, held by the
Z olice on charges of night ppowling,
anu arrested SHOlt Lille dllef Al
berts was picked up, was released by
Commissioner Sprowls who did not
find sufficient evidence to hold him.
Reddinger was said to have been
with Alberts, but none of the prop
erty taken was found on his person.
The police say they will hold the
charge of night proving over Red
dinger for the present. and may
bring him to trial on it next week.
Both Alberts and Reddinger have
served terms in the reformatory at
Anamosa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
Meeting Of Shippers.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service,l
CHICAGO, Dech. rs. - Shippers
representing so percent of the tonnage
handled by American railroads will
meet here December 80 to discuss
pending railroad legislation.
Shippers have been comforting sep
arately with representatives in Wash
ington,' Clifford Thorne, their attor-
ney said today. THE time has ar
rived for united action. Railroad labor
and railroad security holders long
since learned that lesson"
Thorne offered no prediction what
action the shippers will take. Lines
Of business ranged from asphalt to
vegetables. This was declared the
most representative gathering since
the war. Thorne personally offered OBJ
jections to Cummins' bill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
RAINBOW BOYS
CITED IN BOOK
Iowa's Heritage of Peace Told in
Story Written by Chaplain Robb
of the Famous 16Sth
Infantry.

Iowa's heritage of peace and pros
perity was retained at great cost.
Hundreds of young men, who went
abroad to fight for their country,
gave their lives that we in Iowa
might not learn the meaning of OPP
preston and hatred.
In his book, THE Price of Our
Heritage" just issued, Winifred %.
Robb, formerly chaplain with the
168th infantry, has painted a picture
He has described each engagement In
which the regiment took part, and
has told how the boys who lie III
France met their death.
His book will be treasured by par
ents who lost sons in the conflict.
For he has the photography OF near
ly every man in the regiment who
sacrificed his life. The volume is a
beautiful piece of work. Its arrange
ment, illustrations and coherance
have been very well conceived. AS
sisting the chaplain in securing data
for his book were Col. Matt FINLEY,
Col. E. r. Bennett, Chaplain Henry B.
Strickland, Capt. William r. Tucker,
Capt. Charles Riley and Lieut.. John
Ball. to whom Chaplain Robb
acknowledges his debt, in brief pre-
face.
In his forword, Chaplain Robb
states that the purpose of his book
is to preserve the record of lowa's
gallant and heroic dead.
"Of the men whose deeds make up
the scene of this book l can add no
word that will add to their splendid
record" says the foreword. Glorious.
ly they fought. and gloriously they
fell. They sleep in France tonight.
Americas gallant sons, her bravest
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
Grip, Influenza
Namiln's Wizard Oil a RellabioS
Antlseptic Preventive

During influenza epidemics sprs
The nose and throat several times
day with one part Wizard Oil an
two parts water, using an atomize
If you haven't an atomizer, garg
the throat and snuff the mixture Z
the nose. This treatment sets up a
antiseptic wall of defense again'
"Flu" germs.
Chest colds and sore throat lea
to grip. Stop them at once wit
Wizard Oil before they can develo
into dangerous influenza.
Get it from druggists for Soc.
not satisfied, return the bottle an
get your money back.
Ever constipated or have sick heat
ache7 Just try Wizard Liver Whip|
plea SAINT little pink pills, SOC at drug
gists, Guaranteed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
outwitted the Inspeeto rs.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
: SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Miss
Lucienne Bertrand, Boston heiress,
was able to outgeneral internal reve-
me inspectors assigned to prevent
the landing of liquors.
She learned that six bottles of
rare French champagne in her trunk
would be seized and herself arrested,
so she hastily had the trunk trans
ferred back to the liner Matsonia
lust as the inspectors were about to
open 1t.
Then she called in party of
friends. They took the champagne
ashore, all right, and no arrests were
made
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
Army on Peace Basis.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Means
for putting the United States army on
an efficient peace time basis will be
studied at conference of all depart
mental and divisional commanders,
called today by Chief of Staff March
for January IL.
War department plans and policies
for training, distribution and admin
istration of offices and other reorgan-
izations problems be taken up.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
Red Parade Stopped.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Five red
sympathizers are in Jail as the result
of an attempted parade on Fifth ave-
nue. and picketing of fashionable
church in protest against continued
incarceration of political prisoners"
The march was broken up almost
before it began when Major Lorillord
Spencer of the American Legion and
two squads of police ordered the SYM
pathizers to dispense.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
Decision Postponed.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The war
department has decided to postpone
its decision on allowing the proposed
one stop flight to the Pacific coast by
Lieutenant Belvin w. Maynard. the
flying parson.'
The department will consider the
proposed flight next spring when il
will be more practicable.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
premIer,s Leave of Absence.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Seryice1
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec 26.-Sir Rob
ert Borden is expected to leave here
not later than the midle of January
for an indefinite leave Of absence.
While no official announcement as to
who will be acting premier during Sir
Roberts absence, Sir George Foster
being the senior privy councillor is
first in line.
The present intention is to cav q
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
rThe above move is one of a serie

1.-THE above move is one of series
to allocate to the Italian parliament
broad international powers previously
held by the king Premier Nitti re-
Gently announced that the government
would soon sponsor a bill transferring
from the crown to parliament the right
to declare war and make peace.l
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
Riaht to Make Treaties.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
ROME, Dec. 25.-Twenty-four depu-
ties who were in military service dur
ing the war have introduced in the
chamber bill vesting in that body
the right to make treaties, a power
hitherto limited to the crown.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
QUIET DAY
AT STATION
Police and Firemen Take II Easy
Over Holiday and Have Nothing
to Keep Them Busy
Christmas Day.

Christmas day was quiet for the po-
lice and fire department men. There
were no fire alarms to send the
trucks out of the stations, and the po-
lice had one Of the quietest days on
record. 1t is unusual to get by with
out a call OF some sort for the police,
but the spirit Of peace on earth eyl-
IDENTIFY took hold of everybody, or the
lack Of other spirit kept things
peaceful
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26
MOVING PICTURES.
Colonial.

AOtOHidi.
Miss Griffith has never secured a
more congenial role and is most ably
supported Unlike many screen yer
sions Of stage successes, THE
Climbers" has proven excellent photo.
play material and much of the sparkle
which characterized this play
Wright's works has been retained in
the picture. The story value Of the
production remains untouched, and
therefore one OF the best pictures Of
Che season may be expected. The
supporting cast in this picture con-
Gains many notable names. which
include Hugh Huntley as Richard
Sterling and Percy Marmont as Ned
Warren. The feature is remark
Gble technical success as well as a
strong dramatic offering. At the
Colonial tonight.
Grand.
Lila Lee with Tom Forman tonight
In Hearts of Youth" wholesome
picture for the whole family. If they
spoiled all the nice juicy pies of your
grandmother and spilled sticky mo
lasses all over the floor, how would
y1us elSGi. s1AIQ IL "a liiGy UAOAC lhO
neck Of the dove of peace and stole
a pet kitten of your little brother,
what would you do? See how Lila
Lee brings order out of chaos and
also everlasting peace over the entire
neighborhood In 1.-The Heart Of
Youth" Also Squared" two-act
paramount comedy. Regular prices.
Hippodromo.
Charles Ray more than delighted
packed houses both matinee and
night yesterday with his latest offer
Ing. bill Henry" 1t is sure win
ner and more than pleased those who
were fortunate enough to witness 1t.
II You were one of those who failed
TO see 1t you'd better come down to
the Hippodrome tonight and see it;
" Will be your last chance Tomor-
row afternoon and evening. Gladys
Brockwell in Thieves" a drama of
The slums, society, love and regener-
alton. Also Snub Pollard comedy.
Order in the Court" and at the
matinee William Duncan In smash
Ing Barriers" Better bring the whole
family along. they'll enjoy 1t too.
There Is no advance in prices of
admission. Come early.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26

The Japanese host never entrusts
the making of tea to his servants on
high occasions; it is task he invari-
ably performs himself
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26

Twins are more common in
than in warm countries. and az
mothers of between % and 80 /.
than at other ages,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26

session of parliament the middle
February and limit the program t
mere pressing legislation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26

Tanlac Is sold in Keokuk by Will
kinson g. Co., in West Point by Hawk
eye Drug Co., in Donnellson by Fred
F. Williamson, in Viewer by John
Blume and in Montrose by F. o. VIII
cox.--Advertisement
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-26

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
New Ideas in
Summer ,Neckwear

Just now the vestee is one of
the most popular feminine fash
ions-and the vestee may be fin
ished with a collar or without.
There are jabot effects, others
with horizontal tucks, others with
many frills and ,ruffies, some lace
trimmed, and others finished with
tiny pearl buttons. They are OF
batiste, net, organdie and lace
and prices go from 81 to $3.50.
Pique coat collars in several
styles, roll and fiat effect, short
and long collars, and all double
pique, $1-and special.
Hand-embroidered linen collars,
finished with crochet edges, are
SOC for the collars and 81 for
collar-and-cuff sets.
IA MAIN Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
New and Fancy
Veilings

One of the newest veils-and
it will be quite effective over the
right hats of champagne-col-
ored hexagon mesh, with woven
border in deeper hue, is a style
to drape over your hat. 1t is
$1.50.
A trench mesh veil is another
new stvle. which has woven bor-
der in color and is $1.50.
Other new wells, in the same
style, to be draped over the hat,
are finished with chiffon or crepe
borders, some with tucks and
hemstitching as well, and are S3
and $3.50.
.(Main Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
New Plaid WOOlen
Skirts, Special
at S12.75

Such pretty plaids are not often
seen these days in skirts at such
an inexpensive price! They have
a soft velour finish. are all-wool
and they come in beautiful COM
binations of dark colors with clear
white and a dash of more vivid
hue.
The model, too, is a very at
tractive one-gathered at the
waist line, buttoning down the
back under an inverted pleat,
which slightly flares at the hem
TO relieve the narrowness.
All the usual sizes.
(Flrst Floor CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
American Lady
COr:sets

Pink figured batiste with low
bust and free hip. $3.50.
A white broche with low bust
for average figures. $3.50.
A pretty lowered white broche
trimmed with lace and narrow rib
bon, low bust and long skirt.
$3.50.
A Madame Lyra-which is a
glorified American Lady-is of
dainty striped material, light
weight, and very low bust, with
net and narrow ribbon trimming.
$3.50.
Third Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
We Have No Desire Unduly to
Alarm People About Silks

many cases we can't duplicate
them, especially the finer, exclu-
sive kinds.
The conclusion is Obvious
there is no time to be lost if peo-
pie want these silks. Even now
the prices are normal, and we
shall try to keep them so as long
as possible.
Starting with a japanese white
habutai at Soc yard prices reach
as far as SO yard for an ex-
quisite all-silk satin-striped voile
with printed flowers, a new and
beautiful novelty.
ChcstnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29

Store Closes at 5
Ne1us for Satuyduu- Closed All Day Tomorrow
New Books

BLACK Sheep Chapel" by Mar
garet Baillie-Saunders. Price
$3.50. A story stamped by an in
dividuality that sets it apart from
the romances of today.
ACROSS the Stream" by Il. F.
Benson. Price $1.50. Describes
the psychic influences of a life
from first baby impressions
through youth and manhood.
"rhe Kings Widow" by Mrs.
Baillie Reynolds. $1.50. Dealing
with the frail destinies of Kings
and Princes, the lure of uneX-
pected happenings, the trend of
future European politics.
Main Floor. ThirteentD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
New Carpets and
LinOleumS

These are all goods of the
better grades.
Plain-color carpets, $2.75 to
$4.75 a yard.
Figured tapestry carpets, $3.50,
$1.85 and $2.25 a yard.
Wool velvet carpets, $2.75 and
1926 yard.
Administer carpets, $3.50
yard.
lnlaid linoleum in tile and par
auetry effects, $1.35 to $2.85
square yard.
Printed linoleum, 75c to $1.15
a square yard.
(seventh Floor, ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29

But there exists such short
age of good silks that it seems to
us plain statement of facts is
needed.
Japan is holding raw silk at
nearly SO a pound, the highest
it has ever been, and, in conse-
auence, some of the largest Amer
lean silk mills are refusing all
further orders. Therefore we are
only able to buy from them what
they can sell us.
So far we have managed to
have practically all the silks that
people want, and silks are very
fashionable this year. But in
(First Flo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
Summer Blankets
Cool and Sanitary

people call them wooen sheets. Being open
only COOL but especially saniarywhen washed
the wind just whistles through them, making
fresha and sweet in fiber.
They the finest wool grades
all separately all white others have borders pink
grades bound with tatfeta.
inches, priced $3.50 to sac
a pair with a choice six different prices in between.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
BOudOir Silver
for Her Graduation
Present

Best of all is the entire set for
the dressing table, but failing
that, any number of pieces will
be acceptable. There are a num-
ber of beautiful patterns in this
sterling silver and a great variety
of prices.
Hand mirrors, SIS to S25.
Hair brushes, $40 to $3.50.
Combs, So to $5.
Cloth brushes. $3.50 to $3.50.
Hat brushes, $4 to $3.50.
Puff jars, $3.50 to SIS.
Shoe horns, button hooks, nail
files and the like, $3.50 to $3.50.
(JeweIry store, Chestnut and
Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
ChOcOlatina Balls
81 a Pound

First, there's a ball of creamy
chocolate candy, then there's a
covering of vanilla cream, and
then the sweetmeat is dipped in
chopped nuts and sweet chocolate.
And they're perfectly delicious!
81 pound.
Many people are entertaining
or making plans to give affairs
for the boys of the 10Th Division
and want suitable favors and
decorations.
Cream mints with the Lorraine
cross are 10c each.
The Lorraine cross in clear
candy, 25c each.
Also patriotic favors and bon
bons in great variety at moderate
prices.
Down Stairs Store, ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
1 BOUT this time a good

A BOUT this time a good
4 N many of the owners of
valuable furs are thinking
that the furs' room is better
than their company-espe-
cialIy if said owners live
in apartments. This is
merely a reminder that the
Wanamaker Storage Vault
is ready to take charge of
furs, clean and hang them
in a current of dry freezing
air, and insure them against
dampness, fire, burglary
and moths, and return them
whenever desired in the
Fall.
Telephone Filbert 1.
tThird Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29

the living specifically by the furniture in it, that
homes judged by our guests.
The vngroom furniture the may seem unreason-
this that the
point thing that ones Eingroom furnished
so to we'll for other in the house.
kind of furniture in which have
a special interest.
good the living furniture sell is turned out
workooms and Of take pride in making
well it is possible to have it.
showing number of Ying-room suits of
kind that will do credit to any home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
inexpensive
PetticOats and
Boomers

The boomers are of crinkly
crepe, so simply made that they
need no ironing. White ones with
hemstitched ruffies are S5c; pink
and white ones with deeper ruff
fes are 81.
Some of the petticoats are of
cambria with double panels and
plain scallops or embroidery
whichever you choose-and cost
SIPS. Petticoats of cambria
with embroidery ruffies with un-
derlay are 81.
(rhird Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
24OO Mems
Woven
Madras
Shirts to Be
Sold at
S LOS Each

A larger and even
better lot than we
had last week, and
you should have seen
the wise men Wad-
ing into those.
These are soft-cuff
neglige shirts in just
the right weight for
now and through the
Summer. In a great
variety of designs,
mostly light colors,
and some with the
popular white cords
on pl a in col o I
grounds pink, tan,
blue, green and law
ender.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-29
Cool, Washable White Waists

styles of voe at S225a shallow, roundnecked
fastened shoulders, tailored dotted voe
trimmed with imitation fet little
done sprigs. " =.
dotted swiss with round collar embroidered
One shel-pink white voe with ucks and lace;
and organde with pleaed organde frills at $3.50.
hrdF Floor Centra