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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
itching, Scratching, Skin Diseases
That Burn Like Flames Of Fire

bols, rough, red and scaly skin, IS
to purify the blood and remove the tiny
germs OF pollution that break through
and manifest their presence on the sur-
face OF the skin.
People III all parts Of the country
have written Us how they were CON-
plcttely rid OF every trace OF these dis-
orders BY the use Of S. s. s. the
matches, purely vegetable, blood puri-
her. 5. 5. s. goes direct to the center
OF the blood supply. and purifes and
cleanses it OF every vestige OF foreign
matter, giving clear and rudy com
plexior that indicates perfect health.
Write today for free medical advice
regarding your case. Address Swift
Specific Co., 443 Swift Laboratory, At.
lanta, GA.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
Resident Has Awful
Experience

81 was twice confined to hospitals,
in the last one nothing but gruei
alter was injected into me times
day, as my stomach would not re-
tain any food. / suffered terrible;
was reduced to skeleton. My folks
saw an. ad of Mayr's Wonderful Rem
edy and it has surely saved my Ire.
!, weigh $50 lbs. now" 1t is sim
PIE, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the inflam-
nation which causes Practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments,
including appendicitis. One dose Will
convince or money refunded Wilkin-
son & Co., and druggists everywhere.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
Ascension Day Services Of the Ma
sonic Degrees are Impressive
i'm keokuk This After
noon.
GRAFTON BY NETHERCUT
Graves of Their Dead Decorated IN
Oakland Cemetery with Flowers
and the 5eausiant of the
Order.

There was a large attendance OF
Knights Templar this afternoon on the
occasion of the Ascension day ser
vices OF Damascus commandery, OF
keokuk
The Keokuk Concert band led the
procession from the ayslum IN the
Masonic temple to Oakland cemetery
which marched down Blondeau 10
Fourth street, to Main, to Eighteenth
and to the entrance to Oakland. The
knights in full uniform, with waving
plumes and swords made an impress
sive spectacle along the line OF march.
AT the cemetery Rev. NJ. e. Neither
cut made an address TO the knights
which was highly praised by all who
heard II. The grave of each one OF
the sixty-nine knights Templar who
have died, was decorated with flowers
and the emblem OF the order, the MAI
tese cross.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
FAVORABLE FOR
FARM WORK
Weather In iowa Was Satisfactory ss
ceptIng In Parts Where There
Was Too Much
Rain.

The Iowa weather and crop bulle-
tn for the week ending May p. has
just been issued as follows:
Except over the southeast and por-
lions Of the east-centraI and south
central districts, where rain occurred
or several days, the weather condl-
tons for farm work during the past
week were the most favorable Of the
season and over the greater portion OF
the state were carried on without IN
teruption- Plant growth was re
rarded BY cool conditions in south
eastern, and the districts 10 the north
and west and over much OF the
western and central districts by the
soil being too dry and hard
Corn planting was pushed and over
ruch Of the northern and western dis
tricts # Is practically completed; over
the southeastern districts IL Is from
GO TO Is per cent completed. The
eerfv planted corn is coming up over
the entire state and q good stand is
shown except where the soil is TOO dry
for proper termination and in some
very wet fields. Cultivation OF corn
has started over many sections and
viii soou be general
The condition OF winter wheat and
other email grain continues good,
though many winter wheat fields are
too rank and some fields are showing
yellow on account OF too much mois-
tUre and some rust mas appeared in q
few isolated fields Winter wheat and
rye are starting TO head in few fields
as far north as the northern counties
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29

Durable strings for lacing machine
belts are sometimes made Of eel
skins.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
All Listed and Expected to be at Play
Camp at LakeSiew Club, Hamil-
ton, During Month OF
June.
MOST ATTRACTIVE PLACE
Girls Band, Chorus Singing, Athletics,
Pageants, Drills, and Everything
by Big Bevy of Pretty
Girls.

At the Lakeview Motor club house
=. Hamilton. Hancock county viii go
out to play and get acquainted. me
I-akeview Motor club house ana
grounds and the grove belonging 10
Fred Tweston will be the play ground.
While every one is invited to az
tend only girls of 7. ". c. A. age VIII
enter the demonstrations or contests.
Mrs. Mary'E. Aleshire, county chair
man. is being assisted by a chairman
from each township.
All of the girls Of the county are
being listed and will be invited TO
have some part in the days events.
There will be music, pageants,
marches. drills, and athletics. Each
group viii give some number as
INIT. and then there will be q series OF
games and contests, with girls from
every township entering each event
Prizes and Music
Banners win be awarded the group
having the largest percent OF Its slris
present: to the ones displaying the
best banner or slogan; to the group
giving the best number on the general
program.
Prizes viii be awarded the winners
1r ali athletics The German helmets
Will be presented to the winners. IN
the liberty loan essay contest
Carthage, Warsaw, LaHarpe. ana
Dallas City have organized large
cEoruses and win demonstrate com
munfty singing. each giving a song
group. Miss Susan Davidson directs
the Carthage group which won the
banner in the contest al LaHarpe re-
Gently.
Girls Band 70 be There
Plymouth can make an entry tnal
win not be duplicated and twenty
three members OF the girls band have
agreed to play for the honors they
feel are theirs.
Miss Emily Hall, of Hamilton, will
demonstrate folk dancing with grade
pupils from rural school Complete
programs will be published as soor as
all the entries are made.
Miss Wilma D. Haynes. Of Chicago,
director Of athletics for the central
field of the Young Women's Christian
Association viii have charge Of the
games and sports.
Girls Galore 70 Go.
Committees on transportation are
arranging to take the girls in large
numbers and much interest is being
evidenced In the event
Many towns in the county are plan
ming play grounds and few OF the
schools are having supervised play.
The club house WIN be opened 10
Hancock county girls as 2 recreation
camp under 7. ". G. A supervision
during the month OF July.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29

Oyster shells are being used ,,snd
sively in the manufacture OF o,,,s 4
cement along the coast Of the o'a- &
Mexico. ,,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29

desire of the prince.
After the decree comforting the
freedom had been read by the city
chamberlain, the prince replied salt
ably, and the whole party afterwards
adjourned, by carriage, TO the Man
sion House, couple of hundred
yards away, where the royal freeman
was entertained at luncheon by the
lord mayor The prince responded
to the toast of his health.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
BURGLAR STOLE
TIGER IN CAGE
TIE knights OF PythIas Do Not Dis
eeNer the Theft From Their Hall
Until Some Time There
after.

Some bold burglar within the las,
week entered the Knights Of Pythias
han gt Fifth and Blondeau streets and
stole their tiger in cage.
They did not discover the loss until
last evening when 1t was reported to
the police rather late 10 find clue
e the thief.
The tiger looking through the bars
was one of the cherished pictures OF
the Pythian knights and hung in .
large frame in prominent place on
the wall
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29

in the central division. Pastures and
meadows in general continue in ex-
cellent condition but showers would
he beneficial over most OF the west
ern, central and northern portions OF
the state and warmer weather is
necessary for plant growth
The prospect for an apple and Derry
crop IS encouraging, but the cherry and
plum crop will not be as good as ex'
pected.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
FLOWERS SCARCE
IN KEOKUK NOW
Difficulty in Getting Enough to Deco
rate Graves of War Heroes
Calls For All to
Assist.

Memorial day finds great famine
of flowers in Keokuk.
The lflacs are gone, and the
peonies are only buds at this date
this year. All other flowers are late
by the calendar on account OF the
latenees of the spring season and
the lack Of sunlight lately. syringias
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
pomesttn putlea Flnt

DIES MONIES, Ia, May 2e.-Do-
mestic duties-caring for three chill
dren of her sister-caused Miss Anna
b. Iawther. of Dubuque, president Of
the Iowa Equal Suffrage league, to
resign, IT was learned here today.
Mrs. James Dewitt, Of Oskaloosa,
first vice president, will act as presi.
dent of the suffrage league until
September, when the annual lea que
election will be held.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29
Here Is a Sensible Treatment.

For real, downright, harrassing. dis
comfort, very few disorders can ap-
preach so-called skin diseases, such as
Eczema, letter, Boils, eruptions, sealy
irrisations and similar skin troubles,
notwithstanding the lavish use OF
salyes, lotions, washes, and other treat
ment applied externally to the irri-
tated parts
No one ever heard Of person be-
ing afflicted with any form of skin
diseases whose blood was in good con-
dtion- Therefore, it is but logical TO
conclude that the proper method OF
Treatment for pimples, biotches, sores,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-29

and II o'clock, to the committee.
who will assemble them and attend
to the decoration OF the graves OF
war heroes buried In keokuk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
BUDGET
is UP MONDAY
Capt. Anderson Urges SO
Per Cent Increase

The county ferry system and It's
heavy deficit was under discussion
by county commissioners In confer.
cnco with nppointive officials Mon
day, An average salary increase Of
IS per cent asked for the tranHporta.
ton system by Capt. J l.. Anderson.
superintendent. was being consid
cred.
Capt Anderson asks 81 800. 900 for
his department next year, This ea.
timate includes two new ferries. and
II has been nearly agreed that one
new ferry viii have 10 suffice. An
item OF $4,000 for repairs ON the
present fleet win also be reduced.
present plans indicate.
Tho ferries have always been n
burden Of expense. but were formerly
operated by the port commissioner.
A loss Of t5a.flaii was the ac-
count against tho ferries for 1919 up
to August 81. During 1918 the deficit
was ti40 ,Gal.ss. The ferries were op.
Grated by the port during part OF
1918.
superior court judges. Justices OF
the peace. and conHtahles are slated
To appear before the commissioners
before Wednesday when public hear
inga on the budget viii commence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
WILL RA0IUM At LAST
OPEN The DOOR OF
THE GREAT UNKNOWN?

~ you are sick and want 60 ret we'll
and keen well. writc for literature that
tells how and why this almost unknopn
and wonderful new element brings relief
~ 80 many sufferers from rheumatism.
sciaflca. govt. neuritis. neuralgia. nervous
prostratiou. giKh blood pressure and dis-
eases of the stomach. heart. lungs liver.
kidneys and other ailments You wear
this Radioactive sofas rad day and
night. receiving the Radioactive Rays
Continuously into your system. causing a
healthy circulation. overcoming sluggish
ness throwing off impurities and rcstor-
Ing tho tissues and nerves tn normal
oondition--and the next thing you know
you are getting we'll.
Sold on a test proposition. You are
thoroughly satisfied u h helping you be-
fore tho appliance II yours Nothing to
do but wear IL. No trouble or expense.
and the most wonderful fact about the
appliance Is that II Ia sold reasonably
that Il IL within the reach Of all. both
rich and poor.
No matter how bad your aiiment. or
how long standing. We viii be pleased 10
have you try u At our risk For full In
formation write today-not tomorrow.
Radium Appliance Co. i5t Bradbury
Bids, Los Angeles. Calf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
STUDENTS WILL
DIRECT SCHOOL
First Classes Convene Here
October ID

The first school In Seattle 60 be
directed BY its students. with the
Instructor merely an advisor. viii b.
the ultra-modcrn school for the train.
ms Of volunteer workers, which has
been conceived and organized by the
Northwest Division OF the Red Cross
and the War Camp Community
Service
The laboratories will be shops and
factories and churches and pool.
rooms Most of the students will
be men and women OF diRnificd age.
who have lived busy lives.
October Is,h. al .. IN. the first
class Of this strange school VIII be
held in room si2s Arcade building.
with DIR. Joseph X Hart Of Reed
college In charge Further classes
win be held whenever II suits the
students. The subjects considered
will be those desired by tho class
And II viii cost nothing. Anyone in.
,creaied In lettering Seattle l. wei.
come.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Woman Is Killed
by Gun Discharge

pENDLEToN. ore. Oct. s.--Mrr
Gilman Folsom was killed Sunday
By the accidental discharge OF n shot.
gun.
Allan Folsom. her nephew. and
Lloyd McIEas and Lloyd Flint, Of
Pendleton. had been hunting pleas.
ants. and stopped at tho Folsom
ranch home. near the city. for din.
ner.
Mrs. Folsom was bidding the boys
good bye. as they started away from
the ranch. Tho jar Of their hutomo.
bile discharged shotgun which was
in the rear Of the machine. the fun
charge entering the woman's breast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
SUPREME COURT
NOW IN SESSION
Mass OF Work Is Ahead OF
u. S. Jurists

WASHINGTON. Oct. e.--(Unifed
pressD The supreme court rrcoa.
vened for It's regular october term
today. faced By a mass % appeals
involving the future OF big bust
ness antitrust prosecutions and
scores 81 kno,ty questions growing
out 81 tho war.
The prohibition question IL also
expected TO come up at this term
foF final decision and the court
probably will have the final word
as TO what Is intoxicating liquor
and how strictly the enforcement
laws shall be upheld.
All OF the nine justices have re.
turned to Washington.
Final arguments on the govern.
ment's antitrust prosecutions will
begin an soon nH n few especially
assigned cases are disposed OF.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
ARMY RETAIL
STORE OPENS
Only Foodstuffs Are Placed
on Sale Monday

The army retail stotre az Stacy
u, and East Marginal way opened
Monday morning az O'Clock Seat.
tie housewives were ON hand 20 get
their Pick OF the surplus stocks OF
foodstuffs left on the war depart.
ments hands at the signing OF the
arnlstlce
General household articles. blan.
kets and other army supplies were
not on sale Monday. These goods
have been delayed but are expected
TO arrive the latter part Of the week
and will be at once offered to tho
public.
The army retail store. which T.
one OF "a being opened by the gov.
eminent turnout the country. viii
supply tho states OF Washington.
Montana and Northern Idaho
Capt J. J. Ryan. superintendent of
the store. announces that no dcllv.
cries win be made. but goods viii
be mailed to any point Ia tho three
states Prices fixed include dellv.
cry charges OF mail orders. All
mail orders must be accompanied
BY cash. postoffice order or certified
check. orders over s. viii hc In.
survd az the expense OF the govern.
ment. Goods will be sold over the
counter for cash only.
The store Is accessible by means
Of tho Aiki or Fauntieroy streetcars.
getting or at the Lander u. sta.
ton. Business hours are from
a. M. 20 y. IN. daily.
A classified postofflee sub.s,atlon
has been authorized for the army
retail store. Aitho principally for
the accommodation OF those who
wish 10 send purchases homo by
parcel post. the station viii do gen.
eral postoffice business. Il was an.
neunecd Monday. Charles l. Lynch
will be In charge OF the new sta.
] ttnsR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Fire Truck Hits
Four Motor Cars

One woman was recovering from
injuries Monday. and four automo.
blles were in the repair shop as the
result OF the antics of n hook.and-
ladder truck at Third ave. and Pike
1t. Saturday night. The truck failed
TO respond to the guiding hand OF r.
Larson. helmsman. and carromed
along the row Of machines standing
by the curb. Miss Suda u. Dickson.
20. of III Sixth ave. was bruised
and cut
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
ID Candidates Up
for Everett Vote

EVERETT. Oct. 6.--When the
time limit for nominations for com
closed saturday night. IA
candidates had qualified for entry
into the city primary election on No
vember 4. All the present commits
sloners seek reelection. They are.
u. ID. Merrill. commissioner Of public
works. who also holds the title Of
mayor; r. J. Kelly. commissioner OF
public safety. and w. II. Clay, COM
missioner OF finance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
EASIER NOW THAN LATER

II Is easier to break up cold or
check cough now than II will be
later. Persistent bronchial coughs
that hang on all winter pave the
way for serious throat and lung dis.
eases l. w. Day. IS Campbell ave.
T.. Detroit. Mich. writes: '.Foley's
Honey and Tar relieves one OF bron-
chitis very quickly. I hope never to
have II again. This reliable family
medicine for the relief Of coughs.
colds. Group. hoarseness. etc. con
tatns no opiates. Children like IL.
Sold everywhere.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Give Out Tickets
for Hi johnson

Tickets for the mass meeting in
opposition TO the league OF nations.
10 be addressed by Senator Hiram
Johnson. Of California. at the Arena
next Wednesday. were put on dis
tributlon 10 the general public Mon
day at the headq i1rters Of the
League for the Preservation Of
Independence, 543 New
York block. The office will be open
until all the tickets are distributed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
FORERuNNERs OF SICKNESS

Medical authorities agree that lndi.
gestion and constipation are the fore
runners OF half the ills of mankind.
Don't let "A mass OF partly digested.
decomposcd food poison your whole
system. when your food IN being
properly digested. you are free from
biliousness. gas. bloating. sick head
ache. sour stomach, bad BREATH
coated tongue. Foley Cathartic Tab
let's. wholesome physic. thoroly
cleanse the bowels without gripping or
nausea, sweeten the stomach ana IN
yigoratc the liver. Sold everywhere.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Mother and Son
Travel by Plane

BfNGHAMToS. y. Y. Oct. G.
United Press. Mrs. Seymour Cox.
wife Of a wealthy oil operator Of
Houston. Texas. and her 9-yearold
son. Seymour. Jr.. who are travelling
from Houston 20 New York City In
Cox's airplane. were held here today
by unfavorable weather.
Mrs Cox took the trip TO enter
her son in school at Highland on.the-
Hudson and to do some shopping in
New York. She and her party ar.
rived here Friday after covering 1900
miles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06

NEW YORK. Oct s--Thls is the
fable OF the beautiful bandit and the
stylish skirt.
Herbert Boyd was chasing his dogs
down the main drag with his kick
fun Of knle. when soprano. Hold
up your hands" smotc his tyrnpa.
mum. Behind the soprano was n
business-like gat and behind the gat
was a dark eyed damscL
Herbert was not member Of the
Suicide club. so he followed dircc.
tons. The dark eyed damsei. aided
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
142 Students Get
Jobs Thru Y.M.C.A.

OF the 400 students registered AZ
the University OF Washington who
seek work after college hours. iss
have been placed thru the varsity
Y. NJ c. a. according TO Secretary
Charles w. Maxfleld.
Maxfieid IL anxious TO set In touch
with employers who have Jobs open
10 University students.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Herbert Stuck Up by Beautiful
Bandit, Wearing Stylish Skirt

By two male constituents. frisked
Herbert for fair. and beat IL with his
roll
Herbert raised n great hue and
cry. arouslng the minions Of the law.
The beautiful bandit went away
from there. but was hampercd below
the waist by the decree OF fashion.
which made her run like a rcpubli-
can In Texas She and her entire
caste were hailed 20 the hooserow 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
New Over-Drape
Materials

Include 5O-inch Madras that is entirely
different; in colors of rose and gray, rose
and tan, blue and mulbery-these are
most interesting, priced $3.50 the yard.
An exceptionally fine assortment of col
ors in 36-inch Madras is being featured
at $1.25 the yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
STATE DISPUTE IN couRr

WASHINGTON. Oct. s.-Thc state
OF New Mexico today asked tho su.
prerne court 90 dctcrmin. the
boundary line between Colorado and
New Mexico. concerning which there
has been a dispute Tor many years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
F 1T S
EPILEPSY
FALLING SICKNESS

Those who suffer from this ner-
vous disease. accompanied by its
sudden attacks Ct inconsistencies
and commissions. viii be glad to
know OF kosine. We want the most
skeptical to try the kosine treat
ment. for the success OF this treat
ment In the past has proved II TO
have unusual merit.
Large bottle 81. II not satisfied.
after using. your money viii be re-
funded Write for free treatise.
kosine Co. Washington. ID, G.
Sold In Seattle by Swifta Pharmacy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
New Panel
Laces

Made for your windows - the exact
9Th the exact width. Hangs
straight from the top, with hand
some border and a dainty tracery of
birds or flowers or vine spreading on up
the curtain.
These are priced CSC, S5f, $1.25
and $1.45 per panel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Andirons
Fire Screens
Spark Guards
Coal Holds, Wood
Carrying Baskets
Coal Crates

and other fireplace essentials.
featuring the newest designs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
New
Floor Lamps

With the advent of longer
evenings. and the seasonal
entertaining and home life,
comes the need for the Elec-
trio Lamp which plays such
an important part in present
day housefurnishing.
In anticipation Of your require.
mcnts We have assembled very
important. collection OF Floor and
Table lamps and wonderfully
pretty shades OF ailk The values
win besr close comparison.
Tn harmony with the ncasonable
requirements also II the display OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06

Short and three quarter
lengths in Salts Plush and
Baffin Seal. Mostly lined
with fancy Bedding and Pussy
Willow. Clever models, most
ly fur trimmed, with loose
back, belted, shawl and cape
collar effects.