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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16

the Capitol steaming around the bend
of the river to Dallas City.
The driver paid NO more attention
to the lad, and, tired out by his trip,
Glenn Topped on bench in the levee
park and was soon fast asleep. About
10 o'clock a resident of Fort Madi-
son discovered the youngster asleep
and took him to the police station.
In the meantime the father, failing
to find his boy in Keokuk, came to
Burlington on the train and kept the
long distance wires hot until Glenn
was finally located, chatting with the
chief of police in Fort Madison. Mr..
Kisler left on the 1920 train and re-
turned home at 1920 o'clock Monday
morning
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16
Welcome Relief From the
Tortures of Rheumatism

[cause it is one of the most thor
ough blood purifiers known to med
ical science. This fine old remedy
cleanses the blood of impurities,
and acts as an antidote to the germ
of rheumatism.
S. S. S. is sold by druggists
everywhere. For valuable litera-
ture and advice address Chief Med
ical Adviser, lot Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, Ga
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16
OFFICIAL COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS

There being no further business
Council upon motion adjourned.
T. A. CRAIG,
Attest: Mayor.
O. w. SANDBERG, City Clerk.
May 2S, 1920, 9 a. m.
Council met in regular session with
all members present, Mayor Craig
presiding. Minutes of meetings Of
May "a and %, 1920, were read and
approved.
Resolution No. 4e.
Be It Resolved, By the City Council
of the City Of Keokuk:
That o. w. Sandberg be, and he
is hereby, appointed PURCHASING
Agent for the City Of Keokuk.
Roll call:
Aye-Craig. Kenny, Overton.
T. A. CRAIG,
Attest: Mayo
o. W. sANDBBRG, City Clerk.
Upon opening the bids for the ion.
struction of various permanent ce.
ment sidewalks, it was found that the
following bids had been received:
Keokuk Quarry and Construction
Company, 17k cents per square foot.
Cameron, Joyce & Co., 20 cents per
square foot
Resolution No. SO.
Be It Resolved, By the City Coun-
Gil of the City Of Keokuk:
That the bid of Keokuk Quarry and
Construction Company for the con-
struction of the following cement
sidewalks:
Cement sidewalk five feet wide in
front of the following described lots,
to-wit:
City Of Keokuk:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16

Resolution No. 81.
Be It Resolved. BY the City Coun-
Gil OF tho City of Keokuk:
That the Mayor and City Clerk be-.
and they are hereby, authorized TO
issue time warrant No. 10o93, for the
sum Of $4,000, payable October 10,
1920, with interest at the rate Of six
per cent from date. the same to be.
sold at par to the State Central Saw
ings Bank as Of May 30, 1920, to
secure funds for necessary current
expenses, to be placed as a credit to
the Fire fund.
Roll call:
Aye--Craig. Kenny, Owrton.
r. A. CRAIG,
Attest. Mayor.
o. w. sANDBERG. City Clerk
There being no further business,
Council upon motion adjourned.
T. A. CRAIG,
Attest: Mayor.
o. ". sANDBERG. City Clerk
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16
Union Hours Exclusively.

Railroad Red Book: Two Irish
men met and fell into conversation
on the street one day. 1t went some
thing like this:
Reilly-Pat was drowned yesterday.
Fitzpatrick--CouIdn' he swim?
Reilly-Yes, but he was union
man. He swan for eight hours an.
then quit
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16
DAUGHTER OF
COLONEL SLAIN
Five Soldiers on Road Fled After Shot
Was Fired Into Auto Containing
Woman and Several
Others

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
ROCKFORD, ILL.,, June 16.-Military
intelligence officers of Camp Grant
were working today to clear the mys-
terry surrounding the murder of Mrs.
Maude Lucille Moss, daughter Of Col.
Bion J. Arnold, believed killed by one
of five soldiers here last night
Mrs Moss was riding In an auto
mobile with her husband and four
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16
Can Come Only From
Proper Treatment.

Many forms of rheumatism are
cansed by millions of tiny germs
that infest the blood, and until the
blood is absolutely freed of these
germs, there is no real relief in
sight.
The most satisfactory remedy
Tor rheumatism is s. S. S. be-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16

Petty troubles are like feas-the
more you hunt for them the worse
they itch. But they're different from
feas. A dog never dies of fleas, but
a human being often dies of small
troubles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16

filed with the City Clerk in accord
ance with the terms of the published
notice calling for proposals for the
construction Of the said improve
ment, be, and the same is hereby, ac-
cepted, the bid of the said Keokuk
Quarry and Construction Company
being tho lowest bid received.
Be It Further Resolved. That the
Mayor be, and he is hereby, instruct
ed to enter into contract on behalf
OF the City Of Keolzuk for the con-
struction, of the said improvement,
contract to be prepared by the City
Solicitor, said contract not to be
binding upon the City Of 'KeokuE I'M
til it has been duly approved by this
Council.
Adopted May %, 1920, by the fol-
lowing vote:
Aye-Craig, Henmy. Overton.
Ayes, 3; noes, 0.
Approved and signed:
T. A. CRAIG.
Mayor of tho City of Keokuk.
Attest: O. w. SANDBERG,
City Clerk.
There being no further business.
Council took recess until May 20,
1920, 9 a. m.
r. A. CRAIG.
Attest: Mayor.
o. w. SANDRERG. City Clerk.
May 30, 1920, 8 a. m.
Council convened after recess with
all members present. Mayor Craig
presiding.
Resolution No. 81.
Be 1t Resolved, BY the City Coun-
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other persons stationed at the camp,
when she was killed. The party had
passed five soldiers standing along the
roadway when the shot was fired. The
soldiers fed.
Col. Arnold today said he knew of
no motive for the murder.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16

A pretender is always an "intender.'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-16

And if they must marry, and II
certain gentlewomen must marry
them, then the gentlewomen should
realize that it is unsafe for them to
visit their husbands caves save by
invitation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

columns and COLUMNS berating Us for
our mcrcenary characteristics. and
now the wrath OF the righteous is
brought down upon our heads for
lack OF appreciation for the many
financial privileges showcrcd upon
US
a Mother says her neighbor al
vorcce had a beautiful bungalow
home and five-passcngcr CART
wasn't n Lizzie. mind you---and this
ungratefui creature failed In her wife
~ duties. Doubtless this paragon Of
a husband poascsaed all the manly
virtues because he provided these
luxuries. and. Of course. he was
iovablc. amiablc and n companion TO
his young wife. tho those attributes
evidently arc ifnmnterial II he brings
home the bacon. know nothing
about the casr. and I have only a
poor, Illogical feminine mind. but n
I hadn't learned from reading IN.
literary illusions OF your many cor.
respondents that all that Is n~ce-.
ary for man to do IL 10 support
the family. and In rvturn expect and
demand the entire number Of virtues
In the category. would wonder
what was the matter with that hus'
band ut srcrns the judge found
something1
o. come on. Cynthia. let's talk
about something else. We can't set.
tie the divorce question on paper. we
married people must Just Jog along
the best we can. watching tho di
vorc~s hit the high spots. web know
Ing that there are coolies Of folks tina.
ought to be divorced that are not
MABEL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
WISDOM for WIVES
when in Doubt, Marry the Lover
Who's Poor"

ness In Texas when we were married.
and WINS dissatisfied with the envt-
ronment.
We decided 20 study the drama, ana
In a few ycars-heeding the call Of
the motion picture-we journeyed 70
Southern California, where most -
our dreams have come rue-
Faith in your husband. particulars
ly during the first year OF your mar
ried life. will give you a solid foundap
ton for the future.
Faith puts him on his metfle, and
will bring out the bert that's In him
Tomorrow win suggest some in.
expensive ways Of making home life
attractive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
THIS MAN SAYS
TROUBLE COST
HIM THOUSANDS


Yes. sir. Taniac Just keeps me
going. and I don't Know OF q higher
recommendation I can give II than
by saying. II II hadn't been for the
medicine don't believe I would be
here 10 tell about II now" said A.
Wetvoda, wen known harness max
er. saddler and property owner, liv.
ing at Unioptown. Wash. for the
past thirty years. while At Murgit-
troyd's drug store In Spokane re-
Gently.
wen. I Just came IN 10 got s,r
more bottiss to carry bach 70 Union
town with me. and you may know
by that Just what IFS doing for me
I had been q sufferer from stomach
trouble for fifteen years. and many
times was In such intense pain I
would have gladly died In order 10
have gotten out of the terrible
agony I had TO endure I couldn't
eat a thing, not even drink a glass
OF milk. but what IL made me sim.
ply miserable. would bioat until
almost smothered. and my heart
paipitated until thought II was
Just going 10 stop beating aitogeth-
err. ] don't believe my head could
have possibly aohed worse than II
did. and many days I was laid up In
bed unable TO do a thing II looks
10 me like ] took enough medicine
70 start a drug store, but II failed
10 help me any. and got so bad
off had 10 quit my work alto
gether. lost thousands OF dollars
on account OF my condition.
81 started taking Tanlac, and II
helped me 10 much would have
given anything had II could
have gotten hold of II ten years
ago. Why. I'm now able TO DO JUS
tics TO a big, hearty meal for the
first time In / don't know when,
and my friends are all congratulate.
Ing mo on my wonderful improve.
ment I've picked up ten pounds
in weight, too. and ar said. Tan
lac just keeps me going and I
wouldn't b without II for love or
money"
Tanlac In sold In Seattle by Bartell
Drug Stores under the personal di.
rection Of a special Tanlac reprcscn.
Ia Observation-Disclosures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

BILE orochst into the ring. chain : and
double crochet into ring. and con-
,lnns until you have made seven
meshes.
FIJI Zach mesh with one single
crochet, three double orochcts and
one single crochet Fsaten rose to
end of band and put hook under.
meath. with an eye on the other end.
No. 20 thread In the best 20 use.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

OF special Interest II tho PantaEes
bin this week. duo 10 the fact that
the feature act Is eomposcd Of local
talent. Mrs. Hamilton Douglas and
ten children from tho Douglas Dane.
Ing School. appear In beautifully
staged act Titled Artists In Nina.
turo." II In the same act IN which
this clever group toured the Pan.
tages circuit last summer and which
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

These wool socks cost me eight
bucks . pair. and I've got sfx pairs
OF EN-. and I wish I'd bought silk
and wool instead. for maybe they
7 wouldn't Itch me So Such was her
shocking comment. I'm not the
only girl that's suffering tormcnts
nowadays. but can stand II all right
when I'm out doors and It's cold.
but when / get warm go crazy"
While she talked. Ann scratched.
and Van laughed, and Daddy Lori
mcr. after one startled moment Of
astonishmcnt succumbed TO the
charm OF the inxenue. as he always
does. and laughed with Van: and I
and Martha looked at each other and
laughed also, but not for the reasons
that excited the men
why wear en-" venturcd. IF
they're so horrid7"
why. what would wear. Jane
Lorimer7 Do you expect me 20 no
around looking as II / didn't know
what's what In socks7 Not me,
dcariei Say. Jane. lend me q pair
of silk ones while I'm here. can't
keep these on another secondT'
Lend her your goloshesF' put in
Van
We used 10 wear goIoshes on tho
farm when was a boyr' Daddy 70
marked And now the girls put EN-
ON when the walks are dry. and
there's neither snow. rain nor wind.
We wore 'ern from necessity, but the
girls seem 20 wear em now TO show
eDv short their skirts arer'
Il say, ! can't and won't wear
these stockings another sninutef'
whereat Ann united her oxfords and
kicked them off. and they barely
skinned past Dsddy's nose without
sl<innng II. before they landed
against the wall back Of Want
Young lady. what are you up
tor" demanded Daddy.
I'm taking EN- Off Jane, get me
Some silk ones. or III go barefoot
Daddy Lorimer rose suddenly.
tweeked AIMS shell Of an ear. and
said In a joke back OF which was a
reprimand:
Young lady. this IL not a movie
studioi Jane. take care Of herr
For the first time since she had
been with us. Daddy Lorimer remind.
ed Ann that her manners might be
improved. and for the first time since
had known her. Mistress Ann 40
cepted a criticism without q com
ment. Perhaps because Christmas
was 20 near.
And for once I felt truly sorry for
the bebe, aItho she deserved her pun
ishment. and I led her, shoeless, to
my room, and told her 10 help her.
self TO any pair Of my stockings she
preferred
She found some rose-yed hose
which I had once worn with a mas
querade costume, and the rose-red
satin pumps to match. and arrayed
herself with delight. and rushed back
TO the upstairs sitting room, and
would have danced. to take Vans
eyes from Martha's hair.
Her first pose was spoiled by the
entrance Of Bob's nurse.
Mr.. Lorimer In restless--he may
wake at any moment"
I'm going TO himr' I said. Daddy
rose to go with me. and held out
my hand To him.
Come; I need you, Daddy deari"
Indeed, I never had needed human
comfort and SUPPORT more than IN
that hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
HE'S FOR BETTER
MOVIES, TOO

Dear Miss Grey: Since we have
settled the divorce evil very satisfac-
toriiy. lets get busy and settle the
. motion picture evil We can do H.
ArR- VI. r. your correspondent who
tttaeked the beer-hail type Of motion
picture IN your columns recently. hit
fthe nan squarciy on the head.
Louise Giaum says she hates 10
play vampire parts. and J. Parker
Read jr.. admits he doesn't know
what the public wants. so why NOT
write a good phosoplay and tell him.
since we do know
In Miss Ghums latest picture.
she had TO sacrifice so much for
q man. tanked up on hop and booze.
spending his time in the underworld.
that had a mental picture OF myself
writing a better one. She portrayed
q good woman. but n fool. and yet
true to life. because half the women
are doing IT,
still. the public wants 20 be enter.
tained. and one can't keep the hero
Inc always at church @oclais playing
The Prince Of Wales Has Los, Ills
Hat or At Sunday school picnlcs. or
the hero building fires mornings and
drying dishes for his wife.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
LINGERIE CLASPS

Chain Is stiichoA then turn
One open mesh. ono closed mesh.
ere open mesh. than turn conunus
untu you have made - rvvs Single
crochet all around and brcak thread.
no make rose, make circle Of )
chains and connect to make . ring.
After making ring chain 9 and dou-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

won tremendous praise wherever II
Was presented.
Mrs. Douglas II n very beautiful
and graceful young woman. and her
dancing Ia decidedly original she
has studied with some Of the mos,
famous dancing masters Of tho day,
The children. whose ages range
from four to fs. include the tiny
Richardson Twins Louise HlEbee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
JOSS STICKS

unui recently the composition Of
the candles known "a Joss ssick. was
unknown 20 most people. A strm Of
bamboo II rolled In q substance con
nisting Of ~ different odorous drugs.
Ono Of thcre protects the candics
from rats and mioe. Tho oamphor
used IN the manufacture CAUSES the
joss sticks TO burn steadily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

Dorothy Compton. Donna Richard.
Evelyn Hayes, Nellie Reeser. Rita
Praach. Grace and'Msrcia crcnshaw.
Each child performs q terpaicho-
rean speciality In true professional
style. the twins offering a comedy
stunt which brings forth an album.
dance Of laughter.
The balance Of tho program IL
GOOD.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
ASTHMA

OIL have q hoy 10 yesrs old who, IN
the age Of 6 years. was la perfect health.
no went 10 bed as we'll as ever. and At
midnight rot up with q Group cough This
doctor said ~ was ssthns- He IL sick
three days out Of nis. lie had ~hoopinE
cough, but not before the asthma.
Please advise me. IL II possible In a c.r.
tain eiims,. the asthma viii leave him
A.--fnvestiEations within the last
few years have clearly demonstrated
tho role Of certain food substances
which bring on an attack OF asthma
when partakcn Of In other cases.
asthma In associated with bronchial
Inflammation and children who read
iiy contract bronchitis and colds and
who suffer from asthma more fire.
auentiy IN the winter and spring
arc benefited by change Of climate
ustmily a high. dry and moderately
warm locality.
Asthmatic attacks IN susceptible
individuals are also brought on by
lnhaiing the pollen OF certain plants
and by the odoru OF certain animals
such as horses and cats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
CAN'T SETTLE DIVORCE
SHE SAYS

Dear Miss Grey. Pardon me for
1nterrupting again. bu, what do they
want OF n poor women, We read
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

Between January I and Octne~ I
thar were Is 900 women In Pennsyi-
vania out Of work because Of labor
disputes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
i, Yh6hh (iiiY Two pa8es 70 EYllan Gl af(0m g nkS
uda|lei.Satn
M:..D /.

Questisn- Of health, sanitation,
hygiene. will be answered " sent "
Information Department. 4. y. Pub
lie Health service. Msshisgtes. 10. q.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
Ivy FTORENCE yIDOR

have received nearly 1000 letters
In the past two years from girls and
women who have read Of my happy
marriage. asking advice on various
OF life'a problems.
Whatever tiny seeds OF wisdom !
may scatter: whatever light my own
experiences may shed on others
problems: VIII Sever new hope I can
instiil-my only wish Is 10 help 9th
err attain the same marital bliss !
have-
II you are approaching marriage
and have a hard time deciding be-
tween two men whom you feel you
love equally. and one II wealthy and
the other poor. MARRY THE POOR
ONE.
You can be sure In that way that
you married for love. and not in ODE
dienoe 20 that devilish little voice
which whispers Of fine autos. and
servants. and elegant clothes, and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

The shut.in season b at hand But
don't ret the ALTERNATING habit The
big outdoors im . good place 70 be In
winter. as well as In summer. The
only difference II We need more
clothing. Don't keep your living
rooms too warm and don't sleep In a
room with the windows closed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

for tho heart Of = man
On the Threshold OF my hu<fands
roam paused and put my head on
Daddy Lorfmer's shoulder. and kept
very still. until I could control my
emotion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
BEEF BROTH
/; pounds lean beef
4 cups water
2 pounds bone
: teaspoons salt

Gu, m@t In inch cubes: put in soup
kettle with water and salt and le,
stand half an hour; pu, over Gre and
bring slowly 10 IN. boiling point.
simmer for four or i've hours. strain
thru cheeseciosh and rehcat with pep
per: serve without removing fat: the
lean meat chosen for beef broth
should have most OF the "a, trimmed
OF: what little IA, remains adds rich.
pn~as 10 tho broth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

wasrr ir both cheap and plenti-
fui. then why have dirty hands or
bodt~sy Soap. water and sunshine
are al fine for health and comfort
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
NEVER TELL HUBBY
WHAT HE Is NOT

When I married King vidor. both
OF us were painfully poor in terms Of
money. This material poverty gave
us something 20 fight for and helped
develop character.
When a girl marries. she should
first make a study OF her husband
Never tell him what he IL not, but
tell him about his good qualities. By
emphasdzing these points Of excel
ience. you will help him develop
them.
Never run home 70 mother" AZ
that means lodging issues. DO not
b. n weakling.
II your husband In willing 10 work
Nil day at his business. you should be
willing To attend TO all household du.
ties.
Even now. when I am not working
In q motion picture. assume full
charge OF our home. To drift away
entirely from home life II TO ultimate
ly become very unhappy.
II your husband believes he is cut
out for something better than the
work he is engaged m. DO not ridicuie
him. but help him 70 grow into the
field OF endcavor he preferA
THEN THEY DECIDE
TO STUDY DRAMA
King Nidor was In the lumber busi.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
STUFFED BAKED
APPLES /
4 large apples
9 dates
preserved cherries
I tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons sugar

Pare apples and cut a slIes rom.
stem end; remove core: remove
stones from dates; fll the apples with
two dates for each apple and three
or four cherries with their strip: put
apples In a pan and haste with q
strip made Of the butter. sugar and
water: bake In a moderate oven ttli
apples are tender: serve with whipped
cream or plain as baked
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
IVY POISONING

The symptoms Of ivy poisoning are
Itching and burning. with blisters
forming. The United States bureau
Of chemistry says that this poison II
one OF the most powerful in the vDge-
table Kingdom. The skin should Be
washed with a heavy lather Of soap
and hot water. Care should be takea
that the skin is not scrubbed. n the
poison will be rubbed in The finger
nails should receive particular attsn-
ton. ~ tho poison may be trans
ferred 70 other parts Of the BODY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

My future was NJ stake. n Bob.
returning TO consciousness. knew me
and wanted me. then Paradise
opened for me once more.
But n Bob did not recognirs ma n
hs were To live again in the old
dream world which followed his FIRST
case Of sheli-shock. and were 70 In
duige once nort Ia wandering fancy
for my fcd.hairsd rival. then the
gates Of Paradise would be closed to
me forever.
Never again would 7 exert myself
10 struggle with any living woman
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

BOSTON stores have Offered - euD'
pioy soldiers and sailors who have
lost their eyesight as the result q
the war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

BAKED INDIAN
PUDDING
cups MIX
cup oornmeal
cups sugar
eggs
2 tablespoons butter
] cup seeded rnisins
v teaspoon salt
y nutmeg grated
scald milk and add meal: add su.
TAR. ssgs well beaten. butter. rpisins.
wsis and nutmeg: pour Into a but.
tered baking dlsh and bake an hour
and q half In a siow oven: serve with
cream
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

THEN THEY DECIDE
TO STUDY DRAMA
King vidor was In the lumber busi