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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-17
EUea the Bread me- s
Was Interested
In the Census


BY Julia r. Burr
Time: January 1920.
Place Mrs. Newlywed's home
Richmond. Ind.
h CHARACTERS ~
Mrs. Newlywe4.
The Census Taker.
Scene . (Mrs. Newlywed is seen
putting bread In oven.)
Mrs. N: There now. The bread
IL In tho oven. / do hope 1t will
bake nicely. It il my first loaf OF
thread and I want 1t to please
Darland. (Knock heard at door
she goes TO door and opens it,
Census Taker: Good morning.
madam. ] am the census taker.
would you mind answering a few
questions? -. =
Mrs. N: Census taker! Why
I've heard something about you
but l don't quite understand your
business. Won't you come in and
explain II to me-?
C. T: Yes. ma'am. I'll be glad
to. Steps in)
Mrs. N: Thank you / win have
to ask you to be seated in the kit
chen, for am baking bread and
have to watch 1t. She seats him
and then seats herself to the oven.)
Now, tell me what the census is.
C. T.: The census Is an account
of the people of the United States.
together with q collection Of facts
about themselves and their homes
And then, we have to know the
exact population of each state in
the United States to know how
many representatives to send to
Congress.
Mrs. N: / understand now. l am
ready to answer any questions.
C. T.: All right. How many in
familyf Are any foreign born!
Mrs. N: There are two Of US,
my husband and i. Neither Of US
foreign born.
c. r: Now the age, name. birth
place and occupation Of your hus-
band.
Mrs. NJ: My husband is twenty
three. His name is Darland Newly
wed, born in indianapolis, Indiana.
and he is q lawyer.
C. T.: Where were his parents
born?
Mrs. N: Both were born in Ind
annapolis.
C. T.: Now the name, age, birth |
place, and occupation Of your par
ents?
Mrs. n: My name is Mary New
lywed, Ham twenty-three years old
born In Richmond, Indiana, am a
housekeeper, and my mother was
born in Richmond and father was
born in New Paris, Ohio.
C. T.: Do you or your husband
attend night school? |
Mrs. N: Yes, / am taking a
milliner course. /
C. T.: Both of you able to read
and write, l suppose.
Mrs. NJ: Oh, yes!
C. T.: Do you own or rent your
home?
Mrs. NJ: We own it.
C. T.: Is it paid for? i
Mrs. N: Not entirely. I
C. T.: Well Mrs. Newlywed, you
nave answered all the questions
here are, and ! thank you very
much for your kind attention,
hope that l will be as kindly recei-
red at other places as have been
here. (Gets up and Mrs. N. gets up.)
Mrs. N: You are welcome.
Ishows him to the door.)
C. T.: Good-day, Mrs. Newly
Ved.
Mrs. NJ: Good day, exit CEN
Ius taker.)
Mrs. N: Newlywed sits down
md picks up book, but no sooner
loes this when she remembers her
'read.
Mrs. NJ: was so interested in
those questions that I
orgot my bread! Jumps up) 1t Is
urely burnt by this time. "opens
ven and looks in. signs sigh Of Y
ehef.) o goody! 1t isn't at all
urnt. It must have been listening
0 the census man. too, and forgot
bout getting baked.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-17


Princess Miguel de Braganz who Miss Anita
ter of William Rhnelander Stewart has arrived the with
three children long planned visit
had not this country since marriage years ago.
The princess stay in this country will Indefinite Children
NADIA nin john and Miguel four Through
Prince BagsCxa claimant Portugal
Of at time possibly becoming
country republic health resort
Switzerland The princess smng said
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
lIrne Women to Vote.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
DIES MONIES, Iowa, June 10
Women Of the United States of legal
age, today were called upon to avail
themselves of the privilege of voting
for all offices to which they are en-
titled to by law, in a resolution pre-
sented to the convention of the Gener-
al Federation of Women's Clubs here
by the Chicago Women's club.
The resolution requested the feder-
alton to inaugurate a nation wide
campaign to bring out the maximum
woman's vote at the coming elections.
Action on the resolution was referred.
The resolutions committee today pre-
sented a resolution approving the
Smith-Towner educational bill pend
ing before congress and urging the
federation to use it's influence to Sc
cure passage of the measure. Action
on it likewise was deferred. Confer
ences between departm entail heads
were being held this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Identity is Known.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, June 19.-Belief that
several persons know the identity OF
the murderer of Joseph B. Elwell
whist expert, but, through a desire
not to involve the name Of a woman.
have withheld facts, will be the key
note of the investigation conducted
by Assistant District Attorney Joyce
today.
Joyce said he felt sure the murderer
realized his identity was known to
these persons.
District Attorney Swami, conducted
an additional investigation, said I'VE
are as far from the solution as we
were Friday morning" when the whist
expert was found dying.
The identity of the woman In
pink" the owner Of the lingerie found
in Elwell's home was definitely estab
lished yesterday. Swami said Hell
name, he added, would be withheld
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Wsue Decision Soon.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, June 19.-The United
States railroad labor board expects to
render decision within the next
three weeks granting railway work,
ers a permanent wage increase, &C
cording to board members today.
Daily sessions have speeded up in
an effort to make the decision perma-
nent instead of granting temporary
advance, as requested by the work
ers' representatives.
Board members say that II they
can decide on a permanent increase
within three weeks, they will make
no temporary increases.
Indications by board members were
that it will give substantial in
crease, which will date back to May
1 of this year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
ARE STRIKING
AT BURLINGTON
Switchmen Tie up Everything OF
Local Shipment Nature in the
Yards in Orchard City by
Action This Morning.

The Burlington yards at BurlinS-
ton are tied up today as result OF
a strike, or rather OF a vacation
pending the decision by the national
wage board according to the HAVE
Eye.
1t is predicted that the strike may
spread to Quincy and Galesburs.
Whether it will affect Keokuk except
Indirectly could not be ascertalneo
today. ..E
The HawklEye says:
The men went out to enforce de-
mand for dollar an hour for fore
men and 95 cents an hour for helpers.
The men now get 621h cents for a
helper and $3.50 for eight hours WORK
for foreman.
The men say they are members Of
the Chicago Yard Mems ASSOCIATION
the organization that conducted the
recent "outlaw'' strike.
The men say that the vacation VIII
spread"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Regatta oday.
[By Henry l.. Farrell, United P
Staff Correspondent.

[By Henry l.. Farrell, United Press
Staff Correspondent
ITHAC, N. Y, June 19-The waters
Of Lake Cayuga were crystal clear
and calm as old Sol shone through a
clear sky today, promising perfect
weather for the annual inter-co4legi-
ate regatta Of the American Rowing
association.
The early rays Of the big red disc
were joyously welcomed by the thou
sands of rowing followers here over
coats and winter wraps that have
been pinch-hitting for a week In the
chill wind and rain were discarded
and palm beach suits, straw hats and
filmy lace dresses donned-
Roads into the town were dotted
with lines of automobiles, and special
trains dumped a capacity crowd.
Arrival Of the Syracuse contingent
took some edge off the Cornell talk,
but betting was unusually quiet.
Pennsylvania, Syracuse and Cor
nell crews were lmbering their
muscles in the inlet at an early hour
Jim Rice sent his Columbia crew out
principally for the benefit OF the
movies.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
No Evidence Found.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, June 19.-The search
for the murderer of Joseph Bovine Ell.
well, wealthy turfman, halted today
while the officials and detectives CON
nected with the case held an extend
ed consultation in the office of District
Attorney Swami.
Admission that no evIcence existed
sufficient to cause the holding of any
one. was told by Swami. Every turn
of the investigation revealed men anG
women who might have harbored dis
like for the turfman. The theory
advanced and rejected a week age
that an enemy made on the race
track may have fed the shot was re
yiyed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Former keokuk Man Married.

Former keoieuk Man Married.
The marriage of Mr.. George Opstel
ton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Opstel
ton, 1928 Morgan street, this city
occurred at Quincy on June 1G, to
Miss Mildred Merkel, Of that place
the Quincy Wing j ournal giving the
following account of the wedding:
Miss Mildred Merkel, a we'll known
and popular Quincy girl, became the
bride of George Opstelton, of Lin
coin, Neb., this morning at 8 o'clock
the wedding taking place in St
Peters Catholic church in the pres
ence of a large company of relatives
and friends.
Rev J. J. Driscon performed the
nuptial mass, and the choir sang The
bride was attended by Miss Viola
Durand as bridesmaid, and her
younger sister, Mary Virginia Merkel
as flower girl. Charles Durand was
best man and Edward Einhaus and
Thomas Moore were the ushers.
A beautiful gown of white satin
trimed with net and pearls, was worn
by the bride. Her long veil was in a
becoming crown arrangement. held
by pearls, and she carried shower
bouquet of brides roses Miss Du.
rand was attractive in a dress of
pink taffeta, trimmed with silver
lace, and she wore pink maine hat
bouquet of Ophelia roses. The little
flower girl wore a dainty frock of
white net trimmed with narrow satin
ribbon, and she carried a basket Of
daisies.
Following the ceremony, a wedding
breakfast was served to the bridal
party and immediate relatives in the
home OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Merkel, 704 South Fifth
street. This afternoon a small recep-
ton is being held in honor of the
couple, and a wedding dinner will be
served later. There will be about
forty guests present. The rooms are
artistically decorated with flowers
and plants, color scheme of white
and pink predOminating
The couple will leave tonight for
Kansas City to spend their honey
moon. and then they will go to Lin
coin to live. He is chief clerk OF
Swith & Co.'S branch at Lincoln.
Mr.. Opstelton is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Opstelton, of Keokuk
Iowa. He is a graduate Of the Keo
kuk high school and has many friends
in Quincy. His bride completed he1
studies in st. Mary's academy, having
specialized in music and art, and she
was for time employed in the
Miller-He1hake store. She has beer
d member the ST. Peters church
Young Ladies' sodality, and the many
pre-nuptial parties given for her at
test her popularity.
Mr. and Mrs. John Opste1ton and
Miss M. Opstelton, Of Keokuk, are
out of town guests at the wedding.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
FORMER KEOkUK
WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Ed. Brinkerhoff Passes Away at
! kingnon, Kan, Monday-lived
! Here for Twenty
Years.

The many friends Of Mrs. Ed. BTU
kerhoff, former resident OF heokuS
will be grieyed to hear OF her deatn
which occurred at kingmon, Kan
last Monday.
Mrs John Shtpman Of this city. r.
an aunt of the deceased Mrs. Br11
kerhoff is survived by her husband
and five children. Keokuk was the
home of the deceased for twenty
years, and during that time Mrs
Brinkerhoff made many friends IN
this community.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Seeking Clue.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, June 19.-Roadhouses
today were visited by detectives seek
in to find q possible clue to the sup
posed suicide of Henry Humphrey Par
sons, wealthy young New York law
yer, who was found dead in bath
tub in his aunt's home at, Purchase,
N ~, with a revolver beside the tub.
Officials investigating the case said
there was evidence Parsons had been
in a struggle several hours before his
death. A maid in his aunt's home
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

troubles You may publish this lettes
for the benefit of other women."--Mrs
Lydia i. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots nne
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record o.
being the most successful remedy foS
female ills we know of. and thousand
of voluntary testimonials on file in thg
Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass,
seem to prove this fact.
For forty years it has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has re.
stored the health OF thousands of wonle9
who now are free from suffering b
its use.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
ReSoIutc Wins AGAIN.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEWPORT. r. l., June 19-The
yacht Resolute won the ninth of the
trial races with the Vanitie off here
today by twenty-one seconds, cross,
ing the line at 2:44:22 p. m closely
followed by the Vanitie, which cross
led at 2:44:43.
The race was over a triangular
course, ten miles to the east and ten
miles to the southeast and beat to
the finish.
A light northwest breeze was blow
ing and both yachts had every stitch
of canvass that they could carry
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
LAST MEETING
AT 3 TOMORROW
Ladies Of Charity Will Have the Last
of Their Summer Sessions
and Plan for the
Work.

The Ladies of Charity VIII holo
their last meeting Of the summer TO-
morrow afternoon at three O'Clock in
ST Vincent'S auditorium
Every member is urged by the
president to be present tomorrow as
there is much business of importance
to be attended to.
Plans will be made for the summer
work, and everyone Is asked to be
present.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

admitted him early in the morning
through side door. His face was
bleeding and his clothes sdisheyeled. =
Doubt was expressed by friends to-
day that financial difficulties or disapS
pointment in love prompted Parsons
to take his own life.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Attack by Sim Eein.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
DUBLIN, June 19.-Sinn Feiners att.
tackled the coast guard station at.
Skibbereen, bombarding it with ma.
chine gun and rifle fire. The marines
had anticipated the attack and were
prepared There were no casualties
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

Ruth Kiedaisch as leader. After the
study of the lesson, program was
given. consisting of vocal selections
by Miss Helen Garrison an instru-
mental number by Miss Alice Back
man and reading by Miss, Ethelwyn
Long Refreshments were served
and a social time enjoyed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

League Plank in Platform.

League Plank in PLATFORM.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
SAN FRANCISCO, June 19.-The
league of nations plank in the demo.
cratic platform will be substantially
the same as the league plank in the
platform of the Virginia state demo
cratic convention drafted by Senator
Carter Glass, Chairman Homer S.
Cummings, of the democratic national
committee said today Cummings De.
clared that President Wilson did not
oppose interpretative reservations
which would not change the sense Of
the league covenant
He would not discuss Wilson third
term rumors or McAdoo's refusal To
let his name go before the conven
ton
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Arrested as Anarcy7Ise.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
LOS ANGELES, Calf, June ID
Alleging that they found In hts pos
session a subscription list for fund
to finance an anarchist revolution In
the United States, police today ar
rested Alfonso Cordova, barber, on
afvfces from the New York poIt;ce.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Westminster missionary Society.

The Westminster Women's Mission
airy society will hold its regular meet
ing Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock in
the chapel. The subjects are The
Spanish Speaking Southwest" to be
discussed by Miss Harriet Solomon
and italian America" to be given by
Miss Jessie Wilson
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
PARK ROADS
TO BE OILED
Driveways in keokuk's Beauty spo'
! Will Be Made Into Better Shape
by Additional Dressing
on Them. A

Plans are being made to oil the
driveways in Rand park, and thus I'm
prove them to the greatest possible
advantage.
The roads will be filed wherever
there are holes, and dressing of Old
will be given them after the steam
roller has gone over them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Charged with Profiteerinu.

Il United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, June l9.-F'redk Gin
bell, millionaire store owner was ar
rested today on a charge OF proflteer
ing. Gimbell and two Of his associ
ates were held in $1,000 bail charged
with violation of the Lever act.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
SCHOOL HOUSES
TO BE REPAIRED
List of improvements Necessary &c
Be Made Discussed by the Conn.,
mttee in Charge at Meet
ing Last Night.

Keokuk schools will have some
needed repairs made on them this
vacation time.
The building and repairs commit
tee met last evening and discussed
the repair lists for each OF the schooi
houses. ....
Each member visited his school and
together with superintendent Aldrich
made up the list.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

that | was unable
to do~my work al
times. A friend tolo
me about Lydia +
Pinkham's V 0 &c
table Compound ano
l took it. It sooI
stopped all my sui
ering SO that | an
now feeling fine il
every way. ] rec
ommend your mediI
cine to my Friends
who bova ;,,,;lor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Christian Ladies Meet.

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Christian church will meet Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs. e, f. Teeters and
Mrs. Ellis Ames. This will be the
last meeting of the summer The
meeting will be held in the church
parlors.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
K. p. MEMORIAL
TOMORROW, 500
Special Service to Honor Departed
Members Of the Order Will Be
Held at Oakland Cemetery
in the Morning.

Memorial services for the dead
members of the knights of Pythias
will be held in Oakland cemetery To-
morrow morning at $50 O'clock
Members, friends and visiting
brothers will take part In the serv-
ices, and will meet at the cemetery
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
The Church Societies
Westminster Society

The Sewing society of the West
minister Presbyterian church will
have meeting at the home of Mrs.
Gavin Herbert, S23 Fulton street,
Friday afternoon, June 25. The host
ess will be assisted by Mesdames E..
B. Newcomb, L. II. Aver, Jr., J. H.
Ellsworth, J. n. Jones, William
Jones and Miss Ada Read.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

Canvas houses built on light deliv-
cry GLASSES are helping to solve the
housing problem in different parts OF
the country.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Second Presbyterian Aid Society.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church will meet in
the chapel Wednesday afternoon.
The hostesses will be Mrs. J. E. Mac
kie, Mrs. c. Mackie, Mrs. Earl Mac
kie and Mrs. Ralph Mackie.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
BAPTIST Church Society.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Bap-
fist church will be entertained by
Mrs. J. F. Appleton, 2207 Mckinley
avenue, Friday afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Won1en's Alliance

| The Woman's Alliance. of the Uni
tartan church will meet with Mrs.
! James S. Burrows, Seventeenth and
| Grand avenue, Monday afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Methodist Protestant sxciety.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Methodist Protestant church will be
entertained Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. Gale, 1902 Des Moines street.
Mrs. Banghart will be assisting hos
tess.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

Travel Club Of Church.
The Young Womans Travel club
of the First Congregational church
met last Wednesday evening with
Miss Ethelwyn Long. The subject for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

dining room, where the wedding cake
was cut and distributed
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubinger will leave
this morning for Mr. HuIbinger's lodge
in Maine M#&
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
WOMEN need
NOT STAND II
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound Surely Re
moves Suffering and Pain.
Here is Proof.

st. Paul. Neb--"I suffered witt
periodical pain for about four years SC
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
G. A. r. Ladies.

The ladies of the G. A. r. will hold
their meeting at the trade and labor
hall Sunday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
and all of the members are requested
To be present.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

a few minutes before time FOR the
exercises to be held.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19

Mothers Meeting at Y.
A mothers meeting will be held at
the Y. w. c. A. Wednesday after
noon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-19
Guilds Last Meeting.

The st, Joseph's hospital auxiliary
will hold it's last meeting Of the year
Wednesday at the hospital. The
hostesses will be Mesdames Hogle,
Schenk Blood, COPYRIGHT, Xix, Mat
less. Fuller, Rankin, Smith, Sohl,
Furiong, Layton. Wilkinson, Overton,
and Miss Schenk. The public is in
Yited.
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