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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
Virginia Comment
Machine VS.. Anti Machine.

Here in Virginia have q democrats Machine
There others but the Machine of the Old Do
lninion s of first concern 10 NirginanS II is a
Machine we'll made and 1t does its work 10 a
nicely.
1t liz essential political thrift that the aspiring
noiiti, ian he .i1ed with the "Machirr" other
wise his surviving capacity is a parity with snoT
ball in the neither world.
II asked TO give some tnformation--con-
corning the Machine the extent OF our positive
knowledge would be that it is in the nature OF a
quasi-corporation the members of which are the
Office holders of the State having headquarters In
the city OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Evening World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

If you intend leaving Richmond for a vacation,
have The Vir9inian sent daily to your cottage
or hotel. You may then enjoy the mountain
or seashore air and the time keep in
close touch with all that is happening In the
city and State, and country-poIitical, social,
business and sporting circles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

The indications that MT Bryan will fail
Endorsement by the democratic convention his
Of his local option movement He has put himself
the head of the local option element party and
wifi have the State convention prin
cple 1t La said the party leaders In the State are
opposed to the movement the majority OF the
democratic voters. Now, the question ts II Mr. Bryan
In defeated In this movement and his party through
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
Back Again

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson now has an
other OF the jerka This time 1t airs1ips. He
bushes for the moment his trbulation screaming for
a huge navy that ne may tell how mserabiy de-
fenceless against attack by japanese. British
or German flying machines. We do not know whether
the captain would make success of OF these
trivances 1t is necessary believe, that they shall
be heavier than air.--Roanoke Timed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
said Chief Mesnar, in discussing the

nerve" said Chief Mesnar, in discussing the
matter. "The Fire Department requires men
who have plenty of strength, with the brain to
use it properly and the nerve to make the BRAIN
use the muscle in the face Of certain or possible
death"
Boys and young men who are addicted to the
cigarette habit might take warning from this but
they will not. They like smoke better than
fame
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

Miss Laura Jean Libbey announces that she
is going on the stage. If that means that she
will quit writing books, the public will receive the
announcement eomplacently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

In politics. Out of politics In politics,
seems to be the Finnganesque predicament of the
Republican congressional candidate in the Fifth
District
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

temporary Probably who'll be the next to
take us for Joke
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

instruction in Cuba is disease. Like vel
low fever, it may be stamped out, but we fear
that this will not be done without the aid of
Uncle Sam.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

Cigarette smokers are now barred from be-
coming fremen in Canton, Ohio, under an order
issued by Chief Robert o Mesnar:
'fMen who use cigarettes may be all right in
brain power, but they lack physical stamina and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

Cooperation between State and Federal Gov
ernments will make us nation Of good roads.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

Richmond has abolished the mosquito, but is
now pestered with feas and flies. We suggest
to DR.. Levy that he take some steps to make the
flee fly and the fly fee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

1t is to be hoped that the dreadnaught North
Dakota will not be shaken down TO Davy
Jones locker
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

the display of goods will be acceptable 10 the peo
pie and the merchants AS we'll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

The cigarmakers are smoking up for Swan
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29

It's representatives in the State repudiata
MS leadership because OF his position local option.
what will become of that gentleman politically? VIII
ne abandon his local option Views In order
tain his leadership OF the State democracy will
conscientious scrupes mpe him step outside the
democratic ranks and into those of the party whose
tenets are more in line with his views liquor
question than Those of the democratic his
state which refuses to endorse the proposition
to leave the question the people? MIR. Bryan has
made local option definite issue The State con-
Venton must decide the Issue squarely. The demo-
cracy must go with Mr. Bryan and accept local
as party measure it reject mis- proposal and
IN doing go depose him. There be o such COM
promise as VIII repudiate his political tent ard
sun mold to him party leader. II Mr. Bryan stands
hFln IL looks like he and the party In his State
News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
MnpGxar Rat

Monster Rat.
Mr. G. W. Stevens, of No. 3S6 North Main street
probably holds the record of having caught one of
the largest rats in this community possibly in this
part or the country. The rate measured Ia inches
Long, from tip TO tip. which in the world OF the
rodents is some"
Mr. Stevens has been bothered by the rats some
time, and has lost several chickens a number OF
eggs, so one day last week he moved the chickens
from the to the barn. he canrht
glimpse of the giant rat, which looked very much
ike an opossum and he at once began a search for
IT. When he tore the planks from the floor he dIs-
covered the rat in Its hiding place and Killed When
he measured 1t he found 1t to be exactly ls Ia inches
from the tip OF its nose to the end of It's tail.
MIR. Stevens is anxious TO hear how this rat com
pares with the worlds record II any such has ever
been kept he is confident that his animal will coma
in for first honors.--Asheyiiie Citizen,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-29
Baseball and Enternrise.

~ -, pFIsE.
II mas come to that pass where a baseball team s
part OF the enterprise OF the city A town that
does not Keep good the best IL can get il
Record.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
HERMAN THON
DlED EARLY TODAY
Well Known Resident, Living Near
Mooar and at One Time Busi-
ness Man Here, Called
Away.
WAS BORN IN GERMANY
Came to Keokuk When a Young Man
and Had Raised Large Fam
lily, Who Survive Him
at His Death.
WAS BORN IN GERMANY

At the family residence, near Mooar,
at 1:15 O'Clock this morY ing, occurred
the death Of Herman Thon, one OF
the older and well knovtn residents of
this city, the deceased having come
to Keokuk over forty years ago
and has lived in this community, the
greater part of his life.
Death this morning was due to a
complication of diseases, from which
he had been ailing for some time, and
though it was known that he was SER
iously i'll, his death comes unexpected.
Deceased was born in Lambspringa,
Hanover, Germany, March 10, 1850.
When but young man, he came to
this country, coming directly to Keo-
kuk in 1867. After locating here he
sent for his parents in the fatherland
and they too came here to reside, be-
ing at one time, well known amonG
the older residents Of Keokuk.
n Herman Thon was engaged III the
butcher business for number Of
Fears, conducting retail busirsss
here in 1857 and also at West Point,
where the family resided. In 1875 he
vas married to Miss Elizabeth Hag-
nier and to the union eight children
Rere born, all of whom survive.
S5 The deceased was consistent no I'M
pr of the Methodist Protestant
zurich, having changed his faith from
me old German M. E. church when
silat organization disbanded a number
# Of years ago. He was a member of
no fraternity but was one of the
strong workers in the church. He was
home loving man and all his inter-
ests were centered in his place and
family. In the year 1885, he took up
government claim in Kansas and liv-
ed there for eleven years, later return
ing to this city and residing near
Mooar.
Those who survive to mourn the
loss OF this father and citizen are his
wife and children: Mrs Augusta
Waider of Shields, Kans., w. G. Thon
of Keo91uk, Mrs. Louise e. Moander OF
Montrose, f. G. Thon Of Montrose. J.
III. OF Keokuk, and those living at the
family home at Mooar, Paul e., Silas
E., and Helen Thon.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock;
interment to be made in Hickory
Grove cemetery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
/ Wants It Called Lake Hirse."


Fort Madison, Iowa. Feb. IL, 1910
Mr.. c. F. Skirvin, Keokuk, Iowa.
Dear Sir and Friend: note your edi-
torial on naming the lake. which will
be formed on the completion of the
dam. Now, while it is in the air to
suggest names, let me suggest Lake
Birge," for if you will investigate a
little you will find that Mr.. Birge, in
his declining years and failing health.
sat on the veranda of his home, which
overlooks the power site, and dreamed
out the very things that are now be-
ing realized. 1t is due to the brains
of that splendid man, Mr. C. P. Birge
that Keokuk is today being envied by
all other cities in the middle west. The
older citizens of Fort Madison, who
had the pleasure of his acquaintance
are wishing and hoping that Keokuk
will honor him by naming the lake
Lake Birge."
/ appreciate the work of Judge Lo
gan and second to Rage would call
| 1t Lake Logan" or Logan Lake,
Judge himself he would say: Call II
Lake Birge."
have confidence in Keokuk and in
the completion of the water powers
stupendous task, so want to congrat
ulate you on having the best papev il
the state and on living in Keokuk, fol
know of no better town-unless Fort
Madison?
With best regards, am,
Yours truly,
JOHN r. WALKER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
Notice of Application for Discharge
in Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of the United

In Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of the United
States.
Southern District of Iowa.
Ottumwa Division.
In the Matter of Charles 8. Pond
and Thomas Fl. Pond, surviving part
ners of S. P. Pond and Co., Bankrupts.
In Bankruptcy.
On this fourteenth day of February,
A. D., 1910, on filing and reading the
Petition of the above named bank
rupts for their discharge herein. 1t is
Ordered, that the twenty-sixth day
of February, A. D., 1910, be and the
same is hereby fixed as the date on
or before which all creditors Of, and
all other persons interested in said
estate and In the matter of the dis
charge in the bankruptcy of the. said
bankrupts, shall, If they desire to op.
pose the same, file in my office at the
City of Ottumws. in said District, their
appearance in writing to the granting
of SAID discharge: and also within ten
days thereafter. file in my said office
specifications of the grounds of said
opposition.
Witness ny hand hereto at my office
in the City of Ottumwa, Iowa, the day
ard date FIST above written.
FRANCIS NJ. HUNTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS

The triumph of whatever is enter
tanning in adventure, the acme of
whatever is captivating in drama, the
superlatiye of whatever is delightful
in romance and the most thrillingly
exciting story of western life that has
been seen for years, is what is Of
fered the patrons of the Grand this
evening, when the new play of Aneri-
can life of the far west. The County
Sheriff" is the attraction. A sumptu-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
THE WORLDS MARKETS
Furnished By James Bennett Co., Members Chicago Board
OF Trade and ST. Louis Merchants EXCHANGE
PRIVATE WIRE
VALLEY PHONE

\. ~; NO. hard winter, 81 1870
Liz; No. 5 hard winter, s1.11@
1.13A; No. northern spring, 81 IA
@l.16; No. 2 northern spring, 10
Oils; No. 8 spring, S1.1e@1 Is.
Corn-No. 2, 64@65c; No white,
65@66c; No. 2 yellow, 65@66c No. 3
6S@631sc; No. white, e3@o5lac; No.
8 yellow, 63@6s1ac; No. 4 yellow,
5Sls q 6oc: No. A, 57@59c.
Oats-No. 2, 4Sc. No. white. ASK
Q4sAc; No. 8, 47Ac; No. 3 white, As
04SAc; No. white. 47l4c; Standard,
ASH @4SAc.
Estimated Receipts Tomorrow.
Wheat, 40; corn, s9l; oats, 252;
hogs, $4,000.
Peoria Cash Grain.
PEORIA, Feb 14.-Corn--No. 5 yell
low, 60%@61c; No. yellow, 5SAc;
No. 3 mixed. 60Mc; no grade, 52@56c.
Oats-Standard 47c; No. s white,
46sa @4Tc; No, 4 white, 4sAc.
Receipts.
Wheat, l; Corn, 15S; oats, SO; rye
is.
st. Louis Cash Grain
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 14.--Wheat-Mar
ket, firmer; receipts, $4,000; ship
ments, $4,000; No. red, s1.2Sh@1.3O;
No. red, s125@1.2s1a; No. red
S1.65@1.22; No. hard, S1.13@117;
No. hard. s11O@111; No. hard
$1.00@108.
Corn-Market, steady; receipts
2S3,9OO; shipments, 1880; No.
mixed, 64c; No. 8 mixed, 63@631ac
No. mixed, 60@61c; No, 2 white, g.
@661sc; No. white, 63@64c; No.
white, 61@62c; No. 2 yellow, 641ac
No. yellow, 63@631sc.
4 Oats-Market, steady; receipts 15S
400; shipments, $4,000, No & mixed
4sc; No. 8 mixed, 46@47c; No.
mixed, Acc; No. white, ACC: No.
white, 474@4sBc; No. 4 white, 451
! @471sc.
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO, Feb Ia. - Hogs = RI
ceipts, 100000, estimated tomorrow
$4,000; market, strong, shade higher
quality, good; mixed, $S.65@9.05
heavy, $S.50@S.90; rough, $S.65@S.80
light, ss.6O@9.0O; bulk, $s.90@9.00
pigs. s7S5@s.6O.
ii Cattle-Receipts, $4,000 marke
, steady to 10c lower; beeves, $4.40S
7.S5; cows and heifers. S225@6.1E
stockers and feeders, $3.40@5.5(
calves, 6.5O@90O; Texans $5.O0@6.4
Sheep-Receipts. $4,000; marke
strong; native and mixed, $4.00@6.7'
lambs, s5.s5@9.00.
Estimated Receipts Tomorrow.
Hogs, $4,000; cattle, 5000; shee
10000.
Kansas City Receipts.
KANSAS CITY, Feb. 14.-Hog
5000; cattle, 125oO; sheep, 10000.
Omaha Receipts
:. OMAHA, Feb. 14.--Hogs, $500; ca
tie, 1000; sheep, 1000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
Gus scenic production, clever COM
pany, pleasing specialties and an en-
PERTAINING play at popular prices.


st. Elmo that famous novel of
the southland, is soon to be presented
here by carefully selected company,
for which most brilliant tour is in
progress. The dramatization is by
Miss Grace Hayward, who first offered
the play to pleased thousands in a
few middle-western cities during the
summer. It's success was instantane-
GUS, and 1t appears that this popular
actress-playwright has supplied "St.
Elmo" with new charm in trans
ferring it to the stage. The romance,
perhaps stilted in form compared with
the novel of today, has enjoyed wide.
spread popularity, which has by no
means faded, as any librarian can tes.
tify
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
Will Locate in America.

Later, but not just at present, Will
liam Farmer will come to America to
remain permanently, but he feels that
he has not yet finished a thorough
course with the masters, he
has marked out for himself. He will
again be with Conried on his return
to this country to stay and his fame
will be still greater. Keokuk will
await with fondest anticipations of
hearing the Keokuk baritone singer,
here this summer during, his three
months vacation, which he has expect
ed to spend quietly with his parents
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14

You Needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating, nor belciing, nor
experiencing nausea between meals.
Hoods SarsapariIla cures dyspepsia
it. strengthens the stom. CHI and othe:
digestive organs for the prorer PEI.
Torrance OF their functions. Take
Hoods.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
Valuable Suggestion.

It 10 said that severe paroxysms OF
coughing may be arrested by giving
the patient teaspoonful of glycerine
In wineglass Of hot milk. This is
one Of the simple remedies which are
dear to the heart of the practical
woman, and 1t Is SO easy to remember
that it may serve to alleviate the suf-
fering of some unfortunate.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14

ids, MINI.
Brookville, Ohio" I was Irregular
and extremely nervous. A neighbor
recommended Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to me and / have
become regular and my nerves are
much better. - Mrs. r. kINNIsoN,
Brookyille, Ohio.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harm
fnl drugs. and to-day holds the record
Tor the largest number Of actual cures
Ct female diseases we know of, and
thousands Of voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
&C Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form OF
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
c!eration, displac ements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every suffering woman owes it to her
sell to give Lydia r.. Pinkham's Vcge-
apie Compound trial.
a You want special advice write
rk' E1nlkhanl, Lynn, M lass, for it.
- - Tree and always helpful.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured
me permanently. Hon. John r. Gar
rett. Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
DR.. ]. EATON JOHNSTON.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
The only physician practicing Oste.
patty in the county. The Smith.
sonian truss fitted and guaranteed.
the only truss that holds, Office
North side of Main street, third door
above Fifth. Phone 49, Residence,
Ninth and Webster. Phone asa. p.
Q. Lock Box Al, Warsaw, ILL.,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14

While it is often impossible to pre-
vent an accident, 1t is never impos-
sible to be prepared-it is not be-
yond any ones purse. Invest % cents
In bottle of Chamberlains Eminent
and you are prepared for sprains,
bruises and like injuries. Sold by
Wilkinson & Co.. and ]. F. Kiedaisch
& Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

John w. Young. Builder, Superin.
tendent and Contractor for all kinds of
construction. Also general repair
work. Prompt and careful atten.
ton given to plans and estimates.
Your patronage solicited Once 500
Blondeau. Iowa phone, Office. 2143:
Residence, 3342
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR. Thomae'
Electric Oil for such emergencies. It
subdues the pain and hea.s the hurts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
DIR. CORAL r. ARMsrRour
Physician and Surgeon.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon.
office-Y. M. c. A. building Resi-
dence 912 Fulton street, Office hours:
10 to II M; 2 to 4 p. M, evening
hours by appointment. Iowa phone,
529-Y and Hub. phone. 2o92, Office
phone. Residence phone. Iowa, I'm;
Hub. 1915.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
DR.. w. p. SHERLOCK.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence, No Is North
Fifth street in Howell building.
Office hours: 10 to II a M; to 4
p. m. Evening Z to s.
Phones. Iowa 7S1-R; Mississippi
Valley, 1919.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14

All a Matter Of Comparison.
In blind mans land a one-eyed man
Is celebrity. Baltimore Sun.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
AFTER
SUFFERING
FOR YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
ham, vegetable Compound
Park Rapids. Minn.-"I was sick for

years while passing
through the Change
Of Life and was
hardly able to be
around. After tax
ing six bottles Of
Lydia e. Pinkham's
V ege t a Die Com
pound / gained 20
.po unds, am now
able to do my own
W ork and fe ell
W ell."-- Mrs. ED.
LA DoU, Park Rap
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INSURANCE.

Only reliable companies of large
assets represented.
H. B. BLOOD,
IL South Sixth Street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
Daily Grain Latter.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 14-Wheat-
On passage statement increase 1876
600, worlds shipments 10,752,000.
Seasonable weather prevails in all di-
rections. Lower cables and bearish
statistical information may bring
about further setbacks. Although the
market had fair reaction Friday,
Local and pit conditions are bullish
and with cash values we'll maintained
we expect the May future to congest
on all breaks and be subject to
many rallies. The frequent reports OF
crop injury will also be bullish in
fluence.
Corn--Weather conditions continue
to favor marketing and movement.
Many sections last week reported
farmers deliveries lighter Receipts
are expected to decreas unless addi-
tional farm selling is brought about
by further advance in price. While
the carrying charge feature of the
local corn market is bearish one, the
immense purchasing power Of the
Spectator Is offsetting this to a con.
siderable extent.
Oats-A good shipping eemand and
| light receipts will continue to de
crease local stocks. We consider
oats the cheapest grain on the list
and believe them purchase on al
soft spots. This is particularly true
of the deferred futures which are
heavily discounted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14

Convatescence after pneumonia, ty-
phoid fever and the grip. Is sometimes
merely apparent, not real. To make 1t
real and rapid, there is no other tonic
so highly to be recommended as
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Thousands so
testify. fake Hoods.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
DIR. o. Z. CLARK.

DR.. o. T. CLARK.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
otiice-Y. NJ. C. A building.
Office hours 9.OO,10:So a. m. $3.50
to $50 and ZOO and 500 p. m.
Phones-ofice, Iowa 305-R, Hub
l57. Residence. Iowa, 529S; Hub. 2092.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
GREAT singer
COMING HERE
William Farmer, the Famous, Gifted
keokuk Musician, Who Has
Been Touring Europe,
Home in June.
REMAIN THREE MONTHS
Expects to Spend Warm Months With
His Parents, and Being Invited,
May Consent to Appear
in Public.

keokuk music lovers and citizens
will be gladly surprised to learn that
William Farmer, the famous young To-
cal baritone, a Keokuk Joy, born and
reared, is to come to Keokuk in June
to reamin three months here before
again returning to Europe, where he
has been for the past two years.
. Several letters have been written
to the well know singer, who has
achived renown throughout the musi-
cal and theatrical world by his wond-
erful voice and ability as an actor,
and have asked him to appear before
Keokuk audiences during his visit
here with his parents. Mr.. Farmer
has made no reply to either of two
letters received by him while on his
present European tour, but it is like
ly that Keokuk pople and those of
surrounding cities will be favored by
the appearance of Mr. Farmer in pub
lie during his respite of three months
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-14
Touring Britain.

England, one of the foremost in the
world. Scotland, Ireland and the
mother country, England are being
made by the company on it's tour, of
which the Keokuk vocalist is one of
the leading members.
He Is son of Mr.. and Mrs T. J.
Farmer of this city and is we'll known
here. Recent photographs have been
sent of him in his plays and have
been admired by people locally.
Photos taken of his parts in the
Masked BALI and other famous
operas in which he has played have
been seen a number of times here.
Altogether, 1t has been seven years
that Mr.. Farmer has been singing in
opera and has been before the public
both of Europe and America. One
year was spent by him in Chicago, two
in New York under Conried, the most
famous theatrical man in the world
and three years in Germany have sup
Piled for the Keokuk young man, one
of the finest musical educations, pro
durable. The present tour in which
he is engaged, has lasted about two
years and will be complete the latte
part of May.