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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-29
One Of Life's Problems.

We are involved SO early in the
spreiudices of SO many whose interest
Is concerned to communicate them to
Us. that It becomes extremely difficult
to distinguish through the rest Of life
what is natural to US and what is artl-
hcial.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-29
TWIN BLOCKS
WILL Be MADE
kuk Business Men Organize
For the Manufacture of
Cement Product.
FACTORY ACROSS RIVER
Business Established WIN be in
Charge Of John Bisshopp-
viii Mean Much to !
Builders.

An reorganization with its purpose, the
manufacture of cement twin blocks,
and known as the ~ eokuk and Ham
ilton Cement Block Co.., was organ.
lied in Hamilton during the week just
past by local citizens and business
men of the neighboring town. Those
who. are directors of the new con-
Germ are Harry e. Bishopp Of Keo-
kuk, A.. i. Macarthur and E. L. Conk-
lin of Hamilton, o. C. Wilson of IA.
hoka, Mo-, and John Bisshopp of Keo-
lsuk.
The manufacture of these twin
blocks" will not be new experiment
according to the men who are father
ing the proposition. and will be re-
sponsible for their market as soon as
actual manufacture of the product has
begun
The manufacture of cement blocks
will, in measure, revolutionize build
ing Of residences as the blocks great
1y resemble stone and can be made
in various colors. 1t will be possible,
at a low figure, to construct residenc-
es and other buildings out of twin
blocks. The blocks are water proof.
The building for manufacture of the
new cement blocks is located on Sec
ond street in Hamilton, and several
pieces Of equipment, an engine, block
machines and mixer have been
placed ready for use. John Bisshopp,
formerly of Beloit. home of the Bliss.
hopp brothers, will superintend the
plant.
Use Sand From Des Moines.
The cement block business is cap
itaiized at $4,000 and more will be
added to conduct it as the corporation
expands its interests and its output
increases. 1t is readily believeable
by those who are acquainted with the
large usage of twin blocks that the
demand for them will be large, es
pccially as this section is to see great
building activity in the next several
years.
Sand from the Des Moines river
will be used in making the cemen,
blocks as that which is taken from
the Mississippi is known to be Of
inferior quality to that of the De:
Moines
ine company controls the outpu
of the Imam block machine in this
territory, and it is believed when thu
merits of the block are fully appr
ciated by the public heavy demand
for them will result This block il
different from the cement block o
common knowledge. Its merit lies II
It's being a twin block, the shape o
each part being similar to the lette
H." and when placed in the wall tn
twin blocks are so arranged as to ere
ate a tube-like hollow which runs tn
entire length of the course of blocks
At the corner of the buildings thes
tuEc-like channels are connected b
r,cans Of Z. mitered block which cal
res the channel. In such constructor
1t can be readily understood how thi
hollow tube runs entirely around tn
structure in every course Of block
laid. The tube-like channels in eac
course OF blocks is connected with tn
tubes in the other courses by vertics
tubes which are formed when tn
ends of the blocks are placed togethe
IN the wall.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-29
Pimples Removed
Quickly
The New Calcium suIphide Treatment
Does Wonders to Every Kind Of
Skin Eruption.
Tail Packaae sent free to prove

Tail Package sent free to prove IL.
You don't want to wait forever and
a day to get rid of your pimples or
other skin eruptions. You want to get
rid of them right now. Next week you
may want to 60 somewhere where
you wouldn't like to have to take the
pimriss along.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-29

Can't look well, eat well or feel
well with impure blood feeding your
body. Keep the blood pure with Bur
deck Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take
exercise. tcep clean and you will have
long life.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-29
THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE.

No Explanation There.
Many a man is living within HIM
self merely because he requires little
room.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
ENGLISH WATER WAGON NEAR
Consumption OF Wet Goods Shows Re.
markabIe DecIine-Gratifying to
Temperance Lovers,
temperance

The statistics of beer and spirit con.
sumption contained in the latest an.
nuaI report of the customs and excise
commissioners must be gratifying
reading to lovers Of temperance. Al.
though during 15O9-1c he consumption
OF beer was only +12,00O barrels less
than in the previous year-a decline
OF approximately Il. per cent.-it
makes a total decrease Of 1858, OOQ
barrels in the last decade, every year
OF which shows a fall in the per cap
tia consumption. For every fifty
glasses OF beer drunk by John Bull in
10000 he consumed only forty.one
last year.
The annual drop in the consumption
Of spirits is much more remarkable.
amounting in 1909-1O to as much as
50 l-3 per cent.-one glass out of every
three. In the ten years the quantity
of spirits drunk at home has fallen
from 45,402,6 500 to 2G,0OS.eOO gallons. a
decline Of AZ per cent; while the con-
sumption per head had fallen over 47
per cent.-one glass OF spirits in 1909
1910 approximately taking the place of
two in 1900-01
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
RIBBONS MAY BE WASHED
And. as Most Mothers Will Agree,
There Is Considerable Economy
in the Plan.

When there are several schoolgirl
daughters in the family the eXpendi-
ture on hair ribbons becomes quite a
considerable item. Fastidous moth
ers who declare that ribbons never
look well when washed should try
the following method:
Make mixture of three ounces OF
soft soap, three tablespoonful OF
honey, to teacupful OF gin and wa.
ter
The ribbon is placed on a board and
scrubbed with the mixture. 1t is then
rinsed by dipping several times in
clean cold water, and not squeezed
out, but hung over line to drip,
then put between cloths and ironed by
drawing the ribbons from under the
iron. This prevents Creasing and a
stringy appearance at finish. The iron
should be kept still with pressure up
on it.
White ribbons Will not turn yellow
when washed if the water is warm in
stead OF hot, and the soap used fine
white quality. Rinse in three waters,
the last being strong blue.
Hang in the sun until half dry, then
press under clean muslin with a warm
iron.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
GOOD TO LEAVE HAIR ALONE
Rarely Does 1t Pay to Seek to I'M
prove on What Nature Has
Ordained.

After all. I would advise no enc 70
change the color of the hair. though it
be as black as Erebus. Nature gives
each face the framework most suit
able to il. She never needs correc-
ton on that point.
Why net dress the hair to suit the
face, no matter what is the prevail
ing fashion?
Hair should he allowed 10 grow gray
naturally. All dyes destroy the beauty
and color of the hair. Let us grace
fully accept the snowy locks of age
They harmonic with the face which
has been changed by time and sor-
row Many faces are softened and
beautified by white hair. 1t is more
graceful and dignitied not to attempt
to repair the ravages OF time-Ex-
change.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
Effective Dress.

A simple but effective dress worn
recently by a young girl is a broad
striped blue and white cotton made
with tunic bound with blue, a mar.
row belt embroidered with currant
tinted chenille, full bodice, pretty
well hidden by an old-fashioned EN-,
broidered white muslin collar. cover
ing the shoulders, and made in front
with plated ends of the same en-
broidered muslin, the white hat hav.
ing an outstanding crown, white and
blue tulips set up against it,
Blue foulards with large lozenge
spots find great deal of favor for
girls at garden parties, made with the
deep sailor collar of the same, bound
with soft blue silk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
OUTPUT OF BEER ON DECLINE
Vienna journal Estimates Decrease at
Nearly Million and Half HectoIitres
important Data.

The worlds output of beer during
the year 1909 amounted, according to
the estimates annually compiled by a
Vienna journal, to 800, 1872, 900 hectoli-
tres, as against 1880, 900 in 190S-a
decrease of nearly three and a half
millions. The hectolitre equals %
gallons, so that, stated in English
measure. the 1909 output was rather
more than 1873 100000 barrels. When
this total comes to be divided among
the different nations, America is cred
tied with the largest output-namely,
1Ol,O00,000 hectolitres, or over one
third of the who.e-America being
taken to include the whole continent
CT North and South America The
output of the United States alone is
under 100000 hectolitres. The
figures for the German empire are 10
C9O,O00 hectolitres, and therefore, oc-
cupy first place. The United King
dom comes third on the list. with
55,S6I0O0 Eectoltres. No other coun-
try approaches these three. The
fourth Is taken by Austria-Hungary
with 22,009G0O hectolitres, Belgium
coming fifth with 16,4Sj.000 ard
France taking sixth place with 14.22S.-
600 hectolires. Russias output is
estimated at 100000, Sweden's at g.
100000, Denmark. 2,790,O00, Swift
erland at 100000, and Hollands at
1,5OS,O0O hectolitres. Italy, Norway,
Spain, Roumania, Bulgaria, Greece,
Servia and Portugal among European
countries follow in the order named
with quantities ranging from 100000
down to $4,000 hectolitres. Australia
and New Zealand together produced
about 100000, Canada about las,
600, and Natal and Cape Colony to-
gether about 10000 hectolitres The
last named is just half the quantity
now brewed in Japan.
The number of breweries is greatest
In Germany G4,S70), the United
Kingdom possessing Asp, Belgium g..
$40, France 2.776, Austria-Hungary l..
2S9, Denmark 3S7, Sweden 222, Nor.
way 40, Holland, 462. Switzerland, 100,
Russia, 800, and the United States
about 1000. In Germany, Bavaria
takes first place in regard to con.
sumption per head of the population,
which stands at 2S3 litres. though
Salzberg is a good second with 231 Ii.
tres. Belgium stands third with 22S.
the United Kingdom following with
1873, Denmark with 100, the United
States, with about so, Sweden with 81
and France with SO litres.
These facts indicating the power
and extent Of the world traffic in beer
furnish important data Tor study by
temperance reformers and students OF
economics everywhere, but may by nc
means BE regarded as ground for dis
enlargement in the worldwide cam
naign against the liquor evil since the
whole trend Of modern times among
all nations is set steadfast and over
whelming!y against the tide of in
temperance
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
Effects of Education.

An encampment of citizen soldiers
was recently held in Wales, and at it's
close the following encouraging re
port was made: Not a single case
Of drunkenness was reported, not a
single man was brought before the
officers, and not single man was
seen to be under the influence of
drink. 1t is notable also that. judg-
ing by the proportion of men who pre-
ferred to be supplied with mineral
waters to beer or other intoxicants at
meals, more than GO Per cent of the
men are abstaiuers." Certainly the
education Of the people respecting
the injurious effects of alcohol is be
ginning to tell.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
Mating RUGS.

When purchasing mating get sew
eral yards extra, with which to make
summer rugs. You can cut this ex-
ira piece into desired lengths and fin
lsh them neatly on the edges by pull
ing out the straws to the depth of
several inches and tying up the
threads.
These rugs protect the floor cover
ing quite as well as heavier ones and
have the advantage of being without
fuzz and easily cleaned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Dresses Of blue serge can practical
ly be considered staple merchandise.
as they are usually in good demand
for general wear, says the Drygoods
Economist. This Geason they will be
especially favored and are being fca-
tured with brisht-colored trimmings
and white, The blue and white com
bination has been particularly popular
in Paris, and manufacturers who have
several models showing the white or
blue and white trimmings anticipate
they will take we'll with the trade
judging from the orders already
placed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
PROFIT IN SHEEP
Feeder Sheep and Lambs Are
Now Cheap.
GOOD MONEY IN PROSPECT
A seIf-EvIdent Proposition.

Good growing stock OF any kind that
Is selling below the cost of production
IS always a safe investment, If the
purchaser is prepared to take good
care of it.
He who buys and develops such
stock IS almost certain to make a
good profit in doing so, because pro-
duction will not long continue at q
loss, while consumption Of staples
must go on steadily.
Not many others are buying such
stock, or else it would not be selling
so cheaply, and It follows logically
and consistently that when It has
been grown and finished for market,
there will then be a comparative
scarcity of such finished stock and
such good prices will be realized for It
that handsome profit will result from
the deal.
This reasoning IS self-evident, and
applies with especial emphasis to tho
present situation in feeder sheep and
lambs.
Last years conditions are now re-
versed. Then nearly everybody was
crazy to feed sheep and lambs, and
an immense number were sold and
shipped to the country at about the
highest prices on record. This to-
gether with an enormous corn crop
Of high feeding value, a world OF
perfectly cured roughage and splen-
did winter feeding season were fac
tors that combined to produce a heavy
supply Of fat sheep and lambs for
market during the early part Of this
year, while retailers Of meats held
up prices to consumers, so that con-
sumption was limited, with the nat
ural and logical result Of low prices
and feeders losses in most instances.
In consequence of last years I'M
profitable experience and present
scarcity Of grass and hay, most farm
ers and many professional feeders Of
sheep and lambs are now avoiding the
market, and very few are being ship
ped to the country, while prices are
the lowest since 1904. In fact, feed
er sheep and lambs are selling on the
market today for less than the cost Of
production.
These facts mean that early next
year there will be a scarcity OF fat
sheep and lambs at market, and COM
paratively high prices will prevail.
Those who have the nerve to go con-
trary to the crowd and invest in good,
thin but thrifty feeder sheep and
lambs at the present low price, will
have no cause to regret their enterpris-
ing independence when they come to
market them in finished condition.
The concensus of opinion Of the
best minds in the trade is that since
both prices for feeding stock and pros.
poets for fat stock are much better
than they were last year, therefore the
opportunities for profit are CORE
spOndingly better. In fact, the whole
situation is the reverse OF last year
Now is the time TO buy, because
range conditions are such that most
OF the sheep and lambs will come to
market from the range regions ready
for slaughter, while fewer Of the feed.
er classes will be marketed during the
remainder Of this year and the supply
will not equal the probable Fall de-
mand, so that prices are likely to be
materially higher in October and No
vember
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

This pretty dress is made up in
Shantung in a light shade of blue.
The full bodice has a little square
yoke embroidered with shades of
brown, green or blue silk, the waist
band and cuffs being embroidered to
match.
The full gathered skirt has two
tucks made above the hem; it is sewn
to the same band as bodice, and both
fasten at back
Material required Three yards thr-
ty-four inches wide.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
Motor comets.

New motor 5onrets are made up en-
tirely Of wide and narrow plated
frills. These are put on a thin gauze
foundation which is stiffened with
wire. Tho frills are often made of
black and white ribbon and held in
place around the mi5dIe of the bonnet
by a twO-inch band of black velvet.
Green is a fayorite color for summer
and stone gray has proved a service.
able one.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
Ho Knew Jim,

Jim had made an unsuccessful at
tempt to conquer the world and came
back to the Tennessee town dirty,
worn out and hungry.
Uncle John" he said melodra.
matiCally, Il came home to die"
NO, dod CAST you," said unsympa.
thetic Uncle John, lou came home to
eat."-Success Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
Two Things az Once.

Everything on the table should be-
thoroughly clean and sterilized Hew-
tits Easy Task Laundry soap is q
cleanser and sterilizer. 1t not only
thoroughly cleans cut glass, crockery,
table ware, but it paralyzes germs and
microbes and sends them down tho
sink spout with the suds. Ask your
grocer for a nickel cake Of Hewitt's
Easy Task, the White Kind.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
Stop Whisky Business.

Edison, the great inventor. saws:
Art will be increased and distributed
as we emerge more and more from
the dog stage. Society will have to
stop this whisky business. which Is
like throwing sand in tae bearings Of
steam engine"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
WifeIv Sarcasm.

81 hear they are wearing nothing
but old clothes at Plunkvilleunder-
the Peak That's the place for you to
go, wife"
yes. l can take seven trunks OF
old clothes. II old clothes are the
racket, / can make a splurge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

DEe Of the weather experts explains
ana: q staenant streak of air near the
a<.n1toy has been responsible for the
hnT weather OF the present summer
We are hasy hoping the streak Of
szaGnant air will keep on being stag
x7Mg through the coming winter
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

That wealthy New Yorker who
Sreks privacy By building fence $50
trx4 high around his house will have
4he satisfaction Of knowing that the
wgc2usive frog at the bottom of a well
RGs 10 advantage of him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Erom Paris comes as the newest
xaiag in woman's fashions the aero
plane sleeve, the armhole OF which
nxtends from tne shoulder to the
gaigt II Is the beholder instead OF
ths wearer who is sent up In the air
asy 4Eis weird creation
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

One man gets divorce because his
wife will not kiss him and another
9eayes home because his wife kisses
Rim too often. Men are hard TO
satisfy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

New York reports the meanest thief
NE have heard Of recently. He has
been stealing electric fans out Of the
offices OF overheated millionaires.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

A French scientist announces that
shere never was any such person as
Julius Caesar. If the French scientist
3S right Mark Antony made a Inc ora
9inn over nothing
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

ssrminators Of mice. but the practice
VIII never become popular among
rhcse who are inclined to be con-
Siyial.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

A Los Angeles man was fined 10
CENTS for assault and battery. Los
Angeles is great place TO live II one
rs a heavyweight and in good physi-
Ga! condition
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

A mule that is not to be ridden
nights or worked days becomes the
property OF a Tennesseean. by will.
'sghat is he to do with it?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

IA eastern lady ruined a valuable
Agqiqpe clock by throwing 1t at her
2sazs band Her aim probably was so
ysNor Thxt she hit the sink or the baby
g,TeIa,3 piano instead of her husband
SU2pcn should always be careful
RbCai throwing things which are
z~&sxiy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

In Missouri the sunflower has been
@sHicially declared to be a weed, and
Kansas is defiantly invited TO make
abe most OF it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Water is growing scarcer in Manhat-
sRn and the Bronx. New Workers will
Rave to cut out the chaser.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

1t is one Of the saving graces Of
false teeth that they never almost
drown anybody the way cork legs do
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

That the governors of twenty-three
states favor uniform divorce laws may
result in putting divorce in strait
Jacket.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

We know a man who will beat
Beachey's altitude record when he
vets the bill for his wife's fall MILL
lRry.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

a Milwaukee man declares that h!a
wife ccmmunes with spirits and he
alerefore wants divorce. 1t IS usually
abe male member Of the family who Is
5Tz.9sa1@ssad In spiritG
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Reading a Paragraph seems to be
much like reading an Egyptian obel.
ask. only more so.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Walking is one Of the best possible
means of exercise. but most people are
content with knowing it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Man can now fly higher than the
Birds do. The birds. however, take no
thought of the price Of gasoline.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

As a matter Of fact. flying is still
dangerous; but the danger will never
rs eliminated without practice and ex-
pertinent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

8-ng Angeles policemen are to wear
g10i'er shates. Now the small 10y will
yeszru more than ever to be police
man when lie grows up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Automobiles who are killed in
1aces do not even advance the cause
Of science.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Ask the man who is doing the other
mans work what he thinks Of vaca-
lions as an institution
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

SGDagiDs the genius who sits in a
Hot office in a city engaged in writ
Exc about ne Inducements OF the re-
xcr3.s On his Hne Of railroad,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

You have been misinformed. Es-
T4eralda. Very few aviators have been
injured by the breaking of the hangar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Says London dairyman: Cows are
made happy by music" Moosic. don't
you mean?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Fortunately the past tense Of the
verb Ito fly" is usually landed safe
2y."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Soon the vacation season will take
a well earned rest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Trains seem to be more dangerous
than aeroplanes these days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Oysters are preparing for their busy
season
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05

Words are sometimes the result Of
thouEht. but too often they are not
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-10-05
important TO Mothers

Do YOU ever have Headache, Toothache,
or Earache? Most people do. HamlinS
Wizard Oil is the best household remedy
and Iniment for these everyday troubles.