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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

President Joy. of the Keokuk In
dustrial Association, went over to
Hamilton today to be present at the
inspection OF the power dam by state
officials and other prominent Illinois
citizens.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
FUNERAL NOTICE.

ANDERSON-Funeral services over
the remains of the late D. W. An
derson will be held tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock from the Union
Baptist church, conducted by Rev.
Bowles of Fort Madison, assisted by
Rev. Brewer. Friends invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
KEOKUK WOMEN
HIGHLY HONORED
Two Local Members Of the o. e. 8.
Elected TO High Offices at
Des Moines Convention

Two Keokuk ladies'. Mrs. NJ E. Dix.
on and Mrs. Mary Bland were highly
honored at the recent o. E. S. conven-
ton just concluded in Des Moines.
Mrs. Dixon who was the local delegate
to the Grand Chapter convention, was
elected Grand Lecturer. and Mrs.
Bland was elected Grand Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

STUDENTS Teachers, Gnyone can
make SIS to $40 daily at our health
full outdoor work advertising and dis
tributing samples. Experience I'M
necessary. Whole or part time. D. D.
Macy. sales manager, 222 N. Des-
PLANES street, Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
FUNERAL NOTICE.

REAL-The funeral OF John F.
Real will be held at ST. Peters Cath
olic church at 8 O'Clock, Tuesday
morning, May 2s, Rev. Father Giles
pie officiating Friends invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
carrit A Dobbs, . Faithful Private
Waterman Of Manufacturing Es-
Adjustments Died at
He Home.
EIGHT YEARS OLD
Been In Failing Health For Year
With Stomach Troubie which
Developed Finally Into
Cancer.

At $3.50 o'clock this morning Garrr
A Dobbs died at his home, 1893
Charles street, after . long illness
continuing through several months.
The deceased was native of Holland
where he was born fifty-eight years
ago the goth of last October. In that
country he was married to Miss Ida
Sitsmore thirty-three years ago.,
In April. 1888. twenty-three years
ago, they came to the United states,
landing in New York and coming di.
rectly to Keokuk where he had re-
sided continuously since his arrival
here
The larger portion of his residence
here he had been employed as priv
ate Waterman. Nine years he was
employed In that capacity by the Tab
er Lumber company and five years
and six months with the Keokuk Bar
rel company. He was kindly man
respected by his neighbors and faith
full to every trust with his employers
He was kind husband and gener.
GUS father.
Sick for a Year.
For year he had been troubled
with q serious stomach ailmerlt which
grew gradually worse and for month
or more he was in bed part OF ths
time. About three weeks ago he was
confined to his bed and finally pass
ed away. Cancer Of the stomach wal
the fatal disease and his final taking
! away, though not unexpected. 4was
heard with regret by those who knew
him to respect him and sympathize
with him in his long suffering. While
not member of the church, he at
tended the United Presbyterian ser
vices with his wife, who is a member
OF that congregation.
Mr.. Dobbs is survived by his wife
Mrs. Ida Dobbs; three sons, Olive
Dobbs OF Keokuk; Ralph Dobbs o
Rock Island, H.; Henry Dobbs a
home and Mrs. Walter Blaidsdell
and three grandchildren. Edith Blaids
dell and Virginia and Chester Dobbs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS

BARBER COLLEGE-Learn barber
trade. Tools furnished, wages paid.
Power City Barber College, % North
Fifth street. Keokuk. Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

vfAv1-Non-surgfcaI home treatment.
Grace NJ. Heller. lock box 266. Ft
Madison. Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
Well Known Citizen Died at His
Home 1909 Des Molnes Street
at AIS O'Clock sun
day Afternoon.
FIFTY YEARS SERVICE
Began His Career as a Pressman In
The Gate City Office Years
Aso-Funeral Held
Tomorrow.

John Francis Real, a native and
well known citizen of Keokuk, who
had lived in the city most of his life,
yielded to the rayages of long ILL.,
ness and passed to his reward, re-
GREETED by large list of friends and
acquaintances. He died at his home,
1903 Des Moines street, at Ais o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The cause OF
his death was complication of dis
eases. Five weeks ago he was oper-
ated on for fistula. While he had been
i'll at home for some time before the
operation was performed, he was
down town week previous, about
six weeks ago, and his friends gave
him warm and hopeful greeting not
thinking that SO soon they would be
called upon to drop a flower OF
tribute and tear of sorrow upon his
bier.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

Miss Ruby Helflemann Of Niota,
H., is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. F..
Lutz. nsf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
If Your Head Aches
You Cans Think Fast

To be alert, vigorous and think the right
thing at the right time, you must not let
headache become chronic, whether from
heat, cold. stomach or NERVOUSNESS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

LosT-Auto OIL side lamp, bottom,
between Montrose or in Keokuk.
Notify and receive reward. r. S. Lat
ia, Montrose, Iowa. or leave at Gate
City office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
Hicks Capudino
Stops Headache

It's liquid-pleasant to take and quick
reflective.
capudine removes cause of headache
capudine helps you to think clearly
loo. 25c, Doc at drug stores.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
Born In keokuk.

Mr.. Real was born in Keokuk, De-
cember 2. fifty-four years ago. He at
tended the Catholic parochial and
the Carey public school OF the city. At
the age OF thirteen he commenced his
career in a printing establishment,
taking an humble place in, The Gate
City office and was finally promoted
to responsible place in the press.
room where he remained until he
came in charge of that room of this
paper Wishing to become more eff
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Good cook and expert
enced chambermaid at the CONNER
cial Hotel
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Gilbert & Co. Grand
piano. $4,000. w. w. Kimball Co.
BOT Main st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

WANTED-Two walters. Good wages.
Apply at Mission Inn. II s. Third.
st. Bell phone 1883.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

FOR SALEASecond hand Smith ana
Barnes piano. $4,000. w. W. KIM
ball Co., 307 Main st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

WANTED Boys and young men to
learn shoemaking. Good pay while
learning. Apply at Shoe Factory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two large, newly fur
nished rooms, modern. 11o2 Bank
Phone 1125-red.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

WANTED Girls at the American
Rice & Cereal Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

FOR sALE-s1,5 800 buys six room cot
tage in good repair: city water, els
tern, plenty of fruit, hen house; four
block from Fifth and Main on south
side. On the market fer ten days
only. Telephone Bell 2S4 red.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

LOST-Pair rimless eye glasses,
automatic holder. Reward. Return
to this office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

WANTED-Berry pickers at Mont
rose. Iowa. Apply w. D. Curtis, R.
F. d. No. 8.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

FOR SALE pair ton Chicago
standard wagon scales, good as
new; also new office building 12x16.
Enquire Parsons coal office, Hamilton,
III.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-27

WANTED Dining room girl at Smith
hotel, 1925 Main street.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
From New York World.

From New YorkW
be
raised $2O0 which used the campgn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
Will Study Cost of Living.

A course on prices and the cost OF
living will be given at the University
of Wisconsin this year. The new
course, which will be in charge Of Prof.
r. H. Hess, will be concerned with
detailed study of prices and marketing
conditions in the United States during
the last twenty years. How the mid
dleman takes the profit from the pro-
ducer will be one of the interesting
facts brought out.
As study of all products can not be
undertaken in a course of this kind, at
teption will be given to the three great
products, wheat. cotton, and meat
which tipify market and price changes
in general. The reason why the prlce
of meat has advanced about four per
cent year during the last twenty
years, and aow systems Of marketing
influence the price Of products are two
important topics that will be treated
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Callaway-DaviS.

Platteville News, Sept. 81; Miss
Georgia Galloway and DR.. John Davis
were united in marriage at the home of
the brides father, Mr.. George Gala
way, Wednesday noon by Rev. Bau-
chop. They We're unattended. None
but the relatives and few intimate
friends were present for the ceremony.
The bride wore gown of tan silk
poplin and carried bouquet of brides
roses and lilies of the valley.
After congratulations wedding
breakfast was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis left on the Northwestern evening
train for Colorado, where they will be
guests at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Fred Schroeder.
Both young people are we'll known
in Platteville, Mrs. Davis being one Of
Platteville's young women and DR..
Davis attended school here,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Il. N. Olmsted.

Belmont Success: MRS. Mary.sJane
Olmsted died at her 'home in Mitchell,
5. Dakota, Wednesday Sept IS, 1912,
after an illness of three weeks duration.
Mary Jane Ross was born at Mineral
Point, Wis, April "a, 1913 She was
the daughter of DR., David Ross and
Margaret Ross, both OF whom died
with the cholera in 1851. She finished
her education at Rockford, H., and
was married to N. I. Olmsted of Bel
mont in 1865, after his return from the
civil war; he belonged to Company T..
18th Wis, and made this place their
home for many years. Her husband
died May 30, 1890. Six children were
born unto them, four Of whom are now
living, namely, Mrs. Margaret s. Null
len Of Montana: Will Z. and Nathan
Olmsted of Mitchell, S. Dakota; and
Frank II Olmsted of Platteville, Wis.
also four grand children.
The remains arrived at Belmont
Saturday, Sept 2lst and were taken to
the NJ f church where Rev. II. s.
Withbee delivered very able sermon
10 the large audience Of old acquain-
tances whom bad come TO pay their
last tribute Of respect 10 their departed
friend and neighbOr. The remains
were laid 70 rest in Belmont cemetery
besides those Of her husband
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
THE IOWA COUNTY COURT
Proceedings Before Judge Aldro
jerks, County Judge.

Reported by w. II. Thomas. Register in
Probate.
Estate of William A. Jones, petition
for administration.
Estate of Henry Wedlake, adjustment
of claims.
Estate of Rachel Howell, adjustment
of claims.
Estate of Hiege Olson, petition for
administration.
Estate of Elizabeth Ann Hoskins, ad =
justment of claims.
Estate of Honora Muldoon, adjust
ment of claims.
Estate of Elizabeth Hamilton, petit
ton for administration.
Estate of William Benoy, adjustment
of claims.
Estate of Thomas E. James, adjust
ment of claims.
Estate of Joseph Saries, petition for
administration.
Estate of Joseph Trenary. adjustment
of claims
Estate of David Brown, Sr. adjust
ment of claims.
Estate of James D. Martin, final
hearing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
Sheboygan Cheese Prices.

Sheboygan, Sept. Thirty factor :
les offered 1898 boxes of cheese on the
call board today and all sold as follows
554 cases Young Americas at 164c, As
daisies at 1850, 1914 cases longhorns at
1890, 1888 at 1890, 1. 163 at l6tc, and 1853
boxes square prints at 16tc.
Sales year ago today on the Sheboy
gan board were: 5S2 cases Young
Americas at 1870, As daisies at 1870, 1875
cases longhorns at 1870, 1901 at 13fc.
and 26S boxes square prints at lac.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
PU BLIC SALES
CHARLES cOLLARD.

Having sold my farm, situated one
and quarter miles east of Edmund
/ will sell all my personal property at
auction, on
Wednesday, Oct. 9,
Thirteen Horses-TwO Clyde pedigreed
mares, one four and one two years old,
one two year old CLYDE Stallion, one
large four year old mare, pair black
geldings three years old, bay gelding
two years Old bay gelding three years
old, two fillies three years old, one team
of work horses, black saddle pony.
All the mares are bred to thorough
bred Clyde horse.
Ninety two Cattle-91 two year old
steers. A very fine lot of steers nearly
all of them high grade Short Horns.
One milk cow.
Farm machinery, etc.-McCormick
reaper, Mccormick mower, Mccormick
corn binder, horse rake, four horse
harrow, corn shelter, sulky pillow, two
cultivators, stubble plow, oseillating
bob sleigh, pulverizer, one wagon, two
buggies, road cart.
Four sets double harness, and one
single harness.
Hay and Grain-50 tons of hay, 30
acres of corn in field.
Sale to commence at 10 a. IN. Lunch
at II 80.
Terms of Sale-Sums of under $40
cash; sums of $40 or over one year s
time on bankable paper at 7 per cent
interest. CHARLES COLLARD.
P A. Bishop, auctiOneer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03

Estate of Rev. John ID. Davies, hear
ing petition for administration.
Estate of Mary f. Matthews, hea ring
petition for sale of real estate.
Estate of George Paulson, final hear
ing.
Estate of Rhoda Curry, hearing peti
ton for sale of real estate.
Estate of Lewis Anderson final hear
ing.
Estate of Moses f. Larson, hearing
petition for administration.
Estate of Elizabeth Reyes, hearing
petition for administration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
BuYLRR@aD ESTATE
IN A SOLID AND PROSPEROUS TOWN
Following are good opportunities by
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency

AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE:

The j. j Heathcock residence in the
Second Ward. $ room house with hath nom
and closets, and all modern Improvements.
1t is conveniently located and is in eNer-way
desirable home. There is n good barn ON the
place
Lot No. 4, in Oates subdivision, Har-
rison'S survey OF the city of Mineral Point.
Lot now owned by Mrs. Matt Kietfer.
Lot situated ON the corner of Vine
and South street near the fourth ward school
Building This property is centrally located
and viii he sold ut Y bargain.
The Ralph Fitzsimmons property on
Hoard street, The house contains three MONS
aud property is all in good repair. Price $500.
House and lot in the third ward,
The house is comparatively new, and contain
four large rooms Good basement and good
cistern. VIII he sold very cheap.
House aud five lots, in south part of
the city. House contains four rooms. There is
good spring on the place; good haru and
chicken house Property will I've sold at a
reasonable prlcc, and on reasonable terms.
Lot No : in the Oates Subdivision on
the west part OF Dodge street.
,ity and farm property. 1t will pay in
CRAWFORD BROS.
Mineral Point, Wis,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03

The Charles Burghart residence, in
South part Of Mineral Point city. This pro.
perty will be sold at very reasonable price.
1t consists of house and two lots house contains
eight rooms, closets and pantry; good cellar
and cistern; barn on the place.
A good residence on Ridge street;
house has eight rooms; good cellar and good
cistern: house is electric lighted and has hot
water and hot air furnace.
A large and very nice new residence
in the first ward New building with modern
improvements; suitably arranged for two fami-
lies. Will sell at a low price for 50 good place
The undivided one half interest in
the stone warehouse east of the railway tracks
at the depot.
The home of the late John Penhal.
Logon situated in the second ward south part Of
Mineral Point city; house contains seven rooms
closets, pantry; has good cellar; good well at
the house; wood house and barn; about half
acre of land, with fruit trees, etc. VIII I've sold
at q reasonable price.
Two new houses, situated on Mineral
street. in First ward. Each house has tiverooms
pantry and two closets and cellar. viii he sold
cheap.
We have some very good offerings in
tending purchasers to investigate.
Telephone a.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03

Having sold my farm, situated one
and quarter miles east of Edmund
/ will sell all my personal property at
auction, on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
Please Settle.

Parties owing for the services Of the
Uren Harker horse in 1911 will please
call and settle with W. n. Uren on the
farm or with Joseph Hsrker in Mineral
Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
Good Practice.

Father. can beat anything In col
lege. well. don't worry, son III see
10 II that you'll have plenty OF rugs
10 keep you In trim this summer"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
Qualification.

When men strive for posts OF trust.
they must be somewhat post.like them
selves, and stand steady Herbert
Kaufman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03
Calming Her.

Mrs. Fidget-"What's that noise
hear down In the library" Mr.. Ndges
Must be the history repeating itself.
Go TO sleep.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-03

BASTARD Might Be Valuable.
1t is suggested that the bustard, a
kind Of bird in China, be domesticated
in America 1t weighs from IA to Is
pounds and the flesh Is well favored
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PRINCE WALES
 GUEST FALL|ERES
Special Nugget Service.

PARIS, July 24. Edward Albert the oldest son of King George ", is now the guest of President Emilio Fallieres. The Prince of Wales has been spending several weeks in Paris persuing his studies. and is surround ed by an able corps of instructors.
 The young man. now eighteen years of age. has entered but little into the social life of Paris. his work being laid out for him. under orders of King George ". his father. and it does not allow of much gayety.
 The Prince of Wales will be the guest of President Falliares for sev- eral days. and in official circles this Is looked upon as the ground work of closer relationship between En- gland and France.
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GENUINE ICE CREAM.

For ice cream made from genuine cream, instead of "esnned cream" O, milk go to Toby's.
 We make a speciality of ice cream and are making the came from gen. uine cows cream. To get the best be sure to ask for Toby's.
 ToBY'S CANDY KITCHEN.
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N.J. DELEGATES
 FOR ROOSEVELT
Special Nugget Service.

ASHBURY, July 25.-A Roosevelt party has been formed in the state, and will elect delegates to the inde- pendent progressive convention to be held in Chicago carly in August
 The delegates to the independent convention have been selected, and thy will go instructd for Theodore Roosevelt, as the candidate for presi- dent upon a platform now being pre- pared by the colonel.
 There Is not the enthusiasm exhibit od in the selection of delegates to the indeendent conyntion as during the days whn Taft and Roosevelt were trying to secure delegates to the re publican convention which met in Chicago last June.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-07-27

KEEP AWAIT STAY AWAY.
 If you come you surs have to stay, they all go homo late (poor wifs), none but the deaf can break away from such music. BOB.
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KILLS GIRL FOR
 REFUSING ELOPE
KILLS GIRL FOR REFCS. ... Special Nugget Service.

DENVER, July 24.-Eugene Miller shot and killed young stenographer yesterday afternoon for refusing to clopa with him.
 The murderer is now lodged in jail and will have to pay the penalty of his crime. for it is considered one of the most cold blooded deeds ever com mitted in the city.
 Miller went to the office where the young stenographer was working and waited for her to leave the building to return home. He accosted tn, young woman and informed her everything had been perfected for them tu elupos and when she refused he drew a revolver and killed her.
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HOW IS YOUR FRUIT SUPPLY7

Peaches, PIums, Canteloupes, Wat ernelons, green corn, eauliflower, rhu- barb, cucumbers, and celery at Royal Fruit Store.
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,cIeNTIFIc DEMONSTRATION.

SCIENTIFIC DEMONSTRATION. Egyptian, Crystal and Magic Hindoo Mirror Readings. sittinss $f.0o. Hours ii a. m. to 5p. n. and tilI
 10 p. n.
 PEUIiN MIHR, Third House from Corner of Camp
 bells Way.
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HIS JULY BRIDE A HONOLULU LADY
Special Nugget Service.

HONOLULU, July 25.-There took place last evening upon the island a wedding wherein one Henry Smart was made the happy groom of mil lionairess well known throughout the length and breadth of Hawaii. named Belma Kahilnonapopiillani.
 The wedding was one of great splen- dor. and recalled the early days of Hawaii. when Queen Lill. would hold court and decorations. rich costumes were much the fashion in the dusky maiden land.
 The bride is very wealthy her par ents owning vast sugar and other plantations upon the island. and the name of Kahilnonapopiilani. is well known throughout Hawaii.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-07-27
OUTSIDE BEER AT EAGLE

For outside beer bottled or on draft go to the Eagle, where tt can bs secured by the giass, bottle or case
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-07-27

TO GET THE NEWS. That interests Alaskans you should subscribe for the Daily Nugget. $3.oo per month delivered.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-07-27

MILLINARY GOODS. For ladies and ehiIdrsn drss rec ar dress goods, also trimmings, sss. Call at Mrs. Wanser, opposite New C 'rrt. house.
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.SW|NDLER GETS
 TERM } YEARS
Special Nugget Service.

KANSAS CITY. Iuiy 25.--Augustus Moreaux. the noted I1lI swind!gr. ha- l'en sentenced t. :cria uf thrc, years in the state penitentiary.
 Moureaux was recently convicted oi being guilty in connec'ivT wra many land frauds wherein pyypia were sw,n- dled out of thousands C dollars by his clever schemes to get them to in vest.
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SEND YOUR LAUNDRY

To the Peoples Laundry where you will receive good work executed by none but white employees. who receive the standard wages.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
HAY SEED FREE FROM WEEDS.

National Crop Improvement Service.I
The very best seed obtainable
should always be purchased. 1t is sell
dom wise to buy an inferior quality
because it is cheaper in price. A free
test will be made Of the seed at any Of
the state agricultural colleges, which
will show the kind and number of
weed seeds and the per cent of germi-
nation. II less than 80 per cent of the
seeds will grow, or IL it contains any
dodder or many weed seeds Of other
kinds, the seed should be rejected. All
seed should be bought subject to test.
1t is better to obtain seed which has
been produced under conditions slm-
lar to those which exist where the
seed is to be used. Seed should never
he purchased from the South to be
used in the North and 1t is usually
best to avoid seed grown under irriga-
ton