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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
Would Make X Riuht.

He was an ardent lover. an Irish
lover and a practical penniless lover.
1t was st. Patrick's eve and in his
hand he bore a pot of real Irish sham.
rock.
They were raised on the oul sod, )"
he said, as he presented the pot to
Biddy, raised on the oNld sod OF Ire
land"
Sure, now, Murphy" cried his lady
in delight. how really sweet of We.
How perfect they are and how fresh.
Sure, do believe that there's q lit.
tie dew ON em yet"
Murphy flushed slightly. "Begorra,
know there is," reluctantly con-
fessed Murphy, "but praise heaven
it'll be paid tomorrow"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
Tne quality Of western canaaa

Tn0 quallty OF Webtorn Chnhuo
wheat Is recognized everywhere.
The latest census returns show that
in the Province OF Manitoba, which
stands out as one Of great wealth and
wonderful opportunity, the land area
under wheat increased from 1,965, 200
acres in 1900 to 2,760,471 acres in 1910.
being an increase Of 40.46 per cent. In
the decade. The wheat area Of 1911
is greater than that Of 1910 by 1874. 46T
acres. There are increases in the area
Of production OF all cereals for 1910
over 1900, excepting peas and mixed
grains.
or cereals grown in 1910 the largest
gross monetary return per acre was
given by peas with $20.51, followed by
beans with $l637, fall wheat with
1857, corn for husking with SASS.
fax $11.15, buckwheat $11.O6. spring
wheat 1904. The smallest returns
we're obtained from oats, rye and bar"
ley In the order named.
The average value per farm holding
Of field crops, vegetables and fruit
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

was $1,024.71 in 1910, as against
$51S03 in 1900, being an increase OF
1918 per cent. in the decade.
Coming back to the crops Of 1913, it
may safely be said that the yield OF
wheat in Saskatchewan will be about
115,OOOO0O bushels, with an average
yield Of over 90 bushels per acre.
Oats, which are but fair crop, will
yield an average equal to that OF last
year. Barley is excellent, while fax,
of which the average is considerably
less than last year, will produce a
greater average than for years. What
is said of these crops will apply to all
districts.
Under date of August 18th. report
comes from Regina which says:
Unless some dire calamity occurs
in the next few days farmers Of the
Regina district will reap the greatest
wheat crop ever recorded in the West.
"a correspondent made an automo-
bile trip to the north and west OF the
city, over twenty.seven miles being
covered. Several fields were seen
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11


the brightest. 1t was not only in
wheat but in fax, oats and barley, the
same splendid conditions obtained.
Rains In all parts of the country came
at the right time and the best Of
weather throughout the season pre-
vailed in all parts.
The hay crop was excellent. Al
falfa, clover and timothy grasses were
good, and many farmers are now cul.
tivating these splendid folders.
The homestead shack is giving place
TO comfortable residences. Large
barns are being erected where the i'm
provised log and mud stable gave shell
ter to the few head of cattle that the
early settler may have had in his pos
session. Fields are fenced, roads con-
structed and great fields OF grain and
pasture land are always in evidence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
Puzzle.

Dad, tell me one thing
What is it, my SOM"
III the fathers were to hold con.
crosses to agree on what they wanted
like the mothers. would they he pop
concerts?"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
Driven 70 II,

MY husband doesn't care for grand
opera"
But notice he applauds vigorous
~"
'ITr docs that to keep awake"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

k, Western Canada.
which were almost ripe enough for the
binder. Others require about a week
more warm weather, but everywhere
was the indication Of q phenomenal
yield. Oats do not average up with
the wheat, but several good fields were
seen. This time next week the hum
of the binder should be the prevalent
music around Regina.
zone farm was passed on which
there was one square mile of the finest
wheat imaginable. 1t is just turning
yellow and will run forty bushels to
the acre"
In Alberta there will be q high
yield OF all grains. Wheat will be a
heavier average than last year. Oats
about the same, fax heavier and bar
ley about the same.-Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
GETTING the VACATION Fund.

i've got 500 laid aside that I'm
going to blow in on q jolly vacation"
Fine! How did you do it, old
chap?'
writing jokes about fellows that
60 on vacations and come back and
wish they hadn't"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
Summer Annoyances

such as pricllly heat, ivy poisoning.
insect bites and offensive perspiration
are quickly relieved by applying
Tyree's Antiseptic Powder. 25c. at
druggists or write ]. s. Tyree, Wash
ington, d. c., for free sample.-Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
FLYING BICYCLE IS LATEST
Arranged With Steering and Driving
Wheels and Carries Large
Lifting Propeller.

The flying" bicycle comprises
pair Of bicycle frames. with steering
and driving wheels. and a centrally
located shaft, rising to a considerable
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

"geating the plowshare into a sword
must be some stunt"
"Oh. don't know. beat n Peoria
colonel into a saloon the other day"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

It takes q wife with true faith to
brag about her husbands ability. even
when she doesn't believe in 1t herself.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

Teacher-Bobby. is this. sentence
correct: She'll 90 whether she wants
Ho 'or not?
Bobby-No. miss.
.hsachgr-Why not?
sBoBBy-Becanss abe won't 50 e ahs
c81ns Faht'ta
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
Some Barney.

SuH1c bTsTHty.
Woman of House Ito tramp)-What
do you mean by coming to the front
door?
Tramp-Sure. nam, it's not the
foine lady loike yourself Old be see
In in the kitchen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces innnmma
ton ,nlays pain cures wind collie sc bottle.lV
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

Isn't it queer how many OF your
friends are broke when you want to
borrow few dollars?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

The love of money proves that the
world is full Of rooters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

boys. or course a good wind must
be blowing. With two boys II has
made u mile In Ave minutes on pave
ment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
Paradoslcal Experts.

Engineers can do opposite things at
the same time"
"Haw can they?"
They can be, both careful and
wreckless, can't they2"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

Lots of girls have a fine time run
ming a powder race with a marsh.
mallow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11
At the Hospital.

This man has water on the BRAIN"
Naturally; he's q stock promoter"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

A lock that should never be bolted
IL wedlock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-11

1t is no compliment when a woman,
Gays. oh, all men are alike"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
lion for the reader. There is always

ton for the reader. There is always
& point.
The methods of the Securely State
bank appeals strongly to the deposit
ors. especially farmers in this vicin-
ity.
The strength of the Securely State
bank lies not only in it's equipment.
but through the financial standing and
reputation for integrity of it's Of
ficers and board of directors. Five
strong local men AMI four of the
best known country bankers in south
ern Iowa compose the board, whose
names are guarantee of honest and
efficient devotion to the inserest of its
Gepcsitors.
The officers are w. d. Seeley, presi.
dent; J. B. Well, vice president; a.
Weber, vice president; E. A. French
cashier; e. G. Weismann, teller. The
directors are w. 3. Seeiey, j. B. We'll
A. Weber, Dillon Turney, John Ro
vane, j. e. Peterson, 3. f. Ketcham
Jacob Schouten and George S. Tucker
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
RELIGIOUS MEETING
AT sANDUsKY SUNDAY
Sermon win be by Few. J. Fred still
we'll on the Subject of
Gods Abundance"

Rev. j. Fred Stillwell assistant sec
rotary of the Young Mems Christian
Association of Keckuk, end recently
licensed to preach, after most thor
ough and satisfactory examination, by
the district conference of the Metho.
dist Episcopal church, will preach al
the church at Sandusky Sunday even
ing at O'Clock.
He will be accompanied to San
dusky by DR.. L. G. Howe of this city,
who will sing two solos at the meeting
and by Miss Vera Burger. who will
be piano accompanist. Perhaps others
from the city will be present at the
meeting which will no doubt be large
~ attended. Mr.. Stillwell has address
led congregations there on former
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
Security State Shows Wonderful Prog
ress and Growth in the First
Six Months Of
Existence.
SUBSTANTIAL BACKING
Men Behind New Institution Are Well
Known for Business Ability
and Honesty and
Integrity.

Housed in one Of the finest homes
in southeastern Iowa, the new Secur-
ity State bank of Keokuk has Just
rounded out the first six months OF
its history
The doors Of the bank were thrown
open to business on February 15 of
the present year. On the first day the
deposits were $4,000. Since then
there has been steady and crafty
ing increase, as may be shown by the
monthly statements. BY March / the
deposits had leaped up to $52,732.S4;
on April i they were s11S,s15.3S; on
May l, $140,999.S1: on June 1, $780,
422.57; and on June 2s, the time of
the last call before this article was
written, the deposits amounted to
$167,G97.21. These figures are put in
for the purpose of showing cold facts
and portraying the expanse of Keo-
kuRs latest commercial institution.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

They argue we'll for other enterprises
which may be launched in Keokuk
within the next few years.
Too much has already been written
of descriptive character about the
new bank to permit more than few
words In general of the beautiful APP
pointments of the new institution. The
bank is located at the corner of
Eighth and Main streets The outside
of the building is of cream terra
Gotta and the inside is finished in
green and white marble. mahogny
woodwork and bronze trimmings, with
the deal plates and writing boards OF
opalescent glass. There is a separate
cage for each department, while in
the rear are the ladies' parlor, direc-
tors room and cloak room, all furnish
led with the necessary conveniences.
Tho vault is worthy of special men
Etion on account of its construction.
Made of concrete, lined with heavy
!! steel Innings, steel cladding on the
copper pilaste-5 and heavy copper cor
nice make a vault entirely different
than any in this part Of the country
Two massive doors. one for the cash
vault and one for the safety deposit
vaults, fitted with many bolts, time
locks and combinations add additional
| strength AMI afford the depositors
the strongest kind of protection.
Inasmuch as Keokuk is growing, the
Securely State bank intends to grow
fright along with it, and the people OF
Keolsuk and Lee county are urged tc
join in this development. L. A
/ French, cashier of the bank, in sum
ming up SAYS: Good service given
/ by bank backed by ample capital
and good management, by careful
and conservative beard of directors
lis what the public appreciates. No
only for the service received, but fol
the security given for their deposits
We are conducting our business in {
way that is appreciated by tho pub
llic as evidenced by our growth"
The spirit of doing things alon,
! progressive lines is characteristic O
the new bank and is probably hes
shown in the manner of advertisine
Every little bit of display space ar
pearing In newspapers or circular
tells story in itself and is an educa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

and will report to that team at the
close Of the season In the Northern.
Ciark county farmeres are wearing
broad smile these days as result
OF the fine rain.
2. D. King Of Keokuk, stopped off In |
kahoka Monday night enroute to I'm
lonville In the interest OF the Keokuk
Canning Company.
MISS kullick and niece, Miss Dor.
otny Llewellyn, departed Tuesday COR
2 trip to Canada and eastern points.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. v. Howard, Of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Iowa. are the guests Of his
mother and sisters In Kahoka. This is
Mr.. Howard's first visit in Kahoka In
twenty-eight years.
Mrs. Albert Mckee left Monday for
l1ouds-Leando, Iowa, to attend fam
lily reunion.
An examination made by two Keo-
kuk experts of the high school build
Ing Which fell last week while under
going repairs, says the walls had be-
come honeycombed because of lack OF
care OF the surface water, the water
having run under the walls for some
time and the building would have in
all probability, collapsed In short
time with q loss of life. but the re-
pairs fastened the fall. Although this
Is expert opinion, we have number
OF experts" in Kahoka who will UNI
doubtedly take a different view OF the
matter. They are looking for goat
and someone has to be it and take the
blame.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Barrows. Of May
bank, Texas, are the guests Of their
son, 7. A. Barrows.
The Kahoka chautauqua opens next
Monday.
4 The recent rains have fully demon
strated that oiling the streets is 9
fine thing. The water falling on these
4 streets quickly runs off leaving the
streets in fine shape. Here is another
i "jolt" for the knocker.
Il Mr. and Mrs. Walter White and
daughter left Monday for trip in the
west.
4 Mrs. Della Kroh is in st. Louis thi.
week buying goods for her milliner!
store.
y Clarence Rex Of Topeka, Kansas
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
was a guest Saturday of Kahoka rela-

was a guest SATURDAY OF hsnoha Tela
tives.
The teachers meeting held in Kaho-
ka Monday and Tuesday were largely
attended Prof. Kirk of the Kirksville
normal was In attendance.
The Kahoka band has secured the
contract to furnish the music for the
Memphis fair. They will play at the
Kahoka fair and will probably furnish
the music at the Odd Fellows picnic
lat CORN.
The Kahoka chautauqua opens next
Monday.
Probate court was postponed to
next Monday on account of the illness
of Probate Judge M. l.. Clay.
The school board let the contract
this week to Hunter Bros. &c Sisson
to rebuild the north wing of the high
school building The contract calls
I for its completion by October l.
Editor and Mrs. F. E. Greenlee and
children returned Wednesday night
| from their eastern trip
the lOItlIlGl tidl Nlup VIII hiSS'
next Monday night, when the matter
of building the cement walks through
the park will come I'D for disposal.
The case of State VS.. Joseph Ham
lilton CHARGED with defiling his ward
came to a close in circuit court Thurs
day morning. the jury bringing in
verdict of guilty and fixing his punish
ment at the extreme penalty, i've
years in the renitentiary. The case
will be appealed to the supreme court.
The only witness fer the defense was
1.-The defendant himself. He was asked
lust one question, whether he was
guilty Of defiling bis ward, The an
swer was mo, sir This will prob
ably establish record for brevity. 1t
served the purpose of barring the
istate from a cross examination of the
/ witness: but he got the limit The
case attracted great deal OF atten-
ton, as all such cases do, and the
4 trial was largely attended.
The county court, in line with the
governor, has issued a proclamation
setting aside August 20 and p, as
coed roads days and calling on all
liable bodied males to donate these
1.-TWO days to working on the public
highways
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
MULES TO ENJOY
a. HOLIDAY
They are Being Taken Out of the
Lead Mines Where Strike
Starts Tomorrow.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
FLAT RIVER, Mo, Aug. 15.-Mules
and machinery are being hoisted to-
day out of the lead mines in this sec
ton, the operators following the order
issued by the executive committee of
the Western Federation of Miners for
a strike at seven a. m, tomorrow.
The operators hope by closing their
mines to freeze out the strike. The
companies affected are the ST. Joseph
and Doe Run lead companies; ST.
Louis-Des Loge Consolidated; st.
Louis Smelling and Refining company
and the Federal company.
The union officials and county Off
Gals will ask the state board of ar
bitration to settle the dispute. The
men asked so cents day increase of
wages and recognition of the union.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
kAHokA, MO.
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Thomas H. Kollmyer was in Kahoka
Monday. While here he told the
Gate City man that on April 2, 1913,
he was united In marriage at Fort
Madison to Miss Ethel May Gates,
daughter OF J. H. Gates Of near Alex
andria. They kept the wedding Sec
ret until last Saturday. period of a
few days over four months. Justice ].
s. Buckler. OF Fort Madison tied the
knot and r. 8. Gait and A. B. Garrett
were the witnesses. Parental forgive
ness has been extended them, in fact
the wedding was not opposed, and the
young people will make their home on
farm owned by the groom's father.
"A. ]. Kollmyer, Of Keokuk, near Alex.
andria.
P. I. Wilsey returned Monday from
Baltimore where he represented the
local order OF Eagles at the national
convention. P. l. reports fine time
and splendid meeting. He says he
Went down and looked over the spot
where the Missouri hound dog" met
his Waterloo at the democratic ma
tional convention
Rev. VIM. Martin died at his home In
north Kahoka Monday morning after
brief illness, aged SO years. Funeral
services were conducted from the
home Wednesday afternoon by Rev.
Shirley Smutz. Interment in Kahoka
cemetery. Deceased was a veteran
OF the civil war. He had been a resi-
dent of Clark county for many years,
A wife and children survive.
The State of Missouri VS.. Pearl Bak-
err or what is known as the goose"
case, resulted in verdict of guilty by
the jury in circuit court and the penal
ty fixed at three years in the peniten-
uary. The case of the State VS.. Oscar
Barr for unlawful sale of liquor re-
suited in verdict Of guilty and pen
atty of six months in the county jail.
ihe case OF State VS.. Joseph Hamilton
Is on trial this week with large
crowd in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. McNally left
MONDAY for visit at Keytesville, Mo.
Ralph Bell the Kahoka southpaw,
certainly made good in the Northern
League the past summer, winning IF
Teen straight, and virtually winning
'he pennant for Winona. Bell is the
PROPERTY Of the Chicago White Sox
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
CONTRACT FOR
| GRAND STAND LET
fcarI Huffman and Carpenter Force to
Begin the Erection Of the
Regatta Gallery I'm
mediately.
LAST MEETING HELD
phillips, Carter and Smith Are the
Delegates to the N. v.
P. p. A. Annual
Meeting.
LAST MEETING HELD

Almost Immediately. Carl Huffman,
contractor, will commence the con-
struction OF a 5000 capacity grand
stand on the hillside near Rand park,
TO be used during the week OF the
regatta Mr.. Huffman was awarded
the contract for the stand at meet
ing OF the Motor Boat club, held last
night. william Stricken made Che
best bid for the grand stand refresh
ments privileges, his proposition to
nay the boat club twenty per cent OF
the net profits during the week Of the
celebration, being accepted on motion.
The grand stand will be provided
with twenty boxes arranged in front
and capable OF holding six persons,
each. These will be sold by the
season or day, It is expected.
Delegates Are elected.
Tho three delegates who will attend
the annual meeting Of the Mississippi
Valley Power Boat Association to be
held m Keokuk during the regatta
are W. g. Phillips, Chandler Carter
and Dr.. F. O. Smith, commodore OF
The local club. These delegates were
elected by reclamation. The annual
meeting Of the NJ. v. P. B. A. is to
be held at the Elks' club. wednes-
day morning, August ~, at 9 o'clock.
At that time the place of meeting for
the 1914 regatta VIII be chosen. There
are several cities on the river de-
sirous Of entertaining the water earn
ival next year. Among these. Gin
ton, according to the belief OF Keokuk
club members, has the best chance OF
any.
At the annual meeting week after
next officers Of the Mississippi AS
ISOLATION will be elected. Charles P.
Hanley Is being strongly pushed as
successor to Admiral Kelsoe OF
Bellevue.
Last nights was the last regular
meeting to be held before the regatta
takes place. Ali plans have been prac-
ticallv arranged for the big event
and the program is nearly completed
for the several days Of racing. Sew
eral more entries are still expected
by Commodore Smith
A special session of the boat club
will probably be held some time with.
IN the next week for the purpose OF
attending to any odds and ends that
have been overlooked.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

occasions to the satisfaction of we'll at
tended meetings. The subject of Mr.. |
Stillwells address will be Gods
Abundance"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

by the thousand today after the most
brilliant conclave in the history of the
organization. The meeting was the
thirty-second triennial conclave Of the
Grand Commandery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
The Cry of "WoIf!,

MADRID, Aug. 15.-"The bulls are
loose, every man for himself" yelled
a joker at Valencia, injuring 200 in
the rush.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

Special Days at Iowa State Fair.
Wednesday, Aug. Preparation
day.
Thursday, Aug. 21-Preparation day,
Friday, Aug. 22-Children's day.
Saturday, Aug. 23-Des Moines day.
Sunday, Aug. "a. Music day.
Monday, Aug. 25-Implement ceal-
er's day.
Tuesday, Aug. soldiers and
pioneers day.
Wednesday, Aug. 27-state day.
Thursday, Aug. 2S.-Live stock day,
Leaving Denver.
DENVER, Colo, Aug. 15.-Knights
Templar and their ladies left Denve,
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-12-11
JOY OF EFFORT.

The delights of thought. of
truth. of work and of well doing
will not descend upon us like
the dew upon the flower, with
out effort Of our own. Labor,
watchfulness, perseverance. self
denial. fortitude are the ele-
ments out Of which this kind Of
Joy is formed. $ q. Jones.
Nothing that Is Of real worth
can be achieved without coura-
geous working. Man owes his
growth chiefly to that active
striving of the will, that encoun-
ter with difficulty. which we call
effort, and it Is astonishing to
find how often results apparently
impracticable are thus made pos
ble.-Samuel Smiles.
If any misanthrope were to put
in my presence the question,
"Why were we bornw | should
reply. ITO make an effort
Dickens