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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
Letters Are Addressed to Two Civic
Bodies by Men vitality In
terested in New
Project.
THEY WANT TO BUILD
Cost to Property Owners Would be
Only That Of Hauling Gar.
bage, it Is
Said.

A plan to provide a garbage inc!n.
Grating plant for the city at no cost
to the city, and at but nominal cost
to the resident who will pay for hav-
ing his garbage hauled to the plant
is the proposition which A. Fl. Shell
ley and Silas Brant of Hamilton are
making. A letter addressed to the
Industrial association and to ths Civic
league asks these two bodies for opin-
ions on the proposition as proposed.
The plan of the two men is to fur
nish an air tight tank in which to
haul garbage from the city to the in
GENERATING plant. The purpose OF the
air tight tank is to protect the inhab-
itants from any odor which might
arise while transporting garbage, it
was explained 1t is believed by the
promoters that flies and other insects
will be thus exterminated.
AS thu matter now stands there Is
no provision for hauling garbage In
any specified tanks. 1t is expected
that the council will be asked to pass
such a protecting ordinance IL the
plan proposed IS lnQOrSeu ny eltneI
Of the two associations.
1t is planned to install a burn Or at
convenient place, whereby all gar
bage conveyed from the city can be
burned. The burner will be construct
ed at the expense of the two promo
tiers, it is understood. They are ask
ing only the Endorsement OF their
plan, it is understood.
The OLE city council was asked to
consider the mater of a garbage incin-
Grating plant. It was decided that it
would be too expensive a proposition
to take up at the present time.
What action the Civic league and
the Industrial association will take In
| the matter at this time remains to
be seen. tEs
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
5IR|AL ASSN
tIMEN|D. COUNCIL
receives Letter From indus.
Association Commencing
Action Taken on
Problems.
Ks FOR SUPPORT
FOR SUPPORT
passes Resolution Of Thanks
!, me Association for En-
courasement and
Support.

city council yesterday received
,munication from the Industrial
.,tion in which the council Was
4 comm ended for their attitude,
al expressed. along the lines of
ing up the city, both morally and
;cally. The council today passed
eolution thanking the Industrial
riation for the expression, and
ring the Industrial association
ali offers of assistance would be
,oted. The letter follows:
lie Mayor and City Commission
y:
Ke0kuk, Iowa.
G.utlemen: At a recent meeting of
toard of directors / was instruct
II communicate with you an ac-
that was taken at that meeting.
board of directors of the Indus
association feels that thu present
Ibd Of two years is a critical time
the commission form Of govern
Enment. A six years trial, as I'M
r,tans it. Of the commission form
soyernm ant was authorized. 1t
,culd be calamity for us to go back
Tie old form. The members of the
nrd Of directors appreciate this and
Dpreciate also the position in which
ID are placed. 1t is not easy. You
d handicapped financially but have
arted out, in spite of that, in a very
manner.
We are just as anxious to have the
Immission form of government a
lccess as you could possibly be. To
ii end we wish to assist you in
rsry way that it is possible We in
te you to request our assistance to
L end that your administration may
Ia success. We can accomplish
pre together. in cooperative spirit
N we can separately. We appre-
lte the fact that in the administra-
n of the municipal affairs of Keo-
k you, from the nature of your
sition. are expected to lead the
" It is no easy task and we ars
" anxious to be OF all assistance
sstble.
The department OF city affairs OF
, Industrial association is very
ch pleased with the manner in
ich you have stared in to clean up
! city. The department wishes to
nmend you highly for this effort.
is indicative OF the spirit we felt
e you had, when you were elect
to Office, and we are delighted that
attempt is being made SO early
your administration TO clean things
and keep them clean.
We appreciate the fact that on all
asions those who oppose you in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
INCREASE MADE
IN SALOON TAX
City Council Passes Ordinance In
creasIns Tax on Saloons
From $500 to
$1,000.
TO REDUCE TAX LEVY
Will Make Reduction Amounting to
About $3.50 in Tax Levy
Next Septem.
Der.
TO REDUCE TAX LEVY

Plans for the deduction OF taxes in
this city are taking on definite form
in the action taken by the city coun-
Gil today. The members OF the coun-
Gil went on record as having the in
tcntion of cutting in half the general
increase in the tax assessment Of
1913 over previous years. The council
does not have The power to do this
until next spring but wished to go
on record now as intending to do so
when the proper time comes.
An increase Of from $500 to s1,Soo
on the tax of saloons in this city was
voted on in resolution passed by
the council today. The additional
5000 will go 20 the city. There are
several reasons given by the council
for taking this action. They say that
the saloons will be given better pro-
lection under the present admin!stra-
ton, and consequently will do more
business. Also they. believe that the
saloons should bear their proportion
ate share in the general increase in
tax assessments to all property own
ers
! A reduction in the tax levy in Sep
| TENDER that will give a reduction of
about $500 20 the property owners
IS now planned. The increase in the
saloon tax Will about cover this
amount which would otherwise be lost
to the city administration Members
of the council say that they have been
urged by many to increase the FAX OF
the saloons to $1,000. This, however
they believe to be too large. The in
crease of $500 will not be objected to
thew believe The saloon tax in many
other Iowa cities is this large OIL
larger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

the work you are doing are constant
ly hindering you. Things are not all
one sided. There should be apr ecia.
ton as well. This we feel and ex-
press to you at this time You have
the hearty support of the Industrial
to clean up your city, physically and
morally, and we feel that you should
know our attitude in this matter.
Yours very truly,
o. B. TOWNE.
Manager.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
Mirht, Not Re Alive

McMinnville, Te1n.-Mrs. Oc-e Jet.
Of this place, writes: Il don't believe
would be living today, II it hadn't
been for Cardui. lay in Bed for q
days, and thu do came every day,
but he did me no good. Finally, he I'D
vised an operation, but I would not
consent, and inst ad took Cardui
Now l am going about the house. do
ing my work, and even do my wash
ing. Cardui worked wonders in my
case. am in better 'eclth than fol
ave years" Cardui is Strengthening
Ionic for women. It relieves paiL
tones up the nerves, builds strength
Try It. At your druggist s.-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
M'FARLAND NAMED
KEOKUK DELEGATE
Will Represent City a. Conference on
River Terminals Next Tues
day at st. Louis.

At the regular meeting OF the
executive committee OF the Industrial
association this morning. o. F. MO
Farland was appointed delegate to
rhe conference on river terminals CALI
ed for April % at st. Louis by Gov
ernOr Eberhardt of Minnesota. A
number Of gov ernors have been lnvie
ed and will attend the conference
large batch of routine business
was disposed Of by the committees
this morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
Charter Two Steamers.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
GALVESTON, Texas. April "a
The quartermaster's department this
morning chartered the Mallory steam
ers San Marcos and Texas City line
steamer Caltillo for carrying cavalry
horses and field artillery to Mexico
In case Of necessity She San Jacinto
Mallory liner. which arrives here to-
day, will be chartered as troop ship
Advices here are that the entire
second division will leave Galveston
next week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
FRECKlES
Now is the Time to Get Rid Of Those
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed Of your freckles.
as the prescription othine-double
Strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othlne-dou-
BILE strength-from any druggist and
apply little of it night and morning
and you should soon see that even the
worst freckles have begun to dlsap-
pear, while the lighter ones have van
ished entirely 1t is seldom that more
than an ounce is needed to complete
ly clear the skin and gain a beautiful
ly clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength othine as this is sold under
guarantee of monev back If 1t fails tc
! remove freckles,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

Mrs. HamiII Entertains.

Mrs. Smith Hamill very charming
ly entertained company OF ladies at
bridge yesterday afternoon. Five
tables were played. A luncheon was
served at five o'clock. This afternoon
Mrs. Hamill is entertaining at a tea
from 3 to o'clock. The guests vera
received by Mrs. Hamill, Mrs. James
Noble and Mrs. d. B. Hamill Assist
ing in the living room were Mrs. Paul
Dysart and Mrs. c. M. Rich. Tea was
poured by Mrs. Paul Newell and Mrs
Ralph JOY. The guests were served
by Miss Madeline Marley and Miss
Madeline McGrath. Pink flowers were
used in decorating the living rooms
and the dining room: baskets of sweet
peas. pink tulips and snap dragons
were used with beautiful effect.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
Miss steinberger Honored.

Miss Jennie Steinberger who has
been president of the Ladies society
of the First Christian church, was
honored this afternoon by the mem.
bers Of thu society at little surprise
planned for her. Following the reg
ular meeting of the society the mem
bers met at the church and Miss
Steinberger was presented with a
little token as mark Of esteem in
which she is held by her co-workers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
Progressive Luncheon Tuesday.

A delightful progressive luncheon
will be given on Tuesday afternoon
from 3 to Z o'clock by the Ladies
Aid society of ST. Peters church. The
first course will be served at the
home of Mrs. Thomas H. joyce, 627
Exchange street and the second
course at the home of Mrs. Thomas
W. Agnew, GIG Exchange street..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

"A deed was filed this afternoon
with Recorder Vaughn by which A.
8 Stricken conveys lots l and in
Chatham Square to the independent
school district. The consideration
ia $1,000. The second deed filed was
that in which W. J. Nolkemper con-
views to The district lot ; in Chatham
Square. The consideration Is $500
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
celebrates Her birthday.

Agnes Reeves entertained a few
little children of the neighborhood at
party this afternoon from to 6 in
honor of her sixth birthday anniver-
sary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
LOST.
MISCEIlANE CCS.

FURNISHED apartments wanted by
married couple. two to three rooms,
kitchen and bath. North side pre-
ferred. State rent required. j. On
H. Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
Y.W.C.A. NOTES
Girls Council Tonight.

The second Of the series Of six
business talks to be given under the
auspices of the girls council will be
held in the girls club room at 7:4o
this evening. Miss Nina Reck, teach
or in the business department Of the
high school will give the talk. having
as her subj/3t. Simple Business"
This series of talks of which there
are to be six in all are Of interest to
every girl and woman as they cover
the main points which any one should
know in order to carry on the ordin-
airy affairs of business life. All girls
are invited for the talk this evening
and for the at home hour which will
follow
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

Read The Daily Gate City, 10c
per week
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
SATURDAY. Afternoon.

The childr ems Saturday afternoon
sewing class will not meet tomorrow
afternoon for their usual class work
but il the afternoon Is pleasant they
will meet at the association at 2:30
and 90 to the park for the afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

FOR RENT-Houses, FIVE and six
rooms, modern, except furnace. Six
seven and eight rooms, modern. Chas
Altes. 1918 Franklin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

WANTED-Two good paper hangers,
47hc per hour. J. NJ. kenney, 1873
Ridge. Phone Red 753.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
THE WANT COLUMN
WANTED.

WANTED-Second hand typewriter
desk. Rehmeier's studio, Sixth and
Main streets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
Attending Convention.

Mrs w. G. Blood, Mrs. VIM. Nc
Gowen and Mrs. o. e. King are in
Ottumwa attending the Iowa Presby-
terial missionary meeting Mrs. Blood
is treasurer of the foreign branch of
the presbyterial work, Mrs. O. e.
King is synodical secretary and
Mrs. McGowen represents the local
society as it's delegate. Mrs. Blood
will appear on the program.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

FOR RENT-Two large nicely furn-
ished rooms, modern home, 22o
North Fourth street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

afternoon at the manse, 7l2 Blondeau
street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

FOR RENT-Large furnished room,
close in. Phone 1880.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

WANTED-Light, cheerful room for
light housekeeping within six
blocks of the Hotel Iowa. Address G.
B., care Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

FOR RENT-Two six room modern
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENTING. 31S n. Third street.
ten rooms and bath. Inquire at NO.
222 Morgan street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-24

To Entertain Guild.
Mrs. E. B. gNewcomb will entertain
the Westminster Guild on Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-12
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

No. 26, of the Wisconsin Experiment Station, which contains data based up- on the Wisconsin Dairy Cow Cempeti- ton, 19O9-1911. A comparison is given of the yearly records of 16S HolSteina, 157 Guernseys and S3 Jerseys.
 These Investigations show that the HoIstein cows produced an average of S1.60 lbs.' more butterfat than the Guernseys and 139.69 more than the Jerseys. Even though the milk from the Holsteins tested only SAP against 498 for the Guernseys and 5.16 for the Jerseys, the total butterfat production as much higher from the former breed It cost $20.12 more to feed the HoI- stein than the Guernsey and $371e more than it did to feed the Jersey However the net return from the HoI- Steins was $S.44 more than that from the GuernSeyS and S11-70 more tflal that from the Jerseys.
 This proves the general rule that despite the greater feed cost the greater profit is associated with high production whether the milk is sold as milk or on butterfat basis. An other point in favor of the Holstein COW is that owing to her size she will convert into butterfat a Lot of roughage produced on the farm and furthermore, owing to her high pro- ducing qualities she will leave more skim milk to be fed on the farm.
 The writer has no particular pref erence toward the Holstein cow but has simply tried to correct the im- preSsion that cream and hence but ter fat cannot be profitably produced with this breed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-12
BUILDING AND BUSINESS. Showing Throughout State the Past Week in Comparison with Last Year.

Real estate transactions, the past week as shown by the number or warranty deeds filed in the various towns reported by The Commercial Record, show a very slight increase over the record of the first week of November last year. For the past week there were SIS sales, with mort gage loans of $677.547, while last year there were S15 sales. with mortgage loans of $688, ,51S.
 Seven petitions in Bankruptcy, with assets of S1T,431 and liabilities of $S9, ,131. were filed in Connecticut dur ing the week, comparing with five pe- titions, with assets of $15,699 and lia- bilities of $17,22o; filed in the like week of 1913, and two petitions, with assets of $6,574 and liabilities of S11.076 filed in 1912.
 But five new interpretations, with a total authorized capital stock of s142,000, were formed in the State last week Last year during the same period there were 10 interpretations, with capital stock of $33O,0OO. and in 1912 eight interpretations, with a total capital stock of s123.000.
 The volume of building business last week, as shown by the number of building nermits granted in the cities of New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury and Stamford, compares very favorabIy with the same week of last year. The figures are as follows: 1914, 93 permits for structures costing $216, ,146; 1913; S3 permits for struc- lures costing $210.000. and in 1912. for the same period. S9 permits for struc- lures costing $3S1 ,9S0.
 Notwithstanding the above figures, there is very little new work reported for which plans are being prepared or estimated. There continues to be a small amount of residence work in New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport and Waterbury; and in Hartford plans are being prepared for a brick apartment house, and in Bridgeport estimates will soon be invited for two tenement houses. Plans are also figuring for a public garage in Bristol, new church in New London, and large addition to the hioh school building in New Brai- tain.
 Contracts awarded this week incluGe residence work in New Haven, Bridge port and Hartford, public garage in Bridgeport, store house in Hartford, and several one and two-family houses in various parts of the State. Norwich had eight sales of real es- tate last week and the same number for the corresponding week last year. The mortgage loans for the two weeks wer $5,950 and S20,175 respectively. In New London last week twelve real estate sales were recorded against 21 last year. The loans for the re- spective weeks were S53,470 and &17,820.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-12
Meeting at Lebanon Grange.

The county agent with the other extension men working in Lebanon are planning to be with the Grange this evening. The agent will give a talk on the league, Mir. Fergus of Wash ington will give a talk on the COW test ing associations, MT. Harold Reyes on the farm survey work and MT. Karl Musser will probably talk on Feeding of the Dairy Cows. This is meeting that will be full of live topics and dis cussion and we want all those in the vicinity of Lebanon to be with us this evening.
 Argument for Buying in Carload Lots.
 Recent notices in the papers regard ing the proposed increased freight rates the railroads are soon to put into operation show that freight in less than carload lots will advance quite considerably in rates while the car load lots are much cheaper. This is all the more reason why the farmers should unite to buy their various farm products together.
 Demonstration Dairy Herds.
 In order to show the farmers of the county the value of keeping records and the economical feeding of dairy cows. the agent is establishing various herds throughout the county as dem onstration herds.
 In this work the farmers will be dbkSo lO keep HUI d PS- riod of time on their COWS feeding the same ration of grains that they have been for the past. Then after it Is seen what the cows will do on this ra- ton the agent will put another into practice and in this way show where the farmer can save money. Already two men especially who have been us- ing the ration suggested by the agent state that they are saving many dol lars per month and getting just as good results.
 The first demonstration herd started is that of Earl Bennett of Preston. Others will follow shortly.
 Agent at Hamburg on Thursdays the
 2oth.
 Thursday the 20th., the county agent plans to speak in Hamburg on the league, its purposes and it's aims. Other officials of the league and of the Business Mems association will be present and a good lively meeting is assured
 Farm Survey Work. The farm survey work carried on by MT. H. F. Reyes. who is the gov ernment official in charge of this work
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-12
NEW LONDON.
Plans Out for New Building for
 Montauk Avenue Baptist Church.

Plans drawn by Denison & Brown, are out for. figures for the proposed new church to be erected on Montauk Avenue Baptist church Society, to re- place the one recently destroyed by fire. The plans call for a building 52xs2 feet, of brick, with stone trim. The auditorium will have seating capacity of 500 and the basement will provide a main Sunday school room as well as several class rooms. Steam heat will be installed and the cost will be about $1S.000. A, W. Brown of AT Bank street is chairman of the building committee.
 Building Permits.
 Michael Shea, Tenth street, frame
 J. D. Pettigrew. Ocean avenue, frame house.
 Gertrude M. Cullen. Connecticut av- enue, frame house.
 c. M. Bolster, Bragaw street, frame
 Louis BaIlestrini, East street, frame house.
 T. A. Scott Go, Pequot avenue, frame addition to shop.
 Joseph Damas, Fitch avenue, frame
 T. c. Triton, Broad street. frame shed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-12

ducer to aim to a higher mark by raising something worth while. TheI e is room for much improvement yet all along the line and at this crisis when cattle are scarce and high the time is at hand for double quick advancement. More people will appreciate good mutton when the mutton is better worth appreciating and so it behooves the f1ocknaster to strive for a higher standard of stock to feed to a good finish.
 The European war will have a de- structive influence on flocks in many parts of the old country, and so far as England is concerned supplies will be drawn heavily from her colonies. There will be an enormous demand for our meats when the trouble is ended and sheep growers should get ready for the harvest. Much of our beef and pork will be exported as soon as it is possible to do so and that will greatly increase domestic consump- tiOn. This country needs 50 per cent. more sheep and 100 per cent. less dogs"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-12
PRUNING RRulr rREEs.

Many people believe that early spring is the only time to prline fruit trees. It is true that the wounds made by pruning heal over more readily fol- lowing spring pruning, but where the wounds are properly dressed there is no danger from infection regardless of the season. In Connecticut fruit trees may be safely and profita.bly pruned in late fall. The work may be com menced as soon as the leaves begin to fall or, in the case of apple, much earl fer.
 The chief advantage of fall pruning is that there is more time at that season of the year. There are so many other important operations which come in early spring that the work of pruning if left is likely to be slighted. Another advantage is found in the fact that the wounds made in the fall have a chance to dry out dur ing the winter and when they are dressed in the spring all cracks can be completely filled and sealed up be- fore danger of infection.