The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
Keokuk Industrial Association
as Viewed by Publicity Agent

cess in many cities. and Keokuk plans
i,te get into the front rank of those that
have taken it mp. This is an import
ant point under development by the
Industrial Association.
There is no better means for adj
yertising q city than through conven-
ltions Keokuk is in the field for state
and national gatherings The power
plant is a big tourist feature in itself,
and the new hotel gives us ample &C
commodations for delegates. The con-
yention committee Of the Industrial
Association is one of Mr.. Towne's
Lest committees, and it has landed
number of big gatherings for Keokuk
during the next year. The time is not
distant when a convention hall of
adequate size will be reality.
/ The Industrial Association was di-
rectly responsible for the Pullman
service between Keokuk and Chicago
lever the Burlington. This is great
convenience to local people, and has
also proven profitable to. the railroad
| people, SO its continuance seems as
sured. The morning mail now reaches
here on time as result Of an ar
Management whereby the K. & w. train
lstarts from Burlington instead Of from
4 Keokuk. as was the case under the
former schedule.
/ keokuk's Public Utilities.
At the present time Keokuk's public
Utilities are in great improved con-
dition. Stone & Webster have spent
over 100000 in improvements New
equipment is seen in all departments.
/ The gas department has been remod-
eied, and the street lighting is no
i longer the same. A moonlight SEIZED
ule is matter of history. In all of
these matters the Industrial Associa-
/ ton has urged and worked for early
action.
Early in its existence the Indus
trial Association was responsible for
the passage by the state legislature of
the Keokuk publicity bill, by which
cities. at their own election, are en-
abled to spend certain amount for
publicity purposes. Keokuk was the
1 first city in the state to grasp the
opportunity.
| Two settling basins in the city wat
er system are now supplied through
taking water from above the dam.
Lake Cooper is settling basin in it
self, and in addition to this the com
pany uses one of it's own Tests of
city water have been made at the in
stigation of the association.
i The Industrial Association used all
its influence in having the power COM
pany provide for bridge across the
dam, one of the most important
achievements gained from the stand
lroint of transportation. President c..
r. Joy OF the Industrial Association
also is president of the Inter-City
Bridge company.
4 Commercial extensions show that
the city is progressing. Among con-
Germs which have made radical
changes, and those which have start
ed business here, might be mentioned
the Keokuk Pure Ice company, Purity
Oats company, Hubinger company.
i, Moseley-Horne company, Gate City
Seed company, Mills-Ellsworth com
pany, Standard Oil company, American
Cement Machinery company, and the
Hydraulic Tire Setter company. The
new Security State bank has added
financial strength to the city. With
|, the extension of manufacturing pay
rolls are increasing and railroad and
river shipments show big increase.
The spirit of progress is seen in a
number of beautiful new buildings,
among them the Elks' club home,
Masonic temple, Country club and the
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