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The Keota news., 1914-12-04
Stamp Tax in Effect

The special revenue stamp tax became
effective Tuesday, and every paper re-
presenting q cash or exchange trans
action of any character. to have legal
value, must now bear . special stamp,
graduated according to the nature of tho
document, from lc to S.. Telephone and
telegraph messages exceeding 15c in
cost, are taxed 1c each, ~ are also all
freight and express shipments. Certif-
Gates, bonds, contracts, conveyancss,
insurance policies, tickets to foreign
countries, sleeper and parlor car tickets,
are all required to have stamps affixed
of value to be determined by the cash
transaction involved. Perfumes, cos
metics, toilet waters, ointments, and
many other luxuries. including chewing
gum, must be stamped at the rate Of
one-eighth cent for each SC Of selling
price.
The only place in Keota that has re-
csived any of the stamps as yet is the
depot, where limited number of the 1c
denomination are boarded carefully, lest
there be q stoppage of freight, express
and telegraph business. Information -
to the details Of tho law 10 meager and
statements are conflicting; but in few
days more the revenue stamp will no
doubt be commonplace, if not 20 popu-
lar, Is the Red Cross and postage
stamps.
The stamp method Of collecting fedsr-
al revenue has been used 1t times in the
past, notably during the panic Of the
early nineties, and during the Spanish
American war. The tax of the present
time is frequently spoken of ~ war
tax, altho it is not levied for war
purposes. 1t 10 made necessary by the
Immense shrinkags of imports and con-
sequent loss of tariff duties resulting
from the European war.
The Keota news., 1914-12-04
Where We Spent Thanksgiving

Where We Spent Thanksgiving
Jess Savage and family. John Wertz
and family, w. o. Young, and Misses
Anna Jobbins, Ida Bowles and Bessie
Tuttle were guests Of w. K. Bowles and
family.
C. E. Andrews and daughter. Mabel.
had as guests at La Belle Vus Mr.. and
Mrs. D. w. Schoonovsr. Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Andrews, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ole
Olsen and family.
DR.. Olson and family and John Owens
spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs. l. A..
Jackson.
]. A.. Rumsey and family had as their
guests in Ksota Dwight Rumsey and
wife, Emmet Rumsey, Miss Wilson,
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira s. Griffin and Mrs.
Fred Guenthsr were guests Of G. w.
Hurtgen and family, at Raymsr.
The Keota news., 1914-12-04

The circumstances under which this
song was written are unusual and i'm
pressive. The story Of its composition
is very interesting. The author of this
song 10 Francis Scott Key, and the song
was written while he was a prisoner on
board British man-of-war during our
struggle with England known a. the
war Of 1872.
Let US imagine thrilling scene Of
this war. 1t is night, and on the dark
waters Of tho Chesapeake two nations
are engaged in deadly conflict. The
Americans, on the shore, are defending
Ft. McHenry, which overlooks the city
of Baltimore. The English are bonn
harding the fort, and hold as prisoners,
Key and two companions, until they arc
positive Of what the outcome will be.
During the night, Key is on deck listen
ing eagerly for any sound which will be-
tray the condition of his countrymen.
All night the battle ragged on, and az
the first CLEAN Of light appeared in the
sky. Key and his friends turned their
gaze upon the fort. As the dawn of an
other day spread slowly from tho east,
an exclamation Of joy burst from the
lips Of the watchers. There above the
ramparts Of the fort streamed 'Old
Glory" in all the splendor of that au-
tumn morning.
Thrilled with enthusiasm and awed
by the sight, Key drew forth an envel-
ope, and apparently without effort,
wrote this song, our national hymn.
Should we not honor in an appropriate
manner the man who wrote The Star
Spangled Banner? Should we not all
help Baltimore celebrate this day in
such way that it will be one long to be
remembered by every loyal American?
Long have we listened with breathless
interest to the singing Of this song, and
thrilled with enthusiasm, we vow ever
lasting loyalty to our country and our
flag.
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" has fol-
lowed the flag across barren wastes,
high mountains, and wide and fertile
plains; it has stretched from north to
south, and ocean to ocean. Into new
lands it has travelled, and everywhere
has been received with patriotic fervor,
testifying to the love which it instils in
to every liberty loving heart.
America, a. nation, worships many
The Keota news., 1914-12-04
KEOTA GIRL FIRST IN
STATEWIDE CONTEST
Eva Boyer Wins Prize Offered by Daugh-
tiers of American Revolution

EVA BOYER old daughter and Mrs Boyer
The Keota news., 1914-12-04
TO VOTE ON DIVISION
Location of County Seat Also up
for Settlement

for Settlement
According to plans completed by the
Executive Committee Of the Movement
for County Division, each voter within
the proposed county. registered for the
November election, 10 to be given op-
portunity to vote for or against county
division, and for q first and . second
choice for location of . temporary coun-
ty seat. The vote will be taken by pos
tai referendum. The ballots, together
with instructions, and return envelopes,
are to be mailed separately to each voter,
and to be counted must b. marked and
rsmailed by him prior to December 22,
to the First National Bank, at Greeley.
There they are to remain until Decem-
ber %, when . committee represent
ing the various towns will 60 to Greslsy
to get them, and on the 29th the count
will be made. In case the vote for di-
vision carries, the town receiving the
largest vote for temporary county seat
will be 50 named in the bill to be intro
duced into the legislature. In case Of .
tie on first choice the second choice
votes will then be counted, giving them
. value Of one point each, and first
choice votes the value Of two points,
and the town receiving the largest total
will be designated.
At present the towns Of Grover, Sligo
and Keota are out asking for designation
- temporary county seat. with others
liable to enter the race at any time.
To the News, county division has from
the first been the main consideration,
with location Of the county seat a
matter Of secondary importance. How
ever, an impartial summing up Of the
various claims advanced, and fair and
just consideration of the rights not only
Of the present citizenship, but Of the
citizenship of the future, when develop
ment will be more complete, points to
Keota as the logical place for the county
seat. Situated at the middle OF the one
line of railroad traversing the proposed
county, with three stations on either
side, and within about four miles of the
geographical center, Keota il easily &C.
cessible from all directions, and gives no
place undue advantage. to the detriment
Of those farther removed. Partisans
will advance many arguments; but il
there was no other advantage, this one
thing of being fair to the other fellow,
and considerats Of his rights in the case,
would cause us to champion the central
location.
The Keota news., 1914-12-04

OlStflCC. Inc contest W00 open 70 al
seventh and eighth grade pupils in the
state; and in winning she has brought
honor not only to herself, but to her pa
rents, her teacher and her town. As .
pupil here for most Of her school life,
she has demonstrated that while the
rural student may lack many of the ad-
vantages and convsniences enjoyed by
those Of the city schools, there il just
~ great possibility for scholarship and
attainment, which can only be gained
by individual effort.
With the prize came the following let
ter from the chairman Of the committee
having the contest In charge:
Daughters Of the American Revolution
Colosado
Denver, Colorado.
November "a, 1914.
Ny Dear Miss Boyer:
It gives me much pleasure to inform
you that the first prize, offered by the
Daughters of the American Revolution
in Colorado for the best essay on The
Star Spangled Banner, was unanimous
ly awarded to your essay, when our
committee in Denver met yesterday to
make the final decision. 1t filled the re-
quirements named in the poster, invit-
ing the seventh and eighth grade pupils
in Colorado to compete for the prizes,
showed much originality. and the
Daughters extend their congratulations
to you on having received theVirst one.
I am sending the fifteen dollars in
gold, in small box, by registered mail,
and trust It may be the means Of bring
ing you happiness ~ well ~ encourage
ment to take part in some future COM
petition.
Very cordially yours,
MARY A. SCHUYLER,
State Chairman, National Patriotic Ed
ucative Committee, D. A. r.
The Keota news., 1914-12-04
THE STAR sPANGLED BANNER
BY Eva Boyer

For one hundred years the American
people have sung and loved ons song.
1t has been guiding force Of our nation
thru years Of peace, and periods of
strife and uncertainty.
We cherish this song for the stirring
sentiment which represents the patriot
ism that every American displays during
time Of imminent danger.
The Keota news., 1914-12-04

Toxt.sr, Photographer, Sterling. csls.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
CLIPPERT SCHOOL

Editorial Stan-Chief. lone stuetlerl
assocIatesI Nclmn Stuetser. Cecilis
McCann. oscar Harnish. Fred AmbA
Dorothy Mikotic.
Richard Cahill. formerly pupil OF
tho Clippert school. is now seriously
III In the hospital
"Wednesday afternoon all pupils who
have been perfect In attendance dur
ing the month were excused at recess
Wednesday morning room G had q
stereopticon lesson on Germany Al
enjoyed the pictures immensely
Some OF the smaller children are
not quite sure OF the time the bells
are rung. The first bell in the morn
ing rings at S:l5 and the second al
$50. The frst bell in the afternoon
sings at 100 and the second at l:lo
The bells ring according TO standard
time, There is no need OF anyone
coming before the first bell.
Rooms d and + had an entertain
ment Wednesday afternoon Several
other rooms learned plays to drama
tie
The Clippert school was recent!
furnished with microscopes and pic
lures which are appreciated by every
one
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
VETERAN BAY CITY
!; EDITOR is DEAD
Edwin ID. COwles, of Tribune,
Had Been Newspaperman
Since Age of ID -.,-,-,,

BAY CITY, Mich, Nov, 81 lspe-
cialJ Edwin ID. Cowles, managing ed
itor Of the Bay City Tribune and pres
ident OF the company owning 1t, died
today at his home on feminist after
an illness OF several months. he has
been a resident Of Michigan since boy
hood. coming here from his birthplace,
Butler, ~ Y, and has been engaged
in newspaper work since he was 10.
lie served through the civil war as a
member OF the Pontiac company OF
the Eighth Michigan infantry. tie
came here in 1869, where he was con.
ilected with the Bay City Journal and
later with the Bay City Herald.
In 1874 lie became managing editor
OF the daily Enterprise at Saginaw,
later taking the same position Win
the Courier, which was then cousoli-
dated with the Herald He was edi-
tor and vice-president Of the Courier,
Herald until 1904 when he returned
10 BAY City and purchased an inter
est i'm the Tribune, and taking the
position he held when death came.
He leaves a widow and three sons
by former marriage, Fred G. Cowles,
OF Lacrosse. Wis; Clarence l..
Cowles, OF Saginaw. and Charles H..
Cowies, of IrvingtUn Ala.
Mr. Cowles was recognized
authority on lumber and salt stats
tics.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
FIRNANE SCHOOL

Editorial Stnn-ChlefI May Monte
Eirst Assistant Donald McClellnnd
Associatest Florence Sanders. Edith
Baker. Albert Jones. Fred Bradley
Miss Cousins allows the children &c
come early TO school TO play new
comb.
Florence Sanders is very sick with
bad cold.
Our school has the following teach
ers: Esther j. Cousins, principal
Julia O'Neill. room A; May Reilly
room b: Margaret Sleeth, room c;
GeOrgina German, room ID; Donna
Shaffer, room f. Clara Shewcraft
kindergarten.
One OF our kindergarten pupils
Maynard Zimmerman. and his mother
are spending Thanksgiving week al
their old home. Akron, o.
Gladys and Robert Warner are quar-
antined with scarlet fever. They live
AZ No. 81 Fort-st. A few postal cards
will brighten their Thanksgiving
In the basement cocoa rs served
every day 70 an average OF 40
The kindergarten enjoyed stereop
ucon pictures OF Indians
The perfect attendance in room ID:
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
ROSE SCHOOL

Edituslal Stan--ChiefI Thelma kreb-
bel. Associated Ralph jewell, Helen
Alexy, Harry TOmiinsoa, Hazel frue-
hauf. sylvia Censor.
The captain OF our soccer football
team, Russell Gillon. splintered his
arm while rracticing. The ball was
kicked over the fence and he went
TO get Il, His heel got caught on the
picket fence and NE fell on his left
arm. One OF the A room boys assist
cd Kim 10 a doctor. Later he was
taken home. but Is now able to attend
school again.
The Rose school boys played the
Parker boys a game OF soccer. the
score being 40 in favor OF the Parker
boys
Ella Sprung. OF room b, has return
ed 10 school, after several weeks OF
| illness, =
Francis Weiseman, Vera Cassels
Thelma Krebbel, John Aiello and Mil
dred Johonsan were the highest In
their averages OF five studies. All are
| In tho B-7 class.
James Anterior, Gladys Weston
John Wyllie, Robert Melms and Ger
ftrude Sutnff, who are in the Al, were
az the head OF Inelr class in the aver
ages OF five studies.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
GIRL FIREMAN
BECS COURT TO
REINSTATE HER
Miss Vosanek Says She's Dis
eliminated Against Because
of Her Sex
SAYS SHE CAN FIRE
THREE BIG BOILERS
Also Knows How to Wrestle
With Two Huge 225 Horse
Power Motors

NEW YORK, Nov q Miss Az
toinette FOnasek has pcutioneG JUS
lice Davis for reinstatement as IRE
man Of public school 40. "a, AT Alae
thvst ana Morris, Parkaves,, Naa
Nest She as,gs a mandamas 20 com
pei the Board OF Education 70 put heI
back
II is the aycrrnent o: the young
woman that she Is licensed fireman
fulN capable and thai che has been
removed from The position because
she IS woman-and for 20 other
reason.
She objects to this prejudice against
hor sex and fesents the assumption
that woman cannot FIRE three De
boilers and run two 225-horsepoWei
motors
Her lawyer. Miss Resale +, Janyer
or No. 200 Fifth-aye. also insists thar
a woman has as much right 10 be a
fireman as a mainland more, III she
is a better hremdn
A reporter wtTo found Miss Nonasek
last evening discovered that she y
now assistant janitor In the school
where she was fireman. Judging ny
the appearance Of things il is part oil
4 lie duties OIL dSSlSAdllt- JALAANNA ~ 49,
the same boilers and motors .that the
girl tended as fireman.
81 served my two years as coal
passer and then took my examination
as fireman
81 wont to the committee and ASK
cd why II was that a woman Licensed
fireman could not be fireman in
school. They told me II was because
her clothes might catch fire. so |
had my clothes fire.proofed. Every
working garment ! wear is fire-prooI.
"Then went back TO them and told
them | wore fireproof clothing. and
that this was as much as man
could do. Then they told me WON
an Is too weak TO be fireman, Poon'
81 Is mere excuse
Just TO illustrate, Miss Vonasek be-
gan TO twirl some sheet-iron barrels
OF ashes. She handled them as easily
as the average woman would a baby 5
go-cart.
The reporter tried it-but was too
busy TO continue.
"Iiow much do they weigh?
'Oh. about $50 pounds" said Miss
yonasek. lightly.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
gwen Cupid is Censored.

4 KANSAS CITY. Nov. 27.--Lettera
from Germany come unsealed. p. y
krah Of Independence has received
several. all of them opened. the Ger
man government taking the precau'
lion TO read everything which goes
through the malls. Mr.. Krahl Is in
correspondence with several mission
aries IN the German empire, but ~
mono OF them Is there said anything
about the war OF the condition OF the
people there among whom they work.
A German In Independence, who has
3 a sweetheart In the fatherland, also
5 hnda that the tender message Is al.
waTs unsealed when be gets 1t. and
" keeps him guessing whether all OF
the postmasters between Baden and
+ lndopcndencs read the contents OF his
letters before he gets them, OF Just the
3ostmnstsr Ia Germany and the kai
4ef'S toldiers' NANN ~
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
DIR. II. s. EDMONDS DIES
SUDDENLY IN OFFICE

DR. Henry S. Edmonds, dentist,
about 3s years old and unmarried,
who made his home in the u NJ {.
A, died suddenly, Thursday evening,
in his ofHce, No. COS Gas building.
Or. Edmonds shared his Office suits
with Or. J. l.. Polozker, and tho two
had been talking together o
short time before Dr Polozker, hear
ing heavy tall in DR. Edmends' pri
vate Office, went 20 investigate and
found the dentist .face downward on
The floor with life extinct Or Pnloz
ker said that WHOM conyersing viii
DR.. Edmonds the latter spoke q mo-
feeling we'll Coroner Ro;hschcr &c
clared death due 10 heart disease
DR.. Edmonds came TO Detroit ieT
years ago from Toronto, in which city
he is believed to have brother and
sister
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
THE OLD WORLD WAR
FROM DAY TO DAY

will not be encouragement, Tor
the Englishman is a very STUD
born person In dangerous crises.
But il may serve TO bring 10 the
surface severe criticism OF the
government. The British censor
ship has been used TO check ad-
verse comments on the ministry
by withholding such news as the
Audacious catastrophe. A sense
OF patriotism has also restrained
any violent outbreaks against the
cabinet But there are smolder-
ing flames OF discomfort through
cut the United Kingdom at the
way the war has been handled by
the responsible ministers. At any
time these may burst into fame,
causing a government explosion.
Engiishmeh are feeling bitterly
the lack OF individual exploits by
their navy and the gain by the
Germans OF almost all sea pres
tige OF the war. They are looking
for u victim. The resignation or
Prime Louis, OF Battenberg,
served as public sop. and, since
IL IOllOWeu the loss Oh tue AuuaC-
ious by two days, was probably a
private government sop as well.
But the sacrifice Of the Austrian
born first sea lord has not served
it's purpose. Both the Chilean
navel battle and the loss OF the
Bulwark have occurred since then.
A new victim may soon have to
be found A second individual
may serve the purpose. temper
arily. but II British navals losses
continue at the present rate, with
out any compensating gain In
prestige. the Asquith ministry IN.
doubtedly will be in danger
Englishmen have great faith In
their ability 10 "muddle through"
crisis But they can become re-
lentless critics OF their own lead
ers. irrespective Of party, when
once they get the impression that
politicians are not playing fair
with the democracy.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28


Arthur Bradley Gordon Bushey.
Helen Kenney, Edward Mokenor.
George Peshe and Dena Yazeley.
Pictures for perfect spelling Helen
Kenney, Dena Yazeley and Lauretta
Limek
The A and room hid a Thanks
giving entertainment. We had play,
THE First Thanksgiving Day." which
turned out success. Recitation,
songs and piano solos also were sue
cess.
Room b pupils never absent nor
tardy: Peter Solely. Vera Sanders,
I.ayerne Moore, Margaret Monte, So
phia Harrison and David Ferguson.
Neither absent nor tardy in the kin
derganten: William Donar, Annie
Brajkoy. Steve Tolde, Sylvia Rtcucis,
Francis Nauta, Annie Potts, Melville
/ Kennedy and Mary Hara.
Room c: Irene Beals, Evelyn Nc
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28

Another movement that will be
a great Improvement in the north.
eastern section will DO the paving OF
Farnsworth-aye.
After many weeks OF illness, Mrs:
Miller. OF No. 1921 Townsend.ave.. died
Monday morning. Nov. l6. The BODY
was taken TO Romeo for burial.
John and Robert Mitchell have
started the printing press known as
The Northeastern Printing Co." The
editors OF Rose school wish them sue
cess.
A surprise party was given In honor
OF Miss c. Mauer at her home, No. lob
Frontenac.blyd.. on Saturday evening.
Thirty guests were present and had
delightful time. greatly enjoying the
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
BY J.. w. 7. MASON.
CORNER European Manager OF the
United PressD

CORNER European Manager OF the
United PressD
NEW YORK, Nov I'LL q.
m.)--The loss OF the Bulwark
does not disturb, TO any appre-
cable extent the balance OF naval
power, but Il must have an en-
coEraging effect on the Germans.
IL british hattleships can spon-
staneously destroy themselves
there viii De new argument for
German irreconciliables who favor
prolonglng the war over an in
definite time. on the chance that
British sea preponderance ulti-
mately Will be reduced 10 the Ger
man level by a combination OF
luck. accident, and submarine at
tacks.
AZ far as is known, the Bulwark
+ IS the second British battleship
destroyed but there may be more.
Fhe fact that the loss OF the
Audacious is still withheld from
the British public indicates II IS
the policy Of the government 10
conceal every capital ship disas-
ter whenever possible. The only
reason the loss OF the Bulwark
was admitted ia. without doubt
because the place OF the explo-
sion made concealment impossi-
BILE
The destruction OF the Bulwark
has occurred simultaneously with
the arrival in England OF the
American newspapers giving first
information OF the Audacious'
catastrophe The news is now
spreading by word OF mouth
throughout England substantial.
Cd ny American newspaper clip.
tsnGs which are tho only sources
Of Information about their most
serious hava. blow Englishmen pos
sess. Thousands " Euglishmen viii
this have heard OF the double dis
astef, &C the AudnciOus and Bull
wafk, simultane ohsly The result
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
DOTY SCHOOL
FdItor,.i stafY-Chief, Paul Reeds as
socIates William Osband, MARION
MncLean, Hugh johnson, Frances
Marshall.

Marshall.
Through the kindness OF Judge Tut
tie, Miss Watch's pupils visited tue
postoffice on last Friday Also on
the same day the AS boys. with me
manual training teacher visited the
Cass Technical High school
An entertainment was held by the
various rooms TO celebrate hanhs
giving, Wednesday, consisting OF ION
dancing. recitations. songs ana plays
Prominent in this entertainment was
play entitled, The Thanksgiving
Biscuit" given by the AS class uh
der tho supervision OF Miss Lans'
Those who took part in the play we're
Mildred Fratcher, Arlyle Tulsma
Frances Hutchinson, Jane Raymond
Oryille Weaver John Nienstedt, Glenn
ons Davis. William osband and DICK
McGraw.
Mr. and Mrs. a. ?. Ewing. OF No
1874 Longfellow-aye., are rejoicing over
the arrival of a baby boy.
Mrs. willard OF Terre Haute. Ina.
Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. r. w
Sanders. No. 200 Chicago-blvd.
Attorney Wilfred Poapst LETT tues
day evening for the Canadian north
west. ia order TO be present aa TIA
which IL is necessary for him 10 eon
duet
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
MOORE SCHOOL
Editorial Stan-Chief. Wesley Chnet
associates, Ernest simmons hermsu
Ziel. Herbert jacobson heIeh no
Ue..ie Brown Eta stewart and
Glnrabel Judd.

ZieI. Herbert jacobson, Helen Robbs
Hessie Brown. Eta stewart nm"
Clnrabel Judd.
There were several junior civic
league clubs organized, and the pres
idents are Room A, Margaret L@
Grave. room b. GLAND Mctarlaha
room G. Russell Lightbody; room ~
Carl Gardner; room +, Branimin Gre
gorich. room r, Agnes Benton; room
G. Eva Whitehouse; room h. MAY
Baker. room ]. Ethel Moon Inc
clubs are picking mp large NUMBER
OF members.
Elizabeth Schwanbeck, one OF the
editors for ta.s school moved, wed
nesday. 10 her new home in Birmlng'
ham. Eta Stewart will take her
place on the stan
Gland McT1rland lost $50, Monuay
afternoon. He offers So for its return.
|, The Friendship Pedro club met
Tuesday afternoon at The home OF
Mrs. Milton Tanten, OF No. 2sS Hague
ave.
The ladies Of the Marstcn.ave Pres
byterian church gave a pumpkin pie
social Tuesday They were enter
tanned by Tom Cummings. well
known baritone singer.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-28
luncheon served by Mrs. Mauer.
BOYS PREFER DEATH TO
CONTINUING STUDIES

MOUNT VERNON, o.. Nov. 81
Because they preferred death to
school. one boy is dead here today
and another Is dying Guy Seymour
10, and Garland Jackson, IL. are the
victims Both shot themselves. Sey-
mour Is dead Both objected to their
parents demand that they continue
their studies.
Job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co., 10 John II. st