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The daily Gate City., 1914-01-21
Committee on Legislation.

We would report that the only legis-
lation In which this committee has
taken any part during the past year
Is that relative to the law passed by
the thirty-fifth general assembly,
authorizing the creation of a depart
ment OF public docks in cities situat-
cd on waterways and resulting in the
passage of chapter IA of the thirty
fifth general assembly. In connection
with Mr.. l.. A. Hanill of this city we
drafted law authorizing the creation
of a board of public docks, describing
their powers and duties and the meth
Cd of raising revenue to conduct same.
This bill which required number of
days work met with the approval of
the committee, having these questions
in charge, and was introduced before
the last legislature. In the bill which
was finally passed, our bill was used
ito considerable extent. In fact it
forms the basis OF our new law on the
subject, many Of our sections being
found in the new law unchanged.
There has also come before this
committee questions relative to the
Limit or municipal indebtedness of our
city, resulting in an investigation and
opinion in response to inquiry OF Mr.
John Nolen on this subject.
There have also been many confer
lences as to legal matters, relative tt
new enterprises, being considered am
particularly in relation to Morri.
Moving Machine Goalu and American
Cement Machine company.
Respectfully submitted.
! A. HG5IINGSWORTH,
/ 90 tAm Chairman
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taken up the flusher was being used
every night in most satisfactory
manner 1t is hardly necessary to
mention the great comfort which the
shoppers of Keokuk have experienced
through the cleanliness of our down,
town streets. And this too, has been
accomplished at cost to the individu-
al merchant or property owner Of so
small an amount that we all wonder
why we haven't always had clean
streets.
Shopping Train Service.
The subject which is occupying the
attention of this committee just at
this time is the Improvement of pas
senger service into Keokuk for shop
ping purposes. In conjunction with
the Industrial Associations Traffic De.
partment We expect to bear fruit in
this matter as promptly and as sue
cessfully as in the other matters han
died by this committee.
]. ALBERT KIEDAISCH,
Chairman.
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Committee on Streets and
Alleys.

M. F. Baker, Chairman and John De
Witt
Gentlemen: Our work during the
winter has been confined to the secur-
ing OF waste paper boxes for the bust
ness district and Investigation into
the best methods of street marking
Any work which We will be able to
do toward the betterment Of the streets
and alleys themselves must be done
principally during the spring and
summer months
We are now awaiting replies from
several sources regarding costs OF
street markings and styles of same
and will be able to conclude this work
between now and the summer time.
! Cooperating with the ladies of the
Civic League of Keokuk, they have
agreed to stand the expense OF install.
/ Ing waste paper boxes, twenty eight in
number which will be located princi-
/ pally on Main street with lew at the
best points on johnson street and
| Blondeau street Their exact loca.
tion will be close to the buildings, just
off the sidewalk intersections. The
council of the city of Keokuk has
agreed to maintain these boxes and
keep them emptied and in good condi
1 ton
Respectfully submitted
| (Signed) NJ. F. BAKER,
Chairman.
Keokuk, Iowa, January IL, 1912.
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Committee on Schools and
Education.

j. o. Boyd, Chairman; DR.. F. l.. De-
wees, Fl. G. Brown, w. G. Blood.
The committee has not had very
many meetings during the year.
The committee has had interviews
with Superintendent of Schools Will
liam Aldrich, the secretary of the
board of education, Dr. G. Walter
Barr, and some members of the
school board, with reference to coop
Grating with the officials especially in
terested In a progressive development
Of the schools, with view to giving
such cooperation as might be possible.
We find that those in charge of the
schools havelduring the year, encourag.
ed the establishment Of kindergarten
work; the use Of the public school
buildings for meetings attended by the
parents OF children in that district,
and that the school officials are study
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for approval, vet. we feel that as the
same 1s being carried out according to
Its provisions, without expense to the
city administration and that a higher
efficiency In electrical wiring has been
accomplished through the efforts Of
the Building Laws and Housing Com
mittee. that we are justified in accept
ing some credit for the present better
ment of the conditions along these
lines.
The greatest problem which has as
yet been placed In the the hands of
this committe for consideration is the
problem OF financing proposition for
the building of houses for skilled and
unskilled workmen, as they may be
brought into our city by manufactur.
ing plants locating In our midst
While this problem is problem of
the future and not of the present, yet
this committee knows that 1t Is a
problem which must be hansied and
solved by us before another year has
elapsed and 1t is because OF this feel
Ing that we are training every effort
to interest outside capital in a build.
ing plan and in the actual construc
ton of homes for the working people
of the Greater Keokuk. This is the
proposition which we expect to solve
before another year has passed.
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Committee on Building Laws
and Housing.

H. S. walker, chairman: w. j. Full
ton, E. l.. Barr, f. S. Baker, NJ. F..
King Jr.
Your committee begs to report for
the year ending January 20, 1914, as
follows:
1t has been the effort of this com.
mittee in the past year, to prepare
the following codes for the city Of
keokuk and further to secure their
passage by the city commission; a
housing or building code, plumbing
code and an electrical wiring code.
The housing code has been prepared
and the same was reported to this
committee March Is. 1913. After care
ful consideration the code was passed
by the committee and copy of the
same was placed in the hands of each
of the members of the board of di.
rectors Of this ASSOCIATION for their
approval.
Ihe building code has also been ap
proved and was reported to this com
mittee for action on April II, 1913. AZ
ter due consideration this code waq
approved and copies of the same dc
Hvered to the board OF directors Of
this association for their approval.
The electrical code was prepared
by Mr. q. l.. Barr, one of the members
OF this committee. and as a representa-
tive of the General Electric Co.. we
feel that he is highly competent tc
proceed with the work in question. Mr.
Barr has reported to the committee
that the code was prepared BY him anG
was then turned over to the Keokul
Electric Company for their approval
The Keokuk Electric Company fel,
that this code was very thorough ant
felt willing to abide by its terms, ant
as they expressed willingness and {
desire to furnish an inspector to in
spect all wiring before any connec
uon was made to their wires ant
thus relieve the city of paying a city
inspector for this purpose, we fell
justified in turning the code over t.
them to be carried out by their in
spectors. Although this code ha,
aever been reported to this committe,
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ing to cause the people to have great
er interest in the use of the school
buildings for general educational work
outside the instruction given those of
school age; they are also investigating
the question OF medical inspection In
the schools and endeavoring in vari-
GUS ways to improve the standard of
efficiency in the schools, and in this
and various other matters the com
mittee has endeavored in modest
way to cooperate.
We trust that in the coming year
greater results may be attained than
during the past year, and that this
committee Of the Industrial Associa
ton may be of more service to our
schools and the welfare of the com.
munity in general than during the
year just closing.
Very truly,
]. o. BOYD,
Chairman.
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cess either for himself or the city
or both.
Optimism and Organization.


On the other hand optimism, organ
taatfon and cooperation have brought
civilized twentieth century life out
OF savagery. They have planted pros
perity in the wilderness and coaxed
forth the sweetest blossoms from the
desert sands. They have builded
cities, carved out states and have
given birth to nations. All that Is
above savagery and savage methods,
in all lines Of activity, don't care
what they may be, are, responsible to
these three principles for their pres
ent status. These same three prin-
ciples, coupled with high ideals, will
give us a Keokuk, greater than our
fondest dreams and hopes have pic
tured. They will give us the Industrial
growth we seek and have practically
found. They will be the means by
which the Industrial Association will
liant a great, prosperous and beauti-
full city on the spot we now occupy.
Optimism, the continuance OF our
organization and greater cooperation
are responsibilities which are ours to
bear. And believe that, in the bal.
ance, the city OF Keokuk will not be
found wanting.
Respectfully submitted,
o. B. TOWNE,
Manager
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much better than the no-way which
prevails at present. We realize, too,
that any advanced steps of this kind
require publicity and education. We
hope that the first move will be a
municipal cleaning of all streets anu
alleys.
Water Supply.
Your committee has had thor
ough survey made of the city water
works system and complete bac-
THEOLOGICAL analysis of the water in
the forebay from which the city
water supply is now taken.
The examination was made by DIR.
Grover, assistant bacteriologist OF
Iowa state university. H finds that
the new supply is better than the
old one, and If certain precautions
can be taken, we will have a safe
water for city uses.
Milk Supply.
During tho year your committee
has had meeting with the milk in
spector, regarding the condition oi
dairies and milk supply. We wish tc
commend the work Of Ele inspector
He is doing good service, and WE
trust that through the interest OF this
committee we may always assist ir
maintaining an increasing STANDARD
of quality in the milk.
tuberculosis.
The committee is just now engaged
! in some work for the ampravemen
of tuberculosis conditions in Keokuk
Special work among the coloret
people will be carried on and we hop,
to secure an ordinance providing fol
disinfection of houses where tubsrcu
losis patients have lived or died.
/ General.
! There are few communities SO fay
orably situated for health as Keokuk
What we specially need Is an awak
ened public spirit in regard to i'm
provement of hygienic conditions an
more general regand for the valu
Of quarantine.
Respectfully submitted.
FRANK M. FULLER, halrman.
The daily Gate City., 1914-01-21
Transportation Committee

Annual report OF the committee on
transportation IRA w. Wills. chair
man; Wells NJ Irwin, L. A. Hamill
Your Transportation committee wishes
to make The following report:
During the past year we have look
ed after many complaints of the Keo,
kuk shippers. and feel that We have
accomplished fairly satisfactory re-
suits. sss
Many Of the minor matters we will
not refer ito, but in the way of ac-
tual results we were successful In
getting the c., B. & @. to build quite
substantial addition to their ware
house. besides enlarging their track
room.
We also persuaded the G. R. /. &
P. to build an addition to their ware
house.
We are pleased to report the freight
service both in and outbound has
been improved very much, In fact
we have been very active in persuad
ing all OF the railroads to give Keo-
kuk the service she is entitled to.
Much work has been done to securc
favorable freight rates both in and
out OF Keokuk, and as you are aware
the interstate commerce commission
made a ruling in our favor and 1t Is
now matter of only very short
time until the new reduced rates will
be put In force
Respectfully submitted,
IRA w. WILLS.
The daily Gate City., 1914-01-21
Committee on Retail Trade
Albert Kiedaisch, Chairman

W. Winger, Jas. T. Mccarthy, l.. F.
Rollins. E. F. Renaud, NJ. E. Justice.
In submitting this annual report to
the directors and stockholders of the
Keokuk Industrial Association, we
wish briefly to remind you Of the
actual results of the work of this
committee.
Immediately upon the appointment
of the committee we took up the
matter Of lighting Main street In
less than six weeks we had arrived
at a mode of lighting which was salts
factory to the city commissioners,
the electric company and ourselves
and had contracts signed and the ma
terial ordered. Within four months
after we began activities along this
line keokuk had in actual operation
the most effective white way of any
city in the United States. The Install
alton Of this new lighting system as
planned by this committee carried
with 1t the changing of all the old
unslghtly wooden poles of the street
car company on Main street to small
attractive iron ones and also the re-
moval Of all hitching posts and side
walk aigns from the entire street
Through the extremely friendly CO
| operation of the mayor and commits.
| sioners and the keokuk Electric Com
/ pany 1t was possible to install this
grand lighting system at a smaller
cost to property owner or merchant
than in any city in the United States
{ that we know Of
Cleaning Down Town Streets.
The matter Of keeping Main street
clean next occupied our attention. AT
ter some investigation it was found
that the high pressure flusher was the
most practical for our needs. In less
/ than one month after the question was
The daily Gate City., 1914-01-21
Health and Hygiene

DR.. Frank M. Fuller. chairman;
Major NJ Meigs, C. F. Mcfarland, DR..
s. w. Moorhead, Jacob Schouten,
VIM. B. Woolley.
Board of Directors, Ksokuk Indus
trial Association, City.-Gentlemen :
Your committee would submit the
following report:
During the greater part of the year
the committee has been organized
under the craftsmanship of Major
Meigs.
We have realized that to accom-
plish the best results along new and
advancing lines, requires education; I;
first of the committee itself, then of
the public. "A great deal of work that
cannot show in report, has been
done, in gathering information re-
garding projects which we wish to
soon convert into realities.
Garbage and Waste.
For some time a special committee
has been busy gathering data regard
ing the sanitary disposal of waste
and garbage. We find that very few
cities in the middle west, approximat
ing our population, have anything bu
makeshift methods in disposing OF
these substances.
We hope in the very near future tc
! pres snt plan OF definite and sani
tary garbage disposal. This may
not be the best way but, it will be
The daily Gate City., 1914-01-21

Cash on hand Dec. 31s 1873 1858
l.. A. HAMHI.,
al Treasurer.
Keokuk, Iowa, January 30, 1914.
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Continued on page 1o.)
The daily Gate City., 1914-01-21
Treasurer's Report
For the year ending December 81,

Receipts.
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1876 S,S4215
Received from subscriptions 16,651.Oo
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-10

For the policies for which Mr.. White stands in
this campaign the attention of the voter is direct
ed to the platform of principles adopted by. the
convention Of First District Republicans who re-
fected the voice of the people in making him their
partys standard bearer. Those who know him
have the fullest confidence in his loyalty to the
people and to their every material interest. He
knows the wants Of this great, busy district and,
ifelected there will be fearof his entering and
being bound by the sectional action of caucus of
Southern free-traders, to the prejudice and detr-
'ment Of the wordngmen, the producers and
tradesmen whom he will seek to really represent
and serve
AS a. lawyer who has kept in touch with the
rapid growth of this District, and who combines
first hand knowledge Of business and labor condi-
tons with legislative experience, he is the ideal
candidatefo for the voters regardless Of party affi
iaton to rally around if they desire all classes to
receive honest and intelligent representation in
our National Congress.
What he now stands for he will still advocate
after election
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-10

AS a legislator he kept his ear to the ground,
was always alert and keenly alive to the wants of
his constituents, and his friends are proud Of the
record which he made. Among the progressive
measures for which he stood and which his vote
helped to enact into lawwere the following:
Creating the Public Service Commission.
The eWorlmens Compensation Law.
The Blue Sky Law.
The Good Roads Laws
The Ratification of the Amendment to the
Constitution of the United States, providing for
the election of United States Senators by vote of
the people.
Another progressive measure for which he
tence is direct primary nominations He intro
duced a bill to carry out his views this subject,
and sought diligently to the last days Of the
session. to have it taken up and passed He CON
tinues to favor every advance step which will give
to the people themselves freer hand and a larger
measure Of direct power in their own affairs
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-10

Geo. E. White, Republican nominee for Con-
gress in the First West Virginia district is native
to the territory which he desires to represent hv
Freemansburg, Lewis county
He was educated in the common schools. at
Br9addug lnsg1Iute me gnlversl1y o. vrglnla,
uated from Broaddus with the class Of 1908. He
studied in the University Of Virginia five years,
and finished his education in our own states Uni
versity
He was admitted to the bar in 1908 and has
since that time practiced his profession with sue
cess, his home and office being at Weston, the
county seat of his native county. Hehas also been
associated with others in some business ventures
wherein he has shown abilities and achieved sue
cess.
Two years ago Mr.. White was nominated by
his party and elected by the people to represent
the Twelfth district in the State Senate. His cam
paign was personally conducted with dignity and
careful discretion, and he was elected over OPP
ponent of maturer years, larger experience and
high personal standing.
The Keota news., 1914-07-17

Arther Kneebone left Thursday for
Lafayette to take care of his grain har-
vest.
Postcard views of farm scenes made
to order at 81 per dozen. See Stanley.
Fat hog for sale; also old buggy, pha-
etcn style. Inquire of Robert Bussing.
Fl. G.. Quigg'e left Tuesday morning
for trip to Grand Island. Neb.
The Keota news., 1914-07-17
CHURCH LIFE

The Hightower rally was a decided
success. considered az . first attempt at
gathering the out appointments for
day of worship and mutual encourage
ment. 1t was not as largely attended
as we had hoped; but tho audience
broadly represented the field, and the
afternoon session drew many more peo-
pie than could have been accommodated
within the school building. Those who
came were in an enthusiastic state of
purpose and enjoyment.
The Sunday School session was con-
Quoted by the superintendent and staff
of the local school. in very satisfying
manner. Then followed preaching, and
Pastor Oliver spoke on Peter, 3:l8.
Next the basket lunch, in which we
returned to the practice of the first
church and had all things in common;
and certainly, those edibles were suita-
BILE for such an occasion and of the best.
The fourth quarterly conference drew
the interest of good part of those at
hand, and the report presented showed
NV oNAAoSA AOA0S nPEIoAasAhS"So AoN Wv"
added to the original one during the
year, and at four of these there were
Sunday Schools, with another expected.
The afternoon sermon was preached
by Rev. A. L. Chase, Phi. D., Supt. Of
the Greeley Dist. of M. E. Church, from
James s. 1920, and very impressive in
stances of the power of prayer were
given. Special vocal music was rem
dered and greatly appreciated. The
whole was crowned by the administra-
ton of the Lords Supper, of which
about thirty partook.
The weather was perfect for the oc-
casion, and when the experiment is re-
peated it will show larger success.
Let the effects be seen in the devotion
of the individual life, and the advance
Of religious interest and service al
around.
Pastor Oliver is in Greeley under doc
tors care, but will be on hand for ser
vices at Ksota and Sunnyridge on the
26th inst. at the usual hours.
The Keota news., 1914-07-17
Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that on August
l, at 2 p. M, will sell at public auction
1t Sligo Blacksmith shop, Weld Co.,
Colo, all machinery and tools belonging
to the Sligo Blacksmith shop, such
as are enumerated in a certain chattel
mortgage bearing date of Sept. 18,
1912, given by Elmo Edison to ]. H.
Gronsten. and recorded Oct. 8, 1912, in
Book 1863, page 318, Greeley, Weld Co..
Colo. Terms cash. Dated July is,
1914.
The Keota news., 1914-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Denver. Colorado

q. S. Land Ofhce at Denver, Colorado
July IS. 1914
Notice Is hereby given that Willie r. Stewart of
Keota. Colo. who on Aug IS. 1910 made homestead
entry. No. 0l394s for the NE "a. Section H.
has filed notice Of intention to make final three
year proof to establish claim to the Land above de-
scribed, before Ira s. Griffin. u. S. Commissioner.
at keota. Colo. on the 29th day Of August. 1914.
Claimant names as Witnesses: David w. Schoon-
over. William 6. Short. Carl Van Housen. Herbert
Poush. all of keota. Colo
70 MARY WOLFE DARCIN Register.
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Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior
IL s Land Office at Denver. Colo.

LAHO DeHVets NOIO
July Is. 1914
Notice Is hereby given that David Muhlbeier. Of
keota. Colo. who. on Sept. IA. 1909. made home
Township m Range SO W. 6 p Meridian. has filed
notice Of intention to make final three year proof to
establish claim claim to the land above described before
Colo. on the 29th day of August. 1914.
Claimant names as Witnesses Charles E. Friend.
70 MARY WOLFE DARGIN. Register.
The Keota news., 1914-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office at Denver, Co

United States Land Office at Denver Coio
July IS. 1914
Notice Is hereby given that John Heir. of Keot1
Colo. who. on Aug. 81. 1903. made homestead
entry. No: 0l0337. for -, West r. Section 2s:
notice Of intention to make final three year proof to
establish claim to the land above described. before
Ira S. Griffin. u S. Commissioner. al Keota. Coio
the 29th day of August. 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles f. Friend
Henry MftHll. John Zimbeman David Muhlbeier.
all Of keota. Colo.
70 MARY WOLFE DARGIN. Register.
The Keota news., 1914-07-17
News Office Days

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Office will bs closed a part of each week.
For the present it will be open regularly
on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,
and occasionally on Tuesdays and Sat
urdays. On other days any business,
including payment of accounts, may be
entrusted to Mr.. Schoonover, at Keota
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