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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19
COLORADO LAND.

COLORADO LAND.
For Sale-640 acres OF land In Kim.
ball county. Fair improvements. well
watered, plenty Of adjoining Land sub-
5ect to lease Must sell. price $40 per
acre. Joe beverley. Armstrong. Colo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19
HELP wANrED-MALE

Wanted-Bell boy. Stoddart Hotel.
Wanted-Good cook, man preferred.
Sundelrs restaurant, North First ave-
nue..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Wanted - Furnished house, about
May /, with garage or barn preferred.
West end, north Of Church. Three In
family. References furnished. Phone
657
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Wanted-Everyone to know that tho
services Of the visiting nurse employed
by the Visiting Nurses Association. are
to be had at what patients are able ana
willing to pay or without pay. by those
in straltened circumstances. Telephone
Clara Britt, 20 South First avenue.
phone $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

For Sale-One Channon, Nuruba 26
double drum derrick winch, used two
weeks. Will sell cheap. A Lewis, lis
East State.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Experts in wall paper cleaning. Macy
A. White. Phone 1891 whitA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Wanted-I am in the market, paying
the highest price for wool. Take con-
tracts for shearing sheep. Guarantee
good Job and quick work. +. =.
Luck, Ill West Church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Wanted-House cleaning, rug beat
ng, etc. Phone 866 white. Mike Ford.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

For Sale-Early Ohio seed potatoes
so and 80 cents a busheL Not delivered.
sos South Twelfth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Misunderstanding and houseclean-
ing to do by hour. Mrs. B. Parker, 905
South Fifth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19
WANTED

Neutrality-suspicious. to know that
1 do furniture finishing, polishing and
repairing. Also remodel old furniture.
M. ]. Rodermel, residence phone 1893.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

For Sale-Single combed Brown Leg
horn eggs for Matching. SO cents per
fifteen, $3.50 per hundred. Mrs. A. B..
Jones, Toledo, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

For Sals-I sell farms with good
buildings. groves. improvements. close
to town at from sS5 to SIS per acre:
$1,000 to $1,000 down and easy farms
on balance. These farms located both
sides South Dakota-Minnesota linA,
Good all around farming country.
Write or SOC Herbert PoppelmAn,
Marvin, Grant county, 8. d
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Wanted-Men to learn the barber
trade. Positively the best trade of the
kind. Can prepare you in few weeks.
Wages while learning. Open to every
one. Apply by mail. Moler Barber Col
lege, Chicago, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Wanted-Railway mail clerks, SIS
month. Examinations frequently. Sam
pie questions free. Franklin Institute.
Department 1O6 D, Rochester, N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19

Phone 1915 green, sol South First ave-
nue..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19
POULTRY.

For Sale-M. B. turkey eggs. $3.50 for
ten eggs. Mrs. Cal Dougherty, Rural
route Z
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-19
questions will be asked. Levin Dry
Goods Company.

For Sale-Senator Dunlap straw
berry plants. Every plant guaranteed
to grow. Bert Everist.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
PIN HOLES RUIN
STORAGE BATTERY
BECAUSE OF ACID

II the rough jars or cells Ia Z stor-
age battery have weak spots or pin
holes In them 1t soon becomes a seri-
GUS matter. ~ the acid solution eats
It's way through and soon ruins the
battery. In order to find these defec-
tive spots most battery makers fill the
jars with acid and let them stand for
several hours. This, however, has new
er proven entirely satisfactory and the
Willard Storage Battery Company has
much more effective and rather nov
ell way OF testing which finds every
possible defect. Every jar is subjected
to . current OF $4,000 volts, one termi-
nal being inside the jar and the other
outside. The tremendous sparks will
force its way through any defect there
may be In the rubber and finds many
which no acid test could possibly
reach.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
GIVE PRETTY PARTY
FOR COMING BRIDE

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Sept. IL.
-One Of the pleasant social affairs OF
the season was the pre-nuptial party
given by Miss Ruth Breneman, daugh-
ter ct Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Breneman,
at her home in the country, on We'd
nesday afternoon. The rooms were
decorated with autumn flowers, ar
ranged in a most artistic manner.
Music. and games were the diversions
OF the afternoon. An elaborate six
O'Clock dinner was served. In the
center of the dining table was placed
q basket Of hydrangeas, and at each
plate was an English walnut, having
concealed within the engagement an
nouncement--Miss Ruth -Brenenan.
Paul r. Bertsch, October. The color
scheme, pink and white, was carried
out in all the arrangements. The
guests were the Misses Mildred
Pierce Ruth Shaffer. Elma Stohler.
Neva and Adah Bertsch, Gladys Bren-
eman and Ada Wisehart, OF Anderson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11

What appears to be an ordinary arm
chair, recently patented. can be drawn
out to form full length bed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
SATURDAY SEPT IL
$50 FARMERS PLACE
GRAVEL ON HIGHWAYS

=. Although the rains the past fsw days
have seriously Handicapped the work
81 County Hoad Superint4ndent Jones,
he has placed on roads OF the county
from 1000 to 1900 loads Of gravel q
day. This work will continue until win
ter
Approximately 80 farmers are being
employed on the road work. OF this
number. fifteen are regularly employed
by the county who supervise the work
OF placing from so to 100 loads each.
The rains have greatly damaged the
roads OF the county," said Mr.. Jones.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
TO OPEN

Kid" Hull, well known restaurant
proprietor, will open up q restaurant
in the building north Of the offices ri
the Light. Heat and Power company
The building was formerly occupied
by a feed store. Ali the furniture has
been purchased and he expects to be
open for business within twenty days.
It Is understood that he holds lease
on the building for two years or until
the lease Of the Light, Heat and Power
company expires when Brown and
Ashley. owners of the building, intend
to build modern business block.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
MILTON, IND.

W. H. Jefferies is clerking at
Bragg's grocery in place of Robert
Bryant. who is now employed at the
Riverside hour mills.
People from here report big rain
at the fair in Indianapolis, Thursday.
Crowds of people were soaked before
they could get away.
Lester Cain, Of Economy, has been
the recent guest of his stepfather and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Three
Wits.
Mrs. Will Denton. In company with
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Cats and fam
lily, visited at Hagerstown, with Mr..
and Mrs. John Hunt a few days this
week. Mrs. Denton returned to her
homo at Wabash, Friday
r. J. Connell, with his mother and
sister, have moved from the farm to
their new home at Cambridge City
Miss Lizzie Connell. who Is bookkeep.
er for the Connell-Anderson company
here, at the coal yards and grain Gle
vator, will 80 to and fro each day
and retain her work
Ora White, who has been employed
at the Riverside flour mills. Is now On
gagged in grinding apples into cider.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
CONDUCTS MEETING

CENTEKvILEE. Ind. Sept IT.
How each member earned . dollar
paid into the treasury OF the Woman's
Home Missionary society Of the n. e
church. proved IN Interesting feature
Of meeting held Thursday. Ut tAe
home Of Mrs. Bertha Dunbar. Miss
Minnie Wright conducted the davo
ticnal exercises, while Mrs. Media
Dunbar discussed Young Peoples
Work" The October meeting viii be
with Mrs. Nathan LAmott
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
Mazry.he
- -
Advertisement

Mr.. Storekeeper. when the man
ufacturer advertises his goods In
this newspaper. marry your store
to the advertising.
Make public '-tts up"
Put the newspaper advertised
goods where people will see them.
Let the public know you have
faith In the goods and the advertis-
Ing.
It is not mere sentiment.
1t is practical business. g..
You are rendering q public serv.
ice profitable to yourself. -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
MEET IN BASEMENT.

Because the building is not com
pleted, District No. s, Spring Grove,
is holding classes in the basement OF
the new building. Township Trustee
EdEerton said today that 1t will be ten
days before the classes can be held
in the regular class room. All the fur
niture has been received and is ready
for installation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
Fifty Percent Damage Ar
signed to Crop BY Rich
mond Miller After Inter-
viewing Many Farmers.
sPOns RECORD CROP
Wheat Loss Set 1t Thirty Per
Cent Owing to Wet Wealth
er at Threshing Time in
Wayne County.

The oats crop In Wayne county has
been damaged at least 50 per cent BY
the rains Of this summer" said Chas.
Carpenter Of the Richmond Roller
Mills.
This estimate 10 based on state
ments made BY farmers in al parts
Of the county. There 10 no retail mar
kst ut all for oats in this county on
account Of the poe. condition Of the
grain.
wayne county would have had q
record yield OF oats had II not been
for the rains the last few weeks" he
said. Tho damage to oats has even
exceeded the damage done to the
Farmers throughout the county esti-
mate that the wheat yield has suffered
At least 80 per cent damage on &C
count OF the wet weather, which has
prevented farmers from harvesting It.
Tho grain has been OF poor quality.
Most farmers in Wayne county are dis
posing of their oats In the Cincinnati
msrket, which is now paying 81 cents
. bushel. which 10 the lowest in many
years. -. 1@:%s - Z
s.. Corn Prospects,.
1T Will require month OF dry
weather, not to hot, and lot of sun
shine to ripen the corn" said Mr.. Car
penter Present indications point to
damage to the corn crop, although corn
IL In much better condition than wheat
or oats" 80 > -!
The rain has prevented the ears
from being fertilized, and they will
not be fllled out. The corn crop will
not compare with former years, &C
cording to the farmers Of the county
who have reported to Mr.. Carpenter.
The greatest fear OF the farmers is
that there will be an early frost which
would practically destroy the crop.
Too Much Rain.
There were too many hard rains
while the corn was In tassel," said
Mr.. Carpenter This prevented the
srains being fortified. and then the
excessive wet weather the last few
days has prevented the ripenins Of
the grain. There is lot Of soft corn
in the county that there IL very little
hope OF saving unless there is mark.
ed change In TIN weather" I'LL,
ss Tho extrerhe southern and northern
parts Of the county seem to be harder
hit than the central part, according to
the expression Of farmers in. these
districts. Boston township suffered
perhaps more than any other on &C.
count OF storms. A large part Of the
corn has been blown down.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11


e September IS. "a. m. s. &
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11
BREHM ACCEPTS JOB

Russell Brehm, who has been con.
nected with the Murray theatre as
ticket seller for the last two years,
has accepted position as salesman
for the Denny Hill Co. Of Chicago. and
will soon begin his duties in selling
monographs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11

Rensselaer, county, New York, has
forbidden the practice of catching rab-
bits with the hands. Here and there
Rensselaer, is willing to yield a point,
but in a case Of this sort never.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11

Supports to hold a drawing board on
any table at any desired angle are a
Chicago inventors idea.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-11

To protect trousers from mud a
Frenchman has invented guard that
is attached to a shoe like spur.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
CITY NEWS.

Mrs. Gertrude Stevens Miller's
baby was christened yesterday. by the
Rev. R. C. McIlwain. pastor emeritus
Of the ST. Johns Episcopal church, at
his home 719 Morgan street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar R. Cochrane
and daughter are home from their
trip on the great lakes. They arrived
in Chicago Saturday morning early,
and Witnessed some OF the tragic
scenes in connection with the East
land catastrophe. Mr.. Cochrane said
that at one place they saw great auto
patrols and ambulances carrying the
dead bodies to the morgues. They
were in one Of the stores when cloth.
ing and shoes were being hurriedly
provided The city seemed to be
stunned by the enormity OF the trag-
edy. Mr.. Cochrane said.
A woodpecker and a high tension
wire make a bad combination accord.
ing to the following from the Rollo
County Record: Several days ago the
bird known as the woodpecker. hoped
on the sub-station in this city which
HOUSES $500 volts OF electricity. He
then hoped to one Of the wires that
conveys this amount Of voltage. As
soon as he landed on the wire 1900
volts jumped from the other main line
wire to him and from him to the stop
coil, or ground wire, burning out $22
worth of fuse plugs at the Ilasco sup.
ply tower and cutting off the current
for several hours. The bird was e1-
hfbited here In town and his carcass
was thoroughly charred. Thus: A
woodpecker hoped on the Keokuk
juice: He pecked and he pecked till
the Juice broke loose. The woodpeck-
ers' dead with very red head, but he
made all the folks In town go to bed.
The law OF the state of Illinois re-
quires that chauffeurs must hold IL
censes to ply their trade and provides
also for examinations to secure their
license. A penalty Of $25 fine for the
first offense is assessed for violations
OF the law. The first examination
must be accompanied by fee Of IS
and certain recommendations. re-
newal Of license costs 50. The state al.
tomobile law defines q chauffeur to be
ANY person operating a motor We
hfcle as mechanic or employe. or for
hire" No person may operate or drive
q motor vehicle in this state as q
chauffeur unless such person shall
through satisfactory examination.
have qualified for and received a H.
cense. A chauffeur's license will not
be issued under Is years of age. Any
persons violating any Of these provi-
sions is liable to fine of $25 for the
first offense and heavier penalties for
subsequent violations.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Mary Plckford Triumphs Again
"ThS Dawn of q Tomorrow"

Mary PIckford Triunphs Again IN
"The Dawn of q Tomorrow"
Mary Pickford, the idolized star of
the Famous Players Film Co., adds
another striking characterization to
her notable repertoire of screen sue
cesses in that company's five-part
adoption OF Frances Hodgson Bur
nett's great drama of optimism. "The
Dawn OF Tomorrow" the world-fam-
Gus story Of young girls unfa1tering
faith and triumphant ultimate reward.
which Is at the Grand tonight and to-
morrow, on the Paramount program.
In this celebrated play that gladden..
ed the hearts OF so many when pre-
scented on the stage with Eleanor Rob-
son. and the screen version of which
VIII cheer as many thousands more,
Mary Pickford portrays the weird and
wonderful character Of Glad. the beau
tifu1 and ragged girl of the London
slums, whose undying optimism and
herpic courage even starvation and
deadly peril are unable to duench, The
delicacy OF Miss Pickford's portrayal
and the threads Of forceful symbol
ism woven about the drama viii make
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
ANNOUNCE PICTURE
FOR WEDNESDAY EVE
The Heart Of Keokuk VIII be Shown
for the First Time on the Screen
at Grand Opera House.

"The Heart Of Keoiuk." the irst
moving picture play produced in this
city is announced for its initial show
ing at the Grand on Wednesday even
ing.
It has taken a great deal Of time
and heavy expense to get the photo
play filmed and ready for production
and Keokuk people are very much In
terested in 1t. It promises to be the
most interesting film ever shown in
this city.
The Gate City has been following
the taking of the pictures from the
start and readers OF this paper have
been kept informed Of the work from
day to day. The readers are there
fore more than casually interested in
the picture. The cast OF characters
consists Of Keokuk talent and the
list has been published several times
Gate City readers took part IN the
selection OF the two leading girls in
the story by means Of the voting con-
test
There Is considerable speculation as
to Just who Is going to take the part
Of the william in the photoplay and
come people are confident that they
know the name Of the one who is to
take this part 1t was agreed when
the cast was selected that the william
would not take part unless his name
was not made public and the manage
ment has respected his wishes and
the name is yet deep mystery. The
william in the story of 1.-THE Heart of
Keokuk'' Is such deep dyed william
that he does not wish to be known
ahead Of time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
G. r. institute Opens.

MOUNTAIN LAKE PARk. ~,
July 26.-The Christian Endea -,
vocational institute opened ida
session here today. Glasses lne Sssh
one for the study Of the liquor ps-
lem.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
Wet Weather Proves Somewhat Of
Hindrance to Engineers In Go.
ING on With keokuk-Jeffer-
son City Line.
DRY WEATHER NEEDED
Right Of Way Has Been Secured TO
Bethel, Mo-, and Work viii
Continue as Soon 40 the
Weather Permits.

The wet weather Of the present sea
son was responsible for delaying
work on the Keokuk-Jefferson City in
terurban, according to H. W. Knight
who was in Keokuk today. Mr. knight
said that on account Of this slight de.
lay, thu meeting which would be held
in Keokuk some time soon, would be
somewhat later than had been
planned.
NJ. knights eigineer did not con-
slider 1t worth while to take chances
on making mistakes or having to do
the work over with the ground as wet
as It was. For this reason the work
was delayed to some extent. It will
be continued in the dry spells, and
with any continued stretch of dry
weather, can be given good impetus.
Mr.. knight said that the right OF
way to Bethel. Mo-, had been secured.
There were some who had refused to
sell, but the right of way was secured
this far
Mr.. knight said that plenty OF no
tice would be given Of. the meeting at
Keokuk, when the date was decided
on.
He was asked II he knew anything
about the Mississippi Valley and Pow
er company, but was unable to give
any additional information in the mat
ter, aside from what has been printed.
The company was not his road. he
said.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
CITY NEWS.

Frank M. Williamson has been
appointed administrator Of the estate
of Olive II. Williamson.
Warner II. Lewis and Mary B.
Shoemaker were united in marriage
Saturday afternoon by John Lem
decker, Justice of the peace.
Fred W. Crouthers was fined $50
and costs and given Jail sentence of
fifteen days for assaulting his wife.
The wife was the plaintiff in the case
and filed an information against, her
husband in the court OF John Lem
decker, Justice OF the peace. She ac-
cused him OF having struck her In
the face. When tried this morning,
Crouthers pleaded guilty and was Civ
en- jail sentence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
PERSONALS.

Miss Bertha Schlotter has returned
home from Spirit Lake.
Walter Garrison left Sunday on his
vacation trim to ST. Louis, Mo-. and
Evansville, Indiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller OF colfax, III
spent Sunday In Keokuk.
The Rev. and Mrs. II. B. McElree
and daughter will leave for New WI
mington, Pa, today. They will be
there two weeks. and will then spend
two weeks at College Springs. Iowa.
FIT. Madison Democrat: Frank Bald.
win and Miss Hazel Langstaff OF Iowa
City motored to the prison Thursday
afternoon and were guests of Warden
and Mrs. Sanders Thursday nfgh
They returned home Friday morning,
going via Nauvoo and Keokuk. Hav-
ing heard much about the old Mormon
settlement at Nauvoo. they expressed
a wish to visit that place and were
given instructions as to road and df
rectfon. The Keokuk dam will also
be point of interest on their return.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
THREE CARLOADS
| MACHINERY HERE
Grading Apparatus 10 Received by
Cameron, Joyce & Co., for Work
on National Lead compsny's
Switch.
BIG GANG TO GET ON JOB
II Weather PermIts, Il is Planned to
Put Twenty-Five Men at Work
by the Middle Of
Week.

Three carloads Of grading machin-
cry for Cameron, Joyce & Co., to use
in the work of grading for the Ma
tional Lead company's plant switch,
arrived in Keokuk today. Included IN
the consignment were grading ma
chimes and engines and wagons, and
other implements which will be
needed.
The work OF grading for the switch
has been started. It was stated to-
day that II the weather will permit, a
gang OF twenty-five men will be at
work on the Job by the middle of the
week. The continuation OF wet wealth
er win block the plans for speedy COM
pletion of this work. With good
weather, however, the grading gang
will be increased, and will be put to
work along the entire work.
AS many as three gangs may be
put to work II the weather permits
this work to be carried on as rapidly
as contemplated
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26

az
slums, in which Glad first becomes n
quainted with God, are delinea'e.u, Mes
the inimitable manner that Is ~
Pickford's own, and her acceptan.e
the belief in the Supreme is typ,eaus
tender and sweet in its simple io'ss
fulness. -Advertisement
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
champ. Only Alternative.

Lincoln journal: Champ Clark had
no choice but to stand up at San
Francisco for the national defense,
including a stable army and navy.
To have done less would have been
to agree with Bryan about sometning.
That the honorable Champ has NOT
been able to do since July. 1917.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-26
Sites arc Marked Now.

There will be little excuse for not
finding the factory sites now. They
are marked with huge sign boards.
These boards are 1ettered with the
names of the factories. now building,
the National Lead company's million
dollar plant, and the Standard -Four
Tire company's 100000 plant. The
signs also point out the fact that there
are lots for sale by the Industrial as
ISOLATION. and that this is the Keokuk
Industrial associations factory site.