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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

The National Lead company are
themselves large consumers of these
metals, using considerable quantities
OF. both zinc and copper in the form
of brass. lead as white lead, and other
pigments, and the various minor met
ais in many other ways.
The plant, as now laid out, will re-
qufre twenty to twenty-five thousand
horse power OF electrical current, and
will employ proportfonate number
Of men when finally completed. A
plant OF this size is not generally
built completely in enc unit, but is
built up in smaller units of. in this
case, approximately lilo OF the above
capacity. 1t is the intention at this
time to push construction OF each unit
as fast as the completion Of the pre-
ceding one will permit. In addition
to the electrolytic department, there
lis contemplated In the near future
other refining plants for the minor
metals and for the precious metals.
How Plant was Located.
The Keokuk Industrial association
was asked to give the new ground.
which it did. There was purchased
the Daily tract, and piece Of land
less than four acres in extent, from
the land owned by Miss LinniA H,--
erman. This was for the right or way
from the burlington tracks.
The smelter people will not use one
acre in the ground in the Daily tract
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

consigned to the California Associated
Raisin company, a marketing corpora
ton owned by raisin producers and
handling the crops of 5000 raisin
growers of the celebrated San Joaquin
valley of California.
The shipment contains two million
four hundred and sixty thousand
pounds OF raisins, packed in bulk for
the use of bakers OF California Rails
in bread, and in packages for the re-
tail grocery trade. There are one
million six hundred thousand one
pound cartons, thirty thousand twenty
five pound boxes of seeded raisins, and
one hundred and ten thousand pounds
OF assorted boxes, loose and layer. The
trainload is valued at $4,000.
We're all the raisins in this ship
ment made into California rafsin
bread. the product would be in the
neighborhood OF ten million loaves.
The estimated total production of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

state of Illinois permits this college
to award because of its efficiency.
Each year hundreds of young men
and women prepare for civil service,
banking, stenographic and bookkeep-
ing positions. Large numbers of farm
er boys enroll to obtain the splendid
general education or to learn the
methods of farm accounting which
they may use on the farm.
If anyone is interested IN any Of
the above branches, a letter to Mr..
D. l.. Musselman, president of the
Gem City Business college, Quincy,
Illinois, will bring you response by
return mail and you are sure of a
careful discussion of any OF the
courses which may interest you.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

dents-the founder and his son, both
of the same name.
At present, the students count their
numbers from fifteen to eighteen
states. four being from Cuba. With
the fall enrolment, the number Of
state representatives will increase I'M
til from thirty-five to forty states will
have representatives there. One new
Cuban, a Japanese, and one Chinese
boy have signified their intention OF
entering in September
/ These students represent nearly all
the various industries-from farmer
boys to college professors, and clergy
men. Some take the instruction with
: the intention of going into the COM
merc1al world. Others wish to safe
guard themselves in their own work.
while many farmer boys come just
/ to secure the splendid general educa-
ton which our business course af.
fords.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

raisins in California thfs year is no..
900 tons, whereas In 1905 the total
production was 5000 tons. The aver.
age production from 1905 to 1914 was
70, 900 tons. An important factor in
the marketing OF such q big increase
has been the publicity campaign con.
Quoted by the California Associated
Raisin company in national magazines
and newspapers. emphasizing the won
derful food value of the raisin.
Union Pacific officials. because OF
the unique character of the big ship.
ment, have arranged to have photo
graphs taken OF the train at several
points along the route.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08

by the Mount Pleasant branch of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail
road company.
The construction Of the plant OF
the River Smelling and Refining COM
pany was commenced shortly after
July 5, when r. G. Hall first arrived
in Keokuk. About the sixth of July
surveys were made Owing to the
continued rainy weather which came
about this time, the railroad contrac-
tors were unable to put in the switch
track as fast as had been anticipated.
This delayed the construction of the
first unit, since much of the heavy
material needed in the construction
would have to be brought in by train.
Much Of this has been hauled in by
wagon, so that now the Office build
ing. part Of the boiler rooms and two
small shops have been constructed
Work Progressing Rapidly.
The excavation for the first unit is
progressing nicely and the cut for
the railroad track between the build
ings is being made The Cameron
Joyce company. which has the con-
tract for building the switch has the
contract for the excavation for the
first unit. The Stone and Webster
Engineering corporation has the gen.
eral contract for the construction of
the plant.
It has been the hope OF the officials
of the company that actual operation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08
QUINCY HAS GREAT
COMMERCIAL. school,
And Some keokuk Boys Received
Training There and Made Good
in Business World.

Nearly half century ago, D. l..
Musselman founded the Gem CITY
Business college, with but three stu
dents. Now it has yearly enrolment
of nearly 800 students, growth
which finds its origin In the able man.
agement and the strict business integ.
rity maintained throughout all the
forty-five years OF its existence.
In these forty-fve years these srea.
United States of ours have had nun.
erous administrations and presidents
while this great Gem CITY business
college. Americas greatest CONNER.
c'al school has had but two presi.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08
in few large stations would save s.
100000 tons of coal a year and great
ly reduce the smoke nuisance.
SOLID TRAIN LOAD
OF CALIFORNIA RAISINS
En- Route From Fresno to the East
Over the Union Pacific
Railroad.

The largest shipment OF single
brand of raisins ever made is on its
way from Fresno, California, to the
east. A solid train load of forty
Ears left Fresno, August %, and is
passing over the Southern Pacific and
Union Pacific lines to Omaha where it
will be broken up for distribution In
car load lots to various cities of the
central states The shipment consists
entirely of Sun Maid" raisins, and is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08
At Last!

Topeka Capital. Reliable infornia.
ton is at hand that Ola Man Summer
has returned from his summer vaca.
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-08
London,s Electric Power.

According to parliamentary COM
mittee that investigated. the produc-
ton Of all of London's electric power
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
Joffre Asks Men
OF Army to Loan
Treasure to France

PARIS. Nov. e6.--Generai Joffre. com
nlanderAn-ehief OF the French forces
today issued the following general order
10 the army;
ION November Is France issues n great
loan TO provide funds for expenditure
on the national defense. All the appeals
she has made since the beginning OF the
war have had ready response. This IL
because everyone knows the riches OF
France; because everyone has confidence
in her destinies and favorable termin-
stion OF the struggle.
Those who subscribe fulfil the duty
OF q good Frenchman. They also will
find their advantage In II. Whoever
pays in H.36 francs viii receive an obli-
cation bearing francs interest only an
investment In French bonds at and 7s-ioJ
per cent.
You have doubtless heard your parents
recall the terrible hours OF 1870 After that
war there was a loan for the liberation
Of territory. This time. thanks 20 YOU
efforts, II will be as the minister Of
finance has said. the loan Of victory
Think about that Write about Il q
your relatives and the friends you lef
behind at your birthplace. Tell them tina
10 subscribe 10 the loan Is 20 serv'
France; that II is 10 fight for her Will
you; that Il IL 70 give you the most ef
fectlve aid possible at the present tim
and that Il Il TO assure your future an
that OF your children"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27


Miss Elsie OPP was a visitor at Omaha
SATURDAY..
Mr.. and Mrs E. c. Nutzman motored
TO Lincoln Tuesday.
z. G.. Spencer and family were here
from Talmage Thursday.
Miss Emma Ehlers Of Berlin, was visit
ing relatives here this week.
Mrs II. J. Stutt and Miss Mary Stutt
were Omaha visitors Saturday.
Mrs z. T. Gearheart is spending the
week with relatives at Axtel, Neb.
Mrs. Louise Gillen OF Council Bluffs.
Ia, IL visiting her parents here this week.
Miss Josephine Back Of Gothenburg'
was visiting Avoca friends over sunday
Miss TULANE Rehmeier is here from
Weeping Water, for visit with her
parents.
Miss Selma Marquardt was here from
Beatrice Thanksgiving day for a visit
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. c. Marquardt and
daugter, Emma, we're Omaha visitors the
first Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora F. Copes and Mr..
and Mrs. George Campbell were Nehawka
visitors last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Neumeister were
called 20 Cook the first Of the week by
the serious Illness OF her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs Joheph Van Havermeat
and John Claude Of Sank Center. MINI.
are visiting relatives east of town.
The revival meetings that are being
held AT the CONGREGATIONAL church are
being we'll attended Rev. Mr.. Elledge
of Weeping Water is in charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
Uncle to British
King Named in
Munitions Deal

LONDON. Nov. 26.--Hearings were re-
numed today in the case OF Victor Sly.
charged with aling In war materials
without q .cense. When the case was
taken before the court n week ago the
name OF the duke Of Manchester was in
troduced by the prosecutor who said Mr..
Sly and the duke apparently had at
tempted 10 hoodwink the authorities by
communicating with each other In a
secret code in regard 10 the traffic in
var materials.
At today's session tho name OF the
duke OF Connaught, uncle of King George,
and governor general of Canada, was
brought IN, although not under such cir
cumstanees as to show that no had any
knowledge OF Mr. Siy's transactions
The evidence laid before the Bow Street
police court today dealt with transactions
In munitions running Into millions OF
pounds In value. One telegram sent by
Mr.. SLY 70 a man named Lurion In
Petroerad. who was described as an agent
OF Mr.. Sly, was given as follows:
New York make all required arrange
nents for 100000 shrapnei. 100000 rifles.
Sooo,OOc.Ooo cartridges"
A subsequent telegram said:
I'VE have bought for Petrograd whole
100000 shrapnel."
A message sent by MIR. SLY to Luricn
on September % was siven as follows:
''Connaught duke OF ConnaughD, en-
dorsement promised today; 100000 rifles
completely ready"
Captain Durand OF the war office pro-
dnced a letter. which. he said. was found
In Mr. Slys office. written to the South
American Railless Traction company. re-
iating to proposed participation by that
company In the sale of South American
armament. wherefore contracts have
been signed with Abe Stein q Co., New
YORK; Tho letter mentions profits from
these contracts OF eiso.OOO 0s5oOoo),
a eablegram said to have been sent
rom Paris by the duke OF Manchester
Mas produced. telling Mr.. Sly;
t'call on General - at Whitehall
court, who has been communicated with.
Have him shown all proofs as requested
90 buHlneRs may be completed here"
After this testimony had been taken the
hearing was adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Warren ate sup
per Mt the Seefus home Thursday.
August Bisback went TO the hospital
again this week to have his arm treated.
Mrs Henry Goddard. who has been
MI four months with rheumatism. Is
improving.
Mr.. J. w Wyatt and family and Mr.
and Mrs John Gibbons motored to
Omaha Sunday.
Mrs. George Heinzmann had her house
hold goods moved to Willard last week,
where she will make her home.
Mr. and Mrs George Haney Of FIRE.
mont visited the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. II. Eicke, and family.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Nolte went TO
their ranch at Broadwater, Neb.. Mon
day after several weeks visit here
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Deerson were
visited Thursday by Mrs Deerson's pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, and family.
Tho basket ball game here Tuesday
by the Waterloo High school team and
the Elkhorn High school team was won
by Waterloo, q to -.
p. II. Kellett died Saturday. Novem-
Der 20. of pneumonia after weeks i'll
ness Mr.. Kellett was born in Ireland in
1898. lie brought his family TO Douglas
county in 1858. He Is survived by his
widow, six sons and four daughters
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
FORGER GETS CASH
OF UNDER WRITERS
Swindler Uses Name Of Genera
Agent Hill Of Provident
Life and Trust.
SEVERAL soUTHERNERs VICTIMS

Through the operations Of q
swindler, who has passed forged
checks in various parts Of the coun-
try during the last two months,
Thomas r. Hill, Nebraska general
agent OF the Provident Life and
Trust company, has been caused
much annoyance, although suffering
a loss Of only sac himself
A well-dressed. honest appearing
young man, at various times using
the name OF Rubel. Nelson or Mil
lard. Is reported to have "stung"
many insurance men with worthless
checks purporting 10 be agency
checks signed by Mr.. Hill Of Omaha.
The young man represents himself
to have been recently employed by
the Omaha Insurance man. and in
asking for a position elsewhere, pre-
sents forged or stolen credentials.
and usually manages to get a check
cashed.
MIR. Hin declares that the forgeres
brought 10 his notice should have been
detected easily. They we're ciumsily
done, and even bear the misspelling
philadelphia. They also have the i'm
print OF Mr.. Hni's agency In red in
stead OF black ink. and the agency IL
called the omaha, instead OF the Ne
braska general agency.
So far. complaints Of the mans oper-
atoms have come from Dallas. Tex;
Muskogee, Okla; several cities in Ar
kansas. and more recently from Indian
apolis. Mr. Hill has a good description
OF the fellow. who worked him 10 the
extent Of $40 for advance expense money,
Only insurance agencies have been chos-
en- "a victims. the man evidently hav-
Ing been an underwater before start
ing TO make his living by tho easier
forgery method.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
bennington.

Henry Wulf. living northeast Of town.
mas been very sick with heart trouble.
Misses Chamberlin and witt OF Elkhorn
were here for the dance Thursday even
ing.
Mrs Delfs and Miss Dclfs Of Willard,
spent Thanksgiving day at Echo hin
farm.
The Elkhorn basket ball team played
tho local team Friday November 10,
winning by a score OF 20 TO 10.
The pupils OF District 70, Miss Myers,
teacher, gave an enjoyable entertainment
and sock social" Tuesday evening
Misses Irene Grau and Mary Dierks,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27

Connell. 20 Fifth avenue, Council Bluffs,
daughter Of Or. Phelps
Mrs. Caroline sanborn Of Springfield
spent Thanksgiving with her daughter,
Mrs. a. y. Dunn Of Bellevue, and her
granddaughter, Bernice Dunn.
--
PRpiIiion.
Joe Foreman OF cedar Creek spent
Sunday with friends here.
Miss Anastasla Melia spent Thanksglv-
ing at her home I'm Gretna.
a sacred concert was given at the
Friedens Lutheran church Thanksgiving
evening
Mrs Phil McBvoy and children Of
South Omaha spent Sunday with Mrs
Louis Lesieur.
Miss Katherine Petrine was guest Of
relatives at Nebraska City the latter
part of this week
Mr.. and Mrs. George Empey and daueh-
ter of Omaha spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. a. F. Empey
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Drummer and Miss
Mildred Drummer left this week for Cali
tornia, where they Will spend the win
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Patterson and Miss
Alice Bell went TO Vertnillion, g. H., in
Mr.. Patterson's automobile to spend
Thanksgiving vacation with relatives.
Papillion High school basket ball team
won a game from Waterloo High school
last Friday night Tonight they will
play the interdenominational team Of
Omaha at the opera house.
A gospel team from Omaha will con-
duct union services for the Methodist and
Presbyterian churches Sunday. The even
inBs services and a special meeting for
women will be held In the Presbyterian
church. An afternoon meeting for men
Will be held at tho German Methodist
Episcopal church.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27


Mrs. Nels Rasmussen Ia on the sick list
this week.
Mrs Hendrickson spent Thanksgiving
In Fremont.
Mrs: August Pamp was an Omaha Wis
itor "wednesday.
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Larc Nelson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. lngle OF Omaha visited at
the Williams home Friday.
Mrs. Brener and daughter Angie were
Omaha visitors Wednesday.
Evangelistic meetings will begin At the
Christian church Sunday, December 3.
Mr.. and Mrs Len Boyes Of Omaha were
entertained at the Williams home sunday.
ltris Vestal. Margaret Bleick and Syi-
vln Hackman are on the sick list this
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson and Mabel and
irving johnson OF Omaha visited at the
Iein home sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Larsen OF Benson
nnd Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Pamp visited at tho
August Pamp home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobsen and Mr.. and
Mrt, Alan Hazard visited Mira PLANT.
Who lie In the hospital in Omaha
Mrs.. George Knights Sunday school
class and Mrs. Evens class wifi have n
bn2ar AZ the Congregational church hero
friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus sundall and family
went 70 Fremont Wednesday to attend
the golden wedding celebration of Mr.
Nrndalls parents.
The Royal NeighborF will give a nov.
erty dance at the hall Friday evening
December TO- A prize will be giverVnfor
the mos poorly dressed person.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27

Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. J. ..
Ceib.
W. p. PruEh Of Sinkin, Mo, visited
friends hero the latter part of the week.
A company OF boy scouts has been
organized by Rev. Mr.. Capsey OF the
Methodist church
Misses Mabel Brisiey and Clara Fate
attended the Nebraska-Iowa foot bail
game at Lincoln saturday.
a new residence will be erected on the
site Of the one destroyed by fire two
weeks ago on Mrs. Schaals property.
Mrs. Belle Low Of Bellevue and Mrs.
H c. Letter Of Omaha were guests OF
their brother. Edward Jarman on
Thanksgiving day.
A short course In agriculture will be
given next week in the opera house. a
domestic science department will be con-
Quoted at the city hall.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
From Our Near Neighbors


VALLEY.
Misses 1eona and Katie Springer OF
Omaha spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs Pierce.
Miss May Nichols went to Red Cloud
Neb., Wednesday. 10 spend Thanksgiving
with Miss Edna Weekly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell are enjoying a
visit from their daughter. Mrs. Rose
brook, and baby, this week
Miss Esther Anderson. who IL teaching
near Oakdale. came home Wednesday to
spend the rest Of the week.
Miss Stella Pierce came out from
omaha Wednesday evening 70 spend
Thanksgiving with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. r. G. Kennedy and daugh-
tiers spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and
Mrs. T. y. Todd at Waterloo.
The funeral OF Mrs Mary Hoyt was
held from the home OF Mr.. and Mrs A
+. Hubbard Saturday morning
Mrs. G. ". Coy gave very anjoya BILE
reception Tuesday afternoon from 2 70 s
Coy.
Mr.. and Mrs W. s. Eddy and children
went 70 Fremont Thursday 10 be the
guest OF Mr. ana Mre. Russell Eddy until
Friday
Rev, Burgess. who has held series Of
gospel services at the PRESBYTERIAN
church for the last three weeks. will close
Friday evening and leaves for Thedford,
Neb, Saturday morning.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Womsn's Christian Temperance union
was held Friday afternoon at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew wicklund in
Byarsville. Ten new members were re-
ceived. Mrs. wicklund served lunch.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
0LD-TIME COLD
CURE-DRINK TEAL

Get a small package Of Hamburg Breast
Tea, or as the German folks call II,
Hamburger Brust Thee" at any phar-
macy. Take tablespoonful OF the tea,
put a cup OF boiling water upon It, pour
through slave and drink teaeupful at
any time. II 10 the most effective way
10 break a cold and cure grip, as It opens
the pores. relieving congestion. Also loos-
ems the bowels. thus breaking a cold at
once.
II IL inexpensive and entirely vegetable,
therefore harmless observation-disclosures.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27

who are attending high school at Ben
son. spent the holidays at their homes
here
Mrs. Minna 1immc. we'll known here
celebrated her seventy-first birthday an.
niversary. last week, at the daughter s
home at Benson.
Mr. Bosche section foreman for the
Northwestern at this place. was severely
injured last Saturday. when the after.
noon passenger train. westbound. crashed
into his handcar, about a mile and q
half cast Of town
Miss Kate second daughter OF George
DierkH. was married Wednesday after
noon 10 Mr. Fred Misfeldt Of Washing
ton county. The ceremony took place at
the brides home, relatives only being
present Mr. and Mrs Misfeldt will be
at home on the groom's farm near Ken
nard
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
Gear Promises Army
Against Bulgarians

LONDON. Nov. 2e.-The Russian en-
Isror has ddressed personal telegram
10 the Serbian premier n. Paehiteh. ae-
ccrding 70 a sai0niki dispatch Of wednss-
cay to the Daily Telegraph. IN which he
PROMISES -he appearance a week hence
81 Bulgaria Of Russian trOopA
The Italian government. according 10
lhis dispatch. also has promised 70 send
a. czpedioonaFy force OF 5000 men.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
Bellevue,

Harry Peters, formerly Of Bellevue, 1,
visiting his father. j. w Peters.
Samuel Flax, with his family, is NOV.
ing Into the old Jones home at the
boulevard and Sixteenth street.
Charles +. Patrick. who for years man.
aged the interurban station at Bellevue
has retired from active business.
r. +. Stark OF San Francisco has pur.
chased the old homestead OF Prof
Nicholl, president OF Bellevue college
Charles Rummel student at the Ne
braska Military academy, spent Thanka
giving with his mother. Mrs. George #
Rummel.
Or. stephen Phelps and Mrs. Phelps
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. w. T.. Nc
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
sprinRfIeId.

c. A. Besack and family spent Thanks
giving In lincoln.
Miss Clara Fate is visiting her father
in Weeping Water.
Mrs. s. c. Haney and Margaret Haney
are visiting in Peru.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Letter Of Thed-
ford have moved here.
Miss Hazel Holiday spent Thanksgiving
with friends in Bellevue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Miller of Simeon,
Neb.. are visiting in the neighborhood.
Mr. and Mrs. Wykoff OF Omaha spent
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-27
ned Tor Con.tIpetIon,

Best for Constipation,
The best medicine for constipation is
DR. Kings New Life Pills; mild and ef-
fective and keep you we'll. 25c. All drug
observation-disclosures
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-03-01
One FAN CLAIMS
PUZZLE TOO EASY
BY "Peter"

A fan walked into the office Saturday afternoon
and asked for copies of all papers during the week
that contained the All-Star Masked PLAYER puzzle