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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
Hypnoesm.

Hypnotism has attracted less atten-
ton I'm England than in most other
countries, though the name Of hypno-
tism was first applied to the science by
an Englishman, James Braid, a sur
geon OF Manchester. This was In 1S41.
But sixty years before that Mesmer
had met with great success in Paris, a
commission Of investigation, including
such eminent people as Benjamin
Franklin. having to admit many of his
facts, while denying his explanation Of
them. eharlatans brought mesmerism
into disrepute for time, but the Paris
Academy Of Medicine reported favor
ably on It in 1881. and at last, In 1892,
the British Medical association gave 1t
its approval.-London Opinion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
1915 A BAD YEAR.

Indications point to trouble In
the corn belt this year. 1915 10
an abnormal year. Excessive
moisture and cool weather has
retarded the growth Of corn, es-
peclally in the northern states.
Corn will be late In maturing
and there will be a tendency to
gather seed corn late. Watch
this. Don't wait too long. Don't
wait till frost beats you to II.
Frost bitten corn will not grow.
Gather your seed corn before
frost comes. Store il where IL
will dry out and not freeze or
mold. Don't forget that next
years corn crop will depend on
the seed you gather this fall.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
1t Was Funny.

Something very funny happened the
other day." said O'Beetle to his friend
McFOO. II was downtown and found
myself without car fare. Before l had
a chance to worry over the thought Of
walking a few miles in the hot sun
along comes Binker who writes jokes.
| know him well, and | had the nerve
to ask him to loan me a quarter. He
told me he was glad to accommodate
me and handed over the coin"
us that all?" asked McFoo.
1T is"
well, what's the joker
why, the funny part is that a man
who writes jokes should have whole
quarter with him at one time."-New
York Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
Safety FIRST.

The young man hesitated to believe
the statement OF her little brother that
the young lady was not at home. He
repeated the question. at the same time
displaying a quarter The boy eyed 1t
longingly and again replied in the neg
ative.
"Rut didn't she leave Il message for
meY asked the disappointed swain.
"Yessir." said the lad-aDd nothing
more.
AS one who sees great light the
young man tossed him the coin.
Now" he said, "out with the mes
sage"
"She said she's not gonna see you
any more and you're not TO give me
any money."-Chicago News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10

A sack with the mouth held open by
q key hoop and strung over the shout
ders by a rope or strap is very con.
venient in gathering seed in the fall.
The corn may be piled on the ground
at the end Of the rows or in the mid
die Of the field and gathered up In .
wagon or sled made for that purpose.
Corn should not be left on the ground
overnight or piled up In bins or cribs.
In this condition u may mold or
treesA
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10

Corn growers should remember that
poor seed is the chief cause Of poor
stand, and that a poor stand means
a small yield. 1t means missing hills,
weak stalks producing little or moth
ing. 1t means less than 30 bushels
per acre instead of CO. 1t means that
we produce on an average, just one
small ear of corn to each hill instead
OF two or three. It means wasted
land and wasted labor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
POOR SEED MEANS A POOR
STAND.

If Every Ear of Corn Intended for
Planting Was Harvested at the
Proper Time, and Properly Stored
and Tested Before Planting, Mil
lions of Dollars Would Be Added to
the Value of the Corn Crop Every
Year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
What 10 "ShoW Corn?r

At q corn show one often hears the
expression, II have plenty Of good seed
corn, but I haven't any show corn"
The best seed corn and the best show
corn should be the same, and the OBJ
feet of the Judge at corn contest, and
Of farmer selecting his seed to plant,
should be the same. In each case
the most profitable ear 10 the one d.
sired.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
4. ~. C. LECTURE CHARTS.

Your Chamber Of Commerce Should
Put on a Series Of Lectures With I.
n. c. Charts and Slides-Get Your
Farm Demonstrator or Superinten-
dent of Schools to Give You a Prac-
tlcal Talk on Agriculture.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
Too Much For Art.

ooh, Mr.. Jinks," said the gushing
young thing at the pink tea, don't you
Just perfectly adore the modern paint
ersw
mot In all cases." replied the cynic,
surveying the gathering with q jaun-
diced eye. Some Of them, 1t appears
to. me, daub II on Just a little TOO
thick. Richmond Times D.eretch.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
GATHER and STORE seed CORN
THIS FALL BEFORE IT FREEZES
Go Into Your Best and Earliest Planted Fields Dur
ina Last Week in Sept or First Week in Oct.

Quit Guessing-We Cannot Tell When We Select Ear From
the WagonBox as We Unload From the Crib What Sort
of Stalk 1t Came From-We Do Not Know Whether the
Stalk Was Weak Strong Early Late, in Maturty-The
Best Way to Improve the Quality Maturity and Yield OF Our
Corn Is to Select Ears in the Field- Will Pay You.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
PICK SEED CORN EARLY.

I. Pick seed corn before Co
tober list, 1915.
2. Pick at least five times az
much az needed.
8. Hang In dry, weII-venti-
lated place.
4. Hang so ears will not
touch each other.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
BAD PLACES TO STORE
SEED.

1. Stable over or near stock.
2. Over oats or corn.
8. Damp cellar.
4. Closed attic over kitchen.
5. Any damp, closed place.
8. Out In the sunshine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-09-10
GOOD PLACES TO STORE
SEED.

I. Dry, weII-ventiIated cellar.
z. Dry attic or storeroom.
8. Dry, ventilated shed.
4. Any dry, ventilated build
ing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
BIG sAPPIE CROP.

This years apple crop was the Iarg-
est ever produced in the United
States. Estimates announced by the
department Of agriculture placed the
1914 yield at $4,000 900 bushels, or
100000 more than was produced
last year.
These figures represent the actual
"agricpltural yield" the department
explaihaEmd should not be con-
fused with the commercial crop.
which comprises the marketed por-
ton of the total production. In 1913
the commercial crop was estimated
at 40 per cent OF the agricultural
production Using the same proper
ton for the 1914 basis. this years
commercial crop would total 103.-
eco 900 bushels.
The states leading in production of
apples this year were:
New York, 100000; Pennsyl-
vania, 23,100,00O; Michigan, 1900
900; Virginia, 100000: Kentucky,
14.70O, coo; Ohio. 1890, 600; Missouri,
1880, 600; West Virginia, 1900 900:
North Carolina, 100000; Tennessee,
100000, and Washington, 100000,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
SEE AMERICA FIRST
NEW YEARS GREETING

We are wishing you a pleasant Jour
,ney through the coming year
4 journey that shall not be marred by
skidding
A journey in which there may be few
rough spots
A journey in which YOU may have
Safety First, last and all the way
"A journey which may enable you to
See America First in the galaxy OF
nations
Flrst in prosperity, First in Peace
and First in Honor
A journey that shall bring you all the
comfort, all the safety and all the
STEADY going that accompany Goodrich
Tires
A journey during which every day
may be continuous round of pleas
ure--
Just as each Goodrich Tire is.
And may all your ventures prove to be
for the Best In the Long Run.
THE B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY,
Makers Of Everything that's Best in
Rubber.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04

| NEW YORK, Jan. IA new era Dc
] gan in 1914. For years the European
atmosp here has been orercharged VIII
intense political, commercial and 50
/ cial unrest, both international and DC
/ meStic. On July goth the storm pfok'
with a violence and suddenness totai
Jy unexpected, save by the select rev
and for the last five months II MAJ
completely dominated commercial al
fairs al home and abroad The mrs.
effects OF the shock have been sateis
passeo. and the worlds commerce
has finally adjusted itself to wal
basis with marvellous rapidity. Bu'
the worst effects of the struggle are
by no means over, and Tor years to
come the world will have to deal with
the consequences OF this unprecedent
ed struggle, involving the govern
mants OF nearly 1905, 000, 900 OF popnia.
ton and an international trade OF
about s24,o00.009. 900.
Year TO Extraordinary Difficulties.
AL home it has been a year OF
steady recession and numerous dIfh-
culties, During the first six months
business interests were harassed BY
the Mexican problem and hostile po-
litical activities. The antitrust and
anti-railroad campaigns We're particu-
larry sjrulent previous to the cleo
lions While the investigation mania
which mad more than anything else
TO do with bringing on acute business
Oppression. was pushed TO extremes.
The prolonged unwillingness oil the IN
terstate commerce commission 10
grant any further concessions to the
railroads also contributed very mater
iaHy to impair confidence. So, too,
did the constant intrusion OF the state
into business affairs; especially the
trend toward government ownership
which has rendered private enterprise
particularly timid in those directions.
Toward midsummer, however,
change for the better began to de-
veloD in home affairs. The Mexican
problem grew less threatening. Pub
lie opinion began to show its disap-
proval OF unnecessary political an
tasonism to legitimate business; and
the crop outlook became exceedingly
encouraging But by far the most I'M
portant factor in the restoration OF
was the passage OF the
federal reserve banking act. This was
urquestionably the crowning event OF
the year in President Wilson's admin
istration. and one on which he could
easily rest content with, well-doing.
The new bill is probably as near be-
ing satisfactory as such piece OF
legislation could be at the start.
Domestic ; conditions during 1914
were far from satisfactory. The set
back to trade and industry is readily
shown in these figures for the entire
country:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04

I incentives to new enterprise. Oul
/ great corporations. particularly ths
railroads, have pushed economy :
the point OF starvation. They mus
soon enter the market as purchasers
il only TO replace annual wear ano
tear. In this they will be assisted o.
the rate decision which though MOI
entirels satisfactory, shows a more
considerate spirit that must exert 2
favorable influence upon rallroau
credit Quite number Of our lndns-
tries are being stimulated by foreign
orders. chiefly for war material. one
Of the most important effects OF the
war so far as the United states Is
concerned, will be the new opportuni-
ties 1t opens TO US in foreign Hai
kets. Our manufacturers are aireaay
eagerly alert concerning these posi-
bilsties In Sonth America and Asia
1.-THE fields for American enterprise are
enormous. The opportunity IS there
and it should be seized with ayldity.
When peace comes. foreign NATIONS
will be so fully occupied with recon
struction at home that little ATTENTION
will be given to export trade. except
by Great Britain. During the last
five months our foreign trade mas
been much deranged by war Our
total exports for the eleven mcntns
of 1914 were 81 ,867 100000. or $685.
600 00o less than year ago, cctton
being the largest single item OF loss.
Our imports for the same eteven
months were 100000, an In
crease of s6S,oO0,09o over last year.
In the first six months OF the year
our import traffic was largely stimu-
lated by the new tariff. Since the
war, however. imports nave SHOWN
steady contraction. while exports, al
though still less than year ago. sho"
a tendency to rapid recuperation. AT
the end NJ November the excess OF
exports for the eleven months was
$4,000. 900 compared with s642,0Oo,-
coo a year ago. a decrease OF s44s,
0Oo. 900. The gold movement shows
son., striking changes, our exports
for the eleven months being s222.OO0,-
600. an excess over imports amount
ing to s169, 100000.
The outlook for 1915 is unquestion-
ABLY becoming more hopeful. IT seems
impossible to believe that the war viii
last another twelve months. Those
optimistically inclined think it may
be ended in the spring or not later
than midsummer. Let US hope their
o,timism will be justified. Severthe-
less, the determination on both SIDES
to fight until thorough finish may
prolong the terrific struggle longer
than anticipated. For this reason
conservative policy should be follow
ed in all business commitments until
reace is more definitely in sight. The
great mass of foreign loans which
must be taken care of in the fu1ure
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
DESERVES MUCH CREDIT.

The following editorial from the
Burlington Gazette will be of interest
TO the Keokuli friends of Mrs. w. F.
Mcfarland, OF Burlington:
Mrs. w. +. Mcfarland, whose in
1tiative in organizing the work Of the
Santa Claus Aid society in this city
was instrumental In it's success, de-
serves unstinted praise for her efforts
Although she surrounded herself with
able and willing workers, devoted
women who gave valuable time with
out question, the most important part
of the work was In securing someone
who would get II started. without a
start OF some sort there would never
have been finish. When the Gazette
suggested the idea of community
Christmas to Mrs. Mcfarland and
asked her If she would organize q
movement to this effect an affirmative
response was given at once. Mrs.
Mcfarland Immediately framed her
plans and sought the advice and as
sistance of her friends. She selected
women whom she felt would take an
interest in the work and there was a
tine response. At the first meeting Of
the committee The ladies effected a
comprehensive working organization.
Various subcommittee were named
and TO each OF these committees
duties were allotted. And each COM
mittee faithfully fulfilled their con-
tracts and nothing was left undone
The affair could not have been more
completely handled had those in
charge had years OF experience. But
it was necessary to get a leader and
one who by forceful example and re-
sourcefuI suggestion would set the
proper working pace. And Mrs. Nc.
Farland proved a happy and capable
choice"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04

, will absorb a large portion or the
worlds savings and leave less CAPT
tai for new enterprise. We are GER
tainly facing a pariod Of dear capital,
despite cheap money. We have a
great mass of maturing OBLIGATIONS
that must be redeemed in 1915 or else
EXTENDED. probably the latter. Such
conditions are not favorable to a pro-
longed rise in securities. Many high
grade investments are today selling
below real value, even allowing for
present conditions. This is the con-
sequence of impaired confidence, and
as the latter revives values, it may
! be hoped. will recover in sympat thy.
Some branches Of business in the
United States will also be directly
stimulated by the war. Both invest
ment and speculation operations
should, therefore. be conducted with
exceptional discrimination until the
results of the war can be more accu--
ately estimated. An early peace would
G'ecid edly help American business re-
covery.
The War and Its Effects.
OF the final effects OF the war. it is
yet too early TO form any fixed optn
ions: although great political, eocial
and economic changes must inavit-
ably follow Politically, Europe is
about to undergo very important re-
construction In all probability the
map Of Europe will ere lCng be drawn
upon more natural lines. apd the
boundaries Of the smaller nations will
be made more in accord with raj al
sympathieS One grand result OF the
war will be the better adjustment o.
many territorial problems in the
minor states which kept Europe in a
state of fern'ont for generations. Race
prejudice and pride will be concilia-
ted. and great advantage must come
! from the elimination Of many causes
Of international disputes. Socially
and politically the trenf, toward de-
mocracy will undoubtedly be hiehiy
stimulated after the war. Power will
pass more and more from despot to
people. Secret treaties viii! be less
frequent. and war must depend Nor
and more upon the viii of the people
rather than on the dictation OF an
autocrat. II would be folly. however,
to eithe- expect Or accept too narlv a
peace. The issues in this contest are
They must be fought to finish,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04

~.
go today with the woman's stomach
to have it examined for possible trac
es OF poison. The young woman was
found dying in the kitchen of her
home Friday Beside her were sever
al bottles which had contained poi.
son. Her face and head were scratch
ed and bruised. There were evidenc.
es OF struggle in the house, accord
ing to Sheriff Sinsibaugh who ar
rested Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Purcell.
servants, who were found intoxicat-
ed in the house DR.. Ronalds said
today he believes his wife committed
suicide. He said she once threatened
to take her life. The Ronalds have
two children who are visiting rela'
tives in Indiana
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
Favorable,

Easy money.
Better political outlook.
Good harvests
Interstate decision .
Heavy exports.
Unfavorab,e.
War.
Economic strain.
Slack trade.
Injured confidence -
Foreign liquidation.
The balance between these factors
is largely in favor of Improvement
There is no question but that the year
closes with a tendency toward reviv.
ing confidence AMI increasing activity.
Depression is gradually fading. Cheap
money and low prices are powerful
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
TWILIGHT WsIoNING."


like TO sit at twilight when the day
Is fading to the everlasting years
And think back Ger the gladness
and the tears,
That fell unto my lot along LIES way.
| like to dream when old loves held
IN sway
Ny beating heart, with all their
petty fears,
Or call to mind the clden dream
that cheers
a head that now is being touched
with grey
Thus setting in the brief days after
glow,
A soothing jimmy pipe betwee my
lips.
All cares and SORROWS seem to glide
away
As peaceful visions through my mem
org flow.
And from my mind all worldly
worry slips,
AS night ascending breaks the
thrall of day.
He. c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
Immediate Trials.

UNITED Press Leased wir, Service.]
CHICAGO. Jan. A. Influential
friends OF speeders. arrested near the
wee hours. will not be wakened to
make bond for their Grant friends in
Chicago. Chief Justice Harry Olsen
will tonight preside at the c.ty's night
court when prisoners will be arraisn.
ed immediately after arrest
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04

When there is ice on the ground,
the birds have a hard time getting
gravel and they will die If they are I'M
able to get it, even though there may
he plenty OF food available. Therefore.
you can help the birds by scraping
the snow.and ice OF spots where graz
ell can be found by mans feathered
friends-the birds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
Possible Murder Case.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, jar believing Mrs.
Harold E. Ronalds, wife Of promi-
nent Nation physician and alder
man, was murdered, Coroner George
Cook of Coles county. came to Chica-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04
Eire CHIEF Is Dead

United Press Leased W:r.e Servica.1
MILWAUKEE,. WIS.,. Jan. 4--wm.
R. Young, 81, assistant chief Of the
hre department for the last seven
years, died early today Of bronchitis
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04

Nothing is 20 be gained from dwell
ing unnecessarily upon depressing
factors, and fortunately there are
many indications of positively en-
couraging nature, which it is better
and wiser to contemplate. Among
these are good harvest, new bank
ing system, cessation OF political at
taCks on business. favorable rate
decision, generally sound condition
of business and credit, cheap money,
also a growing impression. supported
by proof, that the United States being
the least affected nation by the war,
will lead in the recuperation which
must follow. Already there are signs
OF a turn in the tide for the better,
the real turn arriving when the for
aign exchange situation cleared in DC
toI:er The worst has certainly been
thoroughly discounted, barring unex-
pected Developments in war The
west continues persistentiy hopeful.
because 1T has been receiving good
prices for what il produces. The east
is already recovering from discour-
agement: and the south, though Sc
verely hurt by the low prices OF cot
ton. sees its salvation in a greater
diversity OF crops. The worst of the
cotton crisis has been passed, since
money is forthcoming to carry the
surplus. and our foreign trade is rap
idlv. recovering from the disruption
which followed the opening of hos
tilities.
II we we're to balance the favorable
and untavorable conditions affecting
business. we should summarize item
thus.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-04

It is said that President Wilson is
TO take swing around the circle
which is another way of stating that
he is op the defensive.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-17

Lse us eatanaase .. ysar Jsb wsrh
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-17
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Gretchen P. Meyer, D. B. Keith,
 John T. Campion, your heirs, ex-
 ecutors, asseigns or personal re-
 presentatives:
 You and each of you are hereby notified that I have expended in la bor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars each year for the years of 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905. 1906. 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 19tt and 1912 on the following cIaims located on Solomon river in the Nome Mining and Recording district Eva claim, Bel claim, Mamie ctaini and Gretchen claim, all four situat- ed on Solomon river, recorded and more fully described, Eva claim ii Vol. 5, page 15, end the other three in Volume 91, pages 353, 354. and 355 of the location records of the Nome Recording precinct in the Second Division, District of Alaska.
 The above amonnt has been ex- pended in order to hold said claims pended in order to hold said claim under the provisions of the law con- corning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said claims.
 And you and each of you are further notified that if within ninety days after the last publica' tion of this notice you fail to contrI bute your proportion of said expen' allure, your interest in said claims will become the property of the undersigned, your co-owner under section 2324 Revised Statutes ot the United States.
 ; (Signed) VIM. NELSON. Co-Owner. Date of first publi., Dec. 10, 1915.
 Date of last publ, March 10, 1916.