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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
SCIENTISTS PROPOSE
CHIGGER REMEDY
Some Of Uncle Same Mon Think
This Summer Pest Can be
Checked.

Tia chigger season is here, also
the open season for chigger remeoles
Uncle Sam or some OF his scientists
have been camping out and evldentiv
made the acquaintance of the CHG
gers" Or perhaps some OF the men
Of science had their attention calico
to the sufferings that are caused all
sorts OF good people through coming
ing into contact with the pest. And 50
in the kindness of their hearts the
men of science set to work to bring re-
lief to the millions who are annually
exposed to the "chiggers." And
eventually the department Of agri-
culture gives to the people, all gratis,
the following good advice, which Is
said to fill the bill, and for which
lannon's medical man would probably
charge each afflicted patient pretty
penny:
containing salt or strong soap, Is tax
en- within few hours after exposure
In shrubbery and weeds infested with
"chiggers," or red bugs no II! e.,
fects will be experienced. AFTER
long exposure, however. path mas
ractically no effect, and direct rem
edies are necessary.
After irritation has set IN anu
small red spots appear, the appilca-
tion of a moderately strong soiutlon
of ammonia to the affected parts Is
recommended by the department. u
aericultures entomologists. A super.
saturated solution of blcaroonate VI
soda or common cooking SODA OF
saleratus. will afford relief hipeia,
applications should be maue W. NE
the irritation subsidies. II tne -,
fering is severe, diluted lihe' i.a,,. W
iodine or collodion should be ish'iy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
NOT MUCH TROUBLE
TO CURE ALFALFA
Suggestions as to Process Are Made
by Those Who Have Tried
Out Methods.

Is alfalfa harder to cure than red
clover? OF $50 Iowa farmers ques-
toned by the farm crops department
at Iowa state college. 260 said that it
was; 100 said that it was not. For
those farmers who have trouble cur
ing alfalfa, the following suggestions
may help:
Alfalfa cannot lie on the ground as
long as other hay; it must be taken
care of as soon as ready. Good ma
chinery is essential. The side deliv-
cry rake and loader are used by many
of the best hay makers in the state.
A common practice is to cut in the
afternoon, rake in windrows the next
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
KEOKUK EAGLE IS
NAMED TRUSTEE
Phil oIaser Of This City 10 Honorsd
by Iowa AerIe In Con-
vention.

Phil CHASER OF Keokuk was elected
one Of the trustees of the Iowa Eagles
in convention at Muscatine this week.
The officers chosen by the state lodge
were:
President-Adolph Angst. Daven-
port.
Vice president-Robert Barr, Sioux
City.
Chaplain-Martin Gerber. Iowa
City.
Secretary-Frank c. Norton, Bur
lington.
Treasurer-John J. Blodt, Clinton
Inside guard-George Patrick
Muscatine.
Conductor-B. s. Good, Marshall.
town.
Trustees-Phil Chaser, Keokuk: C.
A. Allerton, Oskaloosa: W. G. Beld'
ing, Mason City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
effective when the pool is in use.

effective when the pool is in use.
Copper sulphate is recommended
as efficient for the disinfectant. 1t is
cheap, has no irritating effect, Its
action is slow and more applicable to
continuous disinfection than calcium
hypochlorite, which is often used.
Filtration, disinfection with the cop
per sulphate and an occasional steril-
ization with calcium hypochlorite will
keep a swimming tank in good SAM
tary condition for several months.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
NEED ADDITION
TO P0ST0FF|CE
au.Iness in postal Department Has
outoroMn ousrtsrs and Con-
eestlon Has
Rssultsd.
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED
II Driveway Wers raised, Much Time
Would be Saved In Mall Trans
fer From Wasons to
Building.

That the Keokuk government build
ing is inadequate to meet the de-
mands made upon It In the postal de-
partment, and needs a substantial adj
dition in the near future to facilitate
the handling of mail, besides several
improvements OF an immediate and
necessary nature, is the opinion OF
those familiar with the situation.
With the great increase in business
that has como since the building was
first constructed, some thitry years
ago. cong eGtion has resulted in that
part Of the structure given over to
the postal department and it is felt
that some Immediate improvements
are necessary to cope with the situa.
don and relieve conditions until such
time as federal approximation shall
come for an addition which it Is felt
is badly needed.
Among other things needed IL \
new floor in the postal department. a
reconstructed driveway to the rear of
the building. high enough that the
mail bags can be transported by
trucks directly from the wagons to
the interior OF the building instead
Of the present way Of hosting them
By hand on 4 platform several feet
above the level Of the wagon, and q
new entrance way into the basement
from the Lucas. avenue side to be used
when receiving mail in the rush sea-
sous.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
Overland Garage, C. A. McLoney, Manager
1O19-1O21 Main St., Phone 882
Jared with the eight-year average Of

pared with the eight-year average OF
81.
Apples-June forecast, $4,000
barrels; production last year (hnal
estimate), 100000 barrels.
The first price given below is the
average on June this year, and the
second, the average on June l last
year,
Wheat. "a and 1.31 cents per
bushel. Corn, 6S and 68. Oats, 81
and 4s. Potatoes, 80 and 81. Hay,
$3.50 and s12.4o per ton. Eggs. 10
and 16 ce-ts per dozen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
Instructinq a Writer.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: The Wash
ington Democrat says REV. Coates
will make the Fourth of July address
at Linby," etc. Now, don't say it
that way; have more respect for the
profession. Too many papers-and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
nns sffoHAsc1aE !!:!?!!!
one DOSE Will CONVINCE

Gall Stones, Cancer and Ulcers OF the
stomach and Intestines, Auto-lntox1-
cation. yellow Jaundice, Appendicitis
and other fatal ailments result from
stomach Trouble. Thousands of Stom-
ach Sufferers owe their complete re-
covery to Mayr's Wonderful Remedy.
Unlike any other for Stomach All
ments. For sale by druggists every
where.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17

emcient handling Of Uncle Sans
business here.
The present building, started In
1887 and finished In 1889, Is still in
good condition. but the business hera
has simply outgrown the quarters.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
Need Addition 70 Building.

Az q permanent relief 1t Is believed
that a new addition to cost not less
than $4,000 should be constructed
adjoining the present structure. The
government has plenty lot ground
here for such an addition and mod
ern structure for the use of the pos
tai departm ent would entirely relieve
the congestion here and provide for
the more efficient handling OF the
mails.
Postmaster p. P. McNianus has
been cognizant OF the needs here for
some time past and has done all ne
could to bring them to the attention
Of the postoffice department. especial
" those relating to the Improvement
20 the present building.
During the past week Allyn a.
Packard supervising superintendent,
from tho government architects Of
nee In tho treasury department, at
Chicago, has been In Keokuk exam1n'
ing into the needs OF the local post.
once. at the request Of Postmaster
McManus.
It is felt that one Of the most need
ed reforms concerns the reconstruc'
ton OF the postoffice driveway. AS
it ia now, when the mail cart arrives
with the mail sacks. the receiving
platform is so high above the wagon
he'd that they have to be thrown up on
the platform where they lie until
dragged into the office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
LADIES'.

LADIES.
When irregular or delayed use TIL
umph Pills. Safe and always depend
able Not sold at drug stores. DO
not experiment with others, save dis
anpointment. Write for Relief and
particulars. it's free Address: Ma
tional Medical Institute, Milwaukee,,
Wis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
if and the Six

if we were not the worlds largest producers
of Four and Six cylinder automobiles
if the Overland factory were not the largest
automobile plant in the world
If our facilities, equipment and resources were
we could not sell the Overland Six at $ll45.
But it is because of our size, resources, methods
and means that
The Overland Six is acknowledged to be the
most remarkable automobile value of the year.
Before you buy look it
Overland Garage, c. A. McLoney, Manager
1O19-1O21 Main ST., Phone 882
wrllys-ove Company Toledo,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17

Advertise In The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
would Raise Roadway.

Tho idea is to raise the roadway
In front of the platform some three
or four feet SO that the wagon bed
will ba exactly on a level with the
floor OF the building. II this should
be done the mail sacks could be i'm
mediately loaded on trucks and run
into the building without the loss OF
a. minutes time. 1t would also De
necessary to widen the receiving plat.
form by several feet and raise 1t
about six inches so that 1t would be
on q level with the postofhce floor.
At the present time when the SACKS
are thrown on the platform, they nave
to be dragged up this step, one at q
time, into the building. In colo
weather this means that the post.
Office door must be open great part
of the time, which jeopardizes the
health OF the Office employees.
To effect this change in the road
way the driveway would be construct
ed to slope gradually up from the
present extremes to the desired
heighth in front OF the receiving plat.
form. The new road would be con-
structed of concrete instead OF brlck
The new door into the basement
is needed 20 relieve congestion IN
rush seasons. Now, when the mall
piles up it is necessary to transfer
part OF it to the basement by dragging
the sacks down the stairway from
the first floor. If the new doorway
could be constructed, part OF the mall
could be taken in this way. which
would help to relieve the congested
rnp dittno, ,1YSfairs
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-17
office 10 Congested.

4
The business here has so increased
that every available inch of the first
floor is made use of and in the rush
seasons the Office is conseste1 anu
undesirable and unfavorable WORKING
conditions result The only thing 10
alleviate this. it is believed, is to con-
struct an addition on the vacant post.
office grounds. For this or any OF
the needed improvements, federal
appropriations are necessary and il
anything is to be done, the matter
must be brought to the attention OF
the congressman fr. m this district
now and after the election has oeen
held.
Postmaster McManus, who has
looked into the matter in mere than
a Superficial way, is convinced that
the city needs an addition besides the
other improvements mentioned Inc
need ia becoming more and more i'm
perative and it is felt that sometnins
must be done to provide for the more
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03
Something New to Her.

A Highland lady chatting with o
neighbor told that one of the village
girls was just married, and opined thai
she had been an auld maid owerlang
to take kindly to matrimony. "Ar
auld maid" she added, lis like to be
awful ignorant where men folks are
concerned" "She is that!" assented
the neighbor. DE ye mind my hus
bands brither? He was a schulmas
ter--a weel-built, weel-faured man as
We may ken, we graid shoulders an
gey tall. A. weell, Sandy McLean's
mither had gatherin' at her hoose
one cen, an when they a. cam to gae
their ways hame the men tuik the
maids an saw them to their bidins
places. My brither-in-law tuik an
auld maid wha keepit wee shop In
the toon. When they reached theii
journeys end, he aye bent to kiss hei
cheek, as was the custom In seein
hame. Moo Jeannot (the auld maid
was in greet fiuster oh! Mr.. Cam
eron,' say she-an' she was all In
tremmle-'what am to dae7 Must
lift my veil?'"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03
HOW'S This Z

We offer One Hundred Del ars
Reward for any case of Cataf b
that cannot be cured by Hal. s
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
We. the undersigned. have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his Arm.
Toledo, ..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price IS cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03

The Hopkins restaurant changed
hands Thursday morning, the Misses
Mcdonald, who have been conducting
the business for the past seven months.
disposing of it to George DAILY. The
latter is well known to the people Of
this vicinity and will doubtless be &C
corded generous patronage.
M. S. Clum, living south of town,
was the recipient of pleasant sur
prise, Thursday evening of last week,
when III wards of twenty of his friends
and neighbOrs gathered at his residence
to assist in making glad his birthday.
Games and visiting furnished grand,
good time and a fine picnic supper was
enjoyed.
Mrs. Mary Farnsworth and daugh-
ters, Elsie and Lille, were called to
Saginaw, Monday, to attend the funer-
al of the formers sister, Mrs. Mary
Hochschulte, who died on the preceding
Friday of pneumonia. Deceased was at
one time a resident of Clio and is sur
vived in her immediate family by three
children, all of whom reside in Sagi-
nav.
Born. Tuesday morning, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Lowell, fine son, r. X. Be-
ing born on the 10Th of February in
leap year, the little lad will have but
one birthday every four years. But
this fact will not be without its advant-
ages, as he will have chance when he
grows up to propose three times before
the girls can grab for him, and here s
hoping his occasional birthdays will be
happy enough to make up in full for
their scarcity.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Beeman have
rented their farm south and west of
town and for the present, at least, we
are told, will reside with Prof. and
Mrs. A. f. Kelsey of Saginaw, the lat
ter being their daughter Mr.. and
Mrs. Beeman have for many years been
residents of this locality and are held in
the highest esteem by everyone. Their
many friends will, therefore, join in the
hope that their visit will be blessed
with health and contentment, this hope
being exceeded in fervor only by the
further one that they may conclude to
return and find permanent home
among us. Worth Welsh has rented the
Beeman farm and took possession on
! the first Of the current month.
About twenty of the former business
associates of Fl. F. Bodine assembled
at his residence, Wednesday evening,
and as a token of their regard, called
forth by his retirement from active
business, after an experience of twenty
years, presented him with fine leather
seated swivel chair. Mrs. Bodine was
also remembered with set of silver
oyster forks. The gifts were accom-.
panied by few words appreciative OF
MIR. Bodine's worth as citizen and
business man, to which the genial host
made fitting response. The affair
was complete surprise to Mr.. Bodine
and after the-brief formalities of the
occasion were over everybody proceeded
to have grand good time, in which ar
informal all around visit and selections
on the photograph played prominent
parts. A delicious light luncheon was
served, and cigars, and at late hour
the guests left for their homes with ar
universal expression of congratulations
and best wishes to both host and host
ess.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03
Helm Says Tanlac Will Help
Anyone Who Is Willing
To Give 1t Fair Trial

Charles Helm, of z College avenue.
Adrian. and who conducts the largest
moving and draying business in that
city, said a few days ago. that he had
received much benefit from the use of
Tanlac. the new medicine. This is Mr..
Helms statement:
my business kept me so rushed all
the time, that became completely run
down and worn out. lost every ounce
of energy had, and did not feel fit
for business or anything else suf-
fered from kidney trouble which caused
me to have severe backaches. Often /
would find it impossible to do my work,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03

such as helping lift heavy boxes when
we had moving job. l lost my appe-
tite and was so nervous that did not
sleep well.
IL began to take Tanlac short time
ago, because it was recommended by
friends, who had been helped by it.
Can only say that am certainly feel
ing fine now. My appetite is good, my
head feels better and my backache is
gone. Tanlac is fine system builder.
and will help anyone who gives it fair
trial"
Tanlac may be obtained here at the
store of e E. Huyck.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03
Firemen's Ball

The Clio Fire Department is pre-
pairing to give grand ball on the eve-
ming of March II. All the old time
dances will be enjoyed and Wilson'S
orchestra will furnish music. The
public is cordially invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03
Railway and Electric
Time Table
P. M. Railroad

P. M. Railroad
TRAINS SOUTH
$40 a. m. Regular stop at all stations.
$50 a. m. Stops for Clio.
6:43 y. m. Stops at all stations
TRAINS NORTH
Sis a. m. Stops at all stations.
1l:20 a. m. Stops at all stations
MAILS ARRIVE
From South at Sis a. M, 1120 a. m, 400 D. m.
From North at 1882 M. 1910 p. M, 6:i3 y. m.
MAILS DEPART
For South at 1892 a. M. 1240 p. m, 6A3 D. m.
For North at 11:20 a. M. 4:0S p. m.
Mails close at postoffice Is minutes before de-
parture of trains and only the north bound train
at 1l:20 a. m and the south bound train at 6:43
p. m. carry parcel post.
S. & r. Electric Ry.
5:25. sos. zoos. 1908. 2;Os. 4Os. eO2 sos
902. l124.
1902. Sunday night only.
e:ss. $50. 1885. 1886. 2;5e. 4:5e. 6:54.
1914 Sunday night only. and to Flint only.
6:52. SOS. zoos. 1908. 2os. 4os. 6:13. sos.
ii24. 1881 Sunday night only. and to saganaw
only.
LIMITED CARS NORTH
9:22, il:22. I.22. 3:22. 6:22. 7:21. 9:2l.
Limited cars South run through to Detroit
These cars leave Mt Morris and Birch Run APP
Clio.
This table Is arranged according to Central
Standard time, the time that has been in gen.
eral use in Clio and vicinity for many years.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03

West Vienna school will give box
social, including short program on
Friday evening, March 10. Everybody
cordially invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-03-03

Every child calling at Robertson
drug store on. Saturday forenoon will be
given free souvenir.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-25
MoNrENEGRIN KING INCENsED.
strongly u'SapPr""'" ~
NirkO's Visit to Vienna.
>o,c,g, Cdble Despatch TO THE Sun


PARIS Nav Fixing Nichoias OF
Montenegro has written to Foreign Hi'i'
,s,.r Radovitch OF Montenegro dlsap.
nroyiug in strong terms or the VISIT OF
Prince Mirko of Montenegro 10 vienna"
The Princes visit was ostens!b'y Tor
medical treatment.
The Kings letter says:
ct consider II necessary 10 assure inc
| c~overnments OF our great Allies through
| tho intermediary of their representa-
,',es du,y accredited TO me that ! most
strongly disapprove OF this VISIT ana
severely condemn n action when may
! tend to effect any rapprocheinent DC
tween Montenegro and her enemies
.In addition please state that IN VIZ
"a. ~ our constitutional laws, and cs-
neciany of article IS. Prince Mirko has
, no official standing and Is unaple I"
assume any legal authority whatever IN
! Montenegro. .
MOREOVER. by the formation or i
now Cabinet the Ministers remaining ~
| Montenegro cease To form n part OF my
Government. Besides, they never re-
c,iyed from me before my departhr"
any mower az provided by the bc'or"
mentioned article Is,
."They are simply ordinary citizens NJ
| our beloved country. which by the hol,
| Of God and thanks TO our valiant ana
! glorious Allies will soon, we trust. see
the moment arrive for her d~eliveranre
so much prayed for by your anectionate
sovereign Nicholas
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-25

IIrI6crich IN sympathy with
rthmann-IlOllweg.

~
IoNpoN. May 2i-The Bern CORE
spondent ~ the MorHiH0 Post tc!.graphs:
The in poI;ance 81 the appointment
of Dr. Kari Heifrr.Ch az Secretary of
State for the Interior lies in the fact
that he now acts as the Imperial Chan
%cellor's deputy, pr. Won ~Bethmaann-
iIollweg now has a colleague in full
sympathy with his policy.
1T IL known that DIR. Helferich. as
Secretary OF state FOR Finance. sup
ported tn. Chancellor's views with re-
gard to the employment OF submarines
and the attitude to he assumed toward
President Wilson's notes that IL, he OPP
posed the ruthless policy OF Won T!r-
pitz.'
The correspondent concludes: al
though Or. lIelrerich technically has
! taken a step downward. he has reached
| a sphere where he can exert great politi-
cal influence
In to-day's Reichs,ag session Or. Kari
| Helrerich, who has just been appointed
Secretary Of State for the Interior. said
The REIMBURSEMENT OF my former
! office is made easier by the knowledge
| tbs. the administration OF the imperial
finances is in good. strong hands and
| that 90 per cent. OF our wal expenditure
is covered by long term loans. while
IN England more han one-half and in
France ~three-quarte-s have been covered
by short term credits.
The adoption OF the present pro-
posals for taxation on a wider basis as
decided by the Main Committee adds
further strong support 10 the founda-
| ton OF the imperial finances.
by close cooperation and with Gods
assistance we shall hold nut through the
/ war and continue to exist economically in
peace time and to gain a free ground for
! the resumption OF peaceable work"