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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
SEED CORN
WEEK WORK
state College at Ames Has Charge OF
Publicity for This Big
Event.

Without doubt the seed corn CAM
pagns which we're inaugurated IN
iowa some ten or fifteen years ago
nave been among the very best and
most valuable things that the new CEN
Jury has brought to the Hawkeye
state. And that fact Is realized more
clearly by the Iowa state college FOLK
tnan by most other people. Therefore
me Ames folks are bending their Ell
iorts to the task Of making the seed
TORN week OF 1916 the very best that
mas even been recorded in the state
correspondent at Ames tells about
me Preparations and arrangements as
follows:
one hundred thousand seed corn bull
,e.lns and 10000 illustrated posters
telling how better seed corn may be
secured are now being sent out by
'ne agricultural extension department
a. iowa State college to county super.
.n.endents. teachers and county
ssents to be distributed to the school
enlidren of Iowa during good seed
curn week, proclaimed by Governor
0'arke as October to z.
Governor Clarke recently addressed
leeter to all Iowa school children
s'ging them to cooperate in the Sc
~ e'ion and storing of seed corn dur
g that week. This is probably the
~, nsst time that the help of all the
ssnooi children has been utilized in
paign. .
,,: Eacn poster and bulletin gives ex-
hacit and illustrated instruction as to
ses NV 70 select. test, hang and store
,huwse nope to reach every school
ns :, IN Iowa." says r. X. Bliss. head
etc.. he extension department at Iowa
toe college During that week the
p;us throughout the state will
NJ special instruction in the gospel
VIII sood seed corn. Our county agents
th.. also bend their whole efforts for
week toward making the week
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
MORE GIFTS
ON THE LIST
Additional Presents for Bride and
Groom at keokuk Fall Cele-
bration Announced.

The following additional list Of
presents for the bride and groom at
the fall celebration wedding has
been reported to Chairman Overton
of the committee:
Schevers' Dairy-One dollars worth
milk tickets.
E. C. Weisman-Market basket Of
quality groceries.
C. Keppel-Bushel of onions.
Swan Lumber Co.-One bottle liq-
uid veneer.
Gate City Laundry-$1 laundry
credit.
Dimond Milling Co-One sack corn
meal.
fee
William Ewers-One bucket lard.
Sayllers Shoe Store-Wing foot
rubber heels for bride and groom.
j. Moeller-Pipe and tobacco.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
IOWA PAYS ON
FOUR BILLIONS
Assessed Wealth Of State is Conn.,
puted by Executive
Council,

DIES MONIES, Sept. 21.-Towa's as
sessed wealth equally distributed.
would give every man, woman and
child in the state $1,753 in cash. Sc
curity or property, according to the
report Of w. H. Williams. revenue
clerk in the ONCE Of the state audi
tor. The wealth, according to the
report, is greatest in the rural dis
tricts.
Ida heads the list of counties with
a per capita assessed wealth of w.
s5l, while Monroe county has the
lowest, 1886 per capita.
The total assessed wealth as adj
justed by the state executive council
is $4,134,542,350.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
FOUR
PUTS UP SIGN
W alter Tank Used to Advertise New
lndustry-Can be Seen from
Road Easily.

Hereafter passengers on the Main
street road will not be in doubt as
to the identity of the Standard Four
Tire company building. For large
sign has been painted on the water
tank in white letters on a black back
ground.
The sign reads: Home OF the
Standard Four Tire Company" d.
rectly below this is representation
of tire This sign can easily be
seen from the road. 1t is possible
that il will be Illuminated at night
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

The Utah law fixing minimum
wages for women threatens to spoil
the happiness of several third-class
postmasters. State authorities insist
the Nasbys are subject to the law
and cannot dodge the penalty by
pleading federal jurisdiction. A test
case against the postmaster at Pleas
ant Grove is moving In the courts.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
Albert voIIers, Dpty. Clerk, D. c., :
Fees collected and paid to coun-
A

SlUC. To
Fees collected and paid to coun-
" treasurer $lS.fS
On motion the following resolution
was adopted, Supervisor Maxwell vot-
ing aye, Supervisor Hosier voting aye
and Supervisor DeRosear voting aye,
to-wit:
Whereas, this being the day set for
hearing of the report of the apprais-
ers in the matter of the Green Bay
Levee and Drainage District, and for
final determination in regard to es-
tablishing said proposed leyee anu
drainage district, and
Whereas, the board finds that the
report Of the appraisers is not full
and complete and that no award has
been made for the right Of way over
certain lands in Section and in
Township 6S North, Range West,
and that other corrections be made In
the report of the appraisers, therefore
Be It Resolved, By the board OF sup
ervisors of Lee County, Iowa, that
the appraisers in said proposed Green
bay Levee and Drainage District in
Lee County Iowa, be instructed to
make further report to this board on
or before Tuesday, July II, 1916. at
10 o'clock a. m. and that the hear.
ing on the report of the appraisers
and amendments thereto-end all mat
tiers pertaining to the establishment
Of said Levee and Drainage District
be continued and postponed until Fri.
day, July IA, 1915. at 10 O'Clock a. m
The minutes of the days session
were read and on motion approved,
whereupon the board adjourned to
meet Friday. July IA. 1916, at >
o'clock a. m.
Fort Madison, Iowa. July IA, 1916.
Board met pursuant to adjournm ent
Ali members present
On motion the following resolutions
was adopted:
Be 1T Resolved by the board Of sup
ervisors OF Lee County, Iowa, that the
amended report Of Edmund T. Perkins
engineer, in regard to township ditch,
in the matter Of the Green Bay Levee
and Drainage District No. 2, filed July
IA. 1916. amending his amended report
of June 90. 1916, be approved and
adopted. Supervisor Maxwell voting
aye, Supervisor Hosier voting aye and
Supervisor DeRosear voting aye. Mo
ton carried.
On motion the following resolution
in the matter of the Green Bay Levee
and Drainage District, was adopted:
Resolution Establishing District.
Whereas, the Board Of Supervisors
of Lee county, Iowa, in adjourned SEES
sion assembled this 14th day of July,
1916, have examined the report of the
damage appraisers and considered the
amount of damages which will be sus-
tanned by the claimants on account of
the construction of said Green Bay
Levee and Drainage District No. 2.
and the board having heretofore found
that the petition IS SUFFICIENT in form
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
p,.nt which Will Manufac-
tire Material for Road
Building, Will be Lo-
Gated Here.
.BUlLD SAMPLE ROADWAY
substance is Made by Secret
I Process and is Same as Pre-
served Appian Way
for Centuries.

mateTlaI IOT zig 0ou"S " 49,
,nanent roads, which will Give the
hIohways Of America the stability OF
ehe famous Appian way Of Rome will
be manufactured at keoku1<. A fac
tory will be constructed for the manu-
t,eture Of this material here, and the
sioeation Of the new plant will be de-
eided on some time next week.
Edward F. Kellie, formerly of To.
Iedo. has opened Offices in this city
of the Western American Highway
com pany, as the new company will
he known. Mr.. Kellie has moved
his family here and will locate in
Keokuk. The sample road which will
he built of this new substance, will
be built near here, and conference
tomorrow win County Engineer M.
+. Mcfarland will be held to deter
NINE where the new road will be laid.
Keokuk was chosen over eleven
other cities, Mr.. Kellie said this
morning in discussing his plans. Han
nibal was the nearest competitor to
Keokuk on account Of its cement. The
other materials, however, needed in
the manufacture OF the new surfaces
can be secured abundantly in this
locality, and the cheap power to be
secured here, where the dam is
located makes it possible for Keokuk
10 secure the new industry. The
cement can be shipped in here at
small cost, Mr.. Kellie said. and TAX
tng everything into consideration,
Keokuk is the best city for the loca-
ton of this new industry.
r. hn
week when the engineers for the COM
pany arrive here. Mr.. Kellte expects
TO have a conference with N. 7. VIII
cox of the Mississippi River Power
company next week, and IL the COM
pany has no suitable location to offer.
the plant will be located on the in
dustrial tract. it is understood now.
Eastern capital is Interested in the
new venture and Mr.. Kellie is conf
dent that the process which he has
control Of yill revolutionize road
building in this country. That the
ample roadway will attract hundreds
Of engineers here Is certainty. he
says.
About the Process.
The new substance which will be
used as coating to the road is SINH
lar to that which is now covering the
Appian way in Italy, and which has
lasted for 1000 years without any
repairs or any changes. 1t was dis
covered by Mr.. Kettle and his chemist
after considerable work on their part
and after opposition on the part of
the Roman government. 1t was found
that the substance used in this road
could be secured in America. after
considerable research work on the
part of the department of agriculture
and the national geographic society.
Il is this substance which will be
made in Keokuk
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
Supremacy of THE dollar.

New York World: For once an
American bank check is worth more
in foreign lands than the equivalent in
exchange expressed in foreign money.
The American dollar is at premium all
over Europe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

and substance; that said improve
ment will be a public health benefit
and utility and conducive to public
health, convenience and welfare; that
said improvement Is a necessity: that
all acts required by law as prelimin-
airy proceedings have been performed,
and do now find that the cost Of con-
struction and the amount of the dam
ages awarded by the appraisers is
not excessive nor greater burden
than should be borne by the lands
benefited. Therefore be it resolved
that said Green Bay L.evee and Drain
age District No 2, il hereby located
and established in accordance with
the recommendations of the engineer
in his amended report and plan filed
June 20. 1916, and as amended July
IA. 1916. which are on file in the Of
Madison. Iowa.
Therefore Be It Further Resolved,
that Edmund T. Perkins OF Chicago.
Illinois. is hereby appointed engineer
as commissioner to make q permanent
survey of said levee and drainage dis.
trict as 80 located, showing the levels
and elevations Of each forty acre
tract of land. and to file q report of
gether with the plat and profile there
Of.
Supervisor Maxwell voting aye,
Supervisor Hosier voting aye and
Supervisor DeRosear voting aye. Mo-
ton carried.
On motion the following resolution
In the matter of the Green Bay Levee
and Drainage District No. was
adopted:
Whereas, Edmund T. Perkins has
heretofore been appointed engineer
as commissioner; and, whereas, he
has made a permanent survey of said
levee and bitches as heretofore lpcat-
ed and established by this board,
showing the levels and elevations Of
each forty acre tract Of land within
said district and has filed a report OF
the same with the county auditor, to-
gether with the plat and profile
thereof; and. whereas, J. p. Cruik
shank. E. T. Mckee and Edmund T.
Perkins, duly appointed damage ap-
praisers have filed a report with re-
gard to the amount OF damages to be
allowed on account of Green Bay
levee and drainage district No. 2, and
the board having reviewed the prem
ises, and, whereas, the board proceed
ed to determine the amount Of dam
ages sustained by each claimant, F.:
Fl. Pollard appearing for claimant J.
C. Brewster, and o. C. Hermtnghause en-
appearing as the attorney for the
other claimants, o. G. Herminghaus
en-, o. E. Herminghausen. Geo. H.
Haessig, VIM. Hobbs, Frank Stellern,
J. A. Tower, Milton Davies, Aug.
huebner. E. G.. Miller, George e. Mil
Ter. George n. Mutt, George w.
Storms, M Zachmeyer and Eldon
Chestnut; J. G. Rea representing the
Geo. w. Tucker estate, to whom
awards of damages are made herein.
Therefore be it Resolved. That dam
ages be awarded to claimants in the
following amounts:
James c. Brewster 800 90
George Haessig .............. 10000
o. c. Herminghausen and o. e.
Herminghausen ........ 10000
William Hobbs ...... 100 90
L. ta11
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

California has several fine seaIevel
highways. They skirt the shore of
the Pacific and are built of concrete
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
(To be continued)
Before Takino.

Kansas City Star: Both sides are
reported "elated" over the results in
Maine Just before election some
politicians are easily pleased.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

way -S27 O15.50
Be it further Resolved by the beard
of supervisors Of Lee county, Iowa,
all parties consenting thereto, that
the award of 81 damages to Frank K.
Rogers and $4,000 to C. Bruce Rog-
ers, for right OF way, he assessed
against and upon the lands Of the Mis-
sissippi River Power company with
in said district: also that the award
of S16,337.50 to the Mississippi River
Power company for right of way be
assessed against and upon the lands
of said company.
Supervisor Maxwell voting aye,
Supervisor Hosier voting aye, and
Supervisor DeRosear voting aye.
Motion carried.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

And that all other Claims Tor damn
ages be rejected.
That compensation for acreage TAX
en- for right of way be awarded to the
following named persons in the re-
spective amounts set opposite their
names.
Milton Davies Gncluding SIS
damages to house and cellar
owned by ]. NJ. Brown IS 405.00
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

set aside by Governor Clarke. real
seed corn week"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

On motion the report or II. H. Hart
Supt. CT the Lee County Home and
Hospital for Insane for the month Of
June, was approved and ardered filed
On motion the following quarterly
reports of county officers were ap-
proved and ordered filed. to-wit:
Edw. G. Vaughan, County Recorder:
Fees received and paid to county
treasurer for quarter eSding Mar. 81,
1916:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

r. c. Chambers, Dpty. Co. Recorder.
Fees received and paid to county
treasurer for quarter ending March 81,
1916:
For recording 154 deeds $3.50
For recording 81 mort
cages ............. 1870
For recording "a chattel
mortgages ........ $50
r or recording / release 100
For recording U. S. pat
entS J.OV
For recording s bills Of
safe 3.tU
For recording 8 Art. In
corporation -.. 270
! Or recording 16 afidayits $50
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

Total valuation of prop
erty taken for right Of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22

were read and on motion approved,
whereupon the. board adjourned to
meet Friday, July Z, 1916. at 9 O'Clock
a. m. aa
Friday, July Z, 1916.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. All members present.
On motion the following claims
were allowed, Supervisor Maxwell vot-
ing aye, Supervisor Hosier voting aye
and Supervisor DeRosear voting aye,
tO-w;t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
LECTURES ON INDIANA
BEFORE W0MAN'S CLUB

Rev. John Alexander, South Bend,
lectured on Indiana. before the
mem bers OF the department of liter
allure of the Woman's club, Monday
afternoon. This was the opening
meeting of the season and was well
attended. The speaker praised the
Indiana type Of man most highly,
referring TO him as energetic and
one who loved business. Speaking
Of the state. Mr. Alexander spoke
of it's productiveness, and its wealth,
which had doubled itself since 1902.
The charitable side of Indiana was
also referred TO. In the matter Of
taking care of detectives, no state
in the union surpassed it, said Mr..
Alexander Tn closing, the speaker
described the hardships endured by
the early pio-eers and compared it
with conditions today which had
been made so much easier by mod
ern civilization.
Announcement was made of the
next meeting. oct %. when the
members will visit the Historical as
sociation rooms at South Bend. with
Mrs. Ryell T. Miller as cicerone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
NiIsHNwAkA PERsoNAI.s.

Miss Mildred Edgar has returned
to Benton Harbor where she is en-
ployed. after spending a few days as
the guest Of her mother, Mrs. sarah
Edgar. rs W. sixth St
J. d. Roth. New York city, is
trausactiny business IN this city.
Miss Catherine Lorette OF Pitts
burgh. Pa. is in Mishawaka %
spend several DAYS with relatives
She win leave here Friday for Chi
caso. where she viii spend two
weeks
Clyde Karnes has returned from
Fulton, KY. 10 take a position in
the White Palace barber shop.
Miss Eulaiie Mott. Granger. IL
spending one week with her aunt
here.
9. F. Geunaugle. Butler, Ind. was
in Mishawaka on business Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
MISHAW,AKA GEINERALNEULS
N@OsTms Home Phone

exceptionally good. In the second
precinct OF the third ward over 500
names were recorded, while in the
first precinct Of the second ward the
registrations numbered 40, being
los more than two years ago. This
precinct recorded its registrations in
the basement Of the city hall, and
the signatures 10 the petition, be-
Iieving il necessary 10 keep open to-
day. was signed by 10 voters. five
OF whom are city hall employers,
and republicans. The other five are
citizens and also republicans.
In each Of the other booths the
big majority Of the signers TO the
petition asking for a continuance
of the registrations, were republi-
can workers who apparently had
gotten together and decided on the
move. In fact those others whose
signatures appeared on the petit
tons. are this year generally re-
earded as doubtfuls, but have here
tofore voted the republican ticket.
one Of the leading democratic
workers said last night that the re-
publicans were plainly dissatisfied
with the showing made by their
side. Many had stayed away from
the voting places, and in the mean
time an effort viii be made TO have
them register today. on the other
hand he claimed that the derpo-
Gratis had registered almost to a
man. and that the local wing OF the
party was more than pleased at the
excellent results obtained during the
fau
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
COUNTRY RESIDENT
DIES AT HER HOME

Mrs. 3. r. Brememan. 81 years
old, residing seven miles south of
Mishawaka, died Tuesday morning
al 3:15 O'Clock following an illness
Of several years, caused by comph-
cations. Mrs. Brememan has lived
in this vicinity all her life time.
She was born in Penn township,
July Is. 1866 and was married 10
Mr.. Brememan six years ago, fol-
lowing the death of her first hus-
band, Mr.. Higginson.
Besides her husband she leaves
a daughter. Mrs. J. A. Green, Bill
ings, Mont, and a son, Charles Hig-
ginson, living here. She also is sur
vived by a brother and sister.
Funeral services will be held
from the residence Thursday after
noon at O'Clock, Rev. DR.. Edwards
officiating. Burial will be made in
the Ferrisville cemetery. 1t will be
a private funeral
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
TEN YEAR OLD BOY
REPORTED MISSING

Another Mishawaka youth is
missing. Eugene Shock, 10 years old,
living at POI n Mill St, was re-
ported lost last night at the police
headquarters. He has been gone
since 10 o'clock Monday morning.
The description given the police is:
Dark hair. blue eyes, grey suit, elk
skin shoes, and is considered small
for his age If you should happen
to see a lad answering the above
description your information will be
gladly received by both the police
and the boys parents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
COUNTRY CLUB WILL
OBSERVE HALLOWEEN
Old Time Dances to Feature
Celebration Oct. 30; EIab-
crate Plans Made.

Halloween will be observed in
good old Scottish style by the mem
bers Of the Miami club. oct. 80. The
festivities will commence at 1880
and Will be kept up with consider
able zest until the wee sma' 'Oor
ayont the twal" old fashioned
dances. including the Virginia reel.
and others Of a like nature, will
feature the proceedings. a regular
Halloween supper, comprising
"stover," or mashed potatoes, into
which will be dropped ring.
thimble, and piece of silver, de-
noting marriage, spinsterhood and
riches. will be the piece de resist
ance of the event, and no doubt will
cause much merriment as the guests
seat themselves around the NAM
moth pot and dig in with long tin
spoons. The music for the occasion
will be supplied by wee sinful
fiddles. which, for the nonce, will
take the place of the regular orch
estra.
The decorations in and around
the club house will be redOlent Of
the farm, and viii include pump
kins, corn shocks. jack-o'-lanterns,
etc. At 10 o'clock a luncheon will
be served. The general committee
having the arrangements in hand is
composed of the following members:
Robert Robertson, G. T.. Clark, ID.
X. Ehnes, John SCHNEIDER and j. w.
Kellar.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
ADREN "KID" ROSS IN
GAME SEVEN YEARS

Seven years ago today, Adren
kid" Ross. the idol of the city's
wrestling bugs, took on his first
professional bout in TomlinsOn hall,
Indianapolis, with Young Olson,
who defeated him. Since that time
Ross has wrestled many of the
cOuntry's best and has conquered
Olson. Ross is rated as first class
grappler and has shown MS ability
by throwing many of Indiana's best
mat artists.
He leaves Friday for his home
town, Roam, Ind, where he will
stage bouts against an unknown
wrestler that night and Saturday
night
His manager. Ed Ellsasser. is ar
ranging for a bout with well
known wrestler and the local fans
may soon be offered a first class
match.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
OFFICIALS VISIT
EASTERN FACTORIES

Mayor Ralph Gaylor. w. II. Tup-
per of the board of public works,
Fire Chief Buysse and members of
the board of safety, ]. II. NettletOn,
w. j. CHESHIRE and n. J. Lowman
viii leave Friday morning for a two
days trip to Battle Greek, Mich,
and Detroit, where they will visit
the factories Of the Seagrave and
American LaFrance motor car
companies. who have sent in bids
for the new city conveniences, the
police ambulance and patrol ma
chine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
ENJOY SOCJAD MFE1Txc

Members of the Children OF Mary
sodality Of St Joseph's church en-
Joyed the first of series Of social
meetings in their rooms Monday
evening. Needlework was the chief
feature. A fine luncheon was serv-
ed. The committee in charge was
composed of the Misses Gertrude
and Bernadette Sammett and Bertha
Schmitt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-10
FEW REGISTRATIONS
RECORDED TUESDAY

Less than 20 registrations were re-
corded up till noon today. at the
eight pooling booths throughout the
city. Out OF this number the city
hall station had only two. On the
whole, a much greater number have
registered than was the case two
years ago. and the democrats are
jubilant over the result. That a mis-
take was made in keeping the poll
ing places open another day was
evident Tuesday forenoon. and much
criticism was heard on the street as
10 the additional expense incurred
in extending the time for registra-
ton