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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

The 1915 midwinter number Of the
Los Angeles Times has reached our
exchange table. AS usual 1t is filed
with a wealth Of information so
strikingly and convincingly set forth
that there is little wonder fasteners
are attracted to the land of sunshine
and a rare blizzard. The Times
special number contains 100 pages,
several sections Of which are in maya
zine form, beautifully illustrated and
overflowing with California informa-
ton. To those who have become &C.
quainted with the surroundings about
Los Angeles and the city itself the
Times special edition presents IA
miliar scenes and to those who have
not seen California, well-the Times
special makes them want TO see 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
HEALTH NEWS.

The annual report of the secretary
OF the treasury as 1t relates to the
public health service contains numer-
Gus recommendations bearing on the
functions OF that organization and
evidences the great interest of this de-
partmeQt in the extension and expan-
sion of the governmental agencies for
the protection of the public health
In the development Of general pub
lie health work, according to the Sec
Rotary, there is great need of addition
al medical officers. The number of re-
quests for advice and assistance in
health problems received from states
and municipalities during the past
year has far exceeded that in any sim
liar period in the history of the serv-
ice, but the limited number of officers
available for the work has prevented
In many instances compliance with
these requests.
The field Investigations, the secre-
tary states, have served as a slim
illus to state and local health agencies,
and every effort should therefore be
made to encourage and turn to prac-
teal account the interest In health
matters awakened in the general pub
lie. For this reason an increase in
the appropriation for field work ia re-
uuested.
An additional building for the by
gfenfc laboratory is urgently needed.
The work OF this institution has been
greatly extended. particularly as 1t re-
lates to the examination OF viruses,
serums and analogous products, a vast
market for which has been recently
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
OWNERS OF CARS.

Formerly it was said that no man
making less than $4,000 year could
afford an automobile. But now it is
certain that more than half the cars
operated are owned and driven by per
sons on smaller incomes than $4,000.
There are only A,255, 900 persons
getting more than that-and certainly
not all of them own cars. And there
are approximately 100000 cars in
commission.
An automobile expert has figured
that, when prices are as low as they
will be In year or so, the market
r-''t stack up like this: Seven thous-
to people with incomes over co.
10000 to people with incomes
! $1,000 to 100000; 253,0000 from
S 800 to $4,000: 100000 from $4,000
to $4,000: 100000 from $1,000 to ST.
GOO, a total of 100000 cars.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
HEARD AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

q border state democratic congress-
man to q group of his brethren, From
one end of my district to the other
the president Is being condemned for
his lack OF backbone In dealing with
the Mexican question. You people who
live far away from the border have
no idea OF the indignities and the
atrocities that have been permitted to
go by unnoticed by the present ad.
ministration. It has been impossible
to get satisfaction or justice and the
pleas Of hundreds Of American citi-
gems have fallen on deaf ears. In my
own district citizens Of this country
have been murdered In cold blood.
their goods and chattels stolen and at
times they have been compelled to
protect and defend their property.
Protests have been In vain. What
has taken place along the border for
the past year or more, will forever be
a blot upon American history and
American diplomacy. When the peo-
pie realize the true conditions and be-
come acquainted with the real facts.
they will be appalled,
1T is easy enough to see where
Maine is going," said representative
of the Pine Tree state, to group OF
colleagues on the door. with Port
Land electing republican mayor for
the first time in ave years by the
great majority Of 1888 in the 10000
votes cast, 1t shows that our state is
getting back to strong republican
mornings, where it belongs. In 1916
Maine can be counted on to roll up one
of its old-time, old-fashioned majorities
for protection and prosperity. The
people have had their fill of democracy.
In the great manufacturing centers
of our state the tarih policy Of that
party, as exemplified by the workings
of the Underwood bill. has raised
havoc with industry and labor. We
are not only going to win nationally,
but we will return republican Unit
ed States senator, a solid congressional
delegation and win a handsome VIC
tory for our state ticket. The party
differences of 1912 have been forgot
ten and we are once more all pulling
together. harmonious and united. bat
ting for progress and prosperity"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
editor whetstIne. the optimIs..

Colum bus Safeguard: We believe
that in time liquor laws in this coun-
try will be almost unnecessary and
that cases of intoxication will be I'M
known. Education brings about many
reforms. Refinement has cured many
evils. Only few years ago three
fourths the men you met were squirt
ing tobacco juice in all directions and
chewing like an Angora goat in a
brush patch. Nearly every boy in his
teens was nibbling at Navy plug or
fine cut and developed the filthy habit.
Now 1t seems that few men use the
weed and II is a rare thing to see
boy chewing tobacco. About the age
when they fear that their brains will
overburden their be1fries some OF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.Represent-
alive Philip Pitt campbell OF Kansas.
one of the most astute republicans OF
the house, views the outlook for 1915
with great complacency and optim-
ism. He says The republicans are
not doing any worrying this time. Tho
recent gathering of the democratic
national committee showed conclus-
lively that their enthusiasm of four
years ago was conspicuous by It's
absence. Then they displayed the ut
most confidence, now they are going
about with apprehension and mis- CIV
ings. The democrats are getting their
only comfort and cheer from the fact
that the republicans have not settled
on any candidate. believe the re-
|publicans were never SO strong as
when there was doubt about whom to
nominate. When we, meet in conven-
ton next year we will name some
great and good man, who will lead us
to victory and to national prosperity"
Former Congressman Polite Elvine
OF Elvins, Mo-, was on the floor of the
house greeting old friends and ac-
quafntance- Turing the past week. At
the time h vas elected he was one
or the young est men ever chosen to
congress- Mr.. Elvins is a business
man and Is one Of the leading republi-
cans OF Missouri, and was delegate
to the Chicago convention from that
state in 1912. In speaking OF the out
look in Missouri from republican
angle in 1916. he said to a group of
members: Just keep your eye on
Missouri in the elections OF 1916. 1
think we have most excellant chance
to carry the state for president and
also to elect a republican United
States senator. Our party is united
and Is pulling together. while our po-
litical foes are having troubles Of
their own. The tariff and other pol
icies OF the democratic party are not
in accord with the views Of thousands
of voters in Missouri, and there is
every indication that our state will
swing into the republican column by
substantial majority next year.
II can tell you the people OF my
district are not shouting praises at
the policies Of Woodrow Wilson," said
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
BOOK AGENTS.

One of the common experiences Of
daily life is the call of the book
agent. Many of these voluble visi-
tors do not seem open to any kind
of advice. Others are young people
working for an education, or persons
having some grounds for friendly
treatment. Perhaps these would like
to know why as a type book agents
are more or less in disfavor, says
the Dubuque Times-JournaL.
There are many of them who, II
you don't take time to look over their
wares. will intimate that you are dis
courteous. ignorant and obstinate.
This creates dislike for the whole
tribe Of house to house solicitors.
1t will be remarked that a solicitor
must be aggressive or he would never
win attention. Still there are few
people who can be bluffed, buliied. or
sauced into buying things.
The caustic reception so often given
to canvassers is perhaps due to the
feeling that they do not perform a
useful service. In the case of books,
you may a-t be able to get just the
same thing in store. But usually
you can get something quite as good
for less money, the agents commits
sion being saved.
There are some kinds Of sales work
that can perhaps be done in no other
way. Some people have natural
genius for canvassing, and are urbane,
resourceful. and never arouse antago-
nism. In many cases their abilities
would be better rewarded in some 9TH
er field of labor. AS whole. news
paper advertising Is far cheaper and
much lore efficient.
Young people who want to earn
money for an education would usually
do better to offer the public some
service that it really wants. II they
will work on farms or wait on tables,
or perform some task for which there
is demand, they will find their posi-
ton pleasanter and usually the re-
wards greater.
II they are set on canvassing. let
them remember that politeness is the
foundation Of success in any calling
II few minutes courteous and point
ed talk does not interest person In
a book or other article, they would
better quit and try some one else.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
MANY HIT TRAIL
AT EMPORIA, KANS
ScovIiis Who VIII Conduct EvaneeIis.
Ito Services Here, Meeting With
Much Success In West.
Especial to The Gate CITY.

Especial to The Gate City.1
TMPORrA. Kan. Jan. 8.-Tive hun.
dred and twenty-five persons hit the
glory trail here last night when
Evangelist Charles Reign Scoyille ex.
tended his first invitation to all who ex.
pect to line up for Jesus Christ in this
campaign. The evangelist's musical d.
rector waved his arms as Scoyille, his
face wet with sweat, closed his ser.
mon and the crowds started down .ev.
cry aisle of the tabernacle to the
strains of time honored hymn. Sco-
vile began his revival here q week
ago Among the trail hitters tonight
were many students. Many OF those
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
BACKACHE, LUMBAGO AND
RHEUMATIC TROUBLES

Dear Mr.. Edifor-I wish to state that
I suffered greatly from backache, lum-
bago and rheumatic troubles. I used
Anuric," the latest discovery Of Doctor
Pierce for backache and kidney troubles,
and I can cheerfully recommend tho
q Anuric Tablets to anyone suffering
from any Of these Inaladies.
Yours truly,
J. z. CARRIER
Leon, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

Niagara Falls being out Of date"
says the Boston Transcript, why
don't the lovers spend their honey
moon at Bliss, Idaho; Joy, KY: De-
light, Kan, or Paradise, Cal.?", The
reason is, OF course, that Higgins,
Ark, and Kissee Mills, Mo-, are far
preferable.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

came forward; did SO to signify their
intention OF supporting the evangelist
in the local campaign. Scoyille con-
verted more than four thousand per.
sons at Jefferson City, Mo-, last month.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

In the quadrangle of the Grand
Canyon known as Powell plateau, the
visible rocks represent in turn nearly
every geologic age and the sequence
or order of deposit of each series Of
beds is apparent at q glance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

A recent Investigation by Professor
Haberiandt of Germany shows that
living wood is of much food value,
sapwood, twigs and branches contain
ing large quantities of sugar, starch
and oil, with some albumen. Soft
woods contain much oil, hard woods
much starch. l...
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

them suck poisonous cigarettes until
they are mental moral and physical
weaklings, but few lads unneglected
in home training take to 1t, and we be-
lieve that in time people will know
better than to rob themselves OF hap
piness and physical comforts by booz.
ing, chewing or smoking.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

always and 1t itched 20 I
had to do something. so I
would rub It with . rough
cloth until it looked rs II
1t were ready to burst and
bleed, and I was kept awake
at night with 1t. It got
to be . mass of pimples In
side and out, and was
o~I r could r~t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

/ 1t used to be that when a child was
given the initials it meant Christie
pher Columbus" now it is Charley
Chaplin"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

Absinthe is now being used as an
explosive. 1t has long been one Of
the most destructive elements known
to man.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
EARLY ACADEMY IN IOWA.

Among the oldest of the academies
In Iowa-one which was originated
in 1914. and the only one. it seems,
which has been continuously main
tanned since it's organization-is the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

Pity old Andy Carnegie! His for
time has dwindled down to a measly
S20,000,000. Hear the bowling of the
wolf at the door? No. Neither do we
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

What has become Of the o1d-fash-
Toned man who used to carry a
pocket-combs in leather case on the
Inside of his vest?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

Winter has closed down on the
contending armies in Europe and
some of them will be warmed only
by the fires of patriotism
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

There would be no trouble in get
ting an auto with a conscience if II
were not for the engine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.

Make yourself an honest man and
then you may re sure there is one
rescal less in the world-Carlyle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

put It In water nor use IL much.
A friend told me how Cuticura Soap
and Ointment helped her so I got them. and
my hand was entirely healed" (stgned)
Miss Norma Lee. l57 W. Main st.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Aug. 9. 1915.
Sample Each Free by Mall
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard ''Cuticu1a, Dept. r. Dus-
TOM Sold throughout tho world.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

WAS going to take up q large part Of
my time for the rest Of my life.
LAne-Why don't you start . Law
suit In New York;
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09
LEFT HAND A
MASS OF P|MPLES
Started With Water PimpIes Be-
tween Fingers. Was Swollen.
Could Not Put It in Water.
HEALED BY CUTlCURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

"My slkin trouble started with q few water
pimples between the fingers Of my left
hand. My hand was rcd and inaamed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

II can tell you the people OF my
district are not shouting praises at
the policies Of Woodrow Wilson," said
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-09

N<eokuk, Iowa January ., 1916
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
ures that are presented this season.

lures that are presented this season.
Since last year. the show has been
almost entirely rebuilt, and this ap-
plies to its program, as well as to its
cars, cages and wardrobe" MIR. PEN
mock said
Also there's been a splendid addi-
ton to the case of animal performers,
fully two hundred more educated ami
mails are shown this year. Many OF
these are wild animals and came di-
rect from the jungles. They are now
real actors and are grouped and per
formed in some of the most spectacu-
lar and thrilling acts ever shown
The wild animal features are not
the only new ones, either. for Won
derful array OF beautiful and instruc-
tive features are introduced in which
domestic animals are the star perform
ers. The worlds champion dancing
horses-l6 in number, the trapeze per-
forming balloons and monkeys real
~ wonderful act, and Major Thornton s
clown pigs, and Miss Earles musical
carrier pigeons, and ----well- ---
Say, almost forgot ! cAma in Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
HOUSE REFUSES
ATTACK BY AUTO
Nicholas Residence Mt Foot Of Fifth
Avenue Wristbands Assault
Made by Machine.
FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE GONE
Front Porch of Place Demolished When
Car Driven By Ike Alexenburg
Crashes Into Building.

Repulsing a vicious attack by an
automobile at / O'Clock this morning
the Nicholas residence at 424 Twenty
third street. standing at the foot OF
Fifth avenue, today shows signs OF the
terrific battle, although it is not In
ternally damaged.
The front porch Of the place, being
the first line of Defense apparently
was too weak to withstand the on
slaught, for it is completely demol-
ished, The attacking automobile was
forced to retire from the field and the
brick structure was not budged
from its rocky foundation.
Ike Alexenburg, who conducts the
restaurant known as likes place,
221 Third avenue. directed the attack,
although it should be said, that he did
so against his will He was driving
his car west on Fifth avenue His
spectacles dropped from his nose as
he neared the corner. In the search
for his glasses he became bewildered
and before he was able to stop the car
or turn the corner, when the intersec-
ton of Twenty-third street was
IedCBSu, the UldCHlue JulDpSu tuS tui u
ing. dashed across the lawn in front
of the Nicholas residence and plunged
into the porch.
The crash which followed was heard
for blocks. Occupants Of the house
were stunned for a moment as the
sound echoed loudly throughout the
building. They arose, believing that
the house had either been struck in
an electrical storm or that an earth
quake has occurred.
Auto Badly Damaged.
The automobile was badly damaged
The Windshield was shattered. The
front end of the machine was bent and
mashed so that extensive repairs will
be required. AleXenburg was cut by
flying glass, but was otherwise unin-
jured save for the shaking he received
There were no other occupants in
the car.
Twice before the house has stopped
street cars. Fifteen or twenty years
back two streets cars at different
times jumped the tracks at the curve
on Twenty-third street and ran di-
rectly into the house. The structure
is one of the first brick buildings
erected in Rock Island, and as II
stands on a rock foundation has
withstood all attacks with honors in
its possession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Estate of Gustaf Anderson, deceased.
The undersigned having been an
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Gustaf Anderson, late of
the county Of Rock Island, state of IL
Hnois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the Hon.
Benjamin Bell, judge of the probate
court Of Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city of
Rock Island, at the July term. on the
first Monday in July next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
10 attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate nav
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 6th day of May A. D. 1916.
BESSIE WYLIE. nee ANDERSON.
Executrix
]. 7. & S, X, kenworthy,
Attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
BARNES CIRCUS WILL
APPEAR HERE JUNE 8

Murray A. Pennock, general con-
tracing agent of the Barnes circus,
Is here making arrangements for the
shows appearance in Rock Island,
June 3, and while the circus man was
head-oVer-heels in work, arranging for
Iced and food, license. show grounds.
water and the multitude of other
things that must be contracted for, for
the big show, he still found time to
tell about the merits and the new fea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
State Water Survey.

Department Of Chemistry, Uniyer-
sity Of Illinois.
Urbana, Ill, May s, 1916.
Report of the sanitary analysis OF
water sent by ]. A. Murrin, Rock Is
land, III. source of supply, filtered
water city tap. Location, laboratory
Amounts are stated in parts per mil
lion.
Turpidity, 0; color, TO- odor, ".
Residue on evaporation, SO.
Bacteria per &C: Gelatine, Is; agar
IA.
Oxygen consumed, so.
Nitrogen as: Free ammonia, .080
albuminoid ammonia, 204; nitrites
900; nitrates, AS.
Gas formers: 10 CEN, TX; 10 CEN,
2; OIL Gem, 2.
Alkalinity, 60.
Indol, -
Comparing this analysis with that Of
the raw water, we note a satisfactory
improvement. The water is safe for
use for drinking purposes.
EDWARD BARLOW.
Director State Water Survey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11

Department OF Chemistry, Univer
SifV of Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
State Water Survey.

Department OF Chemistry, Univer-
sity of Illinois.
Urbana, Ill, May s. 1915.
Report of the sanitary analysis Of
water sent by J. A. Murrin, superin-
tendent waterworks, Rock Island. III.
Source of water, raw water; location,
intake.
Amounts are stated in parts per
million:
Turpidity, 40; color, Is; odor, ".
Residue on evaporation, 206.
Oxygen consumed, 80,
Gelatine. $3.50.
Nitrogen as: Free ammonia, .144 ;
albuminoid ammonia, 400; nitrites
900; nitrates, II,
Agar, 100.
Gas formers: 10 ccm, i; 10 Gem
Xxi; Oh ccm, Tx.
Alkalinity, IS.
Indol, X.
The analysis indicates that this wa
ter should be treated for use for drink
| ing purposes.
EDWARD BARLOW.
Director State Water Survey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Schillinger & Mold, do
ing coal and wood business at 901
First avenue, has this day dissolved
by mutual consent Mr.. Mold retiring
and Mr.. Schillinger and son remain
ing in the business, who will collect
all outstanding accounts and pay all
bills. The firm will hereafter be
known as Schillinger & Son.
c. SCHILLINGER,
V. MOLD,
r. G. SCHILLINGER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11

the preliminaries out of the way. the
4%rd annual meeting of the national
conference Of charities and correc-
tons began the real work OF its ses-
sions here today. Meetings were held
IN each of the nine sections into which
the work of the conference has been
grouped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11

talk space. not new circus stunts" and
the circus man let out a huge sigh,
and hastily traced his ''moniker" along
the dotted line of an advertising CON
tract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11
Stockholders Notice,

A special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the American Bankers ard
Merchants company will be held at
229R Eighteenth street, Rock Island.
Ill, on the 10Th day of May, 1915, at
the hour Of 5 o'clock p. m, for the
purpose of considering and voting
upon the proposition to dissolve said
corporation, and for the transaction
of such other business as may come
before such meeting.
\. S. JOHNSON,
A. J. LINDSTROM,
CHARLES DUNCAN,
4 Majority Of the Directors Of Ameri-
can Bankers and Merchants Com
panT.
April 10, 1916
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-11

Delegates Start Real Work.
Indianapolis, Ind, May 11.-With