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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
Where you see no good, silence is best
Anon.
ROCK ISLAND ROADS FUTURE.

There has been much discussion in railway
and financial circles as to what the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railroad needs in order
to put it on its feet financially and structural
". One faction contends that it is badly OPP
Grated. and all that it needs is an Improvement
in its operation and comparatively small ex-
penditure of new capital. Another contends
that it has been we'll operated; that the trouble
is that not enough has been spent on improve
ments, and that large amount OF new capital
must be raised and invested before the road
will become able to operate as economically and
to render good service as it ought to.
Fundamentally, the Rock Island is valu-
able property. 1t comprises $3.50 miles of line,
spread over fourteen states west and southwest
of Chicago. At number of important cities,
notably Chicago, Kansas City and st. Louis, it
possesses adequate terminal facilities. In ad-
dition to owning all of its facilities at Chicago
it connects with twenty-three Of the roads en-
tering the city and delivers eighty per cent. of
its interchange business direct to them
The current Railway Age Gazette publishes
study of the Rock Island prepared by mem
Der of its staff after a personal inspection of
$500 miles of it's main and branch lines and
the examination of large amount Of data bear
ing on the situation. The report of the investi-
gator does not support the contention that the
road has been badly managed. On the contrary,
it shows that it has a strong operating organi-
cation, and that the organization has handled
the property as economically as has been rea-
sonably practicable under the conditions. It al
SO shows that the new investment for improve
ments which has been made in the road has
been small-much smaller comparatively than
that which has been made in most other
stronger lines; and it indicates that until very
much larger investment has been made in i'm
provements it will never be possible to operate
the Rock Island with an approach to the maxi
mum practicable economy It needs a large
amount of second track, many long passing
tracks, reduction of grades in many places
and large additions to its yard and terminal
facilities.
j. W. Kendrick, eminent operating ex-
pert, has estimated the capital expenditure
needed for the Rock Islands rehabilitation al
$27 ,204 900. He believes if this amount were
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
CARTHAGE, ILL.
go ~~e> 49, 80

Mrs. Elizabeth J. E. Booz. widow
OF the late DR.. VIM. Booz, died at her
home in this city Monday, May %,
at GAO, o'clock a. M, aged eighty
three years, eleven months and nine
days. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, May "a, at 2:30 o'clock.
from the Christian church. Rev. e.
M. Smith. the pastor. will conduct
the services. Burial In Moss Ridge
cemetery. Elizabeth j. Emery Nc
Cubbin was born in Green county,
Kentucky, June Is, 1882. On Janu-
airy 8, 1851, she was united in mar
rage to DR.. VIM. Booz, and they took
up their residence Immediately at
Oak Grove. To this union were born
twelve children, two OF whom died in
early childhood. and the following
three daughters died in late years:
Lizzie, wife OF James Cloud Of ST.
Mays: Fannie. wife Of Alvin Can
non, OF Carthage; and Miss Jewel, OF
Carthage. The surviving children
are: Mrs. Evelyn Gibbs, Of Ply
mouth; Mrs. Lenora Reno. of near
Carthage; Mrs. Emma Cloud and
Mrs. Dora Cloves, OF St. Mary's;
and Mrs. Zilpha Davis. Of Monmouth:
and two sons, Joel and William, who
reside in Carthage Twenty-seven
grandchildren and twelve great-grand-
children also survive.
Dr.. Booze died at his home In this
city about fifteen years ago. on
February 20, 1901 One brother also
survives, Mr.. Thos B. McCubbin, a
former well known resident Of Han
cock county, and now residing in
California. = ats.2ae
The lives Of Dr.. and Mrs. Booz
were so associated with the develop
ment of Oak Grove country, east OF
Carthage, that comprehensive re-
view of the life Of either would
simultaneously record practically
every event OF Importance In the
progress OF that neighborhood. TAX
ing up their residence in Oak Grove,
then on the very edge OF civilization,
they bravely overcame the priva-
tons and hardships az the pioneer
days and became perhaps the most
active and energetic settlers in that
part OF the country DR.. Booz at
tended wide medicalspractice under
the most trying circumstances, or
dinarily making his calls with a sad
die horse. At home Mrs. Booz not
only had the farm and stock to at
tend in her husbands absence, and
the amending. drudgery of caring for
a large household in the back coun-
try, with few neighbors and no con-
veniences. but with it all soon came
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
Ordinary Nuxated Iron Will Make
Delicate, Nervous, Rundown Peo-
pie 200 Per Cent. Stronger in
Two Weeks Time In Many
Cases.

NEW YORK, N Y.-Most people
seem to think they are going
to get renewed health ana strength
from some stimulating medicine,
secret nostrum or narcotic drug. said
DR.. Sauer, well known specialist
who has studied widely both in this
country and Europe, when, as a mat
ter Of fact, real and true strength
can only come from the food you eat.
But people often fail to get the
strength out Of their food because
they haven't enough iron in their
blood to enable 1t to change food into
living matter. From their weakened,
nervous condition they know some
thing is wrong but they can't tell
what, so they generally commence
doctoring for stomach, liver or kid
ney trouble or symptoms Of some
other ailment caused by the lack Of
iron in the blood This thing may
go on for years while the LATENT suf-
fers untold agony. II you are not
strong or well, you owe 1t to your
self to make the following test: See
how long you can walk without be-
coming tired Next take two i've
grain tablets OF ordinary nuxated iron
three times per day after meals for
two weeks. Then test your strength
again and see for yourself how much
you have gained. have seen dozens
of nervous, rundown people who were
ailing all the while, double their
strength and endurance and entirely
get rid OF all symptoms Of dyspepsia,
liver and other troubles in from ten
to fourteen days time simply by TAX
ing iron in the proper form And
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
Iron Is Greatest of All Strength
Builders, Says Doctor.
Secret of the Great Endurance and Pouer of Athletes.

this after they had in some cases.
been doctoring for months without
obtaining any beneflt. But don't take|
the old forms Of reduced iron, iron
acetate or tincture Of iron simply to
save few cents. You must take iron
in a form that can be easily absorbed
and assimilated like nuxated iron i'll
you want 1t to do you any good, other
wise it may prove worse than use-
less. Many an athlete or prize-nghter|
has won the day simply because he|
knew the secret Of great strength andI
endurance and filled his blood with
iron before he went into the ARRAY,
while many another has gone down
to inglorious defeat simply for the
lack Of iron.
NOTE-Nuxated Iron recommended
above by DR.. Sauer is not a patent
medicine nor secret remedy, but one
which is well known to druggists and
whose iron constituents is widely pre-
scribed by eminent physicians every
where. Unlike the older inorganic
iron products. 1t is easily assimilated,
does not injure the teeth, make them
black, nor upset the stomach; on the
contrary, 1t is a most potent remedy,
in nearly all forms OF Indigestion, as
well as for nervous, rundown condi-
tions. The Manufacturers have such
great confidence IN Nuxated Iron that
they offer to forfeit $4,000 to any
charitable institution IL they cannot
take any man or woman under so who
lacks iron and increase their strength
200 per cent or over in four weeks
time provided they have no serious
organic trouble. They also offer to
refund your money " it does not at
least double your strength and endur-
ance IN ten days time. It is dis
pensed In this city by Wilkinson
Co. and all other drugei@fs
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
ToDAY's BIT OF VERSE


THE STREAM THAT is NEVER CROSSED.
There's many a sorrow and pain, know, ,
AS we tread the path Of life;
There's many grief and lasting woe;
And the way is toll and strife.
But the hardest load we have to bear
Is the labof and strength that's lost
In building the bridge with tolsome care
Ger the stream that is never crossed.
We have frettng and worry from morn till night
And anguish weighs on the heart;
The thorny way seems hard to right,
And life is a bitter part.
But there is burden greater yet,
Much peace of soul it has cost,
1t is building bridge with toll and sweat
Ger the stream that is crossed.
There's looking for crossings all the day,
And searching along the shore
For bridge ford along the way
We shall never travel Ger.
There's signing for useless toys in vain,
And dreaming Of chances lost;
But it's hardest to bridge with might and main
The stream that is crossed.
Then gather the along the way,
And treasure the fragrance rare;
Rejoice in the bright and joyous day,
Refusing to borrow care.
For and pain will surely come,
And your soul be tried and tossed;
But don't be bridging to reach your home,
Ger the stream that is never crossed.
Author unknown
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
Jack coffey, Hero.

Mason City Times: A most remark
able announcement is made In this
issue of the Morning Times-a warn
ing to bootleggecs-a declaration by
Jack Coffey that he will prosecute to
the full extent of the law any person
who sells intoxicating liquors to him.
This declaration is remarkable be-
cause it is the first one of its kind
the editor of The Times has ever
seen. There may have beer others
who have issued such warnings. but
if there have been we fdi ed to see
them in print.
The practice has been for drinkers
to shield the men who unlawfully sell
booze. AS rule the men who pat
ronize bootleggers become liars and
perjurers. They would sell their souls
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
SALEM.
: . . = . - = go

Mrs. Arthur Mcmillan OF Califor, !
arrived last week to visit her .
Frank and family at Mt. Please.
They spent Sunday with relatives al
Salem.
VIII wilmeth and Miss HAITI.
Mogel autoed to Burlington and at
tended the big show Saturday.
Mt. and Mrs. Liant Frazier are q,
burlington. guests Of Mrs. Lawrence
on Harrison avenue.
Stephen Ingrim took a number Of
his frienda in his seven passenge(
Overland car, to Burlington SATURDAY. Il
Annual missionary meeting wal
held at the Congregational church
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Belle Bfcksler recently visited
her friend Mrs. I. c. Reeves at Keel
kuk.
Following an extended VISIT with
his daughter, Mrs. R. F. Pierce iII
New Jersey. j. M. Triplett arrived
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank De LAshmutt
OF La Plata, Mo-, came Saturday I'd
spend some time with relatives.
Wednesday Leslie Nation left fol
Kansas City, where he has employ
ment. Mrs. Nation has taken his
position as bookkeeper ut Houghton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Friend return
ed from WapeMo Saturday. They
were accompanied home by theft
daughter, Mrs. Clyde Huxley and her
daughter, Gyndoline, who viii visit
relatives here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
.P|MPLES ON FACE
ITCHING INTENSE
Began Getting Bigger. Large, Hard
and Very Red. Scattered Over
Face. Had to Scratch.
HEALED by CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

IT noticed that my face was covered with
pirnples which began getting bigger. They
were large and hard and were very red ana
there were SO many festered at time that
I had to squeeze them out and they formed
like boil under the skin. They scattered
all over my face and tho itching was so
intense that had to scratch my face SO
much it bled.
''The trouble lasted about month and
used -- tablets. but they did not do
any good. I noticed a Cuticura Soap and
Ointment advertisements SO thought l
would try them. The next day l saw the
pimples were going away and I used two
cakes Of Cuticura Soap and three boxes OF
Cuticura Ointment and was healed.
(signed) Eugene vogt. 1922 fremont Ave.
St Louis, Mo, Oct. 8. 1915.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with ao-p. SRdn Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dept. t. Bos-
TOM" Sold throughout the world.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

more than one state" So the Chand-
case Of same year was not
a potent factor in actual planning, as
1t did not remove n fear of divided
authority, and this fear il paralysis,
against which several Keokukians
have striven SO, far in vain, though
we may get little old style pork
some way.
J.P. DICKSON,
Keokuk. Iowa, May %, 1915.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

Sometimes ignorance is fortunate. How will
Secretary Lansing feel, for instance. if he finds
out that the commander who torpedoed the
Sussex had been condemned to wear an irou
cross the rest of his life7
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

Society says ''Socks for women!'' And with
skirts only trifle shorter they will soon be
wearing the Highland costume. Well, the girls
will have their fling.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
MENACE TO AMERICAN SHIPPING.

If proof were needed to show that private
enterprise can be depended upon to build up an
American merchant marine as fast as condi-
tons in the ocean carrying trade warrant in
vestment in shipping, it would be found in the
present activity in the shipyards of this coun-
try Not only are nearly all the yards working
at capacity but many new contracts are being
made. Last month three hundred and sixty
steel merchant vessels, with gross tonnage of
O67, 1856, were under construction in American
plants. Last year 14S vessels we're transferred
from foreign to United States registry, because
under present conditions there are obvious adj
vantages in sailing under the American flag.
Shipping men are making the most of the OPP
portunity created by the war, but with the re-
turn of normal conditions, if the shipping bill
Just passed by the house becomes a law by
further action of the senate, they will be
handicapped. The bill that has been passed
up to the senate contains one serious menace. Tt
would put the government in competition with
private steamship enterprises, and such seems
to be the leaning of the administration, in view
of its stand in favor Of governmental munitions
plants.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

Davenport Times. Most Of the re
publican papers assert that a SAT-
man must be nominated. Certainly
and who is that man? Why, thu
favorite son, of course.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
SHOULD WORK BOTH WAYS.

In letter to Vice Chairman Hurley of the
federal trade commission the esident approves
policy of helpfulness toward the individual
retail merchant represented by thousands OF
associations and boards Of trade. Among the
chief needs which he says the government
should supply through the commission is set
of high standards. These are Mr.. Wilson's
words:
Too much emphasis cannot placed your
suggestion that materials, methods and products
industry should be standardized the basis
specifications drawn in friendly co-opera-
with engineering societies. industrial experts
and trade associations. Further Standardization
n industries will not only reduce the cost OF
production but assure the producer better ma
terals and efficient workmanship. and to
consuming public the manifest benefit result
ing from having for wide and in
creasing variety OF products aud materials Judi
cous standardization also means greater re-
turn given investment
Now, if the application Of standards to small
business would be helpful why does not the
head Of Uncle Sans big business try 1t on the
whole concern9 Why does he appoint as de-
partment managers men who wouldn't know a
standard if they saw one? Why does he re-
tain, for instance, Josephus Daniels as head OF
the navy Department. Why does Mr.. Wilson
permit without protest the conduct Of the gov
ernments business by political standards in
stead Of those of efficiency which he SO highly
praises in relation to trade? What is good for
small business is good for all business. Is not
that so, Mr.. Wilson,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

Waterloo Courier: The Root boom
TIC say the least, is going to be a
force to be reckoned with when the
convention meets.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

Let us take cognizance of the fact that there
are millions of good people in this country go
ing through life without losing any sleep over
what Wall street is saying, thinking or doing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

Ottumwa Courier: In one sense OF
the word, Switzerland is the most mil
itaristic nation in the world because
the able bodied boys of the nation
come under the direction Of the mill.
tary authorities while still of very
tender years. Nevertheless Switze--
land is as democratic as any nation
in the world and the fact that very,
very smll percentage Of the people
emigrate to other lands shows that
the Swiss people are we'll satisfied
with their militarism.
Sioux City Journal: II do not wish
to say anything unkind of Senator
Allen" begins Acknowledgement Goa
son in a statement to the public.
Whereupon, he promptly proceeds to
say it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24

Marshalltown Republican: Okla
home leads off with a disastrous cy-
clone Better stay in Iowa. It Is the
safest state in the union in every re.
spect.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
IOWA Press COMMENT.

Boone News-Republfcan: Strange
az 1t may seem sphinx rims better
than anybody else politically in this
country.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-21
ALLAN DALE
ON THE MAP AT LAST

Al
Mr. j. P Beckwith Vice-President OF the Florida East
Coast Ry Co. has given the order 70 construct
side track at ALLANDALE STATION-The next time
card issued by the F. E. c. Ry., viii show AILANDALE
STATION-The next time the F. L c. Ry., u1ap-folder
corrected the new station OF ALLANDALE vii appear
thereon.
NEW COQUNLA ROCK DEPOT viii be built ar
plans furnished by the E. c. Ry. giving ample
sheds 500 feet length No other station on the F.
E {. Ry. affords ample facilities ALLANDALE-it
being possible stop the longest express without
blocking street crossing
NO OTHER COMMUNITY
along the line of the F. E c. Ry has co-operated
with the Railroad company fullest extent In provd-
ing ample station facilities
This is appreciated by the F E. c. Ry management
and they will assist In advertising
sunny ALLANDALE"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-22
HTS TRAIN; IS
 ARE DEAD

SEATTLS. Jan. %. - Tho Great Northern Company's westbound Seat tle-spokane fowl" was wrecked this morning near Scenic Hot Springs and at least fourteen were killed, although the exact number is not yet known. The train was swept away by noun tain snowslide.
 An early report from Everett said three were killed. but this number was increased by later reports.
 Definite information was difficult to secure all day. The dining car Is known to have caught fire, after 1t had landed at the bottom of gulch.
 A dispatch from St. Paul quotes President Louis Hill, of the Great Northern. as stating: "The number of killed and Injured is not definite Iy known. The chair car contained ten passengers and the sleeping car contained six. Both cars were hurl- cd to the bottom of coulee, and 1t is quite probable all within lost their lives"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-22
STONE MAKES CONFESSION TO
 THE OFFICIALS

OLYMPIA. Wash. Jan. 22.-Frank w. Stone alias the Portland Kid" racing charges brought in connection with the footing of the state industrial insurance fund, and who on January '. with two others implicated. plead ed not guilty. has made a full confess ion to Governor Ernest Lister and State Attorney General NJ. V. Tanner.
 Stone faced two charges. the grand larcency charge contained in the joint Information charging he. J. F. Gillies and Eugene w. Kearns with forgery and a seperate charge of forgery. Stone. 1t Is also alleged, has been i'm plicated in a gigantic smuggling game which has been practiced for months around the sound district. Recent ly a gas boat which was supposedly to have been used for fishing purpos- es but which was the chief factor in the smuggling operations, was seized. Stone several weeks ago was arrest ed in Portland and brought here.
 The confession made to Gov. List CT and Attorney General Tanner has not fully been made public and 1t Is unknown what the real facts are.
 Stone said this afternoon. to ofil- cers, that he himself was "grafted." Much of my share was grabbed by Gillies." he is quoted as saying.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-22
rELEeRAPHfc NEWS IN
 sKELEToNlzEo FORM

wASHINGTO-Preaident Wilson's speaking tour on preparedness" to be started the latter part of next week. includes dates at Plttsburg, Cleveland. Milwaukee. and Chicago.
 HONOLULU-Thc storm has abat- ed and the storm loss is estimated at a large figure.
 WASHINGTON - President and Mrs. Wilson left on the yacht May flower last night for a two days tour down the Potomac. A formal dinner was given to diplomatic representa- tives of the entente allies and eight neutral nations.
 BELLINGHAM-Mayor George A.. Raymond. aged es. is dead after a short Illness.
 WASHINGTON - The commerce committee of the house of representa- tives has reported favorably on bill providing fer two new coast guard cutters for the coast and Alaska wat CTS.
 SEwARD-Supplies have been sent by dog teams to the party attempting to effect the rescue of Captain Kra. mer and crew of the Traveller mar ooned on Fire Island.
 KANSAS CITY-Floods have taken a toll of five lives. much property damage and traffic suspension.
 CHICAGO-Several thousand doll. ars worth of damage is already re- ported from floods in Northern Hi. nois.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-22
NOT
 TORPEDOED
 --CASE ENDS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-The Per sla incident is closed The govern meut received official advices from the Austro-Hungarian foreign office last night. through Ambassador F. R. Penneld at Vienna, that Austria de- clares that no Austrian submarine was connected with the sinking of the liner.
 The Persia was sunk In the Medi- terranean Sea, and many lives lost, including U. S. Consul Robert Me Neeley, who was on his way to Alden.
 The theory now accepted is that the Persia struck a mine; although Austria had intimated in her report to the state department that the vessel could have been sunk by an internal explosion. The ship had heavy car 80 of munitions aboard.