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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
Making IS Cents Equal Dollar.

"a dollars worth Of fancy iona
than apples for SIS cents!"
Sounds as though a crazy grocer
man had escaped, doesn't it? But
that's just the saving the apple con.
sumner could make if he would quit
buying his fruit piecemeal and buy
by the box, figures one horticulturist
at Iowa State college.
The man who buys Jonathan apples
two for sc or 30c a dozen is pay
ing at the rate of $3.50 a box. This
same grade of apples sells for $2.25
to $40 per box retail. difference
of SIPS 10 s1.35 box, or saving
OF from SO 1-3 to 3S per cent. II
bought by the box In other words
Csc buys as much as a dollar spent
piecemeal A family spending SGT
during the winter for apples would
therefore get but 511 boxes If bought
by the dozen compared to 8 boxes
bought by the box. And more than
so per cent. OF the apples in Ames
are sold by the Dozen says an
Ames horticulturist, who is working
on a survey along that line.
If. instead of blaming the retailer
for the high cost of living. customers
would analyze their buying habits
and purchase in bulk, it would go g
long way toward solving that prob
lem. OF course, each home should
then have storage place for such
commodities
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
CAN IT BIT PASSED?

The most important of the presidents rec
concentrations and the one which Will arouse
the bitterest hostility is the law he proposes 70
prevent or lessen the probabilities OF rallroad
strikes. His idea is legislation along the lines
of the Canadian law making strikes illegal ull-
less stated steps have been taken to settle the
matter in dispute by compromise or arbitration.
This law works excelently in the Dominion,
and there is little reason to doubt that
it would work well here. But there IS
considerable reason to doubt that the
present congress will pass it over the protests
of the railway brotherhoods and the American
Federation of Labor. The heads OF these Or
CARNATIONS can now formulate whatever de-
mands they please and enforce them by threat
Of strike to be called whenever they see lit.
This gives them great power, for railway man
ayers would often be inclined to yield to unjust
demands rather than economic disaster and
business paralysis should be brought upon the
country. Under the law proposed a. general
strike would still be possible but not until after
such steps had been taken that the country
thoroughly understood the points at issue The
theory is and it works out that way in Canada,
that when public opinion is fully informed up
on a matter it's Influence will be thrown so
strongly for what is just and right that the
side in the wrong will yield.
A man, business or body of men with
righteous cause need not fear to lay all the facts
before the American people. Their deliberate
decision in such matter probably will be right
ant.. the cause they favor will prevail. Only a
cause that is inherently weak need fear arbitra-
ton openly conducted in full view of the gen
eral public.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
MORE LIGHT AT WASHINGTON.

An encouraging sign of the tunes IS the at
titude of the federal trade commission and
President Wilson toward combinations formed
for the promotion of the foreign trade Of the
United States. In a report to congress the
commission recommends the Qualification Of the
antitrust laws to permit cooperation in the
development of export commerce. Study OF
methods approved abroad shows that American
exporters work under serious disadvantages.
AS the commission points out. they fear the
operation of the antitrust laws, while their
foreign competitors not only permitted to
form combinations but are encouraged to de-
velp their commerce in world markets through
effective cooperation. The commission says
it believes that American exporters should be
enabled to compete in foreign markts on more
nearly equal terms with foreign competitors
and President Wilson holds the same view, as
declared in his recent address to congress
The plan is not new. Businessmen urged its
adoption before the federal trade commission
was created. But there is light at Wash
ington, and the fact is encouraging. Perhaps il
is not too much to hope that it will reach the de
partment of justice.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
STOPPING THE HIGH PRICES.

"Why doesn't the president interfere and
stop the high prices7'' Keokuk woman. re-
marked the other day. It sounds like an ignor-
ant remark Yet good many people who
know little Of laws and constitutions and the
checks and balances of our government system
are saying the same thing.
The trouble lies deeper than the reach of
any officer of the government itself. 1t is IN
the customs and habits of the people them,
selves For generations farmers have been
ridicuied and laughed at. Young men have
been encouraged to break away from their
fathers acres. It was thought they were tax
ing progressive step when they left for the
icities to seek their fortunes. Now we find our
lands only half titled and a food shortage
Amid the host of suggestions made to oyer
come high prices, the majority are not practical
There are two, however, fundamental to the
present situation, that should be thoughtfully
considered by the American people
People should acquire the habit of carrying
their food home from the grocery store and
meat shop, thus saving the great cost Of deliv-
cry to the door.
All consumers should pay cash, thus saving
the cost Of bad bills.
More can be done by action along these lines
than could be accomplished by any president
or congress.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
Why Flour IL .Hiah.

Greater Iowa: The rapidly advanc-
ing price OF flour and other wheat
products is ample for worry ON the
party OF the householder who has a
husky group of youngsters dependent
on him for support and the necessary
filling of hungry stomachs. Wheat
bread, ordinarily one of the most com
mon and economical articles OF. food
is rapidly climbing to a place with
the Injuries and threatens to get be.
yond the reach Of that portion OF
humanity not burdened with incomes
OF taxable proportions. And the end
it is feared, is by no means yet.
There is more or less talk about
Combines" Corners board OF
trade manipulation" etc, to account
for the soaring prices of wheat and
flour But the actual, the undeniabie
fact is light wheat crop in this west
ern hemisphere. The most accurate
estimates obtainable at the presen,
time place the wheat yield in the
United States for 1915 at about three
fifths of the 1915 crop, while Canada
likewise announces a marked reduc
ton in amount from her usual bumper
output Russia, always one of the
great countries OF the world, can be
depended on to store her own crops
for future needs, while the other ma
lions of Europe, France, Germany
Austria, ct al, ordinarily heavy grow.
ers of wheat, are at present more con.
cerned in raising he'll than wheat. A
limited supply Of any product coupled
with an insistent demand work inev-
itably and unerringly to the depletion
of the consumers peck etbock. Which
is exactly the situation today in the
wheat and flour market.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
PENSIONS FOR sUPERANNUATED.

A despatch from Washington says that a
movement is being launched there to secure
pensions for superannuated government en-
ployes The greybeard Of the department has
always been one of Washington's most perplex-
ing problems. In spite of all the red tape which
interferes with efficiency, the government clerk
is apt to be hard working man. He has at
least done his best by Uncle Sam. 1t is diff
cult proposition to decide what to do with him
when he passes the age of greatest efficiency.
The proposition in the movement referred to
is to establish government pension system for
aged employees. It may be possible to work
this out. But the taxpayers already regard
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

the cost Of government work as too high. =
the departments could be systematlzed py the
same kind of business ability that organizes $
big factory. they ought to be able TO pay lna
present wages and provide pensions anu no'
greatly increase the cost
The individual worker needs to think care
fully over this question OF superannuatl :.
Most men grow into elderly life without reaii1
ing that their earning power is gradually slip
ming from them. They spend money freely
and then are out Of sorts with the social system
because some one does not supply the neeos
which they themselves have failed to antlcl-
pate. iiAA1ikts
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
"Lotta."

Lolita"
Kansas City Times: Miss Lolita
Crabtree in motor car accident in
New Haven" said the news despatch.
"Lotta!" The name means nothing
TO the younger generation OF
theatregoers. for she retired from the
stage twenty-five years ago. But to
their fathers and mothers that name.
Lolita" bridges the gulf between
these days of 10-cent picture shows
and cheap vaudeville. and the good
old days of real fesh-and-blOod &C
tors, the palnny days Of the theater.
and Lolita was one of the favorite
stars OF that time. She was the chic,
dashing. captivating heroine Of 'ur
boyhood, child Of genius and sun
shine" as the posters said, also "a
dramatic cocktail" We liked her, and
gave her so much that she retired
in 1871 with $2.000,000/ or $3,000,000.
The reports say she was badly hurt
and she Is 10 years old. But here's
hoping she comes out Of the ordeal
sound and well, good for another sew
well, say twenty years, just for the
sake OF Aud Lang Syne.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
ToDAY,s BIT OF VERSE
al REMEMBER, l REMEMBER.


I remember, l remember
The house where l was born,
The little window where the sun
Came creeping in ct morn;
He never came q wink too soon
Nor brought too long day;
But now, often wish the night
Had borne my breath away.
/ remember, remember
The roses red and white,
The violets, the lily-cups-
Those flowers made Of light!
The lilacs where the robins built,
And where my brother set
The laburnum on his birthday
The tree is living yet!
| remember, I remember,
Where I was used to swing, '
And thought the air must rush as fresh
To swallows the wing!
My spirit flew in feathers then
That Is so heavy now,
The summer pools could hardly cool
The fever on my brow.
remember, remember,
The fir trees dark and high;
used to think their slender tops
Were close against the sky;
1t was a childish ignorance,
But now It's little joy
To know I'm farther off from Heaven
Than when I was boy.
Thomas Hood
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
Marshalltown
ADJUSTMENTS.
Henry q walthaJI ITonioht.

Ibsen's absorbing play Pillars OF
Society has been made into a photo
drama and appears at the GrandN to-
might with Henry B. Walthall of THE
Birth of Nation fame in the leading
role. On the same program is rapid
action keystone "The Danger Girl
featuring Gloria Swanson and Bobby
Vernon.
For Tomorrow Saturday q pro-
gram for kidlets and grown-ups alike,
includes comic cartood and Ann Pen
nington in play of the circus called
The Rainbow Princess" Miss Pen
|nington is famous for her work in the
Ziegfield Follies and for her former
Paramount picture, Susie Snowflake"
Her attractiveness gives promise OF
her becoming another Marguerite
Clark.
pillars of Society" at the Grand to-
night is true society play and deals
with its hypocrisy. 1t is Ibsen's best
work and tells story. with pictur-
esQue and graphic detail. of man who
poses as an example Of virtue and
and a renegade. By clever conspira-
cies, he manages ito elude detection
and casts suspicion on his young bro
Their who really is a paragon Of virtue,
The story abounds with situations
which only the master mind Of gem
ius like ibsen can create
Mary Pickford in her first drama in
her own company, The Mary Pickford
Film corporation, comes to the Grand
Monday and Tuesday. The picture is
called LESS Than the Dust" and is
beautifully produced while containing
much of the delightful Mary Pickford
comedy,-Advertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
NJ 49, 10 cutie like the Bible in fidelity with

No book quite like the Bible In the r'oeI.y -
which II reflects the the life Of emitting no
item evadina no issue the whole gamut o. OK
perience from tho doubt to the ofties r1'n,
setting freezing pessmsm alongside glowing
paints the peaks and the valleys No CLEAN OF sun'.s
no gray waste monotony bitter, OLD ana ha9Sa'1
reality is the picture. All 10 set down WIZ.
unconscious aressness whose veraeity Is only
bv tie lawful clarity Of vision II Is honest BOOK sec
no all that the pessmst all that the skeptie
yet TRANSPORTING all with its grand ideal'sm-Or JOSEPH
Fort Newton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

Apparently it ism necessary to worry about
the possibility of having to pay twenty or thir-
tv dollars for pair of shoes A comparison of
the present wholesale prices Of dozen shoe
manufacturers, who make approximately one
third of all the shoes made in the United States,
shows that the average cost to the retailer now
lis So A q pair.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
Vaudeville at orpheum.

Today. Jack Kinderbrew and his
vaudeville troupe will open an en-
gagement for the balance of the
week, playing tonight, Saturday and
Sunday nights. with special Satu--
day matinee at popular prices. The
night prices will be as usual, zoe
for the main floor and 10c for the
balcony, and on Saturday afternoon
there will be special matinee for
the kids at which the prices will be
sc for children and 1Oc for grown
ups.
On Monday the Amber Stock COM
+ pany will open an engagement in the
city with a complete repertoir of
comedies and dramas. Owing to the
length of these shows there will be
but one performance daily at 8 p. m.
Doors will be open, at p. m. during
this engagement as the show is Of
such length that. there win not be
time to put on more than one per
/ Torrance in sn evening
ment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

1t is grave question whether the proposed
two and one-haf cent coin would reduce the
cost Of living or cut in half the amount of the
collection plate receipts. ->
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

Those who delay longer to mail their
Christmas packages run the risk of having
their presents delivered after Christmas, is
passed 49,,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

WeIwould Go we'll to get our kindnesses
done while they will DO good, giving cheer
and encouragement, and not keeping them
back till there is no need for them.--Dr. J. R.
Miller ~.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

st. Louis G1obeDemocrat: There
is unanimity In the department re
ports In the demand for more money
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

It's too late to do your Christmas shopping
early, but it is not too late to do it as Carly as
you can.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15
IOWA PaEss COMMENT.

Charles City Press: The newspaper
men who are so intent on eiecting
Harding U. s. senator had better first
give him chance to serve at least
two terms as governor. BY that time
perhaps Cummins will have something
to say about 1t.
Marshalltown Iimes-Republican
when the house appropriated = nil
lion for tlsh hatcleries the other day
it left Iowa out entirely. Will the
senators kindly move to amend by
sending out a fish hatchery or SO in
stead OF those garden seeds. Nobody
In Iowa ever thinks OF planting these
seeds and every body wants to go
fishing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-15

Only ten days more and but seven of them
shopping days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

CI4ARI.Ks s. FERRETr, teacher of piano and harmony, studio. room 46. As Cannon St Circular on re- ouest. II ds" .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Trucking, S4osAland VVoOd

REMOVED, teamworh. horses sale and hire, cool and wood.
 Portable power for saving wood 0P other purposes John D. Dixon, 1S6 kSerRreen St. Tel 4aB& E6 te
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Foot specialiss

FOOT SPECIALIST My scientific painless method cures corns, bun ions. callouses without cutting. No blood poisoning. pr. Mansfi cid, nor Main oyer Dillonss.
 P Is ds"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Automobiles

WE no AUTOMOBILE PAINTING Trimming. Tops. and Slip Covers Bf-st class work at reasonable prlces- Auto Bodies our Specially 1Gerto po1itan Auto 6 Carriage Co Aso Grand st. D eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Help Wanted

WANTED-Hfen to yearn tne auto mobile business: special rates given to secure cf1auffeurs to fill these positions offered. We guarantee to qualify yol1 to make good. s65 gtr4ffrod avenue Phone 4O4e.
 . d9s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
FIR E1E
situation Advertisements etLIL Ee Inserted Free.

AdVcrtl~cIlenL. 10 be wrItacL 1uE and left at OF mailed to Farmos Office day before insertion.
 Send in your adv for situasiOa wanted and we will insert free og charge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
storAso Warehouses

Furniture. separate rooms, 3acking. Local and long dis tancs auIU trucking. Phone 2s5-2. The GIasnsr Furniture Co, z1S9 Main St 13 tf'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Insurance
Merchants Exchange

RIBBTzTt STAMPS made by as are reliable. we carry a complete line of stamps supplies. ink pads flaters rubber type, etc. The sch1erdfle Stamp Co. A Cannon gt,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

YOUNG MAN for locomotive flremen. Experience unnecessary. Give age. Inquire Box 53, Station B. Chicago.
 A IT d"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

WANTED-winders and warpers,- steady work and good pay. Apply Ihe Salts Textile Mfg. Go.
 AIS d%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

WALL PAPER Be and Toe tho roll OatmealA. sernish ttlea. 1O01 Broad S. Q go SE3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

Farmer Wants Gent s Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETES LINE in Bridgeport. Wholesale and retail painters supplies James '. ConIi0, 70 and 7S l1ln St. Bridge pert. Conn IS all"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

IF 4OU WANT Fire Insu1anca IT you want your house rentod. Pro- your business. Let us try. Chas. a. Cole. Inc. Ss1 State St U1ws
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

WANTED-Pcation es housekeepsF to elderly man ar old couple En country. highly respectable. (coun- try preferred.) Address c. E. B.
 Care of Farmer. 17 do
 This is to give notiee that on ana after this date shall pay no bills contracted by any person other than myself. GEORGE F. PETEFS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

AND WEDDING RINGS; Wedding anu commence ment gifts. Parker. Jeweler. AR- eade. 99 aE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Sign Painting

WE MAKE SIGNS all kinds, also graining and lettering estimates given. H. & K Sign Co.,, J. c. Knablin, Prop.,s so John St, Phone Iso4-5. 19 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Help Wanted.

WANTED--A young girl to assist at house work, go in country. Apply G54 State St., second floor. AIS b"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Chlk,opraclAss
Do0 Kennels

aIcN ERAIs DEIlMAR registered Bon tor terrier stud. dark briudie. white markings. screw tail, 3 pounds by Major Delmar. Fee e1c Hairs Roardfng KennelA Lfndley st
 EsridEeport. Conn 19 ali'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Engraved Calling Cards

ENGRAVED EASTER CARDS. En- graved wedding invitations. South worths. 10 Arcarda L1e "tr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Natnropath

Els. '. s1sE.FsTfHtN GFsTsir1a mas open &d k permanent ef1cs in the Amer
 Scan Bank 6 Trust co. Building
 m64 EnGt Main streeG Conmnlta- ticns free, Onaco houra 9-12 a J srrs. and zzte, E. D snnz E.s sssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
Furnished Rooms

FINELY FURNISHED, COMFORT ABLE ROOM for rent with private family. Steam heat, bath and mod ern accommodations. Ring bell 1st floor, 2105 North Main St.
 As *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

MACHINIsrs WANTED-work ex- perienced on light machinery and metal stamping work. Small fac tory hour day. Give age and wages expected. Apply P. o. Box s24 A 15 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
CLAIRVOYANTS

MRS. LEVY, readings 25c and soc. Telephone 5552. 1153 Madison avenue. formerly of 674 Madison avenue. & D 15 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

WaSTFTD-A stock salesman for New Haven where the directo-5 have decided to sell s25.eoO of pre- ferred stock and whose abiIity as such can get him steady position with brsuht future. Call pr address Room seA Cutler RldE.. f1e Church St.. Nav Haven. Conn
 e1s .t3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
TODAY'S WANTS

HEAR: 'sFranclsco Ferrer and Liber- tartan Education by Leonard Alp bolt, Wednesday evening. Open Forum 1925 Main St, 1ac. money back with 5000 interest if not pleased. AIS b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19

WAR in prices of lots at Hampstead, L. l., Sidewalks water, gas, curbing. shade treees. Free railroad Hare. Small payment down, small monthly payment. Answer W. S., Care of Farmer. AIS b+p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-19
LnyenAKs

wANTET3-Tnvento to send for one of my booklets on U.Ss and Foreign nafent Mercer L. SR1ondeI. Patent Solicitor. Conn National Rank building- B 27 stf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-16
SAY RAILROADS MUST
ADVERTISE BIDS

Chicago, May l6. THE Interstate
Commerce Commission today began a
hearing on the proposed rules under
that section of the Clayton law
which provides that railroads shall
advertise for bids for all supplies
purchased in excess of $4,000 an
nually. A tentative draft of the rules
to govern the bidding and report to
be made to the commission in con-
nection Herewith will be submitted
as a basis for discussion and charges
proposed by the railroads will be
considered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-16
SAYS WEST WANTS ROOSEVELT

New York, May 16 6.-Friends of
Col. Roosevelt. who have been urg-
ing him to complete the swing
around the circle, state that he has
been overwhelmed with requests to
speak in the West since he made his
famous speech in Chicago before the
Illinois Bar Association at the end
of April last.
People in the Southwest. where
the effects of the trouble with Mex
leo has been most keenly felt. are
said to be anxious for the former
President to speak in that section .
They want to hear for themselves
what he has to say regarding the
situation and what he thinks ought
to be done to remedy it.
One of the reasons why Mr. &,
Roosevelt has not been anxious to
go West again before now, it is sad,
was because he wanted to be near
Pennsylvania during the days pre-
ceding the primary elections which
are being held today The fight in
the Keystone State is a bitter one
and he is interested in the outcome.
Some of the leading Progrssivas in
Pennsylvania say that they will stick
to Roosevelt or vote for no one az
all