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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Sioux City Journal: The theory
that prohibition Is to be submitted to
the popular vote In Illinois at the in
stance Of the vets, in order to get a
big majority against it, while the get
ting is good, may ar may not be based
on fact. One thing to be remembered
is that the women will take part in
the referendum in Illinois.
Marshalltown Times-Republican
The Waterloo Courier confesses that
they still get their nips in Waterloo
but Is strongly for the prohfbitory
amendment rs reducing greatly the
amount consumed in that city. That
is the experience Of all Iowa towns.
There are those who hunt for 1t until
they find it but the amount of booze
consumed in Iowa today compared to
saloon days is drop to a bucketful.
Cedar Rapids Republican: 1t should
be borne in mind that it was not Christ
who sang peace on earth" and good
will unto all men-there is no record
that Christ sang anything. He always
spoke His words and among the
words which He uttered there are
many which favor the sword when
there is injustice in the world. He
lived In a military world for Rome
was wholly a military government in
those days, but there is no suggestion
of disbanding the soldiers or disarm-
ing them in his sermons.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: The presi-
dent has no power to place an embar-
go on exports, except as it is. conferred
by congress Such a course would
have been a gross violation Of our
neutrality as a nation.
Iowa City Republican: You need
not 90 to Texas to see the polk in the
public building BILL The Iowa items.
almost without exceptions, are not
in line of necessity.
Des Moines Register: The Port
land woman who Is offering SIS for a
husband may not get one, but she has
the satisfaction of letting the coun-
try known what valuation she puts
on the men.
Grundy Democrat: II every state
Legislator were required to give his
reason for supporting a bill that is
proposed to be made law. we wouldn't
have one-tenth as many bills nor not
one twentieth as many new laws, and
the laws that were made would wear
better.
Sioux City Tribune: The presidents
move to block time killing, useless
argument in congress by asking for
power to take precautionary steps for
the safety Of American lives, is skill
full This privilege gives him oppor-
tunity to act quickly and decisively
for the nations welfare without dis
closing the why's and wherefores OF
action to the enemies.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

To the high cost of living is now to be added
the high cost of a congressional investigation
into the causes of the high cost of living
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

We who whole sound In body, II alas ',t.ie
warped In mIndo US must fulfilling task bat
lie also In kind freedom of tho soul OF man from
tyranny Of Its hate and fear; another battle
h NOT 70 be so easily If from the gardening OF
their death bring forth saner sweeter woro
tina this that tubes around then Indeed we are
cowards and they, poor ghosts, VIII
have died In vaIn.-Granvie Barker
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

It is argued in favor of shortening the Ten
Commandments that they will be remembered
longer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
MODERN CHIvALRY.

''Knights of the Great Crusade is tie title
given by Lord Northcliffe to the physicians
who in obedience to their Hippocratic oath have
answered the call of humanity on the battle
fields and labor without glory and without gam
to save other lives at the risk Of their own. 1t
Idetracts nothing from the applause, the ribbons
and the crosses given the men who suffer IN the
trenches that they may slay, to remember the
work and labor of love of the men who suffer
with them that they may save life instead OF
take it.
In this grim business the men who have car
ried on many a battle single-handed against
disease in the cities of Europe and the other
continents go to fight against, not for, death on
shell swept ground, in the dug outs or the hos
pitfalls behind the lines. Surely no king or lord
ever dubs them ''knight" or hangs cross on
their breasts These are they who count not
their lives dear unto themselves but worth while
because they may save the lives OF others.
Whether they come out Of the great tribulation
here or beyond the stars they should not, they
shall not, miss the plaudit, "Well done, good
and faithful servants"
Charles Schwab, the well-known master OF
Bethlehem steel works, has no more patience
with the man who works by the time clock than
has Adam Bede with his fellow-workmen who
chopped their tools at the sound of the whistle
In his new book ''Succeeding With What You
Have" he writes: II have yet to hear of one in
stance where misfortune hit a man because he
worked overtime. Not long ago man was pro-
noted in our works. How did you happen to adj
vance this fellow7' I asked his boss. WELL he
explained, Il noticed that when the day shift
went off duty this man stayed on the job until
he had talked over the days problems with his
successor. That's why!' The man who fails to
give fair service during the hours for which he
is paid is dishonest. The man who is not will
ing to give more than this is foolish
The Iowa Association Opposed to Woman
Suffrage is prosecuting its campaign in this
state with vigor worthy of a better cause. It's
latest output is an appeal to the electorate in
the form of a "fable'' entitled "The Beautiful
Woman and the Coal Heavers,'' by Mabel G.
Willard of Burlington. But the greatest fable
of all is based upon the assumption that the suf-
frage movement is not making great strides in
Iowa
To the high cost of living is now to be added
the high cost of a congressional investigation
into the causes Of the high cost of living.
1t is argued in favor of shortening the Ten
Commandments that they will be remembered
longer.
It is a. case of pay as you enter in the sub
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

and those who are attracted are apt
to be OF the came caliber.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

It is case of pay as you enter in the sub
marine zone
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
/ TURNS ON THE LIGHT

Correspondent Of the United
Presa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

Burlington Hawk-Eye: The presi-
dent has no power to place an embar-
go on exports, except as it is. conferred
by congress. Such course would
have been a gross violation Of our
neutrality as a nation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

Grundy Democrat: II every sta
Legislator were required to give
reason for supporting a bill that
proposed to be made law. we would
have one-tenth as many bills nor n
one twentieth as many new laws, a
the laws that were made would we
better.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

Iowa City Republican: You need
not go to Texas to see the polk in the
public building bill. The Iowa items
almost without exceptions, are not
in line of necessity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

Des Moines Register: The Port
land woman who Is offering SIS for {
husband may not get one, but she hal
the satisfaction of letting the coun
try known what valuation she puts
on the men.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
THE CONVICTION TIN
AND PLUMBING COMPANY

Takes this means of thanking you
for the nice business you have given
us in the past, and wishes you a
very prosperous New Year. We also
want to inform you that we will be in
better shape after January j to serve
you in every capacity.
We are rearranging our stock of
goods and expect to put in several
new lines that will enable us to have
a bigger volume Of your business. We
are employing more mechanics and we
expect to make speciality Of the
country water systems and lighting
plant business. We are in position to
give you a much better job in this
line at much smaller cost than most
concerns, because we have our engines,
tanks and separators in stock, bought
at the right prices. IF you are in
need Of stoves or ranges, you should
see our stock, as it is the most com
plete.
We extend to YOU most cordial
invitation to visit our store ard III
spect our complete stock and display
room. Also to get one of our com
plete catalogues and visit our corn
plete stock Of SC and 10c goods.
After January / we will have the
most complete stock of sc and l0c
goods ever brought to Covington.
Come see US today.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

Bledsoe VS.. Lula Bledsoe. In
the County Court of Upton County,
Tennessee. December, 1917, term.
In this cause, it appearing to the
court from the bill of complainant,
which is sworn to, that the defendant,
Lula Bledsoe, is a nonresident Of
the State Of Tennessee, and is a res
ident of the State Of Arkansas, it is
therefore ordered by the court that
the said defendant, Lula Bledsoe, APP
pear before the County Court of Tip
ton county, Tennessee, on or before
the first Monday in January. 1918, the
same being the 18th day of January,
1918, and same being the first day Of
the January, 1918 term Of said court,
and make defense to compliments
bill for divorce, fled AGAINST her in
the above styled cause in said court,
or the same will be taken for confess
ed, and the cause set for hearing ex
parte as to her.
1t is further ordered bv the court
that copy of this order be pub
lished for four consecutive weeks in
the Covington Leader, a newspaper in
said county.
A true copy. Attest:
c. P. SIMONTON, Clerk.
This December 3, 1917.
j. W. Boyd. Solicitor for Complain
ant. d6-4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

Nelson Mason VS.. Anna Mason. In
the County Court Of Upton County,
Tennessee. December, 1917, term.
In this cause, it appearing to the
court from the bill of complainant,
which is sworn to, that the defendant,
Anna Mason, is a nonresident of the
State of Tennessee, and that her
whereabouts are unknown, it is there
fore ordered by the court that said de-
PENDANT, Anna Mason. appear before
the County Court of Upton County,
Tennessee, on or before the first
Monday in January, 1918, the same
being the 18th day of January, 1918,
and being the first day of the Janu-
airy, 1918, term of said court, and
make defense to compliments bill
for divorce, filed against her in the
above styled cause in said court, or
the same will be taken for confessed,
and the cause set for hearing ex
parte as to her.
1t is further ordered by the court
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
CONGRESSMAN FISHER WILL
DISTRIBUTE GARDEN SEED

Congressman Fisher has lot Of
government garden seeds to distribute
He wants to find out who can use
them next spring. Here's what he
asks the Leader to say for him:
81 am now revising my list of names
and addresses of the persons to whom
garden seed are to be sent under my
mailing frank by the Department of
Agriculture to prevent packages from
being sent to those who are not in
terested, and | would like those who
are interested to communicate with
me, indicating their desire to have
these Seed and in the latter part Of
February or early in March they will
be certain to receive same.
"The packages of seed are put up by
the Department of Agriculture and
| have no choice as to varieties, but
they viii be the kind that the De-
patment thinks best for our section.
Very sincerely yours,
HUBERT F. FISHER
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
GOVERNMENT INCOME TAX
MAN HERE FEBRUARY 11-2C
Naghville, December q, 19l7.

Nashville, December 81, 1917
To Postmaster R. H. Green: The
new War Revenue Act extends the
income tax to include all married per-
sons having a net income Of $4,000
or more and all unmarried persons
having a net income Of $1,000 or
more, for the year 1917. They are
required to report their incomes on
form prescribed for that purpose,
to me, or to one of my officers, on
or before March /, 1918. "Net" in
come is the amount left after sub
tracing expenses (but not family eX-
penses, money used to pay off the
principal Of mortgage, new machin-
cry, buildings or improvements) from
the gross income. If the remainder
is $4,000 or $1,000 then the person
has to make return Of income and
pay tax. If he doesn't report, he
becomes liable to penalties of from
$40 to $1,000 fine, or Imprisonment.
1t is the taxpayers duty under the
law to go to the government, and not
the governments business to go to
him. He is supposed to report his
income for 1917 before March 1, 1918.
To make it easy for taxpayers to
report their incomes and to assist
them in making out their reports, the
government will send a man into your
county or city. He will be at Gov
ington continuously from February
IL to February 20, both dates inclu-
sive. He will have his office in the
courthouse, or other building and
may be found there every day. He
will have an ample supply of income
tax forms, thus making it unneces-
sary for Taxpayers who shall call upon
him to ask my office for them. In
asmuch as his stay at the above point
will be limited to the date specified,
and he viii not be returned to your
county again, II is of the utmost inn
portance that all prospective tax pay
ers take advantage cf his presence
there by calling upon him on one q
the dates suggested, the earlier the
date, tho better Anyone in doubt
about being subject to tax sahouId call
upee him. He win make no charge
for his services, and viii freely give
all assistance in his power.
Respectfully,
Z. B. CRAIG, Collector.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

Mr.. Embry E. Anderson, now a
wholesale grain, hay and seed deal
err in Memphis, with others, has filed
a complaint with the railroad com
mission of Tennessee against the
L. & N. railroad, in regard to
corn rates from West Tennessee sta
tions on the above road to Memphis.
The L. & N. rates run, they state,
from 10 to is cents for hauls Of 40
to $50 miles. The parties mentioned
above made an application for an
eight-cent rate, or the same as from
Missouri and Arkansas and are unable
to see why Tennessee towns on the
L. & N. should pay higher freight
rates to Memphis than Kentucky or
Illinois towns. The West Tennessee
farmers, under the above conditions.
simply lose from three to seven cents
per bushel value Of his corn, which
is nothing but tax put on them by
the L. & N. road. If the statement
made by these people is true. and
we have no reason to doubt it, it is
an unjust discrimination and is a
tax that should be lifted at once.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES


L. w. Williams and Willie Wright;
James H. Headen and Sadie Earwood;
George Stotts and Artesia Bass; Bar
ney Rushing and Lou Anna Rossen;
John Sylvester and Beatrice Brown;
Homer j. Bower and Ka.e Mayo.
Charles Walton and Emma Stitt;
James Hicks and Fannie May Whit
son; Sidney Piggee and Willie May
Sadler; William Houston and Rosa
Mead; Eddie Ben Dickerson and Ar
nett Sydner; Tommie Hughlett and
Hattie Levert; Richard Dyson and
Arnetta Tolliver; Lovelies Taylor and
Josie Small; Jimmie Upton and Liz
zie Elan; 0ppie Booker and Alice
Slit; Josie Savage and Farley B.
Melbane; Andrew Garland and Maude
Miller; Arthur Jackson and Cassie
Jones; A. 7. Sanford and Eddie NJ
jackson; Jim f. Neal and Naomi
Overall; Lawrence Burrel Neal and
Florida Shelton; Shep Williams and
Lille May Burts; Jack Upton and SUI
sic Davis; Leno Butler and Rena
Smith; Sidney Gaines and Lovelia
Cothran; Isaac Parker and Laura
Stevens; Horace Jones and Eva May
Hall; Tom Truman and Mary Agnes
DaeJ
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
NON RESIDENT NOTICE


Rebecca Murphy vs.. Jim Murphy In
the County Court of Upton County,
Tennessee. December, 1917, term.
In this cause it appearing to the
court from the amendment to the
original bill, which bin and amend
men are sworn to that the defendant
Jim Murphy, is d nonresident Of the
State Of Tennessee, and IS believed
to be a resident of the State of I'LL
nois, it is therefore ordered by the
court that said defendant, Jim Muir
ply, appear before the County Court
Of Upton county, Tennessee. on or
before the first Monday in January,
1918, the same being the 9TH day OF
January, 1915, and same being one
of the regular days Of the January
1918, term of said court, and make
defense to complainant IS bill for
divorce, filed against him in the above
styled cause in said court, or the same
will be taken for confessed and the
cause set for hearing ex parto as to
him.
1t is further ordered by the court
that a copy of this notice be published
for four consecutive weeks in the
Covington Leader, newspo rer, pub
lished in said county.
A true copy. Attest:
C. P. SIMONTON, Clerk.
This December 5, 1917.
Owen & Bringle, Solicitors for Com
plainant. d6-4W.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
LOCAL NEWS


Mr.. O. q. Martin left today for
Memphis, where he will have an OPP
Grafton performed for cataract Of the
eye, at one of the hosnitals there.
There will be an ice cream and
box supper at the Upton schoolhouse
January 4, 1918. Everybody invited
to come and bring box.
The Christian Endeavor Society
will have a social on Friday night,
December %, at the home of Col.
William Sanford.
DR. B. v. Dickson and wife were
called to Memphis this morning on
account of the illness of the latter's
father, Mr.. n. G. HARRISON.
Rev. L. Rayner and family will
move to the city January l, from the
Oak Cove neighborhood, and will oc-
cupy The ]. w. Misenheimer home
stead on Elm street, which Mr.. Ray
ner purchased some time ago.
The members Of Rev. M. r. Glib
sons congregation gave him and his
family surprise pounding Friday.
Their pantry was filled with needfuls.
To say that they appreciate being re-
membered in such a substantial way
but very poorly expresses it.
Judge w. A. Owen and Mr.. w. v.
Bringle will deliver addresses to the
colored people at the Canaan Baptist
church, this city. Sunday afternoon
at o'clock The colored folks ask us
to extend a cordial invitation to all
white friends to attend.
The house of Mr.. w. ]. Bond, of
1daville, was destroyed by fire Tues
day night, the fire supposedly orig
mating from spark. A piano and
q few beds were the only things saved
from the flames. We understand
there was an insurance Of $500 on the
place.
An enjoyable dance was given
BY Mr. Palmer Smith, Jr., at his
home on South Main street on the
evening of Tuesday Misses Mildred
Kirkpatrick and Kathleen Palmer,
Messrs. Allen Barbee, Jr., and Vas
sar Moriarty, Of Ripley, were among
the guests.
Rev. J. B. Smith, the we'll known
colored divine, is the only preacher,
so far as we know, who carries a
sign advertising his calling over his
door, The Rev. Jacob informed us
Wednesday that he had performed an
even dozen marriage ceremonies for
the month, up tt that date. Three
Of these were in 9ne day. 1t pays
to advertise.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

This bank is the only National Bank in Upton
County Il is under very strict supervision of the
United States Government. Il is the only bank in
the county having advantages of being member
of the Federal Reserve Bank System, which is the
greatest protection against panics and financial dis
tress the people of the United States have ever had
This not only affords protection deposits
but also abundany able take ofthe
needs of when they wish % borrow money
It is dangerous to keep money in the home,
because it may be stolen, or it may be burned and
the practice of boarding money in the home has
frequently resulted in robbery and murder.
DEPOSIT YOUR FUNDS HERE AND THEY
MAY BE WITHDRAWN WHEN WANTED
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
ThE LEADERS, CHANCE
IN ADVERTISING RATES

On and after January 1, 1918,
the Leaders advertising rates
win be as follows:
Ope-time insertion of display
ADVERTISING, 20 cents per column
inch.
Contract ad, or when it is not
changed weekly, Is cents per
inch for each insertion.
All classified and reading no
tees, s cents per line for each
insertion. Estimate 6 words to
the line, and if headed, allow 3
lines for head and signature.
Minimum display, S1.OO' for
each insertion. Minimum for
locals or reading notices, 25c;
card of thanks, $1.O0
All advertising accounts for
less than $1.OO, strictly cash.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

Surgeons agree that in cases of
Cuts, Burns, Bruises md Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT is most impor-
taDt. When an EFFICIENT antisep-
tic is applied promptly, there is no
danger of infection and the wound
begins to heal at once. For use on
man or beast, BOR0ZONE is the
IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEAL
ING AGENT. Buy it now and be
ready for an emergency. Price 25c,
SOC $1.00, and $3.50. Sold by Alex
ander S Drug Store.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
DEAD LETTER LIST

The following letters remain in the
postoffice at Covington, Tenn, and
if not called for in two weeks will be
sent to the dead letter office:
Ella Dye, Mrs. Sol V. Ford, B. Glib
son, Marshall Holmes, Whit Hall,
dead letter. George Herring, Min
ME Jackson, Mittie Mason, ]. G. Mad
durs, Grace Ross, Jere Rode, Jas.
Rose, Aridell Summers, Missile Sum
mers T. Tinsley. Charlie TAYLOR, Ri.
4, R. Upton, Dele Washline
When callin~ for the above letters
please mention dead letters.
R. H. GREEN, Postmaster.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27

that a copy of this notice be pub
lished for four consecutive weeks in
the Covington Leader, a newspaper
published in said county.
c. P. s1MONToN. Clerk.
This December 8, 1917.
Owen & Bringle, Solicitors for Com
plainant. d6-4w.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
TO MAKE A SOLDIER HAPPY

Send him a Parker Lucky Curve
Fountain Pen from $3.50 to So, guar
anteed, and accident policy free at
Alexander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-27
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
CONVICTION, TENNESSEE

Offers the public all the of date well appointed bank
IN TIMES OF WAR OR PEACE THIS IS "A SAFE
BANK IN WHICH TO DEPOSIT YOUR MONEY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-20
0UT-THE-PIkE
Mt. de Chantn Flag Raising.

I'a,ririIsrr was manifested at ~" OK
rrci~.s attending The ch!Si"E 81 = NAG ~
In NJ. d. CnIEt2! school I",t roy, a.
,rnoun. Tn" ceremonies started WIN ,''
oin.!ng ~ 4 pai:!n'iS S"nS hi ul'
-.hnul followed ~ i prayer up t;"F. L.
f. /! Siridcr "f ~ n1rliMr- Ju"E' i'''!
lInn.ck"r Of tn" Wheeling WnHlrlpa'
r,u,rr pr"4culcG IN" EH: 20 III" S'h""!,'
,rt ih.. vr'r.h 'uf a.,."i,jancc un hrhaT
Of ih.. school was mad" ~ t"intN'iN''
,rjur ant!..nt Juha II. LaZedr. Two poems.
The American I'lur" and ".NncricA:
were Repeated 10y Pupils.
ihnut nfts, Civil var veterans par
,i,.!rt,,"G - III" ceremonies icatur"
was tic sui>;ing of IN" Stars ana
stripes by col. Richard Robertson. II
I'nion veteran. and pr. w. y; trncr4t:
Sr. 4 CONF, ""nt". 'tndr"w Y. flS'h'r
rrcSidc,I and 4; ia" ""U"luSirn 81 ne
Program served refreshments /" the
Veterans nri others taking par.
Fulton Council In Special Meeting.
Fil,rn ,runrTl Will meet This "E'FlS!nc
il srrcial session Sey"raI imp"rtam,
srh;"cis will be taken w. '''nun"iI VIII
Tux up In" question "f buying n"w IRE
nlairriui. .
-Four sp@"drrs will 60: a hearing this
evening before Mayor S,"rk"r OF fn!'"h'
Short of Labor.
Labor this spring is 80 scarce IN me
ont; hc irikc district that county road
fnr Ii,. past few weeks. Advertising
has hclpCI IL" c"utrac;nrS, bat Sii!I
wOrIlru. n arc scarce. I.nporrrS are F"-
r~,vmr. froru So 10 81 day. Sirln&rr
x Springer and Frdic"rd. o"ntract"rs'
lay" hrd their work held III on nc
ro'iut g.; The Ian"r shortage.
Yharc IL nrf only labor sh"rtaE" N
Tho .,,,.ui district. bat other work -
su'E'r.u& r~u'u not having 'n"HEh men
To- i" ih,ir work. 80,
i,f', a I'll