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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
No Reporters Wanted.

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WASHINGTON, May 23.-American
and press associations
probably will have to depend on the
courtesies of the French and English
governments for representation with
Pershing at the front. Pershing, 1t
became known today, very strongly
opposed any American newspaper men
going with him or with his forces.
Secretary Baker is opposed to Ameri-
can newspaper men going with Perish
ing but he is not decided whether they
ought to be permitted to be quartered
at the front with Pershing's troops.
The question is being threshed out
today. II the present plan holds, the
American forces will go to the front
and after Pershing has been on the
ground for several weeks, he will then
decide whether American newspaper
men should be permitted to Join him
from this side. Before definite ar
rangements are made. however, Per
shing IL he so desires, can seek advice
from French and British military
heads. A high military authority said
today, however, that "of course Per-
shing could forget to ask such advice
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
OFFICIAL COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS

There being no further business.
Council took a recess until May II,
1917, 9 a. m.
ED. S. LOTION,
Attest. Mayor
O. w. SANDBERG, City Clerk.
May IL, 1917, a. m.
Council convened after recess with
all members present, Mayor Lotion
presiding.
Resolution No. 374.
Be it resolved, By the City Council
of the City of Keokuk:
Whereas, The City Of Keokuk, Iowa,
did on the 2Sth day of March, 1917,
make and enter into a contract with
the Keokltk Quarry & Construction
company for the improvement OF
Franklin street in said city from the
east line Of Fourth street to the
west line of Thirteenth street, and
Whereas, said property owners
along said street have filed suit in
the district court of Lee county,
Iowa, at Keokuk, asking that the
making of said improvement be en-
Joined and that the proceedings lea.l-
ing I'D thereto and the contract there
for be declared illegal, and void, and
Whereas, the said contract provid-
ed that the said contractor should
commence the work Of making said
Improvement on or before the first
day of September, 1917 Now there
fore,
Be it resolved, That the said con-
tractor, the Keokuk Quarry & Con
lstruction company, be, and 1t Is here
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
HEARING CASE IN
SUPERIOR COURT
Sylvia A. Boone Seeks Possession o.
Property Alleged to Have Been
Sold Without Her
Consent.

Testimony in the case of Sylvia A.
Boone and D. A. Fessler VS.. James
Mccarthy, which went to trial before
Judge Mcnamara in the superior
courl yesterday afternoon, is expect
ed to be finished this afternoon.
The suit concerns the ownership OF
a 400 acre farm near Croton. valued
at about $4,000. The plaintiffs
allege that it was sold to Mccarthy
,by w. A. Boone, husband of Sylvia
Boone, without her consent. 1t is
alleged that the title Of the property
was in the wife's name and she seeks
possession Of the farm. According to
the suit filed in the case, $4,000 was
the purchase price. Mccarthy was
to execute a mortgage for $4,000.
pay 500 cash and give second
mortgage for $4,000 to w. A. Boone.
The contract for the sale of the prop
erty was disaffirmed by Mrs. Boone.
Mccarthy has been In possession
since the transaction.
Frank M. Ballinger OF this city and
Judge Bailey of Bailey & Murphy OF
Iowa City are representing the plain
tiffs and A. Hollingsworth of Hol-
lingsworth and Blood and Hugh Sloan
of Sloan & Sloan Of Keosauqua, the
defendants.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Those Who Have Been Trained in
Scout Work Make Ideal Assist
ants for Work Of
Mercy.
KNOW FIRST AID USAGE
Scouts Have Been Trained TO Give
First Treatment Wherever
the Emergency
Arises.

Dr.. Ernest P. Bicknell, director
general of the American Red Cross,
and a member Of the executive board
of the Boy Scouts of America, has
been in conference with other Off
Gals at the boy scout headquarters
this week, working out definitely the
plans proposed for the cooperation OF
the 25S,O00 scouts and scout officials
with the Red Cross in it's war work.
DR.. Bicknell is enthusiastic about
the prospect Of efficient aid by the
Boy Scouts Of America in various
branches of Red Cross work. In the
first place every boy scout receives In
his regular scout training instruction
and practice In first aid and lifesaving
and many scouts have gained such
high efficiency in first aid that they
have obtained the merit badge which
the scout movement offers.
The second factor making for eff
cient cooperation with a great relief
organization like the Red Cross, is
that the boy scouts, wherever located,
in big cities or in hamlets, are organ
lied in definite groups and are under
responsible adult leadership, This
leadership can be quickly reached
with information and instructions
is that more than a quarter of a mil
lion men and boys with special train
ing become direct partners Of the ma
tional Red Cross in the work it has to
do to meet it's tremendous and stead
lily increasing responsibilities in war
time.
Naturally. of course, the service or
local groups of this kind can be given
more effectively in cooperation with
the local chapters Of the American
Red Cross, and local scout leaders
everywhere will acquaint themselves
Immediately with the local Red Cross
needs.
In working out the plan, It has been
discovered that members Of the Boy
Scouts Of America might be utilized
in assisting surgical dressing COM
mittees, motor committees, by acting
as orderlies in motor ambulances or
supply trucks, distributing notices to
inhabitants, and other duties in connec-
ton with billeting and carrying com.
munications on bicycles, motorcycles,
horseback or On foot; assisting COM
mittees on foods, by collecting infor-
nation as to supplies, preparing quar-
tiers for this service, assisting in col
lectfng, preparing and serving food
and refreshments to sick and wound
ed soldiers; assisting first aid COM
mittees in the preparation Of quarters,
as aides in first aid work, and as as
sistants at dispensaries; acting with
information committees, as guides, or
derlies, clerks. collectors of informa-
ton, as to public or private hospitals
available buildings available in case
of emergency, location Of public tele-
phones. listing Of automobiles, trucks,
etc.
It will be for the local chapters of
the American Red Cross to make
known the ways in which the services
of these alert boys can be used to
best advantage in our country's case
now.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Will Take BID Steamers.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
NEW YORK, May 23.-The govern
ment will shortly requisition some of
the biggest steamers of the Ward
line now in service between New
York and Havana. according to re-
ports here today The Ward line
offices in Havana announced today
that the steamers Havana and Sara
toga would be withdrawn from SER
vice. New York offices of the line
declared the withdrawal was not
caused by the stevedores strike in
Havana which has caused much con-
gestion on the water front there, but
refused further comment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
IN DEFENSE
OF PRESIDENT
Senator Lewis Makes Address Civ
ing Possible Meaning OF
Words Mr.. Wilson
Used.

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WASHINGTON, May 23.-In re-
markable speech today. Senator
Lewis, Illinois. replied to critics Q. Oh
President Wilson's speech TO the al
rectors Of the American Red Cross IN
which the president said this coun-
try had no special grievance upon
entering the war.
aThere has been great misappre
hension as to what the president
meant" Lewis said. II believe ! may
say he meant this country had no
one particular grievance, but did
have broad grounds-world democ'
racy and the rights Of mankind.
Lewis said If the present "misap-
,orehension were allowed to continue,
the government would have difficulty
floating it's bonds and pursuing It's
military program"
Lewis declared the president suf-
fered unfortunate experiences wnen
he spoke extemporaneously and re-
ferred to the Philadelphia address, In
which the president declared the
United States might be too proud to
fight" w.,
Declaring that many people in I'LL
nois had received circulars from a
certain agency setting Iortn Tue pres
dents idea that mo grievance Is
held by this country in the war,
Lewis said: ~
1.-THE Interrogation will blaze up
before the eyes OF the people; why
sacrifice the children? Why give the
money? why bankrupt the future
Why have this food control and ap-
parent dictatorship upon the events
and conduct Of mankind In America
What the president meant, Lewis
declared. was that America had NO
especial grievance" The president
meant Americas grievance was not
special from that which was had oy
other countries-that is the grievance
OF France, Britain and the grievance
of democracy. Americas grievance
is not special from the grievance OF
mankind
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
New York Stocks.
Stock Market Trading.

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NEW YORK, May 23.-Following
the tremendous upward rush OF trad.
ing on which United States Steel
sold to 129&, its record price. a re-
action set in on the stock exchange
during the final hour this afternoon
and prices declined throughout the
entire list from one to two points.
u. S. Steel sold down to 127as, OFT
2a on the reaction. Lackawanna
gave way Us; Republic IA; Locomo-
tive l5s; Mexican Petroleum 11s;
Westinghouse IN, and Marine. pre-
ferred 2 points.
Rails were slightly lower and In
active.
Sales for the day totaled over l.
100000 shares.
The close was steady, U. S. Steel
closing at 127&.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Interpretation of Phrase.

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ASHINGTON,, May 29.-Soon
+ formation Of the new coalition
net in Petrograd. it was an
hced in United Press dispatches
the new ministry would en-
Gor to seek from the allies their
rpretation Of the phrase mo an
Rtions and no indemnities" and
! President Wilson's aid would
Invoked in this and in obtaining
publicity of the treaty relations
ling the allies together.
|he phrase mo annexations and
|indemnities' is the product Of
man propaganda, 1t being the In
feet Interpretation Of the Russian
IDS really meaning mo forced an
etions and no contributions" The
frnment's statement will probably
Americas Interpretation of this
ese and may be expected to add
ferful weight against the German
Paganda influence.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Want. Censorship Law.

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WASHINGTON, May 23.-In final
effort to get congressional sanction OF
a censorship law. President Wilson to-
day called into conference the senate
conferees on the Gregory espionage
bill
The president told the conferees-
Senators Overman, Fletcher and Nei-
son-he deemed it absolutely vital the
be authorized to curb the
Few isolated newspapers who might
nublish news detrimental to the pub
lie safety. The president was told the
senate is unalterably opposed to CEN
sorship and that the conferees will not
favor a compromise unless authorized
by the senate. After short session
today the conferees, apparently dead
locked, postponed further meetings
until Friday
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
italian Commission Arrives.

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WASHINGTON May 23.-The Ital-
ian red, green and white, took its
place beside the union Jack and the
French tri color when the Italian war
commission, headed by Prince Ferd-
inando Di Savoja of Udine, reached
Washington today.
Italy's repres entatives were greet
ed by a larger crowd than thronged
the streets for either the French or
the British arrivals. Secretary Of
State Lansing and Counsellor Polk
met the Italians and accompanied
them to the home of Joseph Letter,
where they will reside in Washing
ton
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Bomb Plot Trial.

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AN FRANCISCO. Calf, May %.
whether the bomb which killed
persons and injured forty during
preparedness parade here last
was contained in a suit case
en- was deposited on the sidewalk
be one of the main issues during
trial Of Mrs. Rena Mooney on
{rge of completely in the crime.
Fhls became apparent today dur
the examination of venirernen.
We're questioned closely as to
ether they have formed an opinion
|arding this phase of the case. In
|Vious bomb case trials, the de-
Ee contended that the bomb was
Fied through the air and was not
standing on the street corner.
Jour Jurors were still in the box
en the trial was resumed today.
IN tentatively accepted yesterday
te challenged later. Both sides
\ nope twelve men will be sworn
Monday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
H[6eieH&]
Call Black 5!5
tor society Editor.
uino-salzer Wedding.

;nn-Salzer Wedoin9. :,
s ns DON at one o'clock at the
af'e ~ Mr. and MIS-. John r.
Ice &c u North twelfth street. oc.
't tSe marriage Of their only
lhe Miss Hannah Hammond
Ter ur Lester Leroy Salzer OF
T. MI ohio. The ceremony
.oMn, by the Rev. F. G. Ed,
ITO Trinity Methodist Episcopai
Oh vas 1sas attended only by the
anu re1atiyes. The bride who
la ndsome young woman. looked
a a.. nretty in her gown of pale
Wy crepe. She carried q
e nn,,ouet of pink roses and III
tn ,5e is the only daughter OF
pi MS King, and has been
II a, 4 in the younger social set.
@ heen active in club WORK
.ne Young women, and VIII %
INV hv large circle of acquaint-
~ friends. She has been the
s a,,est at a number Of functions
81 s engagement was announced.
e 10 Is a former Keokuk man.
TUT Jul and favorably known here.
.,ed with the Mississippi River
rom Company interests before going
-, Mrs salzer left on the al
q an train for the east, and Will De
20 after June 10 at Youngstown
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
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REVERE, MO.
; q . 3 . . . . . o -

Seymour Stephens and wife and Mr..
and Mrs. Mathews motored to Iowa
Sunday in the formers car.
Scott Johnson, wife and family
spent Sunday with his brother, Van
Johnson and family north Of town.
Jess and Joe Vineyard spent sun
dav at the Ora Walker home.
James Parson and family and Ce-
phas Cronin and daughter May were
Sunday visitors at the George Christy
home.
Clara Martin spent Sunday with
home folks.
Marie Seward spent Sunday at
Chambersburg.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
CITY NEWS.

The body OF Dorothy Majors will
arrive here from Springfield Thursday
afternoon at o'clock and the funeral
will be held from the train The Rev,
III. B. .NGcElree of the United Presby-
terrain church will officiate
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

The hosts of evil persist in boot
ing purveyors of pure dry stuff in
Kansas towns. Occasionally the lat
ter came back with pixies and ham
mers. Recently the cops of Wichita
hoped on full blown factory Of
booze, operated beside a cemetery.
The location struck the dry invaders
as peculiarly appropriate, but the
connection didn't save the industry
All fluids were spilled on the spot
and some 600 beer bottles, empt'ed in
advance of the raid, were taken to
town as evidence Of thirsts smoth-
cred in SudS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Three years ago Minneapolis adopt
ed a zone system Of residence dis
tricts, excluding therefrom apart
ments and store buildings. The state
supreme court, in test case, ruled
that the city has not the power Of
restriction in itself, that power being
available only by legislative act. The
case involved an apartment building
project, which brought from the court
the remark that "it could see no
essential difference between fiat
buildings and store buildings"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
HOSPITAL Unit No. 5.

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WASHINGTON, May 23.-The war
department was officially advised to-
day of arrival in England of Hos
pital Unit No 5, known as the Har-
ward university unit, because it is
made up of Harvard students. They
are 25 officers, IS nurses and $50
personnel. 1t sailed about the same
time as the Cleveland unit which re.
Gently arrived in England
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Miscellaneous Shower.

iss Lula Carter of 1913 Franklin
et, was the guest Of honor at a
fellaneous shower, given By
y-six neighbors and friends last
hing at her home. The event was
onor Of her approaching wedding,
th will occur next month. The
|eto-be received a number OF
Jul presents. During the evening
usical program was given. and re-
|hments Of ice cream and cake
b served.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Twice as Much Wheat

WASHINGTON, May 23-An in
crease of 100 per cent in the wheat
sown acreage Of the Texas Panhandle
section-which gives promise of a
100000 bushel yield-was reported
to the department unofficially.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
LOST.

LOST-Gold watch fob with locket.
Please return to this off1oe. he
ward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Picnic Supper.

lie L. Y. P. S. C. e. of the First
stian church will enjoy a picnic
Yer at Cedar Glen on Thursday
ling at half past six o'clock. The
y will meet at Sixth and Blon-
street, and take the 6 o'clock
furban to Cedar Glen. Should
weather be unfavorable, the sup
will be served in the church.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Alpha Trjst Club.

|, u. A. Hamill entertained the
! Trist clue this afternoon al
rome on Franklin street Mrs.
Dysart Of Chicago, for many
a member of the club. was q
at the meeting.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Twenty Year Limit.

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pnnIAWA, Ont, May 23.-It was Of
any announced this afternoon that
Ehty years Of age would be the min
pm at which compulsory service
Fhd De enforced in Canada.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Mako sewing Kits.

members Of the Woman re
Forms are requested to meet on
Jay afternoon at the home OF
IN D. Thomas, 1116 Exchange
to work on the sewing kits
| are being made for Co. l.. The
Is of the members who wish
1 in this work will be very cor
welcomed at the. meeting. Mrs.
las will be assisted by Mrs. w.
bnes. Mrs. Berryhill and MRS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
May Vote Tonight.

United Press Leased Wire Service1
WASHINGTON. May 23.-The gov
ernment's s1,sOO,o0o,oOo revenue bill
came nearer Enactment into law this
afternoon when Chairman Kitchin for
mally reported 1t to the house and
asked its immediate passage without
protest.
Vote is expected late this afternoon
or tonight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
STEAMERS SUNK
BY SUBMARINE
One American Sent to Bottom and
Two British Boats Reported
Wrecked by
Germany.

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PARIS, May 23.-An 5000 ton
American ship carrying a cargo des-
tined for Switzerland. has been tor
pedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean,
it was announced today. The name
of the vessel was not specified.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
FUNERAL NOTICE.

HAGENS-The funeral of Mrs. Man
garet Hagens will be held from the
Alpha apartment at $3.50 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Mo4or tn pes Moines.

and Mrs. Hugh ]. R0bertsun
|oave for Des Moines tomorrow
. the trip by automobile. Mr.
Ftson goes to attend a brokers
lntion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
oauohters Of the King.

nsugbters Of the King VIII
.h;s evening in ST. Johns par.
anse to work for the French
/ al aid. All women OF the par
e asked to attend.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
R.turns TO Fl. Wayne.

:. w. H. Titus, after a fortnights
with friends, returned to her
4 in Fl. Wayne, today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

BABY CONTEST WINNERS AN
NOUNcED TOMORROW NIGHT.
Owing to the large number of votes
cast in baby contest, 1t is impossible
to announce winners until tomorrow
nights paper.
JUsTrCEHOAR co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
Mo PASSWORDS Issued.

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WASHINGTON, May % No
American will be granted a passport
to attend the Stockholm conference
next month.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Inquiry Of American shipping ex-
perts this afternoon developed the
belief that the ship sunk may have
been one of the German liners re.
Gently seized here and pressed Into
service of the United States merchant
marine. One shipping authority said
the only vessel of anywhere near s.
600 tons which he was aware was In
the Mediterranean was one OF these
German ships, which sailed recently.
bearing a cargo for Italy.1
Two English Ships.
NEW YORK, May 23.-Sinking OF
the British steamers Hackensack and
Thistleard by German submarines,
but with rescue of Americans aboard
those vessels, was reported by travel
ers in New York today.
The Hackensack was enroute to a
British port from America. She was
torpedoed and sank the day after she
had picked up survivors OF the Swed-
ish sailing ship Valkyrie and the
Norwegian sailing ship Vestdal.
The Vestdal was sunk by shell IRE
from u boat. John Wilson, OF
Pensacola, Fla. was rescued from the
Hack ensack.
Clarence FELTON, Of Norfolk, and
Louis Mcneil Of Philadelphia were two
American survivors of the Thistleard.
The ship was the victim Of an I'M
warned torpedo attack and sank In
four minutes, but with no casualties
Travellers here also reported that
the British steamer Rumanian Prince,
enroute from Philadelphia to Fly
mouth, had encountered a German U
boat disguished as a fishing vessel
which fired fifteen shots at her. One
damaged the Rumanian Princes wire.
less. The British steamer was shelled
for an hour before the submarine was
scared away by the approach OF
British patrol vessel.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WAN ED,

ASSEMBL YMEN WANTDD-Steady
work. Apply American Cement Ma
chine Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Warrant No. 1928, Improve
ment 12T24
Warrant No. 1929, Street -. 1873. As
Warrant No. $3.50, County
Road ..................... 45.47
Warrant No. 1891, Motor We
hioie .................... 1925
Warrant No. 1892, Sidewalk. 2.3s
Warrant No. 1898, Park ...... S2.75
Roll call:
Aye-Iofto Hilpert, Hickey.
ED. S. LOTION,
Attest: Mayor,
%. w. SANDBDRG. City Clerk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

FALSE TEETH-We pay as high as
$3.50 per set for old false teeth.
no matter if broken; also gold
crowns, bridgework. Mail to Bern
er's False Teeth Specially, % Third
street, Troy, N. Y, and receive cash
by return mail.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

WANTED-Old false teeth. Don't
matter If broken, l pay S1.oo 10
$500 per set. Send by parcel post
and receive check by return mail.
l.. Mazer. 2O07 S. Fifth street. Phna-
delphia, Pa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

S250.O0 of 8 per cent preferred Stand
ard Four Tire stock with rs shares
of common stock. Price $500. Ad.
dress ~" care Gate City.