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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-10
He Knew II.

on! my, my! Ha. Ia. ha ha! Isn't he tho
funniest talker you ever heard! Ia, ha ha. hal
never knew-ha. ha, ha. haw. haw, haw!-a
man could be tunny!'
Why, you're a lowbrow Has l.ctur,,r -,
very deep philosophical subjectw
know tt-haw. haw. hec. hee. ha. ha, h.m
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-10
Grbu,uun Ulun:s .pispuirb

IsleA Ja1uary 81. l9us. at the fost-omrs at
tS&sfHachmond. Va, sscond-cass- matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-10
Clone, Anyhow

Clone. Anyhow.
= Ana did you vote In tho election this time -
don't know yet; the grand jury hasn't
counted my ward"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-10

Obviously the thing TO do 4,
to get convicts TO working on
the roads in as large numbers
as Possible. With more than
100000 men TO be- AT opca
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23

since he was made coal administra-
tor. When the burglary was discov-
cred, private detectives were called
on the case without reporting it to
police
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
ELI PARNELL
PASSES AWAY
Mr.. ParneIl was for Forty-five Years
Resident of keokuk--Fol-
lowed the Trade OF
Carpenter.

This morning at $3.50 o'clock &C
Cured the death of Eli Parnell, al
his home on California avenue, In
West Keokuk.
Mr.. Parnell was born in Hillsboro,
North Carolina, July II. 1847, and
lived in his native city until he grew
to manhood. He was married at
Alexandria, Mo-, August q, 1872, to
Miss Roena Erskine Of that place.
The same year Mr.. and Mrs. Parnell
moved to Keokuk where they have
since resided with the exception OF
two years, when they lived in Ohio.
Mr.. Parnell followed the trade OF
carpenter until about four years ago
when he retired from active work.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Parnell five chill
dren were born who survive their
father, as does his wife. The chill
dren are Mrs. Everett Duncan of
Los Angeles, Calf; w. F. Parnell Of
Galesburg, Illinois; Mrs. c. R, Den
mis- of Springfield, Ill; Mrs. A. ].
LANCE and Miss Rose Parnell of Keo-
kuk. He also leaves three grand
children.
Funeral services have not been
arranged for. All the children are
here except Mrs. Duncan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
NO MONkEYING
IN SITUATION
Harding Says Fuel Question Must be
Settled Satisfactorily or
Something VIII
Happen.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. "a
There will be something. doing in
Iowa if the coal question is not settled
satisfactorily"
This was the hint handed out by
Governor Harding in answer to E. D
Perry, attorney for the eleven Polk
county operators, who virtually told
Harding and the mayors Of the Iowa
League of Municipalities to mind theil
own business.
At the commencement Of the hear
ing of the question, called in the
governors office, Perry read a long
statement in which he said 1t was the
federal governments business to regu
late the coal question and further stat
ed that the state had no business to
meddle with it. He even went so far
as to say that the operators he rep
resented might refuse to take part IN
the states investigation and refuse
to furnish the information asked OF
them
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
FOUR MINUTE
MEN PRAISED
President Wilson Himself Sends Let
ter to Those Who Have Help
ed in the Great
Cause.

The following letter has been sent
out from the white house:
Washington, November 9, 1917
"To the Fifteen Thousand Four
Minute Men of the United States:
May I not express my very real in
terest in the vigorous and Intelligent
work your organization is doing in
connection with the committee on pub
lie information?
1T is surely matter worthy Of sim
|cere appreciation that body of
thoughtful citizens, with the hearty
cooperation Of the managers of NOV.
ing picture theatres, are engaged in
the presentation and discussion Of the
purposes and measures Of these crit
! fcal days.
Men and nations are at their worst
or at their best in any great struggle.
The spoken word may light the fires
of passion and unreason, or 1t may
inspire to highest action and noblest
sacrifice a nation Of freemen.
Upon you four-minute men, who
are charged with special duty, and
enjoy a special privilege in the COM
r1and of your audiences, will rest in a
considerable degree the task of arous-
ing and informing the great body, Of
our people so that when the record Of
these days is complete we shall read
page for page with the deeds Of army
and navy the story of the unity, the
spirit of sacrifice, the unceasing la
bors. the high courage of the men and
women at home who held unbroken
the inner lines.
my best wishes and continuing in
terest are with you in your work as
part Of the reserve officer corps in
nation thrice armed because through
your efforts it knows better the justice
Of it's cause and the value of what 1t
defends.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
"WOODROW WILSON,"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
FORMAL STATEMENT
ABOUT STATION
J. q. Diver Makes His Proposition In
Regard to Establishment Of
Comfort Building to
Council.
BUSINESS MEM ATTEND
Delegation Of keokuk Mercha nts
Were Present to Consider With
Council, Features Of
the Report.

The formal proposition for a COM
fort station was presented to the city
council, and a delegation Of members
Of the Keokuk Retailers league this
morning in the council chambers. ].
B. Diver, who offers his building at
Fourth and Main streets, will give 1t
the first year, rent free, the second
year at rental of SIS per month and
for five following years at rental OF
SIS per month.
1t is possible that commission may
be appointed by the council to consider
the comfort station proposition. While
this was only SUGGESTION, the council
may take this means OF investigating
the proposition II the station is es-
tablished, its management will be in
the hands Of a commission.
The city council is considering the
proposition, the mayor said today.
The council will be unable to raise any
money by anticipating funds, and the
half mill tax which the law allows
cities to levy was not included in the
tax levy, for this year, and there will
be no revenue from this source. II
the station is equipped the city must
pay for the equipping, also for the care
of the station, and all Of these various
items.
A delegation Of business men, and
members of the >Keoguk Retailers
league waited on the council this morn
ing. A petition was presented asking
for the establishment of the station
at Fourth and Main streets, and was
signed by nearly every business man.
The question OF funds, however, is
one which will have to receive much
careful consideration.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
"Gets-lt," 2 Drops,
Corns Peel Off!
For Is Cents Peel Off 25 Corn,

"Gets-!t." the greatest corn dis
covery OF any age. makes joy-waik-
ers Out Q, corn limpers. 1t makes
you reel ike the Statue of Liberty.
Buy q liberty" bottle of Gets II;
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
|KEOKUk BOYS FORM
PATRIOTIC LEAGUE
Patriot Service League" Is the Name
and keep Fit, Do Your Bit"
Is Their
Motto.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
League is Divided Into Three Com.
panies, With Leonard Matless
Major Over All the
Forces.

The two hundred and eighty boys
that signed up on the food packet
pledge during the recent canvass for
the Y. M. G. A. army work have
banded themselves together in new
organization, known as the Patriotic
Service League" The slogan for this
organization is Keep fit-do your
Bit The following is their declara.
ton of purpose: Realizing that my
country needs me at all times, but
especially in times Of emergency,
desire to place myself where l can be
OF most service. In the same spirit
and with the same thoroughnes5
with which the enlisted man trains
for his service, will endeayor to get
fit, keep fit and do my bit"
The battalion is at present com.
posed of three companies, Company
Sc representing the employed boys
and young men, Company III" repre-.
senting the boys in Keokuk high
school, and Company "P" represent.
ing the boys in st. Peters high school
The following officers have been
elected:
Leonard Matless, major
Company q, Paul Ingram, captain;
Hubert Heiser, first lieutenant; Valid
emar Wolf, second lieutenant.
Company H. Woodson Huiskamp,
captain; Stanley McCutchan, frs.
lieutenant; Ludwig Lantz, second
lieutenant.
Company P, John Tigue, captain;
Albert Sansone, first lieutenant; Jas.
Brady, second lieutenant.
There are one hundred and forty
four members in Company 81" thir-
ty-three in Company "P," and one
hundred and three in Company c."
Each company will be divided into
squads Of eight men with a corporal
assigned to each squad and serg-
cant assigned to every two squads.
Accurate records will be kept OF the
patriotic service rendered by each
squad, which not only means the
prompt settlement of payments due
on food packet pledges. but includes
what each member is doing to keep
physically fit, mentally awake and
the response to opportunities OF serv-
ice. The squad with the best record
each month will be given the honor
of being known as the color squad
for the ensuing month. Literature
that is to be distributed and all col
lections will be handled through the
squad organization.
Major Matless has called a meeting
of his staff for this evening at 1900
o'clock sharp at the Y. M. C. A.
building
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
Summer Homo Ransacked.

rJnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 23.-The
summer home of National Fuel Ad-
ministrator Harry A. Garfield at
West Mentor. a short distance from
here. was ransacked week ago, 1t
was learned today. Nothing was
taken.
The case was reported today to
Mayor J. r. Locker of Mentor.
Police believe the invaders were
searching for government papers.
investigation revealed that the
visitors searched every room, but so
far as known carried off nothing of
intrinsic value Silverware and other
usual loot of burglars was left I'M
disturbed. mo government papers
were in the house, 1t was said
Garfield leased the home early last
summer, but has not been there
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23

/ will have to die as there is no help for
me- She got me one of your little
books and my husband said should try
one bottle. stopped the doctor g
medicine and took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t soon made q
change in me and now am strong and
10 ali my work. - Mrs. AUGUSTUS
BAuGHMAN, Box Sc, Enhaut, Pa.
Why will women continue to suffer
day in and day out and drag out sickly,
haif-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the joy of living, when they
can find health in Lydia Z. Pinkham' 8
Vegetable Compound?
If you would like free confidential adj
vice address Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23

amidst the rugged mountains Of the
great west, this play in seven big
acts is just brimful of thrills and
daring deeds and will unquestionably
please the most critical audience. Be
sure to see it.
VIM. S. Hart tomorrow. VIM. S.
Hart, assisted by Dorothy Dalton and
brilliant supporting cast. COMES to
the Hippodrome tomorrow in "The
Disciple" most wonderful five act
play. On the same program will be
shown TON and Jerry Mix fun
ny two act Fox film comedy, starring
the comical cowboy Tom Mix.-Ad-
vertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23

right now,--free yourself at once
from all corn misery. 1t will peel
on painlessly, In one complete piece.
or between the toes, any callus, or
any corn that has resisted every
thing else. you have ever used. Off
1t comes like magic. Guaranteed.
All you need is or drops of
"Gets-It" that's all. "Gets-It'' is
the only safe way in the world to
treat o corn or cal1us. It's the sure
way-the way that never fails. 1t
Is tried and true-used by millions.
Never frritates the flesh or makes
the toe sore. 1t always works; peels-
corns-off -like-a"banana- skin. 25c a
bottle g all you need pay for
"Gets-It' at any drug store, or sent
on receipt of price by e. Lawrence
q Co, Chicago. Ill.
Sold In KeoKuk and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
& Co. and Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
The Merry Go Round.

Mabel Waller, the feature Of Boyle
Woolfolk's 1.-The Merry Go Sound,'
has been under the personal direc,
ton Of Boyle voolfolk for the past
four seasons. II this period OF time
she has been featured In number
of the Voolfolk attractions, which
have been seen throughout the middle
west. Last season Miss Waller scor
ed a sensational success as the fea-
ture of Boyle Woolfolk's Junior Fol
lies. The Callahan Brothxs will be
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
ONLY One Issue.

Washington Star: While a multi
tude of concerns must necessarily
claim share of popular interest and
even agitation, in time of war there is
in reality but one great quest1on-to
conquer or be conquered.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
The Man From Painted Post.

The Grand tonight presents Doug
las Fairbanks in his newest picture,
"The Man From Painted POST
Replete with the swift action and
thrills of story dealing with the
cattle rustling days Of the west, to-
gether with the most beautiful OF
natural scenic displays offered in the
picturesque Wyoming, Douglas Fair
banks latest Aircraft picture presents
the popular exponent of the smile in
a role quite different from any Of his
previous screen efforts.
Never before has the energetic
Douglas appeared in photoplay that
demands SO much Of his versatility.
Tense dramatic scenes offset by light
er situations of the typical Fairbanks
variety are handled with equal eff
fectiveness by the star.
Lonesome Luke in a new comedy
and Gladys Hulette in her latest
comedy drama, "A Crooked Ro'
NANCE" makes up an excellent pro
gram for tomorrow (Saturday).-Ad-
vertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23

The Daily Gate City. 1oc week,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23

remembered for their successes as
comedians in vaudeville. Elsa Ford
acquired an enviable reputation IN
musical comedy circles and has won
a wide host Of friends in, the realms
of tabloid. The Merry Go Round Is
D. E. Reeves attraction at the Grand
four days, starting Sunday Seats
now selling.-Advertisem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
SICK WOMAN HAD
CRYING SPELLS
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Enhaut, PA was all run down and
weak inwardly. l had female troubles

and nervous feelings
and my head both
cred me. / would
often have crying
spells and feel as if
l was not safe. If
I heard anyone COM
ing I would run and
lock the door so they
would not see me.
| tried several doc
tors and they did not
help me so l said to
NV p,ofbar IT r,1oco
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne Tonight.

+ + d IL = ! s "A.
B u s h m a n and
Beverly Bayne,
screendom's fore
most idols, are
featured in the
thrillingly enact
ed Metro" won
derplay, Their
Compact which
is to be shown
at the Hippo
drome theatre to-
rinbt proj,,caI
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
PLAYERS BALK At
STRIKEBREAKING;
ORDERS TEAM OUT

Los Angeles. July 19.-Ralding by
outlaw Arizona baseball teams on the
Pacific Coast league came to q sud
den halt yesterday when players were
warned they might be used as strike
breakers in border mining towns.
Jack Ryan, veteran pitcher Of the
Los Angeles club. VINO had signed
with the Ray club. experienced d
change OF heart and patched up his
differences with Manager KuIifer and
Owner Powers. According to reliable
authority Ryan had already pUr-
chased mis- ticket to Ray
Bert Whaling. wei known in the
Pacific Coast and National leagues as
q catcher for Vernon and Boston. is
said to have ordered the Bisbee team
out on strike with the miners there.
SmaIter companies at HAYDEN Ray,
Bisbee and other Copper Queen mines
are behind The ball teams.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
SOx WIN TWOAND
TICHTENP POSITION
RowIand's Men Beat Washington
TO 0 and To III Double Header
at Chicago.
CUBS TRIMMED ~ NEW YORK
Bad Inning for Phi Douglas Largely
Responsible for Bruins De
feat, 4 to 2,

Chicago. July 19-By winning both
games o1 another double header
against washington the White S1E ae-
uuired such q firm hold ol Hfsl
place in the american league race ia4z
they feel absolutely Go concern over
the fact that the Boston Red Sex
are 70 invade Comsskag park today
The scores yesterday were 4lo aA@
70 4
The big feature re the misty after
noon was Che comeback OF Joe Benz
Joe has been such AZ IN and outer this
season thai some of hts friends we're
despa3riug Of his future. but 5ca went
80 The slab II the 6rst game and while
10000 persons held their breath la
anxious suspense he wade5 through
nine innings and held the Senators
70 three hits and never allowed them
70 get near the home plate
Joe looked much as he did l1 the
past when the old splitter was break
ing property There wasn't time
when the back of his neck turned red
with distress. nor did he even once
90 into the dirt with his hands as
has been his custom iu the past when
lot Of guys started hitting on walk
ing TO first base
Joe was smiling all through the
game this time and made lot Of
people glad when he walked oh t1e
field at the end os tho ninth with 8
clean cut victory to his credit Folks
cheeTed and applauded and Joe had
70 raise his cap In recognition. Joe
had almost forgotten how to doG the
old cap. but if he pitches some more
games as sfvi{shIv as he did yesterday
he'll be dotfug his cap TO the ladies'
and gentlemen continually Joe was
opposed bv Harry Harper tho young
southpaw who has caused che 5oE
much trouble. The scores.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
DALLAS NAN BEATS
OKLAHOMA NET STAR

Kansas City Mo, July 19.-Teater-
days play iu the great plains patri-
orfC tennis tournament saw the elm
inatiou of three visiting players. J..
p. Adoua ot Dallas, Tex. sent flying
the championship aspirations Of
Charles T. Spetce Of k5ugfsher. Okla.
winning. SIS. 6-3, GO. Heath Moore
OF Kansas City. defeated J. g. Uhrlaub
Of Lawrence. kas.. 6-2. e. Clar-
ence HoIc0mb. also local player. won
from O. r. Sellers OF Lexington. Mo.
6-1. S. All tha matches were in
tEe ff1h round
Visitors We're more fortunate in
doubles. the Hoper-Nller team from
Ness City, kas-. winning their first two
matches, while Speice ana Steele. the
klnefsher entries took three sets 10
come through vlctors- Sellers and
Hopkins, from Lexington, had an easy
time in their match. finishing in
straight sets.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
FOR AUTO
ON TENNESSEE PASS

GIenwood Springs. Col. July 10
Escorted by county commissioners
and highway officials. President
Adams Of the Pixies peak ocean to
ocean highway and the Official iuspec-
tiou party placed the Official marker
OF the route at the top of Tennessee
pass. cwo miles above sea level, the
highest point on the highway between
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
President Adams is making tour
of the highway. holding good roads
meetings euJoute.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
ITALY has NEW PAPER MONEY

Rome.-Ihe treasury department
has arranged for a sB0,000 600 issue ~
paper money in bills of one ana w.
lire 10 take the place Of silver pieces
o. this denomination. Since the fssua
OF 5-llre bills, two years ago. the b-lfre
SILVER piece mas disappeared from cir
premium,
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
MAY PROTEST SPIDER
IN PUTIN BAY RACE

Put-tn-Bay, Ohio. July 19.-Spf5er
Toledo, class @ boat may be protested
for turning the wtndward stake in
Yesterdays race. Spider finished
1900 ahead Of Gray Jacket. Matthias
Spiders owner, Is said to have an.
nitled he could not dnd The wlndward
mark
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
SAY THEY WILL NOT
SHOW UP AT OMAHA

ST. Louis. No, July 19-Ward Mil
Ter. outhel3er5 Jim Park pitch, and
William Eye. second baseman of the
St Louis Americans. have been re-
leased 10 the Omaha team of the
Western league Miller and Park say
they viii refuse to report to Omaha
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19
JAP TENNIS EXPERT
TO ENTER CONTEST?

New York, July 19.-Ich]ya kuna-
gae, the Japanese tennis champion, IS
said 10 be on hts way 10 this country
and is expected 10 compete in the na-
ts0nal singles teaais tournament ro be
held az Forest Hils next month for
t6a purpose of raising funds 70 buy
an ambulance for the Red Cross.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-07-19

Two-base hft-Benz. Struck out
Benz. 4: Harper. 8. Bases On balls
Benz 3 Harper. 4 Double plays
Risberg. unas5istedi Henry Leonard.
Hits-OH Harper. s in z innings. Hit
by pitcher-By Harper. jackson. Time
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-12-27
8id)tige SradDt,uasen-Griparni

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