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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03

balance IN Dank June 80. 4,G3l.Ol
Total $685.. $138, 069.29
During the year some short ante
tax time warrants were drawn to the
amount of $4,000 and paid later, as
usual. These appear as the items OF
borrowed money in the receipts and
paid short time loans in disburse-
ments, balancing themselves without
being an expenditure.
The Kilbourne loan fund was paid,
amounting to $4,421.92; the bonded
Indebtedness of the series of 1908
was reduced by $4,000; paving and
curbing assessments were paid in
full, amounting to $1,2So.71; interest
on the Kilbourne fund was paid,
mounting to $4422, and prizes
amounting to s12s.64; on the floating
Indebtedness of the district $4,000
was paid; and the interest on bonds
amounted to S5,833.36. The total Of
these warrants is $24,7OS85, which
deducted from the total disburse-
ments leaves ss9,129,43 as cost of
school operation.
During the year $4,000 was paid on
the bonded debt, leaving $4,000 out
standing of the bonds of 1908 and
$4,000 of bonds of 1914, making the
total of outstanding bonds 100000.
During the year $4,000 of the float
ing Indebtedness was paid off, leav-
ing this amount $4,000.
Keokuk school building bonds to
the amount Of $4,000 were purchased
during the year from the sinking
fund, and are in possession Of the
Treasurer. The balance in bank of
the sinking fund is s19,24s.45 plus
the bonds amounting to $4,000.
JOHN A. DUNLAP,
L. A. HAMILL,
w. ]. ROBERTS,
w. B. WOOLLEY,
J. o. BOYD,
Finance Committee.
W. B. WOOLLEY,
Attest: President.
FREDERIC c. SMITH, Secretary.
Abstract Of Secretary's Statistical
Report.
No. of rooms in graded schools. SO
No. Of months Of school. .9h
No. of male teachers .....1O
No. OF female teachers rs
i otal no. of months taught. .8O6
Average compensation males. 1858
Average compensation females 82.44
Number of persons between and 21
years Of age:-
Females 1906
Number of persons between and 16
years of age:-
Maies ............... 1,O04
Females 1.O3O
Average daily attendance of
schools 2oso
Number Of persons OF school age
not attending
wares ~
felnaleS 80
Number of nonresident pupils at
Total tuition paid. $894.51
Number Of rooms where effects of
narcotics are taught. .37 |
Value of buildings (esti-
mated) Observation-Disclosures $500, 900
Value of apparatus. ........ .S3,750 |
No. Of volumes In library. .....2.3S2 |
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03

the year 1916 is said TO have taxed
mineral resources in the United
States to a greater extent than ever
before.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03
1oday's Games.
National League.

Today's Games.
National League.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
New York at Brooklyn.
Boston. at Philadelphia.
American League.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
Chicago at Detroit.
Washington at New York.
Philadelphia at Boston.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03
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I9teQgga y NEWS q
KEOKUK LOSES
AT FIT. MADISON
Indians Defeated Six to One, In Gam
Played on Prison City
Dlamo nd Sunday

Afternoon.
The Fort Madison Athletics defeat
ed the Keokuk Indians to 1, in a
snappy baseball game at the athletic
ball park in Fort Madison Sunday
afternoon.
Following is the tabulated score
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03

Fort Dodge, 16; Cedar Rapids. 10
No game at Waterloo.
Games Today.
Dubuque at Marshalltown.
La Crosse at Waterloo.
Clinton at Mason City.
Cedar Rapids at FIT. Dodge.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03
Central Association.

Yesterdays Results.
Marshalltown. 6: Dubuque, S.
Mason City, s; Clinton, 0.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03

This year it is estimated $500
eco will be spent for tires for plea
sure motor cars alone. The estimate
is based on the number Of cars in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

OF THE
Independent School District Of the
City of keokuk
For the Year Ending June 80, 1917.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03

use. the average mileage, the qua, and
tees ordinarily made with tlles s,ntloa
on other figures of tire CONSUME
by car owners in the past.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-03

Refund of taxes. >. ........ 1876
Paid short time loans. -. 100000
Total ..................$ 113 ,838.28
Balance in bank June 30. 24,231.01
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
COUNTY AGENT AIDS
CLUB COOPERATION.

The plan of farmers club meetings
outlined last fall for Clay and Lac qui
Parle counties by the agents Of those
counties, is worthy of consideration in
every county where farm bureau work
is in progress.
In Clay county the officers of the
farmers clubs met with County Agent
SP. e. Clement and arranged schedule
Of dates so that speakers brought to
the county could meet several clubs on
one trip. The clubs arranged local
programs for every other meeting, US
ing outside speakers only on the alter
nate dates. Schedules were outlined
for assistance for all clubs, and final
arrangements for getting the speakers
to meetings were left to the secretar-
les of the several clubs.
In Lac qui Parle county much the
same method Of cooperation was used
with the additional study of certain
definite subjects throughout the win
ter season. The topics include farm
management, farm accounts, feeding
and breeding of live stock, corn grow
ing, drainage, pruning and spraying.
demonstra tions, farm bureau organiza-
tion and membership, and questions of
interest to the women, such as health,
foods and modern conveniences.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
EUCLID WOMAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Fear of Draft for Sons Caused At
tempt at killing Self.-Fair
Chance for Recovery.

Euclid. Mimi, Aug Only the
5coo-headedness and immediate action
of her 13-year-old daughter, was the
means of saving the life of Mrs.
George Landon, of this place, when she
attempted to commit suicide early this
morning
The thought that her two sons might
be. compelled to join the new draft
army, so unbalanced the mind of Mrs.
Landon, that driven to desperation.
this morning, she went to an upper
floor of the farm house where the
family reside and procured a razor
from her sons room. Then, believing
that she was alone in the house. she
committed the rash act, and had she
not7been discovered Immediately after
ward, death would have followed.
Her daughter, who had just entered
the house, bearing the body fall rushed
up the stairs and found her mother
lying on the floor Hastily summon
ing her father and brothers from
held nearby, she despatched one of
them to the nearest doctor, and then
went to assist the others.
The physician in charge of the case
stated that although the wound is not
| wide, it is very deep, but that the wo-
man had a fair chance for recovery.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
EXCEL PIONEER PASSES AWAY.

John Johnson Berg, a prominent
farmer and pioneer settler of town of
Excel, died on July 25, 1917, from
heart failure, aged 6S years.
Deceased was born in Grue parish,
Norway, on Nov. 4, 1S47. He emigrat-
ed to America in his youth and in 1878
he was married to Matea Solberg, in
the city of Minneapolis. They moved
to Marshall county in the spring of
1882 and settled on a homestead in
town Of Excel, where they have lived
ever since. Mr.. Berg was a successful
farmer, good neighbor and a useful
and highly respected citizen. He is
survived by his widow and four sons,
Joseph, Emil, Christ and Harold. The
funeral was held on Saturday, July %,
at the Zion Norwegian Lutheran
church in Thief River Falls, Rev.
George Larson officiating. A large
number of neighbors and friends from
Excel were present to pay their last
tribute Of love and respect to the de-
parted pioneer.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
WARREN GIRLS MAKE
TEN MILE HIKE.

A party of eleven girls Of this
city proved conclusively, that they
have an abundance of energy, by
walking the entire distance to
Argyle Friday. The distance COW
cred by the youthful hikers is
about ten miles and I'm these days,
when automobiles are SO numer-
GUS, it can readily be seen that no
small amount Of grit was required
to decide ON making the trip on
foot. All of the mixers stood the
test nObly and even though there
were a few worn out sOles Of shoe
leather by the time they had
reached their destination they all
appeared to be just as happy as
when they left Warren. The girls
returned on the afternoon local.
The following girls made the trips:
Misses Eda Swanson,s Myrtle Win
berg. Della Winberg, Audrey
Swnndby, Aileen Harris, Gladys
Grindeland. Irene Olson, Esther.
Lundgren, Valborg Hnlvorson,
Dagny Lindstrand and Florence
Jessup, Of Baudette, who II visit
ing at the A. Il. Robinson home.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
WARREN AUT0CLUB
HOLDS MEETING

The Warren Auto Club held a meet
ing in the commercial club rooms
Tuesday evening. A fair representa-
ton of the members was present and
several important matters were brot
up before the club A report from the
committee on tours was given by the
chairman, David Johnson, who stated
nothing has been done in the matter of
planning more tours for the summer.
but that a tour would be planned inn
mediately if, the club so desired
julius j. Olson, who attended meet
ing OF the Scenic Highway association
held recently at Sauk Center. gave q
very comprehensive and Interesting re-
port of said meeting and also some in
formation regarding the King of
trails, which passes thru our CITY.
The club decided to send delegate to
the King of Trails highway associa-
ton meeting at Ortonville on Aug. T.
Argyle and Stephen are also expected
to send each a delegate to said meet
ing.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
p. A. McCLERNAN WILL
MOVE FROM STEPHEN.

Attorney P. A. .McClernan and fam
lily have removed from Stephen to
Grand Forks, where they intend to
make their future home. The reason
for making this change is that their
eldest daughter, who has just gradu-
ated from the Stephen High School,
may have an opportunity to avail her
self Of the educational advantages Of
a large city. Mr.. McClernan, however,
will continue to conduct his law prac-
tise at Stephen until the beginning Of
next year. The McClernans are pio-
neers Of Stephen and their removal
will be great loss to the community,
as they have been very active in
church, social, educational, and politi-
cal circles. Mr.. McClernan has by his
industry, ability and integrity, risen
to a high place in the legal profession.
His many Marshall county friends
wish him success and prosperity in
whatever he undertakes to do and will
follow his career on the other side of
the Ruby with gread deal of inter
est
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
HEATER ON SHEAF
TYPESETTING MACHINE

= Andrew Mccormick, an expert ma
chinist from Minneapolis, employed by
the Intertype Corporation, was in the
city Saturday installing the electric
heater on the Sheaf's new typesetting
machine. This equipment was pur-
chased early this spring, at the same
time as our new typesetting machine.
but the factory has been unable to
keep up with the demands for this i'm
provement. The metal which is used
to cast the type for the Sheaf is now
melted by electricity, the temperature
OF 500 degrees being automatically
maintained by thermostat circuit
breaker. This equipment added to our
typesetting machine makes the Sheaf
plant the most modern in the entire
Northwest.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
DRAFT LAW Is
TO Be TESTED

Washington, d. Aug. 6.-Before. 6.
the selective service army or any of
the state militia are sent abroad, the
United States supreme court is to be
asked to pass on the constitutionality
of sending them overseas
If the court holds such action would
be unconstitutional, the draft army
would be held at home and foreign
operations would have to be carried
on by the regulars and by men who
volunteered for such service.
The constitutional test will be made
by cases to be brought in various fed
eral districts. Writs will he issued out
in the nature Of habeas corpus writs
to prevent moving the militia toward
foreign destinations Appeals from
these cases will be taken by which
ever party loses, and all will be
brought together in hearing before
the Un. Cd States supreme court,
which will be expedited in every way
possible.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
COUNTY EXE,l. Ion
BOARD MEETS
Board Examines 35S Registrants in
Five Days.-About 35 Per
Cent Fail.

The county exemption board, which
is composed of Sheriff Hanson, Audi
tor Lundgren. Dr.. g. S. Wattam and
Dr.. Blegen, met on Thursday morning
last week and held examinations until
Tuesday evening of this week. Dr.. a.
5. Holland of Argyle was also present
and made q second examination OF all
those who were rejected by the other
examining doctors. During the five
days, 35S young men We're examined,
making an average of. over 70 a day.
who went thru the same examination
that is given for entrance in the
United States army. Out OF this num-
ber about So per cent failed to pass
the physical examination. This per-
centage is unusually high and sur
prised the local board MEMBERS The
others, with only few exceptions,
claimed exemption, either on the
ground Of having dependents, or be-
cause Of occupation. A large number
of the men, who failed to pass the
physical examination, were between 21
and % years Of age, while those who
claimed exemptions were mostly mar
ried men between 25 and 81, who had
passed the physical test.
The county failed to raise it's quota
of 179 men by this examination and
the officers will send out notices to an
other hundred men to appear for the
examination about the latter part of
next week. 1t is thot that by calling
this number of registrants, the coun-
ty will be able to fill its required
quota.
s There were very few Of those ex-
amined, who were eager to fight in the
trenches Several Of the men who fail
ed to pass the physical examination
seemed to be somewhat discouraged
because they were not able to go to
war.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
THIS HONORED COUPLE CELEBRATE
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

the horizon and before the gathering
dispersed, Rev. a. Mattson, on behalf
of the friends and neighbors assemled,
presented to the honored couple a
$500 golden oak Victrola and S25OO
worth Of records. They were also
given other presents Of gold coin and
other articles Of gold, in memory of
the occasion and as a token Of the love
and esteem in which they are held.
The old couple, now between 1880
years old, are still in quite good health
and take an active interest in the hap
penings Of the day. They are typical
representatives Of the strong and
sturdy race. from the land Of the Mid
Snigls highs Sun. & heir many friends wish
them a long and peaceful old age, and
at last a final triumphant entry to the
heavenly wedding feast on the other
shore.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
HIGHWAY ASSN.
HOLDS MEETING

At the meeting Of the Minnesota
Scenic Highway Assn, held recently at
Sauk Center, it was decided to hold
the next annual meeting at Crcokston
next summer, the date to be decided
upon later by the board of directors.
The Minnesota Scenic Highway
Assn, was organized last year and the
route passes through twenty counties
in the northern part of the state and
covers about 1900 miles Of highway.
The board of directors from this
portion Of the route are: Norman
county, Mr.. 0. D. Larson, of Hendrum
Polk county, Charles Loring, Senator
r. T. Buckler and s. NJ Sivertson
Marshall county, julius ]. Olson, of
Warren, Senator Hegness. of Argyle:
Roseau county, Paul Marschalk and
Martin Widsten, Of Warroad:
Julius J. Olson Of this city attended
the meetings of the association.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
MARCH FARMERS
BUILD ELEVATOR

The March Farmers Elevator Com
pany is an organization of farmers
who are now building an elevator at
March siding and will have same COM
pleted in time to handle this years S
crop. The officers are r. Johnson,
President, and Charles J. Anderson,
Secretary and Treasurer. The Board
of Directors consists of Axel P. Swan
son, Andrew Steiner, Carl Boman, r.
Johnson and Charles J. Anderson. All
the stockholders as we'll as the officers
and directors are prominent farmers
of this section.
The capacity of the elevator will be
$4,000 bushels. Two grain lifts will
be installed which will enable the COM
pany to take care of grain promptly.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
Send Magazines to Soldiers.

The U. s. postoffice department has
inaugurated the plan of sending mag
azines to men in France under the fol
lowing restrictions: Magazines must
have written or printed on the out
side Of the cover the following "When
you finish reading this magazine place
1c stamp on this notice, hand same
to any postal employee, and it will be
placed in the hands of our soldiers or
sailors at the front. No wrapping. No
address, Persons who wish to mail
magazines as above indicated should
take note Of the restriction that they
must not be addressed, and that such
,Hnagazines as do not contain the above
paragraph on the cover cannot be sent.
Most Of the magazines will doubtless
begin printing the paragraph with
their next issues.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
WINTER WHEAT DOES
WE'LL IN MINNESOTA.

Experience is proving that in south
eastern Minnesota winter wheat can
be grown successfully, yields more
largely than does spring wheat and
commands price not far different
from spring wheat.
Seed of hardy variety should be
obtained. Turkey, bearded, red-ker-
neled wheat is the best variety of
which seed is now available, and may
be obtained direct from Minnesota
growers.
This should be sown only on we'll
drained land. Fields where water
does not drain Off very readily are un-
suited to growing winter wheat.
Seeding should be done during the
last week in August or during the first
ten days of September. The earlier
the seeding, the stronger the growth
made in the fall and the less likely is
the wheat to winter kill.
Drilling on disked corn ground after
the corn has been removed for silage
or following early potatoes is good
practice. One and one-half bushels is
good amount to SOW per acre.
Besides giving comparatively high
yields there are several other advant-
ages In growing winter wheat Part
OF the seeding is done in the fall which
relieves the spring rush of seeding.
Winter wheat ripens earlier than the
spring wheat, which distributes the
harvesting labor. On account Of its
early maturity winter wheat is likely
to escape attacks of black stem rust.
Timothy and clover may be broadcast
ed in the winter wheat in spring and
narrowed in.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
KING OF TRAILS
is BEING BLAZED.

John G.. Bruehler, official marker of
the King of Trails, is in Warren to-
day looking over the routes. to be
marked. From Sioux City north the
trail is to run on the Minnesota side
of the Red River to the international
Boundary line. His destination was
Winnipeg but when he reached Emer-
son he was not allowed to go through
with his automobile for the Canadian
regulations do not allow vehicles of
any bind used for commercial work to
pass the first port without the duty
being paid on same.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
Court House News

Miss Bertha Holan, clerk in the
County Auditors office, is away spend
ing her vacation in the twin cities.
Licenses to wed have been issued to
the following, by Clerk of Court
Swandby: Hans j. Olson to Helen
Harvey; Henry NJ. Hanson to Olga M.
Bjorsness; James R. Carr to Mathilda
Anderson; Raymond Keye to Mamie L..
Samson.
Judge Grindeland left Monday for
st. Paul, where he will attend a meet
ing of the state bar association.
G. e. Grinder and wife returned
from their vacation spent at Lake
Bemidji. II. M. Hanson, who has been
assisting in the Register of Deeds Of
|, flee, during the Mr.. Grinders absence
returned Saturday to his home at New
folden, but will return to Warren
about the end Of this month, having
accepted position as deputy register
Of deeds.
Several Of the county officers were
busy last week attending to the work
connected with the draft examinations.
Miss Elizabeth Rankin has returned
to resume her duties as assistant super
intendent Of schools. During her alb
sence Miss Rankin underwent an oper-
alton at st. Paul, after which she spent
a week or so recuperating at her home
near Middle River.
The Institute for Marshall county
teachers will be held in this city from
August 9th to 31st. Miss Mary
Gallagher, Of st. Cloud, will conduct
the institute, and will be assisted by
Miss Perkins, of the normal training
department OF the Warren high school.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
LETTER FROM co. 1.

Crookston, Mimi, Aug. - Editor
Warren Sheaf: Since your paper
reached us last we have been doing
practically the same work as before
with the exception of change in drill
the last couple Of days. We are now
given bayonet exercises and also work
along the line of skrimage. This work
is more interesting than the squad
drilling which we have had so our
attitude toward drilling will be better
than ever before.
Last Friday morning we took the
longest hike since we started, which
was about ten miles, In the after
noon we washed our clothes and pre-
pared for inspection which comes on
Saturday morning.
Saturday being inspection and wash
day, we had no drill. In the after
in the arm" as we call it, or innocula-
tion. This is the last one we will get
for longer period than between the
three we have received and we are
not a bit sorry either. TIL innocula-
tion is not painful but the after-effects
are not any to pleasant. The arm gen
orally becomes rather stiff and sore
for a couple Of days, and is subject to
pain if touched or bumped.
Our new uniforms are expected be
fore the end of the week, and will come
in handy as we are IS march out to
the fair grounds Sunday afternoon to
see the races. A number of machines
have been donated to participate in
motorcycle and auto races which will
be given for the benefit of Co. l. These
races promise to be an interesting
event and a large crowd is expected.
In addition to the races we are to
give q little exhibition drill. We hope
to see number of Warren cars down
lfste Sunday and all filled with people
because we are sure they are interest
ed in us and viii take interest in the
races also as they are for our bnef1t.
Hoping to see a number Of Warren
people down Sunday, remain,
Private Theo Hilleboe,
Co. I. 3rd NJ. N. G.
xp,sue
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-08-08
MARSHALL COUNTY
GIRLS DO THEIR BIT,

The girls OF the large manu-
featuring centers in the east and
middle west have been coming in
for great deal of mention, for
handling work, which is generally
credited as being mans job.
However important their accom-
pIisilments may be, we believe the
young ladies on the farms sof Mar
shall county should be given as
much credit for the work they
have been and are putting in in
the hay and harvest fields. On
recent drive thru the country
Sheaf reporter could see young
ladies every once i'm while, who
were assisting with shocking
grain or driving the hay rake. On
account of the shortage of labor
this scene is not an uncommon one
this year. Hats Off to the farmer
maids of the Red River Valley!