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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
9 Out Of Every 10

Tn the CITY Of Keokuk The Gate City goes into 8
ont Of every 10 homes where local daily paper IS
taken.
Only now and then will you find home where
The Gate City isn't taken--they re few and far be-
tween--Make a Of the city and you will find
block after block where The Gate City goes TO every
home without single exception.
There is no other way that merchant can adver-
tise-Reach as many people-Coyer given terri
tory as thorough-as quick and-at the cost, as
through The Gate City You may any kind OF
advertising you choose-Bills Circulars, Solicitors
and it will cost from two to ten times as much as The
Gate City
Take personal advertising which is considered
good A solicitor salesman from your store could
not cover the City of Keokuk and average out OF
every 10 homes-we mean that the solicitor would
be unable to get response to his knock at out OF
every 10 homes. It's been tried-and fair average
is SO to 60 per cent responding to solicitors knock
Thus The Gate City would reach more homes
than a personal representative. The Gate City
reaches out of every 10 homes where a local daily
paper is taken. Your message can be placed before
the occupants of out of every 10 homes any day
you like-whle it would require solicitor Sc days
to cover the city-and 5 days for back calls. This
would leave 10 time at ali to talk goods-we know
we've tried it more than once.
Besides the City of Keokuk, you talk to thous-
ands of Gate City readers on the Rural Routes and
many thousands more in the surrounding towns and
camps.
Nearly $4,000 people read The Gate City each
evening They will spend thousands and thousands \
yes several hundred thousand dollars for Clothing,
Shoes Dry Goods, Musical Instruments, Hardware,
Jewelry, Groceries, Candy, ETC.
These Gate City readers. watching the col
umns of this paper for their store news. sugges-
ton from you will bring them to your store.
USE GATE CITY ADS FOR RESULTS
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Sioux City Journal: Apparently
Carranza believes, with the former
secretary of state, that there never
can be last word among friends
Burlington Hawk-Eye: There are
some people who can not understand
what particular pleasure there can be
in going out and blowing the life out
OF all sorts OF innocent creatures that
harm no one. However, they are not
inclined to interfere with the pleasures
'of others. Not even when the others
kill the farmers stock or fill each
other full of shot, because there is
nothing else to shoot at. This Is
free country, and what is one mans
amusement may fail to arouse a spark
OF interest in his neighbor. Which is
also a most wise and benefcent ar
rangement. For what would happen
in the land IL we all had the hunting
fever. and all wanted to go out and
kill something, for instance-our
neighbors, If no other game were to
be found.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Lansing's
feeling when he realized that he had
Numbered by saying too much can be
appreciated only by the farmer who
accepted rs cents for his corn.
Charter Oak Times: Mr. Bryan says
he hopes to save the democratic party
from a drunkard's grave We have
heard republicans mention such things
about the democrats, but there are
not many demos who will fess up so
plainly. We wish Mr. Bryan success;
there is room for improvement.
Onewa Democrat: BY what logic
do certain republican newspapers
claim that it will be hard for Mr.. Bryan
TO make the democratic donkey drink
water when twelve OF the states 1av-
ing adopted prohibition are democratic
and only FIVE are safely republican.
1t is only in republican pastures whNe
the donkey is inclined to refuse water
and 1t must be by reason of his asso-
Citations.
Cedar Rapids Republican: We are
getting more "genetics." This time
1T comes as a demand on every mar
ried woman to contribute at least
three children. In Massachusetts, they
figure 1t out that such contributions
are needed II the population Is to be
maintained. The natives" are espe-
cially importuued TO rear children In
order that the true American may not
be submerged by the other Americans
In the same announcement we are told
that only half of the women who are
educated I'm women's colleges ever
i-a.-s and thaA annn~ than thare In
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Hard Times.

Nevada, Ark, Picayune: Yes. these
are hard times. We throw away ashes
and buy soap. We raise dogs and bhy
hogs. We grow weeds and buy veg
etables and brooms. We catch nsn
with 81 rod. We build schoolhouses
and send or children TO be educated
away from home. And at last we SEM
our boys out with $40 gun and ~
dog to hunt 10-cent game"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
DEFINING EXTRAVAGANCE.

Benjamin Franklin through life an al
tered because he paid too dearly for
penny whistle. My concern springs usually from
a deeper source, to wit from having bought a
whistle when | did not want one.-Stevenson, IN
Lay Morals.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

venezuela IL building a modern
highway 8s3 miles long from Cara
cas- to San Crjstobal in the extreme
western part Of the republic.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Mental education first and last step humility
But the humility will be founded on comparison OF
ourselves with the imperfect standards around but on
the increase of knowledge which alone can
make us aware of Internal wants.-Faraday
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Rumania's defeat has been charged to fail
ure in Russian military cooperation in the
hour Of need. Whatever be the justice of this
accusation, it is Russia that must bear the i'm
mediate burden involved in that defeat. News
dispatches tell of hordes of homeless Rumani-
ans crossing the border into Russia in search of
food and shelter. Russias home problems are
Of acute difficulty not so much from lack of
resources from lack Of previous develop
ment of the resources she has. The necessity
of providing for thousands of helpless Rumani.
ans at this time will tax the Russian admins.
trative agencies to their utmost capacity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Cauliflower is quoted at one hundred dol
lars ton. But just think how long a, ton of
cauliflower will last the average family.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Reading the Chicago newspapers without at
tention to the date. lines one would presume
the mayoralty election was to be held tomor-
row.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

"Dave" Thomas, Welsh coal operator has
been named Baron Rhonda Why not do it in
the large way, in this country, where all
coal operators are barons by unanimous con-
sent7
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

a Chicago man had a huckster arrested for
selling him forty three potatoes for fifty cents
Such man would expect to get fawless dia-
mond for punched nickel and three tobacco
tags.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Now for thorugh revision Of the flora and
fauna Of the Danish West Indies
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Sioux City Journal: Apparently
Carranza believes, with the former
secretary of state, that there never
can be last word among friends"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Lansing's
feeling when he realized that he hat
blundered by saying too much can be
appreciated only by the farmer who
accepted rs cents for his corn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
Patriotic Meeting at HELLER
PEOPLE EAGERLY THRoNG
TO HEAR SPEAKERS.

HELLER, KY (Spec.) Patriotism
is at it's height in Heller. With great
excitement prevailing. people mighty
eager to hear speakers throng in Star
Theatre And the immense gathering
was the scene at the Star Theatre
Thursday night when several speakers
We're here to pay honors 10 the HELLER
boys that have enlisted for service in
the U. 5. army who will leave i'm
mediately. Dr. w. d. Sanders made
tho opening address. a magnificent
and eloquent address was delivered by
Joel r, Childress, prominent Pikeville
attorney. that was very striking and
impressing.
The building was packed beyond ca
pacity, many were compelled to stand
on the outside was compelled my
self to stand behind the piano. Many
songs were sung with great applause.
Nearly everyone shook hands with
the boys bidding them good bye, altho
they took II very lightly yet they real
lze the critical condition.
Beautiful prayer service was offered
by Mrs. Nj. NJ. a. Lenton, wife of Or,
Lenton, OF Lookout that should enlight-
en- the boys.
The star theatre has handsomely
decorated with flags and other floral
designs fitted for the occasion
The Star Spangled Banner was sung
and Mt the close OF the meeting i will
be with you. till we meet again,
brought tears from the HELLER folk.
The chorus consisted of Mrs. NJ. A.
Lenton. Lookout; Louis Pigg, Henry
Clay G. c. Ratliff, Miss Lena Lyons
and her sister Flo and Charlie Hughes,
The following fourteen enlisted and
leave on the Friday morning train:
Mont Wooten, Landon Hunt, Roy Bent
ley, Mute Harmon, Henderson Releford,
JEFF Russell, Jno Kozee, Joe Curnett,
Clyde Barnett, Fred Cooper. Jake Nc
Peelks, pelmon McPeeks, Jno. Babe. Jr.,
Irwin Childress. ...
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
BILLY SUNDAY IN NEW YORK.

Some people are so tight that II you
asked them 10 sing old Hundred they
would sing 90 and save per cent II
they put dime In the collection they
want TO sing; God BE with You TIL
We Meet Again
Last year we spent 81. 200 600 900 for
liquor. The grain that was used for
this liquor, II made into loaves, would
have paved street 1900 miles long,
200 feet wide. with each loaf weighing
"a pound.
Last year we spent about S9G0,000,-
900 for tobacco A man can use to-
bacco and be christian, but he viii be
IA mighty dirty one.
III you want TO smoke. fiji up an old
brinr, bat cut out the nasty, filthy ciga-
rettes II All the cigarettes smoked last
yenr in this country were laid end q
end they would stretch 3,606.4lt.000
miles. l25 times around the world.
BooEe fighting and cigarette smoking
ARE the principal things that keep men
and boys from getting Jobs IN this day
There nrc StQeo.000 cigarette fiends
IN our country including thousands Of
fool women, Let mo tell you. sister
when ! sec you smoking a Cigarette
don't want TO know anything more
about you. I've got your number.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
AGRICULTURAL AGENT
RESIGNS HIS POSITION
A. c. YOUNG ACCEPTS MORE Lu-
cRATlvE PLACE IN BARREN
COUNTY.

Mr.. A. c. Young, the Agricultural
Agent. who has been with us a year and
employed for another year has resign
ed from his position here and accepted
another in the agricultural fields Vf
western Kentucky with large increase
In salary, West Virginia bid for Nh
Youags service, Wayne county giving
a handsome inducement in salary and
rendering an assistant aid, but ken
tueky could not see rne way
Mr.. Young has gone to Barren coun
ty, his new field, and will have head
quarters at Glasgow, the county seat.
He desires that we express to the peo-
pie OF Lawrence county his gratitude
for their kindness and his regrets at
leaving
No agent has been assigned to TINS
county in his stead, but this wl:l prob
ably be done as soon as possible.
Mr.. Young gives the following part
ing injunction TO Lawrence county:
The farming interests of the country
finds II necessary to cooperate along
all lines TO conserve and increase the
production of foods. To maintain nor
NAL conditions the Department Of Ag-
riculture throughout the states, coun-
ties and communities are endeavoring
to solve the shortage OF labor by organ
lzing the men into systematic farmers
tho women into conservationists, and to
enlist the boys and girls to do real
work on the farm by having them do
some definite specific thing in dis
triets where /. labor Is congested the
propaganda Is to route those conditions
to supply the greater fields Of effort IN
farming
Lawrence county is in nowise back
ward in anticipating the needs Of the
country and straightway beginning 70
tcounteract food shortage by putting
| forth greater Efforts IN farming than
ever before IN hef history The farm
Iers of this county are using fertilizers
in greater qpanuuts adopting soil
building methods and the growing OF
llegume crops, building silos. Improving
their poultry, grading their hogs, grad
ing their cattle and breeding for pure
breds IN all lines What Lawrence co
needs is systematic organization and
more agricultural education, arousins
herself to give whole hearted support
TO hold and perpetuate State ana Gov
ernment agricultural ala
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
Kentucky Oil Development

Rarhourvil1a " Ann TX Tba
Kent,.ckv -Tannessee natroleum fields
are now fiIled with orera tors who are
after Ieases for doveion,nent and NOT
N sell as In former days when stock
snacuIation and iaase-scaI hing I,ravail
ed 70 : ereater extent tban actua1 de !.
lvelonment Rig concerns an over the
country are ACQUIRING leases in Ken
lucky and tennessee MANY who lost
money in former days are back into
the deyelopment game and these old.
timers are among the most enthusias-
tic hackers of the fields as now de-
fined
Outstanding features of late opera
tions are some wells of more than or
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
BIG GAS WELL DRILLED
ON BEAVER CREEK.

A great many oil men are playing
the northeast extension OF the Irvine
pool. and are taking up acreage In
Floyd and Johnson counties, as ths
warfleld anti-cline extends from Ker-
init w. Va, through the county Of
Martin into Floyd. There are now q
number OF wells in Floyd county In the
Berea sand. some OF which are 25 years
old, A number OF wells are now be-
Ing contracted for in that county.
on Beaver creek. IN Floyd county,
West Virginia persons brought In a
100000 gasser within the last week.
Lexington Herald
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
GOOD ROADS PLAN
TAKING Definite FORM
LAWRENCE COUNTY oReANIzA.
TIoN BEING PERFECTED AS
RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE.

The Executive Committee of the Good
Roads Association Of Lawrence county
had very enthusiastic meeting at the
office of Augustus Snyder, in Louisa,
on Monday, April l6.
The session was attended by the
Chairman Of each Magisterial District
in the county, save two, which is dem
onstrative that the magistrates of the
county used their usual good judgment
in the selection OF the Chairman of their
respective districts, One man only re-
fused to accept this responsible posi-
tion, and his refusal was not based up
on lack Of interest and good feeling for
the work. but due TO other causes The
other Chairman who was not present
did not receive the letter of notifica-
tion advising him of this meeting, which
is explanatory Of his absence.
The determination actuating these
spirited was a notable feature
of the meeting,
The members of this Executive Com
mittee present were Dr. l.. S. Hays, of
Charley; DR.. w W. Wray, of Rich
ardson;~ 20 John II. Mcclure. of Gallup
". B. Shortridge, Of Glenwood; John
Damron, of Trad; William Riley, of
YatesWlle; Augustus Snyder and Fred
| VI. Vinson of Louisa. The committee
also had with them the County Judge,
]. B. Clayton, County Attorney, C. F.
See, Jr. Jailer Noah Wells. and Sam
Sturgill.
There were various plans pertinent
to the purpose Of the Association un-
der discussion at this meeting and IL
Il al.
ident and Secretary of the Association
together with the County Judge and
County Attorney, should make a visit
in each Magisterial District for the
purpose Of the organization of the work
in that portion of the county.
And in furtherance Of that resolve
the aforesaid gentlemen went to Char
ley. KY upon Thursday of this week
land participated in the meeting there
which we believe can only. result In
good
| Upon today. the gentlemen meet the
people of Dobbins precinct at Gallup il
the forenoon, and on this evening there
WIN be held a meeting at Richardson.
The plan of organization determined
upon at the meeting of the Executive
Council embraces trip for the or
ganization of the remaining districts
in the county, the schedule of which is
as follows: A meeting at Fallsburg
10 a. m. Thursday, April 26th at Webb
Vile, 8 p. M, Thursday, April 26th; al
Blaine, 10 a. m, Friday. April 27th ano
at Trad, at o'clock, Friday, April 27th
1t is expected by the organization
that those persons in the neighborhood
of these meetings will show their in
terests in this work by their attend
ance at these meetings for the purpose
OF further organization, even at sacri-
flee of some time. 1t is the thought Of
those intimately connected with this
work. that a good start has been made
which, with the right spirit shown by
the people, VIII carry it through to a
benefit to all.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
Brick Laying Starts Next Week

The Louisa Baking company has let
the contract to a Charleston firm for
doing the brick work on their new
building to be erected on the present
site of the bakery Work will start
next Monday and the contract calls for
the completion of the brick work in six
weeks. The building will cover the en-
tire frontage extending from Dixon,
Moore & Companys wholesale grocery
house to the residence lot of t. B. Bill
lups The front will be of pressed
brick and the same pattern and color
as the new NJ. E. Church, South, laid
in red mortar.
The plans for the construction of this
building have been so laid that there
Twin bo no interruption in the work oi
the baking plant. The rear walls art
located farther back than the walls OF
the present frame building and thest
and the side walls will be carried tC
the second story height before the WORK
on the front begins. II will be hand
some two-story building. with attract
i've front
This business has grown steadily ant
has now reached volume OF produc,
tion that requires a larger building
This structure win take the place o
some frame buildings that have outliv
ed their usefulness aud the block viii
thus be much improved
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
STATE SENATOR MOORE DEAD.

Senator Thomas Jones Moore, forty
one years old, for four years Represen-
tative of the Tenth Senatorial District,
embracing Breckenridge, Hancock and
Meade counties, died of peritonitis, fol-
lowing an attack of appendicitis, in
Frankfort at 7:15 o'clock Monday night
at the Frankfort Hotel. He had been
i'll during most of the present extra
ordinary session of the General Assem-
bly, and had sunk rapidly since the
Capital Hotel fire, when he was car
ried down ladder to safety,
Senator Moore was a universal fav-
orite among members Of tho Legisla-
tilre and general sorrow prevailed here
tonight, despite the fact hope for his
recovery was abandoned several days
ago. He was never married. His moth
er, two sisters and five brothers sur
vive.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
Foop COMMISSION NAMED.

Gov Stanley has appointed his COM
mission to take charge OF the food pro-
duction situation in Kentucky In ac-
rordance with the conference to be held
at Lexington Saturday with officials OF
the Agricultural Extension Depart
ment. The members of the commits
sion are: M. .. Hughes, Bowling
Green, chairman; James Thompson
Owensboro; Peter Lee Atherton. Lou
Tisville: George Roberts and Joseph Le-
compte. Lexington; John A. Lee, Shell
byville: John u. Bucldngham, Paipts-
wife; Harry Hartke. Covington; X. E
Cooper. Hopkinsvillo; Joseph Robinson
Lancaster; Claude Walker, Hickman;
j. A. Berry. paducah.
SECURING OF seeds, acreage, cultiva-
ton and crop rotation win be within
tho scope OF tho commissions work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
pNEuMoNIA CAUSES DEATH.

Eleanor, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alden See, passed away last Fri
day night at the home of Mrs. Sees
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bartram, OF
Clifford, where they had been visiting
several weeks. She was nearly a year
old and her death followed a short ILL
ness from pneumonia.
The funeral and burial took place
Sunday morning. Among those from
Louisa, who attended were Fred See
and Miss Celeste See
Burial was in the Bartram grave
yard at the Falls of Tug.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
DID NOT EVEN KNOW The PRICE

A few days ago a farmer who lives
in the interior of Mingo- Co, brought a
load of potatoes to Matewan TO mark
et. The load was small. Bad roads
forbid a larger load.
This man had heard that he could
get one dollar and eighty cents per
bushel. He was surprised when he
learned that the potatoes We're worth
three dollars per bushel Such is the
nonchalant attitude of farmers who
have TO use poor or bad roads in mar
keting their products. The poor road
is between him and success.
Let the farmer who wants to mar
ket his produce and the consumer who
wants to buy his produce both get be-
hind the movement for good roads,
williamson News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
wELlMAN. PAGE.

On last Monday evening Mr.. Tom
Page, of Ashland, and Miss Maynie
Wellman, of this city, were united in
marriage at the residence Of the brides
parents In lower Louisa by Rev. NJ. A.
Hay. The bride is the second daugh-
ter Of Or. and Mrs. Ira Wellman and is
n pretty and attractive girl. Mr.. Fage
Is son OF Mr.. and Mrs. l. II. Page,
OF this place, and has employment in
Ashland where they win reside. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Page are very popular in
their circle OF friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
BISHOP BuRToN's SERVICE
LAST MONDAY EVENING

On last Monday evening at the NJ F.
Church in this city Bishop L. w. Bur
ton, OF Lexington, KY, delivered an
admirable discourse before a large and
intelligent audience Following the ser
mon the administration of holy COM
munion was observed.
The excellent piano and violin mu-
sic furnished for the occasion by Mrs
George Il. vinson and Prof. Hunter was
much enjoyed.
While in this city Bishop Burton
vas the guest of Mrs Hannah Lackey,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
FOUR SLIGHTLY INJURED
IN RAILROAD WRECK

Fireman A. Brumfield, of c. & o.
passenger train No S6, who lives at
Hampton City, suffered spralned
back when his train ran into freight
train near Pikeville. Three passengers,
all Pikeville men, were slightly injur-
ed. Dave New suffered slight injuries
to his mead Robert Ratliff was injured
on the leg and Sam Memery was hurt
about the shoulder.
The engine of the passenger train
and the caboose of the freight train
were somewhat damaged.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
EI STEWARD RESIGNS.

r. L. Stewart has resigned as man
Iager of the Mats Creek Mining com,
pany at Richardson so as to devote an a.,
his time to the Kentucky Gem Coa'
company operation in Carter county,
The latter belongs to Mr.. Stewart ana ana
Iohn q. Hatcher. They are mining 10y
TONS per day Of high grade coal anu
are having no difficulty in selling Il az
good prices. - e,..,-
art az Mats creek
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-04-20
ANOTHER GERMAN RoNER.

Z Boston, April 1b.-Charles M. Schwab
President OF the Bethlehem Steel COM
pany, was offered 100000, 900 by Ger
man emissary II he would cease making
munitions for the allies. This astonish-
ing statement was made by Mayor Cur
lev OF Boston, at big patriotic gath
ering here to-day. And this bie
American. who stood for the great
principles OF the republic, refused,
added the Mayor amid applause