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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05
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We have now plenty Of rain and
corn is making a rapid growth. VIII
help out the potato crop.
Bvran McCallem had a very SICK
spell recently, but is out again.
Mrs. e. H. Lewis of keokuk, died
and was buried in the Vernon Gene
terry. She died in Keokuk and was
brought here for burial. She was a
sister of George Morris Of this place.
Mrs. Heckton DeHart died Sunday
after a spell of measles.
Byron McCallem's sister-in-law and
three children spent Sunday at the
McCallem home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Morris and rain
or spent Sunday at the John CASTOR
home.
Mrs. Geo. CASTOR, Mrs. Theodore
CASTOR spent a few days at the CASTOR
home. They live in FIT. Madison
The Red Cross social that was
billed for last Saturday evening was
called off on account of Mrs. HecKtor
DeHart's sickness. VIII be announced
later. ~.
Marion Cochran moved from the
Shuster house to the Dixon properly,
Parm Cochran moving to the Shuster
home. ",
will arrive at this place the fth 10
spend her vacation with her uncle anu
aunt. Geo. Morris and wife. she Is
employed at torrance Bros. 1e"elry
store as bookkeeper. o
F. G. Hemminger and wife nave
been on the sick list for the last le"
days. CIV
otto Marriott and family spent sun
dav afternoon at the Hemmlnser
NJ n. DeHart and wife and their
daughter. Mrs. Graves OF keosauqua
attended Mrs. E. H. Lewis funeral
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Armon Pirrott and
daughters, Louise and Florence and
Mrs. Christ Pirrott and daughter
Blanche of the Elyaston vicinity were
recent visitors of their relatives Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Champeau-
Mrs. Emma Sharp of Chicago is
visiting her brother John Sullivan
and sister Mrs. May Stidum, Mrs.
Sharp will also visit relatives at Car
thage and her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sullivan ST., of Burnside before
returning home.
Mrs. Emma White and family OF
lakewood received a card Tuesday
stating the safe arrival of their son
and brother Chester White over seas.
Chester is a fine lad and will be one
of our loyal soldier boys who will do
their bit in France
Mr.. and Mrs. James Odell have re-
ceived letter from their son Walter
Odell, who is somewhere in France.
Walter is well and he gives his adj
dress as Cook Otis w. Odell, Com
pany G.. 4th Ammunition Train,
American Elk. F." Mr.. Odell would be
glad to receive letters and cards from
his friends here
LelLn dOSIOTu O SulCaSO dIi 1'ou
Sunday night on the midnight train
for few hours visit with his par,
ents Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Hosford
Leith was compelled to return to
Chicago where he expected to leave
Wednesday for Camp Meade, Mary
land. His relatives and friends were
glad to see Leith even If he could
only make a short visit with them.
Edward Kane has been transferred
from Camp Dodge, Iowa, to Camp
Taylor, Louisville Kentucky. The 4th
officers training school has also been
moved from Camp Dodge to Camp
Taylor.
AS Mr.. and Mrs. William Fisher
and little ones were returning to
their homes northeast of Hamilton
Sunday evening after spending the
day with the lady's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. W. B. Jackson, the horse they
were driving took fright and upset
ting the buggy the family were land
ed in the ditch about three and a
half miles from lakewood. 1t is a
miracle that none of the family were
injured, but beside being badly
frightened no injury was done
Mrs. George Peters, who was oper-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05
RED FLOODED
MEN FIGHTERS
THEY RIIIE TILE HH0DI
THEY RULE THE WORLD

he'd blooded men are born leaders
IN every walk of life and fight intelli-
sr with both brain and muscles
iney are always live wires, smiling
a.. anu luii OF ginger; keen, alert on
oo eh Toes and ready for anything that
aU thelr way. Work is pleasure
'nv tney land on top every time.
a., iou VIII not find a strong success
~, ,.;.t Lnah or woman trying to plug along
, %a.n poor health or weak nerves. They
.; az" better, they are wise and see to
ma. uat their blood has plenty of good
,;s eon IRON and their nerves at all
ules loaded with Phosphates-the
nerve food
a.. a leadlng doctor says, "Show me
, naous' healthy, successful man or
Una, .ollan and you can bank on it every
ui.s their bodies are just loaded
n n.on IRON and Phosphates." Another
- physician says. There is
ro need OF anyone going through life
o ,say' miserable, played out, tagged
s,;,, nervous when phosphated Iron
W. M Always put energy and vigor in
CO... ooGy' mind and nerves. This
s sanie doctor also said with the
We loaded with PhosDhated Iron
s sDu can fight life's battle at any
s sr OF the game and be winner at
every turn"
nr Run Down man or woman in
rogu stage of life, if you feel all in.
e nerves are all shot, and life
DIS DIS nke one continual drag and
70 ' rIy from day to day, get next
r. Yourself, wake up, take brace.
ana IN supply of Phosphated Iron
WI, u take a new lease on life. You
f.o .. once again feel like a live one and
NJ the world with the smile that
WINS Are you game,
t;o. insure physicians and their pa
nbat S receiving the genuine Phos-
Sa"u iron, it has been put up in
ore 9aies only, so do not allow deal
~ s 10 give you tablets or pills. Insist
~ capsules. McGrath Bros. Drug
si Ut heokuk. Iowa and leading drug
'ists everywhere.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05

Mrs. Lewis Wagner. Of Fort Mafk
son, Is visiting homo folks
Rev. P. Benthfn and tho following
delegates, Misses Elda Dahms ard
Deida Ball. to represent the Evan
geijcal league, Mrs. l. E Haffner aa
superintendent of the elementary do<
pzrtmeut and Miss Anna Wfegper an
treasurer Of the Southeastern Foua
district, win attend an EEaugsftcas
league and Sunday school convention
at Muscatine, Iowa. on July 9-fa- The
latter two also go as delegates for
the Sunday school
Mrs. l s. HepZei and children, oS
KeoAl,rk, are visiting home folks
Charles and William Alien motored
to Clarinda, Iowa, Tuesday to VISIT at
the Henry Harnagd home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05

The stress of war does not wholly
divert attention from little affairs IN
England Thus the conststory court
of Manchester sustained the appeal OF
a parishioner for removal OF four Of
fhe SIX candlestcks ION the reliable
of St. Augusttne's Iouge Moor Two
altar lights, the plaintiff claimed.
were properly symbolical. six we're a
waste of space and light.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05
IIpthirkable,

New York World: 1t would nave
h,.n imposible to convince the third
George of England that the fifth
Sooree would one day eat buckwheat
oaL,as in an American canteen at his
-, ,,ita1 and practice baseball to partt
.i,,,te in a Fourth of July celebration.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05
MEETING TO
DISCUSS RATES
oubIc Utility Attorneys Requested to
Hold Meeting in Near Future
TO Talk Over the Rate
Question.
JUDGE WADE SUGGESTS
sends out Letter to Attorneys and
Representatives of Utilities
Companies Asking for
Quick Action.

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 5.--Judge
Martin j. Wade has sent out the fol-
lowing letter to the attorneys and
repres entatives of the public utilities
companies of Iowa regarding another
meeting to be held in the near future
n consider the rate question:
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 2, 1918.
Gentlemen are probably
aware of the conference held by at
tornevs and representatives of cities
and utilities companies at Des Moines
last week. This meeting was called on
nv suggestion, that in these times
here ought to be some way of adjust
ing rate problems through a board of
arbitration where the parties can not
agree. The number Of cases already
commenced and others, in prospect,
render it absolutely impossible for the
court to handle all these cases with
snv expedition. The meeting was
very fruitful, and I found the senti
ment very fine. Matters discussed
we're:
N. That the changed conditions
giving rise to a necessity for read
iustment of rates, should be looked
upon as an incident or war conditions,
and that their consideration and de-
termination ought to be approached in
that spirit by interested parties on
both sides.
(2l. That in view Of constant
changes in conditions any rate fixed at
this time, must in a certain sense be
temporary. and that in view of the ex-
pense incident to the trial of such
cases. there should be some way OF
fixing rate which can be changed
as conditions change. Every one can
see that If the war were to end tomor-
row, or inside OF a few months new
rate might be demanded, and might be
justified.
(3). In many states, public utilities
commissions exist for the purpose OF
fixing rates; that it is just as practical
to work these problems out through
an agreed commission. as it would be
If the law provided for a commission.
OF course a commission IL appointed,
would be Of high class, competent, dis
interested men-probably as hagh
class men and possibly better men
than could be hoped for in legal
commission.
Who Should be on Commission.
az. That the commission should
be composed Of men agreed to by in
terested parties, or appointed in some
manner to be agreed upon, and Of
course the commission of controversy
to the commission would be purely a
voluntary matter.
(5). That with a competent COM
mission, for temporary purposes at
least, 1t vould not require an extend
ed trial though of course I assume
that the parties could introduce as
much evidence as they desired.
(6). 1t was felt that there should
be another conference, and that there
should be called into that conference,
representatives OF the League of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05

Canada's contribution to the cause
of world democracy consists OF fo o
900 men sent overseas and S'e0.poo;-
600 expended in war work. AN ad,
mirable record for population Oh
Z. 200.001
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half pound son The little one was
born Monday, July, l.
Miss Mildred Mills of Warsaw Is
visiting this week with her cous1ns
Kathryn and Patricia BerdoH
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05

musical sensation Boston Herald
1.-The NaVassar Band at Big Island
Park tiches the ears of its audiences
with easy airs, stirs their blood with
enthusiastic rhythm. clogs their
senses with time. tune and Jingle and
arouses them with original and pic
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05

"The Ma Vassars are a sure enough
Brain Storm Band They blew them
selves into the arms and hearts of two
hundred thousand people yesterday
and got the glad hand from every
body."-Chicago Tribune
The NaVassar Ladies Band proved
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-05
Men Welcome
Mosi,eE's Friend

A D-ssy that Every Man Owes 60 Those
Who Perpstuate cha Race,
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AT THE .kEOkUk cHAUTAUQuA JULY 228.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
THE UNITED WAR WORK.
Winneshiek County Had $4,000
Reported i'm Tuesday Night.

The United War Work Campaign
carried out in Winneshiek county
las Sunday was a great success, con-
sidering the inclemency of the
weather, which prevented many
from getting to the polling places
to make their contribution. Our
quota was $57,0 and yesterday
$4,000 was reported to Chairman
w. F. Baker. This report covered
all precincts, but out Of them all,
only two or three were complete, and
the others have more to report yet.
The east half of Washington twp.
which includes Festina, set the
mark for the county. Their quota
was s1075 and they gave $4125, and
certainly are entitled to great credit.
The quota for the city of DEBORAH
whs $4,000 and $4,000 was sub
scribed, and of course the balance
will be made UP, and possibly is az
this writing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
Death OF Rey. Scarrie.

Rev. S. A. Scarvie, one of the well
known pastors of the Lutheran
church in this county passed away
Tuesday evening, Nov. IL, at his
home in Glenwood township, after an
illness of several weeks, death being
due to pleurisy.
Rev. Scarvie was born in Tele-
marker, Norway, July, 16 1863, and
in the year 1872 came to the United
States with his parents, settling in
Fairbault county, Minnesota. He was
reared upon farm there, and pur-
sued his education in the graded and
high schools of Winnabago. At the
age of 21 he took up the profession
of teaching. In 1884 he taught
school until appointed county super
lintendent, and he was elected to the
Office later and served nearly three
years.
On May 4, 1893, he was married
to Miss Magdalena Iverson. Tney re-
sided on farm for year after their
marriage, then removed to Delavan,
Mimi. where he edited and published
the Delavan Herald for four years,
and was also postmaster of the town.
He wished to devote his life to the
ministry, however, and in 1893 en-
tered the Luther Seminary, gradu-
ating in 1901. He then went to Al.
lamakee county, taking charge of the
East and West Paint Creek congre-
cations of the Lutheran church, re-
naming there four years, and went
to the Glenwood congregation in
1906.
His labors were far reaching and
beneficial and he was an untiring
worker for his flock and church and
was always one of the very strong
and able ministers of the Lutheran
church.
Eight children were born to the
union, Stella r., Aria o., Stanley M.
Walter b., Norman G., Theresa c.,
Esther V. and Vivian c. NJ, who with
the bereaved wife and mother sur
vive, and they have the sympathy
of host of friends in the loss of
this good husband and father. Rev.
Scarvie was a man held in the high
/ est esteem by all and his death
brings sorrow to many friends.
The funeral services were held
Friday from the Glenwood church.
Rev. o. Glesne of1iciated. Prof C. X.
Preus, Rev. T. o. Tolo and Rev. ID.
c. Jordahl also paid tributes to the
deceased.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
sunday Picture Shows.

The matter of giving picture shows
on Sundays has been discussed more
or less in DEBORAH during the past
week or two. We understand the
that the matter was brought up at
the meeting of the Commercial Club
last Thursday. The proprietors OF
the picture shows have been ap-
preached on the matter, and they are
willing to operate their shows, pro-
giding the people want them to. OF
course shows are operated in many
other places on Sunday, and the
question has been brought up, why
not DEBORAH? How far the pfopo-
sition has gone to operate the shows
on Sunday we do not know, but IT
has been discussed quite freely pro
and con by many recently.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
Must Have Regular Meals.

1t Is said that the native in India
is extremely particular about regular
ity In his meals: once accustomed to
eating at certain hour he must stick
to it at all costs. An English engineer
had an awkward experience of this
when erecting 100-foot steel pole
with the aid of about thirty natives
and the minimum Of tackle. The pole
was halfway up when the "headman"
intimated that 1t was dinner time. On
ly the most desperate entreaties, cou-
pied 9Th threats, prevented the men
letting the pole come down with q
run, though II had taken several hours
to get 1t into this position.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
District Court ON To-day

Judge Houck opened the November
term of court on Nov. IL, and ad
journed on the 14th, until today.
The first case up will be the case of
LYDIA G. Stoner VS.. G.. Dahl. This is a
habeas corpus proceedings for the
possession of Darwin Sigurd Dahl,
infant son of the late DR.. and Mrs.
S. p. Dahl. The plaintiff alleges that
she is a fit person to bring up and
educate the infant and contends that
she can give him better advantages
ETC., than the defendant, who is the
grandfather of the child. The plain
tiff is half sister. of Mrs. Dahl.
The grandfather, G. Dahl, was APP
pointed guardian of the child by
the clerk of courts on Oct. 23, until
the child is 81 years old. e. w. Cut
ting is attorney for Mrs. Stoner and
Willett & Nelson for Dahl.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
G. L.. johnson Dead.

G. L. johnson, we'll known in De-
corahl and throughout WinneshielS
passed away last week at Lancaster
Wis, death being due to influenza
Mr.. Johnson resided here for thres
years, and when he first came here
worked for the Charles City Nursery
Co., and for the past year or SO was
an agent for the Standard Oil Co.
He left DEBORAH about three weeks
ago, getting fine promotion from
the company, and was making MS
headquarters in Dubuque, travelling
out of there, He wasburied at Nor
risonville, III. Mr.. johnson was a
fine fellow, and was member OF the
DEBORAH hodge of Elks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
Ex-President Taft Here.

DEBORAH was honored by visit
last Thursday morning from Elk
President William Howard Taft. Mr..
Taft spoke at Calmar the evening be-
fore to large audience, and those
in charge of the affair thought Mr.
Taft should visit the county seat, SO
he was taken over here by auto
Thursday morning, with Messrs. O..
P. Ode, R. j. Becker, Henry Closing,
Atty. Goheen and several Others.
Very few of our people knew the
ex-president was in the city. He ar
rived about s a. m. and was taken
to Luther college about 8:45, where
he made fifteen minute address to
the S. A. T. G.. class. He was intro
.duced by Pres. Preus of the college.
Quite number of our people who
heard of his presence here hurried
by auto to the college and fairly
good sized audience was present, and
most all enjoyed a hand shake with
the big, good natured ex-president.,
1t was the first time DEBORAH was
ever visited by president or ex-
president of the United States, and
We owe the visit to our good friends
over at Calmar, who so kindly con-
scented to bring him over here. Some
excellent pictures were taken of Mr..
Taft and citizens standing on the
steps at Luther college, by photo.
grapher John Longstreet. He has
made up number of the pictures
and in postcard size also and has
them for sale at his gallery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
Never Give Up,

No matter how old you are you
should never give up trying to better
your best. The spirit to give up Is by
far greater foe than years When
you think right and aim to materialize
your thoughts it's wonderful what you
can do. So root out the craven ideas
of life and keep your eyes turned
westward. Forget your years and
tackle the young mans task. What
you lack In freshness you VIII make up
in good judgment. What you need is
the attempt. Only when you make
the effort will you really learn what's
In you.-Pennsylvania Grit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
Albert Holverson Dies in France


Another death has occurred among
the valiant boys who Joined the col
ors from Allamakee, word having
been received by Andrew Holvorson
Aschem family, residing in Hanover
township, that their son Albert Hol-
version had succumbed to an attack
of pneumonia while IN service In
France. He was a member of the
contingent which left here in July
for Camp Gordon, Georgia, and was
shortly afterward sent overseas. 1t
was he who dropped the postal card
greeting from train in New Jersey
which was picked up and sent here
by a postmasters9for delivery to his
parents. mention of which was made
in these columns at the time. The
sincere sympathy of this community
is with the bereaved household over
the death faraway OF their soldie.
boy .--Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
Celebrated Golden Wedding Ami
versary.


Last Sunday. Nov. II, was an au-
spicious occasion in the lives or TWO
of our we'll known and highly re-
snected citizens, Mr.. and Mrs. john
Hargreaves, as it was their golden
wedding anniversary. 1t was Just
ffty years ago on that date that
Lucinda M. Dudley and John IL.
Hargreaves were united in marriage,
nv the late Elder Adams, Con-
pregational minister, the ceremony
taking place at Freeport, where the
family home was for several years.
Since 1875 the home has been In De-
corah. Six children blessed the union'
three of whom passed away, Tne
three children living are Mrs. Z. w.
F,ra,. of Crookston, Mimi, Leslie, OF
Minneapolis, and Robert who Is
Somewhere in France.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hargreaves have peen
two of Decorah's excellent citizens
al, these years. The bride Is In her
ssth year and the groom in his flst
wear. Both are enjoying exceliene
health. and it is our sincere WISH
that they will continue SO Tor many
aars and will be given the pleasure
~ health and happiness together un-
IN they reach many more arniVer-
carries Their many friends join with
rs in extending congratulations ana
best wishes to them. ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-11-20
EDWIN KNOKE
WRITES BROTHER
Sailor Boy Writes From PhIadel-
phia About Life i'm the Navy
CoNfMENDS IOWA
ON LIBERTY LOAN
Says for While it Looked as II
Philadelphia Was Not Going
4 Over But Finally Did
Philadelphia, Pa
Nov. 2, 1918.

Nov. 2, 1918.
Dear Brother:--How are you and
the "fiu" getting along by now. Got
the letter you sent, glad to hear
. from you. / am the central Y. M. G..
"A. now. 1t is about one o'clock now,
on Saturday. So John got the "fiu"
haven't heard from him for long
time. l suppose Albert Kern is in
the trenches by this time. That was
some letter that H. A. wrote. He
wasn't over quarter of mile
away from my tent all the while he
was in dock, but 1 didn't know he
was on that ship. His ship left here
about month ago and is over on the
other side by this time. There isn't
hardly two soldiers tell the same
story when they get back from over
there. 1t sure took them long time
to get across. The one old German
ship they got made it in seven days
the last time it crossed, faster than
it ever did before. Well in four or
five, months l may have chance TO
see how it looks over there, Ha! Ha!
We had three frosts here so far this
fall. I must say Iowa sure did good
with the Liberty Loan. For a while
it looked like Philadelphia wasn't
going over the top, but they finally
did at last. The old ship New Hamp-
shire that I was on is across the
pond. / understand that my pay was
raised on the first, but don't know
how true it is. Well will close, as
news is scarce as land in the middle
of the ocean.
Goodbye
EDWIN R. KNOKE
Camp Sims, Phil.
Crew 379 Navy Yard.