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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
A GERMAN sWINDLE.

The Tinted States consul at Curacao, Dutch
West Indies. reports a fair market for Ameri-
can hosiery in that territory. This calls to
mind a trade trick of the Germans, which, it
no longer practiced, was being used up to a
very short time ago. German interests, mas
querading as American hosiery exporters,
would buy up large quantities OF the cheapest,
Iflimsest and poorest hosiery obtalnable LII
this country and consign it to South American
countries as American standard product. IL
bore the made in IT, S. Al label, and was cal
culated to disgust the Latin-Americans and to
discourage further trade with us. Following
up these consignments would come some of our
best hosiery, of which large purchases had like
wise been made by the German interests. but
this fine quality hosiery had the Made IN U.
S. A." label removed and the made In Ger
many label substituted, and was sold to the
Latin-American trade at little more than cost
This was calculated to convince the Latin
Americans that the German hosiery was much
more reliable and desirable, and to encourage
permanent trade with Germany. The chief pur-
pose was, of course, to hold the Latin-Amerlcan
market for German hosiery until after the war,
when trade could be quickly resumed and real
German hosiery could be substituted for the
camouflaged American product. In short the
Germans have been temporarily utilizing
American efficiency in the hosiery industry as
trade stop-gap until peace is restored. Such
actions as this should be combatted by the
committee of business men recently organized
to offset German trade propaganda in Latin
America. Meanwhile, we at home had best be
thinking of getting back to the protective pol
icy in order to keep German hosiery out OF the
United States, for Germany mas always been
our most dangerous competitor in that manu-
facture.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
NAuvoo, ILL, JUNE 6.

Rev. and Mrs. Frank Marston en-
tertained the senior class and teach
ers of the high school at a hotel in
Hamilton, Thursday evening of last
week. After this the party motored
over to Keokuk and enjoyed movie
at the Grand. Rev. Marston is prin-
cipal of our school and pastor of the
NJ. E. church.
George Dachroth of Nauyoo was at
Camp Dodge last Sunday for visit
with his son who is in training there.
Leonard Hudson and Luke Brown of
Nauyoo attended the Illinois state en-
campment in Peoria during the week.
Junius Berger who. attended bust
ness college in Quincy during the last
term, has been employed by the Maui
VOC state bank, a position his brother
held in that institution.
Ed Koehler of Mcdonald, Kans., is
in Nauvoo for a visit with his mother
and relatives and friends. The young
man left here about four years ago.
Henry Bossler of FIT. Madison and
Orlando Bossler of Keokuk were In
Nauyoo last Saturday to look after
their interest in the Bossler estate
which was advertised for sale on that
day The building is situated on the
corner of Eleventh and Mulholland
streets. and the heirs own the north
half of the property. The building
was erected after the Mormons were
driven out of Nauvoo and built OF the
stone blocks used in the erection of the
million dollar Mormon temple. me
public sale of the property failed to
naterialize on that day because the
official of the Utah church wanted to
secure II and sent wire offering ST.
500 for the property. which was az
cented by the heirs. The building and
LOT which are situated in the same
block and just on the south corner
of where the famous temple stood,
makes It a valuable relic for the Nor
mon congregation TO maintain. me
south half OF the building is owned
bv Mrs. Fannie Baumert of Kansas
CITY. who formerly lived here In Maui
VOC and which she inherited from her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. hnanst, ana
n il believed the lady has valuable
piece OF property. especiatiy II the
uorr,ons wish to secure it. The north
part of the building was soid very
cheap, many believe
Fred Haas and Art Voorvart are
nov, in France. so relatives in Nauvoo
have heen Informed. These two young
,ner will do their share in subduing
the Huns.
M,ss Grace ArgasS entertained
anaatI company OF lady friends In hon.
or ~ Mrs. Hernfie Theolen Of Chicago
who ie visiting relatives in Nauvoo;
clarence Newton and Ed Rose who
nero sent with the last contingent to
camp Gordon, Georgia, were returned
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
MRS. MAY HULL.

According to Mrs. May Hull. who
lives at 923 Sixth avenue, Des Moines,
work in her ten room house is now
like mere play. Few men folks under
stand what this means. They can't
realize the many steps woman takes
and million other things she does to
keep their homes coy and clean.
Only women know the true meaning
Of homework and the physical
strength it takes to make them enjoy
it.
Perhaps no testimony yet recorded
tells the full value of Tanlac any more
than Mrs. Hull's interesting story.
She says: ''Catarrh Of the head caus-
ed me a great deal of suffering. gen.
orally got out of bed in the mornings
with bad taste in my mouth and
dizzy headaches. / had no appetite for
breakfast. I was nervous and every
thing seemed TO upset me. At times
/ had to ask the children to play out
side as / was so nervous l could not
stand their noise.
Since taking Tanlac my improve
ment has been wonderful My head
is as clear as bell ! have a fine
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
DoNNELLSoN.
, . . = . . . . : . . 800

Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Mattern and Mrs.
John Heeber were keokuk visitors
Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Shaw and daughters
visited in Croton several days the past
week.
Miss Clara Mehl, who has been Wis
liting in Nebraska the past four weeks
has returned home.
THE Life of the Apostle Paul" will
be given in stereopticon views at ST.
Pauls church Sunday evening, June
|9, to which all are cordially invited.
G. W. Warren of Oskaloosa, visited
relatives here the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. NJ Hennies Sunday
ed at the Walter Roth home near
Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Kellar of Farm
ington, Sundayed at the Bert Barn.
|hardt home.
Mrs G.. w. Holdefer and son Robert
have returned to their home in Pu-
Iiaski. after a pleasant visit here
Mrs. l.. r. Reid and Miss Ruth AL
len visited with James Wilson at
Kansas City the fore part of the week.
Jim" is in training camp there.
Miss Leila Mattern of Marshalltown
is spending her vacation with
folks.
Mrs. Henderson was an over Sunday
visitor with her daughter at Ames.
Word has been received here that
Oscar Schick has arrived safely in
France.
/ Miss Eta Gram who has been at
ltending school in Cedar Falls, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Dinger OF near
Kahoka, Mo-, visited home folks last
week.
Mrs. L. f. Barnes. Mrs E. NJ Hen
mics and the Misses Anna Wiegner,
Elsie Meissner and Winona Barnes
autoed to Keokuk Tuesday.
Miss Leona Schock is visiting in
Primrose. Z
Mrs. J. G. Glare is on the sick list
Misses Elsie and Loretta Meissner
have gone to Cedar Falls to attend
summer school.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

! to their NauyoO homes, failing to pass
the examination The formers teeth
were not what was expected and the
latter was too light in weight. They
may be called on to fill other duties in
the service later on.
Nauvoo's Priscilla club were enter
tanned by Mrs. Joseph Ochsner,at her
temporary home in the old Winslow
house opposite the city park last Fri
day afternoon.
Last Saturday, both day and eve
ming, was another hummer of a bust
ness day in Nauyoo and if this state
OF affairs keeps up until late fall all
Of Nauvoo's business men will get
rich quick.
Hart & Dachroth and the Nauvoo
Shippers union have received their
supply of baskets in which to ship
their part of the coming grape crop.
1t is said the vines look splendid and
they are blooming fine. 1t Is too early
to predict the crop at this season.
Herman Jaeger of Peoria, ILL.,. is
visiting in the John Repplinger home.
Miss Villa Nelson who has been
employed in Farm Adviser Lloyd's Of
fee in Carthage has returned to her
Nauvoo home ard mother.
The Nauvoo ferry Is in the dry dock
at Keokuk awaiting repairs. The boat
has been out of commission for some
time, but will soon enter trade again.
Attorney Orr of Hamilton delivered
the address at the Nauvoo high school
exercises Tuesday evening.
i Nauvoo City Marshal John Johnson
is going to build a fine cabin, bunga-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
special Ordinance No. 4e7.

AN ORDINANCE vACATING A
PORTION OF RAILROAD STREET
IN REIDS ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF KEOKUK, IOWA, AND
GRANTING THE SAME TO THE
GAS TANK RECHARGING COM
PANY.
Whereas, the Gas Tank Recharging
company of Milwaukee. Wis, has re-
Gently acquired a tract Of land in
Reds addition to the city of Keokuk,
Iowa, described as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at point where the
center line OF Il street produced
would intersect the southerly line OF
Railroad street. in Reid's addition to
the city of Keokuk, Iowa; thence
westerly along the southerly line of
said Railroad street 66SA feet to the
property leased by the Taber Lumber
company to the Iowa Can company;
thence at right angle and in south
erIy direction to the Mississippi riv-
er: thence easteriy along the west
bank of the Mississippi river to a
point where the center line of Il
street produced, would intersect the
Mississippi river; thence at right
angles and in a northerly direction
to the point of beginning"
For the purpose of constructing
thereon a plant for the manufacture
ing of it's products, and
Whereas, the said Gas Tank Re-
charging company has found said
tract of land to be insufficient in
size for the purpose for which 1t was
acquired and needs additional land
for the purpose of erecting its plant
and operating same, and
Whereas, Railroad street in Reds
addition to the city of Keokuk, Iowa,
AUDITING on the land above describ-
ed on the northerly side thereof is
100 feet wide and is used only by
railroad tracks and is not used by,
the public generally for either foot
passage or for traffic by vehicles. and
Whereas, There are no streets be-
tween II and K streets in Reds adj
dition, which cross said Railroad
street, and y
Whereas, portions Of said Railroad
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
GET NEW KIDNEYS!

The Kidneys are the most over
worked organs. of the human body,
and when they fail in their work Of
filtering out and throwing off the
poisons developed in the system,
things begin to happen.
One of the first warnings is pain or
stiffness in the lower part OF the
back; highly colored urine; loss of
appetite; Indigestion; irritation, or
even stone in the bladder. These
symptoms indicate a condition that
may lead to that dreaded and fatal
r,alady, Bright's disease, for which
there is said to be no cure.
You can almost certainly find i'm
mediate relief in GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules. For more thar
200 years this famous preparation
has been an unfailing remedy for all
kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
Get II at any drug store. and if it
does not give you almost immediate
relief. your money will be refunded.
Be sure you get the GOLD MEDAL
brand. None other genuine In boxes,
three Sizes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
Obedience is quite as honorable as com
mand; without it liberty is not a benefit but
a menace.-Ralph Adams Cram.
THE RUSSIAN SITUATION.

The entente powers have long been and still
are Of opinion that Japan should be given the
mandate of the allies to maintain order IN 81
IBERIA and protect it against bolshevlk folly and
German intrigue. Our government did not as
sent to this appearing to see In 1t some possible
impairment of Chimes interests. The entente
thereupon encouraged Japan and China to
form the military alliance entered into some
days ago and to cooperate in such action as
events demanded. This having been effected,
Washington was once more asked by the en-
tente nations to unite with them in authorizing
such action by Japan and China as the situa-
ton calls for. But again government dis
sents and suggests counter proposal that
the allies undertake by peaceful means to con-
serve the material resources of eastern Russia
How this is to be attempted is not shown, and
it is by no means clear that it can be done at
ali. The question arises therefore and NAV be
properly asked by every citizen concerned
about the wise and successful conduct of the
war, if we as nation are acting advisedlv in
this important matter. Are We warranted in
withstanding the unanimous decision and de-
sire of our alIies7 Certainly our government
has not vet given to them or to the American
people any satisfying reason or any cogent
argument why its views should prevail against
the Judgment of the entente powers.
Our president s idea, as understood, is wish
to demonstrate the friendliness of the United
States for Russia. But the best minds in Rus
STA, the real patriots, declare that the Russian
revolution was a terrible calamity. 1t would
seem therefore that our government should ad
vance better reasons than it has yet advances
for opposing steps that patriotic Russia an
all our allies feel to be wise There is no hop
for Russia while the LenineL Trotsly govern
nent is In power. Can we not better show on
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
How to Grow ASPARAGUS.

In the Farm and Fireside, a writer
says: THE best profit comes, find.
from the smaller and more tender
stalks, sold to more discriminating
buyers who have their preferences
for green and white stalks. The gem
eral buying public is content with the
larger and coarser punches. which
require longer to develop. but when
the cutting is thus delayed the yigor
of the plants is lessened.
1T has been my experience that a
punching equipment consists of suit
able tables and racks for holding the
assorted punches, first class tying
machines. and containers for holding
the finished lunches, all convenient
ly arranged, greatly facilitates get
ting the asparagus ready for market
This equipment we use in or out of
doors. according to weather condi-
tons"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
ABOLISH THE PRIMARY.

Ottumwa Courier: The primary
has been given a fair trial in Iowa.
1t is complete failure. 1t has re-
suited in lowering the standards of
official life in Iowa. In some instances
it foists upon parties as their legal
nominees men who could not hope
for hearing in conventions. 1t has
driven out OF politics hundreds of
men who are capable of filling Of
fees acceptably and with marked
credit to themselves and their com
munities. 1t has increased the cost
of running for office and cheapened
the reward for the successful can
didates. 1t has failed to produce any
of the improvements or reforms
which its authors said it would pro-
duce. 1t should be abolished
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

low or palatial residence on the lot
his wife received from her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hanna of Sonora
township some time ago. The proper
ty is known as the George Denner
property and contains an ancient
brick residence building which the
owners will have removed. 1t is one
of the most beautiful residence sites
in Nauyoo, both on the north and west
side of the lots.
Nauvoo's public library has received
another fine collection of new books.
Mrs George Marzolf, who we men
toned several times as being very
sick lady, with the complaint OF cry
sipelas, is now among her large cir
Gle of friends again, which will be
glad news to all who read this article.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

appetite and am not troubled vi
headaches. We have ten room hou
and feel SO much stronger that 4
homework is mere play, where befu
it seemed as il could never 8
through. ! feel that ! cannot prai
Tanlac too highly"
Many women are compelled to
down at frequent intervals during y
day. This of course is due to Tes|
ness, the foreruner OF serious ills
follow. At first there will be IA
guor, especially in the mornings, ni1
ness, dizziness, and sinking send
tions in the pit of the stomach. n
digestion becomes impaired. IN
comes shortness Of breath. cold nan
and feet, headaches, paleness q
circles under the eyes and fragge
pain across the hips.
In scores of cases Tanlac has o
the means of relieving women becaH
it gives tone and strength to the
tenn.
Tanlac is sold and recommends
Wilkinson & Co.. and other hrst
druggists in Keokuk and neal
towns.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

street are now and have been
many years past, both easterly
westerly of the property acquired
the Gas Tank Recharging conpi1
used and occupied by structures
structed by the Taber Lumber
pany and the Chicago, Burlingt0iI
Quincy Railroad company and
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
way company and said street Is
in condition for use by the p4
generally and is unsuitable
ficient and unnecessary for use
foot passage or traffic by 'ean
and
Whereas, 1t would be greadl
the interest of the city Of hso1
and the citizens thereof TO assisl
Gas Tank Recharging compsV
obtaining sufficient ground fa
location and construction OF It's
now therefore,
Be it ordained, by the city COZ
OF the city of Keokuk, Iowa:
Section /. That the city Of
kuk, Iowa, hereby vacate thas
and portion of Railroad sIes
Reds addition to the city Of ha
Iowa, described as follows, te'
Beginning at point Whes
center line Of T. street pf
would intersect the southerE y.
Railroad street; thence norneis
said center line of Il street p,"
10 feet; thence westerly ana
lei to and 10 feet distant iiV.
southerly side Of Railroaa
66S11 feet; thence at right als
feet southerly to the southern
of Railroad street; thence ri
along the southerly side OF
street $685. feet to the piacss
ginning, containing in all l'-
an acre, more or less. ,rs
Section 2. That the city OF
Iowa. hereby grants ana COW,
the Gas Tank Recharging
its grantees, successors anu
that part of Railroad So ~,
Reds addition to the city o. ., :.
Iowa, as described in secu''
hereof.
Section 3. That the may"
city of Keokuk, Iowa, De OF
hereby authorized and ah M
behalf of said city OF keo ;.r !,
and in the name of said eie "a.
cute and deliver the nee onsr
strument to convey the proys
scribed in section one here csr
said Gas Tank Recharg,n nsnss
section 4. That the expsn
publishing of this ordliia aus \
auired by law shall be paw ca1
said Gas Tank Rechargini ss,ncs;
Section 5. All oro anslict
parts of ordinances in co oia;ous
consistent with the pro'i''
of. are hereby repeated. ~ VI
Adopted this oath day %
D. 1918. HicsG
Aye-Lofton, Hemny' ~
Nays, none ED, S. nof
Attest: or.u rlet
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE
THE SALVATION ARMY Is THERE.

THE SALVATION ARMY Is THERE.
We used to look with tolerant air
they marched up the street with their band;
The tambourine, drum, and the shaky cornet
Brought smiles than pennies to hand.
they the poor and the child from the sum,
And took light to the darkest vice lair,
And wherever discouraged ones needed lift
The Salvation Army there
Over there where playing its drge they have built
Huts close the trenches and fire,
And they're passing out cheer, for dime or grim,
To men clothed in Misty and mire
Handing coffee and pie. and renewed hope and vim
To IAberty's they dare
Their lives cause-most unselhsh1y brave
The Salvation Army is there.
These soldiers whose weapons Java and cakes
And whose foes are discomfort and blight
Have the undying affection of all
Their khaki-clad brothers in Right
They never consider themselves, and they live
The spirit of care share and spare!
So I'm proud remark that in peace or in war
The Salvation Army is there!
Guy F. Lee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
Stimulus of Praise.

that praise is a strong stimulant to
good work. and he is right. "A man
can't work right, he can't think
right" he says, when he isn't hap
py And the only way to make him
happy is to praise him when he does
right and thinks right-and so you
haze ascending effort instead of Tat
dead level Of workmanship that just
gets by
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

friendliness for Russia by giving ear to her in
tclEgent patriotism rather than by deferrlng to
the architects of her indescribabe misfortuness
Are those bolshevik demagogues our friends !
Are they the true friends of the Russian people?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

Storm Lake Pilot Tribune: There
is absolutely no chance for the COM
ing Fourth of July to be other than
sane one even conceding young
America does not feel the serious
ness of the hour, and wanted most
awfully to have good time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
Burlington Hawk-Eye: What

Burlington HawkEye: What a
world of good those delayed Ameri-
can-buiit aeroplanes could have done
in the great battle in France this
week. But we will not stop to cry
over split areoplanes; the thing to
do is to keep on speeding product
ion and training.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

Germany went into the war with her eyes
Open says the kaiser. Chances are that when
she gets out of it both eyes will be closed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
Frequently Done.

Mitchell Gazette: The bible tells
us that man cannot add to his stature
but we know lots of men who have
succeeded in making themselves
small.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Des Moines Register: II it contin-
ues to rain all summer, this ought to
be a great year for watermelons.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

ahead two hours. Time is money; also, tempus
fugit.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-06

From France comes the cheering news that
the bray is being removed from the American
army mules That is mitigating the horrors OF
war somewhat.