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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
GRADE STREET IN.
PARK.
Wants to Improve the Fire
Departments Chance
To Get There.

Improvement OF san Jose street so
as 70 provide a short route for the
fire department TO the vicinity OF the
Highland Park schoolhouse was DIS
cussed al the regular meeting OF the
Highland Park Improvement assoc
cfatfon Friday night 1T one point
on san Jose street there is a large
hill. which is leveled would open a
route into Manhattan Heights. and
at another place there is a big de-
preston which the EIighIauders
would have filled and graded
More siguers to petitions for the
PAVING Of the route along the carllne
were reported az the meeting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Miners Strike Because
Of Stacker Exenbtion

Gebo, Wyo.. April 2o.-This little
mining town is 100 percent patriotic
An assistant postmaster was given a
deferred draft classification because
Of his JOB. All the miners I'm the Wiz
lage--0O strong-went out on strike
as a result.
assistant postmaster agreed 10 enlist
Whereupou the miners called a mass
meeting and voted money from the
union treasury 10 care for the mans
family during his absence. Only four
Of the zoo strikers were born IN
America
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

IF YOU'RE looking for a way TO
l make a gingham froclc. try this.
Pink plaid giugham IS here paneled.
coIared and cuffed with plain pink.
That sounds like Peter Piper picked
a peck Of picked peppers" but the
effect is easily accomplished by a
moderately skilled dressmaker. White
learl buttons outline the panel ana
finish the collar and cuffs. The collar
is sailor across the back The hat
matches the frock, as you see, ana
NAV be faced with black taueta 10
accompany the black patent leather
belt. or the costume can be enectiFeiy
carried out in all pink
month profits since last october,
therefore its financial success IS IN
questioned.
Tells What Fl PRsO Has Done.
I WAS glad 10 have an opportunity
az q tea one afternoon, 70 tel some
Of nv friends what Fl Paso had
done towards raising funds and after
hearing Of the success OF some OF our
achievements, they agreed most
heartily that FL PasO was wide
awake and a most important factor
in that great organtZauon-tne
American Red Cross-an organiza.-
ton for which II is q sublim privi-
lege 20 work and one whose emblem
a crimson cross, inspires love ana
reverence in the hearts OF all; love
and reverence second only 70 that
accorded 10 another crOss-the Cross
of C-1LTarv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Weddings.


Miss Elizabeth Matthews, OF Liber-
tv. Missouri, became the bride Of
Harry G. Moberly. OF Roswell. n NJ.
AZ a quiet service read by Rev. o. J.
Wade, Of Central Baptist church, at
his home on Montana street. Thursday
afternoon. The couple were attended
by Mrs. T. H Matthews Of Missouri
mother Of the bride: Mrs. z II. Hay
den Of Kansas City. and a few other
intimates. the wedding being solemn
lied at two o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs.
aoberlv are leaving Fl Paso Sunday
for their home IN Roswell.
Herbert H Bledsoe, OF the army.
and Miss Retha Herndon exchanged
their marital vows in this citv. Thurs
dav evening at 10 o'clock. Rev. O. !.
Wade being officiant and several
friends witnessing the service, at the
clerEvman's home. The groom WAS
formerly OF EdEefield. South Carolina.
HIS wife coming from desert. y r.
They are % be at home 10 friends at
e01 North FL Paso street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Awau.

Mrs. Joseph Hausinger, VIE OF the
secretary OF the police department.
left Fl Paso Saturday for Midland
Tex, where she will visit her mother,
Mrs l. Z. Rayburn-
Hfr. and MIS-. A. Stolaroff left Fri
day evening for Houston, Texas,
where they will attend the interna-
tionaI Bnai Birth convention In
route home they will visit with their
son in Austin for a few days.
Mrs George A. Mansfield left Fl
Paso Friday 10 make an indefinite Wis
It az several points in East Texas
Mrs NJ. 3. Elliott left Friday after
noon for Sheffield, Ala, TO visit with
relatives
Frederick r Warner leaves Sunday
morning for Grand Junction. Colo, 10
accept a position with the Derry
Bradfield Cigar company For the
past three years Mr.. Warner has been
immigration inspector in this city
and the removal OF himself and wife
Will cause regret by their many
friends Mrs. Warner was before her
marriage Miss Ruth West OF Detroit.
Mr. Warner being a son OF Mrs. j uiia
A. Sharp. -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
SPRING TREATMENT
Necessary to Purify Blood and Correct
Weak. Rundown Conditions.


Trying weather. exposure 10 storms,
the grip, hard colds. pneumonia. few
ers. dlphtheria and other blood -poi b.
soning. prostrating diseases leave the
whole system sub-normal-belOw par
we y and slow-blood depleted and
thin. with that tired feeling. poor ap-
petite, backache, rheumatic pains
delicate digestive power or almost
none az all The ideal treatment is
HOODS Sarsaparilla-to be taken be-
fore meals-thoroughly to purify the
blood and expel poisons. and
PepIron-to be taken after meals
to put power into the blood. give
strength, Increase red corpuscles and
restore tone. and do 90 quickly.
II there Is biliousness. constipation,
bad taste in the mouth. or "the blues"
the liver is torpid Take Hoods Pills
they rouse the Iiver and relieve all
liver ills, are perfectly compatible with
Hood Sarsaparilla and Peptiron.-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Gruen RrneeIet VFatches.

Gruen Bracelet Watches are the
most beautiful watches in America
Notwithstanding the superiority OF
these Watches they are not neces-
sarily expensive. We are showing
some beauties at prices ranging $50
and $50.
w. T. HiNBOn Company.
The Hallmark Store.
Mills & Mesa on the Plaza.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

These are the boots you viii like.
Made OF fine quality tan calf, have
double sole and military heel. They
are reasonably priced at s7.65.
See special window display OF other
stylish Spring footwear.
Ierner Shoe CO., 229 San Antonio st.
Mail orders given special attention.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

Observations taken
AZ Ba N. 7sth me-
ridlan tine 8 O. m
p Paso tine. April
20, 1918.
Forecasts.
Fl PaEo and vicin-
fly. Fair tonight
and Sunday; frost
IN the valley.
New Mexico: To-
night clearing north
portion. freezing
temperature north
and east portions.
Sunday fair: warm
er east portion
Arizona. Fair. eE-
ceut local snow
northeast portion.
Sunday fair.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

Alexandra. La. April 20.-Crazed by
religion. according 10 the police, Hen
ry Bohaunon, 40 years old. farmer,
killed his wife and daughter with an
ak as they lay sleeping at their home
near here. BOhannOn came here yes
terday and surrendered TO the sheriff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
FInMER RnnTH Al ~ PARTY.

A Hover bootn VIII be one OF the
features OF the Navy league May day
celebration at Washington park on
May 4. Mrs. n. A. St Peter is 10 be
in charge Of the both and would Ike
10 hear from persons who can donte
flowers for the booth. Her telephone
is 565S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

HaIifaL. \. s, AprII -U.-BIame TOT
the collision between the NOrwegla ian
steamer limo and the French munltion
ship Mont Blanc which resulted IN
the loss Of 1900 lives here on Deem
Der 6. was placed on the Mont Blanc
by Justice Drysdale, in a decision filed
ia the admiralty court today IN the
libel and counter suits brought py
fbe owners OF the two vessels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Fl Pagoans Returning.

Mrs T. ". Lorentzen Is returning
Sunday from a trip 20 New Mexico.
Mrs. x Franklin has returned 70 Fl
Pasp. following a pleasant stay st the
ranch Of senator A B Fail. near Three
Rirara. \ II
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

Proper forms of social stationery.
engraved as they should be. can be
obtained at the Fl Paso Printing Com
nanv- 10s w Main St.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
NepsBrevities

Southern Pacific train 10. 9. from
the east. on the c. H & s. A., due al
$3.50 p. m, is reported 10 arrive at
5-25 p. m. All other afternoon and
night trains for today are reported on
time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Dr. MaEruder. Dentist. Caples Bldg.


London, Eng. April 2o.-Sir William
James Bull has given notice that he
viii submit TO the house Of commons
4 resolution 10 extend the military
service act TO all unmarried women
between the ages Of I9 and 80 for
work Of national importance. Sir VIII
liam is uuionist member for Hammer
smith.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

West Texas; Tonight fair: frust north
portion freezing IN Panhandle Sunday
fair rising temperature north portion.
Relative humidity IN Il Pas0 az 4 ?. N.
Saturday IS percent.
Precipitation last p hours CruchssJ...
State OF weather --.-..--.-r
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

fredz OF records,
graphs which Dr.
with him 10 prove
his statements. 4t
dramatic. vital and
OF the battleflelds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Increase Rates on Naval stores.

Washington. d. c. April TINE
Mallory and Southern Pacific steam
shin companies were authorized to-
6av bv the Interstate commerce com
mission TO increase rates on naval
stores from Galveston 10 New forF
by varying amounts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

nfHdavits. photo
Hills brought back
the truthfulness OF
Is one OF the most
Interesting stories
ever told
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

DR.. 6. +. Cameron, Dentist au--S
5th floor Saples Bldg. Phone 1881
Surgical shock Cases Recover New.
Philadelphia, Pa. April 20.-Dr. VIII
liam T. Porter, OF Harvard college.
who recently returned from a visit 10
French hospitals. told the members Of
the American Philosophical society In
annual meeting here yesterday that
physicians OF the allies have made
such progress in treating surgical
shock cases that thrse-fourths OF the
soldier patients now recover He spoke
particularly of surgical shock as dis
tluct from shell shock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
WEATHER BULLETIN.

c. s. DEPARTMENT or AGRICULTuRE
WEATHER BUREAU.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

Hay Fever. Catarrhal Deafness. New
and effective treatment. Drs- Nc
Carthy & Mccarthy, OsteOpathic Ply
sicIans, 502 y. oregon. Phone 2i96.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

aTerchants' Lunch zoe. Groesbcck
Duo. CampbelIs Cafe.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

Dru. Carpenter and BrittOn, eye.
ear, nose and throat. Roberts San
uer Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

Spain Makes Columbus nay ltol0ays
Madrid, Spain, April 20--rhe span
fish government has decided 10 make
October Il, the date OF the discovery
of America by Columbus in 1892.
national holiday hereafter. This &C
tiou is taken at the request OF the
Standardization republics.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-16
BROWN HELD UNDER
THE ESPIONAGE ACT
County Man Accused of "Cuss-
ing" Government.

John Brown, .well-known resident
of the mountain section, west of the
city, was arrested yesterday by Dep
uty Marshal e, W. Athey on war
rant sworn out before United States
Commissioner Harry A. Downs, and
approved by District Attorney Wal
ker, charging Brown with violation
of the espionage act. He was brought
before Commissioner Downs, who
continued the hearing OF the case to
Saturday afternoon, Brown being re-
leased under bond of $1,000 for his
appearance at that time.
The specific charge against Brown
Is that he "cussed'' the government
recently when he went to purchase
flour at local house. He was told
that he could not buy flour made en-
tirely of wheat-that the government
required that a certain percentage of
the -four be Of other cereals. 1t is
said that Brown then expressed him.
self very forcibly concerning the
government and Its functions, espec-
tally with reference to its interference
in the affairs Of private individuals.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-16
Berkeley County Buyers
OF Third Liberty Bonds

Through the publication OF the
names, every man will know If his
neighbors are for America or the
Kaiser. Read the list each day
Additional buyers OF Third Liberty
Loan Bonds since last report:
Chas. D. Eubanks.
Chas. L. PitZer.
Miss Lou Ellen Seibert.
Miss Emma S. Seibert.
F. NJ. Yearick
Harlan Seibert.
Mrs. Clara M. Cotter.
MRS. Louis G. Harley
Misses ~ and B. Miller.
L. P. Miller
W. S. Miller Co.
S. Nierenburg.
j. c. Wolf
j. Roy Nadenbousch.
walter Little.
w. P. Snyder.
Mrs. w P, Snyder.
]. g. Bowers
jos. c. Miller.
A. c. Nadenbousch
Elizabeth Miller.
Harry T. Miller
Douglas Miller.
Harry Criswell.
Ray Zimmerman.
lStaurt Perry
M Louise Griffith.
Fannie L. Griffith.
Eva l.. Shade.
Rachel S. Miller.
w. L. Gaff.
M. j. C. Westphal.
w. w. Westphal
Louise v. Westphal.
Mrs. David P. Talbot.
W. H. Wright.
Evelyn M Payne.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-16

Mr. w. e. vanMetre, Of near Van
clevesville, has purchased a hand
some Paige touring car from Mr.. r.
1. Hodgson. Mr. Hodgson just deliy-
cred the machine, bringing it from
Detroit in a three.day trip.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-16
Samuel S. Felker. Jr.

Samuel S. Felker, Jr.
Uniform Rank Jr. o. U. A. M.
M. l.. Compton.
Wolf Kirson.
w. Harley Miller.
G. J. Davis.
Norman j. Barricks.
Trustees Jr. o. U. A. M.
w. E. Durbarow.
J.. H. Smith.
Emma H. Smith. x
l.. F. Wilson cit5s ~
Joseph S. Frey.
f. E. Boley.
Morris Peltz.
r. w. Mercier
G. C. Timmons G. Bros.
Bailey T. Davis.
Frank Catrow.
Lena F. Benner
Ella f. Creamer.
John Thorn.
Elizabeth Evans.
Thos. F. Light.
Mrs. Thos. F.. Light.
Grover l.. Vann.
ID. H. Dodd.
Mrs. d. III. Dodd.
Nettie Ardinger.
Amelia G. McKown.
Jos. L. Campbell.
F. w. Woolworth Co.
J. Frank Briscoe.
Kate Campbell.
Jacob Sites.
Mrs. Jacob Sites.
Auburn Wagon Co.
G.. Ray Botti.
Mrs. Luigi Botti.
Gloria II. Severance.
A. NJ Butts.
Jewett M. Smith.
j. Melvin Macdonald.
Max Won Schlegell.
Mrs. Max Won Schlegell.
John Won Schlegell.
Chloe v. Holt.
Chas. d. Eubanks.
G. G. Kimball.
Mrs. jamie L. Whitcare.
JOS L. Snyder.
Miss Hattie L. Snyder.
F. II. Anderson.
d. B. Shickles.
d. Floyd Evans.
Clyde p. Smith.
Stuart w. Walker.
Mrs. Annette 4. Walker
Charles w Shipper.
Frank w. VanHorn.
Harry A. Wyatt.
John Il. Boyd.
X. M. Dixon.
George L. Marten.
George w VanMeter.
J. Melvin Ripple,
IT, A. Evans.
Edgar G. Trout
Harry L. Marshall.
Rev. Chas. G. Durkee.
Sara Elizabeth Dorm.
Jos. s. Frey.
Elmer Swope.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-16

H. S. Thompson
Miss Mary Opie Tabb.
Mrs. Mammie E. Needy.
S. II. McKown.
George r. Ashton,
Miss Maude f. Gatrell
VIM. G. Seibert.
w. l.. Tice.
e. E. Smith.
Chas. H. Pitzer,
Wilbur e. Gain.
Albert w. WIhitacre.
Y Adora M. Robinson.
w. Homer Johnson.
Harry Smith.
Harry Robbins.
Mrs. J. Roy Nadenbousch.
Mrs. Alice A. Kerney.
H. B. Tabler.
Mrs. Marion Gano.
Raymond e. Kershner.
F. w. Payne.
Geo. E. Manspeaker.
John r. Jones.
Mrs. A. C. Burns.
BUY LIBERTY BONDS
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-20
MERCURY FELL
DOWN IN HURRY
Sudden Cold Snap Arrived and Sent
Thermometers Down to the
Bottom Instead Of Over
the Top.
BIG AFTERNOON DROP
Twenty-Five Degrees In Three Hours,
From Noon to Three O'Clock,
Was One voipIanIns
Stunt.
BIG AFTERNOON DROP

The cold wave scheduled to arrive
in this section today was about twelve
hours ahead Of time, and the mercury
in the thermomete yesterday after
noon gave an exhibition of tumbling
that hasn't been equalled since the big
drop In 1911 when the thermometer
did some unusual acrobattc stunts The
thermometer this morning at seven
o'clock officially registered the tenn
perature at four above
During three hours yesterday after
noon from noon until three o'clock, the
thermometer tumbled twenty-nine de-
grees, going from ffty-three at noon to
twenty-three at three o'clock.
At seven o'clock last night the mer-
curry had tumbled down into the If
teen mark, and this morning had
climbed eleven degrees further down
into the trenches.
Unofficial thermom eters had the tenn
perature as low as zero at seven
o'clock or shortly afterwards. The to-
tai drop IN temperature was forty
three degrees.
The weather man holds out some
hopes of warmer weather tomorrow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-20
CH|LO'S TONGUE
BECOMES COATED
IF CONSTIPATED
WHEN CROSS, FEVERIsH AND
SICK GIVE 'CALiFoRhiA
SYRUP OF FIGS"

Children love this fruit laxative,
and nothing else cieanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop play
Ing to empty the bowels, and the re-
suit is, they become tightly clogged
with waste, liver gets sluggish. stom-
ach sours, then your little one De-
comes cross, haIf-sack, feverish, don't
eat. sleep or act naturally, breath is
bad. system full of cold, has sore
throat, stomacn-ache or diarrhoea.
Listen, Mother, See II tongue is
coated, then give a teaspoonful OF
"California Syrup Of Figs" and in
few hours all the constipated waste,
sour bile and undigested food passes
out OF the system, and you have a
well, playful child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup OF Figs" because 1t Is perfect
~ harmless; children love it, and It
never fails to act on the stomach, Nv
er and bowels.
Ask your druggist for a bot,
tie of california Syrup OF Figs,
which has full directions for babies
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly printed on the bottle. Beware
OF counterfeits sold here. Get the
genuine, made by California Fig Sy
run Company" Refuse any other
kind with contempt.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-20

ARE NAMED

President Justice Of Keokuk Com.
merciaI Club Names Standing
Bodies for Years
.. Activities.
President M. E. Justice Of the Keo
kuk Commercial club. has announced
committees for the year for the club
The following bodies have been nam.
ed:
Membership-W, V. d. Mas, I. r.
Carlson, Ike Younker.
Better relations with out Of town
shoppers. p Ingle, C. r. Armen.
trout.
Accommodation for the park. r.
Mccarthy r. F. Renaud
Market grounds-Jacob Schouten. C.
w. Durrett.
Good r2ads-J. B. We'll. George Baur.
The committee on better relations
with out of town shoppers was sug-
gested by DR.. Armentrout at one of
the meetings Of the club last fall, and
his ideas will be followed out. The
park accommodations were suggested
by j. T. Mccarthy who will lead this
committee. 1t was his idea to furnish
tables and arrange for gas plates. or
to sell coffee TO automobile visitors and
picnic parties.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-20
THREE FIRES
IN ONE NIGHT
Fire Department Responds TO Three
Calls During Might
Two at One
Place.

Lightning. according to the old
adage, never strikes twice In the
same place, but the laws governing
lightning seem to have no effect
when applied to chimney fires. Three
still alarms last night called the fire
truck s many times. two of them to
the residence of Ed. Plug, 1913 Main
street
The first came at $50. A chimney
fire was the cause. The second came
at 7. The same chimney caused the
second alarm to be sent in. The
third came from 1903 Exchange A
chimney at the home of VIM. Ewers
was burning out. The chemical ex-
tfnguisher was used on all three
fires.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-20
CITY NEWS.
Best grade lump coal sintol

Best grade lump coal Sinton.
Attend r. n. A. program and
penny supper Thursday night, Feb. 81,
Watch for date of operetta The
Rival" by Keokuk Ladies' Glee club.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wad-
den, 1926 High street, a son, Tues,
day. Feb 10.
Ashes removed Phone Red 1902.
Good clean Springfield egg coal.
Jas. Camerons' Sons.
The men of the Congregational
church and friends will meet for a
social hour this evening.
The body of the late Mrs. Con
stance Stuckert was taken to st.
Louis last night for cremation.
ALI Woodmen, their families and
friends are invited to card party,
dance and entertainment tonight,
Woodman hall. No charge.
-Keokuk camp NJ. w. A. No. 622,
will hold It's regular meeting tonight
at Woodman hall All members are
requested to be present.
Let us send you a load Of Spring
field egg coal for your furnace. Jas.
Camerons' Sons.
"A marriage license was issued
yesterday to Joseph Blinke, %, and
Mary Liza Perkins. 20, of Quincy.
They were married by Justice e. E.
Hawkes..
Best grade lump coal. Sinton.
Regular meeting of Keokuk aerto
No. $50. F. o. E., tonight at Eagles
hall, 407 Blondeau street, at 8 o'clock.
Visiting brothers always welcome.
Chas. A. Noakes, secretary.
Watch for date OF operetta THE
Rival" by Keokuk Ladies' Glee club.
The local lodge Of F. o. E. will
hold a farewell social tomorrow even
ing in the hall. It will be in the
nature of a farewell party for the
drafted men of the order. Two will
leave with the next increment next
Saturday morning and four more will
probably leave later as they have
been placed in class one.
Springfield egg coal, the right
kind for your furnace. Jas. Gamer
ons' Sons.
Charles E. Bogue of Davenport,
who has relatives here, writes that
he is in France with the American
expeditionary forces. and that he in
tends to make good or not come
back. He tells of the fine treatment
being accorded the Americans in
France, and also of seeing the women
in France doing the work usually
performed by the men who have been
called to the colors THE folks
over here certainly did cheer us
when they saw us come In" he
writes. "They know we are going
to win the war for them. / tell you
the good old U. s. A. is the only
place, and don't you think it isn't"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-20
CONGRATULATED
BY MAXWELL
Wabash Railroad Man Sends Letter
to Industrial Associa-
ton, LaudIng
Efforts

w. c. Maxwell of the Wabash rail
road, has written a letter to John
Nagel, president of the Keokuk In.
dustrial association, congratulating
him and the town on the acquisition
of new factory here, which he read
about in The Gate City.
Mr. Maxwell says:
Il congratulate you and the asso.
citation. / am certain that the sue
cess in getting this factory even
though small one, will encourage
your association to increase it's of.
forts and that every factory that
you get will make It easier to get
Others as II is an evidence OF conf
dence to the people who invest their
money that Keol1uk is good place to
invest it."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-20
Auto License for 1918.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Feb. 90
Junk that 1917 auto license num-
ber."
This was the advice to Illinois
automobile owners today following
instructions sent out recently by Sec
Rotary of State Louis Emmerson to
automobile inspectors all over the
state.
The law states new licenses shall
be procured by January and Secre-
tary Emmerson has instructed his In
spectors to see that it Is complied
with.
The automobile department has
been equipped by Secretary Emmer-
son with a sufficient force of clerk s
and mailing equipment to issue four
thousand licenses a day. Besides
this, every city and town clerk in
the state has been supplied with 1918
application blanks for free distribu-
ton. Consequently the secretary does
not believe that there is any excuse
Tor further delay in securing 1918