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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
Should be Separated.
CITY NEWS.

"A divorce was granted Clarence
w. Jacobs from his wife, Della ia
cobs, by Judge w. S. Ha1ailton today
on the grounds of desertion.
j. w. Spicher of Elwood, H..
father Of Mrs. Mamie Bright, No. 8
North Water street is dead, the
daughter was informed today,
Mr.. Spicher was Is years Of age.
Charles A Rawson, republican
state chairman has announced the
Iowa convention for July 10 at Des
Moines. Representation will be based
on Governor Harding's vote at the
last election and will give over 1900
delegates, the largest convention ev.
er held in the state by the party.
District court opened today for a
short session, the morning being
largely given over to entering orders.
Judge Hamilton is still suffering
from neuritis and because of illness
returned to his home in Fort Mad
ison at noon. The present term of
court will be continued next Tues
day.
-Colored women and girls and all
christian workers who are strangers
in the city have been invited to an
entertainment given by the Woman's
Improvement and Loan club. Thurs
day afternoon at the Young Won
ems Christian Industrial Mission %
North Fourth street, at 3 o'clock.
There will be a program. Miss e. l..
Hepler will tell of her work among
colored people in Tennessee. Ad-
Is free.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
CITY NEWS.

Bernard G.. Van Pappelendam ana
Amelia Pappelendam, administrators
In the estate of ]. B. Van Pappelendam
deceased, were authorized to mort
gage any property in ]. B. Van Pap
pelendam's name at the time Of his
death, by Judge W. S. Hamilton, to-
day.
The graduating class Of the high
school boarded cars for picnic at
Wild Cat Springs early this afternoon.
Raymond Harness charges his
wife Flora Harness with cruel and in
human treatment in a petition for dl'
yorce which he filed today.
Robert H. Hart was appointed
temporary guardian of Anna De Witt
by Judge w. S. Hamilton today. John
e, Craig, who is guardian Of Evelyn
Talbot Minor, gave his report to Judge
w. S. Hamilton today. The report was
approved by the judge.
Mrs. Florence Battle was granted
a divorce from her shusband, Sidney
Battle, in the district court today.
No further word had been re
ceived by relatives today telling OF
the injuries to Thos. B. Stack, LOUIS
X. Ewing and Ben c. Barker, privates
with the 16Sth infantry, Rainbow divi
sion in France. The men were
wounded in an engagement May %.
Councilman d. J. Hemmy is IN
Mason City attending a meeting Of
the Iowa State Labor federation. MI
Hemmy is vice president of the or
sanization.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
Woman's Federation.

The executive committee of the
Woman's federation held meeting
last night at the Y. w. G. A, with Miss
Solomon presiding. Reports were
made by Mrs John P. Hornish of the
expenses attached to the mass meet
ing held at the Grand theatre Sunday
afternoon. Miss Dunlap. the treasur-
err. reported all expenses paid, with
balance in the treasury. Miss Jackson,
the secretary, reported the member
ship to be more than four hundred
with new membrs enrolled every day.
II was decided to make a city canvas
for membership with house to house
visitation, explaining the object Of the
federation and asking for MEMBER
ships. Mrs. c. M. Rich, who has been
city chairman for one or two other
successful campaigns, was made the
chairman. The ward and district
cha;rmen are to be announced soon.
Tha federation is meeting with most
cordial cooperation from the women
in all parts Of the city.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
HARDING'S FLAG
SPEECH PUBLIC
Chief Executive to Address Citizens
From Porch of Elk's Club
Friday Nieht-Prosram
Making.

Governor w. L. Harding viii make
an open air address on the porch of
the EIk's club home, Friday night.
A committee in charge of a pro
cram. now in the making, said today
that the governors address will i'm
mediately follow that delivered by him
at commencement exercises of the
High school graduating class in the
Grand theatre.
patriotic societies and the public
10 invited to attend the Flag day ser
vices of the Elks. The commence
ment exercises and those OF the ira
ternity will not conflict
The Keokuk Concert band is to fur-
nish music at the flag services
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THE NAUvoO
GATE CITY
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PauIs school in Nauvoo's St Marys
academy auditorium Tuesday evening
and there was a good sized crowd
nresent TO witness the entertainment
co finely produced. The commence
mont of this parochial school was also
held on this same, evening.
Nauvoo city dads held another spe-
,;aI meeting an evening last week to
~ and complete matters pertaining to
the sewer plant. Attorneys were pres
ia n. ND advised the officials about
connecting the city sewer to that al
ready laid by st. Mary's academy.
Tn. work may be commenced soon
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
hes MONIES FALLS;
MISSISSIPPI UP
liver Roads Under Water Between
keokuk and Alexandria Fall
roads Arc Not
Effected.
WARSAW LAND FLOODED
stand and Bottoms Inundated-Men
Hunt Mink and Rabbits When'
Animals Arr Driven

Government weather officials In
keokuk had today raised the estimate
II crop land in the Des Moines valley
hnder water from 5000 to 10000 acres.
The nes Moines has fallen a half
loot since Tuesday and it Is believed
That the crest Of the annual June rise
10 far as that stream is concerned,
has passed. The stage early today
was 1872 feet.
| The Des Moines river road is under
water, still, however, and yesterday
hnd today was impossible for hun
freds OF yards, short distance from
The Des Moines bridge
mississippi Still Rising.
The Mississippi is still running
high. It had backed over the Alex
Rndria road, three hundred yards be-
low the Electro Metals company plant,
Tuesday and today the water was run
hing in barren area across the road.
The same road at the south Of the
Dies Moines bridge could not be travel
ed and Missourians were forced to
nse Illinois roads in coming to Keokuk
|pr the trains.
Guard Roadbed.
ltdllIOhQ ScINlCC " dS hoL ChCStSu' VI
hicials OF the Burlington and Rock
ISLAND lines said.
Watchmen were kept guarding the
tracks near the Des Moines bridge all
day yesterday and last night.
The Mississippi at Keokuk was 1873
feet in stage early today and showed
"a rise Of seven-tenths of foot since
the last reading, Tuesday.
All OF the islands in the vicinity OF
Warsaw are under water and 5000 or
900 acres of corn land in the War
saw bottoms are flooded.
Animals Driven Out.
The river is expected to rise slowly
until Friday when 1t will begin 70
ceding.
When the water began rising early
Tuesday morning. hundreds OF rabbits
and mink were driven from their
homes, said railroad section men.
Two Keokuk men spent large part
Of the morning shooting mink. Large
numbers Of rabbits were captured as
pets.
Fish were seen jumping up in the
flooded Alexandria road.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
I,p,o Would Help.

LONDON, June FL am sure
that If exigencies Of the con1ilct re-
ouire us to call upon our alhes LOT
fresh efforts, japan Will live up TO us
obligations, Foreign Secretary BAL
fom,s declared today, at luncheon to
the Japanese mission.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

Mrs. Nancy A. Wilson and Miss
Agnes Fallon are spending the day at
Hamilton with Mrs. LIE Master.
Mrs. Harry H. Gansloser and daugh-
ter Elinor, have departed for their
home in Yonkers. N Y, after visit
at the S. A Miller home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
OF
CROWN PRINCE
German View of Battle is That Al
lies Are Beaten and Are
Almost Ready to
Quit

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
AMSTERDAM, June IL The
crown princes victory is one Of the
aravest defeats the entente has suf-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENT-Seven room house.
steam heat, gas, garden, in fine
neighborhood, and on car line. SIG
North Thirteenth ST. Apply to G. A.
Hassall, 201 Main St
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
WANTED.

WANTED-Old false teeth. Don't
matter If broken. l pay $500 10
$500 per set. Send by parcel posi-
and receive check by return mail. u.
Mazer. 2007 S. Fifth street, Philaoel-
phia, Pa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENTING. 924 Concert, five
room remodeled house, oak floors
electric lights, gas, city water and
inside toilet. Small family only.
John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
New York Money Market

New York Money Market
NEW YORK, June 12.-Money on
call, per cent
Six months, 6 per cent
Mercantile paper, per cent
Bar silver, London, 47Bd.
Bar silver, New York 9912c-
Demand sterling, s4.75-S2S.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

MRS. BECKETT JUST REID.
From eastern market. Visit dry
goods dept for new things. Lowitz.
Main floor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENT-No. 413 High. eight
room house. steam beat, gas and
electric lights. bath on each floor;
suitable for one or two families. John
Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
Surprise Miss Harrington.

Tuesday night miscellaneOus
shower was given by the millinery
girls Of Winger Bros, at Rand park
for Miss Cecil Harrington, 1712 Or
leans Ave, whose wedding to Mr..
Henry Loewenstein is to take place
soon. The shower was a surprise to
Miss Harm gton. A picnic supper
was served.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED-Electrici for e1gnt
hour shifts. River Smelling & ne
lining Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

Savannah, Ca, claims to be the
birthplace of the Girl Scouts OF
America
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR RENTING. 423 Palean, six room
house with bath and electric lights;
now being repaired John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

CARPENTERS WANTED - Several
good finishers wanted. Carthage
college. C. P. Sadler, Carthage, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR SALE-360 acres of a well i'm
proved farm in northern Missouri.
Good 5-room house, good barn, with
tool sheds, fair orchard, and every
foot of this ground is in cultivation
at the present time. Located one
mile from a town Of $500 people,
three good railroads. A big bargain
for a quick sale. See or write r. ii.
Bowen, Hamilton, Illinois. Phone 176.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
Tremendous War Order.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Servfcel
WASHINGTON, June ia ue-
u,endous order for var materials
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENT-1326 Des Moinee, partly
modern flat; four rooms each floor
John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENTING. 311 South Twelfth.
seven room partly modern house, re-
Gently papered and painted John
T>umelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENT-1124 High, eight room
partly modern house, no objection
to sub-letting. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
woman,s Relief Corps.

The Woman's Relief corps will meet
afternossl at Cameron's hall
for their regular session.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENT-424 Orleans. ten room
modern house, one Of the best loca-
tons in the city. John Tu1nelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENT-A nice front room
Phone Black 1912.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED hand stationary
gas engine, about h. p. Also wood
saw, circular, medium size. Address
Ed. P. Johnston, Hamilton, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR RENT-No. 1909 Johnson, seven
room modern house, exceptional In
terror finish. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED Stenographer having some
experience. Must be accurate, will
ing to learn and ambitious to improve.
Address Wholesaler" care this pa
per.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

MISCELLANEOUS.

GOVERNMENT NEEDS 10000 clerks
at Washington. Examinations every
where In June. Experience unneces-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

sary. Men and women desiring gov
eminent positions wrr>e ror free par
ticulars to J. G. Leonard. (formez
civil service e1aminer,) 1S6 keno3s
Bldg. Washington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED Reliable man to look after
collection Of newspaper subscrlp-
ton accounts in Keokuk. Weekly sal
airy paid Permanent position. Give
Address Publisher" care
Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED men and young
women, middle aged and elderly
men and women, also married couples
for good paying positions in Mount
Pleasant State Hospital, Mt Pleasant,
Iowa Write G. F. Apologize. super
intendent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
CLUB To PROVIDE
DETENTION WARD
Unity Members Decide Children
Should Not be Placed In Jail
Building With Grown
BUILDING IS SECURED
Second Floor Quarters Opposite Sta
ton House to be Used1clty May
Reimburse organi-
zation.
BUILDING Is SECURED

Movement has been sets afoot by
the Unity club of Keokuk to provide
suitable detention quarters for boys,
held by the police for crime. AS the
result of recent action of the or
ganization, the upstairs of a building
in police alley. opposite the station
house has been secured and will be
furnished for juvenile miscreants.
The city will be given opportunity
to take over the quarters after they
have been established by the club.
If the city is unable to pay the ex-
pense, members of the club will, it
was definitely stated today.
Should be Separated.
1.-THE matter has been before the
civic organizations for ten or twelve
years." said one member of the club.
1T is big brother movement. The
boys should not be placed in a jail
where hardened criminals and Of
tenders are lodged. A state law does
not permit the housing of children
with older persons for wrongdoing. !"
Expense of fitting up the deten-
ton ward will be small, it is believed.
G. F. Mcfarland is chairman Of a
committee appointed by the club to
arrange for establishment of the
ward
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED-A 1917 model Ford. Must
be in good mechanical condition.
Phone Red 566.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR SALE-S6 acres within l mile OF
Hamilton, well improved. A bar
gain if taken at once. see R. H. Bow
en-, Hamilton, Ill. Phone 176.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR SALE-64O acre stock farm in
northern Missouri. This is the best
improved stock farm in the state. II
room house, electric lights, water sys-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR SAI4ESOld light poles at s1.oc
each Keokuk Electric Co, Eighth
and Main
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED farm hand. miles
northwest OF Montrcse. Geo.
Montrose, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnished for summer
campers, Swiss cottage, swimming
beach. Three miles north OF Hamil-
ton Mrs. Ed. Boedecker, R Il. No.
l. Hamilton, I'LL.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
Party for Children.

Mrs. Julia Renaud Moore enter
tanned the children Of the Wells
kindergarten yesterday morning for
her son, Renaud Moore, who is a
kindergarten pupil This is the third
party given by Mrs. Moore this year
for the children Ice cream atld all
the things which go to make a real
party for little folks were served.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR SAEE-7 electric fans. Miller
the Shoe Man.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

men and Ia
borers See Mr.. kirch. Apply
American Cement Machine Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

wANTED-July /, modern five to sew
en- room house ON north side. T. c.
Merritt.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR SALE-Saloon and grocery.
Good business and location. Reason
for selling, in the draft Address h
Boekenkamp, 23461A State ST, Quincy.
Ill
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED-To purchase a high
grade piano, slightly used. Give
price and description. W., care this
office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED-Wash lady. Phone B, 1887.
Call at 1908 Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

FOR SAL E-Several hens. Some year
old. Call Thursday at AIT Morgan
street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12

WANTED-A good experienced wait
ress. Home Cafe. Apply at once.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-12
Brings Guest Home.

Miss Lydia Rich returned this
morning from Girton school at Win
netka, Ill, for the summer vacation
She was accompanied by Miss Bess
Emerine Of Chicago, who will be hel
guest for the week end.
Evening star., 1918-03-31

week after school to sock knitting ana
the finishing of the toes. In addition
to this, they take several dozen paaL1ii III
home every week to be washed, as Al
socks are washed before being dls-
tributed by this committee.
The response Of the appeal made sew.
eral weeks ago for 5000 pairs 70 meee
emergency orders are most grstrRKing, X ne.
as Ais pairs have been received. These
have been distributed and within the
last few days an emergency oroer mas
been received for 400 pairs
Artist Gives Proceeds to Red Cross.
Mrs. Newell w. Tilton of New York,
a granddaughter of the late John Bige-
low. and one of the increasing circle
of women of society who nave oecoIle
successful painters, will put her accom-
plishment to patriotic use by exninat-
ing for the benefit of the Red cross
portraits and miniatures done oy ner-
self.
lance to the exhibitions, but Mrs Tilton
will accept commissions to paint poT-
traits and miniatures and Will give 70
the Red Cross the proceeds OF hsl
work This she will continue TO 40
throughout the war.
The artist is particularly happy IN nsT !,
portraits of children, two of which Will
be seen, those of her small daughters
Mildred and Pyrma Tilton. In ner poI-
traits of older persons she mas fiaue @
use of strong color contrasts. Ine
portraits in the exhibition will include
those of Mrs. J. Cameron Clark, VINO
was Miss Teresa Fabbri and VINO is tne
daughter of Maj. and Mrs Ernest ":
Fabbri and great-granddaugn OF
the late William H. Vanderbilt; OF MIS-.
Forbes Robertson, Mrs Lorne McG1o-
bon, Miss Dorothy Bigelow, sister OF
the artist; of Miss Alexandria Emery
which has been lent by the owner. tne
Honorable Mrs. Alfred Anson, mother OF
Miss Emery, and of Mrs. Henry Potter
Russell, who was Miss Ethel NJ. B. Harri-
man, daughter OF Mrs. j. Borden Harri :
man, and whose husband is a lieutenant
with the American expeditionary FORCES IN
France.
ed on ivory, including portraits OF the
late John Bigelow. of Mrs: Poultney
Bigelow, mother Of the artist, and OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Simington.
Wonderful Record of Boston Woman
In recognition Of her services in knit
ting 100 soldiers sweaters in 800 days
Mrs. Katherine McGrillis OF East Bos-
ton last Thursday received two sets OF
gold knitting needles from Gov. Mccall
acting for members of the lower branch
Of the legislature. In a letter accom-
panying the gift Gov. Mccall said:
When I learn that you are seventy
seven years old. and that this work was
done only during the spare time YOU
could obtain from q very busy life,
am sure it is truly wonderful"
Liberty Kitchen Glasses.
The meetings Of the liberty kitchen
classes will be as follows:
Monday. 2 pm.-Georgetown Diet
Kitchen. Use of Fats"
Tuesday-1o am. Chevy Chase. sstf
and Huntington streets, Use Of the
Substitutes in Yeast Bread; II am.
Franklin School. Use of Peanuts;
m, Chevy Chase, Brown School, Use
OF the Substitutes in Cookies ano
Evening star., 1918-03-31

Phelps School. Use Of the Substitutes
lin Yeast Bread; 80 pm. Chevy Chase,
Brown School. volunteer workers.
Thursday-2 pm, 1901 K street
northeast, Use Of Soy Beans": 2 pm.
Emery school "Use and Value Of Fats;
l7:so pm, Casualty Hospital Meat
tSubstitutes."
Friday pm. Petworth Club. "Ex-
ltracting Pectine From Orange PEEL !;
1880 pm, Park View School, Use Of
Nuts'; 3:15 p.m.. H. D. Cooke School.
An experimental laboratory has been
tablished in which representatives OF
the food. administration will cooperate
with those Of the Department Of Agrf-
culture in standardixing war time rec
| ipes and putting them out in the form
in which they will be most useful. A
small building near the Department OF
Agriculture will house the new "kitch-
en-" Recipes from all over the coun-
try will be tried and their nutritive
values thoroughly tested. The work 10
in line with the laboratory work which
the Department Of Agriculture has been
doing In testing the nutrttive value OF
foods. Representatives Of the food ad-
| ministration are Miss Elisabeth G.
sprague, Miss Harriet Edgworth and
Miss Ethel Lof1in. Those of the Depart
ment of Agriculture are Miss Jean Mac
kinnon, Miss Foster and Mrs. Fannie Yeat-
man
Evening star., 1918-03-31

Continued on Fourth PAss.)
Evening star., 1918-03-31
our heritage and leave the mark Of our
great giving on a rejuvenated world"
Women for Rural Mail Carriers.

Women are to be taken on as rural
route mail carriers all over the country
ar a war emergency measure. The
first examina ton to which women will
be eligible will take place on April 81,
in all sections where there are vacan-
cies and where man carriers are unob-
tainable.
This is the first time since 1911 that
women have been eligible for such
posts, except in rare cases as substf-
tutes Previous to that time the service
was opened to them for a short time.
but while their work was satisfactory.
climatic conditions in the northwest
were such as to make 1t inadvisable to
use them generally and the privilege of
examination was denied them.
There are now in the rural route
service 200 woman carriers, holdovers
from those early examinations. Ac-
cording to the fourth assistant post
master general, who has charge of
rural routes. their services have been
quite satisfactory. and in opening the
field again to women his office looks
for gratifying results.