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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13
PARKS IN CALIFORNIA.

Western Empire: California's scenic
mountains and delightful beach re-
sorts have lured thousands upon thou.
sands of pleasure seekers from all
parts OF the world, but nature has not
been unassisted in attracting visi-
tors.
With keen foresight and an appre-
citation for what tourist traffic means
to the building up of communities and
the state in general, citizens of Cali.
fornia have spent millions IN provid-
ing parks and Fairgrounds.
OF course the greatest attraction IN
this line Is the Yosemite National
park, but this is so well known that
1t will be omitted from consideration
here The work of individual locali-
ties is less generally comprehended.
1t was about 1871 that the legisla-
ture OF California purchased the site
for the Golden Gate park and pre-
scented it to San Francisco. But few
city parks in the United States have
received SO much attention from the
general public as has this spot,
which has been built up by over
coming many adverse conditions.
Originally the Golden Gate park
consisted OF nothing but sand dunes.
and it was necessary to import from
Africa creeping plant that would
grow on them and aid in checking
the wind from moving them until
man could create proper soil and in
| troduce other vegetation.
But San Francico is not better
! provided with parks at the present
! time than many other cities of the
state, il population is taken into con-
.sidera tor. Almost every city has
established beautiful parks and re-
creation centers.
In the City Of Los Angeles there
are 46 public parks maintained by
| the municipality. They comprise a
total of 4,159 acres. The largest
park in the city is Griffith, con.
tanning 1929 acres.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13
STARc-HiNG WATERMELONs.

San Francisco News Letter: A
woman who was about to buy a
watermelon in an Eastern city mar.
ket recently noticed that the stem
was covered with blush, starchy
paste, which she took to be dis
ease. Otherwise the melon seemed
to her q choice specimen of the
melon growers art. She could not,
however, be persuaded to take it un.
til she had looked over many others
in the dealers assortment and found
that all were similarity affected
Many careful buyers may have the
same experience in buying water.
melons this year, but they need have
no fear of inferior quality because
of the unusual appearance of the
stem. lit is not disease. but
a means of preventing one Of the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13
Simplicity of character is the natural re-
suit of profound thought.-Hazltt.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REIMBURSEMENT.

From the Office of Col Arthur Woods, the
assistant to the secretary of war, comes to The
Gate City circular of more than ordinary IN
terest. 1t is discussion by Mrs. Woods, wife
OF the assistant to the secretary, of the psychol-
ogy of reimbursement in its bearing on the pres
ent development and future safety of the United
States The official status Of the. writer and
whether salaried or otherwise is not stated but
of her competence to speak upon the matters
which are the bject of the bulletin we are
happily left in no doubt The circular tells us
that 'she is keenly aware, In this as IN other OF
her husbands duties, OF the human factors IN
yolyed in economic and social problems" and
that when her husband was police commissioner
of New Y ork City she was known IN an neon
spicuous way for her understanding OF the
psychology of the men of the police department.
in relation to their home life and their depend
ents'' The information thus thoughttully
vonehsafed prepares the country to consider
with attentive interest her warnings and vital
suggestions" Presumptively they are of I'M
usual value and when it is added that: "Tall,
lovely and graceful is Mrs. Woods; her voice
is soft and eloquent and her calm features light
with spiritual enthusiasm when she gives her
message it is evident that if anyone connect
ed with the department can speak with author
ity on ''the psychology of readjustment" it is
this gifted assistant to the assistant to the sec
Rotary of war
There are some who have concluded that the
outstanding limitation of the war department,
speaking generally, was a lack of horse sense.
There are, however, other theories, one of them
being that the department chiefs were lifted
suddenly by the war to such dizzy height that
a giddy condition was induced in which they
saw things blurred or darkly. Yet there has
been much to indicate that psychology was their
short suit, so to speak, and that they failed to
understand the inevitable effect Of much they
did upon the minds of people in humber walks
iof life. They were far from realizing, for ex-
ample, the psychological effect upon the masses
lof their determination to keep the government s
stores of foods locked up until they spoiled
but, not to follow this line of thought further
I'VE may now rejoice if the department has &C
quired psychological expert who realizes thai
t'America no longer guarantee against the
spread of insidious doctrines Of revolution anc
upheaval than that of a contented, yet, cheer
full frame Of mind held generally Throughout
the country And it takes somewhat of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

psychologist to exactly determine what this
lady expert means in her statement OF alleged
fact
OF course the people must be contented, must
be cheerful in order Ito be happy and thorough,
ly readjusted to life To this end '.painlul
misunderstanding in the home and the Dusi-
ness world must be avoided. People must De
gger and tiner'' and develop strength OF
character to a higher degree; and women as
Mrs. Woods truly says, must grasp this crown
ing opportunity to let man make the most OF
his war development and face the great prob
lem of reconstruction side by side with their
men,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Des Moines Capital: President Will
son il right in asking the striking
shopmen to go to work before the gov
eminent can consider the proposed In
creased wage. This is also a reason
able suggestion. The railroad wage
represents the taxation of all classes,
1t represents the pennies taken IN at
the soda water counter. 1t represents
all kinds Of income taxes. Therefore
the railroad wage is something to be
considered by the public. The public
pays the bills and the public will be
fair.
Washington Democrat: Instead OF
abusing the negro and killing him he
is entitled to sympathy and help and
consideration He asks for. mere
half chance. We think he ought to
have it. He is not responsible for
being here. He has made good right
for his country, the only country ne
loves, and it is as little as We con DO
to help him and give him a square
deal.
Cedar Rapids Republican: The big
packers seem delighted to have the
government investigate them They
must know they are not the culprits.
Eagle Grove Eagle: There is prof
iteering everywhere and on every
hand 1t is in every community and
practiced by every individual having
an opportunity.
Glidden Graphic: II the railroad
brotherhoods had to live off the sym
pathy they get from the rural com
munities they would starve to death.
We in the smaller towns and country
regard the "big four as gang OF
ihiehwaymen who hold clubs over the
beads of congressman to secure in.
creases in wages that are outrageous.
HUMBOLDT republican: We never
did believe much in preaching cal
amity, but if the government does not
take strong hand against food
profiteers there will be some doings
this winter.
Traer Star-Clipper: BY the fuss
some democratic women are making
and the ado the male democrats are
making over them one not Informed
might imagine that most of the women
in Iowa are democrats. but far from
it, Three out Of four are republicans
and will be heard from later, al
though their voice may not be quite as
loud.
Fort Dodge Messenger: It isn't sur
prising that fasteners don't under
stand the reason for the rise in land
prices in Iowa when we consider thai
it took Iowans good many years tc
wake up to the value of the land they
were living on. Then, too, fasteners
regard Iowa land simply as farm lana
That isn't correct 1t isn't just farm
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13
TODAY'S Bat OF VERSE
onav A BIT or THE HIGHWAY.

ONLY BIT OF THE HIGHWAY.
Only bit of the highway summing itself on the null
Nv it the beautiful river singing song IN the Mill
Only bit of the highway as sit by the aoor,
And the valley pleasant behind and the valley is pe
before.
People came out valley and into the valley they 60
shadow doth ferry the river, under plioung crew.
know they are bearing their burdens as know tnat
do mine
heart than thine
The shadow that ferred the river hath fallen asleep on
the sea, =,
And the river unheard by the miller Is singing song III
W Hiram Rich.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13
PLAIN FACTS AS TO BoLsHEvIsM.

John Embry was American consul at Omsk
through the armistice period He has seen
what the bolsheviki have done in the terrain
which Kolchak has recaptured from them. he
has seen the bolsheviki at work all through IN
terror Siberia He tells plain facts and he shows
pictures which he says he took himself OF scenes
that show murder and rapine rampant. Mr..
Embry represented this government and as It's
representative should command the confidence
Of its people, What he tells is story OF hor-
rors beyond even the rumors and reports
which our advocates of and apologists for boil
shevism have tried to discredit. Mr.. EHnbry
says that Lenine and Trotsky have turned
forces of evil loose in behalf of their revolution;
that they have stood at nothing SO long as It
made for terrorism Of their opponents; that
there is no such thing as safety of life or prop
erty except in total surrender Of both to the Dol
shevik power. This ought to do much to set
tie the question of truth telling about the Dol
sheviki And the truth is the first step to
policy We are to hold Turkey to account for
massacres of Armenians The account is long
delayed and the shame rests on civilization. In
Russia there evidently is an orgy OF murder
equal to any perpetrated by the Turk at his
most ardent practice. What will civilization
do about it7
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

OF each melon with n...
olaesfone mixed with stsr. mad. I
paste should be put on th .'a . n
put melon growers, thro,sVha 'sn ea6
ness or haste, may smear !. ~'sasa
rind. which lessons the st. y o. v
melon. Nua'ity 3 ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

indeed the fact is, that there are ioie Poo, anu
,e and there arc busy poor busy rich Many beg
oar is as lazy had thousand year; and many
would never think of stopping the street to play mar
bles. There is working elass-sfrons anu rep
py-amona both rich and poor; there is an ide Class
weak wicked and miserablean,ong both ren ana poo.
And the worst the msunde rstandnss arising betee
The two orders the unlueky fact that ne wise o.
one class habitually contemplate the foolish OF e
If the busy people watched and rebuked the oe
peopIe ali would be right and if the busy poor Watcneu
and rebuked poor people, all would be right Su
eacn class has tendency to look Tor the fau.s " e
Sother-Ruskn.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

most serious diseases OF watermelons
which growers of the southeastern
states have to contend with in ship
ping.
This treatment, developed by the
United States department Of agrlcul-
ture prevents stem-end rot and con-
sists in painting the freshly cut stem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

We have plenty of speeches but just the same
the public would be interested in the speech
which Admiral Hugh Rodman couldn't make
because Secretary Daniels stopped him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

Young men ambitious to rise in the world
might do worse than to apply to their Uncle
Samuel for positions in the United States AVA
ton service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

| land. It's Iowa farm land. There's a
world of difference. Iowa land IS
worth investigating.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-13

Someone ought to start movement to train
home experts in producing synthetic substitutes
for most Of the things we need.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-10-10
The WRONG Man.

When ! was an eighteen-year- old
girl I was keeping house In my moth
er's absence and received word from
an old friend of the family, of whom
was very fond, that he was to be our
guest for day or two. Toward eve
ming when the doorbell rang I told
our little colored maid to answer it
and show Mr.. Blank into the living
room.
l rushed into the room which was
half dark, some minutes later and
threw my arms around the gentleman
who rose to greet me and kissed him
soundly only to hear strange voice
say, 81 called to see If could interest
you in wonderful set Of books am
showing today"
I backed to the light and turned 1t
on to view perfect stranger-a book
agent But Mr. Blanks timely arrival
just then saved a little Of my embar-
RAISING explanation.-Chica Tribune.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-10-10
THE NEW
STUDABAKER
CAR
c. P. WEEDEN MOTOR CO
Isl Brunswick Ave.
TRENTON, N. J.
Hunterdon County Boys and girls
Make fine showing at Trenton Fair

Make fine showing at Trenton Fair
When it comes to setting up at
tractive exhibits and winning awards,
Hunterdon County boys and girls
rank among the first in the state, as
was shown in the boys and girls club
exhibit at the Trenton Interstate
Fair on September 20, 30 and October
1, 2 and 3.
Almost every club project from
baking to gardening was represented
by the enterprising achievement boys
and girls of the county, who, under
the supervision of R. S. Tharp, local
club leader, have been spending a
busy summer with some satisfactory
results to show for it.
Gladys Sewers, of Milford, has
proved that she is champion Gamer,
not only of fruits, but also of vege-
tables and meat. First prize for the
best individual exhibit of canned to-
matoes, second prize for the individu-
al exhibit of the greatest number of
varieties of fruits and vegetables, and
third prize for the best exhibit of s
jars of vegetables and of fruit, is
her record in canning. To this must be
added second prize in ounce jelly,
first in canning poultry, second in
pear preserves and first in cucumber
pickles.
Alice Durham, of Ringoes, has been
rewarded for hard work done this
summer. She won premiums for cam
ned cauliflower, corn, eggplant, and
spinach, came out second in plum
jelly and first in ounce and first in
blackberry and apple combined. She
also holds third place in the best ex-
hibit of canned tomatoes. From Rim
goes also comes Isabel Vail with
first prize for canned kohl rabi and
goosberries. She can bake to, as she
won premium in baking of rolls
Edna Schraeder, of Ringoes, came
second in the fruit juice exhibit.
The boys came in strong on the
poultry and garden projects. First
place for the best Plymouth Rock
birds in general, and the best pullet
and cock of this breed went to Jonas
Tharp, of Milford, who also had the
distinction of displaying the finest
pen in the show. Lillian and Alfred
Rogers, of Lambertville, won second
and third places respectively in their
calf exhibits; Jonas Tharp, of Mil
ford, and Edwin Strong of Ringoes,
came out first and second in the in
dividual tomato exhibits, second and
first respectively, in the individual
garden exhibit.
This years exhibit was by far the
finest ever put on by the boys and
girls clubs of the state, according to
A. M. Hubert, state club leader, and
Miss M. Ethel Jones and W. F. Know
les, assistant state leaders, who have
their headquarters at the State Agri-
cultural College at New Brunswick.
1t is particularly interesting in that
it represented every project under
taken in every county. Hunterdon has
particularly thriving organization
of live boys and girls.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-10-10
Triple Tone Electric Bell,

Three separate and distinct sounds
are given by an electric bell which op-
crates on ordinary lighting current by
means of a transformer. In the home
the bell can be connected with push
buttons installed at three different
doors-front, kitchen and side, for ex-
ample. When one button is pressed
a clear ring results, when the second
is operated buzz is produced. and
when the third button Is pushed a
combination buzz and ring results. In
the Office or shop this bell will prove
most useful, since it can be used to
call three different persons without
necessitating them to count the num-
Der of rings, as must often be done
when the customary signaling is en-
ployed. This bell has no contact
points to burn out and no batteries
to replace.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-10-10

John Bryde, Ia, of Pleasant Valley
was taken into custody by Police
Chief Rhodes, suspected of knowing
who placed a spike on the track of
the Quakertown and Bethlehem rail
road, which derailed an engine, caus-
ing considerable damage. Bryde impli-
Gates two other lads who will be
arrested.
Charles Lefferts, of Southampton,
and Miss J. N. Luff. of Marlborough
were married by the Presbyterian
ring ceremony, Wednesday, at the
manse of the Doylestown Presbyter-
ian Church, by Rev. William E.
Steckel. They were unattended. Mr..
and Mrs. Lefferts will reside at
Southampton.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-10-10
Ar "NNhIe others are In " De Blo Tire Rubber Co.
Claiming Quality A.EAA Ajax TIRES
m We lkUlxlx Guaranteed
" Guaranteeing it. las N. Warren St., Trenton, N. j.
Throughout Hunterdon County

Rev. Scott D. Clark, who was re-
Gently assinged as pastor of the Meth
odist Church at Oldwick, has moved
with his family to the parsonage. He
has an automobile and travels be-
tween here and Madison, where he is
a student at Drew Theological Semi
nary.
The work of converting the old
schoolhouse at Whitehouse Station
into double dwelling has been com.
pleted. Postmaster Eugene Hoffman
who owns it, has rented the apart.
ments on one side TO Mr.. and Mrs
Marion M. Bonnell, who will begir
housekeeping there, and the other
side has been rented by Rufus Ritten
house.
The Philip Hess farm of 102 acres
located in Lebanon Township neal
Anthony, was sold last Friday by
Mayor Harry Christine of Washing
ton to Albert Price of Newark. The
sale included the stock and equipment
and the new owner will take possess
ion October 18th. There has been an
unusually large number of farms
sold in this section during the past
two months.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-10-10
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is local disease. greatly in
nuenced by constitutional conditions, and
in order to cure 1t you must take an
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
posed of some of the best tonics known,
combined with some of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination Of
the ingredients IN Haira Catarrn Med li,
results in catarrhal conditions Send for
testimonials. free
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, O.
All Druggists, TIC.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
PROPERTY OWNERS CANNOT
WITHDRAW DELEGATIONS
according I" City Attorney. Grants in
West End Arc Legally
Transferred.

De''i'ta tons OF Land made to the CITY
by ""'ners OF property along the pro
posed extension of Monument Avenue
are legal. binding and cannot be with
eraWh. according TO AN opinion eN-
pressed by City Attorney Henry X,
iolInrd upon receipt OF a letter from
y W. Patterson stating that unless
ne extension was made immediately
INC dedication made hy himself and
others would hc withdrawn
ne dedica;ion3 were made in 1914
- permit the cStcn sion OF the avenue
~ ieet wide. through Horse pen
iioad. some distance beyond the city
MIR. Patterson contends that Tho ci,y
ias not used due diligence" in prose-
%ntinS the work. and that the owners
i ia iesai right TO Withdraw the dedi-
cations Mr.. Pollard SAYS tho land
i Mns legally transferred and that deeds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
Because an armistice has been signed

Because an armistice has been signed
there are many who are under che
impressions, that food control Is :: ching
of the past in this country These
persons are greatly mistaken and are
likely TO lind themselves III serious
trouble unless they keep informed OF
The extent of the slight changes that
are being made. Emphasizing the con
tinued existence OF food control until
;,eacc IS hnaiiy proclaimed. H. Is.
3p.oul. Federal iood administrator for
Virginia, has issued the following
Statements.
With the rapid repeal Of special
!ic"nsc regulations since the signing
Of the nrmisticc. the impression seems
to prevail that all rIstriv ! ms on
sales of !ood commodities are being
Withdrawn.
This is not SO. Until legal peace
~ proclaimed. all provisions of the
hnt cniorrcabic under the penalties
therein provided against boarding.
proii;ccrinG, speculation, unfair prac-
,iccs. etc.
'Fuithcr there are retained the gen
crii license rules. and for the most
part the Special license regulation.
promulgated Ivy the food administrat ton
- a bar TO such trade practices. Until
definitely repealed, these regulations
OF the rood administration will be
enforced by revocation of license and
other appropriate penalties
White specific maximum marCi ms
for wheat mill feeds have been re-
moved; the rules limiting permissible
annual net earnings are still i'm force
Wholesalers being limited to 4 rer
cent on gross sales, and retailers 10
d per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
.OHE-ARMED GREEK PAYS
$50 FOR OWNING LIQUOR
Nici< Kotos. However, Escopcx I.u,,
jail Sentence IL IIustinr.
sf& Court.

Because he has only one arm and
because the 10y water he possessed
Rotos. Greek. yesterday escaped 4
Jail sentence az the hands OF Juduc
Richardson when the Helene aDDcnrSd
on charge OF having disregarded
the prohibition Law TO the extern; ;hat
fluid.
AS it was Nick was taxed with tbo
Inevitable $50 fine.
M John Jones. a soldier and colored
was also among the fortunate In this
respect. He. too. was once the 0wncr
OF liauor. which is now on it's wav
to- some licensed dispensary 10 be re-
sold. Because he was n soldier and
told Of extcnuating circumstances lie
was let down with the fine.
sEFour other colorcd offenders were
less fortunate. Two of them ThoraC
Norman and Aiollie James. up for the
second time. had graduated into the
fclon class SIX months in iaiI and
a3fine OF $50 was the decree Of The
court for each. Lewis hooker and
William Wilson were fined $50 cari,
and sent to jail for one month