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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15

Book of Mormon" Mormon's son,
Moroni, supplemented his fathers
work by writings of his own; and
then, realizing that his death was
imminent, he deposited the records
in stone box and buried the same
at what was called by the Nephites
the Hill Cumorah, now popularity
known as Mormon HILL" in the Vi
entity Of Palmyra. N Y.
The announcement of such a dis
coyery as that of the plates of Nor
mon, and of such an achievement as
the translation Of the records into
English, could not fail to attract the
attention of both layman and schol-
ar q But the announcement was
treated with contempt and vigorous
denunciation.
The reason for this hostile rejec-
ton is found in the fact that Joseph
Smith, the translator, avowed that
he had not accomplished the marvel
Gus work by his own or other human
power alone, but that the resting
place of the ancient plates had been
revealed to him by an angel, who
appeared in light and glory. and an
nounced himself as that same Mo-
roni who had sealed up and buried
the inscribed plates over fourteen
centuries earlier. A further cause
for the popular opposition to the Book
of Mormon lay in Joseph Smiths
solemn testimony that he had been
empowered to make the translation
through the direct inspiration of God.
This ayoWal introduced the ele-
ment of the supernatural. If Joseph
Smith spoke truly, miracles had not
ceased and direct revelation from
God to man was of modern certainty.
Such conception was wholly OPP
posed by theological theory and
churchly dogma. And yet, why in
treason should direct revelation from
the heavens be more Of an improb-
ability today than in the centuries of
long ago? Except as to the. extent
Of the writing, is the bringing forth
of the Book of Mormon any more of
a marvel than the inspired reading
Of the mystic words by Daniel in the
midst of Belshazzar's riotous feast?
(See Dan. 5:25-3D. And surely the
means by which the writing was
done appears far more mysterious in
the case of the Chaldean king than
Ill Tie OIuiudIy way W
engraving the Book Of Mormon
plates.
The Book OF Mormon is before the
world. 1t has been distributed by
millions of copies in English end
other modern tongues. Let i. be
understood that in no sense does the
Book Of Mormon profess to be sub
stitute for the Holy Bible, or to be
in any way related thereto except as
a parallel volume Of Scripture. The
Bible is essentially record OF the
dealings of God with His people OF
the East; the Book of Mormon is
an embodiment Of Divine revelations
to the people of the West. So far
as the two books touch common
themes they are in harmony; and in
no particular are they contradictory
of each other.
For the Book of Mormon apply to
booksellers or write direct to North
ern States Mission, 2555 North Saw
yer Avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, or to
Bureau Of information, Salt Lake
CITY, Utah.-Advertiseme
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15

generally in car that he doesn't
own, comes sailing along intent on
making a holy show of himself. This
law driver runs in the middle or the
space. or even closer to the street
car. and often honks to drive the
passengers out of his way. He Is
dangerous and ought to be given six
ty DAYS on the stone pile
Chief Hennen,ann Wants Them.
The Keokuk ordinance does not
require automobiles to come to
full stop when overtadng street
car. but does more than that, making
It the duty of the driver to pass In
such a way, if he passes at all, as
not to endanger in the least the
passengers of the street car.
Chief Hennemann himself has ar
rested several OF these rubes who
sai, past n street car stopped for pas
sengers. and it seems to be his spe-
cial hobby to catch them. 1t cost the
father of the last one $40 In the SUI
2erior court, and the father maue
lots of noise about it. With two
policemen ON duty at a time, II is I'M
possible to catch them all. but II cltl-
zens will inform on these ruDe racers
past street cars, Chief Hennemann
will be delighted to serve warrants
on them-or If only the license NUN
her is reported, he will look UP the
automobile owner.
But most Keokuk motorists are
doing very well when passing street
cars. II must be remembered, In spite
Of the rubes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
JEWELERS. NEAR
HERE VICTIMS
A Thief Is Working This Territory
and Accommodating Diamond
Rings and Shirt
Studs,

A jewelry store thief Is operating
near here, and although he has not
entered Keokuk as yet, he is expected
here any day.
He enters a store, well dressed and
of perfect manners, and looks at a
tray full Of rings or pins. Finally, he
decides he would prefer something in
the window. While the clerk Is get
ting 1t from the window. the thief
takes something out Of the tray on
the counter. Then he gets undecided
and will call later.
He got shirt stud in Quincy and
diamond ring in another store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15

The Book OF Mormon is preemi-
nently an American book, comprising
the history of the aboriginal peoples
of the New World. 1t processes to
be the modern translation of certain
records, covering the period from
B. G. 900 to about A. ID. APO, with
which is incorporated the abridg-
ment of yet earlier history. The
original account was inscribed on
thin sheets of gold, in small charac-
tiers of the Reformed Egyptian style.
The plates were taken from their
repository on the side of hill near
Palmyra, New York. This was in
September, 1927; and in the early
months Of 1880 the English transla-
ton was published.
The Book of Mormon story deals
in part with the general history of
the ancient peoples, their rise and
fall as nations, their wars and in
trigues Of state, their alternating
epochs of material prosperity and
diversity; but more particularly it
preserves an account of the Divine
revelations, the prophets and prophe-
cies with which the ancient Ameri-
cans were blessed; and thus the
work stands before the world as the
Scriptures Of the Western Continent
According to the book, Lehi, an
revelation B. C. 600 to take his fami'
ly and leave Jerusalem, in time to
escape the destruction or captivity
incident to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS con-
quest; and the assurance was given
that the migrating company should
be led to land of promise. choice
above all other lands. Lehi's family
was joined by members of other
families. In time the travellers
reached the Arabian Sea, and there
they built a ship in which they were
carried by wind and current to the
American shore.
The colonists multiplied and pros
pered, After few years, however,
open disruption occurred and the
people divided into factions, known
as Nephites and Lamanites. In time
these parties developed into power
full nations. The Lamanites main
tanned bitter hatred toward their
brethren, and deadly hostility pre-
vailed throughout the greater part
oil the period of Book of Mormon
history. While the Nephites were
industrious and progressive, cult
waiting the soil and building great
cities in South, Central and North
America. the Lamanites fell into de-
generacy and came to rely almost
entirely on hunting and warfare for
subsistence They were cursed Of
the Lord with rudy skin, and with
this somber hue of body came dark
ness of mind. AS the Book of Nor
mon plainly and circumstantially
AYERS, the degraded posterity Of the
ancient Lamanites are the American
indians of today.
The last great conflict between
Nephites and Lamanites occurred in
what is now Northern New York, and
tne issue was the utter extern.lna-
ton of the Nephite nation. AS tho
predicted destruction of his people
drew near. Mormon, Nephite his
torian and prophet, collated and in
part abridged the voluminous histor-
lcal records that had accumulated
during the period of nearly ten cen
turtles; and to his abridgment he
gave his own name, hence the title
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15

The local office Of the United
States employment service is begin
ming to feel shortage OF single farm
hands.
The farmers are beginning to get
their forces lined up to handle the
seasons crop. The local office Is
working in direct coordination with
the county farm agents in order to
handle the farm labor problem dur
ing the coming season.
There is every Indication at this
time that there will be shortage Oh
this class of help during the coming
season, although there is a surplus
in the other lines Of work at the
present time.
"Any young men who are expert
enced in this line Of work should ME
his application at this office, and, on
the other hand, farmers should place
their orders for help just as soon as
they can use the men," said j. A
Conner, in charge today. Soldiers
will be given the preference as usual
in this work.
Those Farms for Soldirs.
The Keokuk office is now in a
position to give information relative
Ito Farms for Soldiers" which are
to be provided by the Lane bill. Sol
diers and sailors who are interested
in this proposition can further their
ambitions by filling out one of the
questionnaires and the plan will be
fully explained.
There are number of soldiers and
sailors who are still out of work.
Evryone is urged to make it his duty
torreport a job for returned fighter
whether he is in need Of help per-
sonally or can tell of position which
he knows is open.
Call 455 and place the opportunity
with the local bureau so that the
men who have sacrificed so much
may be given the preference" said
Mr.. Conner.
The Keokuk Office Of the United
States employment service is at 525
Main street, centrally located on the
street floor. 1t will be closed on
March 81. unless some arrangements
are made to finance it, as congress
foiled to make an appropriation for
the service before adjourning. The
Keokuk office has been very useful
and popular under Mr.. Conner.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
CAPTAIN BARBER
VERY MUCH ALIVE
Prominent Illinois Veteran and Citizen
of Hamilton Is Victim
Of False
Report

Captain A. d Barber, long promi-
nent in Illinois affairs, one time mayor
of Hamilton, former president OF the
Illinois state board Of agriculture, OF
which he was an honored member for
Years. with many friends in Keokuk,
as well as all over Illinois
Is alive.
Somebody started a report that he
died last evening under tragic circum-
stances at his home in Hamilton.
ITS simply a damlie," was the an
swer to a telephone message from
The Gate City this morning about the
sturdy rumor which was reaching
large circulation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
Hall Dozen Every Day.

Every day we get three or four
or five or six reports to the super
intendent of the street railway about
narrow escapes of people getting on
or off our cars from being run over
by automobiles" said a Keokuk
Electric company official when he
was asked about 1t.
Just an hour ago, an automobile
pushed me right up between it and
the street car" he continued, and
thought I was goner for a sec
ond."
One of the gatherers OF The
Gate City rides the street cars every
day. His report on passing condi-
lions was this:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
COMING Tide Of Imnoiaration.

Birmingham Age-Herald: Liquor
ships may cruise off the coast OF
America, but how is that going to
help the thirsty citizen of the middle
west who doesn't possess railroad
fare in addition to the price Of a
\ ~ivb1
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
Complaints About Rube Drivers En-
dangerlns Persons Anything
from or Getting on Cars
Becoming Frequent.
POLICE CHIEF ARRESTS
Comparatively Few Motorists Are
Guilty, but These Bring OiI,'m
on All Automobile Owners
in keokuk.

Behold how drop OF good ink
blackens a barrel of pure water, and
one sheep-killing cur causes collies
to be cussed.
Also, contemplate how few sube
automobile drivers, who never learn
ed to put handle in a hoe, or how
to act in a town, cause gentlemen
and lady motorists to be condemned
and an attempted crusade against
automobiles.
This isn't news, but there ought
to be something in the paper about
it," said a man this morning, "for it's
a fright Every day. too, 1t happens,
and why somebody hasn't been killed
is a wonder"
He was exactly right in every
statement, it seems.
He was talking about running past
pedestrians alighting from or getting
on street cars, in Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
SAVED BY A
FAITHFUL wife
Suffered Thirty Years With Stom-
ach Trouble and Hemorrhages
of the Bowels.
The Story of Wonderful Recovery

There is hardly
any one who does
not exp eri e n C e
some trouble with
the stomach. 1t is
so common that we
frequently pay lit
tie or no attention
to 1t. Yet, the
stomach is very
easily upset, and
catarrhal infam-
nation of the mu-
cous lining devel-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
Came THROUGH Clean.

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: No or
ganization came through the war
with more universal commentator
and less criticism than the Salvation
Army.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
keokuk office Of the United States
Employment Bureau Feels tho
Shortage and Is Helping
Fill the Demand.
rs A CENTRAL EXCHANGE
Farms for Soldiers Information 10
Now on Tap for the Men Re-
turned from tho Army
or Navy.

The local office Of the United
States employment service is begin
ming to feel a shortage of single farm
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
Tn. Exception to the Rule.

Sioux Falls Press: 1t is base cal
umny upon the human race to say
that everybody secretly hungers for
publicity. Now there's the boot
leTger
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
SCRIPTURES OF THE AMERICAN
CONTINENT
Origin of the American Indians
By DR.. JAMES E. TALMAGE

Of Council of the Twelve Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints; Salt Lake City, Utah.
Note copies other articles of this SERIES send
quest to the author.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15
Most Motorists Are Careful.


Most motorists are careful enough
when passing stopped street car
Not all of them stop, If in Main
street, especially II the automobile
be going west.
"The distance from the car track
to the north curb of Main street Is
SO great that it is as wide as the
ordinary whole street. Automobiles
keeping well over toward the curb
are far from any street car, and IL
they are running at anything like
reasonable speed, passengers of the
street railway, are in no danger
"On the south side of Main street,
automobiles driving eastward do not
have nearly so much room between
the curb and the track, but still it is
a good deal.
Most motorists overtaking a street
car stopped at crossing slow
down, seem to be under perfect con-
troll hug the curb, and keep close
watch. The result is that they pass
the passengers alighting with four
or five feet distance to spare, and
there seems to be no room for COM
plant in such cases. The passen-
gers are in no real danger, and not
SO much as when crossing street,
especially if jaywalking.
"But once in awhile some rube,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-15

ops, grows worse-the pain and dis
tress is incessant apd the truth
dawns that we have chronic stom-
ach trouble.
The case of Mr.. Louis Young, 205
Merrimac St, Rochester, n. Y, is
typical. He writes: II suffered for
thirty years with chronic bowel
trouble, stomach trouble and hem
orrhages OF the bowels We bought
a bottle Of Peruna and / took It
faithfully. I began to feel better.
Ny wife persuaded me to continue
and 1 did for some time as directed.
Now / am a well man. Mr.. Young's
experience is not unusual.
If you suffer from catarrh in any
form, whether of the head. stomach.
bowels or any other part OF the
body, try Peruna. 1t may be just
what you need. Peruna comes In
either liquid or tablet form and is
sold everywhere. Your dealer has
it or will get it for you. Ask for
DR.. Hartman's World-Famous Pc
runa Tonic and insist upon having
1t. II you want your health accept
nothing else.
All the sick and suffering are in
vited to write The Peruna Company,
Dept. Is, Columbus, Ohio, for DR..
Hartman's Health Book. The book
is free and may help you. Ask your
dealer for a Peruna Almanac.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11
McCarthy.M agness

On Tuesday, September ninth, at
high noon. occurred the marriage OF
Miss May Mccarthy to Ray Magncss,
the ceremony taking place 1t the
brides home in st. Lawrence.
The bridal party formed under an
arch made of bridal wreath and car
nations. while Mrs. Roberts played
the wedding march The bride was
gowned in white bridal satan. and
carried a shower boquet Of brides
roses, while the groom wore the con-
ventional black. Miss Laura Ritcher
was bridesmaid. and George Evers
acted as best man. A small niece
and nephew OF the groom were ring
bearers, the double ring ceremony
being used Rev. Roberts performed
the ceremony. Miss Ruth Hay sans
II have you truly"
After the ceremony. a wedding din
ner was served to the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Magness departed tina,
evening for a honeymoon trip tc
points in South Dakota and Nebraska
The Press. joins with their man,
friends in congratulations and hes,
wishes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

In a letter received this week from
Mr.. Jack Wilson he states that he Is
still INF charge of the Y. M. C A. WORK
at the U. S. hospital at Oteen, N. c..
and that they are receiving overseas
cases there every day. having over
1900 in the hospital at this time He
states that both Mrs. Wilson and HIM
self are well and send regards to all
old friends.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11
making their getaway in a automi-

making their getaway in a automi-
bile.
Then things began to go wrong ar
ter they looked all right. Boyles was
arrested in Chicago, and Syppil In
Sioux City, and both were charged
August 2. In fact some of the loot
was found in their possession. Both
men were removed to Hayti, this state
to await trial.
Both Pleaded Guilty
Tuesday they were taken before
Judge w N. Skinner. in circuit court,
at WATERFOWL, and both men pleaded
guilty. BCyles was given a sentence
Of seven and a half years, and Syppil
seven years, in the state penitentiary
here. They arrived yesterday after
noon, just a month and a day after
the crime was committed.
Boyles told the court that he was
% years old, and Syppil gave his age
as 81. The wive of both men were
in the court room when sentence was
passed. Boyles was at one time a
police officer at Sioux City, his wife
declaring after his arrest that he had
been driven to a life OF crime by
persistent attacks on his character
when he tried to earn an honest liv-
ing. She was quoted by a Sioux City
paper as saying:
Couldn't Hold n job
HE worked for one of the packing
houses. for an automobile dealer and
for an oil company, IN Sioux City, and
each time a Sioux City man who was
laying for Frank. called up his emf
ployer and told him that Frank was a
booze runner and outlaw and a thief.
Then he would be discharged. He at
tempted to hold a job about % times.
and failing to do SO. he became dis
couraged and finally i'm a mt of des
pondency, said hat as long as he was
branded as an outlaw by every man
in the city he might as well go out
and be one"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11
Bank Robbers
Get Penal Sentence

Sioux Falls. Sept. S.-Life has its
ups and downs for bank robbers as
well as anyone else, and it is down
now for Frank Boyles and Jack
Syppli. who took up their residence
in Sioux Falls yesterday. A month
ago. however. life was all looking up
for them. They had looted the Demp-
State bank OF about $4,000 and
had successfully lodged all pursuers,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

Coming again! LANCE, well-known
Eye Man of Mitchell. Bring the chill
dren: delays are dangerous; wear
good glasses; be examined. Largest
exclusive eye business in South Dako>
ia; there Is a reason. Don't have
headaches, scowl or squirt, and look
old. At Miller, Thursday, September
18th Vanderbilt hotel; Pierre. We'd
nesday, September 18th Locke Hotel.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

The South Dakota Board of Health
has issued a warning to the people of
the state that there is an indication
of a recurrence of the 1888 infuen-
"a epidemic. All persons are hereby
notified to take proper precautions
it being advisable to call a physician
at the first indication of the disease.
DIR. w I. Kinsley.
Hand Co. Health Officer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

SATCHEL LOST-Tuesday. Sept. 3,
on Black & Yellow Trail. The satch,
el belongs to n. e. knight, commits
sioner of school and public lands and
contains papers valuable to that OF
fee Finder kindly leave at Office OF
County Auditor, Hand County. Miller,
s ID
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church will DC entertained at
the home of Mrs. e. ID Bailey, assist
ed by Mrs. H. M. Snoddy, Thursday,
September IS. There will be a hand
kerchief shower
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11
Acreage Property

For a small acreage property close
to town the Scharff home just east of
Miller on the Boulevard cannot be
Especially attractive terms.
Come in and see us
Bushfield & Bushfield.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

Don't forget those belts at the st.
Lawrence Lumber Co. yards. Much
more ~serviceable than the canvass
stitched belt that have given you 20
much trouble.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

Blackheads. blotches and pimples
are generally caused by the improper
action Of the bowels. Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea regulates the
bowels. cleans the stomach. clears the
complexion from the inside-nature'A
way-"Get that healthy. happy look"
O.. W. Wilcox, Druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

!; Miss Alice verlet, direct from the
Metropolitan Opera Co. Of New York
City. In a Tone-Tcst, and recital at
the Opera House September 10Th
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

Miss Jessie Lott, of Miller and Ed
win Sivertsen of Bailey were married
Sunday, September seventh. at the NJ.
Il parsonage. Rev. r. E. Tarleton
officiating.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. 8. v. Christ and Mr..
and Mrs. H. w. Woodruff went to
Sioux Falls Monday 20 hear the ad-
dress OF President Wilson, who spoke
there on Monday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

w. G Tamblyn returned Monday
evening from Pierre, where he had
been receiving treatment at st. Mary's
hospital.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

Word has been received from Mrs
Il. w Taylor. saying they are at La
Mesa. Calf. and expect to remain
there for some time.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

The usual large crowd is going to
the fair at Huron. No excursion TRANS
are being run this year, additional
coaches being put or regular trains.
A large number are also going in
cars.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

The Women's Club of Miller will
give a reception to the teachers and
young people of the city next Friday
evening. at the Commercial Club
rooms. Everyone invited.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

Clifford Biddle returned Sunday
evening from Pierre, where he had
been receiving medical treatment at
the hospital.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-09-11

The foar best makes, Quick. Meal.
Monarch Malleable, Peninsular and
Riverside heaters and ranges.
Scofield's.