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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-26
Army Worms Have Not Done Much
Damage, Thanks to Poison Bran
and are Preparing to
Become Moths.
PESTS DAMAGING TREES
Orchards and Cherry Trees contesting
with Plant Lice Now as Most In
terestlng to Owners Of
Trees.

THE army worms are widely scat
tered over the county, but are not
numerous enough in any one place
to cause very serious losses. A few
men are cutting hay to prevent fur
Their losses from them. A few others
are taking some steps to prevent
the worm running corn.
Both the poison bran method and
the spray method are proving sue
cessful," says J. s. Glare. Lee county
farm bureau agent. Live stock
should not be allowed to eat sprayed
vegetation until after the poison has
been washed off by rains.
Perhaps the larger part Of the
worms will pupate this week. In a
few days they will emerge as a
brown moth to lay eggs for the next
brood These moths fly at night"
Canker worms, sometimes called
measuring worms, are stripping the
leaves from some orchards in the
county. These worms are easily
killed by a spray of one and a halt
pounds Of dry, lead arsenate or three
pounds of paste per fifty gallons OF
water, Mr.. Glare says.
Pests Damaging Trees.
He reports that the cherry leaf
spot is killing the leaves on many
cherry trees in the county. Trees
that lose their leaves now will be
greatly weakened. 1t is advisable to
spray with Bordeaux mixture for this
trouble as soon as all fruit has been
picked.
Numerous inquiries are coming to
the farm bureau office concerning
control methods for the aphids, or
plant lice. These are sucking in
sects and are not killed by poison
sprays. g
They are easily killed, however, by
contact spray. The spray recon-
mended for them is Black Leaf 40 in
the proportion of one-half pound to
fifty gallons of water.
Care in application is necessary
as this spray must reach the plant
lice to be effective, and the plant
lice are on the lower side Of the
leaf
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-26

Mrs. Walter P. Smith, of St Johns
bury, who has been appointed chair
man Of the state library commission.
is the first woman to serve as head OF
any state board in Vermont.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-26
At The Grand.

Imagine the mixup that ensued
when Cuthebert Trotman, dreamy
student at the university, mistook
beautiful Anita Graham for a chorus
girl, one Pinkie lie Rue, and tried to
play the gay dog for her benefit. He
was only doing it to help out Tavi-
stock, a fellow student, hut he thought
he had got himself in wrong for fair.
And strangest Of all, at the finish he
found he had won the admiration of
the heiress and was forced to subdue
1avistock by the practice of the manly
art.
Such is the basis of the new
Charles Ray picture, The Girl
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-26

Eighteen of the 81 county schou'
superintendent in the state Oh Wa'A
irGton are women.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-26
MOVING PICTURES.
Hlppodroma TonIaht.


1t Is only human to be delighted
with the pretty face and dainty ways
CT the heroine, or follow on the screen
with admirinS gaze the well bred ease
and manly bearing of the handsome
sutton for her hand. But there Is
fascination, too, in the cleverly
" rought out Characterization which
depends for it's effect on experienced
artistry and carries true to the OBJ
server the sense of vitality, trueness
TO life, and, in word, conviction.
Such characterization is that OF
Brown, the old ferryman in "A Man
In the Open as played by Joseph
Bowling in support of Dustin Farnum.
His STOPPING shoulders, weather.
scanned face, skinny hands clutching
the ferry hawser, the swiftly sweeping
eyes as danger threatens on the re-
ceding bank, his feverish haste to
cross the stream, and gloating salts
faction as he bitches his float safe on
the farther side-such and much more
is depicted with convincing life-like
art by this master actor.
"a Man In the Open" with Dustin
Farnum will be presented at the Hip
podrome theater tonight. Mutt and
Jeff cartoon.
Tomorrow Ralph Ince production,
THE Eleventh Commandment" star
ring Lucille Lee Stewart, sister OF
Anita Stewart. Also latest Pathe
news.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-26
Special Attraction a. the Hippodron

SPecial Attraction at the Hippodrome.
THE Heart of Humanity" directed
by Allen Holbuar and starring Dor
othy Phillips, typifying the work OF
the Red Cross in France, presents the
greatest of all of Mr.. Holubars pro-
auctions.
More correctly might this poignant
drama be called a catalogue of the
human emotions, for in the vast ac-
complishment is expressed every big
emotion. There is heroism, sorrow,
hate, love, anger, divine sympathy,
and supreme sacrifice that, 1t is said
nv critics who have seen the picture,
will bring all who view the huge eff.
fort a clearer understanding Of what
is due our womankind.
Peaceful countrysides contrast the
turmoil of battlefields; hate is placed
in contraposition to love; intelligence
balances misunderstanding; and
havoc, wilfully wrought is seen sue
ceeded by the service of reconstruc-
ton.
And through all the tragedy of the
rev screen-drama, which cinema ex-
perts say will live as one of the mile
stones Of production, is expressed the
sublime grace OF the "mother-heart."
In it is the glory of an immaculate
fire, which brings to thousands or
homeless Belgian orphans light, love
and the gleanings of beauty so indis-
rensaole to the happy development or
all mankind.
The title role Of THE Heart or
Humanity" is portrayed by Dorothy
Phillips, who, under Director Holubar.
has advanced herself far beyond the
dr cams Of her admirers.
THE Heart of humanity will be
shown at the Hippodrome theater on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-26

Stiff linen collars are very popular
for the dark suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
ROOSEVELT DAY"
 TO BE OBSERVED

Observance of Roosevelt Day" by an appropriate programme is the plan of the state organization of the Roosevelt memorial association. The event will take place on his birthday
 The Alabama organization of the Roosevelt memorial association is get ting ready for the closing of the cam paign in Alabama for funds to be con- tributed toward the erection of perm anent memorial to Col. Roosevelt.
 Organizations of various committees and appointing chairmen has been the principal developments of the campaign. The election of the committeeman and chairmen has been virtually completed. The chairmen selected are as follows;
 Louis Pizitz. merchants committee; J. A. vann, jobber's committee; J. II. Eddy. Inducements committed; James Bonnyman. chairman of the corporation committee. and Ernest Redd, wholesale merchants flour and grain committee The remainder of the chairmen and committees will be completed very shortly.
 Reports available from many points of Alabama that this state will easily raise the quota assigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
SHORTAGE OF SUGAR IS THREATENED HERE
Failure of Louisiana Crop Reported Responsible.
 Cuban Product Remedy

Birmingham is faced with a sugar shortage. It may be acute before the end of the present month, and already retail grocers are warning housekeepers %o use it sparingly. s'. g. <4
 The Louisiana sugar crop is reported to be about 50 per cent off this year. and it is estimated that, with ordinary, con- sumption in this country, the supply will be exhausted by January. or February at the latest.
 Housekeepers state that in the last few days they have been getting a lighter grade of brown sugar. for which the gro- cers charge F cents pound. Some of the grocers say they are unable to get granuiated sugar in any quantities.
 Wholesale dealers stated yesterday that they have been unable to get sugar from the refineries lately, and no hope is held out for new supply before No. vember.
 The government is understood to be ne- gotiating for the Cuban sugar crop, and in the event it is able to purchase that 1t is believed the supply will be suffi- cient to meet the ordinary demands of the American people until the next crop comes in srS'' @ W
 There is some talk of the government regulating the sale of sugar, adopting the same plans followed during the war but wholesale dealers incline to the opin- ion that this will not be necessary If the government gets control of the Ch- ban crop and housekeepers are not ex- travagant in its use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
TRYING TO PREVENT
 INCREASED RATES
Birmingham Men Return From Hear ing on Proposition to Rate
 Freight Charges

Secretary o. l.. Bum of the Brning- ham Traffic bureau. returned yester- day from Atlanta, where he representet inc bureau and Birmingha shippers in the hearing before the interstate commerce comm ssion on the proposed freight rate increase.
 Several weeks ago the railroad ad- ministration announced an advance on all commodities in the southeastern ter ritory, but not in any other section Of the United States Southern shippers protested against the increase, filing their complaint with the interstate commerce commission.
 Mir. McChord. of the commission, was in Atlanta Monday to hear the evidence to be offered by the petitioners.
 In addition to MT. Bum, the iron furnace companies. cotton seed oil and cotton seed meal and clay manufac- turers had representatives on hand to present their side of the case.
 The matter was thoroughly gone into by Mir. McChord and as soon as the evidence can be transcribed. the date for arguments will be set,
 Representatives of the shippers who attended the hearing in Atlanta seemed hopeful on their return that the pro posed advance might not be allowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
KNOCKING THE H OUT OF H. |. OF 1. Today Last Chance to Buy Doughboys' Delights, Says
 Scudder RyalI

In final effort to knock the "H'' ou, of the II, C. l.. the city commissions will put on -a bargain pure food sale of all groceries, canned goods. meats and edible , merchandise in stock at the city hall today,
 4 hundred or so cases of well known brands of peas, corn, bacon, cornbeef hash, pork and beans and similar com modities will be sold at greatly reduced prices. according to Scudder Ryall star salesman of the municipal grocery store. A large number of families took advan- tage of the sale to lay in supply of pantry stuff yesterday and as this is the last day of the sale an even larger rum- Der of customers are expected to partici- pate.
 Following are some of the commodities on hand and prices asked for them;
 Wilson's roast beef, Sic per pound.
 Washburn-C Crosby's flour, s5.75 per lOo.
 Swifts corn beef hash, Bic per pound.
 Cudahy's corn beef hash, s1e per pound.
 Armodr's corn beef hash, Bic per pound.
 Peas toanned), 1lc per can.
 Corn (canned). 12 per can.
 Armours bacon, ss4o per i2 pound box.
 James tsll kinds), 1ts-pound jars, asc.
 Pork and beans, Sc per pound. Navy beans, Sc pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
MORE SHEEP TO BE
 RAISED IN ALABAMA
Bill Against Dogs Effective October
 15 Expected to Bring Increase

With the passage and approval of the Holmes dog act, renewed interest in sheep raising is being taken by loca l people interested in that industry.
 Fsw. Dixon. chairman of the farm development committee of the Civic association, has called meeting of his committee for noon next Monday in the cafe of the Civic association for the purpose of discussing plans for extend- ing sheep raising in the state.
 Itis the present intention of MT Dix on and his committee to call conven- tion of Alabama sheep growers for some near date inathe future at which a campaign for extensive sheep grow ing in Alabama will be launched
 The Holmes bill requires tax to De paid on all dogs and also requires them to be muzzled when at large in the daytime.
 rhey are not. permitted to be at large between sunset and sunrise. and where they are not locked up, the own CT is responsible for sany damages to live stock or human done by them.
 The state, under this act, which has been approved by the governor and goes into effect on October IS. Nreirn- purses the owner. of any sheep killed or damaged by predatory, dogs and col lects the amount thus paid out from the owner of tho dog. Suit for enforce ment of the claim is authorized
 The state also pays out of the dog license fund, which must be paid into the state treasury, the expenses of per- sons bitten by dogs supposed to have the rabies. to the Pasteur institute at Montgomery, provided the person so bitten is not able to bear the ex- pense bimself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
STEEL CORPORATION
 HAS MANY UNVEILED
 ORDERS 0N BOOKS
Iron Production Shows In- crease Over August, With
 Indications Pointing to i 2,0O0, ,0O0Tons for Y ear

From the last report of the United States Steel corporation it is ascertained that the unified tonnage on it's books at the end of September was considerably larger than at the end of any prevoius month since January. They report s.2S4,- SsS tons of thrilled orders on hand Sep tember 90.
 The production of iron in Alabama in September shows a slight increase over August the output for the two months being 195,2S2 tons and 174,oSo tons, respect lively.
 At the present rate of production it is estimated that the output of Alabama furnaces in 1919 will not exceed 2,00,000 tons very much, if at all. The produc- ton in the first six months was little under 1,00000o tons, but since August several stacks, idle since the beginning of the year, have been blown in, and the monthly average for the balance of the year is expected to exceed 100000 tons. trict just now than for several months past The steel strike, which it was feared for a. time might paralyze the iron and steel industry, has affested it very little, and it is confidently predicted that the end of the strike is near.
 Local makers are receiving frequent in- quiries, and it is said they could book their entire output for the next sev- eral months were they inclined to do so. They are waiting, however to see what develops in the industry in the next few weeks before contracting ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
CHARGE THEFT OF SUIT CASE TO LOCAL MEN
Bruce Country man and Hansel Hurst Bound Over to the Federal
 Grand Jury

Charged with stealing suit case and several garments of clothing from an ex- press car between Birmingham and De- catur on September g. Bruce Country man and Hansel Hurst of North Bir- mingham were given preliminary hear ing before United Statec Commissioner Kenneth Charlton yesterday and held to the federal grand jury in bonds of $500 each.
 They were arrested several days ago by federal officials, but. awaiting the arrival of witnesses against them. their trials were passed over until yesterday. At first they denied guilt
 When called yesterday they withdrew their pleas of not guilty and pleaded guilty to the charge.
 It is ssalleged that they were stealing a ride on Louisville and Nashville train from Birmingham to Decatur and some where en route effected an entrance into the express car and took the suit case. Part of the contents they are charged with selling at Decatur, and arresting officers state they had on other gar- ments taken from it when arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11

i the wreck" jumped into his wagon and drove away as fast as the anti quated mule could go.
 Quickly the crowd. attracted by the once familiar odor, gathered about the box. It recalled the good old days" Their mouths began to water. They cast wistful glances up and down the street. No cop was in sight. Some of the more timorous kicked the box at which a fresh gush of the Nauid flowed out. Speculation was rife. Could it be 'spirited' away in safety? None would attempt it.
 A policeman hove in sight The crowd stepped back a pace or two to await his arrival. He investigated and pronounced it liquor, startling de- claration.
 Eventually. the box and its contents were taken away and the crowd, disap- pointed and dry" dispersed
 They had seen the greater part of twelve quarts of liquor wasted and the balance confiscated. Be 1t known that liquor, good. bad or indifferent, is quoted at s15 quart. $50 a gallon, and it Is said that sales are actually made in Birmin gham at this price
 Three gallons or s1So worth, of the juice that makes joy" gone. gone be- yond recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
TwelUe Juicy Quarts And No Claimant Found For
 Liquor Left on Corner

Gathered about a leaking box on the sidewalk in front of the First National Bank building was an excited crowd of men, many of which wore sorrowful faces at the great waste upon which they gazed with wistful eyes
 The liquid that flowed from the box had an odor, one time very familiar to Birmingham citizens, but which is fast being forgotten. IL was strong and penetrating. and recalled the old days of the brass rail and the white aproned dispenser of joy
 The box was deserted. No one would claim it. Who left it there will re- main among the mysteries of modern Birmingham.
 Along towards noon a man drove up in front of the bank building, lifted box from his wagon and dropped it onto the sidewald. He struck the pavement with greater force than he had antici- pated. Cracking glass could be heard for a distance of several feet, and yellowish liquid splashed onto the pave ment
 The man who dropped 1t, observing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
FOREIGNERS WANT ! BIRMINGHAM GOODS

Foreign brokers and factors are be- coming interested in Birmingham and hardly day passes now that one or more inquiries are not received by tho Chamber of Commerce. Inquiries re- ceived in the last two or three days come from Antwerp and Ghent. Rel gium; Osaka, Japan, and two or three places in France and South American countries
 The letters come mostly from brok- CTS who want to handle goods made in Birmingham. The articles speci- fled cover a wide range. some of which are made in Birmingham. but great many of which are not
 Each letter is answered promptly. tho names of local manufacturers being given in each instance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
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and state records from to miles at the option of the contestant. Purse. 200 to car making fastest time: $400 to car mak- | ing fastest time if track record is low cred: $500 to car making fastest time If state or worlds record is lowered. EVENT NO. 4. DISTANCE 5 MILES Division S, free for all-Victoria. Jose Adolfo. driver; Maxwell. Koetzla, driv- CT; Chevrolet Special. Lampkin, driver; Brscoe. Ellingboe driver.
 Purse. $500 first; s250 second.
 EVENT NO. 5, DISTANCE 10 MILES
 Handicap; each driver to be given six seconds handicap over the driver following. and any car and driver over- taking by pursuing car during the race must drop out
 Mooney Special. Fosser, driver; Wis consin Special Reynolds, driver; Super Six. Toft. driver; Maxwell Koetzla. driver.
 Purse. $500 first.
 EVENT NO. 6-AUTO POLO
 American champions vs. Pacific coast challengers.
 EVENT NO. !. DISTASCE 15 MILES.
 Alabama sweepstakes. purse sl00o and the Ajax trophy, presented to the win ner by the Ajax Rubber Co. Inc: Chev- roiet Special. driver Lan2pkin; Super-Zip. driver Toft; Victoria driver Jose Adol- fo; Maxwell, driver Koetzla; Comet Six, driver Hoffman; Briscoe. driver Filing boe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
s a. m.-opening of gates to pub-

a. m.-Opening of gates to pub- lie.
 10 n. m.-Concert in grandstand. 1o:30 a. m.-SoIo by Leona Sher- win. 2 ?. m.-Grand free hippodrome in front of grandstand.
 s D. m.-Autc races.
 3:30 D. m.-Lieutenant Locklenr's wonderful feats, changing In mid- air from one plane to another. 3:45 D. m.--AeriaI circus.
 4:15 D. m.--AutO polo.
 4:3O D. m.-Johnny J. Jones won derfuI exposition.
 7;30 p. Inland and vocal con- cert.
 s p. m.-Free act--hippodrome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
SplendidProgrammeFe FeaturingAuto
 Races at the State Fair Today

One of Biggest Crowds of
 Week Expected to See Some of Fastest Drivers in Country This After noon-Auto Polo, Free Acts and Lieut.. Locklear Among Features of Day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-11
DEGREES OF DISCIPLES

The only disciples who could heal were those of the third or fourth de-
 gree, and not all of these could heal,
 but all of these had such great faith
 they would not call in any other doc l tor if they were sick.
 l This power to heal was obtain ed | only from study and prayer and great l faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ. | testified Miss Smith. The study was ! to be found in the books written by Fealy To publish these all memb rs | of the society contributed monthly sum of money. Mrs. Legare Obear n ad also donated 5000 towards this ob-
 ject. It was. untrue that Mrs. Obear
 had paid this 5000 to have her name
 signed after the preface is one of the
 society's books, stated Miss Smith Questioned further as to the finances of the society. she testified that all
 members gave a monthly donation for
 the upkeep of the rooms where the meetings were held and for propa- | ganda work. Mrs. Obear had donated s25 per month to this. said Miss Smith The farm in Blount county, called "Altruria.' was not paid for by Mrs
 lsegare Obear alone. but all mem be rs had subscribed towards it's purchase It was used by the sick members of
 the cult who were treated there by | Fealy.
 | On examination as to the other doc- trines of the society. she stated that ] love. honor and obedience on the part of a wife to d husband were taught In fact all the doctrines and teachings found in the four gospels were preached and taught by their leader It was necessary for all members to strive to procure ! peace within themselves and in their
 homes. Children and husbands were to be cared for and loved according to their tea chingS. Love, Service Prayer and Fasting are the four cardinal doctrines of the new cult. she declared. CROSSES FOR s125 Questioned as to the symbols used for the different degrees, she stated that F-ealy usually gave the ring or crosses to the disciples. The disciples in turn sub scribed s125 to pay for white cross set with diamond for him. This cross has a five cornered star one side and the Masonic blue lodge emblem on the reverse side
 hypnoti.;m was not used or taught to the members She had never seen nor heard of anyone being under this influence. There vas a chapter on it in one of Fealy's books but this was simply ex- planatory of it. just as the chapters on evils were explanatory of them, but did not urge their adoption.
 Mrs. Carpenter and all disciples testi- fled that no hypnotism was used by Fealy or any other member. No special kind of b-eathings were indulged in dur ing cures" but proper breathing could be used to attain health on the part of the sick.
 L. A. Fealy himself took the stand and was examined as to his money trans actions with Mrs. Legare Obear. A check for s42o0 was shown him. This was given as payment for the Blount county farm of 1s7 acr,s he said. Some $i0,0o0 worth of checks were shown him. in all cases ex- cept few minor ones he told how these
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