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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13
ONE TOUCH OF NATURE.

When troubles and difficulties descend upon
man he is much inclined to think Of them as pc
culiar to himself, his family or his community
and to regard the outside world as happily re-
mote from such experiences and irritations. But
the reverse is so huInorously true sometimes
that the walls of city in Iowa, in California,
or in France, might be cut upon rubber stamp
and interchanged without losing any detail and
any veracity. For example, the following ex-
tracts from letter written from Paris this sum
'lner may be quoted: 'On the trains, - remarks
the writer one frequently finds people paying
frst-class fares and standing the whole journey.
Thousands OF people know that owing to the
shortage of cars as well as trains, they simply
must get aboard. They climb the top of the
cars, hang ON to the sides (the footballs run
along the whole length of the cars, hold onto the
handles of the doors, and cling to one another,
presenting to the onlooker the picture Of ami
mated and vari-coiored human ant heap. When
one remarks to an official that it is rather a
dangerous proceeding he simply replies, what
can we do, we haven't the necessary acconnIno-
dation and the people must travel to and from
their work. :" But the real linking touch
with the lands overseas is found in this naive
Iconcusion ''It is surprising how few accidents
happen and the good humor of the people under
all these trying conditions is worthy Of our adj
Imiraton and emulation" It just as surprising
here, is it not?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13
bell should be repaired. It

bell should be repaired. It would
serve no useful purpose to have its
plaintive sounds once more resound-
ling over the city--for it is not the
same city that heard those sounds in
the long ago. The silence of the bell
is really more impressive than its
twangling tones would be. Its exist
ence is all that sentiment need de-
mand--to know that it is to be seen,
the same bell that proclaimed to the
trembling people of ragged village
that freedom from monarchy had been
proclaimed and would be fought for:
that is quite enough. It's crooked rent
is also impressive, showing as it
does, the fates have decreed silenc,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13
That is great truth In the light Of only worthy

That is great truth. In the light Of it only worthy
citizen is patriot question is, who is the worthy
citizen? What qualities? What sort of life does
he lead? When questions pressed with respect
very many people viii be found that there are many
persons enemies OF the country rather tnan
It's patriots Every CRATER deagogue every spos
politician every drunkard every gambler every profane
Iweare every liar backber sr,d man who beats or
curses his enemy the country and as long as
they repubulc will be experiment. and prob
lem One must be worthy TO be friend OF his
sountry.-Perre de Gouevan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

that the great war which began in 1914, or IN
the Balkan wars of 1912 and 1913, is not over
yet and many not be over for some years to
come. The old world is passing through period
of profound disturbance, and not until it is over
and the readjnstment Of the nations to new con-
ditions complete would any league be effective
in maintaining peace.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

which will be handed down? And
bow would you like to have the best
letter you ever wrote put into print?
Chances are that if you write more
than two pages, you apologize. And
you sign 1t Yours hastily
The men of the ox-cart days did
things thoroughly and well.
In the days of the wireless, we
have no time"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

It is becoming so difficult nowadays in Chi
cago to obtain conviction for murder that in
surance agencies might class this among their
risks and write policies against an assassin go
ing to the gallows. In Chicago, the road to
capital punishment must be that long one that
has no turning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

1t is good to observe from the published sta
tistics that more than three hundred million
pounds more sugar has come in to four of our
seaports than last year Now we know there
will be reports Of shortage.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The hands are the hands of ESau
but the voice is that of Jacob vii
son. Mr.. Wilson might have read the
speech, so evident is his control u
its making. There is one outstand
ing impression forced by the Coz
speech-that is that four years OF
Cox would be four years more Of
Wilson. Either that or Mr.. Cox is
'pledging himself to a program which
he does not intend to carry on.
Des Moines Register: Supporters
of the third party cannot find fault
with Farley Christensen on the
ground that he does not take him
self seriously enough
Davenport Democratic Clyde Her
ring, democratic candidate for Cover
nor, promises to be regular Cox OF
state campaigners. Nate Kendall
may be able to talk faster, but he'll
have to go some if he talks in more
places than Mr.. Herring, during the
pending campaign.
Webster City Freeman-Jo Journal
The Freeman-Journal doesn't know
much about Mr.. Herring, but from
what it has gathered from the news
papers it is of the opinion that he
is a good man and citizen, fully quail
fed to be the governor of this great
state.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: The pro
ccedings at Dayton were harmonious
on the surface. But this is big
country and William Jennings Bryan
was not noticed in the crowds that
swarmed around democracy's candi
date for the presidency.
Cedar Rapids Republican: The
New York Times thinks it is crude
and dangerous to suggest that gov
eminent bonds ought to be worth 10(
cents on the dollar--as stated b.
Candidate Harding the other day
Maybe it was also crude and danger
GUS TO sell them for that price tc
the people.
Sac City Sun: II is almost politi
cal joke to see the Iowa democrats
in their state convention resolving
against the repeal of the Iowa pri
mary election law AS is well known
to nearly everybody, the democrats
participate in the primary election II
Iowa except in the comparatively few
counties where the probability of the
election of democratic county officers
encourages local contests.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

A doctor in Kansas City is swimming to
wealth on the high tide of new "cure'' Sit
in his compressed air tank and all your troubles
leave you. 1t is a bad precedent when anyone
begins charging prices for air.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

The crosses we make for ourselves by "a
restless anxiety about the future are not sent
by God The fruit of our wisdom is always
bitter-Fenelon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

Raisins are bringing lower prices today in
carload lots; but who wants a carload of rasins {?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

There is real music. And there is much noise
that, for politeness' sake, we call music
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

The use of aluminium is a, ~
dispensable for the produou'
automobiles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

for it forever. Never AGAIN ',
be necessary for the old bell y 4
as once it spoke, never AGAIN =. 1.
be necessary for it's tones 10 - y,
anxious people that so great u
statecraft has been taken as y.
ing of declaration Of indepeu4
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-13

Des Moines Register: Supporters
of the third party cannot find fault
with Farley Christensen on the
ground that he does not take him
self seriously enough.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
OFFICER, CALL A COP, THERE IS
 CRIME HERE
(From Saturdays daiiy)


 Half the population of Prescott was given an opportunity to specu- late upon the nature of a thirst" yesterday when a large still and its supposed product were on display ill the window of the Biles-Lockhart clothing store. Suspicious at the authenticity of the product were quieted by a sign which confirmed the common opinion that If 1t comes from Biles-Lockhart's, it must be good" And then there were visible signs of the phenome- non known as a thirst"
 However this isn't the whole story.
 At one o'clock today a newer sensation will appear in the other of the store. A ful1-sized animated man, alleged to be the real flesh-and-blood article, will occupy this window at stated intervals the balance of the week. It was said yesterday by C. I. Davenport, who is managing the show, that the man is what is known as, living model; and that he will spend his time while in the Biles-Lockhart window, leisurely trying on the latest styles in hats, suits, ties, etcetera.
 Show-manager Davenport alleges and affirms that this sensation is calculated to hold the crowds dur ing fair week, and that it is the first time the performance has been stag ed in this city. Arrangements are now being made with prominent concerns in the State to book this bill with some of the biggest houses in the State. The program for the week will be as follows:
 Today; From 1 o'clock to g. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week: forenoons and after moons. Thursday, Friday and Satur-- lay: forenoons and evenings.
 It is expected that this unusual event will create a big sensation.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
CORN. ID BE TOP P-NOTCH CROP THIS
 SEASON
(From Saturdays daily)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8-The 1920 corn crop promises to be the largest in tte history of the country by more than 9O,COO.OOO bushels.
 A yield of 3,316,192,OOO bushels compared with the previous record production of 3,124,746OOO bushels in 1912 was forecast today by the de- partn.ent o1 agriculture from con- dition of S9.I on October 1. The yield would exceed that of last year by practically 3C00OO,OOO bushels. Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri will contribute practically all of the in crease. Spring wheat Is freshing out poorer than had been forecast be- cause damage from rust had proved greater than anticipated. The yield was estimated today at 100000 bushels less than was forecast a month ago, this loss reducing the combined winter and spring wheat yield to 75O,648OOO bushels, about 18O,OOO,OOO bushels below the crop of last year.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
COYOTE LAYS UP GOAT HERD AS
 WINTER FEED
(From Fridays Daily)

w. L. Bonide, who took out a crossing permit the other day for the flock of 1940 goats he is trail ing from Alamagordo, N. M., tells a curious story of finding 29l of his animals herded in an unusual man ner.
 Bonide and his son were at the Cooper goat ranch recently, when the son found large number of goat tracks leading to a draw. Fol lowing the tracks, he entered the draw, and there found the 291 goats quietly in the care of a coyote.
 Bonide was considerably surprised at the sagacity of the animal, which had herded the goats into the draw with view to laying up food sup plies for the winter He had killed only one of the flock. Banide said that the goats had followed the coyote as docilely as if 1t had been a dog. He and his son drove the animals back into the flock. They are going on into the Skull Valley country, where their flock will be the first to cross the Tonto driveway this fall.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
YAQUIS- -APACHES COMBAT FOR '
 CASH BAG
(From Saturdays daily)

With Mrs. Favour's "Apaches" a close second, the "Yaqui" team, head ed by Mrs. w. H. F. Jones, carried away the honors yesterday in the Y. w. C. A. financial campaign, bringing in cash and pledges amounting to SHIPS. Although no report had been made up to d late hour last night by Miss Almendinger captain of the Business and Professional Womens' club team, the sum of the first days work by the ! campaigners, together with the initial gift previously sub scribed, reached the total of about $2,7OO.
 These were the reports given over the tea cups yesterday when the Y workers gathered at the Sign of the Blue Triangle at 1 o'clock for a tea at which Mrs. C. E. Yount was host ess.
 The campaign was started ycster- day by meeting held at the Blue Triangle house The meeting was addressed by Reverend Urch, who gave a very constructive talk. Rev erend Urch's remarks were followed by talks by Mrs. Lamson, on the psy- chology of approach, and by Miss Jean McGillivray, who gave the workers further instructions, and sent them away in the high spirits that turned the day to so good account. The workers yesterday spoke entlius iastically of the friendly and generous attitude they found in the community.
 Mrs. s. H. Martin, assisted by Miss Pearl Fortson, will be the hostess at this afternoons tea, following today's by the energetic workers of the Young Women's Christian As sociation.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
TOBACCO GROWN HERE PUT ON
 DISPLAY
(From Saturdays daily)

AIlOll OdLGl udl udllgJ
 Following an early story ill the Journal-Miner about growing tobac- co in Prescott. the AI Andres cigar store in the Head Hotel block yes terday placed on display in its win dow fine example of Prescott grown white Burley tobacco.
 The plant, according to Mir. Andres, is not of the sort from which cigar wrappers are taken, but is good enough for the manufacture of any kind of smoking or chewing tobacco. It was grown by J. NJ. Elliott of Washington street, who has quite a patch of it in his yard It was not cultivated for the purpose of proving tobacco could be grown at an alti- tudc of nearly 45OO feet
 Doubt was expressed that the plant could be made a crop in this sec ton, but if specimens like this can be grown without great trouble, it is pos siblc that some supply can be raised hcrcabout The specimen is about 3 or 4 months old.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
FIRE RISK HERE; SCHOOLS SAFE
 SAYS MARTIN
(From Sundays Daily)

The city schools of Prescott are free from fire danger, it was stated yesterday by Superintendent of Schools s. H. Martin, when ap- preached by a Journal-Miner report CT on the subject II appears, how ever, that there are buildings in the city which are not free from this menace
 The Journal-Miner having been ad- vised as to the necessity of adequate precautions against fire throughout the city, and told by a man who has made a thorough study of fire risks and prevention that there were places in the city where adequate protection is not afforded. believes that an inquiry into the subject of fire prevention in this city is an ac- ton demanded by the public inter est.
 It was stated yesterday by Super intendent Martin that while the Washington and other schools of the city lack fireproof stairs as recom- mended by fire-risk specialists. such stairs are not required, because of the absence of fire risks in these buildings.
 "The only possible means by which a fire could break out in the school buildings" Superintendent Martin said. "is from electric wiring. This risk is so slight as to be negligible. There are no gas plates and abso- 1utely no fires in the buildings at any time, the school houses being heated from plants stationed outside and away from the buildings. Only in the Lincoln school does the heat ing plant adjoin the school building, and in this plant there is a solid brick wall between it and the school house."
 Fire drills are observed regularly at the different city schools, Super intendent Martin said While the drills are not held at stated inter vals. owing to the discipline gained by the element of surprise, they are gone through frequently enough to clear the buildings of teachers and pupils in considerably less than two minutes after the alarm is sounded
 Asked whether he was in agree ment with the opinion expressed edi- torially in Friday mornings Journal Miner, that fire risks in the city should be investigated, Superintend- ent Martin replied that he was. q fully believe in adequate fire protec- tion," he said, and though l would not care to name any particular one, I have in mind buildings ill this city in which such protection IS needed. ATr. Martin further stated that he was fully in accord with any plan which would add to the safety of human life, and which would help to conserve costly raw material from needless waste.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
|S CLOSED DOWN,
 IS REPORT
(From Fridays Daily)

The Arizona Binghampton mine of Stoddard, one of the largest pro- duccrs this side of the Black Hills, has closed down, laying off 200 men, according to reports reaching Pres colt yesterday. The shutdown is believed to be only temporary, since a certain number of men have been retained on the payroll.
 Word was received yesterday at the office of the County Superin- tcndent of Schools, to the effect that the mine had laid off 200 men on the fifth of this month, and that the Stoddard school might be forced to close because of lack of pupils.
 Notification of the report was ob- tained when w. J. Truscott, mine boss for the Binghampton who has been in Prescott for the last two days, said that ill te1ephoning to Stoddard, he had been informed of the move to close the mine, or to reduce its working force.
 Truscott came into Prescott be- fore the laying off of the men oc- cured, and said he had been told he was still on the payroll. He said he regarded the shutdown as not com plete, since d small number of men are being kept at work. and added that it was probably only tcmpor- arv.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
October 5, 1920.

1O:15 John McMaster to Ralph Williams and H. J. Meaney. Bond and Lease 9-1-2O unpateuted claims in Turkey Creek district, until 5-2+-22 10 per cent royalty or purchase for .$S,OO0.OO during terms of lease.
 Ills United States of America 10 charge 9-16-19
 200 P. E. Leach to w. w. Wales, Bill of Sale, 9-1-2O, $1,oOOOo Stude- baker roadster 1918. J. c. Conway.
 $50 United States to LcRoy Stuck, Patent. 7-28-2O w 1-2 NV IA Sec. 2, T. IS N. R. 4 E.
 5 50 Order of Distribution of Su- perior Court Estate of George Sor- milich, deceased. decreeing Lot 3I, and E l-2 Lot 24, Block 7 Jerome to Paul Sormilich.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
TEARSOUT BOULDERS IN
 PROGRESS WAY
(From Saturdays daily)

Fire"
 Jim Cronin, powder expert for Floyd Aliens state road gang exc cuted the customary vocal warning of blast and retired into the shel- tered tunnel in the rocks near the bridge site across Granite creek close to John Bianconis ranch.
 Followed pause and then the spectators from Prescott, who had been herded up on a steep granite slope zoo feet away, saw a column of inky black smoke rise fully 400 feet above the rocky abutment
 Another pause and the untitled roar of the explosion of one and one quarter tons ot INT, reached the group, poised, many holding cameras.
 A taste of trench experience, a smell of it, too, was in store for those who visited the scene of yes terday mornings blast. Many great shells, loaded with either trinitrato- luol or similar agent, are said to have caused as big a stir in real es- tate as did the blast. The destruc- tive effect of the explosion was ap- parent to the visitors few minutes after the big explosion had been followed by four "plaster" shots and they could approach the scene of desolation. Slate blue dust, burned by the explosion, covered an area a half mile around the site. Trees had been unleafeu, where their branches had not given way before the concussion. Large and small boulders, cracked, b1ackened and scattered by the force of the INT were tumbled about where the smooth, rounded granite rock had lain, imbedded in the soil a few min utes before. The wheels of automo- piles cut yellow paths of dust in the blue-gray coating that covered eve rything.
 In the center of the place where the explosion had been caused, three large pits marked the spots where as many great boufders had stood in the way of progress. A few sp1inters marked the spots where scrubby trees had grown. Lengths of tangled electric fuse wire were left of the system connecting the batteries and the detonators.
 Plenty of precaution was taken to insure the safety of the crowd. They were kept half a mile away; they could have stood a third that dis tance from the blast and been safe from flying rock, for the explosion pu1verized the overlay and dissipated l it.
 Another spectacle, greater than this, will be presented later when the road crew has charged the holes 1 now being sunk in the narrow rock | gorge leading to the bridge site. Here, the road will be widened to | over 24 feet, strengthened and re- .ieved of its present humps. Allen 1 says that two sets of shocks will be 1sed to jar the rock out of the way, and that they will "concuss" from opposite walls of the canyon and cause a great ruction and noise.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
TO MANAGE ARIZONA COPPER

Mir. Seaverson, formerly one of the geological engineers of the United Verde Extension, has taken a position as manager of the United Arizona Copper company, whose properties are located some 10 miles east of Cordes. and has been in the city securing supplies for the month of October.
 The managing directors ol this company are located in Phoenix. and report that they will push de- velopment work with increased viz or during the coming winter. ..
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
Oct. 7, 1920.

,
 Phil Pecharich ct al to Dennis Paxinos, lease, $25 per month, base ment of building on lot 5 blk. 1 Jer- ome; for ? years and 9 months.
 Frederick Wilken files affidavit of labor on claims in Walker dist.
 Frederick Wilken to W.T. Maurice Q. C. deed, $l64OO; 1-2O interest in unpatented claims in Big Bug Dist
 Frederick W.lken to Charles Mel Ter, Q. C. deed; 1-2O interest in ? claims in Big Bug Dist.
 Frederick Wilken to O. K. Hirsch- field, Q. C. deed; $2O5.OO; 1-2O in terest in ? claims in Big Bug Dist.
 Frederick Wilken to Joseph Gold berg, Q. C. deed; $2O5OO; 1-2O in- terest in claims in Big Bug Dist.
 Freerick Wilken to Alfonzo Schif- lnclli, Q. (. deed; $2O5OO; interest n Z claims IT Big Bug Dist
 Frederick Wilken to Maurice NJ. Smith; Q. (. deed; 1-2O interest in claims in Big Bug Dist.
 Frederick Wilken to Mrs. Edith A. White, Q. C. deed; $205; 1-2O in crest in ? claims in Big Bug Dist
 Frederick Will1en to Frederick Jr.,; Q. C. deed; 1z-lOO in- crest in ? claims in Big Bug Dist
 North Swastika Ext Ming Co., gives notice of ownership of Cadil- ac 1914 model automobile
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
PUBLIC RECORDS
 Compiled by the PRESCOTT TITLE COMPANY
October 4. 1o2O.

October 4, 1920.
 900 Jerome News Co.,, to Frank Alatorre, Warranty Deed 9-3O-2O. $10O. Lot B, SEIy r Il" Lot 34, Blk 9, Jerome H. NJ Globes.
 goo c. w. Hurst locates 1 Mill Site and Water Right in Pine Grove Dist.
 900 C. B. Hopkins Files Amended Locations on Sane Gene No. 1 and ? Lode Claims in Verde Dist, with w. F. Staunton. 9-3O-2O.
 3:1O Frank Watts ct al locate claims in Walnut Grove. 7-27-2O.
 10 Frank Tussick ct al locate 2 claims in Rich Hill Mining Dist g. 24-2O.
 3:1O E. A. McSwiggin, County Re corder, appoints A. C. Perry Regis tration Office. 1O-+2O. P. J. Ke- chane.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-10-13
S32,OOO CATTLE DEAL

A deal involving a large sum be- came known yesterday when X Douglas. cattlcmau of the Mayer district, filed notice of a transfer of between six and seven hundred head of cattle 10 John \. Barklcy, of Glendale. The cattle, who have been running on the Turkey Creek allot- ment of the Prescott Forest. are branded witb the Lazy s, and brought a price of $32.0OO.