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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28
THE DESIRE TO OWN SOMETHING.

Preachers OF coInmunisu-that form OF so
cialism which would violently or otherwise
make society all over again so that all property,
public and private, would be publicly owned
are very far off the human track.
The old style opportunist socialist-very
few of whom exist today as a party-believed
In evolution or change Of the economic system
l,s the ballot They also advocated public own
ership only of such property as the railroads,
Traction lines, electric lighting and gas and
water systems, marketing machinery, and the
like agencies Of public or quasi-public nature
They did not urge common ownership OF tooth
brushes, beds, cooking stoves and similar pri-
Eate necessities, and most of them were for pri
.ate ownership Of houses; though some advo-
,ated community titles to even these and al
and.
The communists are for common ownership
# everything necessary to human happiness,
from railroads to automobiles down to stoves,
clothes and the private necessities. Many stand
even for common ownership of wives This
program never has and never will appeal to
average human nature Much less VIII average
human nature kill and shed blood for such fool
ish, unnatural ideas. For individualis1n Is
grated in the blood, bone, marrow, brain and
soul of the human being. The moment men al
low that instinct to be drugged by bolshevik
ideas, that moment they begin the degenerate
into savages.
The desire to something never DO
killed. What man is there--even among the
very communist fanatics themselves-who does
not take pride in viewing come piece of property
and saying: ''Etns is mine-zny very own'''
Who is there who does not feel the yearning
e own piece OF ground, ND matter how small,
and shelter for himself and fauily7 Who is
there cs good sense VINO would want to have his
hons invaded by everyone else N the conmun-
ity. who would want to yield all &C his privacy
under wild eyed communist scbemef
VINO WAITS his Children numbered BY the
Rtatef Only woakling fool would so wish.
Thousands of years from now TIE desire to
own something viii persist. 1t never can be
killed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28
Never Has Seen His Country.

Kansas City Star: The only United
States marine in the world has never
seen the United States. is on duty at
the American legation in Pekin, China
He is Private G.. w. F. Chiidress, who
was born of American parents In
China When he became of age a
few weeks ago he decided to join the
marines and enlisted at the legation.
Childress is tall, good looking
young man who can speak the Chinese
language like native His services
as an interpreter are especially valu-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28
failed humanity nor endangered

failed humanity nor endangered
civilization.
We have been tardy sometimes,
like when we were proclaiming
democracy and neutrality while
we ignored our national rights,
but the ultimate and helpful part
we played in the great war will
be the pride OF America SO long
as the world recites the story.
We do not mean to hold aloof.
we choose no isolation, we shun
no duty. like to rejoice in an
American conscience, and in big
conception of our obligations to
liberty, justice and civilization.
Aye, and more. like to think of
Columbia's helping hand to new
republics which are seeking the
blessings portrayed in our exam
pie, but have a confidence in our
America that requires no council
of foreign powers to point the way
Of American duty. We wish to
counsel, cooperate and contribute,
but we arrogate to ourselves this
keeping of the American continent
and every concept of our obliga-
ton. 1t is fine to idealize. but
it Is very practical to make sure
our own house is in perfect order
before we attempt the miracle of
old world sterilization
Call it the selfishness Of nation
ality if you will; think it an in
spiration to patriotic devotion.
To safeguard America first.
To stabilize America first
To prosper America f1rst,
To think of America first
To exait America first,
To live for and revere America
Let the internationalist dream
and the bolsheyist destroy, God
pity him for whom no minstrel
raptures swell" In the spirit of
the republic, we proclaim Ameri-
canism and acclaim America
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

IT'S sweet when the roughened by violent
ds to tolls of others, that there
is pleasure seeing others distress, but because man
glad himself secure Tis pleasant too to look
peril the mighty contests OF war; but
nothing is those calm unruHled
wisdom of philosophers whence thou
n,ayest look down morais, wandering
down devious resting their fame
genius prding themselves BIRTH day and night
power.- ucretius.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

This has been very hard summer on many
folk, particularly SO those who love to inform
the neighborhood of the hot spells and weather
records OF past years. II has also put crimp
In the style of the hot weather wisacres who out
line menus and dietarics for the torrid spots,
that may be fine for the grocer but brighten the
bill payers to death, weakened as the latter usu-
ally are with heat. Cool weather has it's good
points. And they are more largely appreciated
now than they will be in the month Of December.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28
REPEAL PRIMARY LAW.

Ottumwa Courier: The republican
state platform calls for the repeal OF
the primary election law and cites its
utter failure to accomplish even a
fraction of the reform it was design
ed to work. That is one Of the i'm
portant plans of the declarati On
framed by the delegates to Tuesdays
convention.
H. w. Byers, in his address as
temporary chairman, admitted that
the primary law, which he advocated
before it's enactment, had failed, but
he suggested that it be amended
rather than repealed.
AS between the two declarations.
the Courier prefers that of the plat
form, and the fact that the delegates
expressed a similar preference when
the two courses were open before
them should be an effective guide 20
the law makers elected upon the plat
FORM
Reform" and progress" that do
not accomplish Improvement or ad-
yancement do not deserve the high
sounding names they assume. This
is recognized in the platform plank
condemning the primary law, which
reads as follows:
Actual experience has demon
strated that great evils have
arisen in the use OF the present
primary law of this state. 1t has
been given a fair trial and found
to be unwieldy, expensive and
unsatisfactory We favor its re-
peal and the substitution there
for OF such primary legislation as
viii guarantee to all voters the
fun right TO take part and to be
heard In the counseis of their
party. and will provide for them
an opportunity for free and fair
expression as to both candidates
and measures.
II is the duty Of Iowa to take
step forward by repeating the pri-
mary election law, following a cam
paign in which political issues and
problems shall be discussed frankly
and fearlessly and tirelcssly. The
only way TO obtain an intelligent
expression of voters opinions in the
voting booth is by bringing facts TO
the voters before election day. No
law can do thats it must be done by
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

Little thoughts do not suit little duties. 1t
is in the fulfllnent of simple routine that
we need more than anywhere the quickeuing
Influence of the highest hought-Bishop
Westcott
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Toledo Chronicle: The present cost
of hard surfaced roads is prohibitive.
Forest City Independent: No man
is just to his children or good to him
self who does not take his home
paper.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28
Wilkinson G. CO,

able to the marines. Through associ-
alton with his parents and other
American residents of China he is
thoroughly familiar with the tradi-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

that was Teddy.
| Cedar Rapids Republican: Senators
Kenyon and Reed, who have been the
principal men in the investigations of
lslush funds in the primary campaigns,
latter going through all the things re-
ported have had the good grace 10
exonerate not only General Wood and
Mr.. Lowden. but even the men who
managed their campaigns and who
did some things very carelessly and
also foolishly.
Webster City Freeman-J Journal:
Mr.. Kendall is man of good ability
and has had much experience in puo-
lie affairs, always making good.
Creston Advertiser: That the re-
Ipublicans of Iowa aer on their toes,
working for the best interests of the
people is evidenced by their choice
of nominees.
| Hampton Chronicle: There is a
general opinion over the state that
Arch w. McFarlane OF Waterloo, who
was speaker of the house at the last
session, will be accorded reelection
/, as speaker of the house without
much opposition. Mr.. McFarlane made
one of the most efficient presiding
officers the house Of representatives
has ever had.
Sioux City Journal: What's the use
in explaining why Meredith was not
nominated? Accidental appointment
to office does not give man nation
wide prominence or Importance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

lions and customs of the oh' :,
States. He is looking forward "
day when he will see the cou
whose flag he serves.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

Motorists continue TO turn from main thor
oughfares into side streets without giving warn
ing to pedestrians The practice probably will
be kept up till a pedestrian is killed or badly
hurt, when something viii be done about it. -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

means of an intensive campaign Of
the old-fashioned kind.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28

Columbus Junction Safeguard
There was only one Roosevelt and
that was Teddy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-28
FIFTH STREET GARAG]

many another has gone down to insiof0''
defeat simply for lack Of iron.
Manufaoturcrs' Note: NuI,ted Iron. vnnas l,,r
prescribed and recommended above b. on !. we'd
is not cecret remedy. but oro wnica 49,. olisf
known to druggists Everywhere. Unlike Iu. s ia
inorganic iron products II IL easily insIS ner
does not iniure the teeth. MAKE them prn,r.p,ss
syccs mfui and entirely satisfactory results 70 ~
purchaser or thcy will refund your rnoueE'
dispensed By all good druggists
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
THINGS TO DO ON The
FARM IN FEBRUARY

January seems to be the time best
for the farmer to mend broken spots
on his farm, from the house to the fur
therest fence enclosing his land. But
February comes and the real spring
work on thu Sarm Is started. The gar
den and y lard need much careful Mt
tention ar this time-transplant toma-
toes. egg plant, pepper, etc., III the hot
oed set out early cabbage and lettuce
that have been hardened In cold
frames In order to guard against
scale, spray the orchard with lime sui
phur, or soluble oil.
Late in February sow clovers, and
grasses on wheat. Mix little alfalfa
and alsille clover with red clover: If
the land is firm, run the seed thru the
shoe of grain drill at the same time.
After discing the land well, sow or
chard grass in properly tliinned wood
lots.
This is the proper time to lay in
what fertilizer will be needed. AT pres
ent there is great demand for acid
phosphate, and it would be wise to
place your order early to avoid the
rush." Buy all fertilizers on the basis
of plant food rather than gross weight.
On lined land use acid phosphate,
while basic Stag is good for unlimed
land since it contains a little lime. 1t
is we'll to keep supply of limestone
on hand to spread mt odd times.
Let the stock Craze on winter pas
lures in good weather. Give sowG 4
little corn. ground oats, bran and tank
age II you are fattening any steers,
see that they keep gaining. Visit your
flock once a night during the heavy
lambing period.
1t seems February presents work TO
be done all over the farm. The house
wife can make plans for the rear
rangement of nousefurnishings when
spring cleaning days come. This is
really IN important matter for it ID
hard to believe how much better the
same old furniture will look when
shifted into new positions in the room.
1t not only gives room new appear
ance, which Is restful to the eye, but
II often makes furniture wear longer
in exposing all parts to the hardest
wear.
If all the mendlng has not been COM
pleted it should be finished by the end
of February. This is a good time to
paint IL wagon, oil and repair the har-
n.S,. learn rope tying and belt lacing,
unu also put in supply Of fabrication
OH, bolts, rivets, etc.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
Oak Grove.

Sp<eial TO tie Ne7Os.
Rainy weather seems to be the order
of the day,
Well, "Seven Brothers, an glad
the boys are still there as there's not
any boys here.
Robt. Sitz has joined the army, and a
certain young lady is grteving herself
to death.
We are listening for the wedding
bells to ring for Ernest Byers and GER
tain attractive young lady.
Mart and Will Harris gave dance
Friday night and a large crowd attend
ed. Some OF the girls got frightened
and went home.
Estella Kilgore is crazy to go to
Tatesville. Guess she il struck on
some boy out there.
Relic Sitz IS visiting his uncle in
Kentucky. We sure miss him here
Hardy Cox went and got his license
and / suppose he is going to steal some
body's girl y.,
Foster Harris goes up and down the
road. singing "Nigger Blues.
Eliza Green said she knew yesterday
was ground hog day, for she saw two
ground hogs going down the road.
Walter Kilgore returned home last
HlBuL lFOm dlmeE "hCto no h"o oOOh
at work.
will Floyd and Nancy Coppinger
spent Saturday with Mrs, Lizzie Nun
ley.
Nan Coppinger and Ruth Foster are
having good time teaching for there
are only about ten pupils going.
Will Floyd is the only boy who is do
ing any sparkling in Pryor Ridge for he
is the only boy who visits the school,
Come on, Uncle Tom, with your
pieces, for know you are still alive, as
saw you the other night.
If you want ia see A E. Dishroon
smile, ask him when he called up the
Central office.
Joe Weaver's dog must have died
for l saw him go down the road grin
ming.
Dora Kilgore said she would be glad
if Jim O'Neal would come back from
work.
Robt. Morgan says he wants home
of his own. Come on, Robert, and hunt
you little girl. -.......
Katie Green is struck on Garnett
King. He sure is cute boy.
Dixie Nunley said she would like TO
receive a letter from Dan Conry.
Nellie Green says she would like to
see Henry Boggs.
Little Dan Green called on Sim
Layne Sunday.
Miss Emily Stz received large box
of candy Sunday.
Andy Dent went to the army, but
they sent him back.
Bessie Green and Emily Silz spent
Sunday in Little Surprise" They
seem to like that place better than
where they live.
Jessie Stump had the blues Sunday.
We wish the boys out here were like
J. E. Floyd, and would go home before
shutdown and not be getting our chick
ems. Blue Eyes.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
Pryor Ridge.
SbfeiaI 10 The NezVS.

Special 10 Tie Ne7US.
Visiting seems to be the order of the
day.
sure was glad to see piece from
Pine Hill and also Whitwell mountain.
l think l know who you are. Let's
hear from you every week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Nunley were called
to Tracy City to see their daugh ter,
who is i'll with the influenza
Robt. Morgan was all smiles last
week.
John Henley visited Mrs. Green
Floyd one day last week.
A lot Of the boys have left here for
the army and we sure do miss them.
Misses Emily Sitz and Lucy Floyd
called at the store Friday.
Laurence Rogers, of Jasper, was here
last week.
Frank Layne called on his best girl
Sunday.
am sure sorry that James Tate was
so lonesome Sunday. Cheer up, James,
1 know that place is lonesome, but it
looks like you would be going some
where, and enjoy yourself, and then
you won't be lonesome.
Wonder why Chas. Long, OF Pine
Hill don't ever come over.
Wonder If S. G. Green is still in the
goat business.
Miss Margie Sitz spent Sunday with
Miss Lucy Floyd.
Win Floyd said he would go crazy
when the school closed, and | guess
he won't have to take his dinner with
him.
Louis Morgan made short call on
Green Floyd Saturday night.
Wonder ii Bessie Green, Of Happy
Hollow, doesn't write to the News.
Mrs. Josie Weaver called on Mrs.
Henley Sunday.
Miss Emily Sitz and Benton Foster
sure did look cute Sunday night.
Lucy Floyd had the blues Saturday
night
Robt. Sitz left for the army Thurs
day and we sure do miss him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Nunley called at
Mr.. and Mrs John Henley's Sunday
Jessie Stump and Bessie Green are
expected to spend Sunday in Pryor
Ridge.
Margie Sitz is the prettiest girl in
Pryor Ridge, so Mart Harris thinks.
Joe Weaver and Robt. Harris are ex
pected to leave us soon. Sorry to hear
it. Lonely Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
Ebenezer.

.Sbecial 10 Me NrgOS.
Cold weather seems to be the order
of the day now. 1t looks as though
wheat and fall oats are damaged bad by
! the freezes.
We have several cases Of the "fu" in
our vicinity. We hope it won't be as
bad as it was last winter.
Jim Alder and Paul Kelly made a
business trip to Chattanooga Monday.
l. N. Lambert of Guild, made short
call on Sam Webb Sunday.
jeff Kelly, who is employed at South
Pittsburg, visited home folks Sunday.
Little Carry Dickerson of Richard
City, visited his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Quarles, Sunday.
Geo. Quarles is sick with "fu."
Mrs. Lucy Amos visited Mrs. Sam
Webb one evening last week.
Misses Myrtle and Rosa Hancock
spent Monday night with their aunt,
Mrs. NJ. c. Webb.
Albert Brewer is confined to his bed
with flu and pneumonia. DR.. Songer
of Jasper, is attending him.
Mrs. BERTHE K. Shelton ard child Wis.
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ben
nett, in Jasper Sunday.
H. Ii. Hancock of Hoge Crossing
has rented the C. z. Hancock farm and
is moving into the II. Fl. Torbett house.
Brown Jonessis still suffering from
fits. We hope he will soon recover.
w. r. Jones has had new flue built
and says he has to hold the stove down
every time he builds fire in it to keep
Fit from going out the top Rosebud
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
The Misses Mccullough, of
Jasper, spent Sunday with Mrs.
VIM. Lee.
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Bessie Holt VS., H. e Holt.

Bessie Holt VS., H. e Holt.
In Chancery Court at Jasper, Tennes-
see:
In this cause it appearing to the sat-
isfaction of the Clerk and Master from
Bill, which is sworn to, that Fl. f..
Holt is a nonresident of the state so
that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served,
1t is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made in the Sequatchie Valley
News, a newspaper published in the
town of Seq tchie, for four consecu-
tive weeks, commanding said non-resi-
dent defendant to appear ON or before
the March Rules to be held in the
Chancerv Court office at Jasper, on the
first Monday in March, 1920 and plead,
answer or demur to said bill or the
same will be taken for confessed and
the same set for hearing ex parte as
to him.
This February 18th, 1920.
S. H. HAVRON,
c. & NJ.
W. e. MOVERS,
~ d. c. & NJ.
Printers Fee, SO co.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
Tracy City, R. !.

Spee!alto lie Mas.
Snow seems to be the order of day.
Elmer Smith went hunting Saturday
evening.
The school at Coalmont distributed
Valentines Friday evening.
Miss Annie Hopper Of Coalmont will
begin teaching Monday.
Grace Grow went 10 The show Satur-
day evening.
Edgar Landlord went to Coalmont
Saturday evening and said Sunday that
he came hear freezing coming home.
Rual Vaughn went visiting Sunday.
Guess he went to see his best friend.
r. L. Childress has purchased nice
b orse.
Mrs. John Powell of this place return.
ed one day last week from visit to her
daughter in West Tennessee.
Mrs. Jake Dyer gave party at Ter
home last week. All report nice
time.
Mildred Lockhart OF Coalmont went
to Tracy City Saturday, where she will
| attend school.
pointment here Su nday. Guess it was
too cold.
Will Green of Goa mo was the guest
VI NTS, DuhodJ
John Vanhooser and dangh ter, Ada,
made trip to McMinnville, one day
last week.
Jim Nunley went hunting this week.
Guess he had better wait fill it quits
showing.
Geo. Vaughn has been very sick with
what was thought to be influenza
Mrs. Stella Vapdergriff made Mrs.
Childress a short call one day last week.
Miss Charlotte Merritt of Tracy City,
is the principal of the Coalmont school.
Little LESSEE Landlord carried Helen
Helen VandergrIf letter Saturday
morning. Wonder who from?
Leavie Lankfort went TO Coalmont
Saturday.
Seabird Vandergriff went to Pelham
Valley Thursday,
b. +. Parmley of Coalmont, moved
to our town one day last week.
c. w. Vandergriff spent Sunday with
Jim Nuhley.
Come on Soddy with your letters.
Willie Almon has been on the sick
list. Country Girl
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
Non Resident Notice.
J. T. Hicks VS.. Effie Hicks

j. T. Hicks VS.. Effie Hicks
In the Chancerv Court of Marion
County, Tenn:
In this cause it appearing to the sa t.
isfaction of the Clerk and Master, from
Original Bill, which is sworn to, that
defendant, Effie Hicks, is a non-resi-
dent of this state, so that the ordin-
airy process Of law cannot be served:
1t is therefore ordered that publica-
tion be made in the Sequachee Valley
News, a newspaper published in the
town of Sequachee, Tenn, for four con-
secutive weeks, commanding said non
resident defendant to appear on or be-
fore March rules of the Cbancery Court,
to be held in the court house in JAS
per on first Monday OF March, 1920,
and plead, answer, or demur to said bill
or the same will be taken for confessed
and set for bearing ex parte as to her.
5. L. HAVRON, c. e. NJ.
w. 4. MOVERS, d. c. & NJ.
This the 9th day of February, 1890
Printers Fee, So 90.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
Pf.S700
LAND SALE.

In obedience to decree of the Chan
Gerry Court at Jasper, made in the case
of Bertha Guest ct al, VS.. Matte M.
Gregory ct al, will on the
LIST Monday in March, 1920,
at 10 o'clock, a. M, on the premises, sell
to the highest and best bidder, the real
estate described in the decree, being
certain house and lot or parcel of land
located about three-quarters of a mile
southwest of Monteagle, Tenn, in Ma
rion County, and bounded on the north
by right-of- way of n, G. & ST. l.. R'y,
south bv the old Wash Gillian place,
and on the east AMI west by lands form
erly owned by r NJ. Payne. and known
as the Dave Thomas old home place.
Said sale will he for cash, and IN bar
Of equity of redemption.
This Feb. 3, 1920.
s l.. HAVRON, C. Il NJ.
w. Il MOVERS, d. c. & M.
Pr $500
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-19
Non Resident Notice.
John +. White, Jr., ct al.
VS..
Griff Erwin, ct al.

In the Chanr"ry Court of Marion Coun-
W, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing to the sat-
isfaction of the Clerk and Master, from
Compliments Bill, which is sworn to,
that Arson White and Henry White.
are two of the defendants, whose resi-
dence is unknown AID cannot be ascer-
tanned upon diigent inquiry, it Is
therefore, ordered that publication
be made in the Sequatcbin Valley
News, a newspaper published in the
town Of Sequachee, for four consecu-
tive weeks. commanding said non-resi-
dent defendants to appear at the March
Rules of the Chancery Court, to be
held in the Courthouse in the town OF
Jasper on the First Monday in March,
1920. and plead, answer, or demGr to the
said Bill or the same will be taken as
confessed and set for hearing ex parte
as to them.
This 23rd day of January, 1920.
s l.. HAVRON, G. Il M.
w. e, MOVERS, d. G. & M
PfS700