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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18
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DENVER, Colo, Sept. 1S.-Tventy-
seven racing autos are entered for
the annual Denver-Pueblo road race
which will be held Monday. The
winner will receive-s500 and second
place driver 500. The course is 11s
miles long.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Seven room cottage, 912
Exchange street. "All on one floor
is what many buyers prefer these
days, and the solid oak polished
floors, electricity, and unusually at
tractive bath, large and beautiful
front porch, garden and splendid
location will surely attract an early
buyer to this property at $4,000.
Residence has large hall in center.
making a natural division with four
rooms on one side, three on the
other, and small family could live in
one apartment and rent the other
with splendid financial results. Part
cash would do. with balance at i've
percent interest, and buyer could get
almost immediate possession. Phone
Birdwell Sutlive, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

WOULD YOU like to own good
paying, permanent tire business an
YOUR own? Exclusive territory. Sell
direct to consumer. Our exceptionally
attractive proposition sells the tires.
Old cases accepted at $3.50. We carry
all stock A good, big paying BUSH
ness for men who will give us good,
honest, intelligent service. Let us
tell you what others are doing on
our proposition. Write today for fun
particulars. Andrews & Burton Co...
1929 Cherry st. Kansas City, Mo-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 1911 Leighton Ave.
new, bungalow with FIVE rooms and
bath. This house is finished in oak
with built in side board. book case and
window seats; also fine fire place and
mantel. Porch extends across front
of house, completely screened. $500.
John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

SPECIAL EN- TONIGHT
27-in. Bingham, 39c; lot ladies' hose
45c; bleached muslin, 23c; 9/4 brown
sheeting, 75c; brown silk hose, Sl.00:
choice ribbons, 69c.
LOWITZ DEPT. STORE.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR sALE-Splendid eight room
frame, electricity, fine CELLAR, fur
mace, bath natural wood trim, sos
North Third street. Lots alone With
similar view Of river and power house
have sold for more than. $4,000, price
now asked by Chicago owner; I'M
provements worth more than $4,000;
looks like double-value proposition
Phone Birdwell Sutlive, Black 1757.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

WANTED-To loan money on furni
ture, pianos, live stock, ETC., on
easy payments. Strictly private
Keoknk Loan Co., over Miller's shoe
store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE OR RENT-House, six
rooms, south side, one or two lots;
concrete street and walk. Sell very low
If sold at once. Inquire Clio Grand
avenue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18
NOTICES!

All members of Keokuk Aerie No.
6S3, F. 0. Eagles, are requested to
meet at Eagles hall Monday after
noon at 800 o'clock to attend the
funeral of our late brother, F. M. Bal
linger.
PHIL CHASER, w. Pres.
CHAS. A. NOAKES, Sec'y.
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AT oEbLO, Colo, Sept. 18.-Willard
i, eh' II, died here today from in
s ~, les received yesterday when he
seventy-five feet from a fire
e''dpe on the Y. NJ. C. A. building.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALEATo make more room in
our toy department, we offer 1
square piano $500. Choice of any
organ, all in good condition, $500.
Easy terms If desired. Duncan5Scheu
Furniture Co
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WANTED

Oct. 1st, small house
or 3 or 4 unfinished rooms. Call
A. e. Erickson, 674.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

On motion the monthly report of
R. Fl. Hart, superintendent county
home, was approved and ordered
fled.
In the matter Of the application of
the Mississippi River Power COM
pany. Now on this 1st day of Sep
TENDER, 1920, the application of the
Mississippi River Power company
being presented to the board asking
permission to build. maintain and
operate a transmission line from the
city limits of Montrose, Iowa upon.
over and along public highway in
Montrose township and Jefferson
township, Lee county. to the city
limits of the city or Fort Madison,
Lee county Iowa, and all the mat
tiers in said application being duly
considered by the board of super
visors, and on motion duly made and
seconded.
1t is resolved, that said matter is
continued for the purpose of publica-
ton of notice as required in section
1527-c of the 1913 supplement to the
code of Iowa
1t is further resolved. that the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Nos. 1526-152S Exchange
Two five room frame houses, To-
Gated on corner lot. These are well
built houses with large pleasant
rooms If interested in One will make
you a special price; both, $500.
John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

awake specially
salesmen; snappy line of temper
ance drinks to country trade. Side
line or exclusive. Easy sellers. rs
percent commission; full commission
on repeat orders. $4,000 weekly draw
ing account. Crown Beverage Co.
Title Guaranty Bldg, st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

SALESMEN-Seu groceries. paints,
lubricating oils, roofing, stock pow
der, automobile supplies, phnno-
graphs, to farmers, ranchaen anu
other consumers by samples; profit
able, steady, desirabaes no experience
necessary; satisfaction guaranteed,
commission advanced; At years IN
business. Write Loverfn & Browne
Co, Wholesale Grocers, 1911 s. State
St, Chicago, III.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

BARGAIN-Oa Oakland speedster, s
cylinder, 60 h. p; $3.50 if sold to-
day. Owner leaving city. Phone
Black 1725.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 309 Belknap Place
New six room modern house located
in one of the choicest resident dis
tricts. This splendid home can be
handled with $500 cash, giving thrift
ty person an opportunity to secure
new home at less than one-half of the
construction cost, $4,000. John
Tumelty
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 906-9OS Timea. Will
sell all or part of this property. No
9o6 has seven rooms and bath; also
electric lights and gas. No. 90S has
six rooms with electric lights and city
water. Here is a chance to buy a
home or buy the entire house as a
home and investment, Best south
side location. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-7 room house, all mod
ern except furnace; store building
adjoining. Inquire 1906 Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SAThtThe Wiley residence,
22S Blondeau; eight rooms and
bath, electricity, hot water heating
system, easy to rent rooms II de-
sired at Third and Blondeau, and
surely a comfortable home; $3.50.
Liberty bonds acceptable as part pay.
Phone Birdwell Sutlive, Black 1757.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Baby buggy in hrst
class condition. Can be seen at
Keokuk Lumber Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and har-
ness. J. A. Lochhead, Keokuk, r. Z.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Efght room house, mod
ern, well located first ward; 5000
cash or easy terms. Address Owner
care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 1874 Orleans Ave, a
new two story frame in perfect con-
dition, eight rooms and bath; also fin
ished room on third floor. This house
is located on lot 50x14O and has q
splendid garage. $500. John lIum'
city.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-iModel launch 1874.
brass fittings, 2 cylinder engine.
universal joint, etc Phone Red 1908
for particulars.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

Dust from the shoddy mills is used
as fertilizer in England.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Good driving mare In
quire 1911 Reid street, Saturday
evening or Sunday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and steno-
graphic work to do in evening at
home. Telephone 1888.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 1909 Johnson. six
room thoroughly modern house, fin
ished in oak; hot water heat No
doubt this is the best bargain on south
side in fine residence neighborhood.
$4,000. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Wood cook stove. Phone
Red 1889. St.. r..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. $40 South Sixth,
good seven room brick house that
needs the attention of the repair man.
This nicely located home can be made
very cozy at small expense and Is
great bargain at $1,450. John Turn
ulty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

A lot of orators mistake strong
lungs for strong minds
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

WANTED-A boy to strip tobacco at
Sheehan's Cigar store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Four cylinder Cadillac
with electric lights and self starter.
$3.50. Keokuk Cadillac Co
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

SALESMFN-Se low priced, 5000
mile guaranteed auto tires. 3ex31s
non-skid sells for S13-95; other sizes
in proportion. Big money for hust-
lers. Master Tire Co, 1914 So. Mfchf-
gan, Chicago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Meador home, 703 Nor
gan street This almost new, eight
room, modern frame, quarter-sawed
oak upstairs and down, should ap-
peal to the man who has been figur-
ing on a new home. Note the fine
location, and phone, me for appoint
ment to be shown through property
BirdWell Sutlive, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

STOCK statesmen WANTED-Chi-
cago motor truck company with
record of three thousand trucks last
eighteen months; now paying fifty
percent stock bonus; Is increasing
capital from one to five million Won
derful intensive cooperation. sCom-
missions only. Apply Joseph
H1mphry, Hotel Montrose, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Nice little four room
cottage, natural wood floors and
trim, electricity, gas, water full lot.
fruit and garden. 1907 Exchange
street; $2,250. Might take part pay
in Liberty bonds. Phone Birdweil
Sutlive, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR .SALE-No. 1914 Des Moines-
Two story frame, four rooms and hall
first floor, four rooms on second
floor. One room on second floor has
lavatory; balance of plumbing roughed
in for toilet and bath. Kitchen has
gas and city water. Full lot with
good barn, $3.50. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-A Columbus surry with
new rubber tires; also horse and
harness cheap. Enquire 1901 Blon-
deau street. J. M. French.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. S01 Morgan-A two
story six room brick with bath and
gas. This home is centrally located
in fine neighborhood. $4,000. John
Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-The Brownell properly,
327 North Fifth street, will be sold
with or without furniture and fur
nishings. $4,000, $500. Phone Bird
well Sutlive, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 7O3 South Seventh
Frame stucco house with four rooms
first floor and two second floor. Fur
mace, electricity and gas. House is
located on two fine lots, has large
barn and other outbuildings with ma
terial sufficient to save hundreds or
dollars towards the construction of
another house. $3.50. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

MAN OR WOMAN to travel, employ
ing local representatives Million
dollar house. Permanent. Expert
ense unnecessary. State age and
publications. Local work also. Uni
yersal House, Philadelphia.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 722 North Twelfth
The north half of double frame, four
rooms first floor, two rooms second;
good cellar; electric lights, city water
and sink in kitchen with sewer connec-
ton. This snap is offered for short
while for 81 700. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. III Exchange, six
room brick house with basement
under entire house Not in the best
repair. but AN industrious person can
make a good home out of this prop
erty. Price $3.50. John Tumulty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SAIiE-Ffve room cottage. lot
35x140 Two six room houses, lot
50x14O. Seven and eight room houses,
corner, 50x100. Six, seven and eight
room houses, corner 50x140. VIII
sell on payments or trade for prop
erty on railroad. Chas. Altes, 1909
Franklin street Phone Red 694.
FOR Manufacturing, Gil North
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LOST.

LOST-Automobile crank Thursday
afternoon. Return to Keokuk Cadil-
lac Co. Reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

WANTED-Men for day and shift
work. Keokuk Electro Metals Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

ONLY KNOWN MAP showing all
proven Texas, Oklahoma, New
Mexico and Louisiana oil fields, and
other valuable information free. Don't
invest before seeing it. r. V. Will
son, Mngr., Chicago Traffic Assn,
Hoffman Bldg, Houston, Texas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR SALE-No 1911 Leighton Ave.
new bungalow with Ave rooms and
bath. This house is finished in oas
with built in side board, book case and
window seats; also fine fire place and
mantel. Porch extends across front
of house, completely screened. $500
John Tumelty.
FOR SALE-No. 1874 Orleans Ave, a
new two story frame in perfect con
dition, eight rooms and bath; also fin
ished room on third floor This house
is located on lot 50x140 and has a
splendid garage. $500. John Tum'
city.
FOR SAI4E-No. 215 North Third,
five room cottage with bath, cleo
tricity and gas This house is located
on lot 50xS0, rooms are on one floor,
In very desirable neighborhood;
$500. Additional vacant ground ad-
joining may be had. John Tumelty.
FOR SALE-No. lbs North Seventh,
story and half brick, six rooms and
bath, electricity throughout and gas
and city water in kitchen; cellar
under entire house, lot 34x1o0; $4,000.
John Tumelty.
FOR SAIE-Nos. 117-119 North Sew
enth, double frame, five rooms each
side; has electricity, gas and city
water in kitchen; inside toilet but no
bath; cellar under entire house. This
property will make a very nice home
and provide an income; lot is 3Sx100.
5000. John Tumelty.
FOR SALE-No. 704 Grand avenue.
This well constructed brick house
with hot water heat can be reduced
and remodeled into a very comfort
able home; the frame additions on
rear will furnish material for a small
house. This Is fine location with
let 75x14o; $4,000 John Tumelty.
FOR SALE-No. 11os Bank, eight
room partly modern house with
large cellar. This we'll built house
can beamade modern at very small
expense and its central location
makes it very desirable; $2,750. John
Tumelty.
FOR SALE-No. S01 Morgan-A two
story six room brick with bath and
gas. This home is centrally located
in fine neighborhood. $4,000. John
Tumelty.
FOR SALE-No 7O3 South Seventh
Frame stucco house with four rooms
first floor and two second floor. Fur
mace, electricity and gas. House is
located on two fine lots. has large
barn and other outbuildings with ma
terial sufficient to save hundreds or
dollars towards the construction of
house. $3.50. John Tumelty.
FOR .SALE-No. 1914 Des Moines-
Two story frame, four rooms and hall
first floor, four rooms on second
floor One room on second floor has
lavatory; balance of plumbing roughed
in for toilet and bath. Kitchen has
gas and city water. Full lot with
good barn, $3.50. John Tumelty.
FOR SALE-No 309 Belknap Place
New six room modern house located
in one of the choicest resident dis
tricts. This splendid home can be
with $500 cash, giving thrift
ty person an opportunity to secure
new home at less than one-half of the
cost. $4,000. John
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IF YOU WANT TO BUY ANY KIND
of business, any location, write
us for free descriptive bulletin. Inter
state Business Exchange, Sioux City,
Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

Fifth street, Eve rooms and bath,
electricity. Nice location and very
good house for rental ASKED. $3.50.
Phone Birdwell Sutliva, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

tricity, bath, furnace, comfortable
home in fine location for down town
business man; SIS Concert; $4,000
Withdrawn from market if not sold
in few days. Phone BirdweH Sutliye,
Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

WANTED-Boy with wheel; must be
IA; $40 a week to start, good
chance for advancement Apply in
person. Postal Telegraph Co, 304
Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SAIE-Nos. 117-119 North Sew
enth, double frame, five rooms each
side; has electricity, gas and city
water in kitchen; inside toilet but no
bath; cellar under entire house. This
property will make a very nice home
and provide an income; lot is 3Sx100.
5000. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FARM FOR SAIE-Sfxtysfx acres
improved; fourIoom house, good
barn, poultry houses, fruit, running
water in pasture; about IS acres in,
cultivation and meadow; mail and
phone; $85 per acre, terms r. G.
Hennes, Route 2, Revere, Mo-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 1106 Bank, eight
room partly modern house with
large cellar. This we'll built house
can besmade modern at very small
expense and its central location
makes it very desirable; S2,750. John
Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SAI.E-No 215 North Third,
five room cottage with bath, cleo
tricity and gas. This house is located
on lot 50xSO, rooms are on one floor,
In very desirable neighborhood;
$4,000. Additional vacant ground ad-
joining may be had. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Fine vatermelons, 3
miles northwest of Montrose, Iowa.
Any amount. S. +. Clemenson-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 125 North Seventh,
story and half brick, six rooms and
bath, electricity throughout and gas
and city water in kitchen; cellar
under entire house, lot 34x100; $4,000.
John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Household goods, rugs,
oil heater, chair, wicker settee.
writing desk, hall tree, dining tzbse,
sideboard, bed, dresser, springs and
mattress. 912 Exchange.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-No. 704 Grand avenue.
This well constructed brick house
with hot water heat, can be reduced
and remodeled into very comfort
able home; the frame additions on
rear will furnish material for small
house. This is fine location with
let 75x140; $4,000. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-I4ot 5ox150 feet; will
sacrifice if sold soon. }. q. oison'
1913 Franklin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Seven room modern
house at 116 North Twelfth street;
immediate possession. Inquire even
ings.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-Pigs at 2o27 Des Moines
street. Ready to take in 2 weeks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-18

FOR SALE-All modern colonial style
residence. Lot 7Oxl5o. 3lS ~
Fourth st.
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FOR SALE-Nash touring car, 1871
model Priced to sell. Phone Rec
1925.
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FOR SALE-Sewing machines OF all
makes: also few good talking
machines TO be closed out at bargain
prices as I am making a change in
business. J. C. Wallis at Singer shop,
5O4 Main street.
The Dolores star., 1920-04-16
FEDERAL GRADES
AID TO FARMERS
Miller Willing to Pay More for
Wheat if 1t Meets All
Requirements.
PREMIUM ON POOR PRODUCT
Demonstrations at State Fairs, Local
Schools and Other Places Given
for Purpose Of Aequaintin9
Farmer With Grades.

prepared by the United States Depar,-
ment of Agriculture)
The miller buying wheat from a
farmer is willing to pay more for 1t
If. among other things, 1t has heavy
bushel weight, is dry and sound and
Is free from weed seeds-in other
words, II it meets the federal require
ments for No. l grade. of the proper
subclass. The miller knows he can
get from such grain more and better
flour, with less labor and expense on
his part. This Is Illustrated by results
Of several hundred tests made by the
bureau of markets. United States de-
partment of agriculture, in which No.
/ spring wheat according to federal
standards) weighing 5S pounds per
bushel. yielded 71.3 per cent of straight
flour and 2S.7 per cent of bran and
middlings. On the other hand, spring
wheat grading No. 5. weighing 80
pounds per bushel, yielded 63.S per
cent straight -four and 36.2 per cent
bran and middllngs.
PenaIizing Grower Of Good Wheat.
When the country dealer under nor
nal marketing conditions buys the
wheat of his section at fiat rate he