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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-14

ventilation.
6. Moisture must be allowed
to escape.
7. The place to keep it.
s. A basement with furnace
heat and always dry and warm.
9. A room or attic in dwelling
house where it is kept warm.
10. Seed corn is better if new
er allowed to freeze, even when
apparently well dried.
IL. Dry and warm are both
essential to insure good seed
corn.
IL. In gathering seed corn,
choose medium sized ears from
strong, vigorous stalks - ears
about waist high.
13. Endeavor to get ears with
even sized kernels to assist in
securing uniform dropping by
planter.
IA. When Smelling, just before
planting, remove tip and butt
kernels well up on the ear, saw
ing only even sized kernels
Is. Reject every ear that is
the least moldy or shows any
imperfection.
During the last twenty years
our state has lost over five hun
dred millions Of dollars on ac-
count Of poor seed corn, and this
year we do. not have to exceed
two-thirds of full stand of corn
in Iowa know whereof write.
for I have been in the fields
counting the stalks in the hills.
This for better and greater
Iowa
JOHN COwNTM.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-14
PROBLEM Of SEED
CORN IS VITAL
,.hn covnie Writes to Governor Hard.
x ina Concerning Testing Of Corn
at This Time Of Year to
Insure successful Crops.
NO NEED OF FAILURE
r.s+ino Of the Grain Used for Germi.
mating Would Eliminate Any
Possibility Of Failure OF
tho Crop.

ne time to think about seed corr
problems, and John Cownie has VIII
ton TO Governor w. l. Harding urg
ing the Importance OF testing sect
rorn in order to insure perfecl
crop next year
sufficient importance to send it GU
n the press and to the farmers O
the state. Here it ID:
Honorable w. L. Harding.
Governor of Iowa
Dear Sir:
The time is again at hand when
seed corn, to insure perfect
termination next year under
normal conditions, must be gath
ered- and cared for in proper
manner from now until the plant
ing season in 1921. II this is
done, there will be no need for
corn failure next year, for with
nm experience of sixty-four years
on my own farm and twelve years
!, a member OF the board Of con-
troll of state institutions. N
charge of the state farms. seed
corn saved In the manner here
described never failed to grow
under normal conditions
To insure seed corn Of. strong
vitality:
/. Gather your seed corn as
soon as corn is denied.
2. Do not allow 1t to FUZZY
ripen and dry in the field
s. Put it ,on racks the same
day as gathered.
4. It must be dried by artifi-
cial heat
s. Ears kept apart and good
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-14

uled for Keokuk and Warsaw Thurs
day night, and that will close the eX-
cursion season, for Immediately after
the trip the Capitol will start down
the river. The same music that has
entertained the Capitol passengers
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-14
DYE RIGHT
Buy only Diamond Dyes"

Each package of Diamond Dyes"
contains directions so simple that any
woman can diamond-dye worn, shabby
SKIRTS, waists, dresses. coats, gloves,
stockings, sweaters, draperies, every
thing, whether wool, silk, linen, cotton
or mixed goods, new, rich, fadeless
colors. Have druggist show you
Diamond Dyes Color Card"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-14
JOHN CowNrn.

A telephone company in Chicago
provides automobiles for the trans
portation of female operators from
the exchange to their homes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-14

all season will be aboard and a
special program of popular numbers
is promised for the farewell trip OF
the season.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-14

The Daily Gate City.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
SEVERANCE TAX FOR
 SCHOOLS IS FAVORED

Little Rock, Dec. 24.-Governor Brough will recommend to the legis- lature the subm ssion of an amend ment to the constitution authorizing the legislature to evy severance : cense in the interest of educational betterment. Th.s license has been in effect in Louis ana where it has proven successful in welding an income of S7C00,o00 for the present year. It consists of q ? per cent license on minerals produced and stumpage n the lumber industry and is not a bur den upon anyone. l. has been thor o2ehlv invest glted by lccal authori- es who have approved it and it S be ieved that it will be the most feas- rI' n'an 'o tH prarosod for tha sub stant5al increase n the school revenue of the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
Friday, December A, 1920.
NEW PATHE SERIAL.
 MYSTERY, ROMANCE

"The Phantom Foe" is the arrest ing title gwen the new Pathe serial in which Juanita Hansen will star. The new play has an imposing array of screen players in it's cast. Warner Gland, one of the greatest celebrities on the American stage and screen, ap- pears with Juanita Hansen in "The Phantom Foe"
 The story concerns the attacks and prosecutions experienced by the fam fly of Jeremiah Dale, wealthy fur trader Previous to the opening of the play. Dale had prec pitated row among the Indian trappers in Canada which ended in a massacre. The trag edy resulted in the death of the wife of Leo Sealkirk, Dale's partner. Seal kirk swore vengeance, but later re- tented and joined Dale in an enterprise near New York.
 During a house party at the magni- fcent Dale home on Long Island, Janet, the daughter of the house, is terrorized when her father disappears, It is a most mysterious occurrence, her father seeming to fade from be- fore her very eyes. The startling ac
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
ORGANIZE DISTRICT
 AT CONFERENCE HERE

\ "sertin@ up" meeting to prepare the Conway d strict for the educ uc1tional drive in January will be held at the F "et M'thodis+ church on January 3, accord ng to the reDor. of the recent conference of presiding elders at Lit tie Rock. Similar meetings fir other q e-'i"4s If he entire state were ar ranged at the same time. The pre- s d nr ol3e"s a'eo grouped several dis tricts for the campa gn and assigned teams to direct the work Under this grouping, the Conway, Fort Smith "n1 Bonneville districts VII be con- derod as one. The team $ composed of Reverends c. M, Reyes. H. F.. Whool"r. R c. Morehead, George G. Davidson and J0mes A. Anderson, to- ~other w'th representa- ives of the FpwNrth League and the Woman's Missionary Society
 The camna on. which is headed by Dr. John Hugh Reynolds, will be waged throughout the Southern Meth cd st church dur ng the months of Jan- uary and February.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
ATHLETIC MEETING
 CALLED BY NORMAL NEW STATE CONFERENCE
Topic of Colleg ate Men Called Tues day at Hotel MariOn-Six
 Already Respond.

Colleges and agricultural schools n Arkansas are being invited by the Arkansas State Normal to send repre- sentatives to meeting at Little Rock on Tuesday, December 23, to discuss the formation of new athletic con- ference. Assurances already have been received from Jonesboro, Russ ellville, and Magnolia agricultural schools and Little Rock and Ouachita Colleges that they will be represented at the meeting. Invitations have been wired to Henderson Brown at Arka- delphia and Arkansas College at B tes vIIle. An invitation was handed to Hendrix College
 President B. W. Torreyson of the State Normal will act as temporary chairman of the meeting. It's pur- pose will be to determine what stand w5ll be taken by educational institu- tions in Arkansas toward the establish ment of a new association. While i. is not forecast that a new conference will immediately be established, this may be the outcome of the gathering.
  leges decide to cast their fortunes with the new association, it would mean the abandonment of the present body.
 Two features of the work of the Arkansas Athletic Association may have caused the movement which will culminate in the Little Rock meeting. Opposition has been outspoken to the dual board of control, composed of both high school and college repre- sentatives, which passed upon all questions affecting either division. Largely through the efforts of Mir. Torreyson, this system was changed recently when the association voted to create college committee which would hear and determine all questions affecting collegiate members. This action was taken upon the motion of MT. Torreyson.
 The second ground of opposition, and the most serious, has been the stand of the association on the summer baseball question. The stand of the in dividual schools on this point proHab- ly will be the decisive act of the meet ing. Opposition to the summer base ball ban maintained by the associa- ton has been stronger since the sus- pension of Ouachita, Henderson Brown, Hendrix and Normal players. When suspensions wrecked the Nor mai eleven, questionnaires were mailed to l50 colleges and universities to lind out their ruling on summer base ball. A majority of them permit par tlclpation in unorganized baseball. the!r replies show, and this matter Prooahly will fe presented in suppor. of liberal policy on this point.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
WOFFORD COMPLETES
 BOND AS TREASURER

Bond in the sum of $193,50 as coun- ty treasurer was comp eted today by J. E. Wofford, who will be induc' ed into the office on January 1. MT Wofford's bond is n excess of require ments. It is signed by the following sureties: s. G. Smith. D. O. Harton J. H. Bailey, Jo Frauenthal, B. L. Harton, J. E. Little. w. M. Harrell, G E Owen, A. M. Ledbetter, J. A. Mode W. w. Bishop J. D. Coll CT. J. D. Bra dy, J. J. Hiegel, c. A. Simmons J. J Nixon, G. w. Adkisson. L. B. Atkeison Frank E. Robins, c. E. Durham, J Frank Jones. J. s. Johnson, H. c Carter, Wiley Mosley and Amos A Halter.
 Notorial work on the bond was done by Judge w. H. Duncan, who prepares pract cally all bonds required by coun- ty officers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24

count of this incident stirs the ent re household, and Bob Royal a guest and suitor for Janet's hand calls in Steve Roycroft, a scientist interested in studying CT m;nals and their methods. Royal believes the guilty party is Leo Sealkirk, but Roycroft differs, though circumstances point to Leo as the "evil genius"
 The attacks on the Dale family con- tnue. Janet is kidnapped and narrow ly escapes a terrible fate She is res- cued by Roycroft, who finally runs down the guilty man. The motive for his deeds against the Dales is his lust for the fortune possessed by MT. Dale
 The plays dominant note is it's mys- tery element, but rum ng through the action is a love romance between Jan ct and Roycroft "The Phantom Foe" has been booked by the Grand theatre, where it will be the main attraction on Monday of each week until the com pletion of the fifteen ep sodes.-Advt.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
CADRON VALLEY.

Tollie Bailey is very low with pneu- monia at this writing.
 Misses Lela and Mamie Turney and brother, Jesse, are wis ting at Higden.
 w. C. Davis and family have moved on the C9ntrell farm.
 The teacherage at this place is fin ishod, and Prof. Morgan and wife are occupying it.
 There will be a Christmas tree at the Cadron Valley schoo house Christ mas eve n ght, W tn a short program. The committee to dress the tree are M S. Lillio Davis, Mrs. Neppie Mor- can, Mrs. Hanna Tozar, Misses Bertha To7er Mayme Turney and Nora Davis,
 Miss Jew0l Pnt4er and Title brother, R. f~o"a H'o'on. ha"e been visit ng at G. W. Turney's the past week.
 N z Dav attended Sunday school at Marcus Hill Sunday.
 O+is Caid has returned from Texas, and will make this his future home.
 noticed in the New Church items M ss Cora D1vis' name; will she please send me her address? My address is Cloude Davis Holland, Ark, Rt. l.
 December p.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
ARKANSAS AVERAGES
 ONE KILLING A DAY

Little Rock, Dec 24-It is an un- fortunate distinction for the state, but it is one that cannot be denied, and that should challenge the best in our citizenship to overcome it. The homi- eide rate in Arkansas is extremely high. Whether this is reflection of the condition which exists in Memphis, where the rate is niger than in any other community in the United States, is not known, but it is nevertheless true that there is an average of at least one homicide in Arkansas every day. f any one doubts this. let h m follow the reports in the daily papers and he will find that it is true. While the rate per capita of murders in the various degrees is so h gh, there is relatively small number of those responsible for the deeds who pay the extreme penalty. It is question for our psychologists to consider careful lv
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
LITTLE GIRL WANTS
 PRESENTS BY SANTA

If Santa Claus is a reader of the Log Cabin Democrat and reads this appeal in time. he will ploase remem- Der little Tommie Lee Wofford of Greenbrier. Tommie addressed her communication to "Dear Santa Claus, North Pole, North America,' and it found its way into the Log Cabin Democrats box at the postoffice. Here's what Tommie wants in the way of Christmas joy:
 "l want you to get me some painting pencils and a little broom and some pink powders. Please bring me a pretty little doll. I will be a good lit- tie girl and will mind mama and dad dv if you will bring them"
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Jack Johnson, 3S, Cotton Plant, and Cora Lechy, 20, Conway.
 Remble Brown, 24, and Leola Smith, IS. B gelow.
 Arthur Rogers, 26, and Ophelia Nunley, 21, Conway.
 Ira L. Southerland, 21, Dublin, Tex, and Fife Blessing, IS, Conway.
 W. J. Aycock, 40, Mayfower, and Ruthie Dilbeck, IS, Saltilo.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
BIGELOW BANK CLOSES.

Bigelow. Dec. 24.-The state bank commissioner yesterday closed the doors of the Bigelow State Bank at Bigelow, Perry county. The total re- sources of the bank are given as SEA- 046.20 and the total abilities. except ing the capital stock. as $76,493.27 S. R. Morgan of Little Rock is pres i7ent of the institution and M. F. Ray is the cash CT. Mir Ray is in a Lit le Rock hospital undergoing treat ment. It is stated that the bank was unable to realize on enough of it's papers to meet is obligations.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
SNOW-JONES.

Trieber Snow, son of MT. and Mrs W. ]. Snow of this city, was married to Miss Marie Jones of Houston. Tex "s ot I. lilo Rock last nigh, accord ing to word received here. The cere- mony was said at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. J. L. Jones. MT. "~ My. Snow will arrive here this afternoon for a brief visit and will make their home at North Little Rock after December 26
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
FROM METHODIST PASTOR.

I take this means of W shing foI the members of my congregation ant for all the citizens of Conway the full est measure of good cheer and happi- nees at Christmas time.
 The usual services VII be held Sun day to which all are cord ally invited At the morning hour Rev. c. M, Guice enc of the general evangolists of Southern Methodism, will preach.
 C. M. Reyes, Pastor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
CHURCH XMAS SERVICES.

A special Christmas service will be given tonight at ' o'clock by the First Presbyterian Sunday school in the auditorium of the church. A Christ mas tree and attractive Christmas program has been arranged for the occasion. Members of the Sunday school and church are invited to at tend,
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
EARL NOW A CITY.

Little Rock, Dec 24-The incorpo- rated town of Earl in Crittenden county was yesterday raised to a city of the second class, the census of 1920 having shown that 1t has a popula- tion of 2,115.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

The usual Sunday school services will be held at the Presby terian church Sunday morning. The mornin 7 service will begin at II o'clock, the subject of the morning sermon being "The Nature and Place of Reason in the Christian Religion
 R. l.. Jetton, Minister.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
BAPTIST SERVICES.

The regular services will be held at the First Baptist church on Sunday, December 27. The subject at the morning service will be "God With Us." Sunday night the theme will be "Other Gods" Other services at the usual hours.
 E. P. J. Garrott, Pastor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
MO. TOWN BURNS.
fRy United Preasl

fRy United Pr~ssD
 Poplar Bluff, Mo-, c.24.-A dis astrous blaze early this morning de stroyed the entire business district of F six, Mo. The total damage is es- timated at $50,000, partially covered by insurance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24

MT. and Mrs. Don Williamson and little daughter, Rose Mary, arrived last night from Muskogee, Okla, for holiday vist to Mrs. Williamson's sister, Mrs. Faber D. Hicks.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24

Mr. and Mrs Lodie V. Riggs are moving here from Little Rock, and MT. Biggs will become local agent for the Magnolia Petroleum Company.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24

Rev. and Mrs George c. Davidson anH children Bryant and Elizabeth
 of Fort Sm tn arrived last night to spend Christmas with Mrs. Davidson's parents, MT. and Mrs. W, D. Bryant.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-24
For Sale!

"A acres. improved Farm, located in the small village of Cato, Ak. Gaven miles rrrth of Camp Pikn. tioo q school an l church, neighborhood above the average rural district, the best water in Arkansas. This property will be sold TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
 FOR CASH at public auction, at front door of Postoffice, Cato, Ark. at 10 a. m.
 DECEMBER 31, 1920. For further information, ad- dress
 w. s. Harrod
 Administrator.
 SIS West l2th St.
 North Little Rock, Ark.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-01-07
WHO ARE CENSUS, TAKERss
Review Unable to Learn Names of the
Census Enumer.lt6Fs for DenisOn
and Crawford County $40

The Review, has endeavored for two
weeks to ascertain the names of the cen
sus enumerators for Crawford county
but has been unable to secure any in
formation in regard to the same. Sever
al applicants took the examina ton for
Carey. but III has not been Informed
who has been appointed to take the
census in Ds y lfM of3in the other parts
Just why there should be SO much
yNystery surrounding the information as
TO who the enumerators are we are at
. loss to understand Lewis Stuehmer
of EmmetsBtirg, has >chargee OF the
work for the Tenth district.
Denison should make the best pos
sibIe showing in the census which is tc
be taken md. it lis a matter which the
Commercial club should be vitality inter
ested III. Every effort should be made
q assist the census takers, whoever
they may be, to see that not a person is
overlooked.
When there is any possibility of gain
ing further information concerning the
names Of the census enumerators ir
the county 1T will be published. AS II
II NO one seems to know who has
charge or who has charge of the work
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-01-07
Sex and Muscular Strength.

Two women graduates OF Leland
Stanford. university. California, have
been Investigating the comparative
muscular strength Of men and women.
They have reached the general con-
clusion that any difference that exists
in this matter Is not due to sex as
such, but to differences in the use Of
the muscles, brought about by, the
conventional limitations Of activity or
by dress. Thus women's back muscles
are stronger than mems because their
clothes are largely buttoned In the
back. Certain Of their arm muscles
are also stronger owing to the fact
that they do up their hair. and also
because the heavy coat sleeves Of men
limit the freedom Of action OF these
muscles. 4i..j4 $500 H..
On the other hand, the forearm OF
men is better developed than that OF
women, because women wear tight
sleeves and do not customarlly lift
heavy weights. III,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-01-07
Presbyterian Church Notes

A series of sermons on the ministry
Of Jesus will be preached in the Presby,
terrain church beginning with next Sun.
day morning when "A Clean Up. That
Was Unpopular will be presented. In
the evening the subject will be In a
Night Glass With Jesus The music
will be of that high order that charac,
terizes all our services. The interest in
church going Is continually increasing;
new faces are seen at all our services.
1t is our purpose to serve this commun,
fly, not in our own name, but the name
of Christ who seeks admission into ev'
cry human heart.
You can confidently expect three
good Endeavor meetings at 6:15. Jun.
Tor leader, Harry Pump; intermediate
leader, Frank Hanss; senior leader, Mrs,
Jacob Sims. Regardless Of your age
there is a meeting for you. ..,... .,.,,~
The Sunday school is growing very
satisfactorily, but a shortage of teach
ers handicaps us. If the Lord has given
you the ability to teach are you treat
ing Him and the talent right by with.
holding your services? You will find
the social side Of our church life most
desirable. II you DO not have a church
home, why not come with us?
~ Robert Kari, Minister.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-01-07
TOYS IN THE ARCTIC ZONE
Eskimo Children ~ Fond Of Them 10
Are the Little Folks OF
Other Lands.

IN Eskimo land the little girls are as
fond of playing with dolls as any
other children Of their sex and age.
OF course their doll babies are dressed
in the costumes of Eskimo people.
Sometimes, says the Philadelphia Led
ger, their doll houses are snow huts
in miniature, provided with tiny ket-
tie, soapstone lamps and other essen
tials. The dolls are cut out Of drift
wood usually. this, sort Of task pass
ing many an idle hour for the father
OF the family during the long months
OF the winter night. The Eskimos are
wonderfully clever carvers In wood
and ivory. the latter material being OBJ
,tained from walrus ,tusks. To amuse
the children d whole Noah's ark Of ani-
mails is thus evolved including the
polar bear. the seal, the SEQ, lion, the
porpoise,, the sea otter and various spe-
cies Of whales. The animals are a col
lection quite different from that COM
posing the familiar fauna Of our own
nurseries. Conspicuous among them.
however, are the dog and the rein
deer. Mr.. and Mrs. Noah appear, with
Shem, Ham and Japhet, or their equiva-
Tents. Some Of the dolls turn their
heads from side to side in q lifelik &c
way by the help Of couple Of strings
wound about the neck and pulled BY
d finger passed up beneath the mani
kin's clothing. Even mechanical toys
are not unknown to the Eskimos. One
of them has a whalebone spring,
which, when released. causes an alarm
Ing looking animal to jump out OF
q box. ,. ,...
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-01-07
SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. M. Magner Married Tween.
ty.flve Years New Years Day-8O
IL Friends Help Them Celebrate

Mr., and Mrs. NJ. Magner celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary on
News Years day at their home in West
Denison. The occasion was made a
most enjoyable one and one that will
long be remembered by these estimable
people. Some eighty friends and neigh
bors gathered at their home to help
them celebrate the event and enjoyed
dinner and supper with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner are among our
most substantial citizens and enjoy a
wide acquaintance throughout the coun.
". For years they resided on farm
in East Boyer township and devoted
their entire energy to farming and by
thrift were able to accumulate enough
Of this worlds goods to enable them to
retire, and they removed to Denison to
make their home.
Their many Denison friends hope they
will live to celebrate their golden we'd
ding anniversary.