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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
REPORTS OF
LIBRARIAN
Figures for the Month OF November
Show Continued Popularity OF
Institution in Number OF
Books Issued.

The report of the librarian for the
months of November and October
was submitted to the board OF trus-
tees at the meeting Thursday. NO.
vember has surpassed the record
made last year in the number OF
volumes issued.
The reports are the following:
For November
Number of vols. issued to adults
in November, 1920 ..67l3
Number of vols issued to adults
in November, 1919 ...........62SS
Number of vols. issued to chill
! dren in November, 1920 ..... .2756
Number of vols. issued to chill
| dren in November, 1919 ..... .z645
Number of vols. issued in public
schools in November, 1920. ..~.16l2
Number Of vols. issued in public
Number Of vols. issued at st.
! Mays in November, 1920. 81
Number of vols. issued at ST.
Mary's in November, 1919. 40
Number of vols issued at st. 's,
Peters in November, 1920. 103
Number of vols. issued at st.
! Peters in November, 1919.... 81
For October.
Number Of vols. issued at public
library TO adults in October,
| 1870 .oIoo
Number Of vols. issued at public .
library to adults in October,
1918 ........................625 s
Number of vols. issued at public
library to children in October,
| 1870 .L4lo
Number of vols. issued at public
library to children in October,
Number of vols issued in public
! schools to children in October,
Number of vols issued in public
/ schools to children in October,
Number of vols. issued in st.
Mary's to children in October,
! 1920 ....-........... .....y ~
Number Of vols. issued in St
Mary's to children in October,
| 1919 .........-....... 40
Number OF vols. issued in st
| Peters to children in October,
19Zu ...........
Number of vols. issued in ST
Peters TO children in October,
1919 ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
WHEN THE KIDDES
SUFFER FR0MCOLDS
Give them pleasant-to-t take
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-f1Oney

~NILDREN ronp around and
play and become oyerheated. A
cold often results. 1t should not
be neglected one instant. Have Or.
Bells Pine-T ar-Honey on hand, and give
them some as directed. 1t is very pleas
ant to take and it's ingredients are sure
to ease the tickling throat. 1t helps in
relieving irritation and loosens that
hard packed phlegm. Clears the air
passages.
Take DR.. Bells Pine-T ar-Honey
yourself for that heavy cold. What it
does for thousands Of others it I'M
doubtediy will do for you.
Get a bottle from your druggist today,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
BIG FINE is
PAID BY MAN
Charles Kelley, of Nauvoo, Contributes
$52.e5 to the City, Treasury
For Violating Traffic

Charles Kelley, who was arrested
night before last charged with reck-
less driving, speeding and breaking
a traffic sign at Eighth and Main
streets, paid a fine Of S52.95 in the
superior court.
Kelley was charged with several
misdem eanors besides the charge of
speeding. He was said to have failed
to stop when the officers ordered him
to do SO and that it was necessary for
the patrolmen to secure an auto and
go in chase of him. He was arrested
at Nineteenth and Exchange streets.
Kelley came to Keokuk from Maui
VOC.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11

photoplay, which is declared to be
one of the strongest and best Miss
Ham merstein has yet appeared in. It
depicts how a girl. the only practical
member of an Impoverished aristo-
cratic family, marries a wealthy man
whom she does not love in order to
further the ambitions of her violinist
brother and repair the family for
,unes. Also IT'S a Boy" twoact
Mack Sennett comedy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
bearance and mutual trust.

bearance and mutual trust. AT least
that is the way Mack Sennett's mirth-
provoking five-reel comedy, Married
Life at the Grand tonight, describes
it. And Kiss Me Caroline" a two,
act Christie comedy with Bobby Yer
non.
Elaine Hammerstein's new starring
vehicle for SelZnick picture is The
Pont of View which comes to the
Grand theatre tomorrow.
Family pride is the subject of this
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11

The state of New York has 208,00o
passenger automobiles, 81, 500 CONNER
cial vehicles. 5000 omnibuses, 1,4O0
trailers and 10000 motorcycles. There
are 1851 900 chauffeurs and $4,000 pr
vate owners who have operators II
cefses.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11

Rubber. which is the foundation OF
automobile tire construction, is grown
in South America, Africa, Ceylon'
Borneo. Java, Sumatra and Strats
Settlement. in either wild or cuitl
waited state
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
Grand.

Married Life begins with the
roughness anG excitement Of a foot
bali game, progresses with laugh a
minute with lot of thrills thrown in
for good measure and finally comes
to peace through commonsense, for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11

During the past three years nearly
70 per cent. of the people killed Tor
injured at grade crossings were
drivers Of motor vehicles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11

and VIII be ADVISED how to gam
immediate relief and complete
foot comfort.
Examination and advice free
We want everyone with bother
some feet to take full advantage
of this opportunity. Come in any
time while DR.. ScholPs Foot
Experts here; heknowsj ustwhat
is to be done and will tell you how
to have easy, comfortable feet.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11

To strengthen the fallen
arch and to reoe,rt the
forming of 6unions, Dr..
SehoRJ t-Eazsy has
besn especially designed.
Light, tpvingy, comfortable
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11

Oh your own 1oOt tlle proper COZ
receive appliance to give relief
and ultimate correction.
Improve foot appearance
DR.. Scholrs Appliances actually
improve the grace and beauty of
the feet. No oddly shaped Shoes
Wear the kind you like in per-
feet comfort. Don't wait until
the last minute and maybe lose
your chance to get foot comfort
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
A foot expert
coming to our" store
MILLER, The Shoe1nan
GIG Main St.

He is a member of the staff of DR.. VIM.
NJ. Schol, the recognized authority on all
foot troubles, and is here for the benefit of
our patrons and others. All who come to
him will have their cases carefully studied
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
MOVING PICTURES
This department is conducted
by the press Representatives OF
the various theaters.
Colonial

Colonial.
The great need of being merciful
to the weak who are about US is en-
phasized in The White Dove in
which H. B. Warner is opening to-
morrow at the Colonial theater for
an engagement of two days. This is
a RobertsonCole special. which was
produced in the Jesse D. Hampton
studios, and which gives Mr.. Warner
the greatest acting opportunities Of
his long and varied career.
The scene is laid in England, and
the story is adopted from the novel
Of the same name by William Locke.
Mr.. Warner as the central character
in the story, is an austere physician
living in small town with his
father, an English country gentle
man. The doctor, Sylvester Lanyon
by name, lives a quiet life saddened
by the memory of his dead wife
VIII ON he remembers as a woman OF
perfect character.
He has begun to enjoy the COM
pionehip Of his fathers ward, Ella
Defries, and matters seem favorable
for the union of the pair which will
give canyons motherless daughter
Dorothy, opportunity to have another
come to love her. as she loves the
father. This is the condition Of
things as the story opens, and an old
friend OF DR.. Lanyon's who comes
home for the first time in several
years is fatally hurt.
Hippodrome.
! This is the day to see that excr1I.
ciatngly funny picture, The Land Of
jazz" at the Hippodrome theatre. This
William Fox comedy, with Eileen Per
cy as the star, is real treat IN
photoplays for all who enjoy hearty
laughter It's sure cure for tho
blues-fun. and more fun.
Blanche Sweet is the star at the
HippoGrome theatre tomorrow, in
Help Wanted: Male" with Henry
King, the director, featured in the
leading male role.
Help Wanted: Male" is comedy
of romance and adventure, with
Blanche Sweet wearing many beauti-
full and modsh gowns. The action
of the story takes place at a fashion
able seaside resort, with a hydroplane
Pretty Lady" a two-act Sunshine
comedy. Come early.
Grand
Married Life begins with the
roughness anG excitement OF a foot
ball game, progresses with a laugh
minute with a lot of thrills thrown in
for good measure and finally comes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-11
Keoluk

No matter whether the trouble is corns,
callouses, bunions, weak arches, fat foot,
eramping toes, rheumatic foot and leg
pains, weak ankles or something else, DR..
Scholps Foot Expert can demonstrate to you
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26
INDIANA HAS One
AUTO FOR EACH 1S
Hoosiers Have Also $4,000
Miles of Public
Roads.

WASHINGTON. D. c, Sept 20
In Indiana there is one automobile
for every IS inhabitants. This in
formation is set forth in a report
just issued by the department of ag-
riculture. which consists the follow
ing interesting automobile stastis-
tics:
Automobiles registered in 1919
227,255.
Miles OF public rural roads-78.-
600.
Road miles per square mile.
Motor cars per mile OF public
rural rOad-31
Population per motor car-13.
The report shows that Iowa has
more automobiles in proportion 70
population than any other state in
the union. In Iowa there is one
automobile for every six inhabi-
tants. California has one automo-
bile for every seven people, as has
South Dakota and Nebraska. Kansas
has one automobile for every eight
inhabitants, Minnesota, Montana and
Wyoming have one for every nine.
All other states have one for every
ten or more.
1t is interesting TO know that the
states that have the most automo-
biles per capita are, as a rule. farm
ing states. At first blush il might be
supposed that the states where the
big money centers ere located. New
York for instance. would lead in the
number Of automobiles per capita.
but such is not the case. In New
York there is one automobile for
every 10 inhabitants. in Pennsyl-
vania one for every 10. in New Jer-
sey one for every u and in Massa-
chusctts one for every 16. In the
midwest and west are found the
most automobiles in proportion to
population.
The feweSt automobiles are found
in the south. Alabama trails behind
all the other states with one auto
mobile for every Il inhabitants.
Other southern states have regis
trations as follows: Kentucy. one
for every p inhabitants: Tennessee.
ono for every %; Mississippi. one
for every "a; Louisiana, one Tor
every 81; Arkansas, one for every
Sc; Virginia, one for every "a:
North Carolina, one for every 23:
South Carolina. one for every "a:
Georgia, one for every %; Florida.
one for every II; Texas, one for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26
AUTO INDUSTRY STILL
is HEALTHY INFANT

Whenever men progress and reach
out into fields hitherto not large
~ touched, there viii always ue a
certain few who hold back. afraid 20
venture. The automotive industry
is comparatively new. Although Il
has passed far beyond its wildcat"
days. yet, in comparison with what
IL will Someday be. IL IS still in its
infancy. Likewise we may say that
certain features Of the industry. such
as the development of motor truck
uses, IS still in swaddling clothes.
Nevertheless from every side, from
farmer, shopkeeper, N r C h n [,
wholesaler, and professional man,
has come enthusiastic testimonial as
to the industrial value Of the truck.
In spite OF this there is a certain
tendency on the part OF few men
TO view the automotive industry as
a non essential. The opinions Of
these men would be neghble were II
not for the fact that they control a
certain part, however small, Of the
funds which make possible the eX-
pansion of that industry.
We have every consideration for
those bankers who are rightly con-
sentative and who are guarding
wisely the funds entrusted 10 them.
But refusal 70 loan 10 men who are
building up the automobile trade is
10 stab II the back the very thing
which will most quickly overcome
trade stagnation in every line. 1t is
the automobile which makes for the
rapid delivery of production, which
supplies raw material when rail
roads fail, which carries the farm
ers' crops quickly and economically
TO market. The wise banker is he
who picks the men in the automo-
tive industry as the first to receive
credit-Reo Truck News.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26
ASK THAT TOURISTS
HELP SAVE FORESTS

This isn't the wording OF n back
stage theatre sign, nor a warning
seen in a moving picture studio. II
is, in substance, a plea sent broad
cast to motorists by the travel and
transport bureau OF the 3. +. Good
rich Rubber Co. as a volley in its
campaign 10 prevent forest fires.
Though every precaution has been
taken by the Forest Service Of the
Department Of Agriculture 20 hold
10 a minimum the needless loss OF
millions Of dollars in timber lands
and property. the damaging con-
flagratiOns continue 10 occur. Men
are stationed on high peaks among
the hills and mountains who are
constantly on the lookout for fires
in order that they may relay the
information and location 10 the fire
fighting forces. But preventative
measures are needed.
Forest service experts declare that
many fires can be traced 20 careless
smokers among automobile tourists
who toss lighted cigars, cigarettes.
matches and pipe Goals into the
leaves and underbrush of the woods.
The government spends thousands
In preserving the natural beauty of
the forests and in building ideal
roads through them for motorists.
They ask the car owner to recip-
rocate by protecting the woods and
scenery from fires.
The Goodrich bureau has incor-
porated warnings in the reading
matter on each OF their state high =
way maps of states having National
forests.
Window cards in the branches and
dealers of the company located in
western states will warn against
careless smoking I'm the govern
ment's forests.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26
MUNTCIPALLY-OWNED
MOVIES FOR GERMANY

VIENNA. Sept. 25.-Municipally-
owned movies are contemplated in
negotiations now proceeding between
the city authorities and a German
producing concern. The company
proposes to establish cinemas all
over Vienna without paying licenses.
When a certain portion OF the in
veStment is recovered the city would
become part owner and finally be
permitted TO buy out the entire con-
Germ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26
HELP WANTED

Nancy was saying her prayers.
And please, God" she petitioned,
make Boston the capital of Yer
mont"
why, Nancy" exclaimed her
shocked mother. What made you
say that?"
cause l made It that way on my
examination papers today and /
want 1t to be right. The American
Legion Weekly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26

every u; New Mexico. one for
every 25
Michigan. the state where most o.
the American motor cars are man
ufactured. has one automobile for
every ten inhabitants.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26

When a confirmed bachelor girl
and a IrofeSSed woman-hater start
in for a summer OF platonic friend
ship, it is time to begin saving for
the wedding presents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26

can't improve II any. Have had the
carburetor adjusted. but still she
acts like a bucking broncho. Please
advise me in next issue. READER.
The symptoms indicate a weak
ignition at slow engine speed. This
may be caused by weak magnets.
defective coils or a very dirty timer.
Also inspect collector plug above fly
wheel, then make sure that ali the
valves seat properly and that you
have good compression in each cyl
Under at slow engine speed. II is
barely possible that one or more Of
the valves stick and upset compress
sion.
Motor Department:-My new car
has the exhaust pipe directly under
the carburetor and sometimes the
gasoline drips on the pipe. Is there
! danger OF fire? Z. i.
There is no danger unless there is
a leaky joint in he exhaust pipe
near the carburetor. which would
remove the danger. which however,
is quite remote.
Motor Department:-My engine
has kicked back several times re-
Gently and refused TO start 1 am
afraid 20 try II again. Please give
me list OF causes why an engine
| kicks back Z w.
If the engine has just been run
ming. carbon or overheated engine:
/ IL spark is too far advanced. an iG-
milton short circuit in distributor or
on spark plug wires. But in your
case the roter of the distributor has
probably loosened from the drive
shaft. Do not experiment with II.
but have IL set by a competent re-
pair man.
Motor Department. have a
1916 automobile with electric equip
ment. A month ago I had the bat
terry overhauled at n service station
where they replaced the positive
plates. Now two cells are dead.
/ What do you think Is the trouble ?
Ny generator works all right. +. l..
The trouble is probably an inter-
nal short circuit in the cells which
fail 70 operate. You should send
your battery to the service station
for inspection and repair.
Motor Department. find on ap-
plying my emergency brake that il
VIII not release. IL used 70 sonar
ate properly. Why is this? u. l.
The trouble is generally caused
| by the shoes Of the internal expand
| ing brake being worn. and when
| the cam is operated which expends
/ the brake shoes IL turns too far.
| This makes it impossible for the
| springs connected 20 the brake shoes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26
MOTORISTS PROBLEMS
Solved for Readers of
The News-Times
By William II. Ste1oart. J.

Motor Departmental have a
1919 REQ and tho Indicator on the
ammeter registers on the dis
charge" about 40 or 60 per cent OF
the time II seems 70 make no
difference whether the motor runs
fast or slow, and II Is tho same
whether the lights arc on or not.
VIII indicate charge" for a short
time. then jump over 20 discharge"
then back. and so on all the time.
Can you tell me what Is wrong7 w.
n.
Perhaps the generator brushes do
not make good contact with the
commutator. These may need ad-
tusting and cleaning.
Motor Departmental have con-
siderable trouble in shifting gears on
a Model 90 Overland. they do not
seem 20 want 10 mesh unless I use
the utmost speed and force in shift
ing the lever and IL Is often neces-
sary to come TO a complete stop in
order 20 make a shift. This also oc-
ours in going into high (where only
the dogs engage). Gears were over
ha1ied at agency a year ago and
some new parts put IN, but IL has
never acted Just right In watch
ing gears while running on road can
not see anything wrong except that
they do not engage. When idle the
gears shift all right and easy
enough. Can you enlighten me OF
offer a suggestion? A. y
When the clutch does not fully
release. II will drag and continue 10
spin. thus causing the gears 10 clash
IN shifting. When the clutch pedal
is fully released, the clutch should
come 20 rest reasonably quick Usu-
ally these Is a clutch brake 70 ac-
complish this. However, II the clutch
does not fully release, the clutch
brake Will prove OF little value In
spect the clutch throw mechanism
and note whether there is enough
throw 10 the pedal to fully olsen
gage the clutch A slight adjust
ment may suffice. Also soc that
clutch yoke and parts are properly
fabricated. Sometimes the center
bearing just forward OF the clutch
and in the fly wheel will get dry
and have a tendency to cause the
clutch 20 spin. Once the clutch is
in motion. IL takes very little 10 keep
Il spinning even though disengaged.
Motor Department: - NV 1919
Ford Is giving mo a lot Of trouble.
When running free there is no
trouble. when on the road I lose
lot Of power; in slowing down Tor a
corner, when I give her the gas she
skips unless I take Il very slow, and
then everything Is all right. have
put in two new spark plugs. but
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26

10 release the shoes from the inside
OF the brake drum The remedy Is
10 install new brake shoes or add
pieces which will reduce the clear
ance between the shoes and the
cam.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26

must be punched down or the lin
ing replaced.
Don't adjust the brakes too close
when car is without load. II you do
the brakes Will bind when the car
is loaded and the wheel base slight
~ extended. Rough roads VIII aug
ment the trouble.
While tightening the brakes do
not get them too tight. II is
easy TO set them UP too far, and
then the operator wonders where
all his power has gone. Jack up
both back wheels and see IL they
are still free after adjustment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26

Motor Department:-Wh is con-
sidered best practice in grinding
valves? Should they be ground
once in so often, or should they be
let alone until the leak compress
sion2 c. h.
Valves should not be neglected
much more than 1900 miles with
out reseating. BY that time the ex-
haust valves will be found 20 be
badly pitted. which will take some
time to remove. The longer they
run the more difficult IL will be 10
grind them properly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26
UELPEIL HINTS

Brake cable wire should be fire.
quently inspected. If a single strand
becomes broken the rest will give
way quickly. Especially is this true
at points where the cable passes
through or around a sheave
\ good way 20 test a brake TO see
II 1t VIII hold properly is 10 speed
up the car on the road and TO apply
the brakes suddenly. Have an OBJ
server at the Same time note if both
wheels SLOW down evenly or il one
wheel locks and slides while the
other revolveS.
\ squeaking brake may usually
be stopped by applying a special
brake lining compound in the space
between the ends. IL the squeak
is due To a worn lining, SO that the
rivets press against the drum, they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-26

Motor DEPARTMENT. have a
1916 Ford touring car and IL uses
one gallon OF cylinder oil every
thirty-five or1orty miles. I am sure
oil does not leak out. but 1 can
hardly keep any oil in the case.
What would cause this? Any in
formation Will be greatly appreci-
atcd =. n
Perhaps too much oil is working
past the pistons and into the com
busdon chamber. A set OF oversize
pistons and rings may overcome the
trouble II the cylinders are true. II
there are no leaks OF any kind the
oil must be burning. Too much oil
is not only wasteful. but fouls the
engine. Excessive carbonization Of
the cylinders is caused by too much
oil.
Motor Department:-Do YOU con-
slider II well TO drive a new car hard
before it is limbered up for at least
1000 miles? +. S.
The writer does not advise driv-
ing a new car as one would a car
that has been well used. A thousand
miles should lie enough for this
Even then the wise m6tOrist makes
a careful inspection OF the car. pay
ing particular attention TO proper
fabrication, the amount Of water IN
the radiator and the adjustment OF
the brakes. Frequently such an in
speCtiOn will disclose a lack of
proper oil. water or defective
brake. or steering gear part that
might result seriously on the road.