davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10
GETTING RID OF WORRIES.

It is easy to have cheerful smile for the
troubles Of others, the pessimist will say, but
our own troubles are not so easily gotten rid of.
Well, that's not true. Our own troubles are
chiefly of yesterday and tomorrow We Dor
row them mostly of imagination and fear
Real troubles are easily borne; it is the
imaginary ones that are intolerable.
True, life has its real tragedies and pains
from which there is no escape. When death
takes those we love, or when disease seizes us,
or misfortune apportions US pinched face and
llaborious old age, more than cheerful maxims
are required to bring us happiness.
But it is still true that happiness and discon-
tent are entirely state Of mind that can be con
trolled.
Nine-tenths ofthe little ills and worries would
disappear if the will were resolutely set against
them.
Actual Affections welearn to bear. The Grip
pied, the hopelessly diseased and the poor have
since time began, taught us our best lessons in
patience and cheerfulness.
But unhappiness that comes of absorption in
self fills the world with doleful meanings
It is the gloom of self-absorption that dark
ems lives.
We can get out of it, and keep out of it, if we
will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

The story of the U-boats and the American
gunners made much spicier reading after
George Creel gave it the magazine finish. -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10
Voice Of the People

1.-THE Gate City does not assume re
sponsibility for views expressed nv
correspondents. Writer'S Of communi-
cations must furnish their names
not necessarily for publication. but
for the information of the cditor.]
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

Knoxville Journal: There is Just
one test OF any mans loyalty-is he
getting under the load and helping
lift to the extent of his ability? II
not, no matter what the excuse he
offers. he La q Stacker"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

You cannot run away from a weakness;
you must some time fight it out or perish, and
if that be so, why not now and where you
stand-R. l.. Stevenson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

Possibly the American note of advice to
China was directed to the wrong individuals.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

Apparently Mr.. Bryan has not yet reached
the pinnacle of the most eloquent and impress
sive silence to which he has ever treated his
grateful countrymen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

Food control will scarcely be accomplished
by an uncontrolled flow Of debate in congress.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

Amos Pinchot says a war three thousand
miles away is not popular. 1t cannot be popu-
larized by permitting the Prussians to bring it
any nearer, so what would Mr.. Pinchot suggest
that we do about it7
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-10

Colonel Harvey in the current North Ameri-
can Review declares that there should be a
board of able men to act with the president and
to stand between him and the people in the con-
duct of the war. This is the contention which
The Gate City has made for months past
There are reports of cabinet disagreements;
these seem credible, since our present organiza-
ton is so departmentalized as to be in danger
of becoming inorganic. New needs continually
bring new appointees, not all of them fortunate
ly chosen, and the multiplication of Offices adds
to the scattering of and interlocling of author
Iity. There can be no doubt, for instance, that
George Creel is found to be nuisance by mem
bers of the presidents own official family. The
Ineed of an able war board In which the presi-.
dent shall find an executive council to act and
advise in the general administration of details
lis paramount.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
"PAPER SALES.N

Egg brokers have been caught-un officlally-in indulging in "paper sales to keep up" the price of eggs; :; and this leads to the suppositior that paper sales" may have much 10 do with the high prices of certain commodities at certain times.
 The prices of foodstuffs are based largely upon the prices received in certain centers of trade. Now when men offer and accept fake transac- tions at certain high prices, the eff feet on the market is self-evident. If Bill Jones, for instance, offers to sell to Hank Smith 20,00O crates pf eggs a. 30 cents a dozen wholesale, the effect is the same, whether or not tho eggs really exist in Bill Jones' possession. The sale is duly "re- corded" and announced in the official columns of the produce papers, and prices fixed accordingly
 This fake system should be closely watched by the government and those indulging in it severely punished.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
BREAK 4 CH|LD'S COLD BY GIVING
 SYRUP OF FIGS
Cleanse the Little Liver and Bowels and They Get We'll
 Quick.

When your child sufferers from a cold don't wait; give the little stom- ach, liver and bowels a gentle, thor ough cleansing at once. When cross, peevish, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally; if breath is bad, stomach sour, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Fig" and in a few hours all the clogged-up, consti- pated waste, sour bile and undigested food will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again.
 If your child coughs, snuffles and has caught cold or is feverish or has a sore throat give good dose of Cali fornia Syrup of Figs" to evacuate the bowels no difference what other treat ment is given.
 Sick children needn't be coaxed to take this harmless "fruit laxative" I" Millions of mothers keep it handy be- cause they know it's action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know a little given today saves a sick child tomor- row.
 Ask your druggist for 5O-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs" which contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold here. Get the genu- inc, made by California Fig Syrup Company. ."-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

We are told to work" in g garden this summer. Let's change the in junction a bit and call it play" For an amateurs "work" in his garden strip should take the nature of play" There should be the play element in 1.-the realization that he is doing something for his amuse ment and instruction.
 The benefits, of course, are mani fold. It is not only in what you pla Ut and raise, but in the play connected with the pastime that there are num- erous benefits. The man who ''stirs around" in a plot of ground is really taking medicine, a tonic, and he inn proves his health in a cutie noticeable fashion. Possibly he may get tired, and the bones may ache trifle, and his arms and legs-Or limbs-may feel stiff for week or two; but that is merely evidence that the system is being swung into health-yield- ing groove that will mean good sleep at night. quieted nerves and sound appetite.
 Most certainly, this applies more particularly to men whose breaG- winning consists of more mental than manual labor, who sit in chairs in stuffy offices most of the day, and whose muscles are incased in fat and whose arteries are hardening un- known to the victim. To those who already undergo manua, labor treat ment throughout the daytime, and to whom a spell of play" in a garden wouldn't come as a muscle-hardener, the work has the advantage of bring ing him out in the open air, away from the dust of factory or shop; and this in itself is of wonderful benefit
 The only man to whom gardening is no benefit is the man who already works on a farm, or wto is garden CT by profession. To them it would be just like so much additional work.
 But the "cultivate garden movement is not aimed at these; it 's aimed primarily at city men who need the exercise a garden will give them and who with satisfaction and profit can cash in on the vegetables that can be produced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
PLAN TO SHIP 'BUMS'
 TO BONEDRY STATES
Chicago Authorities Expect Thus to Clear City, While Providing Aid
 for Farmers in Producing Crops

Chicago, April 24.-A crusade to rid the city of "bums" and at the same time provide help for farmers in "bone dry'' states was started here to- day. The crusade is the result of a conference between Harry Gleason, chief justice of the municipal court, John Whitman. superintendent of the house of corrections and Herman Schuettler, chief police. Captains of police districts today were expected to begin gathering in the "bums" and started clearing their districts of suc. men.
 Municipal court judges were in- structed to fine the individuals brought before them 8 and costs, which is equivalent to 22 days in the house of corrections. There they will be given treatment to get the alcohol out of their systems and at the ex- piration of their terms will be sent to a "bone dry" commonwealth where their services can be utilized in aid ing farmers to solve the food problem.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
FLOWER OF YOUTH, AND
 CONSCRIPTION.

Speaker Champ Clark is quoted as declaring that transcription never will pass," and q am for letting the flower of youth' of this country vol unteer for army service.
 It is because it would be the flower of American youth, and the flower only, who would go to the trenches es under the volunteer system, that we favor the war departments selec- tive draft plan for raising large American army.
 The "floWer of youth" would ,s destroyed, and the weeds" saved f it is left to the sense of duty of each the debt he owes to the nation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
STATISTICS ANNOUNCED
 COTTON SEED PRODUCTS
Government Figures Sliow Nearly 4,- G00.0G0 Tons of Seed Crushed in
 Period of Past Eight Months.

Washington, April 24.-~ottonseed and cottonseed products statistics for the eight months period, August ] to March 1, announced today by the cen- sus bureau show:
 Cottonseed received 4530,922 tons; crushed, 3,S63,1S5; on hand March 31, 4S2066.
 Crude cil produced, 1.1S6, 6,6O9,l74 pounds; on hand Marcn 31, 144,122,- 399 pounds.
 Refined oil produced, 955, ,34S,973 pounds; on hand, 320,930,1 ,16S pounds.
 Linters produced 1109,1Gb o90- pound bales; on hand. 136,907 bales.
 Oil imports, 6,112.022 pounds; eN- orts, 6,4S0 ,617 pounds.
 Linters exported, unbieached, l44.-- oil running bales; bleached, 96,o4l bales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
TO DEBATE MINIMUM WAGE.

Washington, D. C., April 24.-A de- bate between representatives of the University of South Carolina and Georgetown university takes place here tomorrow evening and promises to be one of the most interesting events of the university year. The South Carolina debaters are to up- hold the affirmative and Georgetown the negative side of the question: Resolved, that minimum wage law. to be applied to factories. depart ment stores and workshops, is desir- able"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

Brigadier-General Harry F. Hodges, commanding the North Atlantic Coast artillery district. is one of the fore most engineers of the United States army. In the planning and building of the Panama canal he was the right hand man of General Goethals, the chief engineer. Gen Hodges was born in Massachusetts in 1860 and gradu- ated from West Point in 1881, stand ing fourth in his class. In his early career in the army he was employed on various works of river and harbor improvements and also served as an instructor at the West Point acad- emy. He reached the grade Of cap tain in 1893. and during the war with
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
TO HOIST FLAG
 AT HIGH SCHOOL,

The big high school flag, which was purchased with a fund raised by teachers and pupils of the high school, will be hoistea on a 60-foot pole behind the Confederate mond- ment on the high school grounds, at 2::3O o'clock Friday afternoon.
 The speakers will be pr. Junius Jordan, superintendent of Pine Bluff public schools, Mrs. J. I. Norris, ami probably member ol the school board. The public is invited to at tend the affair."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
WHICH IS BEST!

It is related that a colored debat- ing society had the following up for argument:
 Resolved, that a loving, lazy hu3- band is more desirable than a cruel industrious one."
 The judges were colored women and the verdict was in favor of the lazy, loving husband.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

Spain served as colonel of the first United States volunteer engineers. During the American occupation of Cuba he served as chief engineer of ficer in the island Then came a period of seven years of service in the canal zone, during which time he was in full charge of the designs of locks, dams and other works on the great isthmian waterway.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
NOBLE LAKE FLAG RAISING.

Flag raising exercises will be held at Noble Lake al 3 o'clock Sunday aft erncOn according to William Hart of the Veil Brothers Planting company who will have charge Cf the exercises. A flag 20 by 30 feet in size will be raised on 75-foot flag pcle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
NEW CROPS CAUSE
 FOOD PRICES DROP

Chicago. April 24.-The coming If new potatoes and green garden pro duets had noticeable; effect on the market yesterday and a further drop in prices is looked for today by com- mission men. Potatoes, which re- gently commanded $40 8 bushcl for last years crop, yesterday so'i at wholesale for $500.
 New onions, asparagus and other vegetables and small fruits also made slight declines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
RELEASES OLD SOLDIERS,

Petrograd, Via London April 24E The government has approved a pro. posal by the war ministry to disband al soldiers over 43 years of age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

One way to beat tl" h. c. of l. s to be a good after dinner speaker and get invited to banquets reg '- larly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

The draft system for rais'ng an army would put in the army many young men who can well be spared by their respective communities. An'i Pine Bluff is no exception.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

As to driving the Turks out of FL rope, it looks very much as if they will be driven out of Asia first.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
THIS DATE IN HISTORY
One Hundred Years Ago.

1S17--Cyrus King, a representative in congress of the Maine district of Massachusetts, died at Saco. Me. Born at Scarborough, Me-, Sept. 16, 1772.
 Seyenty.fiye Years Ago. 1S42-France sent a large expedition to Africa to press the war against Abdel-Kader.
 Fifty Years Ago. 1S67-Jeddo and other ports opened to foreign trade by the Japa- nese government.
 Twenty-Five Years Ago. 1S92-Cafe Very, in Paris, destroyed by dynamite in revenge for the arrest of the anarchist Rava- chOl.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

Raise more or eat less; and the chances are strong tha. we are going to raise more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

Sharks will soon be along the along the coasts to fool people into thinking the submarines are upon us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
One Year Ago in the War.

April D, 1916-British and French, in reply to American note. de- clined to lessen the rigor of the blockade; German battle cruis- CT squadron with submarines and Zeppelins attacked English coast: second contingent of Russian troops was landed at Marseilles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

No wonder John D. hates subma- rines. Look at the trouble his tank CTS are having.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

 Eczema or any blood, liver or kidney disease, or your dollar returned then. Why suffer or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assurance, if not benefited, of get ting your money refunded. I have built m ytrade with meritorious rem edy and fair dealing; a trial is all ask you to give G. s.
 Sold in Pine Bluff by w. L. De- woody 6 Co.,, and Mann -Tankersley Drug Co.,, and others at one dollar per esa oGt5{e o Gr nde for cs soo o prepndd Te on write to me for testimonials and mention this paper.
 L. M. GROSS, 721 Spring St. Little Rock. Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

A British patent covers series of tanks attached to cable to permit vessel to spread oil on rough water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

Jefferson county script, .3all on Chas. Well Supply Co. D
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

Plant potatoes-if you can pay for the seeds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25

This year it's Swat the Spy"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-25
PEI. ]. (32|I(lA

<~~. is guaranteed for
 one bottle to benefit \ - any case of Pella- N Sau1 gra, Rheumatism,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30
HOLDING CONTRACTS
SAN FRANCISCO is "SITTINC
TIGHT"
City Expects Prices of F0Odstuffs tn
BE Lowered Within the
Next Few Weeks.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, June 30.-The City
of San Francisco, in expectation Of q
decrease in the price of foodstuffs
and other commodities, is holding back
on awarding contracts at present
prices.
With one eye on Congress and the
ether on it's supply reserves, the city
is Sitting tight" 1t is hoped to make
these reserves last until laws arc
passed which shall prevent food specu-
lation and thus force lower prices.
Prompted by encouraging reports
from Washington on the progress OF
this legislation, the Board of Super
visors are putting contracts which
they would ordinarily fill at this time
eff for future action.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30
The railroad. which is q unit of the

The railroad, which is unit of the
vest mountain water system which San
Francisco is constructing, will run by
Fig Oak Flat, Sonora and many other
places made famous by Harte in his
writings. Chinese Camp, where he is
supposed to have gotten inspiration
for the famed poems about the doings
# the willy Oriental, is near the start
ing point.
The railroad, which will .lbe convert
ed into regular passenger carrier
when it's work in helping to construct
he big water plant is completed, has
already been nicknamed "The Harte
Line"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30
M0UNTk| PLAYGROUND
BRET HARTE'S COUNTRY TO BE
SCENE.
Railroad Is Now Approaching al En-
ceilent Site for the Big
Project.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, June 29.-This city
is going to turn the old Bret Harte
country, between Hetch Hetchy juno
ton, in Tuolumne county, and the
crests of the Sierras into a big play
ground. In other words, through the
construction of railroad from Hetch-
Hetchy Junction to the etch-Hetchy
dam site, San Francisco is to open
this romantic land to tourist travel.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30
OIL CONCERNS HELP POOR.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, June 30.-A number
Of poor families in San Francisco will
thank the various oil concerns oper-
s5ing in the city for tfeir provender
this coming winter. In keeping with
the call to cultivate all vacant places
these concerns are plowing up the
grass plots around their stations, and
planting potatoes and other vegetables
When the harvest comes the crop viii
be turned over to various charities
for distribution among the poor
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

The first car of grapes to be shipped
odt of the Valley will go Monday, ac-
cording to Wells-F'argo officials. 1t
will be shipped by Charles johnson Of
this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Paul Black has been called to San
Diego by the serious il5Aess OF his
mother. Mrs. Black and his sister,
Mrs Caulder Pank of Brawley, accom-
panied him.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Health Officer Johnson of Holtville
has started crusade against impure
milk. He arrested two ranchers yes
terday on the charge. How about FL
Centro milk?
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Mrs. Minnie West Mcdonald, well
known teacher of piano and theory,
leaves tonight, with her two sons, for
Pasadena. Mrs. Mcdonald will spend
the summer with her parents While
engaged in post graduate work in
music
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30
The Churches
UNION PATRIOTIC SERVICE.


UNION PATRIOTIC SERVICE.
A patriotic service is to be held in
the First Methodist church, corner of
Sixth and Commercial streets, Sun
Gay evening at o'clock. The pro
gram will consist of patriotic songs
by congregation and by male quar-.
tet; solo by Arthur Kilrain; clari-
ret solo by Charles Hnderson; a pa
triotic address by Rev. w. G. Con-
lev of the Christian church and as
inuch real patriotic spirit as the citi-
lcns of Ell Centre can show--which
IS saying a great deal. This is the
first of four union services to be held
by the churches of the city, the serv-
ice each Sunday being held in a diff
cfrent church, with local pastors as
speakers. All members and friends
Of the churches are urged to help to
make these services as helpful to the
fraternal Christian spirit as pos
sible
Methodist.
II. B. Clark, pastor. Sunday school
+. eets at 9:45 under the leadership
Of J. G. Miller. Morning worship
1T II; subject, "The True Confidence"
Epworth League at Z. The subject is
a patriotic one. Come and enjoy it
At g there will be Union patriotic
service in the church, III which other
churches of the city are to join. The
Rev. Mr.. Conley will speak. A spe
cial solo will be sung by Arthur Kill
rain and a clarinet solo will be rem
dered by Charles Henderson. Male
quartet music will be a feature as
we'll. Patriotic songs will also be
sung by the congregation. Don't miss
this special service Mid-week prayer
and praise service led by the pastor
Wednesday at 7:45.
Christian Science.
The Ell Centre Christian Science So.
c ETY. holds services every Sunday
morning at II o'clock in the Masonic
Temple, I Sixth and State streets. Sub
ject tomorrow, "Christian Science"
Wednesday evening testimonial meet
ing at 8 o'clock. The reading room is
open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur~
days from 2:3O to 4:30 p. m. at 663
Olive street. All are welcome.
Presbyterian.
In the new cool basement auditor
ium. Bible school meets at 9:45; D..
r. Crawford, uperintendent. Morn
ing divine worship at II o'clock. Mr..
Stevenson will preach on "The Shep-
herd Who Leads" There will be no
evening service on account of the big
union service at the First Methodist
church at 8 o'clock. All the churches
are uniting in these union evening
services during the month of July.
Do not forget the pleasant meeting
place for the morning service, how
ever.
Christian.
The Bible School will meet as usual
at 10 o'clock. There is place and
welcome for all, young and old. The
pastor, Rev. w. G. Coniey, will preach
al IL; subject, 'Indestructible Riches
There will be special musical num-
ter. The Christian Endeavor Society
will meet at 7; subject, "Little Things
That Make or Mar Life" Rev. Con-
ley will deliver the address at the
union service to be held in the Meth
cdist church at o'clock. All are cor
Gially invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Attorney Walter kibbey returned
from trip to Los Ange.1 today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

]. d. Meadows left last night for
a trip to the Grand Canyon and Phoe
NIX.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

John Vance Cheney was guest OF
the Imperial Ad Club last night. He
delivered an address upon the sub
iect, "Reminiscences of California au-
thors."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Judge Cole late yesterday granted
against the use of certain
houses in Brawley to ]. Edgar Ross
of that city, who alleged that they
were be ing used for immoral pur
poses.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Spot dance at Woodland Park open
air pavilion, Saturday, june 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Rev. w. G. Conley returned this
morning from Riverside, where he has
been attending the state Endeavor
convention. Rev. Conley's family are
located at the Weymouth apartments
in Los Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-30

Miss Matte Cronen and mother will
leave Monday for the summer. They
have planned to visit in the mountains
for a few days and then will go to
San Diego and later sail to Vancou-
YER, Wash.