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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
keokuk People VIII be Interested in
Knowing That Soldiers Are Not
Only Ready to Fight,
But Are Buying Bonds.
GIVE
ENLISTED
Headquarters Brigade Alone Sue
scribed $3.50 in Short Time
the Sale Is Con-
Quoted.

| Not only are the soldiers at Camp
Dodge ready to fight, they are also
willing and ready to buy Liberty
bonds. The slogan, eff you can't fight,
buy bond" which is being presented
/ to civilians should make every man in
Keokuk loosen up and come across
with money for at least a $50 bond. es-
Ipecially when he realizes that the boys
who are being trained to fight his bat
tiles are not only willing to fight, but
are offering their money for the Lib
erty paper.
The following story Of how the sol
diers at Camp Dodge are buying bonds
is sent to The Gate City by G.. N. Witt,
! member Of first increment to go from
Keokuk:
thinking that Keokuk people
might be interested in the way the
soldiers at Camp Dodge are buying
Liberty loan bonds, I will give you a
short report of the nrst few hours
sale.
1.-THE bonds were offered to the sol
diers in their brigade about noon to-
day BY one o'clock most of the men
had bought bond. l can't give &C
curate figures for any but my own or
ganization. By one O'Clock the thirty
three men in the headquarters detach-
ment 163d artillery brigade had sub
scribed for $3.50. Figures for the
larger organizations are not available
now.
"The largest subscription made by
one man in the headquarters detach-
ment was $3.50. All the men were en-
listed men. Every man but two
bought bonds. They are supporting
wives and families
while the subscriptions in other
organizations do not seem to be aver
aging so high, practically every man
who has no one dependent upon him
for support is buying one or more
bonds.
"All of the men are going to pay
| for their bonds with their army pay.
Two per cent down, ten per cent per
month
To-day was pay day and we got our
one dollar per day.
Last night we had the first fire in
camp that did any great damage. One
Of the barracks burned. It was occu-
pied by the 163rd depot brigade can
teen and some of the depot brigade
men were sleeping there. None Of
the men were hurt Some Of them
lost some of their clothing and beds.
About half of the building was
burned.
"A general alarm was given in this
section Of camp.
THE headquarters detachment
made quite record for themse elves.
They were dressed and on the line in
five minutes after the alarm was CIV
en-. The first organization In line on
our street. Every man was present
when roll was called.
1--WE received quite a compliment
from Captain Mcmillan Of brigade
headquarters staff for our promptness.
Yours very truly,
G.. M. WITT.
Headquarters Detachment, 163rd Ar
tillery Brigade.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
n. M. M'CLURE'S
FATHER is DEAD
supervisor Of Manual Training in
keokuk Schools Called to
kearney by Sad
News.

H. NJ. Mcclure, supervisor in man.
uai training in Keokuk schools, was
called to kearney, Neb, Friday BY
.ne death of his father, who was
stricken with a9oplexy and died al
u nost Immediately. The Kearney
snsiiy Hub says Of Mr.. McClure'ss
!. II. M. Mcclure, aged sixty-one, pass
81 away suddenly Thursday afternoon
Gil. me nome of j. F. Dossett Mr.. Nc
n niuie mad been paying a visit at the
Dossett home on East Twenty.seventh
street, and as the noon hour drew
a. al, ne was asked to remain for
a a,iiier' He signified his willingness
a,ia stepped into the yard for a few
nr o,iients until the meal had been
bbeepared Failing to return, his hosts
~ vanle apprehensive and search
"aS instituted. He was found in an
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15

derfully, SO the soreness is all gone now.
I believe Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is just the remedy for
female troubles" : Mrs. ELIZABETH
JOHN, r. F. D. No. a, Toledo, Ohio.
Lydia E. Pinl1ham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, and today is regarded as the
most successful remedy for female ills.
There are thousands Of voluntary testi-
monials on file in the Pinkham labora-
tory at Lynn, Mass, to prove this
fact.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15

made to the visiting French commits
sion. Maj. j. A. Starrett, year ago
just a plain architect, is the most i'm
portant speaker at the conference. He
had charge of construction in the six
teen national army environments and
will tell the housing experts his trou-
bles and successes in getting sixteen
sanitary and comfortable cities, each
capable of housing forty thousand
men, built in time for Americas con-
scripted army.
Starrett was given stenographer
and two army officers to start him
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
Everyone Who Has Income of $1,000
or More is Hit by Law
Designed to Raise War
Revenue.
HELPS MARRIED FOLKS
They VIII be Exempt for $4,000 and
Pay Only on Incomes
Over That
Figure.

Every Keokuk person whose an
nual income Is in excess Of $1,000
must make written return to the Unit
ed States government before Marcf
| l, 1918.
Such action is mandatory by pro
visions of the new income tax law
passed by congress for the purpose OF
raising funds to finance warfare
against the kaiser.
All married persons are entitled to
an exemption Of $4,000, and will pay
taxes only on income funds in eA
cess of that figure. Single persons
will be taxed only ON sums in excess
of $1,000. All persons, married and
single, must report on incomes OF
over $1,000.
Report must be made between
January 1 and March 1 for the year
1917.
Inasmuch as the war income tax
is first applicable only to 1917, re-
turns are not to be filed with the
revenue Office until after January l,
1918. Returns must be filed each
year during the period beginning
January l and ending March 1.
Failure to comply renders the OF,
fender liable to maximum fine OF
pl,OUO III CftSl ollChoCs
In listing an income schedule, the
average working man, whose re,
sources are limited to his salary, Is
entitled to deduct from his taxable
total taxes on property and interest
on Indebtedness. The business man
however, is permitted to deduct oper,
ating expenses contingent upon the
conduct of his business, such as rent
al, salaries to employees and the like.
Tax Of Two Per Cent.
In brief, the new revenue law pro-
vides for a normal tax Of two pei
cent upon the incomes of all unmar-
ried individuals in excess of $1,000
and upon the incomes of all married
persons or heads Of families in ex
cess Of $4,000. In addition, there are
graduated sur-taxes ranging from one
per cent upon taxable incomes in ex
cess Of $4,000 to SO per cent upon
such incomes in excess of 100000
The new law also retains in effect
the income taxation authorized un-
der the law Of September s, 1915,
which provides for a normal tax OF
two per cent with exemptions Of
$4,000 and $4,000, respectively, for
unmarried and married taxpayers,
and graduated sur-taxes ranging
from one per cent upon taxable
incomes in excess of $4,000 to thir-
teen per cent upon incomes in excess
Of $4,000 900.
Table Of Taxation.
Herewith is presented table
showing income taxes, both under
the old and new law, for persons
with incomes ranging from $4,000
to $4,000.
By way Of explanation, it may be
stated that the normal tax under
the law approved September 8, 1916,
is based upon the excess of $4,000 in
the case Of a married taxpayer or
one who is the head Of family, and
$4,000 for unmarried taxpayers. The
new law reduces this exemption to
900 and $4,000 respectively, and
provides for an additional normal tax
of per cent upon the excess of these
amounts or fraction thereof. Both
normal and war taxes must be paid.
Income Present Tax War Tax Total.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15

is TO SPEAK
First Time Since May, When He We'll
comes Housing Conference to
"Sixth German
City"

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Oct. 15.--Wm. Hale
Thompson, mayor of the sixth Ger
man city," will make his 1lrst public
speech since May five, here today,
when he extends Chicago's welcome to
the sixth national conference on hous-
Ing. Thompsons last address was
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
~ aa S:XeA g sG 1919

This naturally makes for infinitely less
pain and danger at the crisis ~
Write to The Bradheld keguia.otII q, To-
Ga, Tor interesting free book Mother
hood and the }Baby" ..,. -,
s.Mother's Friend" from your dfuggtsts
tonight It Is tried preparation ana Is
Of the greatest value to expectAns notASA
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
OutlaWed,

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: We shall
hear very little more of the I. W. w.
1t will not be safe for any man to
admit that he is a member of it. It
will not be safe for anyone to con-
tinue to hold public haran CUES in the
name of this organization Every
man who is found with red card in
his possession will be suspected as :,
traitor to his country.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
Tobacco VS.. Bread.

Carroll Herald: When it comes to
French may be good at camouflage,
supply of wholesome bread for the
family or on dads tobacco which al
Tentative will the lord of creation
cleave to? The tobacco habit is a
master that few men can escape.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15

Oregon and Washington were once
the habitat Of camels. long extinct in
this country, according to the an
nouncement of discover made by
Prof. John G. Merriam and John P.
Buwalda of the University of Cali
fornia. Fossil remains of camels
were found in the White Bluffs
region along the northern bank of
the Columbia river.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15

I q m q | q CrOu ID y
that caused a great
deal of soren e s 8
across my back, and
through my abdo-
men. Sometimes it
would be very. pain
ful after a h ard
days work. l read
a b out Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
t a b lie Compound
and tried it and it
hoe Io1,,o1 ~, 1,yor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15

\, 20 possess a literally perfect child Is
n,o, no means impossible. The expectant
hs me, er should be calm and the days should
Mi,, eu with s,inshine and happiness.
ertssahs OF women have used the safe,
as a,si, penetrating preparation known
ahao Mother's FRIEND" By it's use the
psndinnal muscles, which nature is ex-
relax easily whom baby II born.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
Perhaps your house or
place of business is burning.

Perhaps your house or
place of business is burning,
Would you want anyone
to do anything which would
prevent the firemen from
getting to the fire or calling
extra help over the tele-
phone.
When the fire whistle
blows, put yourself in the
position of the man whose
house is burning.
Do not call the telephone
operator to ask "Informa-
ton" Where's the fire."
Frequently such calls
have made it difficult for
the chief and the firemen
to reach a special operator
to learn the location OF the
fire.
The operators cannot dis
tinguish between an emerg-
ency call and your call
prompted by mere curiosity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15
NURSE HAD
POOR HEALTH
Suffered Much Pain, Yet Had
to Work. Finally Cured by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Toledo, Ohio.-"I am a widow and 60
out nursing, and suffered from a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-15

feel a N
don't BOIL
in my n
re told all
tonic. Thol|
|adaches,d D
sound SID
reah, weI
! circuladX
ng from 4.
and liVer.I
|sed by H
|Iruggists, l
by score, !
tried it 4
st what
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

gives it its value, not only for main taining health, but as a specific for these diseases, cannot be said to have been determined as yet with absolute certainty; yet moro and more are phy- sicians prescribing it with the great est success There have always been fairly good reasons for believing that eggs were a form of food that should never be omitted from the diet of children past infancy. but lately the scientists have been able to furnish absolute proof Dr. McCoilum of the University of Wisconsin fed some young rats on diet which was sup posed to contain all the elements that were necessary in human food proteid. starch, fat, mineral and vit- amines from grains, chemically re- moving everything else from the food. making 1t absolutely pure. But the rats would not grow. When a certain amount of butter or fats from egg yolks was added to this diet, the rats grew He found that neither olive oil nor hog fat would serve the purpose.
 Sugar" in ordinary language, means merely that commercial prod uct, usually made from cane sugar, which is sold as sugar in the grocery stores. But that which is known as sugar to the scientists is an element which is found in many foods, and some amount of it is undoubtedly necessary in the human diet Milk contains some, and some fruits dates for instance, contain great deal. White cane sugar contains that element. and contains it in far more concentrated form than can be found anywhere else in Nature. However, honey not only has more delightful flavor, but is certainly far more whole some than cane sugar.
 Every farmer who has regard for the welfare of his family should keep a COW, chickens, and few hives Of bees. and supply an abundance or fhorn fapdc
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
-HOMESTEADERS GET
 CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED
In Event of Death No Further Re- quirements Will Be Made
 on Heirs.

Little Rock, Aug. 30.- By act of Congress, approved July 28 1917, any person whose application for land under the homestead laws is allowed and afterward enters the Naval or Military service during the war, will he given credit for the term of his service as th0 he were living upon and cultivating his homestead The period of residence required under the homestead law is three years, with the privilege of five months leave of absence each year. At least one years residence will, however, be required on the homestead even tho the soldier or sailor may serve more than two years during the war,
 In the event of the soldiers death during service no further require ments will be made and final proof may be made by widow if living and unmarried, or in case of her death or marriage. by his minor orphan children. or his or their legal repre- sentatiyes. Much interest attaches to this legislation in view of the fact that there are several hundred thousand acres of vacant govern |ment land sugjeet to homestead in lthis state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
EtED ffUl,UDII ffUl,UDR kID5J
 AS WELL AS STOCK
Make Your Children Healthier and Happier and Save Doctors Bills By
 Feeding Them Properly
By Miss Isabelle Thurby. Specialist in Home Economies, in Extension Division, University of
 Arkansas.

When one stops to consider that it has been a good many years since all the progressive farmers became con Yinced that farm animal, when fed on scientific ration, kept in better health and was more profitable than one fed on Init and miss" diet. 1t is surpassing strange that so many peo- pie should doubt the wisdom of con siderlng a scientific knowledge of foods in the feeding of human ani- mais, When we consider that what the scientists have found out would. II generally known and needed, un- deubtedly prolong human life, and Keep most of us in better health, t is ineomprehensible that the government should be spending so comparatively much on the lives and health of swine. and so comparatively little on the lives and health of human beings.
 Even for him who can understand nothing but the language of dollars and cents. healthy children may be more profitable than healthy horses and cattle. It takes more money to maintain a family with sickness in it than it does 10 maintain a well one, Tor the doctor may take away more than hogs or horses can bring in.
 The kind of food which produces a healthy human being is of the gravest importance at any period of life, but II IS of the most importance in child mood. We are, all of us, what our loods make us, and if one has been reared to manhood on fare which mas made him rugged, full of vitality, pure blood and abounding health, he h pest equipped to meet all the dan gers which threaten human life. Fur .ner' a youth who is being properly ieo IS forming correct food habits. hslse child in the way he should go, and in his manhood he will not uepart from it." was not said only of character. A mother who feeds her children on poorly selected food is putting more DC ent curse upon them ,han the most ingenious witch could devise,
 on the subject of what is intended py Nature for animal food there has oeen much argument, but the facts of Nature indicate that, while many oth-
 things may be, and probably are, intended for animal food. there are. so Tar as We actually know, only .nree things intended for that purpose. ihese are milk, eggs and honey. It is certain that Nature made these for only.
 No greater tribute could be paid to sood. pure milk than the citation of sne iact that it is being more and .uore recognized not only as pre- ssn'iVe but as cure for many dis cases Just what it is in milk which
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
GERMANS ABUSE PRISONERS.
Starre, Beat and Expose to Enem,
 Fire, the Charge.

Washington, Aug Starved, beaten and subjected to many indg- mites, prisoners of war in Ger many are being compelled to work in trench and field under the fire from the armies of their own coun- tries.
 Reports made by Russian soldiers who have escaped from Germany and which have been transmitted to the state department say prisoners of all nationalities are being used on work just behind the lines and within range of the guns.
 A small portion of bread, some thin soup, a bit of meat or horse shot in action comprise their ra- tions The prisoners have been or ganized into units as carefully as are soldiers. Their work is done systematically under military su- pervision. with long hours and no medical attention When the Rus sian soldiers left many of their units had lost by disease. practically half of their number. No new clothing had been issued to them and in all sorts eff weather they are forced to work in vermin-laden rags. Mili- tary overseers, the Russians report ed, frequently tied them to boards and beat them until they bad reached the point of exhaustion
 Included in the labor units were Germans as well as Russians, Brit ish. French, Belgians and Poles. The Germans were those who had participated in food riots, or were physically unfit for service in the ranks. These men were treated very little differently from the pris- oners of war.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Save the Grain.

Sow winter pasture crops, such as wheat oats and rye and conserve both grain and hay in order that these crops may be released for oth- CT uses,' says s. ?. Weigart, Dis trict Agent, Extension Division of the University of Arkansas. Sup plement the corn crop with winter wheat crop so that there may he q surplus of corn to feed the live stock engaged in timber and other industries.
 Put up an ample supply of corn fodder so that this product may take the place of hay, not only saving the necessity of shipping in hay the the coming season, but in order to conserve the supply for other uses. Thousands of cars of hay are shipped into the state every year and yet there has been corn fodder enough grown ill Arkansas each season to feed every animal the state possesses. This is a mistake. Why not adopt a better farming prac- ticp9n
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
RATIONAL BREVITlES. {S. C. Davidson

The courage of a fierce dog is in- creased by your fear of him.
 An energetic, progressive. yet con tented mind. is a producer of real happiness.
 Those who desire to believe a thing, require little or no evidence to establish it.
 The human brain is delicate di- vinely constructed instrument con- sisting of approximately twenty eight faculties, each of which is capable of separate cultivation or an harmonious development of all, which forms a veritable storehouse of information for distribution by the will force for good or evil re- suits. The will or intent therefore, is responsible for the act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
HAD FUN WITH THE DOCTORS.
Draft Board Physicians Puzzled in
 Examination of Cont0rtioniSt.
. CleNeland plain DeaIer

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Mansfield. O.-Draft board exam ming physicians were puzzled when stephen T. Dalton of Shelby came up for examination
 His hip is dislocaiedH said one doctor
 No. his hips are all right, but hls left shoulders out of joint, insisted the second examiner.
 The third found an elbow in bad condition but the hip and shoulder all right,
 Dalton is contortonist who al will can throw bones out of joint and appear badly crippled.
 After puzzling the physicians for a time. Dalton threw himself back into shape and was passed as phys ically qualified for service.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Suggestions to Cotton Farmers.

The state of Arkansas produced l,i3i000 bales of cotton in 1916, worth approximately Si00,000,000. It is safe to estimate that on such a crop no less than S5,000,000 would have been saved by observing the six cotton "Don'ts'' by A. E. Ayres, Cotton Specialist, University of Ar kansas:
 Don't let open cotton remain in the field.
 Don't harvest any more trash than can be avoided.
 Don't mix inferior cotton with that of better quality.
 Don't pile picked cotton on the ground in the open.
 Don't gin damp cotton.
 Don't allow baled cotton to take the weather.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Notice to Confirm and Quiet Title.

Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of August. 1917. Elijah T. Embry filed in my office his petition to the Chancery court of Polk Coun- ty Arkansas, wherein he petitions the Court by it's decree to quiet and confirm his title to the following de- scribed lands situated in Polk C0un- ty Arkansas, tO-wit: All of the Northwest quarter of Southeast quarter, lying West of Board Camp Creek. and all of the Northeast quar- ter of Southwest quarter, except tract in the Northwest corner de- scribed as follows, to-wit. Beginning at the Northwest corner, thence South 27 rods, thence North 50 de- grees East, to a point B rods East of the place of beginning, thence west g rods to the place of beginning. all in Section B. Township 2 South, of Range 29 West, containing in all about 3S acres, more OF less.
 Now therefore. all persons claim ing any right. title or interest there in or to said land or any part thereof, are warned and called upon to appear in said court within six weeks from this date and show cause. if any there be. why the title of said petitioner in and Co the said lands should not be in him confirmed and quieted
 Witness my hand and the seal of this court this goth day of August, 1917.
 SEAL OWEN PARKER,
 Clerk of the Chaneery Court m
 and for Polk County. Arkansas. Adv-First pub Aug. 23
 Last pub. Sept 27. 1917
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
FoRBIDs PEACE MEETING.
Governor of Minnesota Fears Blood
 shed and Riot.

St. Paul, Minn., Aug. Ex-Governor U. A. A. Burnquist late yesterday is- sued a proclamation prohibiting the Peoples Council of America for De- lhocracy and Peace from holding its proposed meeting in Minneapolis or elsewhere in Minnesota. The gov ernor's action followed a report from Sheriff Oto Langum of Henne- pin county that he believed the pro- posed meeting would result in blood shed, rioting and loss of life.