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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
ADMIRAL PEARY's VISIONS.

There is disposition among some military
and naval commentators of the press, which
apparently reflects opinion in army and navy
circles, to make light of Admiral Peary's eff
forts in behalf of aeronautic preparedness Adj
miral Peary has strongly Supported the coast
patrol preparations which now are In part to be
put into effect. He is working now in behalf
of much larger equipment Of airships for both
army and navy, for extended aviation training
and for a separate government department of
,aeronautics. In all these proposals he has the
hearty backing of those who are prominent in
support of American aviation and in some Of
them at least, he is no mora earnest in his advo-
Ecacy than is Colonel Squier the head of the
government bureau. just now he is favoring
the adoption by the government of plans for a
new type of air cruiser which combines some
Zeppelin features with those of the airplane;
which would be armored to resist attacks by
other airships; which would carry three guns,
torpedo tube and large amount of ammuni-
ton; which would have cruising range of two
thousand miles and carry crew of five men.
While all such specific propositions must be
submitted to proper investigation by govern
ment authorities, it is bad judgment to accuse
any man who has given time and thought to
aeronautic engineering Of extravagant optim-
ism in regard to its possibilities 1t is well to
remember the skepticism over the effectiveness
Of the submarines, which was current at the
beginning of the war. Because no great often
sive or defensive feats have been thus far ac-
complished by aeronautics in the war, it is pro-
vincial judgment to declare the impossibility at
any time of such effectiveness It is entirely
possible that Admiral Peary's visions of aerial
supremacy as the deciding factor in future
wars and even some of his specific visions of
our ability to soon achieve this are well within
the probabilities
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

looming SO depraved that nothing but personan
ties and trivialities will interest them.
It seems as though there should be laws to
protect the privacy Of men and women WHO de,
sire it and to secure the intimacies OF home ana
family life against invasion. Criminals may
properly be s.mugged'' and measured against
their will, but citizens guilty OF no wrongdolne
shonld not be. nor should they have to fight
the camera man or flee from him to prevent
their faces from being made public property.
Actresses, pugilists. social climbers and other
classes Of people whose vanity is inordlnate OF
whose money making ability is increased tn re-
by desire notoriety. But men and women 10
whom it is distasteful should have, as long as
they obey the laws of the land, an adubltable
right to the privacy which they r :, which
should include the privilege of mari ing and
burying their dead quietly and in their own
way.
Ours is young country yet and sparsely
populated for the most part, and we have not
felt as older peoples have the need OF secluslon
and the charm of privacy. We have not yet
been driven to the practice Of walling our gar
dens in and opening our windows and porches
on inner courts. But we are, as it we-o, be-
ginning to move our houses back from thgSroad,
are beginning to claim the privilege of living
to ourselves part of the time and protected
against intruding eyes and ears and cameras;
and in all probability we shall come In time to
such conception of the individual's rights to
privacy that the law will support him in deny
ing to the yellow papers or the pictures any
matters of personal or family nature with
which the public has no legitimate concern.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
All fulfillment of harmless happiness is
progress.-R. w. Chambers.
BECOME A STATE BUILDER.

Concurrent effort of individuals organiza-
tons as opposed to the policy of "going ii
alene' is the best method of attaining desired
end Hence the Greater Iowa association. The
object Of the association is to "help in every
proper manner to achieve greater and better
results in every line of human endeavor in the
state of Iowa and to promote in every possible
way the general advancement of said state and
of the people thereof" The organization is
strictly non-p partisan and non-sectional. Fur
Their, the members Of this association shall be
those who love Iowa"
The above declarations are offered by the
Greater Iowa association as the chief reasons
for its being, and what man or woman who
loves Iowa and would see this great state and
its people advance, would set up an argument
in opposition to plea Of this characters The
Greater Iowa association is at work for the
state as whole and its membership should in
cude representatives from every city or coun-
ty. As the greater influences the smaller, so
this statewide organization reacts in good
measure for the prosperity Of every business
man and businesswoman resident in the Hawk
eye state. It is state builder founded upon
the community of interest idea-an idea that
invariably works out for the betterment of all
who recognize its force and join in the 'sgreat
push"
1t is wholesome advice, that given to become
a member of the Greater Iowa association
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
The KINGS Must Go.

Franklin H. Giddings. In Golfers:
The kings must go. Their further ex-
istence is an intolerable menace to
the peace and happiness OF mankind
The kings will go IL the house OF
Hohenzollern Is overthrown, 1t is
that house, and that alone, which has
Kept kings on their thrones for a gem
GRAFTON. When that house falls all
other thrones will fade into oblivion.
When Hohenzollern absolutism is de-
stroyed the absoludsm of Russia will
be swept away as by tidal wave. Its
one last faltering hope rests in the
possible triumph OF the German arms
These are the issues. Are we. TIL.
people of the United States. stiI
Americans. or have we ceased to be
either Americans or men? Do we still
believe in the Declaration of Inde.
pendence, or are We ready to say:
Forget it," The answer is not doubt
full. No American Of our heroic, his
toric type will for an instant believe
that we have become nation of das.
tards.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

The world or the vulgar part of it, which is
the greater part, no longer respects the indi-
vidual's right to privacy; and all about US al
most everywhere we find ill-bred intrusion into
personal or family affairs. The yellow"
journals were the first and worst offenders
There was no sorrow or pain or shame from
which they would not tear the veil No pref
erence Of man or woman for seclusion had any
weight with them. There was no home whose
sanctty they would not invade if opportunity
offered and there was material for a headline
in it; and they have been the most effective fac
tor at work in our country to divest life OF re-
fnement and divert the attention of their read
ers away from the serious and significant
things of life to the personal affairs of their
neighbors with which they had no right to be
concerned. And now the moving pictures are
taking up the work of catering to the unculti
waited curious to know how people, noted or no
torious for anything, look and act Between
the papers and the pictures on the one side anc
the spotlight hunters whose consuming passion
is to get their faces or their figures before tn,
public the taste of the people is in danger of be
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
Milleox,. Patriotic brand.

New York World: When William
r. wilcox, chairman OF the republi-
can national committee, assured Pres
ident Wilson that "the people Of the
United States were behind him Ia
the protection Of American rights.
he honored himself and his party.
Every manifestation of spirit SO
admirable deserves notice and conf
mendation
While Mr.. Wilcox Is at the capital,
perhaps he will find time to remon-
strate with some OF his fellow-repue-
licans in congress. The undivided at
tention OF many patriotic men Is
necessary to prevent the William J..
Bryan democrats, who want Pots
dam peace, from firing daily salute
to the German flag. If Mr.. WILCOX
can restrain the James r. Mann and
]. Hampton Moore republicans, who
have similar inclinations. we should
see very soon the harmony In protec-
ton Of American rights which he Is
seeking.
Nothing Is the matter with the re.
publican party or the democratic par.
ty at this time except that consider
able number of their iers are
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. I'll are all
or peace with German lille Ger
any is all for war Wit ne United
ates. Anything that r. Wilcox
n do to discourage this sort OF
dng in his own party will help some
other people in Strengthening out the
opposite side of the political house.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
FAULTS OF ADOLESCENCE
Shortcomings Of Youth Ever AppAr
emit TO Their Elders.

St. Louis Globe Democrat: So i'm.
pressed WIS q st. Louis clergyman
with what he considers the super
ficialtty OF young women OF the times
that he preached sermon upon Il.
He said: Here ! have been locking
for a capable young woman secretary
for eighteen months and have not
been able to find one because few
young people know how to make use
OF their education. Yet each one
tried was graduate OF some sort Of
an institution Of learning. I get so
impatient with the young people Of
today who spend their time going to
Il g picture show, talking nonsense.
procuring fine clothes and expecting
the world to support them and their
empty brains. Squeezed lempn ~
the only term know that will ade-
Qua&ely describe the average work
er in the business world today. who
goes into once or factory to procure
dress, expensive food and frivolous
anus ement- They seldom enta.is in
a high thought, help their fellow
workers or benefit the world BY their
days work. nor are they capable OF
developing in themselves any of those
finer things which contact with the
workaday world should bring out"
It seems an old plaint and one that
at least goes back as Tar a. Jeremiah.
for youth has its phenomena In al.
periods. Its elders have ever labor
ed to leaven adolescent levity with a
serious contemplation OF life, which
years and experience finally bring.
Some think our social institutions
are ont Of Joint when young women
. xo nal n6 ~ -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
PEACE CONSEQUENCES.

Great Britain has decided to jail her con-
scientious DIRECTORS, and Dartmoor prison is
being fitted up for the early arrival of some
hundreds of them In piping times Of peace
or in little wars when the supply of soldier ma
terial exceeds the demand, almost any sort of
conscience passes muster and citizens may
proclaim themselves too pure to fight or too
proud to fight as vociferously as they see fit.
But when people are fighting for their lives
those highly peculiar brands of conscience
which make citizen willing to let other men
die in his defense while making it sin for him
to risk the perforation of his precious pelt are
apt to excite invidious remark. There is no
general rooted objection to peace consciences
in times of peace; but consciences elastic enough
to cover derelictions of duty are not popular in
times that try mems souls when the life OF the
nation is at stake.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
For BRYAN TO Read.

New York Sun: From platform
in the Transmississippi exposition in
Omaha on June IA. 1898. young man
then known throughout America, said
this:
til justice Is enthroned throughout
the world. Jehovah deals with ma
tons as He deals with men. and To-.
both DEGREES that the wages of SIN is
death. Until the right has tri-
umphed in every land and love refgns
in every heart government must, as
a last resort, appeal to force.
"AS long as the oppcessor is deaf ia
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
An Around Man.

Washington Star: The term has
not of recent years been applied to
anybody in our public affairs more
accurately than to General Funston
He was an excellent and most sue
cessful "all around man." He did
many things, and did them all well.
Before finally finding himself, ne had
taken a shy" at science. He had
been something of an explorer He
had tried his hand at journalism. At
last, however. the restlessness and
Astounding energy that possessed him
stirred the fighter in him, and Cuba
beckoned. He had had no training as
a soldier. but the soldier developed
Immediately, and the military life
claimed him from that time. He wore
Uncle Sans uniform with distinc
ton, and has died at fifty-one. the
youngest of our major generals.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
inspecting the state.

Grundy Democrat: The mayor OF
Cedar Rapids is out In an open letter
suggesting that the state executive
council appoint commission to ex-
anime the state Offices in Des Moines.
The state Is million and half short
and an inspection OF the Offices at
the state house might disclose how
during prosperous times we have got
ten so much in the hole. Inspectors
are provided to examine county Of
fices and the accounts Of cities and
towns. II these inspectors are need
ed the Cedar Rapids mayor suggests
that state Offices may need Official
inspection as well.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
BREAKS Al
COL D N
/. A H(|Rd
"Pape's Cold Compoul
IS pleasant and afo,l
instant Relief.

A dose taken every two bon,
three doses are taken will end |,
misery and break up a cold 1
It promptly opens cloggeds,|
trils and eli. passages in ths
stops nasty discharge or no..'
ming, relieves sick headache
ness. feverishness. sore y
sneezing, soreness and stiffness
Don't stay stuffed.up! Quiz
Ing and snufflingl Ease yoi,r !
bling head! Nothing else in tie 7
gives such prompt relief as p,
Cold Compound" which cost,
rs cents at any drug store. h.
without assistance. tastes
causes no Inconvenience. b
you get the genuine. Don't \
something else.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
TODAY,s BIT OF VERSE
wAAI ls IIEE2

Is dream that fits across the drowsy brain,
That fills with transient JOY or rear,
And then, departing, leaves no issue in its train,
But thoughts that charm, and cheat and disappear!
Is 1t a snare, that lures on to earnest deeds.
That holds tn immortal prize before our eyes,
Then springs deathclasp cares and creeas'
And wrecks highest hopes in sad surpriseT
! Is It a playground, where spend our little day.
With bubble fancies. pleased with light ana run
Till cruel evening shadows chase us from our play,
With nothing worthful ventured, nothing won!
Ia it a game where mind and will, in fierce embron,
Attempt another's loss, and seek his fall;
Where man makes man the victim of his nlwon spoil,
And souls are blasted in the ruthless brawl!
All no! This life of ours is surely more than these!
Life is Gods schoolFoom where each patient soul
Works out tasks, with earnest hands and supEan
knees,
To fit itself for heaven, its highest goal.
George Whitman.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

the voice OF reason. 50 long must the
citizen accustom his shoulder to the
mlsket and his hand to the sa5er."
To William Jennings Bryan, now
trying to attract toward himself the
gaze OF people whose eyes are
fixed on the president Of the United
States, we commend reading OF the
speech we have quoted, for the
speech was made by William Jen-
nings> Bryan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
AHIuenee.

Harrington, Neb.. Herald: From
now on we can not be expected to
associate with common people, hav-
ing succeeded in acquiring the fabu-
lous amount of -four whole bushels
oi potatoes. This acquisition places
uh on plane Of aristocracy far
above that of the vulgar crowd who
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
A Dry cIty's Record.

Albert Lea, Mimi, Tribune: \
ing over the records of the tto|
Justices. we find that only ors
rest had occurred in the city Of A
Lea during all OF the month q
yember.. Judge Blackmer's N
for the month showed a clear i
Not . hearing during the nj
Think Of It! In all the years Of
Blackmer's service as city jul
this record has never been d
lished before. In Judge Hammt
court only one name soiled the
vember record page. The arm
party was a stranger who d.
into the city. He was fined 4
drunkenness. This Is wond
record for a city CT 1900 pecd
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

over q home. Some such N
scious feeling may dwell in the h
OF those who are so competed
II there il indifference to the
OF a workaday world it Is becaa1
the instinct that a better fate 4
due. But 1t is a mans world
ganized and carried on by ma
II there are faults in it, let The
remedy them II providence hu |
en- them the necessary insight
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

own nothing more valuable than auto
mobiles and diamonds. and naturally
makes us exclusive. There are few,
if any, in our class.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

Forgotten Already.
Washington Star: Nobody tru!
to ask what has became Of al
excitement over the Adamson :
hour law. :
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

The suffragists intend to raise row at the
inauguration. The last shred OF Jeffersonlan
simplicity is gone.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27
I IOWA Press COMMENT.

Marshalltown Times.Repubiican:
lDes Moines is entitled to credit.
Eyerv one Of the members OF the 20
cal companies OF the Third regiment
has found or been given employment.
Also some credit is due to the fashion
In which Des Moines has organized 70
accomplish just such things throus =
her commercial clubs, chamber OF COM
1nerce and other public committees.
incidentally it also emphasizes the
value OF such organizations TO al
towns progressive enough 10 haye
them.
Cedar Rapids Republican: All the
agitation to make the state scnoois
Free may we'll be questioned me
Young man who cannot carve OUT an
education for himself under present
conditions may not be worth eoucat-
ing. The educated man who mas
everything handed to him on a golden
spoon may not be worth having IN
state. we should still teach the young
men to prize tho things they achieve.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Just to prove
that physicians do not know what AIS
you before death it may be cited tnat
they have the audacity to continue 70
report cases of indigestion caused by
too much eating. You can have one
of these sokers call at your home LOT
$500 or 90 to the movies ana see
Charlie Chaplin for ten cents. me
amusement season offers many merit
orious attractions.
Sioux City Journal: II you bet that
Robert Lansing would be the next
pressaen: OF the United States. you
lose. Any possible claim the secre-
tary of state might have to that dis
tinction will be obviated when Presi-
dent Wilson follows his announced IN
tention OF being sworn in on Sunday,
March 4.
lama Democrat: Housewives are
to get an extra pound of flour In each
sack IL, bill now in the general as
semhly becomes law. This Dill VIII
require forty-nine pounds instead OF
forty-eight. BY all means, let us have
the extra pound.
burlington Hawk-Eye: All the Jokes
on hte Ford car and on the Ford peace
knight errantry are now recalled ana
declared obsolete. Henry Ford has OF
fered the government his mammoth
factory at Detroit to be operated Tor
the production of war material-pre
sumably motor trucks-and without
profit. That is patriotism. For peace
with honor, for national defense at all
costs.
Marshalltown Times-Republican:
It's pretty hard to make the guards
man nav for worn out clothing. II
It were new or in fairly good condi-
ton he could pillow corn in it; but they
say those old clothes wouldn't be just
decent to work in until the corn was
hip high.
Sioux city Tribune: For the benefit
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

Sioux City Tribune: For the benehf
LOT those not informed on the subject,
lit may be explained that the Iowa leg
lislatiye committees on retrenchment
land reform" are used principally as
vehicles to shelve and pigeonhole
iona fide proposals for retrenchment
and reform which may emanate from
legislative members.
Des Moines Tribune: The Illinois lad
who committed suicide because he
couldn't get into the army wanted to
get into the army great deal worse
than the average American citizen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

Can't Eat q "Quiz.s
Chicago Evening Post: They I
for bread and the administ'
gives them a Stood quiz"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

A pacifst is conscientious objector VIII
gets paid at magazine rates.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

II the churches all full Of cheer as they ouent
be- and az they advertise they would be crowded WIN
customers There many sour gloomy sad
and doIefuI people call themselves christians renee
slow business in meeting house If every sood man
were a oiad man millennium would be along pretty
soon.-Dr. Frank Crane.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

Is Congressman Mann white slave OF the
pacifsts7
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-27

lama Democrat: Housewives are
to get an extra pound OF flour In eacn
sack If, bill now In the genera as,
sembly becomes law. This Dill VIII
require forty-nine pounds instead OF
forty-eight. BY all means, let US nave
the extra pound.
Auttaja. [volume] (Ironwood, Mich.) 1906-19??, 1917-01-11
Gls, minn.

Yictor Saarala Snomi,O pistolta
on mieraillut past. 9. H~uotIalaiien
pcrbeesiG iublicn aifano. SGn iaor-
noii nleammat ferret firfosiantmr.
3iitos f6pnnist6. en-. Sutberilaiien
isuraf. firftoon of fofoontunlt Sou-
lliaamnna faniaa firfon tGpteltG. SO.
Naorolo ia II uotialrmcn toimittipot
Observation-Disclosures. Soulful
.alla pli mposfin firftommc tGnpna
jplloin inoritettiin OF, ina ctupads.
Ia lapiilta. Sonlima falui iiis fan.
;oo t~irfosiomme ldbeS tltbanrcn benz
fcG.
ilnScn @uoben iltaro inertia of
mncS barminoiner jnblnilto iilloir
mictimmc &rist. Nlloriioicuron mlto
.iijuffoo. Objelmn of arpofos. Jos.
ia moinittatoon tpttoier laullt, Wr.
Sorjun ia Saaralan il TuotialaiIcn
pubeet.
Sapanin pGipGn1 tuIipat ieiira-
I .,iitara'ict noin iata bcnf.iillG jon.
fclla roppilan mdfea bGnmastnttG
mGIn. aalrbu of i. ifin iuurempi
fuin jpufosia oil fnffl Iiomolalstp
poliiiia ia nieammat tulijoista oil
mGri.Steitu jos mintos Ml:lle fa'ralc
fu1rplll0. Mia fuitcafir lclulii 'nr
tuliiat ! mitthpGt rcHellllcr tnrfpi'
tuficnia iansn pobil 7 OF rnffnns.
Scum fc6~, oil inotl! IA q ,uanlllo
oil mufora, min len :aiicen fojohtcll
bengelliiet laulut. W6r Gbas. Sar.
=
jn piti fcen 9ar:s'n pdiipdn joD.
oosto ia %iarjoii micc,''.a ~ cat,
oruoffaito labioja III .Le. 2iifli'
tetuin mie,in %tpasta.l pcstori pitgcc'
,>ll. ellen unlc. m~l.rE.as.t
Observation-Disclosures.
Yost. S. &anfila Mois, Miib. OF
wierastellut p%appilasio. Yastorillt
oil min fire, ettei iolitonut FUN pa&
plan nuoren iofialaiien ioattamoar
fasteeicen ia motflisti ie%ilroopollt
iunallo @ilbertiin.