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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-05
PIVOT OF LINE
rs IN DANGER
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won British positions on the linden
burg line. The first was broken down
! in concentrated British artillery fire
The other two passed the barrages
but were driven back from the British
trenches after a period Of sharp fight.
ing.
Progress around Fresnoy to the
south, was also reported by Haig. At
Messines, hostile raiders were re.
pulsed.
Fresh Divisions Arrive.
PARIS, May Germany is pour
ing fresh divisions into desperate
fighting along all the Soissons-Rheims
front in determined attempt to stop
the French advance and retake posi-
lions lost in General Niville's recent
drives, today's official statement
showed.
Four new German divisions-ap-
on by the Teutons to aid in their
violent counter attacks.
The German counter thrusts fur
nished the greater part of the fight
ing, but around Mont Cornillet and
east of Blond Mont, the French again
succeeded in gaining ground, in the
lace Oh VlOIenL RESISTANCE.
South Of Disc German attack
was checked with our curtain of fire.
the statement said. Near Coucy for
est and Chemin-Des-Dames, artillery
was most active.
During the night, north of the
Aisne, the Germans violently counter
attacked our Craonne positions cap
tured yesterday, but all efforts were
broken by resistance of our infantry
and by our barrage fire. The enemy
was unable to reach our lines any
where.
"At Berry Au Bac, after violent
fighting, German. attacks toward our
positions east of Hill 1Ds were re-
pulsed.
"On Friday evening. following yes
terday's attacks, the Germans again
attempted counter attacks northwest
Of Rheims toward evening, bringing
up great reserves from Aguilcourt.
They utterly failed in all attempts to
advance, being smashed by the
French heavy and field artillery. with
huge losses to them Two new Ger
man divisions were identified in the
battle We took nine hundred and
German major.
I'm the Champagne violent battle
occurred Friday evening in the re-
gion Of Cornillet Mont. Our forces
further progressed east Of the noun
tain slopes around Mont Blond, de-
spite heaviest resistance. Here also
the Germans utilized two fresh divi
sions. Our captures were one hun
bred German soldiers
Over Thousand Prisoners.
PARIS, May 5.-Violent fighting
on the Champagne front with Ger
man counter attacks everywhere
checked, was reported in today's Off
cial statement. The German attacks
were made with large numbers of
fresh divisions.
More than a thousand prisoners
have been taken by French troops in
the fighting here
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a hook on a rope to drag them in.
Fabry's best friend was killed beside
him in this entertainment. The only
place Fabry could bury him was di-
rectly beneath the spot where he stood
to fight. He buried him there and for
six days stood, knelt, or lay on the
grave, fighting and hoping against
hope that the Germans would not
break through.
And they didn't.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-05
The First Half Million.


WASHINGTON, May 5.--House
and senate developed signs today
that they might clean up the ques-
ton of raising Americas armies
within a day or two,
Sessions of the conferees commit
tee started this forenoon. The Roose-
welt division issue, the age limits
question and the exemptions problem
were the big differences 10 be
smoothed out.
Americas first half million" army.
consisting of 528,659 men and 1883
officers will be divided:
Sixteen infantry divisions of 913
officers and 27,245 men each.
Sixteen divisional hospitals Of "a
officers and 222 men each, to care
for the infantry divisions.
Sixty-four infantry camp infirm-
aries, two men each.
Two cavalry divisions, GOT officers
and 16,O21 men each.
Two divisional hospitals of "a Off
GERS and 238 men each, to care for
the cavalry divisions.
Six cavalry camp inf1rmaries, two
men each.
Coast artillery corps with total
of 666 officers and 10000 men.
Medical corps with total Of 2SS
officers and 1000 men.
Sixteen brigades heavy field artil-
lery. 4S officers and 1873 men each.
Eight aero squadrons, 10 officers
and 154 men each.
Eight balloon companies, 10 off,
GERS and 154 men each.
Ten field hospitals, six officers and
73 men each.
Ten ambulance companies, five
officers and $50 men each.
Twenty-Five field bakeries, one off,
Ger and 215 men each.
Six telephone battalions, 10 officers
and 215 men each.
Sixteen pack companies, fourteen
men each.
Six ammunition trains, four off,
GERS and S52 men each.
Six supply trains.
New Ship Building Bill.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-YieldinG
to international pressure for ships
yet more ships-the administration
has prepared it's new bill authortz-
ing President Wilson to take over
all ship yards in the country and ma
terials used in construction Of yes
sells. 1t will be introduced in con-
gress Monday. Senator Fletcher stat
ed today. Repairs on the three Ham
burg-American liners, Pennsylvania,
President Lincoln and President
Grant-the worst damaged Of the IT,
termed Teutonic ships-will cost
$250,000 each, the shipping board
said today One hundred and twenty
days is set as the outside limit for
repairing all OF the damage to the
vessels. F1etcher's bill, according to
the author, is "the most drastic OF
it's kind" ever presented to congress.
1t will empower tho president to com
mandeer not only all ship yards blu.
all steel. lumber and everything else
entering into construction Of the
ships.
The work itself will eventually fall
into the hands of the government
shipping board as directing head OF
the work. General Goethals will De
in charge of the actual construction
work.
The new shipping bill is another OF
the measures bound to draw the fire
Of those in the senate opposed to
"'centering Of autocratic power in the
hands Of the president" But little
doubt is held that the president will
substantially have his way in the
matter. A bill authorizing him to
commander all ships in the country
is now before congress. This meas
ure combined with the new bill will
place the entire shipping industry Ill
the nation entirely at the executives
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-05
Had You Noticed It2

Chicago Evening Post: You may
notice, apropos of the selective draft,
That despite Champ Clark, Kitchin,
Dent, Stone and the rest of his party.
the president still retains his ability
to slip his little bills through con
Eress.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-05

world on even terms-but for the
reasons have given, the fight itself
won't work disaster to the present
business structure
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-05

rate from the disturbances Of tht
past two days directed against tn
government, but the greatest dig
order prevails.
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RULES OF
WAR CENSUS
CONTINUED from page H.

ice should communicate Immediately
with the proper official.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-05
No. 1892.
Report of the Condition of tho
keOkuk National Bank

At Keokuk, in the state of Iowa, at
at the close of business on May LIST,
1917: 80
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ing possible the wholesale building
of ships, the equipping of vast armies
and the purchase of enormous guam
sies Of supplies on the businesslike
basis of CREDIT.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
A Line FROM MILO
foster IN FRANCE
Date of Letter and Place Where Writ.
ten CensOred.-Is Well and
Happy.

A letter from Milo Foster, one of the
Webster City soldier boys with the
"Rainbow Division" in France, was
received here Saturday. The date Of
the letter was censored and the place
OF writing was also lacking, but the
message brought the welcome news
that he swell and happy. That there
is lighter side to army life is indi-
Gated in part of the letter which
says, 81 have been having lots of fun
tonight. We boys have been singing
and playing. BY the way, we have
some quartet in our company No, l
don't sing in it,"
The letter was censored by Captain
"A. ]. Norton of the 16Sth Infantry be-
fore mailing and then bears the marks
Of two censors on the envelope. The
mail from the soldier camp is undoubt-
eddy forwarded to Washington in a
single sack and then postmarked and
sent out to its destination from there,
as the Washington mark is the only
one aside from the censors.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Cass Township Items.

julie Woodmansee spent the week
end at the home of his sister, Mrs
Frank Klein.
Chas. Smiths little girl, Helen. has
been quite sick, but is much better
at present.
The hunters are bagging quite few
rabbits. They make good cheap eat
ing. ~
There are several candidates out
for township clerk. May the best
man win.
Ray Merritt is working at the
Willard storage battery station in
Webster City.
A large number of young people
gathered at Fred Hupp's home last
Wednesday. A good time is reported.
Oscar Hensel of Alexander spent
a few days at home this week.
Ferman Hensell and Mr.. Stafford
are picking corn for John Mccoy.
1t is reported that quite a few old
time farmers are figuring on moving
town in the spring. Better stay
on the farm, boys. and enjoy life.
Dec. 10.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
HELPS
WIN FOOT Ball GAME
Webster City Boy Big Factor in De.
feat Of Army Eleven at Des
M0ines Saturday.

I & .
+ Glen Greenwood of this city, who is
attending the state, university at Iowa
City, was big factor Saturday in the
victory won by the All-state football
eleven against the Army eleven of
Camp Dodge, played at the Des
,Moines stadium. The All-state won Z
to 0. Says Sundays Des Moines
Register:
Two Iowa players-Greenwood and
Reed-led in the rout of the soldiers,
who were turned back without
trouble after the first period and a
half had been played. Greenwood
succeeded in HURTING through the line
and blocking punt behind the Army
goal line and his teammate, Reed,
retrieved the pigskin for the only
touchdown of the game. A successful
kickout and goal kick by Johnson add
ed the seventh point
The winning touchdown came
early in the third period. The state
team kicked off and the Army was
forced to punt, Watt making fine
twenty yard return to the Soldiers
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

! = 4 . : s ~ . . .
! two weeks. returning in time for
Christmas.
B. F. Knudson was a passenger to
Des Moines Tuesday on business.
John Wills returned home Tuesday
from Bancroft, where he has been
looking after his farm interests,
Miss sybil Eike spent Tuesday
with friends at Roland.
A. Mcdonald, the druggist, had his
tenth annual Christmas opening
last Saturday. No souvenirs were
given this year, but ten per cent Of
the cash sales We're given to the
Jewell Red Cross society.
The annual bazaar and chicken
pie supper given by the ladies of the
Christian church was held Saturday
afternoon and evening at the city
hall, and was we'll attended, consid-
ering the severe cold weather, which
kept great many away.
John Jewell was county seat
caller on Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Hyatt very
pleasantly entertained the officers of
the church and their wives and the
building committee at a six-thirty
o'clock dinner Friday evening. A
most enjoyable evening is reported.
Little Miss Christine Digerness
celebrated her tenth birthday ami
versary Monday of last week, by in
viting twelve of her little friends
from four to six o'clock Various
games were played and delicious
luncheon was served by the mother |
of the hostess, after which the little |
ones departed wishing Miss Christine
many more happy birthdays.
Lars Peterson left Tuesday for
Omaha on cattle buying trip.
Last Wednesday evening after sup
per the Jewell Camp Fire Girls
made Is congresses, There were
ten girls out and the work was done
in the Red Cross rooms.
Miss Hazel Riley of Stanhope spent
Sunday at the E. L. Riley home.
Leanord Hanson, Clarence Iverson,
Emil Larson and John Anderson left |
Sunday morning for Omaha to enlist
in ship building. If they pass exam
nations they expect to. leave soon for
California.
Geo. Chamberlain shipped two car
loads of cattle andsLars Peterson
shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago
Sunday morning.
Dec. 10.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Jewell Local News.

Mrs. J. w. Jewell, Mrs. Ed. Pinck-
ney and Miss Anna Larson spent
Thursday afternoon with friends at
Webster City.
Mrs. ]. E. Burnstedt and two
daughters of Webster City and Mrs.
c.. NJ. Fusselman of Sioux Falls, S.
D., came down Saturday morning for
visit at the J. T. Belman home and
to attend the sale and supper given
by the ladies of the Christian church.
Mrs. E. G. Clark was hostess to
the E. T. c. club Saturday afternoon
at her home.
Miss Gertrude Riley returned
Tuesday from several days visit
with relatives in Stanhope.
Miss Bertha copeland, who has
been visiting at S. A. Stolp's left
Tuesday for Randall for visit with
her brother, Peter copeland and
family. Miss Mabel Stolp accompan-
led her to Randall for visit
Miss Bess Sidenstucker left Friday
evening for Waterloo for a week end
visit with friends.
Mrs. J. G. Kahl was Webster
City caller Tuesday.
4 On Tuesday, December IS, at the
Lyric theatre, the great film of war
pictures, Somewhere in France"
will be shown. On Friday, January
4, the Male Glee Club from the Iowa
State University will give a program
here. These will be given as Red
Cross benefits.
Rev. Martin Norsted will leave
Monday for Camp Cody at Deming,
N. NJ, to visit the soldier boys. He
is being sent by the Lutheran church
here. He expects to be gone about
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Secures Fine Position.

Miss Marion Greenwood, who re-
Gently took the Office position in the
Mueller hardware store vacated by
Miss Amy Frank, has resigned to ac-
cept clerical position in a railroad
Office at substantial increase in sal
airy. Miss Greenwood left this morn
ing for Clarion where she will enter
the Great Western office to remain
until after the holidays, acquainting
herself with the new line of work.
She will then go to Council Bluffs to
assume duties in the main Office of
the Great Western there. lf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
PERSONAL BRIEFS


Mrs. A. L. Jones of North Yakima
Wash, mother of Mrs. j. E. Bateman
is in the city visiting her daughter and
also her friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Lasher. Mrs. Jones is former resi-
dent of Webster City, having lived on
a farm east Of town some fifteen years
ago.
Mrs. Vivian Mccullough spent
Sunday with her husband in MARSHALL
town.
Judge and Mrs. j. L. Kamrar and
little daughter, Alice, left Saturday on
their western trip, expecting to spend
the winter months at Pasadena, Cal
DR.. Martin Cavana of Sylvan
Beach, N. Y, who has been spending
week with his sister, Mrs. Geo. w. Lee
and family, has returned home. Miss
Lucille Cavana, who teaches in Hub
bard, has returned to that city after
visit with the Lee family and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Cavana, Iowa Falls, Mrs,
Geo. Richards, Grinnell, and C. L.
Cavana of Alden have also returned to
their homes after short visits with
the Lees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will House and the
mother, Mrs. John D. House,
nave returned home from Des Moines,
where they went recently to consult
! specialist in regard to the latter's
yes. The specialist says Mrs. House,
Who has been afflicted with blindness
or several months, will not be able to
'egain her sight.
Alexander Groves went to Omaha
to buy stock
The Misses Gertrude Treanor,
florence and Marie Leonard spent
yesterday at the Raymond France
Iome in Woodstock.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. deValcourt
cave Wednesday night for Chicago
rom whence they go to Baton Rouge,
"a, New Orleans and other southern
Joints for several months sojourn.
Gale Pearce is spending today in
mes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

| Am % Years Ola and Still Single.
I was born in 1895, in Davenport,
Iowa. For the first few years l grew
very slowly. But about the year 1904
people began finding the good I was
really accomplishing. My reputation
has grown so since that time that
have representatives in 10000 differ
ent districts in the United States, be-
sides many foreign countries. My
name is Chiropractic. People now
know my value.
If you are sick, by all means, give
me a trial have competent, repre-
sentative located in the Svenson Bldg,
Webster City, Ia.
A Few Of My Boosters.
William Jennings Bryan, Charles
Schwab, President of the U. S. Steel
Corporation, Clara Barton, Mother of
the Red Cross, John Temple Graves,
Editor of the New York American, Sir
Rabindranath Tagore, the only man in
Literature who ever received thel
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
.DYSARTS Will MOVE
TO PHILADELPHIA.
Well known Osteopathic Physician
Accepts Position With Steam
Car Company.

While in the east taking special
work, DR.. R. s. Dysart, the well
known Osteopathic physician, receiy-
ed very fine offer from the Stanley
Steamer Company, manufacturers Of
steamer automobiles, to accept the
position of assistant manager of their
Office in Philadelphia. He has ac-.
cepted and already taken up his work
there. The family in this city expect
to join him soon. While regretting
to lose them, their many friends here
will wish them well in their, new
home and business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
ANNUAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JAN. End
Hamilton County Farm Bureau Holds
Meeting in the Office OF
County Agent.

A meeting of the Hamilton County
Farm Bureau was held in the Office of
County Agent Chris Christensen, in
the city hall, Saturday. Incidental
business was transacted and plans
made for the holding of the annual
Jan. 2. +. J. Webb of High
view, M. l.. Henderson, Randall, R. A
Bonner, Jewell, and VIM. Oakland,
harrisburg, were among the out Of
town members present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

30-yard line, "a forward pass, Au-
gustine to Watt, Melted eight yards
and Johnson barely made it first
down through left tackle.
On the next play Mccormick recov-
cred the ball on his own 1S-yard
line but holding penalty showed
the scrimmage line back to within
three yards of the goal. A play into
the line 'netted nothing and Robert
son dropped back for a punt directly
behind the crossbar. Greenwood
blocked the kick and Reed beat the
to the ball.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Special Examination.

A special examination will be held at
the Office of the county superintendent
Thursday and Friday, December 10
and A. The twelve weeks of normal
training will not be required at this
examination.
diff e F. Snow. Co. Supt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10
Did Well.

The Congregational ladies bazaar
and dinner Saturday, in the vacant
store room adjoining the Shipley-
Black store, was well patronized, some
$S5 being taken in for the articles sold
and about $40 for the meals served,
making a total of around $125
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-10

Nobel Prize. Many Governors, U. 5.
Senators, Representatives, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
KITE EBALLOONOF THE GOODYEAR SHOWNAT AERONAUT|CAL FAIR
In Line With Company's Preparedness Policy, Says
 Jewell Taylor

At the Aeronautical exposition at the Grand Central palace New York, February to 15, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, Akron, O., has installed comprehensive exhibit of all it's aeronautical products" said Jewell Taylor, local Goodyear agent. "As a special feature of the exposition there is being exhibited an inflated Goodyear kite balloon of the same type that is being used in the government service. The balloon is 80 feet long and p feet in diameter. Nodes of spherical balloons and miniature dirigibles are also a part of the exhibit.
 "All of this is in line with the com pany's declared policy of cooperating with the United States government in it's preparedness programme. Recently two United States navy officers were detailed to the Goodyear factory to receive in- 'struction in the operation of both spher- ical and kite balloons. Many of these bal looms are owned by the government and were designed by Goodyear engineers and made in the Goodyear factory.
 "It has been the aim of the company to contribute to the development of the industry as a whole, rather than to just meet the demand as the demand has been passed on to it. Men were sent abroad to study European methods and development. These men personally flew aeroplanes and dirigibles and studied the use of kite balloons on the battle fronts, Upon their return to the factory, they set out to make kite balloons, not after the pattern of the Europeon product, but from designs which they had drawn up after a wide experience in all branches of aeronautics.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
DEMAND FOR PAIGE
 CARS VERY HEAVY
In Spite of Bad Weather Dealers Drive Away
 Their AllOtments

Drive-away days at the motor car factories are usually features of spring and summer time when pleasant weather. as well as business exigen- cies, suggest this means to secure prompt deliveries" said Lawrence Pen nington of the Detroit Motor Car com pany However, the Paige-Detroit Mo tor Car company reports the fact that the demand for cars just now is so great that in spite of severe weather many dealers are driving away their allotments rather than wait for the regular means of delivery
 According to Harry M Jewett, pres ident of the Paige, many dealers are actually braving the severest weather and the most difficult road conditions to drive their cars from the factory to their home territory.
 Several conditions are responsible for this" he says. First, there is the extraordinary demand for cars that is continually urging the dealer on to hasten his deliveries and which, in spite of the fact that we are working day and night at the factory, keeps us behind on our orders. Again, the deal CTS, anxious to take advantage of this demand, do not want to take chances on ordinary freight transportation be- cause of the congested condition of the railroad business.
 Not only are the dealers driving the cars home, but they are adopting every other means possible to secure deliveries. as cars are being shipped by express, on flat cars and in every other way that can be devised to get them to their destination"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
PATERSON "JACK RABBIT"
 COMING TO BIRMINGHAM

and gasoline consumption will be consid- erably less than that of an ordinary au- tomoble.
 While the Apperson is well known in the south, it has never been offered for sale here. MT. Lindner has opened up an Apperson salesroom in Atlanta on Peachtree street.
 The latest models of the Apperson will be shown at the auto show in Bir- mingham," said MT. Lindner, "and feel sure that the exhibit will bespeak the quality of the car. It is in every respect a first-class automobile, being highly powerful, light and built along the most modern lines.
 Following the auto show, I shall open an Apperson salesroom in Birmingham, and will be equipped to give the very best of service. The Jack Rabbit is pecu- liarly adapted for the south, and l am indeed glad to introduce it to Birmingham and the south
 T have acquired the rights for Ala bama and Georgia, and it is the intention of the Apperson company to expand fur ther.''
 J. A. Lindner will be president of the new venture, while [. F. Perkins will be vice president and sales manager.