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Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
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Arizona republican., 1917-11-15

Milk cans, pails, separator, hay ma chinery, 4 mowers, l stacker, 2 rakes, 5 buck rakes.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15

cows do not fail to investigate this herd.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15
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TN-O CRE TEA CT,
For Sale-Houses
SOMETHING GOOD

SOMETHING GOOD
 Gentlemen, let me draw your atten- tion to a beautiful 7-room home on a 75-foot lot, close in: northwest. Let me tell you also that this house is nicely furnished. Owner in Seattle is anxious to sell. It is the best home buy in our city today. Have nice cellar garage. drive way. Hardwood floors. This is more than modern. See 1t, you will agree with me. It is of fefed complete as it stands for s6500 You will want it. Apply today, for it will sell.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-15

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

be no question that the nation responded to the
presidents declaration of our entrance into
conflict with Germany with an endorsement as
intelligent as it is wide and emphatic. Inc
very absence of hurrah and buster and the
concentration Of helpful action, to which re-
ports from the whole country bear witness, are
significant of sincere understanding and deter
mination among our people. It is quite possible
that what some observers are calling apathy
toward the war we face is simply realization
that there has been talk enough and that more
of it now is likely to prove an incentive to DIS
agreement and delay of action. As nation
we are trusting our government now and prop
erly we wait for its initiative 1t will be time to
accuse us of failure to realize our responsible
ties when we refuse to assume those winch
proper authorities put upon us, or when we IN
dertake them in a refractory or grudglng
spirit. More than mental mobilization, per-
haps, we need now the clear call to action by
our accredited leaders.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
ADVICE AND A WARNING.

Bread bullets are going to win the war; we
are told, and the whole country is waking to
the Importance of planting every possible acre
of fertile land. The secretary Of agriculture has
urged publishers of agricultural papers to en-
Iphasize the need of redoubled efforts to get a
big acreage of food crops in. The governor OF
Iowa has called for the enlistment Of boys from
thirteen to eighteen years Of age to work
either in town gardens or upon the farms.
President Wilson says that these boys will be
|" soldiers of the commissary.' There are fine
possibilities in this idea. The boys may be
brought to feel that they are serving their coun-
try as truly as their older brothers who enlist in
army or navy; and the girls should have a
chance as we'll They should have medal to
keep as lifelong evidence of their service in the
last great war-let US hope-of the world s
history.
What will be conditions in our cities next
winter and what will be the effect upon all In
dustry if food supplies are scarcer and dearer
than they are now? It must be impressed up
on everybody that no wage advances or regu-
lation of prices can add one bushel Of wheat or
la pound Of potatoes, beans or onions to the
supply after the growing season is over.
There is no business upon which all other
business depends as upon this of growing a big
crop in America this year. And the work must
T be started Immediately. Every householder or
trenter in Keokuk should go into the intensive
cultivation of vegetable garden. Conditions
demand it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
MAKE THEM WORK.

The suggestion of Captain Daugherty that
the government recruit army of agricultur-
lists to furnish foodstuffs for citizens at home
and those of other nations, neutral or in conflict
with the central allies, goes to a practical
length and would, if adopted, be Of great benefit
to humanity during and after the period of war.
How inadequate is the English language to
describe the travesty upon manhood who hides
behind woman's skirt in order to sidestep the
obligation of citizenship! Truly, such an indi-
vidual could hide in the folds Of a woman s
pocket handkerchief; he would rattle around in
her thmble. STILL there is silver lining to
the cloud. We face a dearth Of farm help
necessary for the production Of our national
food supply. Why not, as Captain Daugherty
suggests, let these precious couples spend their
honeymoons on government land, of which
there are millions of acres now lying idle and
under the experienced eyes Of department
chiefs bend their efforts in the direction of pro-
ducing food for those brave men who defend
their nations honor?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE

RUTH.
She stood breast high amid the corn,
Clasped by the golden light of morn,
Like the sweetheart of the sun,
Who many glowing kiss had won.
On her cheeks an autumn flush
Deeply ripened-such blush
In the midst of brown was born,
Like red peoples grown with corn.
Round her eyes her tresses fell
Which were blacklist none could tell;
But long lashes yelled a light
That had else been all too bright.
And her hat with shady brim,
Made her tressy forehead dim
Thus she stood amid the stalks
Praising God with sweetest looks.
Sure, said, heaven did not mean
Where / reap thou shouldst but CLEAN;
Lay thy sheaf adown and come,
Share my harvest and my home.
Thomas Hood
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Keokul, Iowa, April II, 1917.
Food for Orphans.

To the Editor of The Gate City:
Everyone is feeling the strain of the
high cost of living but probably none
more than the institutions dependent
on charity. We are especially inter
ested in orphans homes and want to
make a proposition in their behalf.
If any one or number of people will
furnish seed potatoes and pay the
freight l will raise them and deliver
ready for shipment. Am willing to
plant any amount from one to four
bushels, the crop to be divided be-
tween the Council Bluffs orphans
home and any other equally worthy
orphanage in this state. The only con-
dition is that they be Of one variety OF
early potatoes.
Three bushels under fairly favorable
conditions should produce thirty or
forty bushels. This would be good
way for many to help without making
it hard for anyone.
Perhaps some other farmer would
be willing to raise a bag of winter
beans if seed were furnished Or
there may be some fruitgrower who
will set aside a promising tree, its
yield to be donated to the above cause.
The Council Bluffs home cared for
five hundred children last year and is
very hard pressed at present.
If you consider this fair deal
shall be glad to do my part, but prompt
attention is necessary if we are to get
the best results.
R. o. BOYD.
Keokuk, Iowa, April II,
r unto
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Keokuk, Iowa, April II. 1917.
Wanted-Man and PIow.
lie Editor OF The Gate City :

10 the Editor OF Inc Gate CITY:
Where are the plows? i started to
spade the earth in my back yard last
night, and every muscle Of my body is
sore today. I should think men with
plows would reap a big harvest by
calling from house to house, now that
we officemen, confined indoors all day,
are determined to plant vegetable
gardens where grass formerly grew.
Send a few men around town with
horse and plow and you'll find more
gardens started than ever will be If
hand power has to be employ ed to- turn
the eatrh. There is certainly little
gold mine awaiting the man who Of
fers to pillow up back yards at so much
per, this spring. I'll even plant po-
tatoes if l can get the ground plowed.
CITY FARMER.
Keoluk, Iowa, April II, 1917.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
The People Must Rule.
he Editor of The Gate City:

10 the Editor or The Gate City:
This American republic can be con-
tent that it's government is divided in
to three parts-executive, Legislative
and judicial-and among these three
the legislative should be considered
the most important, but it will avail
nothing if our representatives are
not men of Independent minds, and
have the courage to follow the path of
their own vision. The people are
more liable to respond to the Iegisla-
tive branch of the government than to
that of the executive.
1t is a sad commentary on the 1axity
of the home life of America that the
leading argument favorable to uni
versal military training is that it
teaches our people obedience. Habits
of disobedience are formed early in
life and a little training later in life
would avail nothing. Eternal vigil
ance is the price of liberty and one of
the things of which we complain Of
Germany is the meek submission of
her people to ruling authority, right or
wrong. and such meek submission we
seek to destroy.
The legislative branch of our govern
ment will now be asked to appropriate
for war purposes and plan for mill
tary system patterned after that OF
Germany. Freedom of speech will be
hampered and free press may get a
blow Great power will be conceded to
our chief executive and many policies
will be instituted that the wisdom Of
the people will not approve, and they
need to be heard from, for the people
are the real rulers of this country.
In our zeal to punish Germany for I'm
lawful acts the American people will
let it be understood that no German
military system shall be fastened up
on them. The people have been fear
full that if war with Germany did come
that an effort would be made to visit
the folly of Germany upon free and
| liberal America. 1t seems such an eff
| fort will be made.
| President Wilson has big respon
sibility on his hands and he should
share it with congress and the people
and congress and the president are re-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Lighting the Public Library.

To the Editor of The Gate City:
We hear a great deal about the in
furious effect of eye strain, and it is a
fact that more people than formerly,
are obliged to wear glasses. Now, l
don't wish to. be captious or fault
finding, but may l register a COM
plant to be brought to the attention
of the trustees of the Keokuk pubic
library? Reference is had to the
miserable lighting above the reading
tables in the room. The bulbs are
placed so high that a very small de-
gree of illumination finds it's way for
the use of those who would read. Ere
quently / have observed patrons OF
this invaluable institution standing
with book or magazine in hand in or
der to decipher the print on the page.
Doubtless the trustees are unaware OF
this dangerous inconvenience, and now
that their attention has been called
one may look for it to be quickly
remedied.
]. B. l..
LaolyuI> Jor,o Aor;1 ~ 1o17
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Miss Rankln,s Error.
To the Editor Of The Gate City:

To the Editor Of The Gate City:
| c. P. Dadant in his answer to The
Gate 'City's criticism of Miss Rankin
states: 1T seems to me that Miss
Rankin has shown women's true colors
love of peace. 1t is true that we
can't afford to make peace now. But
some day the women will have 1nflu-
ence enough to lead this fool mankind
into the right path"
/ think the second sentence, that
We can't afford to make peace now"
was really the thought of The Gate
City editorial and this sentence viz
tually neutralizes Mr.. Dadant's argu-
ment.
| The editorial in question, it seems
to me, was not an attack on woman
/, suffrage but tended to bring out the
idea that the congresswoman from
Montana in sticking to the principle
she believed in was unable to see that
she was harming the nation in the
most acute crisis of its history; that
! she was taking the side that might
possibly cause all womankind to suf-
fer should the principles of Prussian
militarism be victorious against the
forces of democracy. She was unable
to see the larger good that would come
from a sacrifice Of her principles in a
time that called for not what was the
most ideal but what would lead to that
ideal.
The time demanded war. There
was no other alternative. The idea OF
universal peace is a glorious one. but
one that will come only when all ma
tions Of the earth are democratic; and
this state Of affairs will never come as
long as the menace of kaiserism hangs
over the world. Therefore in voting
against war at this time Miss Rankin
was really jeopardizing that dream of
universal peace for which she longed,
but by voting for it she would have
helped bring it nearer, even though
sacrifice was demanded.
Universal peace is the dream Of the
whole American nation. No one
wanted war But when war was the
only alternative, war that will tend
to bring about that ideal state for
which woman longs, then there should
have been no hesitancy about voting
for it.
Miss Rankin was unable to grasp
this higher meaning and only chung
weepingly to the old prejudice against
war.
UooI,,,1- Tow, hnr;I ~ 1917
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
AS TO "MENTAL, MOBILIZATION"

President John Grier FIibben, Of Princeton
university, says that ''mental mobilization" is
desirable; that this nation is still far from
aroused to full appreciation of what it's entrance
into the world war presages or from what it has
resulted. Probably there is ground for this
opinion, and yet there is strong probability
that the mental mobilization of our citizens is
fuller in degree than can be judged simply by
patent manifestations of the result. There can
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
The Elan

Ackley World-Journal: The Ameri.
can flag never appeared more beau
tiful than in this time of stress and
storm. Men have died for it in the
past, and many may be called to
sacrifice their lives in the near
future, but the flag and that which
it stands for are worth the supreme
effort Of every American.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
The circumstantiaI ,Evidence.

Birmingham AgelHerald: Profess
sor Diggs, the famous archaeologist,
is said to have discovered half doz-
en- buried cities.
Mrs. Diggs ought to be proud OF
him.
We'll, yes. But she would prob
ably have more respect for his ability
as an explorer If she didn't have to
find his hat for him nearly every
lime he leaves the house"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Three wireless operators ais N
cago who neglected TO Cd 1'J bv the
their plants when order dgisa.pDDseared
sovernmnet suddenly - Indicating
from their haunts wlthous .,nned that
their new address. 1t hi appd in .
the navy wireless n !,,e air and
heard a few things in the the rest est
secret seer service men did the fs'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

relief from indoor toll and applica-
ton. The boys and girls can be in
terested in a garden as in no other
line of work. 1t is a most invigor-
ating and fascinating employment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Delights of GARDENING.

Iowa Farmer: Gardening is not
only profitable, but it affords a de-
lightful recreation. The growing of
the various plants with diversity and
variety enough to afford constant
study and interest comes as a happy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

1.-THE Gate City does not assume re.
sponsibility for views expressed BY
correspondents. Writers of communi-
cations must furnish their Names
not necessarily for publication, but
for the information of the oditor.]
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Ottumwa Courier: Constructive
patriotism was revealed the other
day at the annual conference of the
Mormon church, when $500 was
offered in cash prizes for the best
yields of potatoes and spring wheat,
as stimulus to increase production
of food supplies because of the war.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Des Mofnes Register: One of the
big typewriter factories will turn to
the manufacture of guns. And we
hope the guns will not get out of
order as often as the typewriters do.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Doubt
less in the coy cooling of callow
romancing, the Chicago girls who
are marrying the war grooms" are
saying that they are heroines saving
their heroes from certain death.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Ends Nowhere.

Topeka Journal: That I hr Ger
Bagdad railroad, planned py .r.t;or
many, seems to be in the -nicb wa:
of a famous Kansas line N inals al
e said to he without terminals :"
either end"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
DRESS REFORM FOR WOMEN.

Only as an extreme measure as final sacrl-
fee to the rigors Of war, does the German gov
eminent tamper with the delicate matter OF
women clothes. But now affairs have reached
such a stage that the German imperial clothing
committee has issued proclamation abolishlng
style, informing the women that dresses Of
winter design may be worn all summer without
disgrace, and decreeing that fashions during
the remainder of the war shall not change with
the seasons.
Certain clothes reformers in our own land
put forth a brilliant plan some three years ago
whereby uniform dress would be adopted by
women for considerations Of economy, health
and beauty. The scheme originated in Chica-
go, and after year as many as dozen women
in different parts of the country were wearing
and demonstrating gown of graceful and sim
pie design, carrying few buttons, hooks, strings,
ropes, wires or other means Of fastening and
adjusting It was pretty thing, and women
often were tempted by it until they learned
that it was unutterably cheap. It's whole cost
was something like four dollars, and it would
last for several seasons even several years. FIX
cept in case Of great emergency this generation
will not see another attempt at clothing reform
on this side of the water.
Indeed, as a matter of cold. proved phychol-
jogy, the abolition of style or the adoption Of
one-design clothing, whether brought about by
| individual conscience or nation Stress would
be of grave consequence. Enforced economy is
always depressing, and when that enforced
economy is paraded in public, as a draping Of
the figure, it becomes badge of hardship.
The Gate City is glad at all times to open it's
columns to those who have opinions to express
on current matters, and it especially welcomes
communications from those who may disagree
with views advanced in its editorial columns.
But it is insisted that correspondents furnish
their Names unnecessarily for publication but
for the information of the editor. This rule OBJ
tains generally in newspaper Offices and must
be observed by The Gate City's friends
| The work of the weather forecaster ought to
be considerably lighter and more congenial
from now on
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Go live among the hour and you will get alons
better in workshop Go read chapter OF Gopohs
"Rome," keep stately step him awhile, and your
petty family feud will become invisible. Read the Nine
psalm you will to business worry
with saving of remoteness People who quarrel
simply people that cannot get off from their 'ittie
standing ground opinion People who fret people
that have wings. They clodhoppers In spirit.
Every soul should its private apane wherein to soar
the of the actual and get biroseye
view-Dr. Frank Crane.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

sponsible to the people. About six
months have passed since election day
Popularity and public approval is an
uncertain and fleeting thing. and when
the tumult dies away those who have
made Wilson what he is may have
their day.
WILLIAM G. KERR.
Grundy Center, Iowa, April H. 1917.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Grundy Center Democrat: The
United States is not going to wal
with the German people, but with
the German government.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

inquiry as to how many Iowans
wished Meredith were governor, no
one has yet inquired, Who Is Mere
dith?'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Some
people are criticizing the new con
gresswoman, Miss jeanette Rankin,
of Montana, because she did not vote
for war. If she had voted for war,
some people would have condemned
her. No matter what she may or
might have done, she could never
have hoped to escape criticism. And
if a little thing like this is going to
worry her. then she will be happy
and thankful when she can retire
to private life. Some people crit
else her simply because they envy
her. 1t has been said that envy is
but a form of fiattery. Perhaps it
is, but most of us would prefer a
little sugar, and SO would no doubt,
the member from Montana.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Charlton Leader: We have again
come to that point in our nationaI
history when democrats and repub
licanS look alike.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Des Moines Capital: The kaiser
knows little about a government by
the people, though he is familiar
with a government by the kaiser.
He does not know that American
political parties disappear when the
existence of the country is chal-
lenged He may talk about German
unity but German unity is consider
ably a matter of force. American
unity is voluntary and Of itself is a
great force. 1t is inspiriting even
II Americans to observe that all
classes of Americans are standing
shoulder to shoulder at the present
hour. They are standing with swords
unsheathed and pocketbooks open.
The kaiser may have heard of these
things. He has not been sinking any
American vessels lately.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Women make men in various ways; some
times they appeal to love and other times to
pride. But they know just exactly what they
are doing.-Arthur Somers Roche
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Sioux City Journal: We are more
polite than we used to be. In re-
aponse to the Davenport Democrats
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

The work of the weather forecaster ought to
be considerably lighter and more congenial
from now
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Keokuk, Iowa, April II,
Route 2.