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The nonpartisan leader., 1917-11-08
SOME MORE INSTANCES {
OF TRUST PATRIOTISM

. Fl
When we girded up our loins for thS
struggle In Europe, the president put
great trust in the gentlemen owning
the highly organized industrial units.
and In every case that trust has been
betrayed where it called for sacrifice.
rhe Steel Trust, with enough orders ON
It's books at the old prices to keep its
mills fairly busy until well into 1918.
refuses further orders at government
prices. eNNNNo--'
The coal combine is effectively fight
ing the government prices.
The copper kings have seriously cut
down our copper production in the
race OF imperative war needs, to iustt.
~ fabulous prices. N .esszs MI ~
The shipping combine, as President
Wilson said, took the most effective
means at its disposal for defeating the
United States and its allies. d 500
the Standard OIL Trust has been
holding up the oil supply. III .sg.3
. And now the milling combine. con.
uoMng tho most important food prod.
uct the only industry tackled BY tn.
ovefment 20 Tar that has been
0svored by profit limitation only.
Aoeos5ousay and terribly fails.
WIN Big Business be strong enough
nAhs 10 failure continuo,,s3
Z.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-11-08
Legal price f. o. b. mill, 1876 lbs. 50 81

IeSdl Price I. o. o. 1n1II, I9b IDS. 50 bI
The week beginning September a,
saw flour prices decline over a dollar
barrel below the previous weeks un-
restrained monopoly prices. Even with
this large reduction, however, the
Minneapolis mills received about $1O.61
for flour products, which should have
been offered to buyers for not more
than 1851. The following table, COM
puted from Minneapolis quotations,
shows about how excess profits have
ranged for two months:
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-11-08
THE BIG MILLS ARE
DEFYING THE GOVERNMENT

If 80 cents (the figure given in
"Facts for Farmers" as the cost per
barrel in a small 150-barrel milD be
taken as the cost Of manufacturing
and preparing for shipment, then the
government regulations would imply
tn, slowing:
b. lbs. Of wheat (s2.12 mix
tur.. ..................... 80
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-11-08

HE fixed price of 1920 for the
farmers wheat took effect on
September I. The profit lini-
INISIsNI tation on flour and mill feed,
namely: rs cents a barrel on
flour and so cents a ton on mill feed,
was supposed to take effect at the
same time. Everyone knows that
wheat responded at once to the fixed
price; everyone knows also that from
September to the present time flour
has been nowhere near the lawful
figure. For nearly two months illegal,
excess profits averaging over a dollar
q barrel have been taken.
The advantages Of fixed profit
over fixed price for the millers
are large. The miIIers are left in
control of their own industry. No
miller is asked to produce at a loss
as is the case commonly with
farmers and the wheat price. The
price can be adjusted from time to
time SO that unforeseen circum-
stances can not result in loss. The
government looks after their wheat
supply and many of the selling ex-
penses are reduced. The profit al
lowance is liberal.
The Pillsbury Flour company, for
instance, rents its five mills $4,000
barrel total capacity in the Twin
Cities for 100000 a year, and its
capital stock is s2ooo,ooo. If it were
to run at only half capacity for 300
days of the year, it would produce
4,950,000 barrels, on which the allowed
profit would be s1,336,500, and this
sum would certainly leave handsome
returns on the stock after the rent was
paid. The Washburn Crosby company,
with nine mills 100000 barrel capacity,
running at fifty per cent capacity for
three hundred days would have an al
lowed profit Of s2,025,000 to meet in
terest on investment and to pay divi-
dends. This company has ss,ooo,0oo
stock outstanding and no bonds. Here
again the allowed profit on half
capacity ought to be satisfying, es-
pecially in war time. They will Of
course run more than half capacity for
three hundred days.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-11-08

over. The regulations undoubtedly
imply at least a month by month
basis for costs.
8. I'VE don't know our costs
yet" The Minneapolis miIIers re-
Gently refused cost data to tho
Minnesota Public Safety commits
sion. Every milling concern of any
size undoubtedly knew its costs
for September and the profits so
disclosed should have been applied
to October prices. As unreformed
profiteers, the game of the miIIers
would be to stall off the govern-
ment SO as to gain time to pad tho
cost figures as a means of con.
cealing profits. It looks as if they
were playing the regular game and
were innocent of reform.
4. I'VE can't get wheat to oper.
ate as usual" This point gives tho
Kept Press chance to take a diq
at the patriotism of the farmer,
The operating ratios and tho
barrels produced by the weekly
Northwestern Miller show tho
Minneapolis mills much better off
than last year. In the week endinq
October Fl they were held up
somewhat, but only temporarily,
because the government wished to
get as large an amount of grain
east as possible before the lake
traffic closes,
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-11-08
Flour Mills Still PrOfiteerino
With Other Units Of Bg Business in the United States Seem
to be Getting Away With More Than Lawful Profits
Some Facts and Figures

Cost Of manufacture ............ 80
Allowed profit per bbl, total -. .27
Gross cost $40. 81
Value Of by-products ........... 1856
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-11-08
BY PROFESSOR A. 3. GILBERT

= HE fixed price of 1920 for the
farmers wheat took effect on
i September I. The profit lini-
N tation on flour and mill feed,
namely: Is cents a barrel on
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
Looking Forward
to Motherhood
Well Known Preparation Re
lieves Much Suffering.

The greatest crisis in the life Of q
woman is when she becomes q mother.
All her physical strength is taxed to
the limit at such a time. 1t is neces-
sary that she prepare her s..stem for
the great event in order to preserve
her future health.
Thousands of mothers have placed
safe reliance upon Mothers Friend
This preparation II applied externally
and is composed Of special penetrat-
ing, softening oils which prepare the
muscles and tendons for the unusual
strain. Naturally tho tendency is to
relieve the pain and danger at the
crisis, leaving the mother in healthy
condition.
The expectant mother should pro.
cure q bottle Of Mothers Friend,
from her druggist, apply it night and
morning, and after beginning Its use,
write for free book for users. Much
practical information is contained in
It. Just address Bradfield Regulator
Company, Dept. Il 24s Atlanta, Ca,
and the book will be mailed to you ae
once.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
BETTER Than CAL0MEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
Harmless Substitute

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sub
stitute for calomel-are mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the re-
suit of DR.. Edwards determination not
to treat liver and bowel complaints with
calomel. His efforts to banisfn it brought
out these little olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does, but have no bad
after effects. They don't injure the
teeth like strong liquids or calomel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense of the teeth? Calomel
sometimes plays havoc will, the gums.
So do strong liquids. 1t is best not to
take calomel, but to let DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches, "dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take DR.: Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel |oggy and
heavy" Note how they clear" clouded
brain and how they "perk up" the sPir-
its. 10c and Csc box. All druggists.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
HAYDEN RETURNS
/. FROM CONFERENCE
Supervisor Of Music In the keokuk
Schools, Attended Meeting Held
Last Week In Grand
Rapids.
WAS ORGANIZED HERE
Call Tor First Session was Signed by
Local Teaeher-Indiana
Gets the Next
Conference.
WAS ORGANIZED HERE

P. c. Hayden returned saturda!
morning from his trip to Grand Rap
ids, Mich, where he attended the
tenth annual meeting OF the super
visors' national conference.
At the opening session OF the con
ference, President Dykema alluded
to the fact that the conference was
organized in Keokuk in 1907 and tina,
the call for this meeting was signed
by P. C. Hayden. On account OF TINS
fact. and the further fact that hs
was elected the first president OF the
organization at that time, Mr.. Hay
den was frequently addressed as
Papa Hayden the father Of the
supervisors national conference
About fifteen of those present at the
first meeting in keokuk, were al
Grand Rapids.
The enrolment reached 6O4, all ex
ceot fifteen or twenty being active
members, showing the largest regis
tration OF active members in the his
tory of the organization.
Going to Indiana.
A large delegation was presens
from Massachusetts, to invite the con-
ference to meet in Boston next year
Glenn Woods. formerly OF Kirksville
and Kansas City. Mo-. now In OAK.
land, Cal, and the superintendent OF
schools from Oakland, Cal, were
present to urge the conference to
meet in Oakland next year. AS
compromise between the two cities.
they accepted an invitation extended
by Evansville, Ind. Des MONIES ex'
tended an invitation for the confer.
ence to meet there next year, but had
only half the support accorded the
three leading cities.
There was great enthusiasm among
the supervisors over the work &C
complished and also In view OF the
prospects OF still greater prosperity
in public school music.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
CITY NEWS.

Masonic: Special Eagle Wednes-
day, March 20, 1880; 3rd degree.
Building operations here this year
promise to be extensive. Already
building permits have been taken out
to do 100000 worth of work. In 1916
but $33,100 vas expended on new
buildings. In 1915 $6O,470 was spent
and in 1914. s67,995, records OF the
city show.
B. L. Fremmer who was oper-
ated on last week at st. Joseph's
hospital is convalescing.
An unidentified automobile was
damaged in some sort of an acct
dent yesterday and was left at the
junction of High street and the plank
road. Some wag put sign on the
machine, warning to speed bugs"
-Automobiling was popular with
Keokuk residents yesterday. The
day was fine one and almost every
body who possesse car was out
on the roads in all directions. One
car which turned out Of the way Of
some approaching vehicles, ran into
the road embankment near the
Standard Four and stuck. After
working on the machine for a half
hour or more 1t was pulled out by
another car.
An old brick house on the south
west corner Of Eighth and Exchange
streets, is being torn down.
j. Sheppard Of Blandinsville, H.
linois, tried to enter a dance hall
here Saturday night, but was elected
on the grounds that he was fntoxi.
Gated. He was arrested and in the
superior court this morning was
given ten days in jail. L. Scott, L.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
THAT JAR OF MUSTEROLE ON
The BATHROOM SHELF
Has Relieved Pain for Every One
in the Family

When little Susie had the croup; when
Johnny got his feet wet and caught cold
when father sprained his knee; when
granny's rheumatism bothered her
to give relief and comfort:
Musterole is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. II will not
blister like a mustard plaster.
Quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis,
tonsilitis, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
headache, congestion, pleurisy, rheuma>
tism, lumbago, pains and aches OF the
bruises. cl1ilblains, frosted feet, colds ON
the chest Git often prevents pneumonia
Try Musterole for eroupy children.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
Daily Stock Letter.


UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK, March 2S.-The New
York Evening Sun financial review to-
day said:
War preparations IN general and
the mobilization Of the militia units
and military transfers in particular
engaged more Of the attention OF
Wall street today than did either the
stock or bond markets.
There is still too much speculation
as to what effect these preparations
will have on the business of buying
and selling securities to permit a
great deal Of outside participation in
the market.
More or less academic interest is
being manifested in foreign news de-
velopments, although these cannot
be reckoned as market factors. In
difnation is rife over the savage and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
A Good Soap For Baby Skin

Mrs. William Cameron is visiting
in ST. Louis at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Frier.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Baker are IN
Chicago, having been called there by
the illness Of their son, J. E. Baker.
Mrs J. G. Campbell Of Chicago en-
tertained Mrs. A. H. Arend at the
Hotel Iowa over Sunday. Mrs. Camp
bell returned to Chicago Sunday even
ing after spending the day IN keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

lated on the floor Of the exchange.
Almost coincident with the cabled
news that the liner had arrived safes
" on the other side came report
that she had been torpedoed and also
that she had attacked and sunk tvs
submarines These confusing and
contradictory rlmors, quite unfound'
ed OF course, nevertheless had an in
Simultaneous effect on certain strain.
ed nerves and the market sold OIL
sharply. Thereafter trading died
down without much disposition to raj
~.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
FOR RFJNT-Bawden grocery store a
senseless ravishment OF French ter

senseless ravisflment Of French ter
ritory by the Germans IN their re-
treat, and the satisfaction derived
from continued allied successes in
that theatre is in proportion. Affairs
In Russia are being watched with
the greatest interest.
Trading today was mainly profess
sional The first hour or two were
active in realizing sales. Prices held
well, however, until in the mid-fore-
noon, when rumors of various shades
concerning the fate Of the steamer
St. Louis were industriously circu-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
Confessed to Killing Wife.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.I
BURLINGTON, Iowa, March 90
John G. Johnson was probably fatal
Iy shot by officers who arrested him
for the murder Of his wife near New
port, Iowa.
johnson, near death in a local hos
pital today, confessed he killed his
wife following a quarrel.
The officers shot Johnson in self
defense.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
AN APPEAL IN
DILLMAN CASE
Two Motions for New Trial viii be
Argued Before Judge
Hamilton This
Afternoon.

The supreme court will be asked to
decide whether the Judgment of the
lower court in the case OF Forrest
Dillman shall stand. Appeal notice
has been filed.
Judge Hamilton who arrived here
this afternoon, will hear arguments
for new trial In two cases, that or
Morgan Meyers VS.. the keokuk Elec-
trio Co, and that Of the state of Iowa
VS.. James Griffith.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
Suffrage Resolution.

Suffrage Resolution.
The suffrage resolution which was
passed in the senate on March 81 with
vote of thirty-flve to thirteen with
two senators absent) will probably
come up for vote in the house on
Thursday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
neishbors for their kindness shown
during our recent bereavement.
MR.. AND MRS. VIM. LONG, JR,
MIR. AND MRS. VIM. LONG, SIR,
MRS. AMELIA BUNYAN.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
To vlslt In the East.

Mrs. John w. Hobbs will leave to-
morrow for the east. She will visit
in Chicago with her son, John Hobbs
and then go to Now York to visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Ayres and to Wash
ington to attend the continental con-
gress OF the national society D. A. r..
April 1921.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
E|:E(@Sz:S2&S:z||||
Cal Black SIS
for Society Editor.
AIumnae TO Meet.

The regular quarterly meeting of
the alumnae of st. Peters and St Vim
cents schools will be held at St. Vim
cents hall this evening at 1880 o'clock
Some important business Is to be
transacted and full attendance Is de-
sired.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
DEATH OF MISS
EMMA FULTON

noon About 800 O'Clock
After Several Weeks
illness.
Miss Emma Fulton died at her
home. 9o9 Fulton street, this after
noon about 800 o'clock. She had
been Ill for the past seven or eight
weeks. Complications resulting from
pneumonia caused her death.
Miss Fulton was fifty-seven years
of age and had been a resident OF
Keokuk since the year 1900.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

Rose and K. Brown paid costs for
drunkenness.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
olUDENTS HERE
TO SEE PLANT

snty OF Nebraska Mechanical
e's'neerins Glass Making In :
spection Of Power
g., House.
sjnsa., en's from the mechanical en-
sitv =, department of the Univer-
Keoso,,,, Nebraska at Lincoln, were in
Dow thls afternoon to see the
H. pant and dam. and to inspect
oyer .S The students came in
s.onr; ue burlington from Burlington.
The s over here on their way east.
ban, W. we're taken through the big
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

IOST-Sat,1rday night, between Thir
tenth Blondeau and Sixteenth Car
roll. manicure set and two rings, in
leather case. Notify Alma Scheeverst
Red 624.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

LOST-Pocketbook Mexican seal on
back, three sections, several si1ves
dollars, Mexican bills. Phone Evans
1862. Reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED reliable woman for
general homework and care OF
baby. Two in family. ga South
Four teenth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
LOST

LOST-Sunday morning. chtld's cro
Chef bag, between Eleventh Nor
gan and Eighth Main. Phone Red
1915.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED-First class repair man,
capable of doing retread work.
Good wages to right party. Standard
-Four Tire Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

FOR SAIlD-s2o North Sixteenth; si1
room nearly new home, full base
ment, furnace, bath, macadam street,
barn. Real bargain, $1,000. See d.
L. Aldrich.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED order cook ut Home
cafe, II South Fourth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED-We have limited amoun
of room for piano and iurn1Iure
.+or,ge n,ncanSchell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED Experienced waftresu
Boston Oyster House.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED-Bright, active young mar
for office work. Must be good pen
man and accurate. Address Jobber
care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED reliable washwom
an. Apply at 722 Blondeau o
phone Black 1884.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

FOR SALE+Warfeld and SENATOR
Dunlap strawberry plants: 81 per
1000. VIM. 8. Peterson, Keokuks
Iowa, route 9. Phone 2307T-S.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED.

wANTDD-Experie dining room
girl at Syngel Cafe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

wANTED-To trade MontToee prol
erty for pasture land near VIE
cennes or sugar Creek. Address P.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

WANTED-Woman to sew Brussels
and ingram carpet; give reference
Address Carpets, this Office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

FOR SAIlE-Near level lot, NEAL
Twenty-first and Mckinley avenue,
sewer, city water pfped u2 into yard.
$3.50. See E. L. Ald1ch.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

High class silk suits, Jersey Silks, Yo-
sana, Khaki Kool, $50 to $780, No two
alike. Only one color. These same
suits sell in Chicago at $40 to $65.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-26

wANvrFD-To rent five or SIX room
house and barn. Phone Red 14bo.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-08-18
honest living.

honest living.
We believe that this spirit Of lawless-
ness is doing untold injury to our country.
and we submit that the record proves that
the states are either unwilling or unable
to put down lynching and mob violence.
We ask, therefore, that lynching and
mob violence be made a national crime.
punishable by the laws Of the United
States and that this be done by federal
pnactment, or. If necessary, by constitu-
tional amendment. We believe that there
can be found in recent legislation abun-
dant precedent for action Of this sort, and
whether this be true or not no nation
that seeks to fight the battles Of civiliZa-
ton can afford to march in blood smeared
garments. We ask therefore immediate
action by the congress and the president
of the United States.
Rev. F. A. CULLEN, Chairman.
JAMES w. JOHNSON. Vice Chairman.
JOHN e. NAIL. Treasurer.
Rev. Charles d. Martin. Rev. z. w.
Daniel. Rev. George F. Miller. Fred r.
Moore. A. B. Cosey. DR.. w. E. B. Du Bois.
DR.. I. Hoage. l. B. Allen, Mrs. NJ. c. Law
ton, Mrs. c. ]. Walker. Rev. A. Clayton
Powell. Rev. William p. Hayes. Rev. J.
w. Brown.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-08-18
SCHALL SPEAKS AGAINST
EAST ST. LOUIS OUTRAGES

Congressman Thos. d. Schall spoke
at the outing at the Minneapolis Sun
day Forum at Glenwood Park last
Tuesday. Pres. w. C. jeffrey presided
and told Of the work of the Forum.
Editor Smith introduced Cong. Schall,
who related the horrors Of the East
st. Louis massacre. He reviewed the
report made by Miss Mamie Bur.
roughs and Miss Halle Quinn before
the House Committee on Rules, of
which he is a member, and pleged
himself to aid Cong. Dyer, who has
introduced q resolution to have a
thorough Federal investigation and
also make lynching a Federal crime.
He advised the Negroes to organize
for their welfare as a race. Mr.. Schall
urged the loyal support Of all citizens
to the President during this crisis, at
the same time holding the pacifists re.
sponsible for our position at this time.
He paid high tribute to the two
ladies, who appeared before the COM
mitee and said that they presented
the evidence after deliberate investi-
cation, and stood the cross eXamina-
tion of the committee with a clean
statement of facts. Cong. Schall gave
a logical talk on why we are at war;
also conluded his remarks on "The
Negroes opportunities and rights as an
American" With an urgent appeal for
support for the Twin City Star, which
was doing valuable services to the
race, he closed his remarks with an
eloquent expression of thanks for the
appreciation Of his services to his
country by his, Negro friends. Mr..
VIM. M. Smith responded to his re-
marks with a promise Of continued
loyalty to Our Congressman" who re.
ceived an ovation. The meeting closed
with the audience singing America"
Mr.. Schall was conveyed to and
from the picnic by Mr.. Glover Shull,
who had rendered his auto for the Fo-
runs guest.