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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

society will be held at the opera house
Monday evening.
Charles Frazier arrived from Arapa-
hoe, Nebraska to visit his mother and
other relatives.
The w. c. t. U. will meet with Mrs
F, Fl. Feldmann Wednesday afternoon
of this week.
Monthly meeting of the Friends was
held at their church Saturday after
noon.N
congregational Aid society met with
Mrs. Bicksler Wednesday afternoon
Forest Lightner came from Byron,
Illinois to visit relatives.
Llewellyn Pierce is home from Chi
cago.
Members Of the high school grad
uating class are: Misses Ruth B. Tay-
Tor, Violet M. Soppe, II. Alice Harsh
barger. Gladys Lightrer: Messrs. e.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
Born of Malicious Intent.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat 1t is a
reactionary course that is now being
urged. No greater harm could come
to the country than to have it's adj
mirable postal service turned from an
instrument of efficient service into
source OF revenue, by heavy and I'M
equal taxation on communication and
enlightenment. Publishers pay the
same corporation taxes that others
do. They pay the same percentage
on so-called excess profits. It would
be grossly unjust if they were singled
out for extraordinary additional bur-
dens, especially at time when they
are bearing heavier expenses as an
incident of the war than almost any
other business men, but the injury
would not stop there. The entire
business community and the entire
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
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Mrs. Perle Almond went to Fair
field Monday and remained until
Thursday, guest at the homes Of her
sister and brother, Mrs. Nora Null
kins and Frank Edwards and family.
Services at the NJ. e. and Congrega-
tional churches were dispensed with
Sunday evening, in order that all who
wished might hear the baccalaureate
sermon by Miss Baker at the Friends
church.
George Hodson had the pleasure of
few days visit with his nephew, E.
X. Hodson Of government forest ser
vice. He left for Washington, d. c..
Saturday.
Mrs. w. e, Simkin and daughter,
Mrs. Ray Commack, drove to Mt.
Pleasant and spent Tuesday with Mrs
Simkins' mother, Mrs. Mary Lewis
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor
enjoyed a visit with their daughter,
Mrs. Roy Smith and family of Mt
Pleasant.
Mothers Day was observed at each
of the churches Sunday. Appropriate
programs were rendered.
Miss Nellie Manbeck departed We'd
nesday to take position as pharma-
cist at Pleasantville.
A meeting to organize Red Cross
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
SUBMARINES AND FOREIGN TRADE.

While 10 one Will underestimate the gravity
IF tne submarine menace, which Sir Albert
STANLEY, president of the British Board Of
Trade, says may be an important factor in de-
cidlng the outcome Of the war, there is sub
stantlal ground for encouragement in England
as well as IN this country in the latest export
figures given out at the New York City Gus
toms house. Admitting that England has not
yet found an effective way in dealing with the
undersea boats, Sir Albert said: 1.-The effect
OF the submarine upon the existence of the
British empire Is simply this-that we cannot
continue to bring into this country all the sup
plies and materials required for our existence,
for the continuance Of the war, and for the
actual needs Of our industries" He took q
more hopeful view, however, when he consid
cred the entry Of the United States into tho
war, saying that this country will t1rn ont
ships so rapidly that for every vessel sunly nv
the Germans another will be floated nnon the
seas.
He will have reason for even greater co,,f
dence in our ability to meet EngYand,s n,os+
pressing needs when he reads the official s++o
ment showing that in March exports from Nv,
York City exceeded February shipments h1
more than thirty-seven million dollars and
that the gain in shipments to Europe was Gt+lo
less than twenty million dollars. 1t is pointed
cut by New York City customs house officials
that with the restrictions which the British and
french governments have put on tonnage, it is
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

Let the youth forget that they
noble Inheritance bought the tolls and suferngs and
blood of their capable, If wisely improved
and faithfully guarded transmitting their latest pos
erity all the Substantial blessings Of life, the peaceful
oyment Of liberty, property religion and Independence
The structure erected architects OF consum
mate skill fidelity, its foundations soiid Its COM
partments beautiful well useful, its arrange
rents full of wisdom ORDER and its defehsee
impreenabIe from without has been reared for immo
taty if the work Of justly aspire to such title
may nevertheless by the folly
rupton negligence of its only keepersthe people Re-
pubcs by the virtue, public spirit and nte
gence citizens They fail, when the wise
shed from the public councils they dare to be
honest and the profsate rewarded because they flat
Ter the people in order betray themJustce Story
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
TODAY,s BIT OF VERSE

THE KINGDOM is WITHIN.
Not in the far-off realms of space
The Spirit hath its throne;
In every heart it findeth place
And waiteth to be known.
Thought answereth alone to thought,
And soul with soul hath kin;
The outward God he findeth not
Who finds not God within.
And If the vision comes to three,
Revealed by inward sign,
Earth will be full of Deity
And with His glory shine.
Thou shalt not want for company,
Nor pitch thy tent alone;
The indwelling God will go with thee
And show thee of His own.
Then go thou not in search of Him,
But to thyself repair
Wait thou within the silence dim
And thou shalt find Him there.
Frederick l.. Hosmer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
IOWA pREss coMMENr.

Marshalltown Times-Republican:
1t is extremely doubtful that even a
long automobile trip will effect es-
cape from the draft In these days OF
telegraph and telephones it's q hard
Job to hide out safely.
Davenport Democrat: The legisla-
ture should have modernized our blue
laws" They should have been reyis-
ed into conformity with the best re-
ligious. but not the most narrow and
|illiberal. spirit Of the day. Until they
are, Mr.. Havner might find more i'm
portant matters to engage his atten-
ton and calling for his cooperation
with the forwardlooking men and wo-
men who want to make this a better
and greater state.
Cedar Rapids Republican: In New
York they are trying to solve the
street car problems in different way,
by charging six cents for fares and
railways are up against few prob
lens in all parts of the country. They
are problems that have to be settled
along the lines of dollars and cents
and not along lines of mere sentiment
either.
Sioux City Journal: Iowans who
have not been able to connect with
either the army or the navy and who
live in flat may be able to secure
membership in Governor Harding's
home guard il they hurry.
Des Moines Tribune: Red Cross Of
ficials have announced that millions
of pairs of wooden socks will be need
ed for the army. The country expects
every knitter to do her duty.
Winterset Madisonian: TIE next
year will be a fat year for the farm
ers. We advise them to make the
most of it. The time of normal prices
or less than normal prices will come
back. A fat year is a good time to
make ready for lean one.
Sioux City Tribune: While Lloyd
George is no hand to stir up needless
arguments it is a safe guess that he
would earnestly take the Affirmative
side on declaration that the United
States OF America did a good turn for
democracy in England when it show
ed George III that autocratic policies
should not be tolerated.
Harrison County News: Note will
you how rapidly in this country public
opinion swung round from the yolun-
teer method ef raising an army to the
colscripticn method. Be-
cause on investigation we found con-
scription the more effective way. Then
note how rapidly public opinion is
focusing on the idea that in view of
the threatened food famine and be-
cause of the greater efficiency of sober
men in war, it is wise 10 prohibit the
use of food grains in the manufactur
of alcoholic liquor. It's the universal
march of mind towards higher levels
of thought and action. We are think
ing now in terms of continents for the
greatest good to the greatest number.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

clear that the exports from the most important
American port included munitions, food and
other supplies required by England and France
Germany has not been able to make good
her threat to cut off trade with these countries.
So far as our own export commerce is con-
cerned the outlook is by no means discouraging
and there is reason to believe that, with our ac-
tive participation in the war, the situation will
improve.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
TITLE TO INTERNED SHIPS,

A resolution, passed by congress, provides
that the title to the ships of the central powers
interned in our ports shall pass to the United
States. The suggestion that we should now COM
nit ourselves to the policy of paying for this
shipping was properly brushed aside. We
have huge, legitimate claims against the Ger
man government, far exceeding the value of
these vessels, and when these claims are paid it
will be time enough. to talk about paying for
the ships The German government forced the
upon us and by destroying ships
forced us to take over these Let that govern
ment compensate it's vessel owners if it will.
Meanwhile we are doing well to rush repairs
upon them, put them in commission as fast as
possible and send them laden with food and
goods for our allies.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
population would suffer,

population would suffer. directly or
Indirectly. The revelations OF mali
cious intent on the part of some of
the advocates should doom the pro-
posal to defeat. Taxation levied
against classes is not American, but
when the motive is the Cutting of
revenge, because of criticism on the
lawmakers, it becomes Infamous. 1t
is the method of tyrants and free
and enlightened people will resent 1t.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15
Dewey Pickard. Scott A. Watts, "

Dewey Pickard. Scott A. Watts, WIZ
bur B. Watts, Gilbert 1. Garretsoa
commencement exercises at M.
church Friday evening, the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Stewart and wv
children Of Pennington, spent Sunasa
with Mr.. Stewards sister, Mrs. holl1
Foss and family.
Mrs. Albert Pogge came from Wes1
Point Saturday and remained UNI
Monday with her parents. Mr.. any
Mrs. J. w. Foss.
Monday morning a spark from vi
engine set fire to the roof of the fos,
coal building. Quick aid soon ea'iDl
gufshed the flames.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

It is best to do something before asking
friend or neighbor what he has done or pro
poses to do to help the country win the war.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

The next installment ought to furnish infor-
nation as to the present whereabouts of the
German U-boats and commerce raiders that
were so plentifully supplied from the Virgin
islands base.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

This government is to act as both fiscal and
purchasing agent for the allies in transactions
arising in the expenditure Of the loans which
this country is making to them This has
obvious advantages chief among which is the
ability it gives this government to protect the
filing of it's own requirements. Centraizing
authority in this matter will eliminate any I'M
desirable competition between governments
and substitute for it distribution of material
where it is most needed. Such distribution is
sure to be for the ultimate good Of an the ma
lions concerned, including own whose in
terest in making these loans productive of eff
cheney and safety to the entente is paramount
in our war procedure. But it is one of the
essentials to success that we send what is
needed to the entente nations without Gripping
ourselves. This the government as agent in
the transactions can accomplish as no other
agency could.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

Let us hope that this years brides have
household efficiency reduced to a fine art.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

Patriotic Hues.
Mason City Globe-Gazette: Yours
Americas favorite colors are: heu'
whita hlna---and khaki.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-15

Marshalltown Times-Republican
1t is extremely doubtful that even a
long automobile trip will effect es-
cape from the draft In these days of
telegraph and telephones it's q hard
job to hide out safely.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27
The FlREMEN'S DANCE

Next Monday might the members of
the Volunteer fire department will be
hosts at their 18th annual ball. The
firemen are going to receive crafty
ing support from the people of Hood
River. This support ought to be unan-
imous.
The department is an organization that
Hood River should be proud of. Eleven
members are already away at the front
in their country's service. The depart
ment has pledged itself to assist the
families of those boys who have gone.
The organization maintains fund
for the aid of members who fall sick or
are injured on duty.
The Volunteer fire department has
subscribed, literally, to all of the pat
riotic activities in which Hood River
citizens have participated.
The fire department is maintained d to
protect the property of all Hood River
men and women, and therefore the or
ganization should at this time have the
full support of every man, woman and
child in the town.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27
Strawberry Nose.

The most distressing Of facial de
formities, rhinophyma. which is char
acterized by much swollen and red.
dened tip of the nose. making this look
like huge strawberry or piece of
caulihower that has been dipped in
beet juice, may be cured by simple
operation. Sir William Milligan Of the
Royal infrmary, Manchester, England
describes this In the London Lancet.
The operation consists In cutting Off
all the hypertrophied tissue, while the
nasal passages are kept extended with
absorbent wool in order to preserve
their contour. Care is taken to avoid
injury to the lateral cartllages, and
only two insignificant blood vessels re-
quire tying. The raw surface Is GOV.
cred with two thin CRAFTS Of skin cut
from the patients thigh. over which a
sheet Of gold leaf Is placed and dry
dressing fastened with adhesive plas-
ter. 1t should be possible to remove the
dressing I'm FIVE days.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27
THE COMMERCIAL CLIlR

The people of Hood River should be
grateful that they have an organiza-
tion like the Commercial club. For
the past year we have heard little of
the Commercial club. Activities of
patriotic organizations have overshad-
owed those of the commercial body.
But the Commercial club has been con-
stantly busy. The organization has
been of invaluable assistance to the
Red Cross and to the Y. M. C. A.
The Commercial club has furnished
its rooms and its facilities to all patri.
otic organizations. 1t has made posi-
BILE Capitalization of our energies
and thus has been responsible for much
of Hood River county's ''Oregon
First" success.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27
AS TO CARS

Entitled, Wanted, Volunteers to
Shorten the Shortage" the Public Ser
vice Commission of Oregon, F. J. Mil
ler, H. H. Corey and F. G. Butchel,
have sent out the following appeal:
You have bought Liberty Bond /;
you have contributed to the Red Cross
you have donated to the Army and
Navy Y. M. C. A., but unless you load
cars heavily, deliver speedily and re-
lease promptly you are derelict in your
duties to your country, whose trans
portation needs are paramount to your
private rights. This Commission asks,
your own interests require and your
country demands the strict observance
of these rules:
Remember cars are not warehouses.
Consign no cars without bona fide
sales.
Buy from and sell to your nearest
market.
Accumulate material sufficient to
load cars before ordering.
Load and unload on day received re-
gardless of free time limit.
Notify railroads of release immedi-
ately, in advance if possible.
Load cars to full visible capacity, or
ten per cent above marked capacity.
Pool shipments destined to same or
other points in same car when practic-
able.
Report all serious delays in securing,
unloading and releasing cars to this
Commission.
Bring yourself to full realization
of the situation.
Don't expect the impossible of the
railroad. the shipper or this Commits
sion.
Observance of these suggestions is
of vital Importance.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27
Notice Of Sheriffs Sale.

In the Circuit Court of the state of oregon,
for the County OF Hood River.
The United States National Bank of Portland,
corporation, and ]. c. Ainsworth, Plain
tiffs, VS.. Geo. W. Mccoy. Defendant
By virtue of an execution, Judgment, decree
titled court in the above entitled cause TO me
directed and dated the oath day of December,
1917, upon judgment and decree rendered
and entered in said court on the Goth day OF
December, 1917, in favor OF plaintiffs and
against the defendant for the sum Of "a 437. 81,
with interest on S4.l6S.65 thereof at the rate OF
per cent per annum from the Goth day OF
December, 1917 and with interest on $s13 7l
from the Goth dap of December. 1917. and the
further sum of S225t0 with interest thereon at
the rate of per cent per annum from the Goth
day of December, 1917, and the further sum of
of and upon this writ, commanding me to
make sale Of the following described real
property situated In the County Of Hood
River, State OF oregon, to wit:
The southeast quarter SEQ OF Section
twenty-five G5) in Township Two l9 North,
dian. -
i will in compliance with the commands of
said writ, on Friday, the 18th day of January,
1918, at the hour of 100 O'Clock 2. NJ. at the
front door Of the County court house in Hood
River, Hood River County, oregon, sell at
public auction, subject to redemption, to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand all the right,
title and interest which1the above named de-
fendant had on the Sch day OF April, 1916, the
date of the mortgage foreclosed IN the sabove
entitled suit, or since that date has had In and
to the above described real property or any
part thereof to satisfy said execution, judg-
ment and decree interest, costs and Iaccruing
costs. THOS. F. JOHNSON,
:Sberiff OF Hood River County, Oregon.
Dated this 27th day Of December, 1917.
First publication December eth, 1917.
Last publication, January 2lth, 1918
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27
Notice OF Sheriff's Sale.

BY virtue of writ OF execution in foreclo-
sure duly issued by the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Hood River County, oregon, dated
December p, 1917, in a certain suit in said
Court wherein Lenora True, ct al. are plain.
tiffs, and John +. Kettering and Rebecca j.
ketteiing are Defendant, wherein plaintiffs
recovered a judgment and decree on Decem-
Der 20. 1917, against said defendants for the
sum of Four Thousand Dollars with interest
thereon at The rate of seven per cent per
annum from November LIST, 1914, less the sum
of SiS511; for $4,000 as attorneys fees and for
the costs ana disbursements of said suit taxed
at Sll.50, which said writ of execution CON-
mands me as sheriff to make sale VI the real
property described In said decree and herein.
after described to satisfy said sums and the
expenses OF sale, notice Is hereby given that
Will at the hour OF ten O'Clock In the forenoon
on the 18th day OF January. 1918. at the front
door of the County Court House In the City Of
Hood River, County of Hood River, oregon,
to-wit:
Lots numbered two ca and three ts) and
strip OF land forty (40) feet wide by six hun
dred sixty (e89) feet long. more or less on the
west side OF and adjoining the said lots two
t2l ond three (D, in the Town OF Belmont, as
per duly recorded plat thereof or so much
thereof as may be necessary 10 satisfy said
judgment and decree and the accruing costa
Said property will be sold subject TO confirm
alton and redemption as provided by law,
Dated December "a. 1917.
THOs, y. JOHNSON,
d27j24 sheriffof Hood River County, oregon.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27

The British army has marched in tri-
umph into Jerusalem. the Holy City.
The birthplace of Christianity, after
some six centuries, is again in the
hand of Christians. One of the most
interesting things we note about the
capture is the statement of the COM
manding officer that Jerusalem might
have been taken several weeks ago,
but that the operations of the siege
were retarded since the investing army
wished to save from fire the sacred
spots of the ancient town. Thus we
get the difference in the nature of the
hun and Tommy Atkins. German kul-
tur has been responsible for the de-
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27
THE new YEAR

The New Year approaches. Let US
look forward to 1918 with stout hearts
and full of courage. Although yet un-
born, we know that the IL months of
1918 are going to be filled with grief
for many and sacrifice for all of us.
Let US be ready to bear grief or sacri-
fees with fortitude, for we know they
will be the price of an ultimate un-
precedented triumph.
The past eight months Of the year
that is passing has taught us many
valuable lessons. As we of the small
community of Hood River have felt
that grasp of a unification of ideals.
so has the impression made itself felt
over the entire nation. In pasu years
we, and other towns and counties have
done likewise, have expended our
greatest efforts for sectional advance
ment. With the burden of the great
war laid on our nation, we now think
along broader lines and our energy is
being exerted to assist our nation in
the time of peril. First of all we have
been liberal in proffering the services
of our young men. But we have also
backed this with our finances and with
the strength of our hearts.
AS the new year advances and ma
lures we are going to receive further
calls to make sacrifices. Now at the
outset let us begin with this one
thought, that 1918 must be dedicated
to the great and just cause of winning
the war against the hun.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27

However deep snow may pile up,
however much it may rain, some old
time resident always comes forward
and upsets the dope as to record.
The recent food that swept out Hood
river bridges was thought by many of
us to have been the biggest freshet the
Hood river had ever had. But now
comes Geo. T. Prather, who carries
many records of Hood River history in
his head, and tells of flood in 1882
that was six feet higher than that Of
last week. Mr.. Prather then owned a
West Side tract in the vicinity of the
present dayyranchHof tLeslie Butler.
The place included an island. When
the food was over, Mr.. Prather's isl.
and was down at Astoria.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-12-27

Not overburdened with the usual
nonsense and bizarre decorations that
characterize such issues of the country
weekly in many cases, but its q pages
filled with a record of the achieve
ments of its home town citizens and
those of Deschutes county and an ex-
preston of bright hopes for the fu-
ture, the Christmas number of the
BendIPress has reached US. It goes
without saying that the citizens of
Bend are proud of the holiday number
of their progressive weekly.