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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-06

into war''-how that now ~hackneyed eA-
preston has been used in the past year ana
a half to describe the American course!
The government refused to recognize dan
ger, delayed preparedness and engaged u
self in a long discourse on humanity
ideals-thereby adding to German con-
tempt and subtracting from American
strength. And meanwhile we drlfted,
drifted; drifted past the Lusitania, past
a dozen lesser crises, listening to soothing
words, cajoling ourselves into the beautltul
hope that our good intentions rendered us
safe from aggression.
Time after time American blood boiled
in indignation. but there was always a soft
answer at Washington. Time after time
our greatest statesmen warned us and I'M
plored us to arm against the inevitable, but
voices in the sixty-fourth congress called
them "militarists,' %"jingoes,' war
mad 49,
But the summons to the sixty-ffth con-
gress was a signal that American patience
was exhausted. Gathered at Washington
on April 2 was a congress OF defense ana
aggression, and the lo~ng-delayed answer
to Germany's defiance of the world and the
world avs forthcame.
Germany has made war on the United
States and the United States is now max
ing war in return-against a government
which the president characterlzes as the
s'natural foe to Eberty.' In this wal, this
world war. Mr.. Wilson declares 1--WE have
no selfish end to serve; we desire no con-
quest, no dominion. We seek no indemnl-
ties for ourselves, no material compensa-
ton for the sacrifices we shall freely make.
We are but one of the champions OF the
rights of mankind. We shall be satisfied
when those rights have been as secure as
the faith and freedom of the nations can
make them.'
We know German resourcefulness we'll
enough to expect something more than
the exchange of a few shots on the other
side of the Atlantic. Germany doesn't
make war tina way. We must expect and
prepare for the worst Of possibilities, not
for the mildest of probabilities. Let the
American people realize that this will not
be a grand long-distance duel-a paper
war; to use the popular term. 1t will be
war to the limit of American endurance.
And in the end may the full liberty OF
man. woman and child be recognized
throughout the world and peace, contented
happiness and justice return to hovel no
less than to we'll ordered home and palace.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-06
FOR OURSELVES, AND HUMANITY.

The congress of the United States OF
America has adopted a resolution declar-
ing that a state of war exists between the
imperial German government and the gov
eminent Of the people of the United States
and making provision to prosecute the
The declaration is:
Whereas the recent acts of the Imperial
government are acts of war against the
government and people Of the United States;
Resolved. by the senate andhouse OF rep,
resentatives of the United States of Amerl-
ca, in congress assembled, that the state OF
war between the United States and the
perial German government, which has thus
been thrust upon the United states Is here
by formally declared; and
That the president be, and he is nereoy
authorized and directed to take immaculate
steps not only to put the country IN a thor,
ough state OF defense, but also to exert all .
of its power and employ all OF its resources
to carry on war against the imperial German
government and to bring the conflict 10 a
successful termination.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-06

The man who can be nothing but serious,
or nothing but merry, is but half a man.
Leigh Hunt.
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Marsha ltown Times-Republican:
The army enlistments may drag a NJ
tie now but business will PICK up wlth
a rush if congress declares Inc
average American is willing TO hght
all right enough but he desires 10 De
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-29

Boston, Mass.-Fire which broke
out in center of wholesale district
caused loss estimated at from $780,
900 to $500 goo,
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Or. j. n. Greer will lecture tonight
at Hamfin hall, Hamlin and Armitage
avs, under auspices 3Sd ward branch
Socialist porty Subject, "The We
neTeal Peril" Men only.
Jack Carney will lecture tonight at
the Hobo college, GIT w. Washing
ton blvd. Carney recently came from
Ireland, where he engaged in the
Irish rebellion as co-worker of late
James Connolly.
/. Atty Ben. L. jacobson will lecture
at the Hobo college Tuesday night
on Laws of Railroads and Their Re
lation to Migratory Workers" Mr..
jacobson recently severed his con-
nection as leading attorney for one
Of the transcontinental lines entering
Chicago.
Naturalization bureau under the
auspices of Northwest Side EdUea-
tional club meets every Monday night
at 2725 w. Division, 8 p. m.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-29


WOULD PLACE SEGREGATED
DISTRICT AMONG THE
BEST PEOPLE"
Denver, Colo. Jan. 27-Deelarfng
that a segregated district for thieves
and robbers would be just as con-
sistent as a segregated district for
the so-caIled social evil" Bishop
Irving P. Johnson of the EpiscopaY
Church of Colorado, in commenting
upon the problem raised by the San
Francisco outcasts, voiced his oppo-
sition to a restricted district.
But if a, city is to have a segTe-
gated district, . said Bishop johnson,
81 say let it be located in the heart
of the best residence section for
Denver, let us say Cheesman Park.
What tremendous protest would
go up from the best people, if such
a thing were to be proposed The
people in favor of such a district in
variably desire that it, be located in
the poorer quarter Of the city. Why
rot put it in the best residence sec
ton, where the home training Of the
residents there would afford their
children more protection than the
children of the poorer families gen
orally get?"
"The women of San Francisco
were right in telling the Rev. Mr..
Smith to get at the root of the evil, .
declared the Rev. Father Hugh L.
McMenamin, rector of the Immacu-
late Conception cathedral 81 be-
ieve not much good can be accom-
plished by these spasmodic overnight
reform waves. There is no absolute
solution of the evil, but it can be
mitigated."
Boston, Mass.-Fire which broke
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sANpUsKY PAPERs 60 UP

Sandusl<y, o. Jan, 29.-Because
of the high cost Of print paper and
other materials, the Sandusky Star
Journal evening, and the Sandusky
Register, morning, viii advance their
subscription prices from to 8 cents
per copy and from 10 to 1914 cents
per week.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24
CHIEF POVISIONS OF :
THE WAR ARMV Ri I

The chief provisions of the war
army bill, signed by President Wilson
Friday after final action by Congress
Thursday, are as follows:
Raising of armed forces by the Sc
lective draft system, imposed upon all
males between the ages of Fl and 80
years, inclusive, subject to registra-
ton and certain exemptions from
service.
Increasing the regular army to
maximum war strength.
Drafting into the Federal service
of national guard units.
Raising of an initial force bv con-
scription of 100000 men, with addi-
ton of 100000 if deemed necessary.
Increasing the pay of all enlisted
men as follows: SIS additional month
ly for those now receiving less than
$21, comprising the bulk of the army
gradually downward to Sc additional
monthly for those receiving $45 or
more.
Prohibiting sales of liquor at OF
near army training camps and other
wise protecting morals of the sol
diers.
The CONSUMPTION age limits were
agreed upon with much difficulty. The
WarDepartment proposed a minimum
of 10 and a maximum of rs. The
House voted to fix them at Fl to 40
and the Senate at from Fl to 27, the
compromise 81 to 30, inclusive, re
sulting.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24
bunting and masses Of red a

bunting and masses Of red and
white roses were in evidence through
out the house. While the guests were
arriving, Miss Nell Floyd rendered
several patriotic airs on the victrola.
The guests were welcomed at the door
by Mrs. Blue and on entering were
presented with a dainty flag and di-
rected by Miss Miriam Watson to the
dining room, where delicious punch
was served by Miss Bennie Baker.
Mrs: j. 0. Bobbitt presided and the
meeting was opened with the song
Of the hour, my Country'Tis of Thee
Report of the secretary and treas
urer was given, few other business
matters discussed, followed by verv
instructive reports from the dele1
gates, Mesdames Bobbitt and Vim.
son, who attended the annual meeting
OF the n G. Federation of women's
CLUBS. An unusual interesting lit
erary program was rendered. "Wood-
row Wilson" was the theme of q
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24
CONSPIRACY TO BOOST PRICES

Nation. Wide Trust Of Middlen,en
Whose Operations Are Said to Elk
tend to Nearly Every State in the
Union !,
Washington Cor. Greensboro Daily !;
News.
Astounding charges Of the exis-
tence of a nationwide trust of mid
dlemen whose operations are said to
extend to almost every State in the
union, were laid before the Depart
ment of Agriculture here today.
The charges made by a nationally
known food producer official said
they are supported by Exceptionally
positive information" and apparent
iy establish beyond doubt the exis-
tence of a conspiracy to boost prices.
The Department of Justice at once
was notified and summoned the in
formant for immediate conference.
Written evidence in the form of
letters and documents, it is said, are
now in the hands of the two de-
partments.
At the same time appeals reached
the department for help from various
sections where food speculation and
price boosting is charged.
Baltimore charges say spectators
have cornered $4,000 bags of pota
toes. Spectators, it is claimed, are
preparing to evade food control leg
islation.
Minneapolis charges told of agree
ments between commission men and
producers to manipulate food supplies
SO as to create artificial shortages in
certain sections with accompanying
rises in price. Widespread destruc-
ton of fruit to maintain prices was
charged.
Danforth, Maine, reported general
habbling in potatoes with 100000
worth involved. Farmers, it is said
are forced to sell for So a barrel,
Commission men in "cahoots" with
wholesale stores, from which the far
mers must obtain supplies, it is said,
are raking off 100 per cent profit.
Central Illinois cities charged COM
mission men are selling large guam
titles of vegetables for hogs rather
than lower prces. Thousands of
bushels of potatoes are said to be go
ing to the animals. Definite charges
against a New Orleans Spectator
say he has cornered5OOtons of rice att
cent pound and is doing it out
for cents pound.
Little Rock, Ark, alleges specu-
lation-20 cents a peck potatoes sell
ing at So a peck.
At the same time the president
of the Georgia chamber of commence
and others told the agricultural de-
partment that spectators through
out the South are hindering food
production. They threaten farmers
with not purchasing their cotton il
they start also to raise food. This
it is said, forces the farmers to pur
chase their food imported from the
North at exorbitant prices. This
practice is alleged to be of startling
proportions and preventing adequate
food production in the South.
The council of national defense al
so was notified.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24

Couser, Mrs. Annie L. Grady, Miss
Lonney Connir, Mr.. Theodore Fare
so, Mr.. Theodore Edwards. Mrs.
Florence Graham, Mrs. Rosee Greens,
Joe Johnson Jno. Heath, Miss An
ME johnson, Joseph Jones, Rev. J.
H. Long, Talmage Ward, Saran Ne
Matt, Jackson McColl, Miss Mamie
Mcleod, Mr.. S. w. McKeithan. Miss
Berth Reynolds, Mrs. Luther Mckay,
Miss Muly L. Cans, Mrs. Maudie
Nivlens, Mrs. w. B. Post, Miss Era
Starr, Mr.. Fred Smith, Miss Lonnie
Ward, Mr.. R. w. Williams.
Persons calling for the above mail
will please say advertised.
D. D. FRENCH, ? u.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24
COMMENT ON VARIOUS MATTERS
By SNYDER

Correspondence Of The Robesonian.
Red Springs, May 1--we don't
know who made US vote against
good roads, but whoever did it, did
a shabby trick. "Be sure your sins
will find you out" and We will find
them. out some day. You can't ram
things down peoples Threats, nolens
volens. The whole thing was shah
by affair.
If we can help it. neither the war
nor the weather will be mentioned in
these notes. Not that I'VE under
stand either subject, but what's the
use of telling people about thing
of which they know as much, if not
more, than you do?
If a newspaper in town is as use
full and as necessary to it's existence
as cavalry is to the welfare of an
army, then Red Springs needs one.
We hope in the near future to have
mouthpiece.
Towns brag on their various equip
ments, but no one who sees, every
Sunday, 800 girls marching to church
from Flora Mcdonald college, but
what must admit that such sight
cannot be duplicated anywhere in the
United States. It's a sight that
makes one proud Of his town.
Young boys should be careful OF
habits they are now forming, for as
they q mean the boys) grow older
these bad habits will become as hare
tc eradicate as nutgrass in corr
field land will eventually dominate
your whole lives.
We believe there is more humbug.
cry in our educational system thar
in any other department Of our socia
life. If we must have colleges, lei
it be on the military basis. Many {
good country boy, unused to an!
other than a country life. forms hab
it's in the free and easy college lift
that may ruin him for life. Unless
destined for professional life, h
has no use for Latin and Greek. Il
! few years after leaving college h
can't even repeat the Greek alphabet
If he wants to post himself on an
cient history let him read up on tn
classics. If he is going to be a far
mer, let him study the wonderful i'm
provements that are taking place il
tie agricultural world, and be some
thing in his neighborhood besides a.
| educated drone. Agriculture an
mechanic arts are the forewonds nov
in our new life that is beginning
set the old South on the upgrade
I We believe that the cultivating Q
poor WORKOUT land has done more ir
jury to the South than Sherman di
with his host Of hell-hounds SO year
ago.
Young man. eschew law. Law
also beginning to be somewhat Of
hImbug. The Legislature 81, uld es
ts.blish board Of arbitration in e,
cry county, end require every ma
"'ho Wants to go to law to appear b
fore it and state his cause and Il
the board try to persuade him
compromise with his antagonist. TIL
board ought to be composed Of il
telligent citizens. No lawyers mu
: be On the board.
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paper by Mrs. P. R. Floyd; Mrs. C.
M. Reaves told of sour Flag; "The
History of the Flag, was very
charmingly told by Miss Christine
Floyd; Mrs. Lassiter gave sketch
of 'The Life Of Frances Keys; af-
ter which "The Star Spangled Ban
ner" was sung by club members.
During tho social hour which fol-
lowed, the hestesses assisted by
Misses Nell Floyd and Miriam Wat
son served cake and ice cream, rep
resenting cannons, liberty bells and
Geo. Washington.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24
Andrew Switzerland PardOned
Governor Beckett
iaxtOn Scottish Chief,

MaXtOn Scottish Chief.
Hon. G. B. Patterson is happy ov-
er the success of petition for the
pardon of Andrew Switzerland, col
oro1, who had served about six years
Of q ten year sentence for killing his
son-in-law, who everything his wife
became helpless on the farm through
illness, thought it a good time to
beat her. Andrew warned him, but
the practice continued until he kill
ed him.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24
HAD A VERY Rad COTTCH

TINS letter Should interest every
reader: "Last winter had verv bad
cough. 1 used medicines, but thew
did me no good. I Took one bottle Of
Foley's Honey and Tar and it cur
ed. (Signed) V. DeKeuster, Amberg
Wis" No substitute is as good as
Foley,s Honey. and Tar for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough. Sold
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24
Advertised Letters

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the Lumberton, N. c., P. O.,
for the week ending May 21st, 1917.
Mr.. c. T. -Biggers, w. w. Adams,
Miss L. A. Tateson, Mr.. J. T. Brag-
don, Mr.. Albert Banks, Miss Annie
Battle, Martha Greeden, Mary J.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24

Correspondence of The Robesonian,
Fairmont, May 18-Mrs. H. L. Blue
Jr., and Miss Bonnie Baker made
charming hostesses on Tuesday af-
ternoon when they entertained the
Sidney Lanier Book club at the at
tractive home Of Mrs. Blue. In keep
ing with the patriotic spirit which is
filling the country, the decorations
were in red, white and blue. Flags,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24

A proposed tax of $3.50 bale on
raw cotton was killed in the House
OF Congress Monday by Southern
members during consideration of the
war revenue bill.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-05-24

Itch! Itch! Scratch! Scratch:
Scratch! The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Oint-
ment. For eczema, any skin Itch
ing. SOC a box.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-09-13
WORK THAT TELLS.
The Kind Princeton Readers Appre-
ciate.

The Kind Princeton Readers Appre-
ciate.
To thoroughly know the virtues of a
medicine you must investigate it's
work. Doan's Kidney Pills stand this
test, and plenty of proof exists right
here in this locality. People who tes-
titled years ago to relief from back
ache, kidney and urinary disorders,
now give confirmed testimony-de-
clare the results have lasted. Can any
Princeton sufferer longer doubt the
evidence?
Charles Douris, retired farmer, 700
Fourth St. NJ, St, Cloud, Mimi, says:
~ value Doan's Kidney Pills highly.
I received splendid benefit from their
use 'and gladly endorse their merit. I
haven't had to use any kidney medicine
since took Doan's Kidney Pills"
Again Praises Doan's.
More than year later Mr.. Douris
said: ~ still recommend Doan's Kid
ney pills. The cure they made me is
still permanent
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-ge
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Douris has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y. -. Adv.
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CHURCH NOTES.
st. Edwards.

Services at St. Edwards church,
Princeton, every Sunday during the
summer months, as follows: On the
first and third Sunday Of the month,
high mass at $3.50. At St. Frances
de Chantal church, Greenbush, at 1O:-
80. On the second, fourth and fifth
Sunday Of the month, high mass at
1880 at Princeton. At Greenbush at
$3.50. Appropriate sermons on the
Gospel of the day at each mass. In the
evening at 1880 at Princeton, vesper
service, sermon and benediction Of the
blessed sacrament. Every Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, instruction Of
children in Christian doctrine. Young
people approach holy communion on
every second Sunday of the month,
and the married people on the fourth
Sunday. -.
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OXBOW

Mrs. Carl Dehn visited at the Herb
Gates home on Tuesday. ~ III
Claud Whitcomb is helping John
Gates.
Mrs. John Gates and family spent
Monday evening at the Oscar Lungren
home. &t. . f., = r.
C. Schroeder of Charles City was a
guest at the C. Borchers' for a few
days last week. !. ~. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Annis and fam
lly visited at the Carl Dehn home on
Sunday. t> .<
Miss Mattson was guest at John
Gates home on Sunday. ~., II
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hall and
daughter, Gathering, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hall, autoed to
Minneapolis on Friday, returning Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sjoberg and
family are guests at the Albin Ander-
son home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Thompson spent
Sunday at G. Borchers'.
Lula Anderson spent Tuesday even
ing at John Gates. n.
Misses Mattson and Gafelson and
Messrs, Nelson and Forslin Of Stanch-
field were Sunday evening visitors at
the John Gates home.
The Ladies' Aid society entertained
at the Fred Whitcomb home on Thurs
day afternoon. There was good at,
tendance of members and all report a
pleasant time. A very nice lunch was
served. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Title Grapentine.
Henry Alderman is visiting at the
Edward Hall home.
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TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGOI

Purses to the amount Of $3.50 are
offered for trotting and running races
at the Mile Laos county fair.
Mrs. J. S. Walker and daughter ar
rived Saturday from Chicago and will
remain for some time visiting friends.
Ignatius Donnelly will speak at Jes-
mer's hall tomorrow night. He is the
best all-around stump speaker in the
state and will handle both Of the old
parties without gloves.
School commenced on Monday with
an enrolment Of 181 pupils. The at
tendance will be larger later on.
Two weeks ago German farmer in
Livonia named Ortham stepped on a
rusty nail which penetrated his foot
to the depth Of almost two inches.
Blood poisoning set in and the man
died on Tuesday.
Republican county convention Tues
day, September 20. Let there be a
full representation from every town in
the county. .a ~.-....
DR.. E. G. Gle is again very low and
this time his chances for recovery are
very slim. The poor old doctor has
suffered enough to kill half dozen
ordinary people. ... 49,. 49,.
Abe Orr, Fred Mcclellan and other
Princetonians attended the Anoka
county fair last week.
VIM. Schilling, an old-time resident
Of Princeton, died at his home in the
eastern end Of the township last Tues
day. Deceased was a native of Ger
many and came to Princeton over 30
years ago. He was an honest, hard
working man and raised large fam
lily Of children.
Upon request of the settlers and by
order of Governor Merriam, Sheriff
Howard dispatched two deputies, Ed.
Claggett and Aug. Rines, to Robbins
last Saturday to protect settlers from
marauding Indians. If necessary, the
sheriff says, he will send posse of
a hundred men to aid the settlers. The
governor has promised to send con-
tingent of national guards if the coun-
ty authorities are unable to cope with
the redskins.
Three million brick were manu-
featured by Woodcock & Campbell at
their yards during the past year.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-To bu y land. Kennedy
e. Griswold. We want your farm to
sell. Come and list it at once with us
Have sold four farms the past 10
days. We, have buyers here every
week and have sold over SO farms in
Mile Laos county. See Bert Girls
void. Phone Svarry residence. 38-2tp
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Why So PARTICULAR.

Advertisement in the Barboursville,
KY, Advocate: want a wife, one
that has been raised on the farm, be-
tween the ages of FL and Is, who does
not use snuff or chew tobacco.
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Read the advertisements in the
Union-then patronize its adver-
tisers :: -.