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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.


IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
| Council Bluffs Nonpareil: War al
ways brings out unexpected problems.
where will we train our future Cobbs
and Mattys?
Marshalltown Times-Republican
The only man with a perfect right TO
talk about "slackers" is the man who
| has come across.
Des Moines Register: We always
think little moro OF the flag when we
see man wearing one get up in a
street car to offer his seat to woman.
Sioux City Journal: 1t probably will
not make the teachers feel better to
note that while the state could not
spare $4,000 TO start pension fund
for them, the Legislature made no
bones about appropriating $250,O00 for
new armories at Iowa City and Ames.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: 1t is grand
advice for Iowa farmers that they
grow more sheep. Even If they have
to kill off all the dogs in the state that
are not kept at home. More sheep
fewer weeds and better and cheaper
mutton and lamb and all sorts of other
good things, including more money for
the farmer. 1t is advice that should
be followed.
Sioux City Tribune: Iowa is set.
ting an example to other states in the
matter Of encouraging Increased pro-
duction of farm crops. An advisory
board of expert farmern and scientists
has been named and the legislature
will appropriate 100000 to be en-
ployed in publicity and extension
work.
Carroll Herald: There need be no
tears shed by the country newspaper
publishers because the offices of state
binder and printer are to be abolished.
Sioux City Journal: Will it be pos
sible to steal off to the links this sum
mer for a few surrepitious whacks at
the dimpled pellet without definitely
entering the Stacker classification?
Sioux City Tribune: One of the
Tribune's readers at waterloo, Ia,
sends in this one: "Since Senator
Lodge Knocked the wart on Bamm-
wart, why not have him knock the
folle out of LaFollette?"
Hardin County Citizen: Some wo-
men are petitioning to have woman's |
head put on the two-cent stamp. OF |
course, woman can carry the news |
fast enough. but one rebels at the
thought of having to lick one every |
time he wants to mail letter.
Charter Oak Times: It seems |
somewhat like a joke to us that the |
American householder should be ask
ed to farm his back yard to keep the |
from starving. The truth of |
the matter is that the producing world
is doing so much fighting that food
stuffs are getting short, and we in our
efforts to keep them from going hun
cry have sold ourselves short.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14
WHAT AMERICA is FIGHTING FOR.

| No man on earth knows better what militar-
ism is, its meaning, methods, aims, than Her
bert G. Hoover, who threw himself heart and
soul into the work of relieving Belgium S woe,
and as long as Prussianism permitted him to do
so labored without cessation to that end. We
read of what has happened; he has seen. We
hear; he knows the horror Of it ALL and we can
be sure of his sincerity when he says that
''there is no hope for democracy or liberalism
unless the system which brought the world in
to this unfathomable misery can be stamped
out once for ALL
There is no known parallel to the infamy of
sinking ships laden with food contributed by
charity to keep starving people alive-the life
boats in which crews attempting to escape be
ing shelled by U-boats and occupants wounded
Tor killed. Had the thieves on the road to
Jericho dubbed all good Samaritans away from
their victim until he starved, the case would be
somewhat similar, though less atrocious than
this. For here whole people-women, chill
dren, babies-have been robbed and are being
starved to death. AS there are some millions
of these victims, the misery and wickedness of
it are some millions of times worse than the
Jericho crime.
1t is this that America is fighting. It has be-
come the duty Of civilization, as Mr. Hoover
says. to stamp this system out and our
public has undertaken to do its part. The sys-
TEN will die hard and doubtless will drag few
more millions of people down to death before it
lis crushed. But the event is no longer consid-
cred to be in doubt, and the general belief is
that this current year will see an end of the war
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Des Moines Register: We always
think little moro OF the flag when We
see man wearing one get up in a
street car to offer his seat to woman
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

News comes that Russia wants parliament.
But she appears to be doing pretty we'll with a
duma.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Sioux City Journal: 1t probably will
not make the teachers feel better to
note that while the state could not
spare $4,000 TO start pension fund
for them, the Legislature made no
homes about appropriating S25O,OOo for
new armories at Iowa City and Ames.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Marshalltown Times Republican.
The only man with a perfect right TO
talk about 'slackers'' is the man who
has come across
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14
THE BEST ADVICE.

In the United States glad to observe
there is general disposition to round up all dis
loyal persons, and to make proper disposition
OF them The work has only begun. There is
much to do Every citizen help Men and
women who heard talking against the United
States should be reported to some in author
ity. This country is engaged in great
Politeness must be thrown to the winds, in the
discharge of patriotic duty. AS the men around
town say, when they begin a game friendship
ceases. When it comes to a question OF patriot
ism, friendship ought to cease.
This country ought to profit by the experience
of other countries, and ought to do the things
promptness-Des Moines Capital.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Judge Joseph Burlington of the third cir
cult, United States court Of appeals, told a
group of aliens who applied for citizenship that
any person, native born, naturalized or I'M
naturalized, who knows Of any treason against
the United States and keeps the knowledge to
himself is guilty of misprision of treason, which
is concealment of felony and an offense but
one degree less serious than a capital crime.
Under our laws, the judge explained, a man
who is not a citizen can be guilty of treason;
since alien who remains in the country in
time Of war owes an allegiance to the govern
ment which continues during his period of resi-
dence. All foreign-b born citizens or residents
are cautioned that what was only foolish act
or word fortnight ago may now be treason,
and that the only safety lies in avoiding and
keeping entirely clear of any and every person
who counsels or advises disloyalty. Attorney
General Gregory has said the same in less po-
lite words but none the less forcibly: ''Obey
the law; keep your mouth shut
This is wise and timely advice. The person
who knows has reason to suspect that a
reasonable act is contemplated should lose no
time in bringing the matter to the attention of
the authorities. No considerations of sentiment
or mistaken sense Of loyalty to conspirators of
his own racial stock should lead to the con-
cealment of a crime committed or act Of treason
planned; for when the facts come out the man
who withheld his guilty knowledge of them will
fund himself in terribly serious plight
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: War al
ways brings out unexpected problems.
If we put all our vacant lots to gardens
where will we train our future Cobbs
and Mattys?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

As The Gate City has said, enlistment in the
various services ''for the duration of the war;
would be great help in increasing the number
of enlistments, and the announcement by Secre-
tary Baker that the term policy is to be fol-
lowed in the future makes for satisfaction that
the ranks will soon be filled and a large waiting
list result The total number of volunteers re-
quired for war service only is 81, 1868, and the
door of promotion is wide open to any man
qualified to hold commission, even up to the
grade of general officer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

A cleaned up yard should be one of the
signs of spring.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Hardin County Citizen: Some wo-
men are petitioning to have woman's
head put on the two-cent stamp. or
course, woman can carry the news
fast enough. but one rebels at the
thought of having to lick one every
time he wants to mail a letter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Sioux City Tribune: One of the
Tribune's readers at waterloo, Ia,
sends in this one: "Since Senator
Lodge knocked the wart off Bamm-
wart, why not have him knock the
folle out of LaFollette?"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-14

Carroll Herald: There need be no
tears shed by the country newspaper
publishers because the offices of state
binder and printer are to be abolished.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
FLORIDA CITY CUT
OFF BY HURRICANE

New Orleans. Sept 29.--Word ~
anxlously awaited here from pcnsa-
cola. Fla. as 10 the damage jone
by the hurricane of yesterday All
communication has been cut on from
that cily since yesterday noon, when
II reported that the wind was blow
ing a hundred miles an hour and
considerable damage was being
done.
Because or the ample warning
given by the weather bureau. there
was no loss Of life through the hur.
ricano which sWcpt sections OF ,lc
gulf coast last night
For hours during the afternoor
and nlght the entire coast was lg,
lated. all telegraphic and telephone
wires being down and great anxiety
was felt. fears being entertained
that the hurricane might exact such
n toll as that OF last year, when many
lives were lost and several million
dollars worth Of property destroyed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
OXMAN IS ACQUITTED
BUT ARRESTED AGAIN

San Francisco, Sept. 29.-Frank
e. Oxman was acquitted last night
on the charge of subornation of per-
iurv in connection with the Mooney
murder trial.
Shortly after his acquittal oxman
was re-arrested on a warrant charg-
ing perjury sworn out by Mrs. Belle
Hannersberg, a sister of Moneys
wife.
oxman was released on $4,000
cash bail furnished by James II.
Nichols. of Oregon. his personal at
torney. The bond calls for him to
appear in superior court tomorrow.
The warrant did not state in which
specific case he was alleged to have
perjured himself. He has been a
witness in two cases, the one which
resulted in MONEYS conviction and
his own trial on charge of attempt
ed subornation of perjury.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
HARVEST FESTIVAL
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

The committee on arrangements
report all in readiness for the an
nual harvest festival and rally day
at the Baptist church this morning
and evening. Vegetables and fruits
have been arranged attractively for
display. while festoons OF grapes
and wreathes of evergreen add to
the general idea of harvest festivi-
ties.
Considerable effort has been placed
on the musical portion of the pro-
gram, which is in charge OF Mrs.
Knapp. The public has been in
vited to attend. and it is promised
that some surprises are in store for
those who think that Josephine
county is behind in the production
of fruits and vegetables. Following
is the musical program:
Morning Service
Anthem as the Sea-" Mr..
Kirker. soloist.
Duet-'Come Holy Spirit" Mrs.
Knapp, Harry Edgerton.
|Ohertory Solo CTrombone), Earl
Douglas.
Anthem Still, Still. With Thee"
Mrs. Huggerth. soloist.
Evening Service
Anthem-"The Land We Love-"
Pauline Swacker. soloist.
Vocal Solo-Miss Pattillo. Clarinet
obligato, Lynn Sabin.
Anthem-"In the Latter Days."
Mrs. Huggerth, Miss Pattillo.
soloists.
Vocal Solo-"Consider and Hear
Me-" Mrs. Knapp.
Authenticated, Mr.. Kirker. So
loist.
Program under direction of Mrs.
Knapp. Pianist. Mrs. Sabin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
pnrIng IInsIness For Sale

Having bought n farm three and
one-half miles down the Granite
Hlil road. our building and business
at SOC South Sixth street Is for sale
or lease on reasonable terms TO en-
terprising responsible people who
want to continue we'll established
paying business. Address or call
NJ McIntyre's Garage. 500 South
Sixth street. Grants Pass. Ore. So
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
Launer Selling Property

During the past few days l.. A.
Launer has made several sales,
among them being the 15-acre or
chard tract of Marcia P. Coon, one
mile down the river. to w. L. Leon
ard, a recent arrival from Montana,
consideration. $4,000 cash. The 32-
acre alfalfa ranch of c. c. Presley,
three miles down the river, to Miles
Mcintyre. "A house and lot on
Seventh and X streets for $1,000,
and 4O-acre tract in T, 81 s., R.
a W., at 5000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
scouts Lose Drllmaslers-

The Boy Scouts are losing their
two popular drill masters, T. p.
Cramer Jr.. and Lynn Sabin. who
return early next week to their
studies at the state agricultural col
lege. For more than a month the
boys have been drilling under the
efficient leadership of these two
young men and have made marked
progress in their work. Both Cra-
'mer and Sabin will be greatly
missed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
The Senior Reception

The high school social activities
of the season we're opened Friday
evening. when the class of rs en-
tertained the entire high school and
the faculty at a reception and jolly
up. The high school building was
tastefully decorated with autumn
leaves and greens. and the pennants
and colors of the different classes
Everyone got acquainted" and had
an enjoyable evening. and several
excellent .impromptu speeches were
given.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
Knapp studio Remoyes-

beginning October ist. the Knapp
Studio for voice and piano win be
located at 702 North Fourth street.
Phone 205-L. Pupils desiring high
school credits are urged to begin
work not later than October lst.
Mrs. Knapp will conduct class of
musical appreciation and elementary
harmony this winter and which will
be interesting to all music lovers. "A
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
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iic,hany Presbyterian Church

Morning Worship 1T II a. M, SER
mon. Religion With an Aim" sun
day school At 10 u, m. Evening ser
vice at \ y. M. sermon. "Conaoryins
the Religious Impulse OF the Day
Al the close OF this service thc FIRST
fellowship lunch OF tho year VIII
be held The congregation will tarry
for an hour OF christian fellowship,
The music, under the direction ol
Mrs VIII Ireland. VIII be- good.
Morning anthem, Angel Voices
Ever Singing" and u solo by Mrs
Parsons, 4 male chorus viii sing In
the evening. Christian Endoayor NJ
I y. M. leader Ward Prescott. You
VIII bc cordially welcomed
l.. Myron BooEer, minister
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
on for College

Already a dozen Grants Pass young
people have left for various colleges
and other will be leaving during the
next few days. On Saturday four
more young people left. Florence
Riddle. Jeanette Moss and Horace
Hair for the University OF Oregon
at Eugene. and 10 Pardee for the
o. 4. c. at Corvallis.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
pnrcnt.Tcnchcrs Mcct Latcr-

Owing TO the serving OF breakfasts
20 passing recruits. the meeting Of
the Parent-Teacher association
which would have been held next
Wednesday has been postponed FOR
some days, the exact date to be an
nounced later
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
Mcdford Hook Donations

~ to Friday noon sl65 had been
raised towards Medford's apportion-
ment Of the soldiers library fund.
Mrs. Mahlgren OF Phoenix on Friday
turned In at local headquarters a
little over $50 collected for the fund
in that town. Medford Sun.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
~. Lukc's Church

Rev, Charles Wilson Baker viii
hold services at 81, Luke's church
this morning; celebration OF the
Holy Eucharist at 3 n. m. and morn
Ing prayer at II Sunday school
viii be held nt $3.50 as usual.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
Newman NJ. u. hnrrh

Instead Of preaching service, the
Methodist Sunday school VIII give
their Rally day program at II
o'clock today. All arc, cordially In
vItcd, You would also enjoy Sun
day school at 10 II. m,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
SUBMARINE SINKS A
RUSSIAN DESTROYER

Petrograd, Sept. 29.-The Rus
sian destroyer Okhotnika has been
mined and sunk with loss of all
aboard except IL. an Official state
ment announced today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
SANTA FE BACHELORS
TO PLAY SANTA CLAUS

Santa Fc. n, NJ, Sept, go, Bache-
lors OF Santa Fe have been called
upon to MI the good cheer Christmas
bags being made by the local branch
OF the women's section OF the navy
league for soldiers and sailors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
Firl Chumh OF chris, scIcntist

Christian Science services are held
every Sunday. In the W. o. W. hall.
at II a. m. Wednesday evening meet
lngs at s o'clock, The subject for to-
day Ia Reality" The reading room
ls open daily from to p. m. ex-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
Mackinaws Received

Mems and boys mackinaws just
received. Orders for these placed
last January by the Golden Rule AS
sociation buyers means great saw
ing for our customers. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
spy PROBE INVOLVES
OFFICERS AND FLYERS

san Francisco, Sept. 29.-Inves-
LEGATIONS by federal authorities here
into alleged German spy activities
have involved five members of the
United States aviation corps, re-
cruiting officer and two navy en-
signs.
1t was said that all further devel-
opments will transpire at San Diego
and Newport News. where it was de-
clared the suspected officials are sta
toned.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30

ccpt Sunday, Tho publIc is cor
dially invited to attend the services
and to visit the reading room.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30

HI, Isuke's tsnIId--
On account u the Red Cross
breakfasts the business and social
meeting OF st. Luke's Guild viii be
held at the Guild hall ON Tuesday.
October 2.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30
Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting

There Will be n regular meeting
Of the Ladies' Auxiliary Saturday,
October 6, at 3 y. m. In the Cham
Der OF Commerce rooms. Business
meeting at 2:30. Come and bring
your knitting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30

u. 4. of l.. Hit Hard
Mems and boys dress shoes. SO
pairs In calf, kid and patent leath-
ers. Sizes 5 to II all TO go at $50
pair. Kinney a Truax. 60
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30

A classified sd brings results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-30

A classified ad will give results
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

matter which they wish made plain is
that a membership does not enlist
duty, but simply means that sub
scription has been given to a worthy
cause. A subscription is not neces-
sarily a donation for use in war, al
though it Is likely that major por-
ton of the funds will be used for re-
lief work in connection with the war.
Should great disaster happen in this
country apart from the war, assistance
would be given by the Red Cross So
ciety. The women at the stations to-
day were:
Tent headquarters-Mrs. F. A. Toll
man, Mrs. Richard Garland Mrs. Po-
teet, Mrs. c. F. Koelsch, Mrs. Mans
H. Coffin.
Idanha-Mrs. Hosket, Mrs. Stotts
Mrs. Hit, Mrs. McCrum, Miss Mamie
Ross, Miss L. Raabe.
Owyhee-Mrs. Frank Wyman. Miss
Wagner, Miss Green, Miss Margaret
Ross, Mrs. McLain and Miss Sheri-
dan.
fGrand-Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. ]. #
Koelsch. Mrs. Adolph Schneider, Mrs
George Steele, Mrs. Frank Hummel.
Interurban Station-Mrs. II. E
Dalton, Mrs. Carl Dirks, Mrs. Henry
Hart, Mrs. C. S. Hunter, Mrs. F. w
Crichfield. Miss Florence Bush.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
PERSONAL

Charles e. Bass of DeLamar is at
the Grand.
William p. Barnes is transactins
business in the city. He came IN from
Richfield Wednesday evening.
f. NJ. Seibley of Hollywood, Cal, is
a guest at the Owyhee.
Mrs. Olive Havens. representing the
Utah Idaho Amalgamated Sugar COM
pany, is in the city in the interests OF
her company.
]. M. Rothschild arrived this morn
ing from San Francisco and is visit
ing relatives.
II. C. Baldridge is in the city from
Parma for a few days.
p. w. Wharton of Ola is a guest al
the Bristol.
Mrs. John L. Banner left at noon
today for Johnson City, Tenn, on a
visit.
Arthur Pence. former senator from
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

A good deal of consideration has
been given of late to the question of
the use to which vacant lots in the
city might be put. There is a general
impression that 1t would be we'll to
have them planted to some useful crop.
There are number of different stand
points from which this question may
be viewed. One is the improvement
of the lot and the other is the raising
Of necessary food stuffs and still an
other point of view is the question of
giving employment to people who can
not do large amount of hard labor.
l find it impossible to solve the
question in bulk.
So far as II can be solved, il will
be necessary to get at il in de-
tail, and with that in Wow | re-
quest that all persons desiring to
plant vacant lots to crops should
advise the building inspectors Of
flee of that fact by telephone with
out delay. They should give their
name, the number Of their resi-
dence and the number of the lot
or block to be improved and they
should also state by what means
the lot can be watered, whether
from the artesan company's sys-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12

edible food wasted in the house hold
in this country based on scientific in
vestigation in garbage collection dis
tricts is fixed at $500, 000,0O0 an
nually. Housewives interested in
economy who wish to be informed on
the proper use OF foods in the home
should write the department of agri-
culture, Washington, d. c., for copy of
farmers bulletin No. S0S-How to Sc
lect Foods-What the Body Needs.
TO CALL CONFERENCE.
! have taken up the matter of calling
a special conference of food commits
sioners of the northwestern states for
the purpose of discussing and formu-
lating plans of cooperation in con
serving our food supplies. l am also
suggesting to the president of the ma
tional association Of federal and state
food officials that this question be
made the primary subject at our next
annual meeting.
Very respectfully,
]. K. WHITE
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-12
RECRUITS FOR
UNITED STATES NAVY

Twenty recruits for the United
States navy have been sent out of
Boise this week by A. w. Mac
kenzie, recruiting officer. These
men have all enlisted from west
ern Idaho towns. A number are
here for examination and more are
coming tomorrow. At the close of
the office Wednesday night a total
OF 81 recruits had been accepted
for the service. A number have
been rejected as they did not fill
all the requirements. Among those
cnlisting were three Boise boys,
who left last night. They were
Robert Howry, Watson Chambers
and George Heath. the last named
from Highland valley, but who
makes his home here a part of the
time.
That young men are ready to
serve Uncle Sam is shown by the
report from the western states re-
cruiting division. At the close Of
the week ending April 6 there were
467 recruits, an increase of S04
over the previous week.