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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-07

stand the weight Of the loan until Rus
STA. Great Britain and France recover
from the war.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-07
Domestic Science.

One entry only will be permitted
from one family in each class. En-
tries winning prizes will revert To
the farmers institute and sold At
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
A Close Call

V. A. Simpson, superintend-
ent at the canneny plant. met
with an accident on Thursday
evening that came near costing
him his life. He was driving a
small delivery truck down the
canyon road leading from the
Beall greenhouses and on mar.
row place in the lower part OF the
gulch his car slipped over the
edge and landed bottom side up
in the bed of the stream, which,
owing to recent rains carried a
considerable volume of water.
Mr.. Simpson was pinned be
meath the car and submerged.
He managed TO twist bis head so
he could breathe, but the effort
almost cost him an ear. After
much twisting about he managed
to extricate his limbs and finally
got out. Aside from a chilling
bath and bruises, he carries a
much swollen, black and blue
ear as a souvenir Of the mishap.
The car was fshed out and only
slightly damaged, being minus
the windshield. Mr.. Simpson
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
All the Year Round.

Christmas comes Nil the year. Christ
mas is giving.
Christmas is losing ones life and
finding 1t again In the heart of another.
Wherever we find good will. humani-
~, fellow feeling, there we find heart
celebrating Christmas The most deli
cate pleasures of Christmas slring iron
from the gifts we make to others, from
the happiness we can ,mpart TO others
from the abandonment of ourselves TO
another's JOY.
The more utterly we lose ourselves
In tile lives OF others the more we are
keeping Christmas. The losing Of our
own life. TO find II in another. Is for
ever the Christmas token. II was of
this the herald angels saug.
1t was this the good shepherds wor-
slipped.
And this is the best way OF spending
Christmas.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
Swindle Exposed

Information received by the
poultry division of the State Col
lege. Pullman, indicates that in
parts of Washington persons
pretending to be official inspec.
tors from the State College, the
state department of agriculture,
or the United States department
of agriculture, are visiting poul-
try fiocks, inspecting them and
then, alleging that the iloclss are
in bad condition, selling the flock
owners an alleged poultry
spray at 50 a gallon.
In reply to inquiries received,
the poultry division OF the col
lege is replying that neither the
State College, the state depart
ment of agriculture, orthe United
States department of agriculture
has flock inspectors in the field,
and that whoever appears in this
guise, offering to sell poultry dip
at So a gallon, should be turned
over to the police.
w. K. Whitaker, poultry club
organizer for the State College,
states further that the poultry
division is able to supply inquir-
ers with directions for making
efficient sprays at from toto 10
cents a gallon.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
Carrying the "Star
Of Bethlehem
TINE Star of bethlehem as seen in

TIME Star of bethlehem ms seen In
Holland is II pretty. bur cheap
sight for II costs nothing. IT'S
the harbinger OF Christmas. huge
Illuminated star. which Is carried
through the silent. dark Dutch streets.
shining upon the crowding people and
typical of the star which once guided
the wise men of the east.
The young men of n Dutch town who
go to the expense of this star. which
is carried through the streets as n sig
nal that Christmas has come once
again, are swnyed by the full intention
of turning the Star Of Bethlehem 10
account.
They gather money from the crowds
for the poor. and, having done this for
the good of those whom fortune has
not befricnded. they betake them to
the head burgomastcr of the town,
who is hound 10 set down the youths
who form the star company to very
comfortable meal. 'Tis great insti-
tuition. the Star of Bethlehem. In many
Dutch towns and cities. And may II
never die out. for 1t does harm to no
man and good to many.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
A Peculiar Accident

While returning from Seattle,
Saturday afternoon on the paved
road a short distance north of
Des Moines, f. r. Gilbert's car
skidded, spun around, turned
completely over and came down
right side up. The occupants of
the car were Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
bert, in the front seat, and w.
T. Mills and Jos. Podich in the
rear.
Mrs. Gilbert was pitched over
the back of the seatand severely
bruised, but no one else seems to
have been injured beyond a
slight shaking up. Mr.. Gilbert
still retained his grip on the
steering gear when the machine
righted itself. 1t is thought that
owing to the binding transform
he may have ran a wheel into the
gutter and then veered too sud
denly in the opposite direction.
Fortunately for all, w. thinner
norman was returning home in
his auto and was nearby when
the accident occurred. He kind
ly took the stranded party home.
AT last report Mrs. Gilbert had
almost entirely recovered from
the shock and bruises. 1t seems
little short of a miracle that no
one was killed or seriously in
jured.
One front wheel of the car
was smashed when it alighted
on the pavement. Mr.. Gilbert
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
The Spirit
OF Giving

II true;
Thy friends make glad and all
fhp foes forgive;
with ifs s,ceet light begin to ipe ancir,
Un0rmd0in0ly give. aud 0iping, much
recetre.
Make thv glad life 0roio large, fhv soul
erpGnd;
Let there be one tuH day tciihin the
Whea lore shall open ioide thv icditing
hand
To iessen tcant and dry some bitter
tear.
Souls are there many, hedrv laden, sore,
And eyes that ,ccop aud hearts that
often bleed.
Aud squdlor knocking. fdtfCred, at fhp
door.
And cold and hunger crying IN their
need.
Gipe iciselv, freely, of thy bounty give,
And, most Of all. do not forget, 0ire
lope;
Since giving Is the frnesi iray to hUe,
And richest treasure laying up dbore.
Make glad thy home, let sunshine reign
tciihin,,
Bless crerp hearfhsfone ,ei'h TIM lar
cess fair;
Share tcith pale ,oans thine orerho'cino
bin,
BIZ kindness save some brother from
despair.
Re sdpiors, o my brothers. ercrv one!
Let The true Christ IN voar oion soul
be born;
Thus thou canst be Code ,ccH ocioced
And make each du,on a joyous Christ
mas morn!
Minneapolis Journal.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
Test Your Gifts.

NHRlSTMAS gifts should be free
from frippery. mere temporary
worth. the solely worldly or ma
teriai value. This is the first test
genuineness.
The second, Christmas gift should
he In keeping with ones purse--unos-
teniatioD.
A Christmas gift should display good
iaste-carefulncss
A Christmas should confer real
Observation-Disclosures.
A Christmas gift should produce I'M
feigned pleasure--interest.
A Christmas gift should be some
thing you would wish associated with
thoughts OF elf-friendship.
A Christmas gift should. II possible.
be something that can be shared with
others--kindliness
A Christmas gift should. as long as
II lasts. give as much delight as on
Christmas morning-quality.
A Christmas Gift should he some.
thing you yourself would be glad to
possess-sincerity.
\ Christmas gift should be some
thing You have selected. not something
picked up by chance-heartiness
a Christmas gift should be soue
thing you take pleasure In thinking of
afterward as having been given by you
TO your sfaction.-Christian
Herald.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
Christmas Gifts.

b f77HE joy that's born Of Christmas
gifts Is not icithin themselves
Or you or could pick our joys
from any merchants Sheires.
And pou could buy more costly things
than eper could gire,
And though no friend should come pour
icdv c0ntentcd pou could live.
Pet some poor frinkef rich becomes and
treasure TO the end
Because II Is the sumbo! OF true and
loyal friend
This thing Is nothing as u lies upon a
merchants shelf,
And scarce a thought you'd 0ire to u
for tchdt II Is Itself.
There may be thousands like II round
about you ererviohcre,
Bu. let a friend bring Il to pou and
strdiohf,oay II Is rare.
Fer something Of that friend into his
simple giti Is ,cronghf
And II becomes a precious hino-d
token Of thought.
We are a sentimental clan, tee FIGHT
and strive for gold,
Yet treasures ichich zoe closest guard
are nepcr bought or sold;
The things zoe rdlue most arc not the
gems our money buys,
Bat all those sweof and ioueiv things
that memory bids as prize.
The faded slippers Of babe not IN
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20

notified a Seattle firm to tow the
machine in for him or send a
Waterman. But when he re.
turned the following day he
found the car where he had left
it and also discovered thata front
tire and a. rear light had been
stolen.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
The Yule Loo,

The ceremony of the Yule log. which
is generally agreed by authorities TO
be traceable to the pagan rites which
were performed at that season of the
year before the coming of Christianity.
wes nevertheless the most joyous of
the ceremonies observed on Christmas
eve In medieval times. = New York
Mail
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20

No postmaster's pay will be
increased during the war, accord
ing to an order by the Postmas-
ter General.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20

The Red Cross has asked for
pumps to be used in France, to
take the place of those destroyed
by retreating Germans.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20

Keep in mind the date of the Christ
mas Csntata. Monday evening. Decem-
her q, atthe Presbyterian church.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20

thinks he had "a taste of sub
marine warfare, and also that he
had a'plenty.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-20
-
4 RrA Grnss christmas
"
TO THOSE WHO FEEL POOR
TO THOSE WHO FEEL POOR

write you as your brother.
We are large family
This worldwa made in Germany, against which fight
ing has incomes down and expenses up.
The pinch hurts but is going to kill
We still have enough and something to spare.
Though feel poor don't let be impoverished by selfish fear
Let food in service clothes Injuries and oyrides
bu not in money!
Let that by giving the wounded the suffering
our friends, country.
Let keep Christmas this by keeping the Red Cross
Then will be poor Christmas but rich Christmas
hearts
---IIENRY VAN DYKE.
ALL YOU NEED A HEART AND A DOLLAR
JOIN THE RED CROSS TODAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
u. S. May Ask Allies
To Relinquish Wheat
Contracts to Aid Market

Washington, May 18.-Suggestions
That the Allies oasked 10 relinquish
some OF their wheat contracts in the
United States as a means of establish
Ing the market were discussed with
Herbert c. Hoover to-day by repre-
sentatives Of the Chicago Board OF
Trade.
There are no figures on the amount
o. wheat bought here by the Allies for
future delivery, but the amount is vast,
perhaps far larger than the total
amount Of wheat now in reserve IN the
country. Wheat traders declare one
cause for the recent sharp advance IN
Allies.
Relinquishment OF contracts would
not affect actual shipments in any way,
gram men say, because the country
cannot export any more wheat IMAM
has on hand. no matter how much
contracts call for
Representatives Of grain exchanges
after seeing Mr.. Hoover, issued a state
hent advocating creation Of govern
ment food administration Tor the durs-
lion Of the war.
The representatives Of the gram
wade" said the statement, are con-
sineed that with elimination OF waste
and with proper conservation IN tn,s
country an ample supply OF grain WIN
oe available for domestic consumption
Is well as 10 provide for the require
penis Of our allies. and that the prop,
ZEN therefore is one Of administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
RAISE YOUR BIT!
By Richardson Wright,
Editor Of House and Garden

1.-THE morning hour has gold in its
mouth" runs the old proverb. And the
wise gardener will do well to heed 1t.
Not too early, however. If the garden
work is done when the dew is on the
nlants. soil will stick to the clothes,
boots and implements. Give the sun
an hour or so TO evaporate the dew, ana
the best results will follow-from
o,clock on. For work with the scuifie
hoe this morning hour is the best time,
because the weeds cut off Will be DIS
tered and killed by the sun during the
dav. whereas if the work is done In the
late afternoon the weeds Will be re-
freshed by the evening dew and may
re-root.
Table quality in vegetables, espe-
cially beans, is rot matter OF Variey
alone. Freshness of the crop, and the
age at which it is gathered, nave muc'
TO do with the ultimate result
OF course. the right sorts OF Deans
for the particular conditions and pur-
poses are essential. Among the green
nodded bush sorts, Full Measure ana
Bountiful are excellent. Inc ia'ter,
under the right conditions, may yieiu
as many as twenty-five quarts oil poos
from one 15-fcot row IN the course OF
the season. 1t natures It's nrst crop
in ffty-six days after planting, pro,
vided the weather is normal. fuii
Measure Is a few days later.
OF the wax beans. also low growing
Now Kidney Wax and Brittle Wax arc
6ne sorts. The latter is round-poaueu
ond the former fat-podded and perhaps
more prolific. Both approximate boun-
tiful in season of maturity.
THE foregoing varieties should De
nlanted in rows 2iz feet apart, the
seeds in each row being at four-inch
intervals Cover them about Two
inches deep, and as the plants grow
biil up the earth gradually on both
sides of the row. TO give better sup
mort to the stems. a..
when it comes to lima beans, inc
Dwarf limas are the best for the smail
Garden. since they occupy less space
and call for rather less care 'han
the pole varieties. Early Giant ana
Wonder are two good varieties OF
these dwarf or bush limas. II you
want to try the pole sorts, Carpeh,
terra. Leviathan and Ideal are all good
Rush limas should be caretuily
planted. eye down, in well prepaIea
sou which is warm and by no means
vet The pole limas go in hills instead
- rows. Previous to planting the mus
should be thoroughly enriched WIN
we'll rotted manure or organic fertihzef
~ which there is high percentage OF
nitrogen. Fresh manure should DE
,ynided, as IL may overstimuiate vine
Growth at the expense Of pods pro-
duced. .>,..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
Planning
Food Agency Here
For All the Allies
Centralized Buying Would
Control Competition, Says
Lord Davenport
lRy Cable % ne Trihunel

London, May 1s.-Herbert c. Hoov-
er plans a central food purchasing
agency for all the Allies in America
by which competition can be con-
trolled and prices regulated. The
Tribune was informed to-day by Lord
Davenport, British Food Controller.
Lord Davenport, who is the subject
of much criticism here, stated that
his department was anxiously watch
ing Hoover's progress in Washington.
Eve aim at the idea of cutting out
competition and establishing one CEN
trail food buying agency for all the
Allies" he said "If Hoover is sue
cesSful with the plans outlined to me
before leaving. then We hope to be
able TO deal with him as the central
food supplying agent, thereby main
tanning not only food supply. but
regulating the prices.
The main trouble with the pres
ent situation is transport difficulties.
We are obliged to rely almost solely
on America for food. There is plenty
of food in Australia.
eve already have two and a half
million tons of wheat as we'll as an
enormous quantity Of meat there,
the difficulty is ships. A vessel is able
10 make three voyages from America
to one from Australia.
eve have already saved much food
by cutting down the beer supplies.
Before the war Great Britain con-
sumed thirty-six million barrels Of
beer annually. The last government
reduced this to twenty-siX million.
Then | suggested to the war Cabinet
a further reduction, on the ground that
much good food is wasted in the
process of manufacture. They, on
their own initiative, went further and
cut the consumption figure to ten
million barrels. Following my order,
no brewer has been allowed to malt
any grain since last February. 1t
seems that our present stocks will
have been exhausted about Novem-
ber"
Lord Devonport declined to say
whether the British food supplies
would hold out until the harvest. but
Kennedy Jones, NJ. p, who was also
present, stated that the movement in
behalf of voluntary and personal
economy was succeeding so well that
it seemed to him compulsory ration
ing was now likely to be avoided.
1--WE have ninety-seven cookery
economy exhibitions proceeding this
week." he declared. Probably next
week we will have double that. number.
AS an instance of voluntary rationing
one munitions canteen, where there
are 7SO perosns employed, this week
reduced its bread consumption 1000
pounds.
"If the nation generally acts this
way we will come through all right.
After November we will probably APP
portion beer rations through the
various districts. having it sent par
ticularly to places where men are car
rying on heavy manual labor and feel
they cannot get on without beer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
Bakers Urge White Bread

Chicago. May ls.-White bread is the
best war bread and the use Of whole
wheat bread is false economy, in the
judgment of members Of the National
Master Bakers Association, who to-day
concluded a two-dsy war conference
here by sending to Herbert c. Hoover.
President Wilson's adviser on the focd
situation, a message disappearing pro-
posals to mill greatly Increased per-
ccntage of the wheat into -four in or
der to make the grain 90 further
Before adjournment the bakers con-
ference pledged its aid TO the govern
ment in any plan for food control which
should be settled on by the authorities,
and raised a fund Of $4,000 tosbe ex-
pended to make the aid Of the bakers
effective
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19

rated in the pending war bills may be
caused IN part by a lack of confidence
IN members of the executive branch
IN whom these powers must be vested.
IL Is said that the administrative tan
Gle caused through heaping war bust
ness on executive departments already
overburdened with the mass Of routine
involved in discharging the ordinary
functions of the government was the
subject matter Of prolonged discus
sion.
Although no positive suggestions
were offered the President, he was
gwen to understand that il was the
belief IN Congress that the war bust
ness could be handled with greater
dispatch and efficiency through spe-
ciai war agencies to which could be
recruited some of the best executive
brains OF the country.
II is hoped that to-night's confer
ence will mark the beginning Of a
closer cooperation between the execu-
tive and legislative branches. and will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19

Republican on the Foreign Relations
Committee; Senator Gallinger, minority
leader. and Senator Knox visited the
White House and spent practically the
entire evening in going over the legis-
lative situation.
II is understood that the President
was given to understand that the ex-
ecutive departments had themselves to
blame for the delay in the passage oil
the measures they have asked. Con
qress it was stated. does not object 10
suggestions regarding the draft OF
legislation. but seriously resents the
sending by the executive branch, com
nietely drafted bills TO the Capltoi with
what amounts to peremptory orders 10
The need Of taking Congress into
the complete confidence of the Presi-
dent was mentioned as one OF the
most certain ways to secure promp,
action on necessary legislation.
There was n hint, it is said, that
Congress- hesitancy to grant sweep
ing powers of the character incorpo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
New Bill Bars Use
Of Grain for Liquor
Measure Conflicting with Ad-
ministration's Views Is In
troduced in House

Washington, May ls.-A new prohi-
bition bill, introduced in the House
to-day by Chairman Webb of the Ju-
dietary Committee. would prohibit the
use of grain and foodstuffs in the
manufacture Of alcoholic liquors.
As the Administrations legislation
would vest in the President power to
make prohibition restrictions when it is
found necessary in the public interest,
the Webb bill probably will not have
Administration support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
New Flag Law Awaits
Whitman's Signature

Albany, May fs.--Because OF the var
situation legislation concerning the use OF
abuse OF the American flag played an impors
tant part in the session Just closed. but only
one Of these measures Is now waiting tho
approval OF Governor Whitman. II 70 thAs
~ Amemblyman Marsh. permitting pictures
or representations Of the Gag. IL apart from
any advertisement. in newspapers. periods
Gals, articles OF jewelry. stationery for pris
va,e correspondence. ornamental pictures
certificates. warrants. diplomas or commits
sions OF appointment 20 Offices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
President Asks
Senate Minority
To Aid War Bills
Wilson Told by Republican
Leaders Executive Heads
Cause Delay

Washington, May ls.-President Will
son to-day appealed to the Republicans
of the Senate TO aid in pushing the
pending war legislative programme to
speedy passage. At the invitation OF
the President. Senator Lodge, ranking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
Summary Frocks for Misses
Special at $8.75

Special in this instance means great deal more than
the word usually implies. Included are dainty models in
fine quality fashionable plaid ginghams; shirtwaist and
longwaisted effects with white pque collar and flare
cuffs and pleaed shrred skirts. Other models are in
plain figured or crossbar Voes, with draped or full
skirts Colors Pink, Blue, Grey, White Reseda or Law
ender. Ages IA to Is years. 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19

ability Of an engagement somewhere
in the vicinity Of the eastern end or
the Long Island Sound. This also in~
creases the desirability Of having .
deep channel through He'll Gate. in orr
der to safe carry a vessel or vessels
safely through that may have been in
jured in an engagement In the vicinity
of Block Island or Montauk Point"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19

The death Of Jack London was
severe blow 10 literature in Young
america. Indeed. IL we are 70 take INC
viewpoint Of one Of our popular 20-eent
nstion magazines, Elinor Glyn, koocr'
". Chambers. Arthur b. Reeve. Gou-
sssrneur Morris, George Randolph
.hester and Samuel Merwin are about
she only authors left.-Kansas CITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19
Officials Urge Deeper
He'll Gate Channel
Baker and Daniels Approve OF
4O-foot Clearance

Washington, May ls.-The War De-
partment to-day made public letters
written by Secretaries Baker and Dan
iels urging the Rivers and Harbors
Committee Of the House 10 make pro-
vision for the deepening of the He'll
Gate channel to forty feet. as a war
measure. In his letter to Chairman
Small. Secretary Daniels stated:
New York. being the centre Of COM
mercial interests on the coast. and the
great commercial activity and wealth
extending particularly to the north
ward Of this point. increases the prob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-19

eliminate that phase Of White House
procedure which has given rise TO the
charge. This is party war"