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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
FIXING THE STANDARD LOAF.

washington Post: A welcome an
nouncement comes from Food Ad-
ministrator Hoover to the effect that
very soon a standardized loaf OF
bread will be place dupon the mar
ket. The federal trade commission
has made an exhaustive study of the
cost of producing bread and is about
ready to submit its findings to Mr..
Hoover. whereupon he will announce
the standard bread formula for the
United States and will fix either the
price or the weight of the loaf Bread
being the principal food staple in this
country, it is desired to have it sold
to the public upon reasonable terms
in every part of the land. There
fore the first thing to be done is to
determine the contents of the loaf.
The same formula is to be used
everywhere Once the formula is de-
termined it is proposed to fix either
the weight of the loaf or the price
at which 1t shall be sold
The expehts who have studied the
question seem to favor fixing the
weight Of the loaf rather than the
price their argument being that if
throughout the land bread is made Of
the same component parts and baked
in loayes of identical weight public
sentiment will. keep the price within
reason. Once the loaf is standard
lied, the food administration proposes
to tell the public just how much it
costs the baker to produce such a
loaf, what is a fair margin OF profit
and what the retail price should be.
These facts made public, it is be-
lieved they will serve to prevent
any attempt to place the price above
a reasonable figure. But 1t is stated
that should this plan not work out
satisfactorily, Mr.. Hoover will recon-
mend the establishment of civic
bread depots in all cities in the
United States and thus give the
people an opportunity to buy at the
minimum price.
The public will view with satfsfac-
ton the attempt to work out a
scheme that viii guarantee bread at
a fair price. Like coal, bread is a
prime necessity. No family can get
along without it, so that any attempt
to control food prices in the public
interest should begin with bread.
And since the governm ent has guar
anteed the farmer a liberal price for
his wheat. ii is incumbent upon the
government to protect the public
from exto-tion in the price of bread.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

and Mrs. Harry Edwards of Keokuk,
Iowa, were visitors at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dietrichs Sunday, and at.
tended the evangelistic meetings.
Quite number If our patriotic peo-
pie are buying Liberty bonds and we
are surprised to know that so many
do not interest themselves IN the buy
ing than they do. when it is SO sure a
good investment and the government,
has made it easy for anyone to do so.
Miss May Belle Wagner has re-
turned to her home near Peoria after
several weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Grauf and family and other rela.
tives near Ferris.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
What one has truly felt, if only it can be
made sensible to others, is always Of i'm
portance to one IS Observation-Disclosures
Tagore.
U-BoAT EFFICIENCY DECLINING.

Two suggestions made by Arthur Pollen, an
English writer on naval affairs, Of much
interest Mr.. Pollen writes Of conditions IN
the German navy apropos Of the recent revela-
ton of mutiny therein and he suggests that
some of the loss in efficiency in the U-boat cam
paign may be due to Germany's inability to
maintain personnel in service on her subma-
rines of the caliber of the original crews. This,
of course, brings up the question Of how etfec-
tive the means of defense against the U-boats
would prove if these were working under the
best conditions. Mr.. Pollen further suggests
that to tone up its navy which has been mac
tive so long and has been the target for much
adverse criticism by its own people, the Ger
man high command may send the fleet to bat
tie with the warships of the entente. Action
as a cure to decadent morale might at least,
if it's results were not too costly, restore the
spirit of the men and enable Germany to get
the sort of men she needs on her U-boats. This
is, of course mere speculation but speculation
within possibilities suggested by events
But one fact throws some doubt Mr.. Pol
lens theories. The mutiny to which reference
was made by the German naval chief occurred
some time ago and if it were the immediate
of plans by Germany to put the fleet into
action, such action would be past due at this
time. Connection between U-boat service and
the mutiny would have carried this problem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

toners. Some few farmers have be-
gun husking corn, but find it still too
soft and heavy.
Our evangelist closed his meeting
here Sunday night. People seemed to
be more absorbed in the war question
than anything else, as the meetings
were not very well attended. Two ac-
cessions was all there was to count
for the weeks service.
Our scarlet fever patient is getting
along fine and has gained two pounds
in weight since the quarantine went
into effect.
John Horney took advantage of the
government offer of sending those
who participated in the siege of
Vicksburg.
Thomas Wyles of the north country
was a business visitor here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilliard Wray and Mr.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
THE MAN AND HIS TRADE.

! huletin from the government bureau OF
education gives detailed information OF the
Legislation proposed and enacted IN the nations
at war to provide for vocational educatloh.
There is so much to claim attention that the
lremodeling of educational systems mas peeh
given little heed by the press, but IN no other
matter of wide public interest has the wal
brought more complete change to the opinions
of those who plan the nations procedure tliaii
Lit has to the educators of England and France
Tn France in 1915 under the leadership OF NJ
Ribot conference was held to determine Whae
should be done to make the schools more pro-
ductive of national efficiency; about the same
time in England, with Viscount Haldane, WIS
count Bryce and the Marquis of Crewe as lead
ers, similar consultation was held. The con-
illusions resched were in essentials the same;
lit was Immediately necessary that the system
of nublic education Sc made to include compre-
hensive provision for continuation schools
The groundwork was found satisfactory; IL
was the education of boys and girls between the
ages of twelve and eighteen tkA was neglected
Viscount Bryce pointed to Germany's increase
within twelve years in foreign trade OF two
hundred and seventy-siX per cent, more than
four times that of France and three lmes that
of England He believes this due Largely to
continuation of education under careful super
vision.
Both England and France have already pre-
pared plans, formulated in bills for passage,
providing for a complete system of continual
ton schools In detail these schools are not
unlike those which have been put In operation
here and there in this country, notably IN
| Cleveland which has been pioneer IN tins edu-
cational extension But in particular care has
been taken to provide for more than mere rou-
| tine training NJ. Gerard, the French minister
of education, declared that it must be the ma
| TONS first care to prevent the man from dis
appearing in the apprentice and the citizen In
the workman This is a fine statement Of the
motive which must animate all good continual
I ton education and one that we shall most need
| to heed in the movement which started before
the war and which is gathering nationwide
momentum with us. We have a warning IN the
Germany which has resulted from the educa-
ton that is productive of great capacity for
work under autocratic control, but which has
left the nation powerless to react against mill
tary tyranny; we can see the warped emotional
mind. We shall want specialized skill from
our young men and young women, but more
strongly still shall we feel the need Of man
hood and womanhood, intelligent, freedom low
ing and beyond the reach of dishonest attempts
Ito exploit
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
TODAYS BIT OF VERSE
GO MY WAY.

go my way
Along the path towards the goal
hope to gain
Shafts OF ridicule and hate
Are hurled by enemies in vain,
Who seek my ruin,
fear them not
The wretched. cursed and bitter fate,
They'd loose like pillows TO Ger me roll
VIII pass me by and be forgot.
For unheeding and unflinching,
travel ON from day to day,
The master OF my destiny,
l go my way.
go my way,
Knowing that truth will always prevail,
And though misjudged,
Maligned and hindered by my foes,
Their work is not begrudged.
They're not my referee
In this game of life,
A Higher Court that knows,
And whose judgments never fail,
Will render justice in this strife.
So, with purpose fixed, believing,
Caring not what the world may say,
/ fling my banner ia the breeze.
And go my way.
w. r. Twiford
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

We cannot open book If it shelters only eHanes-
fiction aiming solely TO idle hour without
OPENING window civilization unlike any other
and he would be marvellous ability who could
intimately acquainted with the simple rusties
of the Black Forest primitive peasants Of Sicily
spnsters of New England as we md
ourselves after have read volume or two oy Auer
bach by Vsrsa or by Miss WiIkns Some of US there
are VINO all because Il can catch
us color fixed for ALL and because It can
the soil, this Intimate es-
senee special place and Of special period-Srander
Matthew's.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

ELVASToN, ILL,
>>>>~>~ 20 ~>>e :

On looking out this. Tuesday, morn
inf, we beheld the first covering OF
snow hardly enough to track rabbits,
and not 80 very cold, mercury stood at
20.
But as a general thing most people
are made ready for the freeze. APP
pies all put away. the worst feature is
90 many OF the people are short on
the hard coal as our dealers have
been unable TO have their orders for
hard coal filled TO supply their GUS
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
CANADIAN ENVOY.

The need of a Canadian commission at
Washington to deal with affairs relating to this
country and the Dominion and not to the
British government proper, has long been APP
parent. The war, which has upset British adj
herence to established order in SO many othes
things, probably has brought this about
Canadians say that the Dominion has suf-
fered by the British embassy and English diplo-
mats settling their international affairs for
them. This has been simply because the Eng
lish diplomat was uniformed not con
cerned as to the conditions in Canada and
wishes Of Canadians in the boundary, fisheries
and other disputes that have been peacefully,
though not altogether satisfactorily, settled for
them in the last several years. Whether or not
we on this side Of the line agree that Canada
has got the worst of the diplomatic bargainings,
we can understand the Dominion's desire to
deal with its own external as well as internal
affairs.
j. D. Hazen is slated to be the first high com
missioner to this country. He has held the
post of minister of marine and fisheries since
1911, and if fisheries or waterways matters soon
engage attention, he is Canada's best fitted
man to deal with them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

! Marshalltown Times-Republican
Don't get the notion that the loan IS
! gift. 1t is simply cracking sooo
| investment for the tinancier and
thrifty and savings proposition for the
average person.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: Suppose all
sorts OF people let up on the farmer
for while He has been advised, al
rected. implored, ordered, exhorteu'
abused, reprimanded, damned, etc.
for all manner of things that ne mas
and has not done, until he must De
d bit hewiidered Just let him alone
for while until he can get his pear
ings. He has ever been one OF the
best Americans. and if you are inciin-
ed to be fair you will note that ne
has been doing everything that he has
been asked to do. His sons enlisted
he pays high taxes, he worked over
time producing enormous crops, task
that was of the highest Importance,
and he is subscribing for Liberty
bonds. Give him chance to eaten
his breath.
Sioux City Journal Patience is
necessary. The man who is to rise
from the ranks and lead the arma-
ments of the allies to victory can hard
ly be expected to show up until the
Iowa brigade reaches French soil.
Cedar Rapids Republican: Among
men that we meet, and know, we nave
not heard of single one who was ON
the dry side who did not vote at all,
deeming the process useless in any
event Iowa might have polled $780,
600 votes, more or less, but we be-
neve that if the other 10000 had been
cast that the wet majority would have
been ten or twenty times as big as
it was The wet vote was the stay at
home vote in that election, and let us
not denounce others.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Now that
the season of the year is here when
side curtains are used, motorists
should use every precaution to see
that there are no approaching street
cars at intersections before attempt
ing a crossing The same caution
should be used in crossing street car
tracks as is used in crossing railroad
tracks = Street car men dread the
season when it is necessary for side
curtains to be used on automobiles.
They know the curtains increase the
likelihood of accidents. Motorists
must be careful in approaching inter
sections or serious accidents are sure
to happen.
Burlington Gazette: Who'll tell the
world what American dieticians, who
have just ended convention in Cleve-
land found left for them to do in these
days of war prices?
ottumwa Courier: Russia, early in
! the war and for time after the reyo-
luton, was an asset to the entente.
| Now it is a liability-the liability, is
| a certain sense. That its unique
army labor union, after destroying the
discipline which made the army a
lighting force, should attempt to die
tate the terms of pro-German peace
| to Germany's enemies is more than
ridiculous. 1t is an exhibition of sub
lime nerve that no doubt will stand
unequalled for many years.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
Relief from, Eczema

Don't worry about eczema or o ,a,'
skin trou bles. You can have . er,
healthy skin by using a htde OK - d
obtained at any drug store FOR oo''
extra large bottle at sf.o0. .,,,
Zemo GENERALLY removes pirnples, p.ors
heads, blotches, eczema, and rlng sS,th,
and makes the skin clear ana hes Lot;
Zemo is al clean, penetrating, atlu seaia
liquid, neither sticky nor greasy ana s sst.
nothing. 1T is easily applied ana coi +
mere trifei for each application.
always dependable.
The E W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. ..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

far enough back to have enabled Germany TO
enter on it's solution ere this. Yet the U-poat
efficiency is apparently less now than 1t ever
has BEEN However, opinions OF a naVal eA-
pert are always entitled to respect and 1t VIII
be interesting to watch German sea operations
in the light of Mr.. Pollen's suggestions
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

One of New York's newest laws IN
the interest of pure foods insists that
every egg placed in cold storage
shall be dated. This date must no
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

1t does not appear to have occurred to the
German socialists that while they are forcing
government designations it would expedite mat
tiers for them to begin at the top with the Ho-
henzollerns.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

The American people are divided into two
classes for the purpose of winning the war
the advisors and the advised, and the former
are in the majority.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

Let your money fight for you in the cause
of democracy. Buy Liberty bond.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
Our Liberty Bond Club

Was organized so that you might have an
opportunity to edo your bit" in Helping Your
Country, by subscribing to the Forthcoming
u. S. Government Liberty War Loan Bonds.
To make this possible, SO that everybody can
ticpate, we will purchase for your account, one
more United States Government Bonds, you direct,
and you can pay small amount each week for the
next fifty weeks.
Enlist army of patriotic savers and Help our
Country with profit yourself by purchasing bond
on easy follows:
HERE is THE PLAN
S1OO week for so weeks buys $500 Bond
$500 week for SO we exs buys $1,000 Bond
PAYMENTS nav be Save out Of your
made every week or future earnings Buy
monthly if desired pay you earn.
CLUB NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE MEMBERS
EITHER DIRECT OR THROUGH LIBERTY
BOND SOLICITORS
EVERYBODY WELCOME JOIN TODAY
STATE CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK.
KEOKUK SAVINGS BANK.
KEOKUK NATIONAL BANK.
SECURITY STATE BANK.
KEOKUK TRUST co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Marshalltown Times-Republican:
Don't get the notion that the loan IS
a gift. 1t is simply cracking sooo
investment for the financier and
thrifty and savings proposition for the
average person.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-25

Sioux City Journal: Patience is
necessary. The man who is to rise
from the ranks and lead the arma'
ments of the allies to victory can hard
ly be expected to show up until the
Iowa brigade reaches French soil.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-25

Mrs. Gus Ranker and daugh-
ter Avon spent Saturday in Toledo
with friends.
Miss Tina Mcknight had as
her guest over Sunday Mrs. Z. e.
Sheplar Of Toledo.
-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lintner
and family spent Sunday at the
Jno. Lintner home.
Mrs. Ebert Williams had as
her guest Wednesday Mrs. Alfred
Williams of Toledo.
Mrs. Fred Rossbach and chill.
dren spent Sunday in the country
with Mrs. Jno. Kiefer.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert J. Sim
mons and baby spent Sunday at
the Dell Simmons farm.
Mr., Conrad Kohl and Mr..
Fred Eckel made a business trip
to Bowling Green Monday.
Mrs. w. j. Bibeheimer was
the over Sunday guest of her
mother Mrs. w. Shimmin.
MIR. and Mrs. w. P. Adamson
are visiting friends and relatives in
Indiana and Michigan towns.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Snyder
were dinner guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Neiderhouse.
MIR. and Mrs. w. d. Cousino
had as their guests Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. L. F'ayette of Toledo.
The Misses Elizabeth and Net
tie Schissler and Mr.. Fred Suess
of Genoa, O., were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Thornton
Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Kirk Kimbal of
Prairie Depot called on Miss Helen
Kazmaier Sunday Miss Kazmaier
who is at the Rheinfrank hospital
having undergone an operation, is
doing WELL
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-25
FOR SALE

One acre, with cottage house, fine
fruit, macadam road, good location,
will make fine home for some one.
Vacant lot on Front street, Ito #.
frontage, one of the rare bargains on
Front street for building site.
10 acres of good land, $50 bearing
peach trees, small fruit. located on
Smith Stone Road, near Lime City.
Wood Co., Ohio.
House and lot on Second street, good
location, only one block from street
car. Lot 66x165 #. Barn and other
buildings, at bargain if taken soon.
So acres, good corn land, good black
soil. Good house, large barn. Well
tiled and fenced. Very productive and
will be sold at bargain, considering
quality of land and location.
Also 70 acres Of sandy loam near
Business Corners ON State road.
M. B. COOK
Real Estate Agent. Perrysburg, Ohle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-10-25

Miss Daisy Lehr spent Satur-
day with friends in Toledo.
FOR SALE - Seven room
house on Seventh street. Enquire
l25 w. Seventh street. 35b*
FOR SALE-A brown, round
reed baby buggy, almost new.
MRS. HENRY THORNTON. 35d
FOR RENT-Five-room cot
tage, well and cistern with one
acre of land. CHRIS FINK
BElNER. 36a*
FOR SALE = Large assort-
ment OF hand-picked winter ap-
pies, ready for immediate delivery.
NJ. V. Finch, Mgr, Belmont Farm,
Perrysburg, o. 36b*
Miss Mayme Haas of Piqua,
o., was guest over the weekend
with her sister Mrs. Art Thornton.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Pauken and
children of Maumee, were guests
Sunday at the Frank Eckel, Jr.,
farm.
Miss Catherine Anon is home
after a two weeks visit with her
sister Mrs. Frank Kaltenmark of
Elyria, o.
MIR. and Mrs. B. Thurlby had
as their guests over Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. r.. j. Shull of Grand
Rapids, o.
Miss Tina Himmelman is
spending the week in town with
Mrs. w. A. Finkbeiner and Mrs. j.
III. Hoffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Kohl and
children were Sunday guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Swartz of
Stony Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Whitmer
and sons Charles, Harry and
Walter spent Sunday at the Wal.
ter Perry home.
-Wanted-Job in a good fam
lily for healthy, 16-year- old boy
who needs a home. The Lucas
County Children Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wellstea(
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Chri,
Leydorf spent Sunday at the AL
bert Fahrer farm.
| Mrs. j. A. Neitz had as he
house guests over the weekend
the Misses Sarah Young and Grac,
Monce of Forest, O.
Mp. and Mrs. A. j. Conklil
were in Weston Sunday, having
gone to see Mr.. Conklin S mothe
who is seriously i'll.
Mrs. Warren G. Mccoy of De
troit, Mich, came Wednesday fo
a weeks stay with her mothe
Mrs. Fred Hillabrand.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Vietch ha,
as their guests Sunday Mr.. A. All
mendinger and son Robert am
Mrs. McRoy of Toledo.
Mr.. Il. ID. Bunline of Lansing
Mich, and Mr., F. R. Zebra of Ch
cago, ILL.,, were Monday guests 6
the Edward Fitzgerald home,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Van MOI
man and Mrs. Emeline Huffor
were guests Sunday of Mr.
Martha Van Norman of Toledo.
Wish to buy or sell farm
! house, or LOTT Call on Josep
Rossback, ST., Real Estate an
Nursery Agency. Also piano an
violin lessons and languages at r
duced rates if taken in specific
4 time. Corner Main and Thil
1 streets. Phone White 119.