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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
M'ADOO FEARS
FOR HIS MEN
Asks That Railroads Be Not Crippled
by Taking 100 Many En-
ployees in Coming
Drafts

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Raiiroad
employees, like all other workers,
must prove their services are essen
tial, to avoid the draft
Provost Marshal General Crowder
has ruled there can be no blanket
class exemption of any kind. Drec-
tor General McAdoo, who sought
such blanket exemption, today direct.
ed regional chiefs to ask deferred
classification for every necessary
employee His directions follow:
Since the railroads are indfspen-
sable and branches Of service to
which employees belong are indispen-
sable, / understand remaining ques-
tions for discussion for the board
are whether an employe can be dis
pensed with(D on the ground that
the railroad has more of such en-
ployes than it needs, or (2) upon the
ground that IT can readily replace
such employees with others.
please state to the district board
with my full authority that after
eight and half months Of a thor
ough and continuous study Of this
subject, being constantly in touch
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
Don's Let Soap
Spoil Your Hair

When you wash your hair, be careful
what you use. Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alkali, which
is very injurious, as it dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle
The best thing to use is just plain null
SIZED cocoanut oil, for this is pure and
entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any
thing else all to pieces. You can get
this at any drug store, and few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in, about teaspoonfuI is all
that is required. 1t makes an abundance
of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thor
oughly, and rinses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and is soft,
fresh looking, bright, fluffy wavy and
easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and
takes out every particle of dust, dirt and
dandruff.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
Near Beer is Safe.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Near
beer drinkers need not worry for the
present about the order banning the
brewing Of beer, as it will not affect
their favorite brew A ruling re
ceiyed today by interested members
Of congress from Dr. Garfield, fuel
administrator. said that near-beer
does not come under the anti-brew
ing order and will not until all soft
drink men have had a chance to be
heard
Even then, DR.. Garfield wrote. re.
strictions on production of near-beer
and other soft drinks will be only
those absolutely necessary to con.
serve fuel
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
Easy Way to Stop
Waste of Food

In this country alone rats destroy
and spoil over two hundred million
dollars worth of foodstuffs every
year, so why delay using reliable
method OF Kidding our homes, stores
and warehouses OF these wasteful
pests? Probably there is no easier
nor more effective method of exter-
minating rats than Stearns' Electric
Paste, a scientific product that has
been used successfully by the q. S.
Government in its different cam
paigns against the rat small box,
costing only a few cents, will usually
completely free the house from rats
and mice. 1t will also effectually de-
stroy cockroaches and waterbugs-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
NelU Oil
I treatment
For Rheumatism
Brings Relief To Thousands OF
Sufferers.

New Oil treatment for Rheumatism
almost proves a revelation Over
two million bottles sold under abso-
lutte guarantee to give satisfaction
or money refunded and less than
dozen bottles has been returned.
This great Pain Killer and Antiseptic
combined Miller's Antiseptic Oil
l(known as Snake Old that has
brought relief to SO many thousands
of sufferers is said to be without an
equal for Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Lumbago, Stiff and Aching Joints,
any kind OF ache or pain Cut, Burn
or Bruise, Corns. Sore Throat. Don't
delay; take a bottle into your home
today and get instant relief. On
sale soc, Coo and 81 at McGrath Bros.
Drug Co. Keokuk, Ia.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
'PROC[ AVIATION
ON SEED CORN
Governor Harding Calls on Farmers to
Make Careful Selection Between
September 18th and
28th.
IS A PATRIOTIC DUTY
Larger Yield and Better Quality is
Needed-Even With Best Seed
Sometimes Replantins
Necessary.
is A PATRIOTIC DUTY

Seed corn time Is here. Governor
Harding has issued a proclamation
calling on the farmers of Iowa to Sc
lect seed corn during the period be-
tween September 10th and Septem-
Der 2Sth. Governor Harding calls 1t
a matter of patriotism, because field
selected corn that is properly dried
and stored will produce larger yield
Of better quality corn. The nation
needs all that can be produced. Good
seed corn means a larger production
per man; thing we must strive to
achieve. Now that there is a large
yield Of good quality corn, be sure to
select enough seed for two years, re-
membering that even with the best
seed it is sometimes necessary to re-
plant Select good ears from STALKS
growing under normal conditions
two or more stalks to the hill, ears the
distance distance from the ground
that you want next years crop and
ears that droop down.
Time For Saving Wheat.
Demonstration Agent
~. s. Clare says:
Certainly you are very busy now,
filling silos. preparing the ground for
wheat and sowing wheat. The ground
from which the corn has been cut can
he quickly prepared for sowing wheat
and makes good seed bed. BY sowing
a considerable acreage of fall wheat.
the work for next year will be lessen
ed and the labor shortage will be felt
less.
The nation needs the wheat for
feeding our army and our allies. A
census will be taken by the district
lco-operators in October to find out
definitely how many acres OF fall
wheat has been sown and how much
iseed corn has been selected before the
close of the period. proclaimed seed
corn time by Governor Harding. Ar
range If possible to make a 100 per
cent. report when the census taker
comes.
A conservative estimate by respon-
! sibIe men, one in each township in the
county, indicates that the farmers or
Lee county need ESQ more farm labor
Il rs than are now available. This state
ment is to be made to the district
draft board. 1t is hoped they will leave
lin agriculture as many OF the last
iregistrants as may be CONSTANT with
the best interest of the nation.
A few inquiries are being made on
lgrass-hopper control around the
edges of fall sown grain. Perhaps the
best method of control is the poison
bran mash method that has been puo-
ilished repeatedly this summer. SOW
the poison bran around the edges OF
the wheat or rye field.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
War Mothers of America.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. 18.-War
mothers of America attending their
first meeting here today heard an
address by Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd,
mother of James Gresham, one of the
first three Americans to die in action
in France
Mrs Dodd was made honorary pres
ident of the national organization.
About 1000 delegates were expect
ed by the time the convention gets
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
Birthday Greetings.

United Press Leased Wire Service
TRENTON, n. J., Sept 18.-Gov-
ernor Edge today received from Cen
eral Pershing an acknowledgment OF
the governors birthday greetings to
him in the name of the people of New
Jersey, General Pershings cable to
the governor follows:
Stncerest thanks for your message
The men Of New Jersey at home and
IN the American expeditionary forces
are all doing their part in the great
struggle for permanent world peace. -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
LEMON JUICE
TAKES OFF TAN
Girls! Make bleaching lotion
if skin is sunburned,
tanned or freckled

squeeze the juice Of two lemons
to bottle containing three ounces
Orchard White, shake wei, ana J
have quarter pint of the v
freckle. sunburn and tan lotion !,
complexion beautifier. at very, We
small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons ana .
drug store or toilet counter VIII -. y
ply three ounces of Orchard W.
for q few cents. Massage this s".
~ fragrant lotion into the face, nc i,
arms and hands each day and see =,
freckles, sunburn, windburn anu ;,
disappear and how clear, son - =
white the skin becomes. Yes!
harmless.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
From Two to Three Cents.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
MONTREAL, Sept. 1S.-The price OF
the Montreal Gazette has been raised
from two to three cents, it was an.
nounced today on account of the high
cost Of production
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
Charlie to STAY Here

United Press Leased Wire Service. !
Los ANGELES, Sept. 18.-Charlie
Ihaptin Is not going to London to
engage in war work, as had been re-
ported, his managers here declared
today
We deny absolutely such reports, >,
was the statement they made.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18
spanish Cabinet Meets.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
MADRID. Sept 1S.-The Spanish
cabinet will meet today to discuss the
international situation. Foreign Minis
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18

ter Dato stated that the governm
decision regarding German suDnlna
warfare, as it affects Spain, wouiu
published eat the proper MONT
He urged the press to be pruden'
dealing with foreign affairs.
The cabinet held long session
terday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-18

into full swing tomorrow The first
delegates to arrive were from Bos-
ton. Representatives from thirty-four
states were expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
PERRY CASE AT
BANGOR UNDER
ADJUSTMENT

Bangor. Me. June 19-United
States District Attorney Merrill #
Portland came to Bangor on Tuesday,
with Clarence Mckenn, special agent
of the United States department of
Justice to investigate the case Of
Frank l.. Perry of this city, whose
alleged seditious utterances in the
store of the S. l.. Crosby Co. on Mon
day have been related in the News.
The matter was taken up by the
United States officials in conjunction
with local authorities and the sub
ject was gone into somewhat at
length. 1t was learned that previouS
talk of like nature had been made
by Perry. number of witnesses be
ing found who were familiar with the
facts.
The case is under Amusement and
developments will follow in due
course. it is expected.
State Fish and Game. Commission
er Willis T.. Parsons of Foxcroft also
is making an investigation of the
case. Perry being a fish and game
warden, with the view of discharging
him from that office if the circum-
stances warrant it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
Board to Examine
Conscientious Directors
at Camp Devens. Mass.

Aver. Mass, June ia board ar
rived here today to examine individually
the more than 20 applicants for con-
scientious DIRECTORS who are at Camp
Devens. The board comprises Federal
Judge Julian w. Mack of Chicago,
Dean II. f. Stone of the Columbia uni
versity law school, and Maj Richard
G. Stoddard of the judge advocate i
Office at Washington. 1t will make its
reports direct to the war department,
which will then dispose of the cases.
All the candidates in the officers
training school who are studying for
the artillery branch Of the service will
be transferred to another camp to COM
plete their course. it was learned today.
This is the second draft in this school,
machine gunners having been trans
ferred last week. Only students for tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
40 the efficiency of the faculty Of the
4


meeting Of the War Saving com
hltteeS, captains Of the different
wards ana their co workers are request
ed TO he present at council rooms, city
buildings. Thursday evening at 20
Hon. Norman H. Bassett will address
the gathering. The United states gov
eminent needs everybody's dollars: Il
needs purchasers for War Savings
stamps a A.l1 Just as much as il needs
subscribers for Liberty bonds in $1,000
and 100000 amounts The rich mon BY
themselves could not pay the cost of
the war alone if they would Income
tax returns Of 1916 recently published
snow that there are 206 Americans who
IN that year had incomes Of more than
N,0OO,cO each. Their combined income
was about $40 10000 If these multi
millonaires gave their entire income
10 the government they would pav the
cost Of war for Just nine days After
all. "A dollar bill is only dollar bill:
j IS government promise TO pay one
dollar and no more Four dollar bills
and II cents NAV remain in q pocket
or in wallet forever and will never
b" more than SAT-. The Savings STAINS
that the si1I will buy is not only the
governments promise to pay that cap
tal back at any time. but 10 paw in
terest upon il. And interest on inter
"st comrounde1 Quarterly, 50 that BY
1a". !. 1922. the 81 II will have become
E 10. Investment IN War savines
Stomns IS putting money into circula-
ton ~ tho best nossib'a wav.
Hallowelrs quota is s64 .OOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
Auction Sale

Stock and fixtures Of A. L. jerks
confectionery store, 307 Water St.,
Gardiner, Me-. June 20. This stock
consists Of box candy, fancy box
candy, ice cream cones, 18 foot mar
bic soda fountain with syrup pumps
with electric dome, milk shake ma
chine, electric hot water heater,
Hires root beer fountain, Orangeade
fountain. silver glass holder, straw
holder, spoons, ladies', glass display
dishes, banana split dishes, display
jars. tin display dishes. 1 National
cash register, two 6foot silent seller
show cases, one 8-foot silent seller, q
ice cream tables, "a chairs, 4 stools,
! large mirror. platform scales, | pair
Of Simpson No. 40 showcase scales,
pair Of counter scales, I gas batch
heater, | kiss cutter, caromei cut
ter, buttercup cutter, harddrop
machine, ! peanut grinder, candy
stove, two horsepower electric mo-
tor, ! TO- gallon ice cream machine, 8
copper candy kettles, 3 marble slabs,
ice cream cans, brick moulds, candy
boxes, ice cream spoons, ice cream
boxes, paper bags, straws and other
articles too numerous to mention.
Sale begins at p. N. sharp.
o. 8. cLAsoN, Trustee.
A. c. BRAGG, Auctioneer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20

The Commencement exercises of the
class of Is Hallowell High school,
were held yesterday afternoon in City
hall at 80 o'clock.
The twelve graduates marched into
the hall led by James Marshall, presi-
dent of the Junior class and occupied
seats on the stage which was beau
tifully decorated in the class colors
with background Of green ferns.
The class colors were orange and
white The class motto "PerGe'
stood out in large letters in white just
above the heads of the class above
which floated service flag for
member new in Uncle Sans service,
Ralph Hildreth of the navy.
The exercises we're opened with mu
sic which was furnished by Dennis Of
Augusta, which was followed with
prayer by Rev. G. Q. Perry of the
Methodist Episcopal church. More
lutatory Dogs of War was most elo-
quently given by Halice Gertrude
Smith.
Edith Cavell" an essay written
and delivered by Anna Margaret
Hayes holding an honor part was GER
tainly worthy of more than ordinary
mention
Edward stevens Runnells address
ing the undergraduate gave talk
which was greatly. appreciated and
furnished abundant food for serious
thought and was credit to its COM
poser
An essay Soldier Poets by Alice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
"OVER HERE"
AT OPEN FORUM

Prof. Charles NJ. Patterson of the
massachusetts Agricultural collega.
was the speaker at the second of the
Open Forums at The Cniversalist
church on Wedne sday evening. over
Here was the subject of the ad-
dress and at its close opportunity for
questions was given. Prof. Patter-
son is an exceptionally fine speaker.
He opened with the statement that il
we had been fighting the war alone,
that within three weeks the Germa lis
would have landed on our shores and
within three months been in posses
sion of our centers of wealth and
population. Germany intended and
still intends that the United States
shall pay the expense of this war.
He then gave a brief history of
Prussia, from that commencement CT
the oO-years war TO The forming Of
the German Federation and then the
German Empire. In the long history
she has never been touched with the
sprity of democracy Germany to-
day controls 100000 square miles If
territory. not including Russia, and
while we are debating what is best TO
do about Russia, Germany is organ
izing the Russians.
Prof. Patterson then told SOM
some things that we must do as per
example: We must finance the war,
by the means of Liberty bonds. War
Savings certificates. or by taxation.
We should raise all we possibly can
in the line of food stuffs He referred
to the fact that the draft and the
call of the factories are drawing
heavily on the rural population and
farm labor. He also gave numerous
illustrations of German propaganda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
GIFTS TO YALE
COLLEGE TOTAL
S1.279,764

New Haven. Ct. June H.-Gifts %
Yale university in the pas, YEAR ana
credited as endowment made a total q
ssl @19. 7t4, the alumni were Informed by
President Hadley AZ the luncheon
which tCeiCwed G mmencement eXer-
cises ths afternoon. From time 70
time gifts have been announced nut
the new items included $i"'doo as the
Ear Williams memorial fund from Mrs.
James Harvey Williams for the benefit
Of the University Press; SioJ"H from
W liam l.. Hardness NJ as building
fund: $4,000 from liobert W. Kelley, a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
inl3-1S-20
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
OPPOSE AMENDMENT
.ON PROHIBITION

Washing ton. June 19.--President VII
son is understood TO have declined to-
day to interpose active opposition, for
the present 1t least, to the Jones
amendment to the s1l0000o0 emergency
agricultural appropriation bill provid'
ing for absolute prohibition during the
war.
The President is said to have taken
the position that. while he would have
preferred precipitation of the prohlpl-
ton question in separate legislation, he
would not at this time interfere in the
matter so long as ii does not hold up
final enactment of the emergency agri-
cultural bill or other necessary legisia
ton. Should ii interfere with such leg
islatio IL is understood that he might
step in and ask that the amendment
be eliminated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
SHERIFF THAYER
OF PENOBSCOT
FILES HIS BOND

Bangor, Me, June 19.-Arthur J..
Thayer, sheriff by governors appoint
ment to succeed I. Herbert White, re-
moved Tor failure to enforce the liquor
law, filed his bond for $4,000 and re-
assume the office Thursday morning.
Sheriff Thayer has appointed all his
deputies except the special liquor
squad. He announces that complete
record would be kept OF all liquors
brought into the cities and larger
towns of Penobscot county and great
care taken to ascertain whether or not
shipments are legitimate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
WINTHROP

Harmony Circle of the Rebekahs
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
Frank Horn. Two puffs were tackled
and plans were discussed concerning
the Red Cross quilt which the Circle
is TO make.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Howard,
whose marriage occurred Saturday
evening at Waterville, are at their
home on High street. Mrs. Howard
was Miss Ruth Audry Hodges.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Hodges of Waterville. Mr.. Howard
is employed in the Hoods Creamery
here.
Everett P. Sturtevant was at North
Augusta, Tuesday. where he gave a
demonstration Of the principles OF
lightning before the Grange.
n. L. Hannaford, William Fortier
and Ora Maxim enjoyed a fishing
trip at DR.. Badgers camp at King
field. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. c. H. Shaw and Mrs. L. T.
Carleton attended the State Conven-
ton of Women's Relief Corps at
Augusta. Wednesday, Mrs. Shaw act
ing as delegate from the Corps here.
Richard J. Upton of Augusta,
special game warden. was in town
Wednesday on official business.
Mr., and Miss Mccartney of Attic
boro. Mass, were week lend guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Z. Perry.
West Winthrop
Elliott Brothers are loading sew
eral cars of lumber at this station.
Inc pupils Of the Howard school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
FROM HALLOWELL
Exercises at Halowe High School Class of
191S-H H. S. Has Been Placed on List of the New Eng
land Entrance Certificate Board-Personas
HALLoWELL TELEPHONE 663-x

Ruth Parsons was listened to with
every attention and thoroughly APP
preciatcd by everyone present,
The class History and Prophecy
was given by Ruth Hazel Stevens.
containing numerous past Incidents
and events the mention of which
seemed to be especially pleasing to
several members Of the class. The
future as propounded undoubtedly
was a faithful prophecy of the am
billions of every member
Edward stephen Runnels in his
characteristic humorous manner pre-
scented with words of the most affec-
ton each member of the class with a
suitable gift. the possession of which
will be ever dear to its holder in
years to come.
Grace Hazel Luce holding the high
est honor part rendered the Valedic
tory The Last Crusade" in manner
highly appreciated by even the most
critical
Rev. E. w. Weber of the Board of
Education presented the lass with
the diplomas After q benedictiOn by
Mr. Weber the exercises closed.
A reception attended by Il large
number of friends of the class and
citizens in general was rendered the
graduates by the Junior class at eight
clock in City hall. Music being fur
nished by Dennis orchestra.
In the receiving line were Supt. Of
schools and Mrs. w. s. Packard, Prin-
cipal and Mrs. G. A. Prock, the Misses
Haskell, Hodgkins and Farmer on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
Funeral Frank E. Wakefield

Inc funeral of the late Frank L.
Wakefield was held Wednesday after
noon at o'clock from his late home
on Highland avenue. Rev. H. :. Dow
officiating There was a large attend
ance OF friends and many beautiful
Moral offerings. The bearers were viii
liam Blaisdell, Clarence Wakefield
Charies Goodwin, H. ~ Wakefield
George f. Moore, A ". Wakefield and
d. ;. Mc\aughton. The interment was
III the family lot at Oak Grove Gem
etery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20
O'DONNELL WAS ONE OF
MARINES SENT TO
FRANCE LAST SUMMER

Portland, Me, June l9-Gordon :.
O'Donnell of East Holden, reported
killed in action in today's list of cas-
ualties was one of the squad Of mar
ines sent to the front last summer
with the American flag to signalize
America entrance into the war. He
was a resident of Portland when he
enlisted and is survived by moth
er, two sisters and a brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-20

teaching staff and all members Of the
class. Following the reception dane
ing was enjoyed until late hour. Re
freshments We're furnished by the
Junior class consisting Of ice cream
and punch.
The class roll follows. College pre-
paratory course, Anna NJ. Hayes, Ha-
eel G. Luce, Alice r. Parsons, Ruth
II. Stevens. Halice q. Smith; English
course, Carroll f. stevens; General
course. Burneice NJ. Hayes, Catherine
L. Rollins, Edward 5. Runnells, Set
time j. Pellegrini, William T, Tenney
and Carroll w Whitcomb. The Off
GERS of the class are President, Anna
NJ. Hayes; secretary, Alice r. Parsons
and treasurer, Ruth H. stevens.