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The courier-index., 1918-02-01
Will You Contribute Your Mite
 and Help Save Child?

Belgian children pershng like flies for the lack of proper food According to the latest statistics just re- every five births. Will you, fathers and mothers especially give your mite and save at least one ol the precious lives for the unhappy country that has suiereo so much for the great and righteous for which we ourseyes are c nfW lgng npHTHEBA are raging and most of those suffering from these die in spite o the treatment available Tens of thousands of children slowly starring r and G dys sc n s o proper iiaunt and thin and haggard they look wstny a, you wondering why they are made e G s eep no the heart of every woman and child Tn Lee couhy thai they may be so touched by this appeal that they will open purses to this charity.
 The purpose of this charity, just established here is to raise money wherewh to provide the s'arvlns children of occupied Belgium with milk
 The splendid American work of feeding the popula- ton is being continued by the Dutch and the Spanish hare necessities of life The money for this purpose was formerly donated by the charitable peoples of the world Since the United States Government has gen erously decided to loan the Belgian Government the money that is needed to feed its population all dona lions for Belgums needs have ceased All committees have suspended their activities thinking that charity was no longer needed It is a sad msapprehenson The loan only fills place of the contributions above referred to- The sick the nvaids, the old. and especial v the children cannot subsist on bowl oi weak soup
 The principle object of this charity is to send money to it's branches in Belgium with which to buy mich cows ar milk for their two distributing stations at Contch or ond Manes The work has been Supported by the rich Belgans until but their resources have been eX- hausted and the need is greater ihan eyer as nc nc petitioners are daily increasing Tn number More sta- ions should be built in different parts of the country and the daily allotment increased instead of diminished At present each child given one third oi quart o' milk each day. e.
 The Belgian Milk Fund appeals now for the Hrs, lime to the American people. It makes this appeal snecall to tbe fathers and mothers Will you help? DO if as a propitiaory deeda propatory prayer Tor the gallant in khaki, your sons, brothers and nus an5s who in far away France about 10 lay down Their lives under the shadow of the Stars and Stripes for the glorious and eternal of the worlds liberty Please bring or send your contributions to this office or send to Bel gian Chdrens Milk Fund, 25l7 Logan Blvd Chicago. Illinois.
 E. H. McMJJRRY Postoffice, Marianna
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
SELLING "SMILEACE'
 BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS
;. C. KITCHENER, CHAIRMAN FOR LEE COUNTY, iNAUGU- RATES MOVEMENT TO HELP ENTERTAIN THE SOLDIERS.

Smileage Books" containing cou- pons that admit soldiers to camp theatres, have been placed on sale at the drug stores and banks of Marianna by c. c. Kitchener, recent ly appointed chairman for Lee county for the purpose of providing whole some amusement and entertainment for the soldiers in the cantonments. The books sell for $1 each. They contain twenty coupons, each coupon eAtitling the holder to one admission to the moving picture shows, lyceum and chautauqua attractions given at the camp theatres. Parties who pur- chase the books may send them to any soldier of their choice, or they may send them to the camp com mander who will see that the books are placed in the hands of soldiers not already provided with books. The most wholesome and elevattng pictures are shown and <only high class iyceum and chautauqua at fractions are booked
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
BRUNDIDCE ELECTION
 LAW IS INTERPRETED
ARBuckLE HANDS DOWN oPiN- ION OF INTEREST TO VOTERS WILL GOVERN ALL COMING PRIMARIES.

Little Rock, Jan. 30.-John D. Ar buckle. attorney general of Arkansas. today handed down an opinion or considerable importance to the elect ors of Arkansas and one that will govern election officers in the gen. eral primaries to be held in May. He holds that in order to vote in the coming primaries under the Brundidge election law, the voter is not required to present a poll tax receipt which shall include taxes in process of collection for the period closing on the first Monday in July, 1918. but that a 1917 poll tax receipt is sufficient.
 The attorney general says:
 ssThe question might be raised that city primaries are held earlier and during the tax paying time and before a voter could have an oppor tunity to obtain a poll tax receipt during the present collection. I bee to call your attention to the fact that the time for holding the general election of cities and incorporated towns is before the expiration oi the tax paying time of this year oI before the first Monday in July oi this year, and hence applying the rule as laid down in the 'Brundidge Primary Act. the poll tax receipt to be demanded of those desiring to vote in city primaries would be the l receipt received at the tax paying time closing the first Monday in July, 1917.'
 MT. AFbuckle pointed out that the Brundidge act was initiated, voted upon and adopted by the people, and provides that whenever political party in Arkansas holds primary for the nomination of a candidate for Congress. the United States senatorship or any county, municipal or state office the primary is there by made legal election
 In all legal elections ill Arkansas the voter must exhibit poll ta, receipt for the payment of taxes the time of the collection of taxes next proceeding such election.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
EUGENE HAMPTON
 LEAVES FOR FRANCE
MARiANNA SOLDIER AT CAMP BEAuREcARD HAS GONE TO WASHINGTON PREPARATORY TO SAILING FOR FRONT.

Sergeant Eugene Hampton, who en- listed with the Motor Truck Com pany organized at Forrest City last summer and who has been stationed at Camp Beauregard for several months, writes friends here that he will soon sail for France He left Camp Beauregard on Tuesday for Washington for final inspection. kx- tracts form a letter written just be- fore he left Camp Beauregard are as follows:
 "I am leaving Tuesday night for foreign service. received orders this morning and will go at once think I am ready and know. am anxious to do my part. think I am equal to any six Germans. Will write you when I get over there. have a good thing-a sergeant me chanic, and that is the best thing in the service The time has come when every able bodied man and boy can and should serve his beloved country. I go with a determination to come back home"
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
LOCAL BANKS SUBSCRIBE
 FOR MORE U. S. LOANS

Three local banks participated in the subscription of certificates of indebtedness amounting to $40o,- 900 ,O00 recently issued by the United States treasurer. The banks were re- auested to subscribe for these cer- tificates on basis of one per cent of their capital stock and surplus. Following this suggestion the Bank of Marianna took $4,000 worth of the certificates and the Lee County National Bank and the McCllntock Banking Company took approximate ly $6,5O0 each. The certificates are payable by the government on April 22. Dispatches sent out from Wash ington Wednesday night state the s400 900, ,000 issue has been oversub' scribed by the banks.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
ARKANSAS QUOTA s.o22

Washington, Jan. 28.-Quotas as signed to each state in the three weeks campaign for a voluntary shipbuilding reserve of 250,000 men were announced today by the De- partment of labor. The object is to enroll men fitted for shipbuilding work and not now employed in it., as a part of the war labor reserve. Men who enroll will not sacrifice in- dependence of action, and are advised to remain at their present jobs until notified that place in shipyard is ready. The quotas include: Missouri 11.S12; Kansas, 6.330 Arkansas 6, OPP; Louisiana, 7,064 Oklahoma, 492.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
W. W. GYPSUM BUYS GROCERY

The bankrupt grocery stock of Word & McClenney was sold at pub lie auction Tuesday night by Hugh Nixon, assignee. to w w. Chisum, for seyenty-five cents on the dollar. The stock and fixtures invoiced s5000. Mir. Chisum formerly operat- ed a grocery store near the Missouri Pacific railway station. He is re- garded as one of the most progress sive young business men in Marian na, and his friends predict he will make big success in the Word X McClenney stand. Mir. Chisum has an important announcement in this issue of the Courier-sndex to which he invites the attention of the pub lie.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
ROBT. LEWIS DIES
 IN NAVAL HOSPITAL
LEE COUNTY BOY, SON OF DIR. AND MRS. J. F. LEWIS OF OAK FORREST ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL.

Robt. Lewis, aged 21 years, son of pr. and Mrs. J. F. Lewis of Oak Forrest, died at two-thirty o'clock on Friday morning of last week in the hospital of the Naval Training station, Great Lakes, III, after brief illness of pernicious malaria His father, who had been advised of the critical illness of his son, reached the. hospital two days be- fore his death.
 Young Lewis was the only son of his parents. He was splendid young man, just ripening into the full stature of manhood. His stall wart character, strong mentality, high courage and noble patriotism stamped him as young man des- tined to become potent factor in his sphere of activity. So deeply was he stirred by the nations call to arms that he made three at tempts to enlist in Uncle Sam's fighting millions before he was fin ally accepted as naval recruit He passed the physical examination in Little Rock on December 13. and was immediately sent to the train ing station at Great Lakes. He was there only six weeks when he was stricken by death.
 His remains, shrouded in his naval uniform, reached Marianna Monday at noon and were taken to the home of his parents. On Tuesday the body was brought to Marianna for interment with military honors. The local military band in full uniform and members of the home guards marched from the undertaking es- tablishment to Cedar Heights ceme- tery the band playing the national aires en route. At the grave the Rev. Walter K. Johnston, pastor of the Presbyterian church, delivered a short but impressive funeral sere mon. The bugle call was given, taps were sounded and in solemn and sor- rowful silence the body was lowered into it's final resting place, and cit izens of Marianna witnessed the offering of another noble son as a sacrifice to the god of war.
 Young Lewis was born near Searcy, White county, coming to Lee county about fifteen years ago with his parents, who located at Oak Forrest where Dr. Lewis has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine Robert was educated in the schools of the county and was an excellent product of the inspir- ing environments of fine American home. His death is deeply deplored by hundreds of friends and asquaint- ances. He is survived by his par ents and one sister, Miss Zaida.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
RoNpo NEWS


 A. s. Campbell, son of MT. and Mrs. R. A. Campbell, is home from Camp Beauregard having been honorably discharged on account of physical disability. He is a volunteer and served with credit in the Motor Truck Company.
 John Holland. Will Harden and Arthur Wood went to Marianna late ly to be examined for Uncle Sans service.
 Lee McGinnis, who recently sold his mercantile business here because he had been drafted, came down Saturday from his home at Conway to be examined
 w. O. Hopkins is able to be out and attend his. business after several weeks of illness.
 Edgar Cunningham. who has po- sition in Helena has been visiting ms parents for the last few days. Il. l.. Lambert, principal of the fondo high school, went to Little Rock Tuesday on business.
 w. J. WoOten of Shelby, Miss, is visiting relatives and friends in Rondo and vacinity.
 The cold weather and snow have prevented the holding of church serv- ices and Sunday school.
 The public school uses wood and fortunately has a supply so school mas been in session every day with good attendance, everything consider ed.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
JOHN zOLL, GERMAN SUSPECT,
 HELD TO FEDERAL COURT

Helena, Jan. 2S.-A German sus' pect who gives his name as John Zoll and says that he was born in this country, was examined by Unit ed States Commissioner c. B. Con nelly this afternoon and held to the federal grand jury on the charge of transporting explosives. He was sent to the county jail in default of $1,o0o bond.
 Zoll was arrested on January 15 at Marianna on information from Nc Gefee He had grip which contain ed dynamite caps, quantity of gun powder and several vials of chemi- calls. The prisoner says that his home is in St. Paul, Minn He de clares he is a farmer and is in this state prospecting for farm lands.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
MRS. soeART ENTERTAINs

Mrs. II. D. Bogart entertained the Young Ladies Club of the First Methodist Church on Tuesday after noon of this week Devotional exer- cises were led by Mrs Marvin Jones. The young ladies offered their ser vices to the Red Cross on. Thursday afternoon of each week, and their offer has been accepted by those in charge of the Red Cross work. The club also expressed determination to care for French orphan. After a social hour and delicious refresh ments the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Horace Bonner on Tuesday afternoon. February 12
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
BREAD TO BE HIGHER

Memphis. Tenn. Jan. 2S.--J. A. Winkelman. chaiman of the war en- ergency council of the baking indus- try of this district, declared today that an increase in the cost of bread to the consumer within the next week is inevitable. Cereal substi- tutes at present cost more to the baker than whole flour and are scarce" he said. This means that the price of bread will be from two to five cents higher at once"
 Memphis bakers met late today to discuss the situation and to adopt a standard formula for victory bread"
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
PASS UP AReEnTA

Little Rock, Jan 30.-Dr. c. C. Pierce, senior surgeon of the United States public health service. an nounced today that soldiers stationed at Camp Pike would be denied the privilege of visiting Argenta as the result of the failure of the city council of that place to make an appropriation to assist the govern ment medical men in making prop CT inspections and completing sani- tary work begun when the United States public health officials began work in this vacinity.
 Argenta is situated between Camp Pike and Little Rock. and recently changed it's name to North Little Rock.
 We haven't the least feeling in this matter" said Dr. Pierce, and the action will only be the result of our desire to protect the health of the soldiers. If the city of North Little Rock cannot help us in a small financial way. we feel that we cannot take the chance of exposing the soldiers to disease that may be spread as the result of unsanitary conditions. The only way we can do this effectively Is to keep the soldiers out of the city, and this will be my recommendation"
 Maj Pixley of North Little Rock declined to comment on Dr. Pierce's statement tonight.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
FEB. 3 THRIFT DAY

Little Rock, Jan. 30.-The Gov ernor issued proclamation today designating Sunday. Feb. 3. as Thrift Day." and requested every minister in the state to address his congre- gation on that day upon the neces- sity of thrift and the value Of the war savings certificates as an in- vestment and as an aid to rid the world of militarism. The prociama- tion also urges upon every citizen the. necessity of saving money to turn over to the government for the purpose of prosecuting the war.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
NOTICE TO WAFER CONSUMERS

All water rents are due on the iifst of each month for the bills made the proceeding month. For the convenience of patrons of the water department I will be at the city hall from the first to the fifth of eacn month for the purpose of re eeivlng collections. I will not be in my office after the fifth. All pat. rons are requested to make prompt settlement of bills by the fifth.
 S. s. McGILL. Supt.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
GERMAN VESSELS
 CARRY U. 5. TROOPS
coMMANDEERED ENEMY SHIPS USED TO TRANSPORT MEN TO FIGHT TEUToNs-ToTAL TON MAGE 100000.

With the American Army in France, Tuesday, n.29.-Announce- ment was made here today that the total tonnage of former German steamships ready for high sea service most of which are now bringing men and materials to France, is approxi- mately 500,000. Among the consider able number already arrived safely in entente allied ports in the Levia- than, formerly the Vaterland, and 15 other of the Germans largest ships. These figures demonstrate the falsity of recent German claims and the publication of this information is permitted for that reason.
 The figures prove that Germany has been deliberately circulating false reports to belittle to her own people the assistance given to the entente allied cause by this shipping and thus to create unjustified conf dence in the German submarines.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01
CONFIRMED BY DANIELS

Washington, Jan. 30<-Secretary Daniels disclosed today that between soc, ,000 and 100000 tons of former enemy shipping now is actively en gagged in augmenting the expedition ary forces and maintaining their sup ply.
 The Leviathian, formerly the Vat erland. is capable of carrying up to 10000 troops in a single voyage, Secretary Daniels said, but 5000 was considered the largest number which could be comfortably accom- modated Alterations made by Ameri can engineers resulted in the in crease of several knots in the Levia- than's speed.
 The greatest single factor which operated for the quick return to service of the German ships was the use of new methods of welding by the engineers assigned to repair the damage done the ships engines by their German crews. These per mitted the repair of damaged engines without the necessity of removing the heavy parts and tests proved that these weddings are stronger than those made under old methods
The courier-index., 1918-02-01

A recently patented eyeshade is supported from the nose like eye s'asses and is reinforced by a mall eaoie metal band that permits it to oe fitted to heads of all shapes.
The courier-index., 1918-02-01

Col and Mrs. R L. Hughey re turned Thursday to LaGrange to make their home. Their friends will regret to have them leave Marianna, but the step is considered necessary on account of Col. Hughey's health which we hope will soon be entirely restored
The courier-index., 1918-02-01

American apples bring $s.50 a barrel in Liverpool.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-10

rooms, furn1Shed or unLurnlSneus
or small house. north side, all mod
ern. Address A, this office.
loan money on furni-
ture. pianos, live stock, ETC., on
easy payments. Strictly private.
Phone 500. Keohuk Loan Co. Over
Miller's Shoe store.
girl to work in our
coal and transfer office. Reply In
own handwriting James Camerons
Sons.
WANTED-Woman to learn office
work and the examination OF
shoes. Apply at Huiskamp Bros.
shoe factory office.
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT-Six room house. gas and
water, 61S North Thirteenth. $40;
6 room house, 1900 Orleans, water,
newly papered and painted. $500.
Phone 245.
FOR RENT room modern house.
Enquire of Mrs. Thos. McManus.
Phone Black 1858.
FOR RENT-Two unfinished rooms
for light housekeeping; also two
furnished rooms for light housekeep-
ing. Enquire 1915 Fulton.
FOR RENT-7O0-702 Carroll street.
Enquire 709 Concert or call Red
903.
FOR RENT-Large room. bath adj
joining two closets, heat, hot
water, suitable two ladies'; very rea-
sonable. Telephone Pond.
FOR RENT Six room house; gas.
bath; cheaply heated. s25 Bank.
Phone Red 562..
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-Used Chevrolet ago"
tourtngs and roadster; reasonable
prices. Monroe Motor Co.. 523 Main
st.
FOR SALE-My shop tools, stock
and fixtures. J. H. Woodbury..
FOR SALE-Seven pigs. Inquire OF
John E. Ferris, West Keokuk.
Phone Red $50.
FOR SALE-Weaned Duroc pigs.
H e. Fellows. Call at farm next to
county house farm. Phone 2316 Il %.
FOR SALE-One OF the best building
lots in town at bargain, or will
trade for good car, or sell on monthly
payments. Three minutes walk to
Main street. Address Lot" care
Gate City.
FOR SALE-Small 4-cylinder Buick.
completely overhauled. A good OPP
portunity to buy a light car at the
right price. Call at Wustrow's Car
riage works, Fifth and Exchange.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Forty acre
farm within mile of Hamilton. Tel
ephone Pond, Keokuk, or w. H. Orr.
Hamilton.
FOR SALE--Seven room house; full
lot, with barn Special low price
for quick sale. Enquire 1901 Main
FOR SAIIE-Or will trade 2-pass-
car for team or hourse and buggy.
Address D, care Gate City.
FOR SALE auto, six cylinder, new
tires, car all in good condition. B,
Care Gate City.
LOST.
LOST-U. S. war saving certificate
containing six war savings stamps.
Name and address. Ruth Patterson,
Bentonsport, Ia. Return to lila
Timea St, Keokuk Reward.
LOST-Oval carved sea shell pin. in
Keokuk or on Keokuk and Warsaw
car. Please return to this office.
Reward.
MISCELLANEOUS
A CHEERFUL WOMAN can obtain
a good and permanent position as
companion to an elderly woman and
as housekeeper for two in small.
strictly modern house in a good neigh
borhood by addressing with refer
ences, Margaret, care The Gate City.
pfloted a bombing plane from Filing
ton field, Texas, to Denver, was
probably fatally injured here this
afternoon at the start OF his return
trip Something apparently went
wrong with the big plane, causing t.
to crash into tree at City park. TIL
engine pinned Lieutenant Mutt, but
Second Lieutenant r. c. Grant,.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-10
NEW BAND
OFFICERS
Keokuk Concert Band Presents Man.
aaer Wolf With Fine
EIks Charm In Ap-
probation.

L. J. Wolf was reelected manager
of the Keokuk Concert band when
the band members held their annual
business meeting at their hall on
Fifth street last night.
Other officers who were reelected
were: John Nagel, president; Smith
Hamfll, vice president; Fred w.
Kirchner, secretary-treasurer; John
M. Kenney, assistant manager.
In behalf of the band, August keii-
mer presented Mr.. WOLF with an
E1ks charm in token of appreciation
of his services as manager.
committee was appointed to ar
range for a series OF dances which
will be given by the band commit
tee. This committee consists OF T.
E. Stewart, John Kenney and w. IL.
Bower.
The band has decided to continue
its good work of playing sor patriotic
affairs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-10
CITY NEWS.

A cheerful woman can obtain a
good and permanent position as COM
panion to an elderly woman and
for two in small, strict
ly modern house, by addressing with
references Margaret, care The Gate
City.
The price of country eggs was
raised five cents a dozen by the
local price fixing committee of the
food administration on Wednesday.
&C. F. Belcher, superintendent of
this district of the American Railway
Express company, formerly of Wells
Fargo, is in Keokuk today.
Rev. F. J. Swanson of the Swed-
ish Methodist church, will preach a.
the Union Mission, 13 South Third
street, at o'clock this evening.
Harry d. Paustian, formerly man
ager of the Independent Baking COM
pany here, is seriously sick with
pneumonia at Camp Pike, according
to word received by his friend, ]. M.
Dunston. this morning.
Miss Elizabeth Webb pupils re-
cital s o'clock Thursday evening at
the Y. w. C. A. Public invited Free.