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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07

Realizing that the action of the railroad
seeker excursion rates 10 the Lower Rio
Grande Valley means mdch not alohe TO
local interests but to the country at large,
s. c. Tucker, president of the Board OF
CITY Development; Mayor \. y. Browne
and many private interests and persons
are taking action on the matter.
Telesrams making strong representa-
ton. a. TO the hardship this action VIII
entail are going forward today. The tele-
grams are setting forth that, not alone
will this section suffer, but discontinu-
ance of the excursion rates will cause to
remain idle thousands of acres of valley
land, land that can produce the crops the
nation 50 greatly needs for twelve months
in the year.
Not alone il this effort beng made from
Brownsville. but from other towns between
here and San Antono who will be damaged
hy the rulings. 10 show what j. being done
in other sections, A. j. McColl Of Me
Allen has sent the following telegram to
the Board of City Developments
..The government has rescinded al
homeseekers rates. This will absolutely
kill the valley and render practically
worthless all lands owned or controlled by
YOU, or against which you hold security
Wish You would wire Direct To Genera
McAdoo, Congressman Garrett. Food Al
ministrator Hoover, Secretary Lane, See
retarv Houston, Senators Sheppard ;n'
| CulberSon. Congressman Garner and III
other congressman of your state aSkln:
Their help in restoring the homeseeker'
rate.
Set forth in your telegram how the col
onization business Is making gradens ou
of otherwise non producing lands and tha
lands sold since the first of the year wil
likely produce seventy million dollars o
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
tlfv Associated PrcSS.l

LONDON. June "A scheme To estab-
lish an allied war cabinet for supplies 10
establish a unity "a acton and decision
has been approced IN the British govern
ment England, France. America and
Italy are to be represented. This will unity
control and eliminate competition.
This afternoon Mayor a. "A. Browpe re-
cevcd n telegram from Congressman Gar
ner stating that he had referred the tele
gram 10 th railroad administration for
their careful and. | trust, favorable con
>ideration." Mr.. Garner placed himself
al the disposal Of this section IN it ef-
forts.
4 telegram was also received from the
food administration. stating that the mat
ter had been referred to the railroad ad-
min; stration
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
WAR CABINET GEN. CROWDER
OF INDUSTRY REVISE
NOW PLANNEDBOARD ACTION
tBy Associated Prcss.D

WASHINGTON, ID. a., June "A gen
eral revision of classifications under the
Seeciive service act has been started by
Provost General Crowder. He has teIe-
graphed the governors Of al the states
ordering Nh investigation to determine the
reason for the small number of men in
Class 1.
Lists from some boards show that the
average i far below the national average
of 26.7 i'll Glass 1. General Crowdcr said
The instruction, also provide inycstiga-
Hons to determine whether there are any
men now in Ca~S ! who should DC fur
ther down the list.
Special attention viii be directed to the
following classes:
"2A' and 3D." N. b. and q. IN class
four. All doubtful physical deferred clas-
sification- will be- examined and week
VIII be set aside a. class one week for
revision.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07

To CONSERVE
CHILD LIFE
CITY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S
CLUBS AND R0TARIANS WILL
COMMENCE MOVEMENT.

A conservation movement of the very
highest type j. about to be launched in
Brownsville-in fact it has been launched
This movement has IA it, object the, con
servation of child life. The matter was
first taken up at recent meeting of the
City Federation of Womens Clubs and it
was determined that such a campaign be
launched.
Realizing that this movement would re-
qure a concerted action to be successful
the ladies have enlisted the aid of the
Rotary Club and of City Physician W. T..
Spivey. At the last meeting of the Rota-
rians committee was appointed to con-
fer with the ladies a to the conduct Of
the campaign.
II is planned that a nurse be employed
to work among the poorer families of the
city to instruct the mothers in the proper
care of infants and in sanitation, thus
saving many little lives whose deaths are
directly traccabic TO ignorance on the part
of the mothers.
How necessary instructions on these
lines i in Brownsville any physician in
the city will testify a. the mortality rec
ords on file at the city hall will show.
During a recent month the statistics show
that 2s infants died and that al, or nearly
all. OF these deaths were due To improper
care or unhealthful surroundings.
When these matters are brought 10 the
attention of the business interests OF the
city it j. believed that these conditions will
be rectificd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
Crop Reports In US.
Show Big Increase

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June THE
production of a3l.Ono.o00 bushels of
wheat have been forecast by the Depart
ment of Agriculture s7,OOO,0O0 bushels
of winter wheat and 344.000,000 bushels
of spring wheat. Condition of winter
wheat. 93s; spring wheat 95.2. Ii is the
second largest crop IN history.
The oat forecast i as follows: 1,500,-
600 200 bushels; barley. 235,O00.00O rvs,
l07. 100000 tons: apples 203.000,0Ot
bushels; peaches. l2,9oo,oo bushels.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
NEED MANY HARvESTERS

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June The
harvesting of wheat began In Oklahoma
today. 5000 hands are needed TO gather
the crop. The harvest will begin in Kan
sa~ next week and 30.00z men are needed
The wages in Oklahoma are $3.50 and
a "A day and in Kansas - and 80 day
and board
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
AMERICAN WOMEN SAFE.

PARIS. June 7.-Relatives Of American
girls and women working in ParS and the
selves over their safety. Deputy Paul
Danazel says the city is amply fortified
and any danger Of seizure i not thought
imminent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
HUN sTRONGHOLDS BOMBED
(By Assoclated Press.)

LONDON, June Flight bombing
raids were made by British airmen he
tween June 3 and 5th. the admiralty re-
ports. The objectives of the raid were
Zebrugees, Ostend, Bruges, Thourout
railway junction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
RAIN I'M PANHANDLE.

AMARILLO. Texas. June IA general
rain has fallen over the Texas Panhandle
for the past twelve hours. II was badly
needed BY the range and the crops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
Grand Son OF Famous
Author Teaches Flyers

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN Pr
CARDY, June Z. .- Lieutenant Victor
Hugo, a great grandson Of the famous
author. j. lnstructing the Americans.
Lieutenant Hugo distinguished himself at
Cantigny.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
CASUALTIES

WASHINGTON, ID. g., June To
days casualty list contains 4S names di
vided a follows
Killed in acton, II.
Died Of wounds, l..
Died of accident. 6.
Died Of disease, z.
Wounded severely, 6.
Private Chester Brisby of Jacksonville,
Texas died Of disease.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
Eighteen Victories
For 2 US. Airmen
(By Associated Press.

PARIS, France, June THE twelfth
aerial victory for Lieutenant Frank Bay
lies, of New Bedford Mass, and the sixth
for Sergeant David Putnam of BrooklIne,
Mass, have been recorded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
TO SUSPEND NAVAL STORES.

NEW ORLEANS, La, June Naval
stores operators in Louisiana, Mississippi
and Alabama and Georgia are to meet here
on June 10 to discuss the suspension of
naval stores until after the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
UNITED STATES SEA SOLDIERS TAKE
VILLAGES AND MANY PRISONERS
Advance Four and One Half KilOmeters Over
Four KiOmeter Front In Two Attacks And
Take Nearly 400 Prisoners At Thierry
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

IN marines
three hetzW
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tn co
American M French atd pk0 al
nedh
WTI nH target o e
number taken by he Americans is y
the pku f Pn ugfst however
Up
Bdsau sauwousn tacnm
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
SLAUGHTER OF
10TH0USAND
ARMENIANS
BY TURKS
REPORT


LONDON, June IA hitter struggle is
on In the Caucasus between the new Cau-
casIan government and the Turks. II is
reported that the Turks have massacred
10000 Armenians within the fortnight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
FAMOUS PLAYER CALLED.

FaAiEisOY. ONO. June Benny
Kauff, famous outeielder for the New
York Giants. has ben drafted to report on
June "a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07

constantly
under fire the present battle qdnt The Associated Press writes
e line than during a the
the time he has beer in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07

Nuon north ~ NJ
til French
VILLAGES cIor WetF village M Nny Marne
No Maarne and Rheims
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
US. Blockade Is
Absurd Says Critic
(By Associated Tress.l

LONDON, June THE manner in
which the Americans have received the
German submarine attacks represents de
feat for Germany, according to Archibald
Hurd, naval critic lie says that the idea
that Germany can raid American towns
from submarines il absurd and the block
ade of the American coast by submarines
Is impossible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07

The erio "
harassd by
German machine attacked
he
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-06-07
(Rv Assoriated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June New
orders tightening the regulations Of Ii
calse for tugs and other veSseS IN view
of the submarine danger will be issued.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
Distinctive Lamps

Just push the button and chair recnes to any desired
position model offers the height OF comfort in
chair construction, and gift is unsurpassed
1t has rigid oak frames and fine imitation Spanish
,pholstering We will be pleased to show you this re-
markable offering.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
LABOR TAKES
WAR CENSUS
keokuk Trades and Labor Assembly
Starts Compilation Of Its
Members Aid to
Soldiers.

The Keokuk Trades and Labor as
sembly has ordered census of all
the activities of union labor in Keo-
kuk to aid the war. The secretary
Of each trades union will compile the
data of that union, and report it to
the central body of Keokuk.
Blank forms will be forwarded to
various secretaries in few days.
The census viii include subscrip-
lions to the Liberty loans, the Red
Gross, the Red Triangle, the united
war aid work, and all other financial
campaigns put on here, as well as the
iabors of its constituent members in
assisting in any war activity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
TIME SHORT FOR
SOLDIER GIFTS
Many Labels and Cartons Going ia
Soldiers Overseas, But Time
Limit is Only a Week
Away.

Sixty-five cartons were given out
at the Christmas parcel station the
first day the privilege of applying
for Christmas labels was granted,
and twenty-three were mailed out that
same day.
In all. $50 packages have been
mailed from Keokuk to date. No
venlber so, next Saturday, Is the last
day for mailing boxes to soldiers
overseas, and the committee at the
Christmas parcel station again urge
that all who wish to send packages
present them for inspection at the
earliest date possible.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
Grand Theatre Needed to Hold Crowd
Which will Assemble to Give
Thanks in Song for De-
feat of the Huns.
ON THANKSGIVING DAY
Management Appointed by Mayor
Lotion Making Arrangements,
and Chorus Meets for
Rehearsal Sunday.

The national victory sing in Keo-
kuk will be held in the Grand theater
on Thanksgiving afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Because Of the general interest
manifested, the theater has been Sc
rurd for the sing, instead Of holding
ii in a church, as at first planned.
There will be chorus Of hum
dIed or more voices, which has been
recruited under the leadership Of
Mrs. Florence Wright Schouten.
The program will include familiar
songs in which the whole audience
will join and sing for victory and
thanksgiving.
The chorus Is called to meet for
rehearsal at o'clock Sunday after
noon in the Grand theater.
All Keokuk singers are asked to
join In the chorus.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
RED CROSS
WANTS WOMEN
6eamstresses Will be Needed In Large
Number on Quick Call Soon,
and are Asked to
Prepare.

The sewing department Of the Red
Cross is to receive soon q very large
quota Of pajamas to be made for SOL
diers, according to a notice received
By the chairman, Mrs. Joseph O'Brien.
TO complete the quota will require
q large number of workers, and 1t Is
desired that the women shall be
ready to give quick response when the
call comes
This sewing requires careful, pains
taking work and those able to sew
veil will be especiairy needed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
CITY NEWS.

Finest line OF automobile robes in
the city. at Sherwood's.
&C. J. Meister. piano and player
tuning. Phone Black 1871.
Pigs for sale, s weeks old. Call
Emil Gabel, phone 230o-F-13.
Mrs Frank NJ. Fuller has gone
to Davenport to spend the week end.
"A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross Kiser on November is at
Gr7ham hospital.
Masonic: Special meeting of Har-
dis, lodge No. %, Monday, Nov. %,
1850 p. m. F. G. degree.
Mrs. James A. Tweetie has re-
turned to Portland. Oregon, after
seven weeks visit with her mother,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
NOTICE

Yesterday one II. c. Phillips called
at The Gate City Office and inserted
an advertisement to the effect that
he would not be responsible for any
debts from this date made by any
Dne but myself"
Tnasmuch as there is another II. c.
Phillips in the city It Is herewith
stated that the notice appearing in
last evenings issue does not have any
reference to Harry Cramer Phillips,
611 Ridge street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

pleased to learn that she is getting
along nicely
Miss Elizabeth Nancy Wilson will
arrive at home tonight for visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Wilson, 919 High street. Miss
Wilson has been for several months
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

a hacteriologist in the laboratory at
the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kan
sas
-Keokuk lodge No. 10, 1. o. o. F.,
meets regularly every Monday night
at o'clock Sam Russell, N. G.; F..
N. Pugh, recording secretary
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

It's beautiful win sing for generation gift
that she win appreciate and more. year after
year. Can you imagine gift that would make her
happier? Make your selection now, stock is
complete. Pianos in all finishes. including the
tque brown. Reservations be arranged for
Christmas delivery. Convenient terms Of payment
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

Presbyterian home missions, was in
the city today.
Coffee at wholesale. Home Tea
Co. Your last chance.
Mrs. A H. Rich was operated on
last Wednesday at st. Joseph's hos
pital and her many friends will be
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

Mrs. r. Conn, and enroute she will
visit with her brothers in Butte,
Mont.
Special price on robes and blank
cts. Sat. Sherwood's.
Rev. Scott w. Smith, d. D., of
Cedar Rapids. superintendent of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Scott who
have been in Mason City all week
attending the meeting of the grand
lodge of Odd Fellows, are expected
home today.
Mrs. Ralston Hayden and baby
daughter Elizabeth Douglas. arrived
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
NOTICE.

United War Work campaign pledges
can be paid at Keokuk Electric Offices,
9Th and Main streets every week day
between the hours Of 10 to IL a. nj
to 5 p. m.
L. A. HAMILL,
Treasurer for Lee County.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

In six days 313 carloads OF ai.u -,
stock potatoes have been shipped "
of Maine.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23
~Roy. Easy Chair" 5000 Sewing $3.50 Table 81

Here is gift that will show your sincere interest
the comfort and conentment for whom you buy It.
OF the most comfortable and well appearing rockers
made Spanish leather uphostering mahogany
Come and large assortment Of rocker values,
in wide variety OF designs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-23

this morning from Ann Arbor. MIL,
to spend Thanksgiving Win Nv
and Mrs. Philip c. Hayden.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-01

in THE HOUSE OF CONGRESS

Congress on the Following Subjects:
1917
/. April 5, A few remarks on war With Germany"
q Aug 3, While the Conservation Food and Fuel bill
was under consideration, Walton made q few
remarks explaining his position on the Fall amend
ment, passed through the senate by Senator Fall,
regarding classification of land subject to entry
nder the GAO acre Homestead Bill
1918
g. JAM T. Speech in reference to location Of an army
camp at Deming.
A. Jan. q, Remarks by Mr. Walton with reference to
retaining in the Indian appropriation bill amend
ments secured by Mr. Fall in the Senate when the
bill was before the senate committee This shows
practically the only effort made by Mr.. Walton. SO
far as the congressional record discloses in fight
ing for the interest Of the state when appropriation
bills were under consideration.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-01

BEING A COMPARISON OF
.lbert B. Fall =
IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE
AS Given BY The Congressional Record for the
Senator Fan Spoke on the Floor Of the Senate on the
1917
l. April g. Army appropriation BILL New Mexican
national guards
April 10, Army appropriation bill
g. April ii, Army appropriation BILL
April IL, Salt river irrigation project
5. April Is, Espionage press censorship.
g. April 20, Espionage press censorship.
Z April "A, Administrative draft
& April 25 Army-Selectve draft
g April 26, Unanimous consent agreement in matter
OF military establishment
TO- April ~, Administrative draft
II. April 28, Administrative draft
L. April 80 Speech on increase of military establish
ment
13 May II, Army selective draft
ID May 18, Speech Of Albert B. Fall on the increase
Of military establishment
10 May is, Emergency expense, railroads.
Is May 19, Intefned Chinese
III May 49, Work of congress-
18 May Fl, Food control
49, May 28, Cattle ticks.
20 May %, Seeds, aid to farmers
81 May 20, Aids to farmers
a May 49, Food control
% May 81, Seeds.
"a May 81, Food control.
25 June l. Food control
26. June ], GAO acre BILL
"a june q $40 acre BILL
% SelL H. War revenue tax on coffee
49, Sept H. Explosives.
80 Sept IL Drafting Of aliens
81 Sept g. Army deficiency bl-training camps.
81 Oct. l, GAO acre homestead BILL
80 Oct s. Comment on La FOlette's speech.
1918
a. March 20 Price of wheat agriculture appropria-
ton
35 March % Indian appropriation bill, Tuarosa road
&C. March &C. Output of aIplanes.
81. March q Indian appropriation BILL partisanship
49, March % Indian appropriation bill, arid lands.
49, March 29 Registration for military service
40 April l. Education OF adult iliterates.
A. April 8 Education Of adult iliterates
AZ April 4 Punishment Of seditious acts and utter
a. Apri5 Punishment Of Soditious acts and utter
ances
A. Apri8 Espionage, seditious acts and utterances
49, April 8 Espionage, sedit0us acts and utterances.
As April TO- Espionage seditious acts and utterances
AZ. April IL, Comment on statement Of Saml GOmpers
49, April 16 Naturalization of aliens in foreign service
19. April IL, Housing for war needs.
so April 70, War against Turkey.
81. April "a Espionage sediti0us acts and utterances
So April "a Housing for war needs
81 April 25 Coordination Of executive bureaus and
5i Apri2e, Coordination Of executive bureaus and
S. ApriISo Housing for war needs.
Total IS
The Sentinel=record., 1918-12-31
JACK DEMPSEY KNOCKS
 OUT GUNBoAT SMITH.

Buffalo, N. T., Dec 30.-Jack Dempsey, of Utah, knocked out Gun boat smith, of New York. in tine second round of scheduled ten round bout here tonight. Dempsey weighed 190 pounds and Smith IFS.
 Dempsey scored nine knockdowns in the brief bout. He floored Smith with a left jolt in the first minute of fighting smith took the count and was apparently dazed when he re- covered his feet. He tired to cover but after a few seconds, Dempsey knocked him down again Through out the rest of the round Smith was on the defensive, trying unsuccess- fully to parry the blows which re- peatedly sent him to the floor
 At the opening of the second rouni Smith attempted to take the offen siye. Dempsey side stepped his punches and rushed, knocking Smith down again. As the New York man came up right swing caught him on the head and he went to the floor for the full count
The Sentinel=record., 1918-12-31
ELEVEN WARSHIPS
 TO TRANSPORT TROOPS
THE VESSELS WILL BE ABLE TO CARRY ALL TOLD ABOUT
 16,975 MEN.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Two battle ships. the Kansas and the Georgia and the armored cruiser North Caro lima, are among the eleven vessels which the war department announced today had sailed from France be tween December 25 and December 27 with returning soldiers. The last of this fleet of troop ships is due either at New York, or Newport News Janu- ary Is.
 The eleven ships carry in all ap- proNimately l6,375 officers and men. The navy craft especially fitted for this work because of the shortage of tonnage to get the army home car ries the following quotas Georgia 967; Kansas 1 ,42S and North Carolina l,2SS.
 Other naval vessels being fluso- out for traEspol0 work will give a total rarryino ca 1A.loit. .r fc, on Q0o mon